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MEANINGFUL MILESTONE Local transplant recipient leads statewide celebration

Aurora Miller

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TED GAINES

GINA POSEY

DISTRICT 4 RACE

Candidate forum called off after Gaines opts out Noel Stack Editor

The League of Women Voters of El Dorado County has announced a supervisor candidate forum, a longstanding event at which the public asks questions of their potential future representative, will not take place with District 4 prospectives Gina Posey and Ted Gaines as Gaines has declined the invitation. “We are deeply disappointed that voters may not have the opportunity to hear directly from Mr. Gaines or ask questions of the candidates seeking to represent El Dorado County’s District n See NO FORUM, page A3

Boater dies, person injured at reservoir Shelly Thorene Staff writer

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A solo boating accident occurred on Union Valley Reservoir around 2:30 p.m. Sunday that left one boater dead and another with a head injury, according to Sgt. Kyle Parker with the El Dorado County Sheriffs Office. The EDSO Coroner’s Division identified Dwaine K. Gale, 64, of Georgetown as the decedent. Additional details regarding how he died or how the other person was injured were not made available. Three adults were on board at the time of the incident. The third person was not injured. The cause of the accident is still under investigation, Parker told the Mountain Democrat. “The El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office extends our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Gale during this difficult time,” he said.

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o her neighbors in El Dorado County, Lacey Felder is a familiar face. To the state of California, she is a living testament to the power of a single “yes” marked on routine Department of Vehicle identification registration papers. Saved by a pediatric heart donor at just 18 months old in 1990 and a kidney from her brother years later, the Placerville resident recently stood on the State Capitol steps to help lead a celebration 20 years in the making. The state recently passed a benchmark number of 20 million California residents officially registered as organ donors. Donate Life California, where Felder works as a senior program manager, hosted the Aug. 19 celebration in Sacramento not only to recognize the celebration of organ donors and their impact, but also the creation of new opportunities for donor receivers all over the state. “To go from being the little girl sharing her transplant story, to emceeing the celebration of 20 million Californians who said yes is something — that is difficult to put into words,” Felder (née Wood) shared with the Mountain Democrat. Having experienced organ donation from both sides, Felder carries a unique depth

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Placerville resident Lacey Felder, left, and former Congresswoman Jackie Speier are all smiles at Donate Life California’s celebration recognizing the 20 million people who have signed up to be organ donors in California. of empathy. Growing up, she understood her second chance was made possible only because another family made a personal choice in their deepest moment. “Having experienced both deceased and

living donation gives me a perspective I carry into my work every day,” Felder explained. “I understand deeply what it means to need someone else’s generosity in order to keep living.” This realization

instilled a deep sense of gratitude that shaped her childhood and sparked her early passion for advocacy. “Organ donation is unique because your second chance at n See DONORS, page A5

“Organ donation is unique because your second chance at life depends on the generosity and kindness of another person or family. I never take that for granted.” — Lacey Felder

Police Chief Joseph Wren retires; takes on new city role City of Placerville News release

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Joseph Wren has hung up his law enforcement hat, becoming Placerville’s newest city manager.

After more than three decades of distinguished service in law enforcement, Joseph Wren officially retired as chief of police for the city of Placerville on Aug. 25 concluding a career defined by service, leadership, courage and an unwavering commitment to the community. On the same day, Wren was appointed city manager for the city of Placerville, beginning a new chapter of service to the community he has proudly served for more than a decade. Wren joined the Placerville Police Department in January 2016 after a career that included law enforcement service in California’s Central Valley and the Bay Area. In 2020, during one of the most challenging periods in the city’s recent history, Wren was selected to serve as chief of police. His tenure as chief began during the COVID-19 pandemic and a period of significant civil unrest and numerous protests throughout the city. During that difficult time, Wren led

the department with a steady hand, working closely with community members, city officials and partner agencies to protect constitutional rights while maintaining public safety. His approach emphasized communication, professionalism and respect for the community. Throughout his tenure, Wren also focused on modernizing the police department and preparing it for the future. Under his leadership, the department upgraded its communications infrastructure, computer-aided dispatch and recordsmanagement systems, police vehicles and critical officer-safety equipment. He placed a strong emphasis on professional development, training, leadership, succession planning and accountability. Wren’s career has been recognized at both the state and national levels. He is a two-time recipient of the American Red Cross Hero of the Year Award, a recipient of the California State Medal of Valor and a graduate of the FBI National Academy. n See WREN, page A3

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ESSENTIALS OBITUARIES Obituaries on this page are written and paid for by the families or funeral homes. They are edited minimally by the Mountain Democrat. To submit an obituary, call (530) 622-1255, e-mail obits@mtdemocrat.net, fax (530) 344-5092, or visit mtdemocrat.com under “Submission Forms” at the bottom of the website. Include contact information with all submissions.

Ronald Jay “Big Ron” Bier July 20 1947 – May 11 2026

Ronald Jay Bier, lovingly known as “Big Ron,” passed away on May 11, 2026, at the age of 78. Ron was born July 20, 1947, in Oakland, California. He shared nearly 59 beautiful years of marriage with his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Linda. Together, they built a life centered on love, laughter, loyalty, and family. His greatest joys were Linda; his children, Ryan and Lani; and his daughter-in-law, Tursun. Ron began driving trucks at 19 and spent his career as a proud Teamster. He worked hard to provide for his family but, despite long hours, never missed his children’s sporting events. Family always came first. Ron loved fishing, being on the water, barbecuing, cooking for others, country music, Carmel, Lake Tahoe, and especially Maui, which he and Linda loved for nearly 40 years. He attended more than a dozen Jimmy Buffett concerts and was known as “Ringer Ron” for his horseshoe skills. Ron had an enormous heart, a great sense of humor, and always found the positive. He was also “The Candyman” to his beloved grand-dogs because Grandpa always had treats. One of his favorite sayings was, “Don’t sweat the small stuff … then again, it’s all small stuff.” And if you asked Ron how he was feeling, he’d grin and answer, “With my hands.” Ron leaves behind a legacy of generosity, laughter, strength, and unconditional love. He will be deeply missed, but his family will carry him with them always—in the songs he loved, the stories he told, the meals shared together, and every memory that still makes them smile.

Sandra “Sandy” Lee Hunt Nov. 25, 1949 - June 30, 2026

In Loving Memory of Sandra Lee Hunt A Life Remembered Sandra “Sandy” Lee Hunt, 77, passed away peacefully at her home in Hamilton, Montana, on June 30, 2026. Born in Placerville to Owen and Vaudean Murry on November 25, 1949, Sandy was a joy to everyone who knew her. Sandy spent 73 years in Hangtown before moving from Diamond Springs to Hamilton. During her final years of retirement, she divided her time between her sons and their families in the great states of Texas and Montana. She loved her family and friends deeply and was admired for her steadfast character. Family and Friends Sandy is survived by her loving sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and Bill Boxell; her sons, Big Al, Wessy-Da-Bull, and Clinton Good Boy; her daughters-in-law, Stephanie and Alana; and her grandchildren, Lily, Cole, Karli, Lydia, Wesley, Haylee, Shelby, Hayden, and Tanner. She also leaves behind a posse of friends and extended family, including her great-nephews in Diamond Springs: Lincoln, Lyndon, and LJ. A celebration of Sandy’s life will be held at the Placerville Shakespeare Club, located at 2940 Bedford Ave, Placerville, CA, on September 26 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Sandy’s name to a charity of your choice. For more information, contact Kathy Garel at 530-409-1790.

James Elwin Maxey

July 31, 1945 – Aug. 18, 2026

James Elwin Maxey passed away on August 18, 2026, after a short illness in Marshall Hospital in Placerville, CA. He was born on July 31, 1945, to Elwin and Bernice (Gowan) in Alameda, CA. He lived in Placerville most of his life and lived a full and rich life. He was well liked everywhere. After 4 years in the Air Force, stationed in Kansas, he returned to Placerville and was known locally as the gas man as he worked for Placerville’s Suburban Gas and with that big, white truck he filled everyone’s gas tank, no matter how hard your driveway was to get into and out of, no matter what the weather was like! His customers would leave him a cold drink in the patio refrigerator on extra hot days, and he would sit and visit a minute! He would spend his off time riding his HarleyDavidson motorcycle, deer hunting, fishing, bar tending at the American Legion Post or you could often find him in a hot dice game or having a beer at the local watering hole! It was noted by his nephew, Andrew, “People who knew Jim, knew he was loud, proud, rude, crude, brash and straight forward. Never sugarcoated anything. Great storyteller. He also was super kind. He’d give you the shirt off his back when you were in a jam. He’d be the first one to buy you a drink and he enjoyed family and friends. He will be missed.” He has outlived 2 wives - Sandra Kay Crowl who died in 2000 and Ellen Ray Springer who died in 2025. He is survived by his sister Nancy Gowan (Dave), brother John Maxey (Kathie); nephews Andrew Maxey (Lindsay), Vincent Maxey, Mark Gowan; nieces Kelly Ocobock (Nick), Julia Maxey and Dee Dee Gowan. He was also predeceased by his parents. There will be no services at Jim’s request but if you have a whiskey, raise your glass and tell him Happy Trails!

Mary Louise (Peterson) Hinzman Feb. 3, 1926 – July 4, 2026

Mary Louise (Peterson) Hinzman died quietly on her favorite holiday after living 100 years. She grew up through the Great Depression and World War II, earned a college degree, married and raised a family and taught school all while keeping an open and curious mind. She was born in Tekoa, Wash., and grew up in the nearby city of Spokane, the daughter of Dan E. and Ruth (Lawrence) Peterson. She was the youngest of seven children in what was a “blended” family long before the term was common. She was the last living of the brothers and sisters that came together as death took her father’s first wife and then her own mother when Mary was just three weeks old. Dan Peterson then married the widow of a friend and fellow Union Pacific train conductor, bringing Margaret Craig and her three children into the family. No one ever used the word “step,” only brother and sister, mom and dad. That loving family bond continued through her lifetime as she celebrated her 100th birthday in February with visits by her children, grand- and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and grandniece and nephew. She worked for the war effort as a 17-year-old messenger at Fairchild Air Force Base near Spokane after graduating early from high school. She loved music; singing and playing the French horn and piano. Her father advocated higher education for all his children. She earned a BA degree from the University of Washington in Seattle and teaching credentials at what is now Eastern Washington University in Cheney, Wash. She married Henry “Hank” Hinzman, a veteran and apprentice electrician, in Spokane in 1951. Daughter Carol was born in 1953 and son Eric in 1954. The couple later moved to California for Hank’s work. Son Kirk was born there in 1960. Mary worked and volunteered in her children’s schools, bowled, hiked, swam, and gardened. She was creative – sewing and knitting into her 90s – and learning the intricate art of pine needle basketry. Mary loved sports, especially baseball. She faced heartache with the death her youngest son in 1963 and the loss of her husband in 2008. When her eyesight failed in her 70s, she learned Braille and the use of a cane. She often traveled by bus on her own and enjoyed daily walks, living mostly independent into her 90s. Mary outlived her parents, six siblings and her son, Kirk. She is survived by daughter Carol Hinzman (Vicki Stockbridge) and son Eric Hinzman (Shirley); grandchildren Charisse, Nathanael, Colson and Clayton; greatgrandchildren Troy, Liam, Wilder and Brooks; and many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and their spouses. Read more about Mary’s life at https://www. dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/placerville-ca/ mary-hinzman-12960470

PLACERVILLE POLICE CRIME LOG The following information was taken from PPD reports:

Aug. 30 11:32 am. Grand theft was reported on Placerville Drive. 2:30 p.m. Trespassing was reported at a business on Broadway. 6:36 p.m. Battery was reported at a business on Broadway.

Aug. 31 10:59 a.m. Petty theft was reported at a business on Placerville Drive. 12:30 p.m. Battery was reported on Marshall Way. 7:17 p.m. Trespassing was reported at a business on Forni Road. 8:57 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Cold Springs Road.

Sept. 1 3:36 a.m. A verbal disturbance was reported at Grandview and Clay streets. 6:11 a.m. A noise disturbance was reported on Schnell School Road. 8:32 a.m. Brandishing was reported at a business on Broadway. 8:58 a.m. Trespassing was reported on Broadway. 10:07 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Wiltse Road. n See CRIME LOG, page A3

Camino shooting suspect gets another hearing pushback Lance Armstrong Staff writer

Steven Carter, who was accused of shooting two El Dorado County sheriff ’s deputies in Camino last March, will next appear in a Placerville courtroom in November. During his Sept. 4 appearance for a prepreliminary hearing in the courtroom of El Dorado County Superior Court Judge Mark A. Ralphs, Carter’s attorney requested that hearing be postponed until Nov. 20. Also delayed was Carter’s preliminary examination, which had previously been scheduled for Sept. 24. The new date for that court session is Jan. 5, and two days were reserved for the examination. Both the pre-preliminary and preliminary hearings will be held in Department 2 of the Main Street courthouse in Placerville at 8:30 a.m. The defense team’s granted request to delay these hearings was made due to a recent change in counsel and the need to review thousands of pages of materials and body-worn camera videos. Carter, 66, is currently facing multiple counts of felony attempted murder for a shooting incident that occurred in the 700 block of Mountain View Drive in Camino during the morning of March 12. On that date, the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office received a report that shots were fired at a Pacific Gas and Electric Co. contract work crew, and that one person was injured. A sheriff ’s SWAT team was deployed to the scene and an unsuccessful attempt was made to deescalate the situation. Following a three-hour standoff, shots were exchanged. Carter and sheriff ’s deputies Joshua Stillman and Craig Reimche sustained gunshot wounds. Carter is currently being held without bail in the El Dorado County Jail.

