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“Our community has lost one of its own — one of the county’s sons who placed service above self.” — Sheriff Jeff Leikauf

EDSO correctional officer dies in solo vehicle crash Mountain Democrat staff

Marietti began his career with EDSO in December 2024, serving at the Placerville and South Lake Tahoe jails. It was reported he was not on duty at the time of the crash. “Among his many attributes, Ryan demonstrated a strong work ethic, professionalism and a genuine desire to grow within the sheriff ’s office,” the statement notes. “He had set his sights on advancing through the ranks and building a career in service to our community.” Prior to his employment with EDSO, Marietti was a member of the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office Explorer Post 457, where he excelled and represented the post as a member of its competition team. The Ponderosa High School alum graduated in 2023. “Ryan will be greatly missed — not only by his family and friends, but by his EDSO family and the community he proudly chose to serve,” the message concludes.

The El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office mourns one of its own. Saturday morning, sheriff ’s officials confirmed Correctional Officer Ryan Marietti, 21, was killed a day earlier in a solo vehicle wreck on Highway 50 near Strawberry. “This tragic accident took the life of a member of our sheriff ’s office family and a valued member of our community,” a statement from EDSO reads. California Highway Patrol officers responded at 6:50 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28, to a damaged vehicle found far down an embankment near the 41-Mile Stone Tract on Highway 50, CHP Officer Andrew Brown said. The report indicates Marietti’s 2017 Toyota Tacoma was traveling eastbound when it went off the roadway on a sweeping curve and overturned as it went down an embankment on the highway’s southern edge, Brown shared. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. Brown noted it doesn’t appear any other vehicles were involved.

RYAN MARIETTI

■ See MARIETTI, page A3

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El Dorado County’s fire districts will receive additional funding if Measure S passes this November.

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Sales tax bump could smooth out emergency response system Army veteran receives Purple Heart Mountain Democrat photo by Shelly Thorene

Lt. Col. (ret.) Lauralee Flannery, center, pins the Purple Heart medal on Iraq war veteran Joshua Castro as American Legion Post 119 Chaplain Gary Gonsalves, right, watches during the Aug. 28 ceremony.

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Shelly Thorene Staff writer

riends and family of Sgt. Joshua Castro gathered at the El Dorado County Veterans Memorial Building Aug. 28 for a pinning ceremony awarding the serviceman the Purple Heart medal for wounds he received in the line of duty in the war in Iraq. American Legion Post 119 Chaplain Gary Gonsalves opened the ceremony with a prayer and acknowledged the Army serviceman’s sacrifice, asking for the recovery and healing for all those who have served. El Dorado County Veterans Service Officer and event emcee Jon Brown welcomed the crowd and

acknowledged Castro’s extraordinary service and sacrifice. “Today is not only about recognizing the wounds received in combat; it is about honoring a good life, forever changed and service to this nation,” said Brown. Brown traced the award’s history back to General George Washington who he said created a badge of military merit. “The award was revived in 1932 and is only awarded to members of the armed forces who are wounded or killed by enemy action. It is among our nation’s oldest and most revered military decorations because it cannot be earned through achievement. It must be paid for through sacrifice.”

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El Dorado County voters will decide in November whether to approve a proposed three-eighths-cent sales tax intended to provide dedicated funding for wildfire prevention, local fire districts and hospital/ emergency services. The El Dorado County Emergency Preparedness, Healthcare Access and Wildfire Prevention Initiative, known as Measure S, was placed on the ballot after the Board of Supervisors voted earlier this summer to move the measure forward. District 3 Supervisor Brian Veerkamp abstained because he’s a Marshall Medical Board of Directors member.

■ See PURPLE HEART, page A10

■ See MEASURE S, page A9

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her years of service to the Chamber and the community. Friends, fter 26 years leading colleagues, business leaders the El Dorado and local officials filled the County Chamber of speakers’ queue to share Commerce, Laurel Brenttheir appreciation for the Bumb is preparing to longtime Chamber leader. retire, but colleagues and Brent-Bumb announced community leaders made her retirement in March. it clear that her influence She has remained with the on the county is likely to chamber as an executive LAUREL BRENT-BUMB continue. assistant to help facilitate The El Dorado County the transition while Chief Board of Supervisors recently presented Operating Officer Ellen Vaughn has Brent-Bumb with a resolution recognizing assumed CEO duties. Brent-Bumb’s official

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Glen R. Himberg

Sept. 26, 1944 – Aug. 26, 2026

Glen R. Himberg, 82, passed away peacefully in Mill Valley, California. Born in Berkeley, California in 1944, he was the son of the late Ray and Aileen Himberg. A curious educator, craftsman, and outdoorsman, Glen grounded his life in the natural world. He taught eighth-grade science at Herbert Hoover Middle School. On the water, he was a veteran river guide with Whitewater Excitement, primarily navigating the South and Middle Forks of the American River while training generations of river runners. He ran the Tuolumne, Merced, Rogue, Feather, Klamath, Salmon, and Colorado rivers, among others, and logged several first descents in Nepal. He grew hops to brew beer, crafted fine jewelry, and foraged for wild mushrooms on Mt. Tamalpais with his daughter. He enjoyed playing banjo and growing chili peppers. He lived in Guatemala, explored Fiji, traveled to Kenya to visit his niece Faith, backpacked mountain trails, and taught cross-country skiing. An avid waterman, he loved fly fishing, free-dived for abalone and scallops, was a dive master, and once swam with wild orcas. Last but not least, he was a great dad. Glen was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Elaine Lee; and his niece, Louise Lee. He is survived by his daughter, Danica Himberg; his grandsons, Zac and John; his niece, Monica; his niece, Faith; and fellow guides, former students, and friends. At his request, there will be no formal service. Thank you for the friendship, stories, and support you shared with him over the years.