Trial setting delayed for suspected arsonist Lance Armstrong Staff writer

Trial setting in the case of Benjamin Cunha, the former Placerville resident accused of placing improvised explosive devises at sites in El Dorado and Sacramento counties, was postponed during an El Dorado County Superior Court session in Placerville last week. At that Friday, Sept. 4 session, Cunha’s attorney requested the delay, noting that he had been unable to meet with the defendant. El Dorado County Superior Court Judge Mark A. Ralphs granted that request, allowing for the trial setting to be postponed until Friday, Oct. 30 at 8:30 a.m. in Department 2 of the county courthouse at 495 Main St. in Placerville. Cunha, a former Cal Fire firefighter and Diamond Springs Fire Protection District volunteer, was arrested in 2024 on the charge that he placed multiple improvised explosives along roads and highways in El Dorado and Sacramento counties. His arrest occurred through a joint operation of the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office, the FBI and the California Highway Patrol. Prior to that arrest, Cunha already had a criminal record as a serial arsonist, having pleaded guilty to one count of arson that caused El Dorado County’s Mine Fire in 2007, and admitting to setting at least 30 wildland fires in El Dorado and Amador counties in 2006 and 2007. He was sentenced in 2016 to five years in prison in the earlier case as part of a plea arrangement to avoid trial.

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Marshall CARES recognizes Int’l Drug Overdose Awareness Day Shelly Thorene Staff writer

Pink flags with the names of loved ones lost to drug overdose flew in front of Marshall’s Clinically Assisted Recovery & Education Services (Marshall CARES) in conjunction with International Drug Overdose Awareness Day at the clinic on Marshall Way on Aug. 31. IOAD was spawned 25 years ago in an effort to end overdose deaths, remember lost loved ones and to acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind. Staff members answered questions and gave out free packages of Naloxone HCL nasal spray and Fentanyl testing strips. Visitors could write names of loved ones lost to overdose on small pink flags and also participate in an anonymous survey regarding addiction and family history of addiction for a $30 gift card. At the half-day event, program manager Josh Clark said he and his staff handed out around 50 packages of Naloxone (Narcan) nasal spray which can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose. Naloxone is commonly used to restore breathing and can

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Marshall CARES Program Manager Josh Clark, left, Peer Support Specialist Jessica Mason, right, and Mia Trujillo, executive administrative assistant of Population Health, present but not pictured, dispense free packages of Naloxone HCL nasal spray, fentanyl test strips and information regarding overdose, substance abuse and addiction in connection with International Overdose Awareness Day in front of the Placerville facility. block the effects of opioids for 30-90 minutes. It is included as part of an emergency overdose response kit given to opioid drug users and first

based CA Bridge Connect at the event. The organization is a 24/7 hotline connecting people to local providers for same-day, low barrier

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4,” reads a letter from LWV president Elizabeth Leslie-Gassaway. “Candidate forums provide an important opportunity for voters to learn about candidates, compare their positions and priorities and make informed decisions at the ballot box. “A candidate’s decision not to participate is ultimately their own,” the message continues. “However, we believe a candidate’s absence from a forum represents a missed opportunity to inform voters, foster meaningful civic engagement, and encourage voter participation.” Gaines told the Mountain Democrat he participated in forums/debates in his earlier political career “but found them to be of limited value.” “They’re often filled with canned, planted or slanted questions. There’s nothing genuine or organic about them,” he maintained. “I want to truly understand the needs of the 4th District without a biased, third-party filter getting in the way. That’s why I’ve spent time throughout the district meeting with real people — business owners, parents, pastors, volunteers, veterans and so many others — in their homes and businesses, listening to what they want to see for the future of El Dorado County. “And what I’ve heard is remarkably consistent: They want what I want for our county. They want safe neighborhoods and schools. They want prosperity and opportunity

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responders and has been shown to reduce death rates due to overdose. Clark handed out stickers with a QR code for Oakland-

medication for addiction treatment, overdose prevention and peer support. The California Department of Public Health’s overdose surveillance dashboard reports statistics for El Dorado County registering 20 overdose deaths in 2024, the most recent full year of data available, with a decrease of 30.97% from 2023. Preliminary results for 2025 show the most opioid deaths in the county occur in the 35to 39-year-old age range. The CDPH reports in California in 2024 there were 5,462 deaths related to any opioid overdose, 4,770 deaths related to fentanyl overdose, 17,083 emergency room visits related to any opioid overdose and 10,318,742 prescriptions for opioids. El Dorado County opioid prescriptions in 2025 numbered 80,879. Information regarding how many of those prescriptions were refillable and how many were one-time doses was not available on the website. The theme for International Overdose Awareness Day was: 25 Years On. Still Needed. For more information about Marshall CARES go to marshallmedical.org/ourservices/cares.

for everyone. They want to preserve our rural character and say no to the urban development and big-city problems that are overwhelming communities down the hill,” he added. “That’s my vision, too.” Posey, who in July challenged Gaines to participate in four public forums in District 4 after his absence at such events during the primary election, told the Mountain Democrat she’s disappointed. She and the other two District 4 supervisor candidates running — Greg Clark and Robert Deitz — participated in the LWV April 30 forum in Coloma. “I spend a great deal of time in my communities and, frankly, I heard from many (who) did not believe he would participate in a candidate forum,” she shared. “I’m sorry to see those concerns were well founded. “To my knowledge, this is also consistent with his long political career of leaning on his name and not on his record,” Posey continued. “It is especially disrespectful in a local race. If you’re asking people for their vote to govern their community, shouldn’t you be willing to earn it by showing up, answering their questions and demonstrating that you understand their concerns and the communities that you would represent. My concern is if he is not willing to show up now why should the voters have any confidence that he will if elected?” The LWV began contacting Gaines

in mid-August and continued its outreach through Sept. 7, when Matt Cox declined the invitation on Gaines’ behalf, according to Leslie-Gassaway’s message. “The league remains willing to host a forum if Mr. Gaines can provide a date that works for him,” it further notes. Gaines was the top vote-getter in the primary with a field of four candidates, earning 47.04% of the District 4 vote. Posey followed with

24.71%, making the contest a runoff. Nearly 60% of registered voters filled out their ballots. District 4 includes the communities of Rescue, Cool, Pilot Hill, Garden Valley, Greenwood, Coloma, Lotus and the Georgetown Divide as well as parts of unincorporated Placerville, Shingle Springs, Cameron Park and El Dorado Hills. Voters within the district will have the final say on Nov. 3.

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Perhaps most reflective of Wren’s career has been his willingness to accept difficult assignments when his community needed him most. When asked to step into the role of interim city manager, his response was immediate and consistent with the philosophy that has guided his career: “I’m here to serve.” That commitment now carries forward into his new role as city manager. “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have served as Placerville’s police chief, and I am equally honored to continue serving this community as city manager,” Wren said. “Placerville is a special community with tremendous people, a proud history and an exciting future. I look forward to working with the City Council, employees, businesses and residents to build on what we have accomplished and find new ways to serve our community.”

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As city manager, Wren has identified a number of priorities, including creating a service-first organizational culture, improving communication, streamlining city processes, increasing efficiency and ensuring the city’s resources are used responsibly and effectively. While his title and responsibilities have changed, Wren’s commitment to Placerville has not. After 30 years of wearing the badge, his next chapter will not be about stepping away from public service; it will be about continuing it in a new capacity. “The uniform may be different, but the mission remains the same: serve the people, do the right thing and leave the organization better than you found it.” The city of Placerville congratulates Joseph Wren on his retirement from law enforcement and welcomes him to his new role as city manager.

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10:41 a.m. A verbal disturbance was reported on Main Street. 10:46 a.m. A noise disturbance was reported on Benham Street. 11 a.m. Petty theft was reported on Cold Springs Road. 12:32 p.m. A verbal disturbance was reported on Mosquito Road. 6:37 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Sacramento Street.

Sept. 2 12:32 a.m. Petty theft was reported on Winesap Circle. 11:16 p.m. A verbal disturbance was reported at a

business on Broadway.

Sept. 3 11 a.m. Forgery was reported on Placerville Drive. 12:51 p.m. Battery was reported at a business on Broadway. 3:02 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Broadway.

Sept. 4 2:12 a.m. Trespassing was reported at a business on Forni Road. 4:36 a.m. Battery was reported on Fair Lane.

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OPINION California Commentary

Our wealth disparities are no excuse for Marxism

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n case you were wondering about the extent to which full-scale Marxism has infected the University of California, wonder no more. G. Cristina Mora and Tianna S. Pachel are both professors at University of California Berkeley, and co-authors of “Normalizing JON COUPAL Inequality; How Californians Make Sense of the Growing Divide.” It reflects what you would expect from ground zero of higher education progressivism. The basis for the book, according to the authors, were “in-depth interviews and survey data collected from middle- and working-class folks across the state.” Apparently, they were frustrated in that respondents “were clear-eyed about the difficulties besetting their towns and cities,” but were relatively blasé about wealth differences. That may have compelled the authors to submit an opinion piece in Capitol Weekly entitled, “In California, we need more outrage about inequality.” The opening paragraph posits that, “Inequality in the United States is out of control. And Perhaps the this is particularly true professors failed to in California, which, despite being the consider that the wealthiest state of the people they were wealthiest nation in the world, many people are talking to were simply not making it.” educating them, Whether one agrees that inequality is not the other way “out of control,” or around. Most people is even a bad thing, know that nothing the first observation is that the authors is free and attempts admit it is “worse” in to “even the playing California. That point can be conceded but field” rarely work one wonders why a out as planned. progressive state that is obsessed with wealth disparity is a poster child for it. The answer is simple. Our political leaders have pursued policies that hurt the working poor and middle class, impeding those individuals from climbing up the economic ladder. In fact, the California Policy Center makes a compelling case that “California has declared war on its middle class, and the special interests controlling the state are doing everything they can to impose this punitive economic model on the rest of America. It’s a quasi-feudal system, with the entire population divided into aristocrats and serfs. The means to destroy the middle class is to engineer an unaffordable cost of living for households, and a regulatory environment that only huge corporations can afford to navigate.” California’s middle class has shrunk from about 60% of the population in the 1980s to roughly half or less today, squeezed by high

Letter to the Editor When seconds count EDITOR: he 911 call came in at 2 a.m, Dec. 5, 2021. “My Dad is unconscious.” Within three minutes, El Dorado County Fire Engine 25 EMTs arrived. They brought a seriously ill patient back from cardiac arrest. He lived long enough to say goodbye to family and friends — 11 days fighting in Marshall Hospital’s ICU, where he and his wife received the best of care and kindness. An ambulance from Folsom would have been too late. Again, local care services combined to make the difference. That caller was my daughter, but she could have been yours, or someone you know. This is just one situation where seconds count, where fire and medical services affect each other, where lives and property are saved or lost. Passing Measure S is critical to keeping this emergency help for fire and medical safety on our doorstep. Not just another tax, the three-eights of one cent sales tax increase is shared by visitors and residents, so slight as to be unnoticeable in your budget. Hospital budgets, however, are drastically impacted by a combination of current factors. Cutbacks in federal funding have caused rural hospitals to close nationwide, and remaining ones

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see their emergency rooms overloaded as many citizens no longer have health care. Revenues are reduced for hospitals in older populations largely dependent on Medicare support. Environmental concerns, such as earthquake preparedness, are dictated by the government while funding is cut. Marshall has invested over $70 million for the required retrofit, and now another deadline looms. Fire departments need funds for new equipment, staffing, facilities and other needs. Paul Penn, executive board member of El Dorado Fire Safe Council said, “Grants have become increasingly competitive and unpredictable.” Vote early to approve Measure S. Your property and/or your life, and your community’s safety, could depend on it. MARGO LANDRUM Placerville

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huge building. It was, of wenty-five course, the North Tower years ago this of the World Trade morning, I sat Center. Realizing the in my sister actual size of American Bronwyn’s kitchen Airlines Flight 11 in Vero Beach, Fla. was a surprise that Enjoying my second immediately became an or third coffee, I was unimaginable shock. almost ready to leave Nearly 20 minutes for the 9 a.m. family later, as we watched, business meeting. United Flight 175 Bonnie, as some of us CHRIS DALEY slammed into the call her, pretty much South Tower. It wasn’t always had a radio on, clear yet that we were but I barely heard the actually under some kind of horrific announcer say something about an attack, but two such accidents within airplane that had just crashed into a building in New York City. No further a few minutes was too hard to believe. details followed after a few seconds, We watched for a while and went so I turned on the small tv also in the late to the meeting, which didn’t last long anyway. Everyone was anxious kitchen. to get home and find out more about It was tuned to CNN where the what had happened. Likewise, we television coverage began at 8:49 were riveted to the news most of the a.m. I had expected to see a little next many hours. One of the last two plane like those that fly in and out planes hit the Pentagon and the other of Placerville airport hanging from a The Mountain Democrat welcomes letters up to 500 words. Letters may be edited. We reserve the right to edit submissions. Include your name, address and phone number for verification purposes.

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Quite a number of fellow passengers who got on in Washington had actually been in NYC on the 11th. Some even knew people who had perished in the towers. Many were still in various stages of shock and grief. crashed in a Shanksville, Penn., field. And the Towers began to collapse. I think the saddest yet bravest thing I have ever seen is the live coverage of people jumping from windows high up in the flaming buildings. Some alone, some couples, maybe friends or colleagues, holding hands as they jumped and went down. Sad as hell but brave as hell to choose both the manner and the moment of their own death. And not simply as victims of a few vicious men consumed with hatred by their particular religious and political fantasies. Coincidentally, a little later that day, we learned that at least one of the terrorists had taken pilot training at Snail Mail: Letters to the Editor P. O. Box 1088, Placerville 95667

the Piper Aircraft facility about two miles down the road from Bonnie’s house. That really brought it home for us. Georgette was on a “four-sisters road trip” and called frantically from their motel at Rehoboth Beach, Del., that morning. They’d planned to drive back that afternoon to her sister Michele’s place in Alexandria, Va., just outside of D.C. She worked in the Pentagon at the time. My flight home to Sacramento, originally scheduled for the next day, was canceled as most from the East Coast were. I spent hours of Sept. 12 n See DALEY, page A5

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life depends on the generosity and kindness of another person or family,” Felder said. “I never take that for granted.” Felder’s personal experiences with organ donation carried her into one of her most memorable experiences at the young age of 8. She was chosen to represent the people whose lives could be impacted by the creation of the Donate Life California Donor Registry. Although Felder’s appearance guaranteed a living testimony of the positive impacts of organ donation, her words drove one committee member to their decision on how to vote for Senate Bill 689, which required the DMV to collect organ and tissue donor designation information on all driver’s license and ID card applications. “The chair of the committee came up to me and told me he had a daughter around my age,” Felder recalled. “He says he had not yet decided how he was going to vote on the bill, but after hearing my story, he understood why it mattered and decided to vote yes.” Not only did the member come to a conclusion that day through Felder’s words, but Felder herself found a part of her life that felt conclusive to her. Her words sparked a mentorship with Former Congresswoman Jackie Speier and taught young Felder a lesson that would go to define her career. “I understood how powerful that moment was,” said Felder, feeling the weight even at 8 years old. “I saw

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a choice.” Felder held space for her brother’s decision, and she said through tears in his eyes, he solidified his choice with immense compassion, telling his sister, “Stop it. I love you, and of course I want to do this.” That tender, pivotal moment solidified their bond and gave Felder a firsthand understanding of the profound impact of living donation. In Felder’s current life, while reaching 20 million registered donors is a monumental milestone for California, she is quick to emphasize she still has a job to do. “California has more than 40 million

What’s the problem with this inequality of wealth distribution? One of the problems is a concern that the wealthiest in society are also buying political power. “Billionaires increasingly shape U.S. elections and policy by pouring billions into super PACs, state parties, and lobbying networks. Key examples include Elon Musk donating hundreds of millions to federal campaigns, Miriam Adelson backing conservative candidates, and Reid Hoffman funding liberal super PACs,” according to Americans for Tax Fairness.

The economic system and the political system are failing us. “Most of the causes of America’s economic dysfunction are the result of a capitalism that has mutated into a system run by and for large corporate interests … oligopoly-level industrial concentration in almost every sector, endemic cronyism, the application of regulation, legislation and policy for the benefit of big companies, a ruinously expensive healthcare system run principally for the benefit of insurers and pharmaceutical companies. In short, the steady accretion of market, economic and political power by a business-political

class that promotes its own well-being at the expense of competition, the market and ultimately the people,” states an opinion by Gerard Baker, editor-at-large of The Wall Street Journal. We live in an economic and political system that is not benefitting the average worker. Your economic situation will not improve until the system is changed. What you can do is vote for candidates who will make that happen. There is a midterm election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, be sure to vote wisely. MARY ELLIOTT-KLEMM Somerset

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housing costs, high taxes and surging living expenses. As noted at the beginning, the authors of “Normalizing Inequality” express disappointment that Californians are accepting of wealth disparities. “And this was the central crux of our findings. Californians were skilled at naming and identifying inequality, and then, almost in the same breath, they also downplayed it.” “When it came to economic inequality, for instance, Californians acknowledged the brutal housing market and were upset that singlefamily home prices had skyrocketed. And then they would quickly shift to tell us that they themselves could be an exception because they knew how to save, work hard, and seize the right opportunities.” Perhaps the professors failed to consider that the people they were talking to were educating them, not the other way around. Most people know that nothing is free and attempts to “even the playing field” rarely work out as planned. This is not to suggest that California, and

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firsthand that sharing one person’s story could change someone’s perspective … that experience showed me the power of storytelling and I knew I wanted to spend my life helping people share their stories in ways that could make a difference.” Down the line, donation became personal in an entirely new way when Felder faced kidney failure and needed another transplant. This time, her donor was her brother, Tyson Wood, who selflessly gave an organ to his sister in July 2006. “I remember telling him that it was OK if he didn’t want to do it,” Felder shared. “I needed him to know he had

residents … [this is] not the end of the work,” she said. “If anything, reaching it has made me even more excited about what comes next.” With nearly 20,000 state residents currently sitting on the transplant waiting list, every single decision to register remains critical. A major focus of Felder’s ongoing efforts is dismantling persistent myths. “The medical team caring for you is focused on one thing: saving your life. Donation is only considered after lifesaving efforts have been exhausted,” Felder said. “People sometimes assume they are too old to be a donor, but those decisions are based on medical suitability at the time of death, so we encourage people not to rule themselves out.” Looking ahead, Donate Life California is expanding youth education through college orientation videos and local high school outreach in El Dorado County. For local residents, registration can be done through the DMV or state tax forms, but Felder encourages people to discuss donor wishes with family and engage with Sierra Donor Services, given that it can be just as vital. “The goal is to give young adults clear, factual information about organ, eye and tissue donation so they can make an informed personal decision,” she said. “Ultimately, our next milestone isn’t just another number; it’s continuing to build understanding and trust so every Californian has the information they need to make a decision that is right for them.”

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fortunate enough to have a job, is it paying enough to be able to afford the increase in the cost of gasoline? Most Americans, at 55%, say their finances are worsening — the highest percentage since Gallup started asking the question in 2001. At the same time that we are struggling in an unfriendly economy, the richest 1% in the United States now own more wealth than the bottom 90% (The New York Times), While they are using their wealth to make more money, you and I are just getting by.

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the United States generally, shouldn’t strive for equality of opportunity. But that is different from a mindless pursuit of equality of outcomes. To provide more opportunities for those at the bottom of the ladder, California has one of the largest and most generous social safety nets in the United States. The state spends more per capita and covers a broader range of benefits for lowincome residents, including expanded healthcare eligibility and higher cash grant maximums — than almost all other states. But in a society where welfare benefits and other government assistance programs often add up to more than the after-tax income from working, selfsufficiency is disincentivized, both for those receiving the benefits and for those who do not. Therein lies the fallacy of attempting to close the wealth gap via government fiat. For those desiring a society where wealth disparities are virtually nonexistent, a trip to North Korea would be educational. Jon Coupal is president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

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on the phone trying to get the soonest flight out of Palm Beach. As luck or fate or something else would have it, I got a seat very late on the 13th with a stop in Oklahoma City. Of the couple of dozen passengers, most were air crew from that or other airlines. I talked briefly to a woman who had just gotten to Palm Beach, after a couple other flights from way down in South America. She was already exhausted and still had to connect to another plane out of Oklahoma City to somewhere. I’d rented a car in Vero and had a really rough two-plus hour drive to Palm Beach Airport, all the way in a dark and torrential rainstorm (a real “toad strangler” in local parlance). But compared to that poor woman having to change planes yet again in Oklahoma City, I guessed I didn’t have it so bad after all. We made it safe and sound to Sacramento around nine the next morning. Geo’s youngest sister Jeanine had left the road trip a day or two before the 11th. She had a toddler to get home to in Rancho Cordova. And another coincidence, Jeanine’s birthday is Sept. 11, and she wanted to

be home for that event. Next youngest sister Patrice and Geo finally got seats on a completely full train from D.C. on or about the 16th and got to Sacramento a couple days later. They said food, coffee and especially alcohol was long gone well before they hit Chicago. But the next train was adequately stocked before leaving the Windy City. Quite a number of fellow passengers who got on in Washington had actually been in NYC on the 11th. Some even knew people who had perished in the towers. Many were still in various stages of shock and grief. Fortunately for some of us, Greg and me, there was a joyful but tearful reunion when our wives, completely worn out, finally de-trained at Sacramento Valley Station. From the last four-sisters road trip, only Michele and Jeanine are still with us. Patrice died in 2018 and Georgette in 2023 — each from a different form of cancer. Sometimes 25 years feels like forever ago. Sometimes it feels just like yesterday. Chris Daley is a biweekly columnist for the the Mountain Democrat.

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The biggest point race of the Berco Building Materials campaign invades Placerville Speedway this Saturday, Sept. 12, with the $8,500-to-win Forni-Humphreys Classic set to finish off the championship fight in style. The 21st running of the event will crown four champions in CaliDirt. TV victory lane on Saturday. The winner of the Thompson’s Family of Dealerships Winged 360 Sprint Car feature will earn a solid $8,500-to-win this weekend. Justyn Cox, Rod Oliver, Nick Baldwin and Noah LaPoint look to bring home the Thompson’s Winged Sprint Car, Kings Meat Ltd. Late Model, Red Hawk Casino Pure Stock and Mountain Democrat Mini Truck titles, respectively. The Forni family has a great history in El Dorado County, with deep ties to the El Dorado County Fairgrounds

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and much of the land on which it sits. Much like his forefathers, Mark Forni had a great passion for the county fair and its attributes, especially the racetrack. From the time he was a young child and the days when Placerville Speedway was known as Hangtown Speedway, Mark was actively involved with the weekly auto races, always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need involved with the sport he loved. Later in life, Mark continued his contributions to local auto racing, sponsoring many race teams with his business, Forni’s Trucking. He later became a member of the El Dorado County Fair Board and focused on the issues regarding the future of the fair and the speedway. Mark Forni believed in working relationships. He understood the importance of race promoters, n See SPEEDWAY, page A9

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The Ponderosa High School football team celebrates after beating El Dorado High’s squad 63-18 in the Gold Pan Game at Simon-Bruin Stadium on Aug. 28. The Bruins are off to a 2-0 start entering Friday’s non-conference game at Casa Roble.

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Ponderosa High School football head coach Davy Johnson has more than a half-dozen weapons back on offense this season. On defense, the Bruins only had two returning players back. Plus, one Bruin who played in the secondary. Those players combined with a new cast of Bruin players are off to a good start in recent weeks. Entering Friday’s third nonconference game at Casa Roble, out of Orangevale, the Bruins’ offense has accounted for 98 points in the first two games of this season. On defense, Ponderosa (2-0) has given up only 18 points. Here is a look at this year’s team.

Ridgley has five weapons to choose from when they are on the field. They are tight ends Robert Verdin and Weston Komolainan and wide receivers in Zealand Jenks, Ethan Hammersley and Kolby Graves. Hammersley has grabbed 7 receptions for 123 yards and 3 touchdowns. Ponderosa has one running back returning in Nate Burrows, who has 26 carries for 158 yards and two touchdowns this season. On defense, nose guard Gavin O’Neil (5-foot-11, 250-pounds) and tackle Andrew Jones (5-foot-11, 180 pounds) are back for the Bruins. Sebastian Belfiore is one of the Bruins’ cornerbacks. On the newcomers side, Johnson states there are lots of first-year starters on both sides of the ball.