Joan Zollars

April 20, 1937 - Aug. 12, 2026

Joan passed away on August 12, 2026, at the age of 89, surrounded by family. She was born in Stockton, California, during the Great Depression and spent her early years in Byron. After World War II ended, her father found new work in Yosemite, and the family moved to El Portal, California. Joan’s teen years were adventurous: swimming in granite-lined streams, camping and picnicking in Yosemite’s hidden corners. She held summer jobs in the park where she met her husband, Waddie. Throughout their life together, they enjoyed offroad drives in the Sierra and RV trips throughout the West. She was always ready to collect pinecones, pods, moss, and branches for her many craft projects. Joan and Waddie had three boys before moving to Placerville in 1964, where they owned Zollars Chevron on Broadway for several decades. While raising three energetic boys, Joan was also active in the Christian Women’s Club, volunteered with the American Cancer Society, supported 4-H groups, and participated in other community activities. She worked annually at the El Dorado County Fair, managing the youth exhibit building. A talented crafter who worked in many different media, Joan was also a devoted garage-sale shopper and creative decorator. In later years, Joan and Waddie spent time at Alden Lane Nursery in Livermore, where they facilitated school tours, provided tractor rides, and made many lifelong friends. Joan will be remembered for her adventurous spirit, her steady devotion to family and friends, her creativity, and the generosity she shared with her community. Joan is survived by her three sons, Chuck Zollars, Greg Zollars (Delayne), and Joel Zollars (Corinna); grandchildren Brandon Zollars, Megan Hellam, Matthew Zollars, and Carley Methvin; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, Lowell (Waddie) Zollars.

Shirley Kay (Neave) Roberts

May 15, 1948 - Aug. 16, 2026

My friend, partner and love, Shirley K Roberts, passed away on August 16, 2026. Shirley was born May 15, 1948 in Coalinga, California, to James and Minerva Neave. She graduated from high school in 1966 at Clayton Valley High School in Concord, California. She also graduated from Cosmetology School at the same time. She worked in Danville, California right out of school. Shirley moved to Placerville area in 1967 to be closer to her family. Her first job was at Vi’s Beauty Salon in Placerville. She was a licensed Hairdresser for 55 years. Her last job was owner of Krazy Gal Salon. Shirley met her husband in 1971 when he was on leave from the Navy. They were married May 19, 1972, in Carson City, Nevada. In 1973 they welcomed a baby boy, Lee. Shirley is survived by her husband of 54 years Edward Roberts and her son and daughterin-law Lee and Tammy Roberts. She had nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. At her request there will not be any service. Shirley enjoyed rockhounding, walking on the beach at the ocean, going to casino and fishing at Caples Lake. She loved to cook and make candy at holiday season. She is and will be missed. Now you can rest.

Richard Charles Turrone

(“Dick” to his birth family, “Ty” to his immediate family and friends) Sep. 17, 1936 – Aug. 17, 2026

Richard (“Ty”) is survived by his wife of 55 years, Patricia (“Tish”); his children Christina (“Hazel”) Turrone, Lorilee Lucas, Gina (Jason) Becker, and Peter (Chelsea) Turrone; his grandchildren Brayden Turrone, Brooke Dobrowolski, Vincent Turrone, Tyson (“Ty”) Becker, and Miles Becker; his niece Susan (Blake) Yeaman; and his great-nephews Robert and David (Nichja) Yeaman. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles (“Carl”) and Marion Turrone, and his sister and brother-in-law, Virginia (Bud) Summerer. Ty loved his family, friends, good company, the law, vineyard maintenance / wine-making, and hiking at a fast pace — or simply walking in the woods. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and moved to Bergenfield, New Jersey at age three. His parents, Charles and Marion (Montano) Turrone, both born in Italy, immigrated to this country as young people, and Richard was always proud of his Italian heritage. He graduated from Jefferson Grammar School, then Bergenfield High School, where he played three years of football until an injury forced him to pursue acting instead, subsequently being voted Best Actor of his class. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Vermont in 1958 and was commissioned an Air Force Lieutenant through ROTC. He served on active duty from 1958 to 1962, training as a pilot before being reassigned to Personnel School, and spent most of his service at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico, with a TDY assignment in Turkey. He also served in the Air Force Reserves as a Captain until 1970. He earned his Juris Doctor from UC Hastings College of the Law in 1965, graduating with numerous honors including membership in the Order of the Coif and the Thurston Honor Society. He began his legal career as a Deputy District Attorney in Ventura County, then moved into civil trial work for Long and Levit Law Firm in San Francisco before opening his own law office in San Jose. He later formed a law association with former classmates, Jack Komar and Joe Moless, then the law partnership of Turrone & Komar. In addition, he taught law for fifteen years at Lincoln University Law School, earning Outstanding Law School Professor in 1981. He also was deeply active in his community throughout these years, volunteering at St. Christopher Church and serving with the St. Thomas More Society, the Elks Club, the Big Brother Big Sister Program, and the Santa Clara County Juvenile Law Executive Committee among others. He became a Court Commissioner for the Santa Clara County Municipal Court in 1983, was appointed a Municipal Court Judge in 1985, and was soon elevated to the Superior Court by Governor Deukmejian. He served as Presiding Judge from 2001 to 2002 and retired from the bench in 2004. In 2007, Ty and Tish moved to Shingle Springs, California, to continue their lives in retirement with much laughter and many adventures. It is here that he finally planted the vineyard that he had long dreamed of and studied viticulture and winemaking at UC Davis. His wines went on to earn many awards, most cherished among them being the Golden Bear Award from the California State Fair. A private ceremony will be attended by immediate family members only; but a Celebration of Life by invitation to extended family and friends will take place at a later date yet to be determined. Due to his devotion to the troubled youth who passed through his courtroom, donations appreciated in his memory in lieu of flowers to: Big Brothers Big Sisters or CASA

William (Bill) Scheuner July 31, 1934 - Aug. 11, 2026

William “Bill” Scheuner spent his youth in La Crescenta and Placerville. Strong and athletic, Bill set a high school shot put record before attending Oregon State University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Forestry. Bill’s first job with the U.S. Forest Service on the Eldorado National Forest lasted one month before he was drafted into the Army. While stationed in Germany, he discovered relatives on both sides of his family dating back to the 1500s. After two years in the U.S. Army, he returned to the Forest Service, where he enjoyed a 32-year career in timber management and later as the manager of the Placerville Nursery for 13 years. He and his wife owned and operated an Apple Hill farm, Grandpa’s Cellar, for 36 years. Bill loved trees and raising his children. He planted trees, measured trees, gifted his handcrafted bluebird nesting boxes, and served as the farm’s fix-it man. He enjoyed making wine and beer, volunteered as a Master Gardener, and was a member of E Clampus Vitus. Bill and his wife, Patricia, shared 57 years of marriage and a love of travel. Germany remained his favorite place. On his last trip to Europe in 2017, he spent time with his exchange-student son, Christian Boehning, in Berlin and traveling throughout Germany. Bill was easygoing, quietly funny, and deeply kind. He is survived by his wife Patricia, sons David and Bill Jr., daughter Karen Louise, and his grandsons Ove and William (Liam). Services are TBA.

Julian James Butler

March 23, 1967 - Aug. 5, 2026

Julian James Butler was born in 1967, at the RAF Hospital in Wiltshire, England to Colin W.J. Butler, a Flight Lieutenant in the Royal Air Force, and Jean Margaret Butler, a homemaker. He was later raised in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England. The youngest of three sons, Julian grew up with a deep love and admiration for his two older brothers. Their childhood was filled with humor and spirited rivalry, propelling Julian to keep up with his big brothers! Though he was the youngest, one of his brothers later reflected that Julian often seemed like the “oldest” brother because of his confidence, courage, and adventurous spirit. While in school, Julian excelled in Geography and Math, producing stacks of highly detailed, handwritten notes, which likely played a part in the next chapters of his life. Upon finishing his A levels in the British school system, he started feeling the itch to travel and made plans to start seeing the world with some of his closest friends. He traveled the world from age 18 to 21, sometimes picking up odd jobs in the countries he visited to get him to his next destination. On one of his travels, an unexpected encounter with another Englishman, along with their shared British humor on a beach in Tahiti, led to a life-long friendship, and the very reason Julian landed in Placerville, CA. Once in Placerville, Julian was planning his next journey with a close friend to travel the U.S. on their motorcycles, riding 500 miles a day! Amid the planning of this trip, he met the woman he would fall in love with and marry. Julian & Laura married a year after their first date, in his native England, and then came back to Placerville, California to build their life together. They considered one another their soulmates in a marriage that lasted nearly 30 years. Even after divorcing, the two retained a deep bond of love and respect which was the sum of nearly three decades together. Julian excelled athletically and he played competitive Soccer and Rugby into his late 30’s. He was a well-known fixture at his local gym in Placerville, California. “That tough & strong little British guy” who was known for his dry English humor, and the fact that he could lift nearly 3 times his body weight! Julian’s fitness was an asset for him as he started his own construction business called “UK Construction” The name of his company gave a nod to his native England, and preserved his proud heritage, while pursuing the American dream. Julian grew his successful construction business over 30 years, and was known among his peers to be one of the hardest working, straight-shooters, who earned a reputation for building some of the most beautiful custom homes in the Camino, CA. area. He was humorous & charming and took a personal approach with his clients, resulting in many lifelong friendships. Julian and Laura raised 3 children together; son, Sebastian, and daughters, Chloe & Megan. Family life was full of laughter & fun projects on their beautifully landscaped property, where Julian designed the landscaping & engineered intricate ponds and streams himself. The children have fond memories of stocking the ponds with fish and ducks with their dad. He taught his children so many things, even driving & using equipment on their property at a much younger age than one might expect! He had a lot of faith and confidence in his children, and he loved them deeply & unconditionally. The family enjoyed fantastic vacations and camping trips with family & friends. Those times were always full of laughter & endless jokes which are still reminisced about today! Laura and the children loved the wonderful family trips “home” to England, where they enjoyed soaking in the British culture, and the kids loved being exposed to their heritage. They have many memories of fun and special times with the English relatives. Julian was overjoyed by the birth of his first & only Grandchild, a girl, Zuri, in 2024. He was smitten with her. She was blessed to have the opportunity to spend some of his last precious days with him, “feeding the ducks with Gramps” at the Pond. Julian will be remembered for his incredible work ethic, his distinctive British accent, & his quick wit & charm; and using the phrase “That’s because I’m English!”. He was a wonderful, loyal friend who would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need and was generous to a fault. He loved his family with his whole heart. Julian’s family and friends are heartbroken; however, they are comforted in knowing he no longer suffering in daily pain. He is now once again with his own father, as well as his Heavenly Father. Julian is survived by the family he loved so dearly: his three beloved children, Sebastian Butler of Carson City, Nevada, Chloe Butler Woodside of Folsom, CA, and Megan Young of Placerville, CA; his baby granddaughter, Zuri Woodside; his former wife, Laura Butler of Placerville, CA; his two loving brothers, David Butler and wife Patricia, of Eastleigh, Hampshire England, and Neil Butler and wife Katie, of Burley-on-the-Hill, Rutland, England; his mother, Jean M. Butler of Eastleigh, Hampshire, England; as well as numerous in-laws, nieces, and nephews. A celebration of Julian’s life will be held at a later date. Details will be shared with family and friends when arrangements have been made.

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It was an honor to have Ryan choose to begin his law enforcement career with the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office, and a blessing to watch him grow in this calling. Although his life was tragically cut short, we are thankful for the life he lived, thankful that we were part of his story, and thankful that we knew him. Many within our community were able to watch Ryan grow — from starting as an Explorer with Post 457, representing the El Dorado County community as part of the Explorer Post Competition Team, to ultimately swearing in as a correctional officer with this office. I have no doubt that Ryan would have excelled in any pursuit or path he chose. I wish to thank the community that has shown nothing but unwavering support for Ryan, the Marietti family, and the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office. The messages, notes, and phone calls expressing concern, love, and support are nothing short of amazing and are so very much appreciated. Most of all, though, I wish to thank all the employees of the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office. Even as they mourn the loss of one of their own, they show up, honor the oath they have taken, and continue to serve our great community. Your unwavering service continues to humble and amaze me. I humbly ask everyone to continue to keep Ryan, Ryan’s parents, the entire Marietti family, and Ryan’s friends and coworkers in your thoughts and prayers. Sheriff Jeff Leikauf El Dorado County

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Robert Alan Rios went to be with the Lord peacefully in his sleep on August 14, 2026. He was born on September 30, 1952, at Fort MacArthur in San Pedro, California, to Ernest J. Rios and LouElla Pyeatt. Robert graduated from Torrance High School in 1970, where he was very active in high school football. For many years, Robert dedicated his time to coaching Little League and soccer, sharing his love of sports with the community. While in high school, Robert met the love of his life, Vicki. Not long after meeting her, Robert pursued her at the local theater where she worked. Soon they began a beautiful marriage that lasted 55 amazing years. Robert and Vicki built a life together filled with love, family, and faith. Robert was a proud Marine veteran and a skilled carpenter. He was a man who loved working with his hands and found great joy in woodworking, gardening, and painting. He was also an active elder in the church. Robert will be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a faithful friend. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Lynda Saenz and Charles Saenz. Robert is survived by his beloved wife, Vicki; his daughters, Trisa and Sierra; his son, Justin; his grandchildren, Ryan, Dylan, Megan, Mckenzie, and Hazel; and his greatgrandchildren, Dax, Keenan, and Emma. He is also survived by his siblings, Dan Saenz, Michael Rios, and Toni Scott. Robert knew where he was going and was not afraid. Services for Robert Alan Rios will be held on September 26, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Placerville, California.