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On offense, the Bruins have seven players returning from the 2025 team that went 6-5 overall and 3-3 in the Capital Valley Conference. Quarterback Colton Ridgley leads the way for Ponderosa. In the first two games of this season, Ridgley has already completed 36 of 52 passes for 440 yards and six touchdowns. During the 2025 season, he completed 123 of 222 passes for 1,674 yards and 17 touchdowns.

Refer back to the Bruins’ offense, which could be one of the best they have had since Johnson took over the program in 2016. “Our quarterbacks, tight ends (and) wide receivers are a strong group,” Johnson said. “Defense is always a group effort,” he added. “One guy shouldn’t make or break your defense. We like to

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HOROSCOPE by Holiday Mathis n TODAY ARIES (March 21-April 19). When you trust that all things are connected, you will find that every path eventually leads to the desired destination. And yet... if there’s a map — and there is — it’s more efficient to get it and use it to figure out the most direct route. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It’s easier to love who you are when you’re not constantly bombarded by other options. Options are only useful at the intersections of life. You don’t need them when you’re content on the correct road. Prevent distractions. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Today points out once again your supertalent for versatility. You’ll blend when you need to, stand out when it’s advantageous and make your group proud the whole way. Your value to them is undeniable. CANCER (June 22-July 22). It falls on you to make a sale by closing a deal in the traditional sense, selling yourself as an option for a role, or selling an idea. Whatever the goal, your influence will work best when it’s practically undetectable. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Just when you think you know how you’ll feel when certain events come to pass, you discover that your emotions will not be predicted or controlled. But they will submit to being sorted, tolerated, managed and above all, felt. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). As for the thing you weren’t able to accomplish back there, it just wasn’t time yet. Keep at it in whatever small way is currently possible, and more will be possible in the future. The key is simply knowing that this isn’t over.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ll be reminded how much easier it is to give good advice than to live by it. You know what the right thing for you is; the trick is getting your whole self to agree, because you do contain multitudes. Following your own wisdom will be so satisfying today. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The world measures success by various metrics. You find yourself valuing contribution more than recognition. It feels good to know your time and energy have made someone else’s path a little smoother. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You got this long ago, but some around you are still learning: To accept that there are things in life you can’t change is to accept adulthood. You’ll watch immature notions of power give way to reality. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Favors get passed around, and not always fairly. They may not go to the ones who worked hardest, but rather to the ones who have pleased the boss. “Whoever obeys the gods, to him they particularly listen.” — Homer AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There’s a time for transformation, and that time is when the cycle you’re in comes to a close. To transform all the time is a waste of the great amount of energy, and the considerable risk that transformation demands. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Do you wish you could sidle up to the person in your dream role, just to get a feel for what that experience is really like? Today you’ll realize that you can have a version of that, if you actively seek it out.

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Trojan cross country conquers Soiree Invitational course Special to the Mountain Democrat Oak Ridge High School’s cross country squad competed against 19 other teams at the Sept. 5 Soiree Invitational at the Sunset Whitney Recreation Area in Rocklin. A 4-by-mile relay started the meet and was followed with an open 3,000-meter race for athletes later in the morning. Heats for the 3,000 meters went from slower to faster heats based on the athlete’s fastest mile time. The last heats of the meet were the Soiree heats, which had the fastest athletes for each team. “The girls’ varsity team had an incredible day of racing with the top three relay teams placing 1st, 2nd and 7th in the 4-by-mile relay and placing 1st in the team scores for the Soiree heat,” Coach Rob Fairley shared. “It was a very impressive team effort by the Oak Ridge varsity girls’ team by placing five runners in the top 10 and placing nine runners in the top 19. There were 202 female athletes who raced on the 3,000 meter course. The top five Oak Ridge varsity girls were within nine seconds of each other.” The varsity girls’ team placed 1st with 36 points, Davis placed 2nd with 56 points, and Whitney placed 3rd with 73 points. The Trojan varsity girls dominated the race by doing outstanding pack

racing throughout. The team was led by junior Lauren Tiedman and senior Maya Day. The varsity boys’ team had their top three relay teams place 2nd, 6th and 13th in the 4-by-mile relay. “The varsity boys’ team in the Soiree heat placed 3rd with a terrific team effort,” Fairley said. Davis placed first with 58 points, and Jesuit placed 2nd with 83 points in the varsity boys’ Soiree heat. Sophomore Luca Miller and freshman Jude Nartker led the varsity boys’ team. There was a 38-second gap between the first Oak Ridge runner and the fifth Oak Ridge runner. There were 438 male athletes who ran the 3,000-meter race. The next meet for the Oak Ridge cross country athletes is the Sierra Foothill League No. 1 meet at William Jessup University on Wednesday, Sept. 16.

10:16.30 Oscar Piercy, 65th, 10:20.80 Owen Kraft, 66th, 10:21.00 Dillon Carlsen, 85th, 10:39.30 Kabir Agarwal, 100th, 10:48.30 Rob Anderson, 102nd, 10:49.30 Braden Bennett, 126th, 11:04.30 Mitch Shields, 157th, 11:23.50 Andrew King, 172nd, 11:27.00 Jet Whann, 226th, 11:55.30 Ben Jordan, 302nd, 12:39.00 Kanoa Morino, 325th, 12:57.50 Kaden Harris, 345th, 13:19.50 Judah O’Sullivan, 376th, 14:00.60 Trevor Johnson, 397th, 14:28.80 n See TROJANS, page A9

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Zoey is a Wisconsin 3rd grader. She reads Kid Scoop in her local ________________, the Watertown Daily Times. Her mother, who publishes a newspaper for the 5th grade at her __________, inspired Zoey to ________ her own newspaper.

Zoey also wants other _______ to contribute to her paper. “Kid Scoop helped me by getting my classmates excited about writing,” said Zoey. “I also like it when they __________ when they get published.”

Zoey’s newspaper is called Webster3. She gets her story ________ from the world around her. The next issue is all about birthdays, and _________ that she will do an issue about how animals survive.

Her paper will be available to kids and ___________ online. “When I grow up,” Zoey said, “I want to be a magazine editor and president, a fashion designer and a pro-cupcake baker.”

Zoey’s biggest challenge is getting people to take her seriously. “They don’t think I’m really going to do it. But they are wrong!”

Read the first three paragraphs of an article in the newspaper. Underline who the article is about in red. Underline what the article is about in blue. Circle in green when and where the event in the article takes place. Then fill in the chart below:

“Teachers tell us students love a break from the usual text books and that they love seeing how their school subjects connect to the real world,” reports Dawn McBride, Newspaper In Education Coordinator for the Watertown Daily Times. “Newspapers can be used in the classroom for activities using every school subject – math, science, social studies, history, art and even P.E.,” says McBride.

has happened at your school or in your community or neighborhood this past week. Did you go on a field trip? Did anyone win an award or do something special? Write a press release about it!

Use the form below to organize your information.

Write a paragraph using the facts you used to complete the form above.

On a sheet of newspaper, find and circle the letters that spell each of the following words that are a challenge to spell. Connect the circled letters for each word with lines. Can you make a design from your lines and dots?

A great rainy day activity: Twist several sheets of the newspaper together to form a hockey stick. Use tape to hold it together. Make a puck by crumpling one sheet into a ball and taping it. Find the differences.

he newspaper isn’t all serious stuff. Comics, puzzles, movie listings and more make the newspaper entertaining. Set a timer for five minutes. Look through the newspaper and see how many fun things you can find. Circle each item with a blue crayon. Have a friend try next, using a red crayon. Who found the most?

Give these comic characters something funny to say.

Standards Link: Research: Use the newspaper to locate information.

On Wednesday, March 9th, classrooms in Watertown, Wisconsin, will put books aside and spend the day learning with the newspaper. This is an annual event for the Watertown Daily Times and is called No Books Day. Last year 49 classrooms participated.

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Send your press release to the editor of the paper! Be sure to include your name and how to contact you in case the editor needs to ask you questions.

Take three sheets of paper. Label one ANIMAL. Label the others VEGETABLE and MINERAL. Cut pictures or advertisements from the newspaper. Paste them on the correct papers. Try to find several for each page.

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Try to use the word contribute in a sentence today when talking with your friends and family members.

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Standards Link: Research: Use the newspaper to locate information.

Why do you like to read the newspaper? Which parts of the newspaper do you like the best?

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Girls Results — 1st place with 36 points and 202 runners Lauren Tiedeman, 4th, 11:05.00 Maya Day, 6th, 11:07.00

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Addie Yip, 7th, 11:10.50 Sky Buu, 9th, 11:13.60 Sutton Paulsen, 10th, 11:14.80 Elise Sale, 11th, 11:22.50

Loti Boucher, 13th, 11:33.50 Olivia Anderson, 15th, 11:35.80 Emily Capelli, 19th, 11:48.30 Serapha O’Sullivan, 40th, 12:38.00

Penny Siegfried, 50th, 12:57.20 Hana Basit, 62nd, 13:05.70 Josie Stringer, 93rd, 13:54.30 Stephanie Stringer, 128th, 14:55.30

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be aggressive and eliminate as much thinking as possible. Play fast.” That is exactly what Ponderosa did against Pleasant Grove in a non-league game at SimonBruin Stadium on Sept. 4, pitching a 35-0 win. In the Gold Pan Game, also at Simon-Bruin Stadium on Aug 28, the Bruins were simply too fast and too strong for El Dorado en route to a 63-18 win. Ponderosa held the Cougars to one touchdown in the first half. El Dorado’s last two touchdowns came late in the game on a running clock.

Preseason schedule Ponderosa has one more non-conference game after Friday’s game at Casa Roble. That will be against Sierra Foothill League powerhouse Granite

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Bay, also at Simon-Bruin Stadium in Shingle Springs, on Friday, Sept. 18. “Tough preseason schedule against a few of the better programs in the area,” Johnson said. “Our league is extremely challenging, so playing a tough preseason is necessary to prepare us for that.”

Capital Valley Conference Speaking of conference action — who is the team to beat in the CVC in 2026? Inderkum, out of Sacramento, won the conference title in 2025. Woodcreek had a deep run in the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Playoffs that included winning the D-III title. Rio Americano, also out of Sacramento, took third and Ponderosa fourth and a D-III playoff berth.

Continued from A6 1991 season. Chris and his No. 85 Sprint Car were synonymous in the Placerville Speedway pit area over the years. His competitive spirit and all-around goodnatured attitude have been sorely missed around the track.

sponsorships, and the one key element for every event to be successful, the spectator. In November 2004, Mark was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. During his final months, Mark had the opportunity to say goodbye to friends and family and spend some special moments with his wife and children, a bittersweet time for those who knew and loved him so much. In the summer of 2005, Mark passed away at the early age of 45. Saturday is also a way of remembering fellow friend C.J. Humphreys, lost in February 2023. Affectionately known as the “Happy Camper” C.J. ranks No. 6 in all-time Winged 360 Sprint Car wins on the red clay, having earned 25 victories in his career. He also holds the honor of being the original North vs South Civil War Series champion during the

Tickets & details Grandstand seating during the Forni-Humphreys Classic will be general admission this Saturday, Sept. 12, apart from the reserved seats allocated to season ticket holders that are marked. Adult tickets cost $18, while seniors 62 and older, military and juniors 12-17 will be $16. Kids 6-11 cost $8 and those 5 and younger get it free. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online via eventsprout.com/event/psr091226. The pit gate will open at noon, with the front gate opening

at 4 p.m. Hirst Home Team Happy Hour with live music and discounted Coors Light/ Coors Banquet Beer takes place 4-6 p.m. Magician Anthony Orciuoli will also be on hand to entertain the youngsters, while Kings Meats All Angus Beef Cheeseburgers continue to be just $6 at the Speedway Café. Cars hit the track at 5:15 p.m. with hot laps, ADCO Driveline Qualifying and racing to follow. Placerville Speedway is located on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville. For more information log onto placervillespeedway.com.

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“There are no easy ones so to speak,” Johnson said. “Every team in this league can beat you.” Johnson also noted Vista del Lago, right down Highway 50 westbound in Folsom, has a great group returning and is always tough. “Christian Brothers has a new staff that will have things rolling by the time we see them, and Bella Vista plays everyone tough,” he said.

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KNOW Sept. 11 Veterans Memorial Building at 130 Placerville Drive in Placerville will host its Veterans Stand Down event Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the event will include services including vision services (Friday), VA Veterans Health and Benefits, legal services, hot meals, DOD issued gear (for Veterans), hair cuts and grooming, veterinary services including vaccines, exams and grooming, mobility equipment (upon request) and live music with Stone River Revival Band. Services, supplies and providers are subject to change. Call the EDVR office for more information, to volunteer or become a service provider at (530) 621-5146. 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. Cameron Park Community Foundation will host Trucks & Tunes with Bobby Dickson and B Side Band from 5-9 p.m. at 2989 Cambridge Road in Cameron Park. Learn more at cameronparkcf.org. 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 ‘60s. The El Dorado Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will host a 9/11 Remembrance event from 5-8 p.m. at the Ponderosa High School varsity baseball field, 3661 Ponderosa Road in Shingle Springs. For more information visit tinyurl.com/5x28xnxt. Rocklin Souls will perform at 5 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/livemusic. Join American River Conservancy for Starlight Music featuring Petroglyph from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information visit arconservancy.org. Sacto Story Tellers + Lesdystics + Simple Solution will perform, 7-11 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com. Four Barrel will perform at the Red Hawk Casino Stage Bar, 8 p.m. to midnight. For more information visit redhawkcasino.com. Folsom Concert Association presents David Clark’s All About Joel: A Tribute to Billy Joel at 2 p.m. at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information call (916) 6086888 or visit harriscenter.net. n See KNOW, page B6

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Shakespeare

and wine A great pairing for a fall evening

Mimi Escabar Special sections editor

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ierra Vista Vineyards and Winery, 4560 Cabernet Way in Placerville, is not only known for its awardwinning wines but also for the great line up of unique events. Owner Jim Czachorowski likes to offer his visitors a good time that includes friendly hospitality, delicious food, memorable entertainment along with fabulous wine. In keeping with that concept the second annual Shakespeare in the Vines will take place Saturday, Sept. 19 from 5-8 p.m. The vineyard becomes the backdrop for a delightful evening with an Elizabethan flair featuring six entertaining acts from six different Shakespeare comedies. The idea came to fruition last year when Czachorowski wanted to do a special event in the fall. Tieren Salstrand who is an employee at Sierra Vista also happens to have an extensive background in theater. Czachorowski and Salstrand thought over some ideas and Shakespeare in the Vines was created. Salstrand is an El Dorado High School graduate and participated in Paul Tomei’s theater program. He continued his fascination with the

theater and attended University of California, Los Angeles earning a bachelor of arts degree in theater. Producing an evening of Shakespeare is a natural. “I have assembled a cast of close friends and family to bring this evening of theatrical magic to Sierra Vista,” Salstrand said. Tables will be situated in the garden area and guests will enjoy a delicious buffet-style dinner while being entertained with the acts, music, clowns and puppetry “We chose scenes that have action, comedy, outdoor settings and are interactive with the audience,” Salstrand said. Each scene will be paired with a wine and will also include a fun drinking game.

Scenes and pairings “Comedy of Errors” — Picpoul Blanc “Love’s Labour’s Lost” — Barrel-aged Chardonnay “As You Like it” — Grenache Rosé “Much Ado About Nothing” — Mourvèdre “Taming of the Shrew” — Tiger Lily Cabernet Sauvignon “Midsummer Night’s Dream” — Old Vine Syrah The menu prepared by the excellent Sierra Vista personnel is: harvest garden salad, garlic and rosemary-

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The cast works very hard to get into character: full bottles of wine, flowing pink dresses and all. crusted tri-tip with red wine jus, roasted new potatoes with thyme and shallots and charred broccolini with olive oil and fresh lemon. The cast is Tieren Salstrand, Thaden Salstrand, Tyler Land, Drew Butts, Ari Galindo and Dylan Ponturo. For more details or to make a reservation visit sierravistawinery.com or call the tasting room at (530) 622-7221. “It’s so special to do this event in such a beautiful setting,” Salstrand added. “I love bringing people together to enjoy theater, wine and community.”

New program trains young performers News release

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OUTH LAKE TAHOE — Lake Tahoe Community College has launched Tahoe Youth Theater, a new actor training program for elementary and middle school students offered through its CONNECT Community Education Program. Two 10-week sessions will be offered this fall for students with varying levels of theater experience. Intro to Theatre is designed for elementary-age students and will introduce younger actors to the performing arts through hands-on activities and theater games. The course will conclude with a short ensemble production based on a folk tale. Beginning Acting will give middle school students an opportunity to explore character development and partner scene work.

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The new program offers a variety of experiences for elementary through middle school students. The class will focus on acting techniques through scene study and theater exercises and will conclude with a showcase of scenes and monologues. “I am thrilled to

offer our community such high-quality programming led by an experienced and talented facilitator,” said Megan Waskiewicz, director of CONNECT. “We are equally

excited to utilize the professional, wellequipped Duke Theatre on the LTCC campus, providing participants with an exceptional space to learn, create, and engage.”

The classes will be taught by Anastasia Purvance, a theater professional with a background in elementary education. A Bay Area native, Purvance trained in acting with the American Conservatory Theater and holds a degree in theater, dance and performance studies and film from the University of California, Berkeley. Purvance previously served as director of theater at Sage Ridge School in Reno and led summer acting intensives for Diablo Valley College’s College for Kids program. Additional courses in vocal acting and intermediate acting are planned for the winter quarter. An elementary and middle school performance troupe is expected to launch in spring 2027. Registration is open. For more information or to register, visit ltccconnect.com.

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Audition for ‘War of the Worlds: Monsters Among Us’ News release

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irector Jeremy Olson and Imagination Theater will hold auditions Saturday, Sept. 12 for “War of the Worlds: Monsters Among Us,” an original one-act play written by Olson. Auditions will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, with check-in beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Imagination Theater, 100 Placerville Drive, inside the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville. The play follows Lizzy, a 13-year-old girl whose parents are on the brink of divorce as the world appears to be on the brink of another war. As reports of an alien invasion come over the radio, Lizzy tries to prevent a disaster in her own family. The story is woven around sound clips from the original “War of the Worlds” radio broadcast. Actors portray Lizzy’s family as they listen to the broadcast

and react to the unfolding events. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. No acting experience is necessary.

Casting the following roles Beth (55+): Narrator. Beth is Lizzy many years after the radio broadcast, looking back on events from her teenage years. James Glass (12-18): Lizzy’s brother and protector. Bright, optimistic and unusually wise for his age, James has a small but important role. Lizzy Glass (12-18): The heroine of the story. Lizzy is an extremely intelligent 13-year-old who is timid and somewhat naive. Victoria Glass (30s-40s): Lizzy’s mother. A banker’s daughter, Victoria is imperious and bitter after the Depression took away her family’s prosperity and her husband’s confidence. She

blames Timothy for what she sees as a meager and disappointing life. Timothy Glass (30s-40s): Lizzy’s father. A hardworking, uneducated farmer, Timothy has a complicated relationship with Victoria. He hides from her anger but is simultaneously drawn to her and able to see past it. Rehearsals will generally be held on weekday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m., with some dress rehearsals potentially beginning at 5:30 p.m. Weekend morning and afternoon rehearsals also will be scheduled. A detailed rehearsal schedule will be provided at auditions. Performances are scheduled for Oct. 2-11, with shows at 7 p.m. Fridays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Perusal scripts are not currently available. For more information, visit itplacerville.org.

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Aeternum Choir will perform in Grass Valley on Sunday, Sept. 13 presented by InConcert Sierra at Seventh-day Adventist Church in Grass Valley.

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RASS VALLEY — On Sunday, Sept. 13, vocal music enters a bold new era as California’s newest professional chamber ensemble, Aeternum Choir, travels to Nevada County for a performance presented by InConcert Sierra. Aeternum is a 21-member mixedvoice ensemble bringing together an elite roster of singers from some of the most celebrated vocal ensembles from around the world, including VOCES8, Tenebrae, The Tallis Scholars and Chanticleer. “We wanted to build something completely distinct from a traditional regional choir,” said Aeternum Executive Director Brady Egbert. “By gathering the finest voices from groups like VOCES8 and Chanticleer and bringing them together for intensive concert periods, we are creating a world-class cultural experience. It is a level of vocal chamber precision rarely heard on this side of the Atlantic.” Beginning its third season, Aeternum’s program, “Origins,” is centered on the enduring tradition of choral music and the ways composers continue to reinterpret the sounds of the past. Spanning centuries of sacred music, “Origins” pairs Renaissance masters including Byrd, Palestrina, Hildegard von Bingen and Allegri with contemporary composers such as James MacMillan, Roxanna Panufnik, Nico Muhly and Kerensa Briggs. The program explores musical inheritance — how ancient melodies, texts and traditions inspire entirely new works, connecting composers across centuries. InConcert Sierra was introduced to Aeternum’s Artistic Director Bailey Cooke by one of Aeternum’s singers, MaryRuth Miller, who spoke highly of InConcert Sierra after she performed with VOCES8 on the InConcert series

in December 2024. “Bailey invited me, and I got to bring Executive Director Julie Hardin and my assistant Micah Cone to their concert called ‘Centuries of Sound,’ a candlelit choral journey through nine centuries of music. We were absolutely entranced. The voices were unbelievably luminous, blended to perfection and deeply moving. What an experience! I knew that I had to present them in our season,” said Ken Hardin, artistic director of InConcert Sierra. Because many of Aeternum’s vocalists have demanding performance and recording schedules, the ensemble members change from time to time. Bailey noted that the Sept. 13 performance will truly represent an ensemble that includes some of the very best choral artists from the United Kingdom and the United States and will be among Aeternum’s finest to date. “What a sensational special performance to kick off InConcert Sierra’s 80th anniversary milestone season. More to come on that soon,” said Hardin. The performance will take place at 2 p.m. at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 12889 Osborne Hill Road in Grass Valley, with a pre-concert talk at 1:15 p.m.

About InConcert Sierra Since 1946, InConcert Sierra has brought world-class classical music to the Sierra Nevada, including educational programs, outreach and collaborations that inspire a passion for classical music. InConcert Sierra is currently building Crown Point Venues, featuring a state-of-the-art acoustic concert hall, conference center and black box theater, to further enhance the arts and culture of the region. For more information visit inconcertsierra.org.

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Enjoy an evening of remembrance with Songs that Shine Brightly Myrtle Tree Arts News release

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n evening of music and community will be held in remembrance of Paul Godwin and in celebration of Sukkot Harvest Festival on Saturday, Sept. 26. This will be an intimate heartfelt event with local musicians performing Being & Becoming: Songs that Shine Brightly, featuring popular and original music drawn from Paul Godwin’s creative journey over the decades. The concert will take place on Sept. 26 from 5:30-8 p.m., with doors opening at 5 p.m. This will be presented by B’nai Harim, Nevada County Jewish Community Center in Grass Valley in partnership with Myrtle Tree Arts. This outdoor evening concert celebrates the fall harvest festival of Sukkot and honors Godwin’s love of song, life and community. Featured musicians include stars of Nevada City: music director Anni McCann, Elena Rayo, Jay Tausig, and Rob Holland, and talent hailing from Placerville: Dustin Koupal, Elena DeLacy and Alex Porte of Hither & Yon. Special appearances include Reb David Azen and the voice of Godwin. Seating is limited and $25 per

person tickets are available at ncjcc. org. Admission includes homemade vegetarian foods with beer, wine, soft drinks by donation. Potluck vegetarian sides and desserts are welcome. Godwin was a gifted musician, composer and educator whose career spanned diverse genres, from ambient electronic music with the duo Dogon to family-friendly rock with The Sippy Cups. A passionate teacher, he founded Music Together of San Francisco and spent decades fostering musical growth in children and adults alike. Beyond his performances, Godwin was a dedicated community builder in the San Francisco Bay Area and Nevada City, where he launched numerous collaborative artistic projects and sound installations. He leaves a legacy defined by his spiritual devotion, love for nature and profound impact on thousands through inclusive, creative connection. Sukkot is a seven-day Jewish autumn harvest festival that also commemorates the 40 years the Israelites spent wandering in the desert living in temporary shelters. NCJCC is located at 506 Walsh St., Grass Valley. Chairs will be provided and blankets are welcome.

Cutthroat’s Saloon showcases local talent News release INCLINE VILLAGE — Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino is partnering with local and regional musicians to showcase the area’s diverse musical talent throughout the year at Cutthroat’s Saloon. “Lake Tahoe is home to an incredible community of talented musicians, and we are proud to provide a place where they can share their music with our guests and the local community,” said Pascal Dupuis, general manager of Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe. “Our lineup features an incredible range of musical styles, from jazz and blues to folk, rock, and reggae, creating a unique experience for diners to discover new artists and enjoy longtime favorites.” The resort’s live music lineup features a variety of performers and musical styles.

Peter Wilson An award-winning singersongwriter and guitarist based in the Grass Valley and Nevada City area. His music draws from folk, blues, jazz and jam rock. Wilson has released numerous recordings and is a member of the Deadbeats, a Grateful Dead tribute band, and a founding member of Paul Emery’s 1000 Kisses Deep, which celebrates the music of Leonard Cohen.

Miki Rae A Lake Tahoe-area singersongwriter known for a blend of reggae, rock and folk. Performing as a solo artist and with Miki Rae & The Hooligans, she combines reggae rhythms with psychedelic guitar, ukulele and original lyrics inspired by nature, people and personal experiences.