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here was a time, not too many years ago, when drafting and enacting California’s budgets was a fairly transparent and straightforward process. The governor and legislators would agree on what revenues the state’s tax systems were DAN WALTERS likely to produce in the coming year and then dicker over how the money would be spent. There were disagreements, of course, particularly when Republicans had enough legislative seats to have a say in the outcome. But in the main, the voting public would have an understanding, through news coverage, of how their tax dollars were being spent. It’s difficult to pinpoint exactly when the process became opaque and the budget became a hodgepodge of phantom revenues, accounting gimmicks and off-the-books loans. However, there has been a quantum leap in opacity and complexity during Gavin Newsom’s Petek’s analysis notes governorship, a consequence of that the state has having one political not maintained a party so dominant that it’s completely cumulative account of insulated from how much money it accountability. Newsom and owes from five years of legislators can – and covering operational do – spend billions deficits, but his staff of dollars more than revenues cover. They has calculated the paper over the gaps “wall of debt” at $29.2 with what they call “solutions,” then brag billion … that their budgets are balanced. The 2026-27 budget that was enacted in June, said to be $351.7 billion (plus $188 billion in federal funds), is the latest example. It’s so convoluted that the Legislature’s own budget adviser, Legislative Analyst Gabe Petek, and his staff of fiscal experts, are somewhat perplexed about what Newsom and legislators wrought. Petek says as much in a new breakdown of the budget. “In most years, we would describe the size of the budget problem (or budget surplus) the Legislature addressed (or allocated) and the mix of choices that make up that total. This year, neither framing fits the budget package as neatly,” Petek says. He goes on to describe elements of the budget that seem contradictory, such as increasing

Letters to the Editor Bill deserved to be dumped EDITOR: alifornia Senate Appropriations Committee should be credited for holding AB2108 (retail theft) in suspense file permanently. This is great news! This outrageous bill, which would have destroyed Prop. 36, has been a major concern of Californians since its introduction. The bill was not supported by any party and lucked out in the Assembly by just one vote. However, the lone author of the bill, LaShae Sharp-Collins, issued a statement claiming that opponents of this bill had spread lies and misrepresentations that impacted discussions on the bill. In actuality, her charge is based on no grounds since our key point that AB2108 would have allowed people to keep stealing/ vandalizing without a criminal record is valid. If there is no record, Prop. 36 would not be able to be implemented since it requires a record of three theft convictions to have a possible felony charge

and that has been a major successful deterrence. To the contrary, Sharp-Collins is mendacious in stating that habitual thieves would not be given diversion due to AB2108. The bill states clearly: “creates a diversion or deferred entry of judgment program for individuals committing a theft offense or repeat theft offenses.” The bill does not stipulate that only first-offenders are eligible for diversion; otherwise we may not be strongly opposing it. In fact, all the major California law enforcement groups, who proposed Prop. 36, strongly oppose this baneful bill. Who understands Prop. 36 better than they do? They maintain that AB2108 would destroy or even dismantle Prop. 36 and that says it all. Prop. 36 was approved by about 70% of voters whose rights must be protected. Sharp-Collins’ statement that this bill is identical to existing diversion for mental health and substance abuse is delusive. Theft and ■ See LETTERS, page A5

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The atom bomb, known he Smithas “Little Boy,” was sonian is at dropped on Hiroshima it again. But on the day I am writing now, not this column, Aug. 6, and just the Air and Space “Fatman” was dropped Museum, but the entire enterprise, is going on Nagasaki three days woke. The director later, ending World War of the Smithsonian II on Aug. 14, 1945. It National Museum of saved tens of thousands American History, of American lives. And Anthea Hartig (she gets that’s all that counted. paid an annual salary Here are the true LARRY WEITZMAN of almost $400,000), facts. In the last major was grilled by House battle before the war’s end, we invaded Okinawa in April of Republicans because of a 162-page 1945 with 170,000 men. They faced White House report accusing the 110,000 hardened, dug in Japanese museum of “radical activist ideology,” troops. The Japanese were told to political revisionism and antifight to the death. At the battle’s end, American bias. the Americans sustained over 50,000 This historical revisionism is not casualties with over 12,000 killed new at the Smithsonian, it has been outright, including commanding Gen. ongoing for at least 32 years, since Simon Bolivar Buckner (Gen. Buckner October 1994, when the Air and was the highest-ranking officer killed Space Museum created a display in WWII) and tens of thousands were “commemorating” the dropping maimed for life. In this battle the of the Atom bomb showing the Japanese sent over 3,000 kamikaze United States to be the evil, vengeful pilots at our Navy and ground troops. aggressor against the “victim” Our Navy had 4,900 killed and a Japan, which was nothing short of similar number wounded, almost all outrageous historical revisionism.

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These people are paid by us taxpayers and their attempt to rewrite history, lie and circumvent the truth and to paint this country as an enemy of the people and the evil empire of World War II should be met with nothing less than their dismissal. from Kamikaze attacks. The Japanese had almost 100,000 killed (more than the number killed from the Hiroshima atom bomb), Lt. General Ushijima and his Chief of Staff committed Seppuku in full dress uniform. And this was for a small island just 340 miles south of Japan. The Battle for Iwo Jima cost 7,000 American men their lives (19,000 wounded) in the fight for an even smaller island (approximately 5 miles by 3 miles) 750 miles from Japan. This battle took place during February and March of 1945. The Japanese had 25,000 killed and we took only 1,000 prisoners. Prior to dropping the Atomic Bomb, we gave Japan several ultimatums which required unconditional surrender. Japan refused. We had a choice. We could continue the war and negotiate a surrender, during

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which time our troops were still under attack and being killed. We could risk the chance that the Soviet Union would invade (they did declare war on Japan on Aug. 8, 1945) and try to occupy Japan after the war with unknown results (the Soviets remember the Sino-Russian War of 1905 with a vengeance). We could eventually be forced to actually invade Japan. All of these possibilities would mean the substantial loss of more American lives, whether it be 1,000 or 1,000,000. We did not attack first. We were attacked while trying to negotiate a peace with Japan to stop hostilities from starting. A sneak attack. Several thousand men, women and children were killed or severely wounded in that attack. ■ See WEITZMAN, page A5

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Bruins dish up offense against Cougars in Gold Pan Game Mike Bush

Mountain Democrat correspondent The host Bruins scored often in Friday’s Gold Pan Game at SimonBruin Stadium in Shingle Springs. A huge lead at halftime paved the way for Ponderosa, which recorded a 63-18 victory over El Dorado in the opener for both teams. The win was the fourth consecutive for the Bruins. The Aug. 28 Gold Pan Game was the 50th edition, which ended with the final quarter using a running clock. After forcing El Dorado three and out on defense to start the first quarter, Ponderosa went to work after the football was spotted on the 50-yard line on the punt return. Five plays later, Bruin quarterback Colton Ridgley threw a 10-yard screen pass to wide receiver Zealand Jenks, who went into the end zone for the touchdown. Weston Komulaninen booted the extra point for a 7-0 score with 8:19 left in the first quarter. “We’ve got some guys at receiver that can run,” said Ponderosa head coach Davy Johnson. “The run game was a good look. We missed throwing the ball here and there when we could (throw).” After El Dorado went three and out again, the Bruins found the end zone again after receiving the punt return at their own 40. Ponderosa used mostly running plays, which set up the next touchdown. The drive concluded when Ridgley rolled out of the pocket and found wide receiver Ethan Hammersly on a 31-yard score. Komulaninen’s kick was good to make it 14-0 at 4:46.

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El Dorado, on its third offensive possession in the quarter, could not get out of its side of the field. The Bruins’ next touchdown came at 26 seconds left in the quarter when running back Nathan Burrows ran the ball in 6 yards. Ponderosa opted for the 2-point conversion, a pass that was good when Ridgley hit Burrows in the end zone again for a 22-0 score. El Dorado used big plays to score its first touchdown of the game at 10:09 in the second quarter for a 22-6 score. Quarterback Leland Thomas found wide receiver Jordan Earnshaw on a 25-yard gain, moving the ball to

the Cougar 46. Running back Luca Bird gained 19 yards on the next play, moving the ball to the Ponderosa 35. Three plays later, after losing a combined 8 yards on run plays, El Dorado scored when Thomas hit Wyatt Parsons for 43 yards. The Cougars opted for the 2-point conversion but was stopped short. “We felt all week that we could take advantage when we had 1-on-1 situations,” said El Dorado head coach Kevin Placek. “That was the big play that would finish that drive off.” Ponderosa dominated the rest of the second quarter for a 46-6 halftime

country did not do wrong and we are not the enemy. The men who carried out that mission in a B-29 named Enola Gay piloted by Col. Paul Tibbets (and crew) should be considered heroes. “Fatman” was dropped by a second B-29 named Bockscar piloted by Capt. Frederick C. Bock. In an interview with Col. Tibbets about 25 years ago, I asked him, “Would you do it again?” Col. Tibbets responded without hesitation, “In a

New York heartbeat!” When that fateful decision was made, Japan was our enemy and that must be remembered and understood along with their dastardly and atrocious war time crimes, like the Bataan Death March. The final question I have is why any of these Smithsonian directors and curators, including Director Anthea Hartig, are still on the public payroll? These people are paid by us taxpayers

and their attempt to rewrite history, lie and circumvent the truth and to paint this country as an enemy of the people and the evil empire of World War II should be met with nothing less than their dismissal. Why did the Smithsonian curators paint the United States as evil? Sounds just like our judicial system where the criminal becomes the victim. Larry Weitzman is a former El Dorado County resident.

alert and not let politicians keep pushing for illogical bills as AB2108 for criminals. Furthermore, we must relentlessly demand adequate funding for Prop. 36. Otherwise, the drug rehab part of Prop. 36 cannot be implemented properly. Every society needs proper law and order regardless! FRANK LEE Vice president of California Coalition Against Drugs

immediate goal. While this is my perspective, I believe it is crucial that every voter conducts their own due diligence. Do not rely on the selective facts presented in this letter; instead, read the full text of the measure, research the court rulings and decide for yourself whether this proposal truly protects democracy or restricts access to the ballot box. Specifically, the strict identification requirements in Prop. 39 will disproportionately affect voters who rely on mail-in ballots — a system that is vital to El Dorado County. According to El Dorado County government data, 80% of the votes cast in the 2024 Presidential Election were mail-in votes. If we lose the ability to vote by mail due to the new hurdles proposed in Prop. 39, the results will be drastic for our county. We risk disenfranchising seniors, disabled voters and busy residents who depend on the convenience and security of mail-in voting. Furthermore, Ms. Gherardi’s claim that Sonja Shaw will win in the November election is wishful thinking at best. Out of the 10 candidates in the June 2026 primary, Shaw received only 22.6% of the vote, while Richard

Barrera received 20.3%. Since no candidate secured a majority, only these two will advance to the November runoff. With the race still wide open, the suggestion that Democrats passed an amendment to reduce the duties and authority of the superintendent of schools because they believe Shaw will win is nothing more than fear-mongering. It is premature to assume Shaw will win. Recent court rulings have already clarified the language of Prop. 39. A Sacramento County judge ruled that the attorney general’s title was accurate, and a countersuit by top Democrats successfully argued that the measure adds new hurdles and would cost taxpayers tens of millions of dollars annually. I urge all California voters, especially those in El Dorado County, to research Proposition 39 for themselves. Do not be swayed by deceptive rhetoric. If we allow measures that restrict access to voting, we will face drastic consequences for our democracy. Please vote responsibly and protect the right to vote for all Californians. KRISTEN EMERY Placerville

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vandalism are willfully committed crimes hurting others while mental health and substance abuse belong to a different category and thus her analogy is misleading. For instance, DUI hurts others and thus the vast majority of DUI offenders in California cannot receive judicial diversion. Under California Vehicle Code § 23640, the state explicitly prohibits courts from offering diversion or suspending criminal proceedings in exchange for completing a treatment or education program for DUI charges. Moreover, she claimed her bill limited theft diversion to “crimes of necessity” driven by poverty. However, the language of the bill had no such limiting language and that is also a wrong excuse to pardon crimes continuously. Approval of AB2108 would render California retailers impossible to operate properly leading to the downfall of retail businesses, much less tax revenue, and much less subsidies to the poor. Thus, AB2108 harms the poor instead. Citizens should continue to be

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Ponderosa quarterback Colton Ridgley looks for a receiver down the field while El Dorado defensive lineman Jesse Parker gives chase in Friday’s Gold Pan Game at Simon-Bruin Stadium. Ridgley and the Bruins posted a 63-18 win over the Cougars.