Karrie O’Neill A singer-songwriter and guitarist whose acoustic performances blend jazz, folk and blues. She regularly performs throughout the Lake Tahoe and Reno region and has released several collections of original music.

Erika Paul Known as “The Jazz Lady,” Paul is a jazz singer, pianist, songwriter, recording artist and arranger. Her performances include jazz standards and original compositions, and she

has been a fixture of the Lake Tahoe music scene for years.

Jason King A singer-songwriter and guitarist whose music draws from blues, Americana and rock. Influenced by artists including the Allman Brothers and Led Zeppelin, King is known for his soulful guitar playing, songwriting and live performances.

Roland Stone A singer-songwriter raised just outside Lake Tahoe and grew up in a musical family and developed an appreciation for a wide range of genres and eras. His performances reflect those influences and his focus on creating memorable experiences for audiences.

Mic Smith A singer-songwriter whose sound combines Western, rock and folk influences. Smith spent more than a decade living and performing in South Lake Tahoe. Known for acoustic storytelling and a gritty, rockinfluenced sound, he has performed throughout the West Coast, appeared at TEDx events and released original music inspired by his experiences on the road.

Christopher Hall A singer and guitarist based in South Lake Tahoe. His performances draw from rock, pop and alternative music, with a repertoire of covers spanning classic and contemporary artists. Hall performs as a solo artist and with ensembles for weddings, parties and private events.

Vincenzo Amato A singer, guitarist and musician based in the Reno and Lake Tahoe area. His music blends alternative rock, funk and reggae influences. Amato performs as a solo artist and with various ensembles. Cutthroat’s Saloon will feature live music every Friday and Saturday from 8-10 p.m. The September lineup includes local and regional musicians performing across a variety of genres. Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino is located at 111 Country Club Drive in Incline Village. For more information, visit Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe or call (775) 8321234.

Music is Medicine returns to Plymouth News release PLYMOUTH — Guitarist and vocalist David Victor, formerly of Boston, will return to Scott Harvey Wines Sept. 19 for the second annual Music Is the Medicine benefit concert supporting Harmony & Healing. The evening will feature dinner, a three-set outdoor concert, live auction and Fund-A-Need appeal. Victor will perform with Tha Therapy Dawgs, Harmony & Healing’s house band, featuring bassist Russell Vasquez and drummer Michael Frowein, formerly of Lynch Mob. The band will perform music ranging from Boston and Journey to Bruno Mars

and Justin Timberlake. Victor founded Harmony & Healing in 2019 after seeing the impact live music had on children during a hospital visit. The nonprofit now has 18 professional musicians who provide free performances to patients at hospitals, hospice facilities, veterans centers and memory care communities. The event begins with dinner at 6 p.m., followed by the concert and fundraising activities at 7 p.m. Scott Harvey Wines is at 10851 Shenandoah Road. Tickets and information are available at HarmonyAndHealing.org.

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Celebrate the life of late musician Paul Godwin at a special performance featuring his music.

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SOLID ROCK FAITH CENTER DIAMOND SPRINGS Pastor Don B. Pritchard 6205 Enterprise Dr., Diamond Springs Church 642-2038 Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. “Ministering to every need and every life the power of Christ’’

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ocal author Zak Ford has had his latest book, “Beyond the Last Inning: Life and Careers After Playing Professional Baseball,” released by McFarland Publishing. The book is a collection of 49 firstperson player stories about post-playing career transitions. The book features stories from many Sacramento region baseball players, including: • Jason Jimenez: Elk Grove High School graduate and current Elk Grove resident, eight years of professional baseball including one season in the majors, currently leads the Elk Grove Police Department’s media and community relations unit. • Matt Walbeck: Sacramento High School graduate and current Fair Oaks resident, 17 years of professional baseball including 11 seasons in the majors, former professional baseball manager and instructor currently working in construction industry. • Jeff Yurtin: Cordova High School graduate and current El Dorado Hills resident, five seasons of professional baseball, successful entrepreneur. • Kurt Knudsen: Del Campo High School graduate and current Folsom resident, nine years of professional baseball including three seasons in the majors, retired Folsom police officer current working in delivery logistics. • Jalal Leach: West Sacramento resident, 14 seasons of professional

“Beyond the Last Inning: Life and Careers After Playing Professional Baseball” is available to purchase at mcfarlandbooks.com. baseball including one season in the majors, professional baseball scout and instructor. • Nyls Nyman: Cordova High School graduate, eight seasons of professional baseball including four in the majors, retired from collegiate-level education coaching and administration. • Ken Clawson: Hiram Johnson High School graduate and current El Dorado Hills resident, five seasons of professional baseball, retired baseball instructor and landscape design business owner. For former ballplayers, a career transition can be more complex than a mere job switch. Imagine excelling at something since you were a child that becomes your job and reaching great

professional heights as a young adult — then, often within just a few years, realizing that everything you’ve worked for is over and likely not on your terms. What follows is not only the need to find a new profession but also to forge a new identity. Through 49 first-person stories of major and minor leaguers, this book gives readers a greater understanding of the challenges faced by players when they hang up their spikes. Ford is a workforce development professional and former chair of the Society for American Baseball Research’s SacramentoDusty Baker Chapter. He is also the author of “Called Up: Ballplayers Remember Becoming Major Leaguers,” and lives in Cameron Park.

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ACRAMENTO — CLARA has announced the All Arts Night Market, a new recurring series of arts pop-ups celebrating the many forms that art and creativity can take. Beginning Sept. 19, the free evening markets will bring artists, makers, performers, food creators and the broader community together at CLARA’s Midtown Sacramento campus. The All Arts Night Market is part of CLARA’s ongoing commitment to making the arts accessible, supporting local artists and activating its historic Midtown campus as a gathering place for Sacramento’s creative community. Pop-ups will take place from 4-7 p.m. on six dates throughout the 202627 season. The Sept. 19, Dec. 19 and April 17 markets will be managed by CLARA and include opportunities for community artists to participate with vendor stalls or live performances. The Oct. 17, March 20 and May 15 markets will be held in collaboration with The Met Sacramento’s Music Club and will showcase student performers and makers. Admission to all events is free. “We wanted to create a space where the full spectrum of Sacramento’s creative community could show up,” said Megan Wygant, executive director of CLARA. “Art doesn’t fit neatly into one category, and neither should an arts market. The All Arts Night Market is an opportunity to

discover something new, support local creatives, enjoy live performance and experience the incredible range of artistic talent in our region.” Each market will feature a rotating selection of local artists and makers alongside live performances, creating an informal, festive environment where community members can shop, explore, eat, listen, watch and connect. Artist and performer applications are currently open. CLARA seeks artists, makers and creative entrepreneurs working in any medium, as well as performers interested in sharing their work with the community. Email rentals@ claramidtown.org to learn more. The 2026-27 All Arts Night Market dates are Sept. 19, Oct. 17 and Dec. 19, 2026, and March 20, April 17 and May 15, 2027. All markets will take place from 4-7 p.m.

About CLARA CLARA is a creative campus in Midtown Sacramento dedicated to expanding access to arts education and supporting Sacramento’s vibrant creative community. Through arts education, community programming and affordable space for local arts organizations, CLARA works to ensure that creativity and cultural expression have a place to thrive in the Capital Region. Learn more at claramidtown.org

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While much of the conversation today centers on a slower real estate market, exceptional results are still being achieved. Serious buyers are paying attention, and homes that are thoughtfully positioned, beautifully presented and marketed with precision continue to stand apart. Our recent sale at 5670 China Hill Road in El Dorado is a compelling example. The property received four offers and ultimately sold above asking for $1,560,000, establishing another record-breaking sale for the area. At 3765 N Canyon Road in Camino, a distinctive property with two homes offered at $1,250,000 is now pending. Its success reflects the importance of understanding how to present not only a home, but also the lifestyle, setting and story that make it special. Results like these begin with a deliberate strategy; one built around accurate positioning, elevated presentation and a clear understanding of the buyers most likely to appreciate the property. As longtime local real estate professionals, Joseph Gonzales and Viktor Likunov of Vista Sotheby’s International Realty bring extensive knowledge to every home they represent. Their local offices are conveniently located on Main Street in Placerville, near the historic Bell Tower, and at 4357 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 220, in El Dorado Hills, keeping them closely connected to the communities and clients they serve. Every listing is approached individually and marketed with precision. From editorial photography, cinematic video and compelling property storytelling to targeted digital campaigns, prominent print advertising and the global reach of the Sotheby’s International Realty network, each element is carefully considered to create attention where it matters most. The objective is not simply to generate visibility. It is to create the right presentation, reach the right audience and build meaningful buyer demand. In a market where many homes are taking longer to sell, thoughtful preparation and exceptional marketing can make a defining difference. The market may be more selective, but when a home is presented right, the market responds. Considering selling your home? Let’s begin with a thoughtful conversation about its value, its story and how it can be positioned to achieve an exceptional result.

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Broadway at Music Circus presents “Come From Away” through Sept. 20 at the UC Davis Health pavilion in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 557-1999 or visit broadwaysacramento.com.

Sept. 12 UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County host Moles, Gophers and Deer – Oh My! from 9 a.m. to noon at the Sherwood Demonstration Garden, 6699 Campus Drive, Placerville. Learn how to deal with deer, voles and gophers. We’ll discuss the biology of each; what they eat, where they live, how they reproduce and how to identify them. Visit tinyurl. com/2msbppn6. 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.

Association will host its Golden Hour Gala fundraiser from 5-8 p.m. at Marshall State Historic Park. For more information visit golddiscoveryparkassociation. org.

and Opera presents Maestro Andrea Bocelli at 8 p.m. at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 476-5975 or visit sacphilopera.org.

Toogood Winery Tasting Room in Fairplay will host Pulled Pork and Wine on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. For more information visit toogoodwinery.com.

Boys of Summer — The Eagles experience will perform at 8 p.m. at Sutter Creek Theatre in Sutter Creek. For tickets and more information call (916) 4250077 or visit suttercreektheater. com.

All Hat No Cattle will perform at the Red Hawk Casino Stage Bar, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. For more information visit redhawkcasino. com.

Sept 13 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.

Sutter Street Theatre in Folsom presents “Olde Tyme Radio Show” at 4 p.m. For tickets and more information call (916) 3531001 or visit sutterstreettheatre. com.

Gold Country Run will take place at El Dorado Town Center beginning at 7 a.m. Learn more and register at goldcountryrun. com.

The Grimmy’s will perform at The Sofia in Sacramento presents 4 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Mike Massé at 7 p.m. For tickets Camino. For more information and more information call (916) visit hwy50brewery.com/live443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre. music. org. The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation Marshall Gold Discovery Park TheYork, Sacramento 620 Eighth Avenue, New N.Y. Philharmonic 10018 For Information Email: syndicate-service@nytimes.com For Release Monday, September 14, 2026

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The Placerville Family Search Center will offer the Live Zoom presentation, From Unknown Match to Known Match DNA Workshop with international speaker Kelli Bergheimer from 1-3 p.m. For more information call (916) 290-4395. Powell’s Steamer Company and Pub, 425 Main St., presents Eric Hill and special guests for Taco Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. Stop by for some good food and good tunes. For more information call (530) 626-1091. 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. Placerville Friends of Tibet will host Tushita Sangha Buddhist study and meditation gatherings from 5:30-6:45 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room at the El Dorado County Library main branch, 345 Fair Lane, Placerville. For more information, email tushitasangha@gmail.com. The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley presents The Infamous Stringdusters at 7 p.m. For tickets and more information visit thecenterforthearts.org.

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Music on the Divide presents Jennifer Reason and Naomi Rogers-Hefley at IOOF Hall in Georgetown from 3-5 p.m. For tickets and more information visit musiconthedivide.org.

Monday all ages Open Mic Night will take place, 6-10 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit

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The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley presents Kenny Wayne Shepard at 7 p.m. For tickets and more information visit thecenterforthearts.org.

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Breakfast from 8-11 a.m. Proceeds support the work and initiatives at the Veterans Memorial Building in Placerville.

Cash paid for Vintage 1980’s and earlier sports cards. Baseball, Football, Basketball etc. Call or text Steven at 916-502-4716.

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Wakamatsu at 8 a.m. For more information visit arconservancy. org. 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. The Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce will host Assemblyman Joe Patterson office hours at 2 p.m. at 2970 Cameron Park Drive in Cameron Park. For more information call (530) 677-8000 or visit sscpchamber.org. El Dorado Hills Town Center will host Town Center Connect from 4:30-6:30 p.m. For more information visit edhtowncenter. com.