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Japan was given a choice before the bomb was dropped. They chose to continue the war. In warfare, the well being and safety of our fighting forces and civilian population are paramount. The well being and safety of the Japanese were not. If the Bomb saved the lives of Americans (and there is no disputing that it saved tens of thousands), then it was the duty of the Commander in Chief to save those lives. The President and this great

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score. Ridgley continued his scoring ways, this time on his feet on a 9-yard with 7:03 left on the clock. A 2-point conversion run, also by him, was good for a 30-6 score. The next touchdown came at 50 seconds left. Ridgley scored again, this time on a 6-yard quarterback keeper. He also threw for the 2-point conversion, this one to Lucas Kavert. The score was now 38-6. No time was left on the clock when Ponderosa scored its final touchdown of the first half. Ridgley hit Komulaninen again, this time on a 20-yard TD score. Ridgley’s 2-point run was good. Ponderosa scored two of its next three touchdowns in the third quarter. The first one came at 10:39 when Ridgley continued his terror on offense, also through the air when he found an open Hammersly again on a 40-yard touchdown pass. The extrapoint kick made it 53-6. The Bruins increased their lead to 56-6 when Komulainen booted a 21-yard field goal with 4:06 on the clock. Ponderosa tacked on its final touchdown of the night in the fourth quarter when tailback Spencer Oakes crossed the goal line on a 17-yard run at 10:15. The extra-point kick was good, making it 63-12. El Dorado scored its second touchdown of the game at 1:15 left in the third quarter. Thomas threw his second scoring pass of the game, this time to tight end Jesse Parker of 40

Research for yourself EDITOR: am writing to rebut a recent letter by Terry Gherardi, a member of the El Dorado County Republican Party and “Ex-Officio of Tom McClintock.” While Ms. Gherardi claims to defend election integrity, her arguments are deceptive and dangerously misleading. Ms. Gherardi’s letter feels less like a defense of integrity and more like an attempt to confuse voters. In my opinion, Proposition 39 is a strategic move designed to eventually suppress the vote, even if that is not its stated

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spending that overshoots historically high revenues and depending on reserves and loans to cover the outgo while also placing more money into a new “surplus holding account.” Although the budget package includes some traditional budget solutions, “taken altogether, this makes the budget condition difficult to describe concisely,” Petek says. To rationalize the budget’s contents, Petek divides his analysis into “budget choices on both sides of the ledger,” one covering the spending side and the other on how the gap between income and outgo was closed. Petek calculates that the budget “includes about $14 billion in budget solutions” to close the gap, primarily tapping reserves and borrowing. The loan is accomplished by withholding $3.9 billion in aid to local school systems mandated by the state constitution, money that must be eventually paid. However, Petek points out that that $14 billion in “solutions” is less than the $18.5 billion operating deficit Newsom’s administration estimates during the fiscal year, thus continuing the deficit spending that has marked

all of Newsom’s second term budgets. They stem from Newsom’s 2022 declaration that the state had a $97.5 surplus, due to mushrooming income tax revenues. That led to a sharp increase in spending, but the surplus turned out to be a mirage and the administration eventually acknowledged it overestimated revenues over four years by $165 billion. Petek’s analysis notes that the state has not maintained a cumulative account of how much money it owes from five years of covering operational deficits, but his staff has calculated the “wall of debt” at $29.2 billion, including the $3.9 billion in school aid being withheld this year. A jaundiced view of the ongoing deficits and the debt that’s been amassed to cover them might be that they are Newsom’s training to become president, given the federal governments chronic deficits and its $40 trillion national debt. Dan Walters is a journalist and author who writes for CALmatters. org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media venture explaining California policies and politics.

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JEN THOMAS, MOOV EL DORADO HILLS Your local source of truth for physician-led, science-based wellness—offering aesthetics, hormone optimization, GLP-1 care, and performance recovery. With over 20 years as an emergency nurse and 13+ as a master injector, Jen blends clinical precision with artistry in aesthetics. She specializes in neuromodulators, fillers, and lasers, crafting personalized treatments that highlight each patient’s unique features while maintaining a natural look and authentic confidence. (951) 992-6974, moov.health/locations/el-dorado-hills/ GREGORY CLARK, LAW OFFICE OF GREGORY S. CLARK Whether you’re navigating a difficult divorce, facing criminal charges, or need a simple estate plan, Law Office of Gregory S. Clark is here to help. As a dedicated trial attorney serving Placerville, El Dorado County, and surrounding foothill communities, they bring clarity, compassion, and local insight to every case.(530) 626-5175, www.gregclarklaw.com

UCAN Action Alert Dear Business and Community Members, We are writing to ask you to take part in a grassroots Action Alert effort to defeat AB 2564 (Ward) in the Legislature. As part of the United Chamber Advocacy Network, the El Dorado County Chamber OPPOSES AB 2564 (Ward) because it will outlaw a vast range of existing, consumer-friendly discounts and conflicts with California’s existing law on data collection and usage, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as well as the CCPA’s implementing regulations. Moreover, AB 2564 uses undefined and ambiguous terms, meaning it will be difficult for employers to ascertain whether they are in compliance with its language without litigation. Because AB 2564 is enforced via legal action by private citizens or by state and local prosecutors, we expect these vagaries to add considerable litigation costs for businesses who are simply trying to offer long-standing discounts to consumer. Context: AB 2564 Outlaws Offering Different Prices-Including Discounted Prices-Based on Any Sort of Data. AB 2564 Outlaws Consumer-

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Leadership Recognition

Assemblymember Joe Patterson (with photo); Laurel Brent-Bumb; Victor Wolfe, Field Representative to Assemblymember Patterson; and Dana Jorgensen, District Representative to Heather Hadwick)

Former EDC Chamber CEO, Laurel Brent-Bumb was recently recognized by the California Legislature with a resolution which read in summary — “Resolved by Assembly Members Joe Patterson and Heather Hadwick, That they take great pleasure in commending Laurel BrentBumb for the leadership she has provided to the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce during her tenure as Chief Executive Officer, applaud her for her exemplary record of achievements in business and community service, and express sincere, best wishes for her continued success in the years to come.”

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SEPTEMBER Chamber

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Champions:

How YOUR business can hire a parttime employee and not pay their wages for up to a year El Dorado County is a little different. Local businesses can help show that different doesn’t have to mean deficient. Consider hiring a capable employee who happens to have a developmental disability and is a client of ALTA California Regional Center (ACRC). The kicker: a special Paid Internship Program option can provide valuable, dedicated staff, at no wage cost to your business for up to a year.

What’s the story? Sacramento-based ACRC is one of 21 independent, non-profit Regional Centers in the state, contracted by the Department of Developmental Services to provide enriching services and support to developmentally disabled people of all ages under the 1969 California Law, The Lanterman Act. ACRC’s local field office is right here in Placerville on Main Street. In partnership with well-known local service providers such as PRIDE Industries, In Alliance, Empower Academy, On My Own and MORE Rehabilitation, ACRC helps clients pursue fuller, more independent lives—including the dignity, income, confidence and belonging that can come through meaningful work. Yet getting hired can be extraordinarily difficult. A client with autism spectrum disorder, for example, may have the skills to do the job but struggle in a traditional interview because of social anxiety, processing differences or expressive-language challenges. The result is painful and common: capable people are overlooked before they ever have the chance to show what they can do. Consider one real example, shared anonymously: a bright, responsible 28-year-old ACRC client with mild autism spectrum disorder earned two computer-science-related degrees from UC Berkeley. Four years after graduation, despite efforts through the Department of Rehabilitation, ACRCsupported vocational services and his own job search, he has not obtained even one job in his field. That is where the Paid Internship Program (PIP) can create a true win-win. Through this program, eligible ACRC clients can work in a community, inte-

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grated setting for up to 1,040 hours over 12 months—roughly half time over a full year. The intern is paid at least minimum wage, and employer-related wage costs are funded through the regional center—meaning there is no wage cost to the participating business during the internship period. Depending on the schedule, this can support parttime work for up to a year or a shorter full-time internship experience. What does the employer give in return? Respect. A willingness to see the person first. Practical training and mentoring. Patience with reasonable, often simple accommodations—perhaps a slightly later start time when transportation is a barrier, written instructions to supplement verbal directions, or extra time to learn a new routine. Most of all, the employer offers what every job seeker needs: a chance. ACRC and experienced vocational vendors such as PRIDE help match candidates, identify supports and assist with job coaching and problem-solving as needed. For a small business that could use extra help, a PIP arrangement may offer a low-risk way to meet a need while changing the trajectory of someone’s life. While enticing, the PIP is not the only kind of employment our clients can obtain. Job coaching and support is available and provided whether an employee joins as an intern or regular hire by your business. El Dorado County’s business community has always been strongest when it recognizes local potential. ACRC clients who can work and want to work are part of that potential. They are not defined by a diagnosis. They are students, neighbors, artists, problem-solvers, coworkers and community members. They are ready to contribute. They are often the most loyal and dependable employees you’ll ever hire. The question is whether more employers are ready to open the door. Maybe that’s you.

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is seeking his first career opportunity in his field. Through the Paid Internship Program you can work out a customized employment plan where you get the worker, at no wage cost for up to a year. In return, the employer provides men-

torship, training, respect and reasonable support. Interested? Give our Employment Specialist, Carly Moorman a call or email at: (916) 290-4183, cmoorman@ altaregional.org

SEPTEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS Miners on Main Scavenger Hunt There are ten “Miners” hidden throughout Main Street Placerville from Sacramento Street to Clay Street. These Miners all had an impact on Placerville and El Dorado County during the Gold Rush period. Each miner has a QR code on the medallion that will take you to a webpage about the miners when scanned with your phone camera. So grab your phone and begin your hunt. visit-eldorado.com/miners-on-main/ Hwy 50 Brewery Music and Events https://hwy50brewery.com/live-music/ El Dorado Hills Town Center Events https://edhtowncenter.com/upcoming-events/ Starfield Vineyard Events www.starfieldvineyards.com Sierra Vista Winery Events www.sierravistawinery.com/upcoming-events/ American River Conservancy Events Conservation, Recreation, Stewardship, Education https://arconservancy.org/events/ Pollock Pines Camino Community Center Yoga Class first Mondays 9:30 a.m., Bingo Night every Tuesday 5:00 p.m. https://www.pollockpinesca.org/activities Placerville Speedway Sept 12 - 21st Annual Forni-Humphreys Classic Championship Night Points Race #15: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Pure Stocks, Ltd. Late Models & Mini Trucks Sept 25 & 26 Malicious Monster Trucks Night Gates open at 5 pm, Pit party at 5:30 pm, Showtime at 7 pm www.placervillespeedway.com Moonlight Tours Weekly on Thursday, Friday & Saturday. Where historic gold town stories are as rich as the ore once was, and the ghost tours are so chilling, even the specters have goosebumps. (530) 4974960, moonlightghosttours@gmail.com, https://moonlighttours.co/ Community Observatory Night Sky Viewing Weekly on Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. 6699 Campus Dr, Placerville. $2 parking fee at the college. www.communityobservatory.com (530) 344-5707 Certified Farmer’s Markets El Dorado Hills Community Center, 1021 Harvard Way. Sundays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cameron Park, Burke Junction, 3300 Coach Ln, Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cameron Park, 2502 Country Club Dr. Fridays, 8 a.m. to Noon Placerville, 337 Placerville Dr. Saturdays, 8 a.m. to Noon Placerville, Main Street, Mooney Lot, Wednesdays, 4 to 8 p.m. Camino, El Dorado Orchards, 2881 North Canyon Rd. Sundays, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Beginning June 7, 2026 Garden Valley People’s Mountain Market, Marshall Rd. and Garden Valley Rd. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to Noon Coloma, Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park - Mill Parking Lot Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 5 p.m. to Sunset starting June 9 Somerset Farmers Market, 5951 Mount Aukum Rd (E16). Thursdays, 3 to 6:30 p.m.. https://eldoradofarmersmarket.com/ Sept 5 El Dorado Hills Brewfest Feature 40+ breweries, cideries, and a sprinkling of wineries – along with food trucks, live entertainment and more! This year‘s Brewfest is at the El Dorado Hills Town Center, stretching from the amphitheatre to the bridge and all the way to Vine Street. Enjoy the perfect blend of walkability and local charm just steps away from restaurants, shops and more. https://www.eldoradohillsbrewfest.org/ Sept 5 & 6: Fairplay 250 We’re toasting 250 years of freedom and community the Fair Play way: award-winning wines, live music, food from your favorite member wineries, and a relaxed celebration of everything that makes our nation great. Tickets are $25 for a 2-day pass — that’s 11 wineries, two days, and however many glasses it takes to find your new favorite. Grab yours before the weekend fills up. www.fairplaywine.com/ fairplay-250-labor-day Sept 6: Myka Cellars Labor Day & California Birthday Celebration Concert 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. www.mykaestates.com/ events/ Sept 3 - 27: Exhibition “Working Lands, Working People” Presented by Arts and Culture El Dorado’s Switchboard Gallery. Celebrating the profound intersections of land, labor, and life in El Dorado County and the Sierra Nevada foothills. This exhibition will feature art that captures our unique regional environment, from our natural landscapes and vital watersheds to the realities of agriculture, rural life, and our diverse trades and crafts; viewing the land not as a backdrop, but as an active participant in our lived experience. artsandcultureeldorado.org/ working-lands-working-people/