Now Grant applications are open through Sept. 24 for El Dorado Community Foundation’s Consolidated Fall Competitive Grants: El Dorado Hills Area

Foundation, Pay It Forward Project, Locher Agricultural Grants and F.E.E.T. Fund (Fulfilling Equitable Educational Trips). For more information visit eldoradocf.org. Placerville Arts Association is holding an Open Call to Artists for its 60th National Mother Lode Art Exhibition to take place Nov. 5-21 at Mills Station Arts & Culture Center, 10191 Mills Station Road, Rancho Cordova. Call open through Sept. 16. For more information visit placervillearts.com. Tickets are available for Placerville Rotary’s Pouring for a Purpose Speakeasy on Sept. 19, from 5-10 p.m. at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. Enjoy catered appetizers, dinner and desserts, a no host bar, live and Silent Auctions and Raffles. Roaring ‘20s and Great Gatsby attire is welcome. Proceeds to benefit: The Landing (Boys & Girls Club), NAMI Club House El Dorado, Rotary Park and other various community efforts. For tickets and more information visit placervillerotary.org. 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.

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: QUIET MIND COUNSELING, located at 6180 Enterprise Dr, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Sara A McDaniel, 6180 Enterprise Dr, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/16/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Sara McDaniel SARA MCDANIEL, 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) 16589 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0863 The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: EMB CONSTRUCTION, located at 3636 Meder Rd, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Eric M Beuckens, 3636 Meder 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Eric Beuckens ERIC BEUCKENS, 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) 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11 16590 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0871 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MADISON & SONS, located at 4261 Sunset Lane, Suite 100, Shingle Springs, CA 95682/ Mailing Address: 4261 Sunset Lane, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Future CEO LLC, 4261 Sunset Lane, 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: 08/17/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Stephen Riley STEPHEN RILEY, 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 08/18/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11 16591 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV2144 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Logan James Henneberry filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: LOGAN JAMES HENNEBERRY Proposed name: LOGAN JAMES JUSTRICH 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 2, 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 6, 2026. /s/ Hana Balfour Judge of the Superior Court 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11 16592 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV2223 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Noell Sierra Crummett

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.

Sutter Street Theatre in Folsom presents “Noises Off” through Sept. 13. and “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 The Art of the Automobile through Oct. 3. Museum opens at 11 a.m. daily, closed Mondays. For more information visit sacfinearts.org.

The Sacramento Fine Arts Center in Carmichael presents Classic Cars and Plein Air in the Foyer

The Sacramento History Museum presents Play Ball! Sacramento in the National Pastime through Oct. 18.

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For 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.

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Imagination Theatre at the El Dorado Fairgrounds presents “Night Watch” through Sept. 20. For tickets and more information visit itplacerville.org. Atrium Gallery at El Dorado Hills Town Center will host Hot August Days through Sept. 20. For more information visit edhtowncenter.com. Arts and Culture El Dorado will host Working Lands,

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Working People through Sept. 27 at the Switchboard Gallery, 525 Main St. in Placerville. For more information visit artsandcultureeldorado.org.

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and Colton Raine Downs filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: HENRY JAMES DOWNS Proposed name: HENRY OLIVER DOWNS 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 2, 2026, 8:35 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 2927 Meder Road, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on AUGUST 17, 2026. /s/ Hana Balfour Judge of the Superior Court 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11 16593 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0900 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ALL CARE MOVING, located at 500 Racquet Way, Suite 2, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Tyson C Mol, 500 Racquet Way, Suite 2, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/24/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Tyson Mol TYSON MOL, 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 08/24/2026 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) 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18 16619 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0899 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: OLGAS VINEYARD, located at 7300 Vineyard View Drive, Somerset, CA 95684/Mailing Address: PO Box 675, Somerset, CA 95684 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: 1. Olga M Silva, PO Box 675, Somerset, CA 95684 2. Wayne P Silva Jr, PO Box 675, Somerset, CA 95684 This business is conducted by a General Partnership

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Olga Silva OLGA SILVA, GENERAL PARTNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 08/24/2026 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) 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18 16620 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0898 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CEDAR & BLOOM, located at 5435 Davidson Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Porter Family Pastures LLC, 5435 Davidson Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: _____ The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/17/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Robert Porter ROBERT PORTER, 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 08/24/2026 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) 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18 16621 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0897 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CJO HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS, located at 9149 Bronzewing Place, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address:

Carol J Ornelas Development Advisors LLC, 3941 Park Drive, Suite 20-486, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Carol J Ornelas CAROL J. ORNELAS, 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 08/24/2026 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) 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18 16622 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV2276 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Riley Elizabeth Phillips filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: RILEY ELIZABETH PHILLIPS Proposed name: RILEY ELIZABETH JANELLE 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 16, 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 24, 2026. /s/ Hana Balfour HANA BALFOUR, Judge of the Superior Court 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18 16623 TITLE ORDER NO.: 4078179 TRUSTEE SALE NO.: 88937 LOAN NO.: 9160101322 APN: 001-111-038-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/22/2003. 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 9/22/2026 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALISTS, AS TRUSTEE as the duly appointed

Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded on 3/28/2003 as Instrument No. 20030030253-00 in book N/A, page N/A of official records in the Office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, executed by: JAMES N. HARDWICK, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, A FEDERAL ASSOCIATION, as Beneficiary WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by 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 Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: At the Main entrance to the County Courthouse, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: All that portion of Lot 8, Block 48, City of Placerville, as the same are marked, designated and numbered on the Official Map and in the field notes of the Official Survey of said City of Placerville, now on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder of said County of El Dorado, State of California, described as follows: BEGINNING at a 2”x2” wooden stake with brass tag stamped “RE 4391” marking the Southwest corner of said Lot 8; thence from said point of beginning North 07°51’40” East 148.75 feet; thence South 78°53’50” East 110.11 feet to a 3/4 inch iron pipe stamped “RE 7400”; thence South 11°34’ West 149.55 to the Northerly line of Bee Street; thence North 78°20’ West 100.50 feet to the point of beginning. 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: 621 BEE STREET PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 . The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $141,919.26 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: 8/25/2026 CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALISTS, AS TRUSTEE, as Trustee 8190 EAST KAISER BLVD., ANAHEIM HILLS, CA 92808 PHONE: 714-283-2180 FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION LOG ON TO: https://prestigepostandpub.com CALL: 949-776-4697 JANINA HOAK, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER PPP #26-009365 CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALISTS IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. “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 on 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 Legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  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 the outstanding lien 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. Please be advised that the trustee may require entity or trust bidders at this trustee’s sale to provide information, documentation and/ or certification of the vesting instructions and the data required to be reported pursuant to FinCEN regulations effective for transfers of residential real property to covered transferees on or after March 1, 2026. The required information must be provided to the trustee before a trustee’s deed upon sale will be issued for covered transfer. Additional information regarding these regulations and the required transferee information and certifications can be found at https://www.federalregister.gov/ documents/2024/08/29/2024-1919 8/anti-money-launderingregulations-for-residentail-realestate-transfers and https://www. fincen.gov/rre-faqs#d_5 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 California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 949-776-4697, or visit this Internet Web site https:// prestigepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case T.S.# 88937. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.” For sales conducted after January 1, 2021: NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 949-776-4697, or visit this internet website https:// prestigepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 88937 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; by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code; 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. Disclosure In compliance with CA civil code 2924f(F), the opening bid for the foreclosure sale is based on a valuation provided t the trustee by the lender of the lender’s representative. The trustee does not determine, verify , or opine on the accuracy of this valuation and makes no representation regarding the market value of the property subject to foreclosures (the “Property”). The trustee’s compliance or noncompliance with CA civil code 2924f(f) shall not be construed as an opinion, warranty, or representation regarding (i) the priority of the deed of trust being foreclosed, (ii) the condition of title to the Property, or (iii) any other matters affecting the Property, including the value of the Property. The trustee relies solely on the trustee’s sale guaranty and/ or information provided by the lender regarding the lien priority and title condition and does not independently verify such information. All bidders are solely responsible for conducting their own independent due diligence regarding the loan, the Property, its value, the lien priority of the deed of trust being foreclosed, and the condition of the title to the Property. The trustee assumes no liability for the accuracy or completeness of any information provided by third parties, including the lender. The valuation used to determine the minimum opening bid applies only to the initially scheduled sale date. Any postponement or continuation of the sale does not obligate the trustee to obtain or rely upon a new valuation, nor does it alter the trustee’s limited role in the process. 16625 8/28, 9/4, 9/11 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV2277 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Dana Hull filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: JULIE ALLYSON HULL Proposed name: JULIE ALLYSON BISORDI 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 16, 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 24, 2026. /s/ Hana Balfour HANA BALFOUR, Judge of the Superior Court 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18 16627 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV2292 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Debra Fowler filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: DEBRA FOWLER Proposed name: DEBORAH FOWLER 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 16, 2026, 8:35 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 2927 Meder Road, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on AUGUST 24, 2026. /s/ Hana Balfour HANA BALFOUR, Judge of the Superior Court 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18 16628 T.S. NO. 149415-CA APN: 122-480-014-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 3/31/2022. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 10/1/2026 at 2:30 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 4/8/2022 as Instrument No. 2022-0016223 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of El Dorado County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: CAROLYN MCGANN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, 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 FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; Outside the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 6025 EDGEHILL DR, EL DORADO HILLS, CA 95762-5474 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $495,129.73 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a

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title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (855) 313-3319 or visit this Internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 149415-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective 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 (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 149415-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (855) 313-3319 CLEAR RECON CORP 3333 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 225 San Diego, California 92108 9/4, 9/11, 9/18 16630 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0911 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RESONANT JOURNEY PRESENTS, located at 5288 Bantry Pl, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Brett F Dickman, 5288 Bantry Pl, 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: 08/27/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Brett F Dickman BRETT F. DICKMAN, 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 08/27/2026 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 16654 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0918 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PY’S TOY BOX, located at 3460 Robin Lane Unit 1, Cameron Park, CA 95682/Mailing Address: 4400 Fawn St, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: RW Enterprises of California, 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: 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 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 16657 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) 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25 16658 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) 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25 16659 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 EL DORADO RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS # 2026-09 Caldor forest and Community Restoration Project Community Center RELEASE DATE: September 1, 2026 CLOSING DATE: Proposals must be received by September 18, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. PROJECT TITLE:

“Caldor Forest and community restoration project – Community Center” CONTACT PERSONS: Mark Egbert District Manager El Dorado Resource Conservation District Mark.Egbert@ca.usda.gov 530-957-3472 Full proposal can be found at the RCD website: http://www. eldoradorcd.org 9/9, 9/11 16663 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 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Storelocal Cameron Park, located at 4395 Business Dr , Cameron Park, CA, 95682 will hold a Public Sale, to satisfy the lien of the owner. Units will be sold via online auction, at www.StorageTreasures. com. Bidding will begin at Friday September 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm and auction will close at or after Friday September 25, 2026 at 12:00 pm. The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, toys, boxes, clothes and misc. Name: Love Fisher Candice Ortega Robert Mac Bride & Mary Ellen Laumbach You must be 18 to bid online. Purchases must be made with cash (no checks accepted) and paid at the time of sale, plus any applicable sales tax. Buyers must provide a current copy of their resale permit to avoid sales tax. A cash cleaning deposit is required at the time of purchase. For deposit information, please contact the facility directly. Property grants all entries and exits to access unit won; no gate code is provided. Shelving is property of the owner and may not be removed. Owner reserves the right to bid and the right to refuse bids. Sale is subject to cancellation. The Mountain Democrat Published: September 11, 2026 9/11 16670 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF PLACERVILLE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 549 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667, on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM, for public input and discussion, and adoption, to consider all evidence and reports to a proposed resolution amending the City of Placerville’s Master Fee Schedule and amending Chapter 22 of Title 1 of the Municipal Code which establishes fees and charges for City services and cost comparison system. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES are invited to attend said HEARINGS and express opinions or submit written comments for or against the proposed resolution. FURTHER INFORMATION, including a copy of the services that will be charged, fees for those services, and the cost required to provide such services are available for inspection at the City’s Administration Department, City Hall, 3101 Center Street, Placerville, CA 95667, or by telephone at 530.642.5200. 9/11 16671 Legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS NO. CA-25-1019575-CL ORDER NO.: FIN-25008829 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/13/2020. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, or cash equivalent if deemed acceptable to the trustee, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): Matthew A Rhodes and Tina T Rhodes, husband and wife as joint tenants Recorded: 5/19/2020 as Instrument No. 2020-0022467-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of EL DORADO County, California; Date of Sale: 10/22/2026 at 01:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Main Entrance of the El Dorado County Superior Courthouse - Placerville Main Street Branch, located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $350,477.97 The purported property address is: 5816 MARJORIE WAY, POLLOCK PINES, CA 95726 Assessor’s Parcel No. : 101-141-034-000 All bidders, at the date, time, and place of the scheduled sale, will be required to show satisfactory support to the auctioneer of their ability to pay the amount they intend to bid, unless arrangements have been made with the trustee prior to the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-251019575-CL. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 866-6457711, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-251019575-CL to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE POST-SALE OVER BIDDERS:

For post-sale information in accordance with Section 2924m(e) of the California Civil Code, use file number CA-25-1019575-CL and call (866) 645-7711 or login to: http://www.qualityloan.com. The above statutorily mandated notices to Tenant, Prospective Owner-Occupant, and Prospective Post-Sale Over Bidders are brief summaries of what may be required under Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. Compliance with all relevant provisions will be required. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 866-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com PostSale Information (CCC 2924m(e)): (866) 645-7711 Reinstatement or Payoff Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION TS No.: CA-251019575-CL IDSPub #0317030 9/11/2026 9/18/2026 9/25/2026 9/11, 9/18, 9/25 16672 PUBLIC SALE INTERNET AUCTION NOTICE ONLINE ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION DATE: 9/28/2026 AUCTION CLOSING TIME: 12:00 Noon, Pacific. INTERNET AUCTION LOCATION: THEBLACKWELLAUCTIONCOMP ANY.HIBID.COM Official Records of El Dorado County Notice Of Right To Reclaim Abandoned Personal Property DOC #: 2026-0028553 Real Property Owner: Next Door Neighbor Homes LLC Abandoning party(s): Terrence McGowan et al Abandoned Property Location 3550 Eagle View Drive. Cameron Park, CA. 95682 Date Notice Served: 8/28/2026 Notice Expires: 9/16/2026 Property to be auctioned includes, but not limited to: Pictures, Posters, Artwork, Rock & Roll and Sports Memorabilia, Speakers, Drums, Flags Records, CD’s,Tv Furniture, Washer & Dryer, … and more. All items are ready to view at theblackwellauctioncompany.com . Preview in person on August 28th at 9am. Terms & Conditions: INTERNET ONLY BIDDING. Everything sold as is, where is with no warranties or guarantees expressed or implied. The sale is conducted pursuant to California Civil Code 1980-1991 governing the disposal of abandoned personal property. Cash only 18% Buyers Premium. CA Sales Tax where applicable. Payment must be made at the close of the auction, in Cash. Auction Day Announcements by The Blackwell Auction Company take precedence over published terms. To claim the items you won, Pick up the day of auction or the day after. $500 for each additional Day. All Bidders Must Register on theblackwellauctioncompany.hibid. com – CA Bond #543513R 9/11, 9/18 16673 NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of El Dorado, as lead agency, has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the below referenced Project. The Draft MND analyzes the potential environmental effects associated with the proposed Project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This Notice of Intent (NOI) is to provide responsible agencies and other interested parties with notice of the availability of the Draft MND and solicit comments and concerns regarding the environmental issues associated with the proposed Project. LEAD AGENCY: County of El Dorado, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 CONTACT: County Planner: Evan Mattes, 530-621-5994 PROJECT: CCUP22-0001/BH&2K Commercial Cannabis Cultivation PROJECT LOCATION: The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 094-090-010, consisting of 67.53 acres, is located on the west side of Fairplay Road, approximately 0.5 mile north of the intersection with Omo Ranch Road in the Fairplay area, Supervisorial District 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Commercial Cannabis Use Permit (CCUP) for the construction and operation of a cannabis cultivation/ nursery, harvest, processing, storage, and distribution facility on a 67.53-acre parcel. The project would consist of approximately 50,000 square feet (sf) of mature outdoor cannabis canopy grown in 5 license areas of 10,000 sf each, 9,990 sf of mature mixedlight cannabis canopy grown in six 3,136-sf hoop houses, and 4,200 sf of immature canopy grown in two 2,880-sf greenhouses. Phase II of the project would add four 2,880-sf greenhouses for an additional 8,400 sf of mature mixed-light canopy, resulting in a total of 68,390 sf of mature canopy and 4,200 sf of immature canopy at full buildout. Additional support structures include an 800sf processing building, a 1,000sf dry/cure building, a 640-sf equipment and storage building, five 5,000-gallon water storage tanks, a 504-sf cannabis waste area, and a 504-sf compost area. PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD: The public review period for the Draft MND set forth in CEQA for this

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project is 30 days, beginning September 14, 2026, and ending October 13, 2026. Any written comments must be received within the public review period. Copies of the Draft MND for this project may be reviewed and/or obtained in the County of El Dorado Planning and Building Department, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667, during normal business hours or online at https://www.eldoradocounty. ca.gov/Services/Businesses/ Cannabis-Information/CannabisCurrent-CEQA-Documents Please direct your comments to: County of El Dorado, Planning and Building Department, County Planner: Evan Mattes, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 or EMAIL: CannabisInfo@ edcgov.us PUBLIC HEARING: A public hearing before the Planning Commission has not been scheduled. Once that date has been determined, a public notice will be issued. COUNTY OF EL DORADO PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT KAREN L. GARNER, Director September 11, 2026 9/11 16674 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The County of El Dorado Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing in the Supervisors Meeting Room, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 on September 22, 2026, no earlier than 2:00 p.m., to consider the APPEALS continued from the June 23, 2026 meeting: TM-A260001 received from Dean Getz, TM-A26-0002 received from Gary Kinghorn, & TM-A26-0003 received from Tara Mccann, appealing the Planning Commission’s May 14, 2026 Approval of TM25-0003/ PD25-0005/Serrano Village M5 submitted by Serrano Associates, LLC. The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 123020-023, consisting of 8.42 acres, is located on the west side of Appian Way, at the intersection with Sangiovese Drive, in the El Dorado Hills area, Supervisorial District 1. (County Planner: Cameron Welch, email: Cameron.Welch@edcgov.us) The Planning Commission Approved TM25-0003/PD250005/Serrano Village M5 based on the Findings and Conditions of Approval on file with the Planning Division of the Planning and Building Department and online at https://eldorado.legistar.com/ Calendar.aspx Agenda and Staff Reports are available no less than 72 hours before the meeting at https:// eldorado.legistar.com/Calendar. aspx All persons interested are invited to attend and be heard or to write their comments to: Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: EDC.COB@EDCGOV.US. If you challenge the application in court, you may be limited to raising only those items you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board at, or prior to, the public hearing. COUNTY OF EL DORADO PLANNING COMMISSION KAREN L. GARNER, Executive Secretary September 11, 2026 9/11 16675 NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY NO. 25PR0350 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 1245 Julie Lane, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150; (APN: 032-281-018000). 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 September 23, 2026. Sale will be made on or after October 3, 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 $26,900.00 (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 $538,000.00. 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 9, 2026 Olivia Byron Cooper Public Guardian David A. Livingston County Counsel TDT (9/11/26; 9/16/26;9/23/26) 9/11, 9/16, 9/23 16676 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #2026-04 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT (CONSULTING) TO THE GEORGETOWN DIVIDE RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT RELEASE DATE: September 8, 2026 CLOSING DATE: Proposals must be received by October 8, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. PROJECT TITLE: “L26AC00051-00 - Georgetown Divide and El Dorado County Forest Stewardship Project” The full RFP can be found at the RCD website: https://www. eldoradorcd.org/ NONDISCRIMINATION: The program or activities conducted under this agreement will be in compliance with the nondiscrimination provisions contained in Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Civil Rights

Restoration Act of 1987 (Public Law 100-259); and other nondiscrimination statutes: namely, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and American’s With Disabilities Act of 1990. 9/11, 9/16 16677 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #2026-05 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL FORESTER (CONSULTING) TO THE GEORGETOWN DIVIDE RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT RELEASE DATE: September 8, 2026 CLOSING DATE: Proposals must be received by October 8, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. PROJECT TITLE: “L26AC00051-00 - Georgetown Divide and El Dorado County Forest Stewardship Project” The full RFP can be found at the RCD website: https://www. eldoradorcd.org/ NONDISCRIMINATION: The program or activities conducted under this agreement will be in compliance with the nondiscrimination provisions contained in Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (Public Law 100-259); and other nondiscrimination statutes: namely, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and American’s With Disabilities Act of 1990. 9/11, 9/16 16678 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR AN ORDINANCE OF THE CAMERON PARK COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT AMENDING AND REVISING ORDINANCE 2007-01 AND ORDINANCE 2008.02.20 AND ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL AND COMPLIANCE WITH CALGREEN RECYCLING REQUIREMENTS The Board of Directors of the Cameron Park Community Services District is considering the adoption of Ordinance No 2026.09.16, which would amend and revise Ordinance 2007-01 and Ordinance 2008.02.20 and establish rules and regulations for organic waste disposal and compliance with CALGreen recycling requirements. The public hearing is scheduled to occur on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 6:30PM at the Cameron Park Community Center, 2502 Country Club Drive, Cameron Park, California 95682. A printed copy of the proposed Ordinance is available for inspection by any person during regular office hours in the administrative offices of the District at 2502 Country Club Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682. A copy of the Ordinance is also posted on the District’s website. This has been published pursuant to the requirements of the California Governors Code Sections 25120 through 25132. Date: September 11, 2026 Mark Hornstra, Board Secretary Board of Directors of the Cameron Park Community Services District 9/11 16679 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 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

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) 16684 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2 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) 16685 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2

I, Sean M. Coppola, El Dorado County Treasurer/Tax Collector, certify that: Notice is hereby given that the real properties listed below were declared to be in tax default at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2023, by operation of law pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code section 3436. The declaration of default was due to non-payment of the total amount due for the taxes, assessments and other charges levied in 2022/2023 that were a lien on the listed real property. Taxdefaulted real property may be redeemed by payment of all unpaid taxes and assessments, together with the additional penalties and fees, as prescribed by law, or it may be redeemed under an installment plan of redemption. All information concerning redemption of tax-defaulted property will be furnished, upon request, by Sean M. Coppola, Treasurer/Tax Collector, 360 Fair Lane, Placerville, California 956674107, phone (530) 621-5800. The amount to redeem, including all penalties and fees, as of September 1, 2026, is shown opposite the parcel number and next to the name of the assessee. PARCEL NUMBERING SYSTEM EXPLANATION The Assessor's Parcel Number (APN), when used to describe property in this list, refers to the assessor's map book, the map page, the block on the map (if applicable), and the individual parcel on the map page or in the block. The assessor's maps and further explanation of the parcel numbering system are available in the assessor's office. Property tax defaulted on July 01, 2023, for taxes, assessments and other charges for the fiscal year 2022/2023. ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 009-390-017-000 014-304-003-000 041-492-007-000 041-632-008-000 050-210-030-000 060-450-011-000

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 NOTICE Name &PROPERTY Mailing OF THE TAX DEFAULT Address: (DELINQUENT) LIST 1. Christofer A Hudgens, 7071 I, Sean M. Coppola, El Dorado County Stacy Ln, Pollock Pines, CA 95726, Treasurer/Tax Collector, certify that: 2. Laura A Hudgens, 7071 Stacy Notice is hereby given that the real properties listed below were declared to be in tax default at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2023, by operation of law pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code section 3436. The declaration of default was due

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NOTICE OF THE PROPERTY TAX DEFAULT (DELINQUENT) LIST

060-450-012-000 060-450-013-000 500-045-076-000 526-432-014-000

527-302-009-520

LAST ASSESSEE

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TOURUBAROFF ALEXANDER (DECD) LAIRD JULIE A, VELEBIT PAUL E DAY MARY ELLEN SHEPHERD REBECCA ANN ZABLOTHNY DAVID, ZABLOTNY SHARRON ZABLOTHNY DAVID, ZABLOTNY SHARRON ZABLOTHNY DAVID, ZABLOTNY SHARRON PERGREM ROMONA J GONZALES RUL LUIS MANUEL BRAVO, SAINZ DE BRAVO MARIA TERESA MATHIS HEIDI H

AMOUNT TO REDEEM 9,661.81 2,972.41 2,343.94 1,326.20 4,898.39 1,977.33 2,141.81 1,295.43 271.83 823.52

483.58

I declare that the foregoing is true and correct. Sean M. Coppola Treasurer/Tax Collector El Dorado County Executed at Placerville, El Dorado County, California on September 1, 2026. Published in the Mountain Democrat on September 4, 2026 and September 11, 2026.

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Popcorn & Peanut Truffles Courtesy of The Popcorn Board

Sept. 13 brings a double treat — International Chocolate Day and National Peanut Day — making it a good excuse to indulge. Celebrate both with this popcorn recipe that combines chocolate and peanuts for a sweet-and-salty snack.

Ingredients 6 cups popped popcorn 1 cup roasted, salted peanuts 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup honey

Directions One Stir popcorn and peanuts together in a large bowl. Set aside.

Two Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 10 seconds, then stir. Continue heating in 10-second intervals, stirring after each, until chocolate is melted. Warm honey in the microwave for 10 seconds. Stir honey into chocolate until well blended.

Three Pour chocolate mixture over popcorn mixture and stir until popcorn

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These truffles are a sweet and salty way to celebrate the fall season.

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