Sept 12: City of Placerville Pool Paw-ty Forget the dog park. Forget the backyard sprinkler. This time, your four-legged bestie gets to dive, splash, and swim. 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. $15 per dog. Space is limited, so don’t let your pup hear about this from another dog at the park! Registration will be taken at the Aquatic Center the day of the event. More info on City of Placerville Recreation and Parks FaceBook page Sept 13: Gold Country Run 10K, 5K and Kids K Presented by Marshall, the run will start and finish in the pristine El Dorado Hills Town Center. Managed by Sierra Endurance Events featuring a course with an initial loop in Town Center followed by and out and back (with a screaming fast finish!) making it a great event for participants and spectators alike! goldcountryrunandsport.com/gold-country-run/ Sept 18 – 20: Handblown Pumpkin Patch Bluestone Meadow Lavender Farm, 2025 Carson Rd, Placerville. Over 6000 handblown glass pumpkins, acorns, apples, flowers and more displayed in a traditional pumpkin patch setting! made by local artisans. FREE Admission, popcorn & parking. Live Glassblowing Demos. Lavender Products. Friendly Llamas, Alpaca and more! 2bglass.com/blogs/events/handblown-glasspumpkin-patch Sept 19: Placerville Oktoberfest Beer, food, music and the Dachshund Dash! Plus the Giant Zucchini contest returns This is a FREE all ages, family friendly event. We’re bringing a little bit of Bavaria to Main Street and celebrating the Harvest! All the fun you enjoy! Great beer, wine and German foods and snacks, live music, Kid Zone and contests. Plus Old Town Grill will be cooking up their famous bratwursts! 2 – 8 p.m. www.placervillemerchants.org/event-details/ placerville-oktoberfest Sept 19: Madroña Harvest Dinner – A New Orleans Harvest Celebration We’ll gather around the table to enjoy an evening of delicious appetizers, flavorful dishes, and thoughtfully selected wines, all with a touch of Southern charm and Louisiana flair. Come raise a glass, savor the season’s bounty, and enjoy an evening filled with good food, laughter, music, and even better company. Laissez les bons temps rouler! 5:30pm - 8:30pm Tickets $90.00 general public ($80 Club Members) madronavineyards.com Sept 19: 3rd Annual Denim & Diamonds Rustic Gala A benefit for Sweet Dreams Foundation, for families with medically fragile children. Individual ticket sales are now closed, but Sponsorships are still available. https://www.sweet-dreams.org/events

Sept 19: Shakespeare in the Vines at Sierra Vista All the vineyard’s a stage and you’re invited to an unforgettable evening of wine, food, laughter, and theatrical mischief at Sierra Vista Winery! Settle into table seating and enjoy a delicious buffet-style dinner while talented performers bring six entertaining acts from six different Shakespeare plays to life. This won’t be your traditional night at the theater, each act includes a playful drinking game, so listen closely and keep your wine glass ready! Tickets – sierravistawinery.com/event/shakespeare-in-the-vines/ Sept 20: Chase Down Main Scavenger Hunt Supporting ASPIREkids. Working with schools, counselors, and social workers to give kids the chance to participate in the simple joys of childhood—like art classes, sports, and prom. Our mission is to provide the support and resources that build resilience, confidence, and a sense of normalcy, empowering each child for a brighter future. 1 – 4:30 p.m. www.aspirekidseldorado.org/chasedownmain Sept 24: Sip & Socialize Game Night @ The Pouring Parlor Inside The Extraordinary Camino Hotel. Join us every 4th Thursday of the month for Beer & Board Games from 7 – 9 p.m. www.thepouringparlorcamino.com Sept 25, 26, & 27: Placerville Arts Association Artists Open Studio Tour Come meet and experience the exceptional art of 40 award-winning artists at ten different art studios. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. www.placervillearts.com/paa-studio-tour Sept 26: Active 20-30 Unicorn Dash Dress in your finest Unicorn attire and run for a cause! Whether you’re dashing toward a personal best, team building with coworkers, or just living your best glitter life, we can’t wait to see you on the track. Let’s run, raise, and rally for El Dorado County kids! All proceeds go to support our Annual Backpack Shopping Spree, helping local youth get the clothing and supplies they need for a strong start to the school year! https://goldrush1034.org/unicorn-dash-5k/ For more information on these and other events, visit www.visiteldorado.com Event date, time, cost or locations are subject to change. Prior to attending an event, please confirm the information. ADD YOUR EVENT HERE: www.visit-eldorado.com/community-calendar

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Brent-Bumb

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Adam Anderson, secretary of the chamber board and owner of WealthGuard Advisors, credited BrentBumb with helping him navigate the county as a new business owner. “She’s done so much for this community,” Anderson said, recalling Brent-Bumb’s mentorship and guidance. Debbie Manning of the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce described their relationship as competitive in the past but said they learned that working together made both organizations better. “Together we were stronger,” Manning said, thanking Brent-Bumb for her leadership and dedication to the county. El Dorado County Superintendent of Schools Ed Manansala, also a chamber board member, said BrentBumb’s influence extended well beyond the business community. He recalled meeting her during his 2013 interview for his position and said she immediately demonstrated a commitment to the county’s students and community partnerships. “She was a champion for the 30-plus thousand students in El Dorado County,” Manansala said. He recalled a quote from Brent-Bumb that became a greeting at the chamber. “I might not be getting it perfect,” he said. “But this morning I thought of her when the sun was rising … that idea ‘Today is going to be a great day in El Dorado County’ and that is something that just rings from her and well beyond retirement.” Mike Kobus, owner of Koby Pest Control and a chamber board member, recalled initially being reluctant to join the chamber. Brent-Bumb encouraged him to give the organization a chance, eventually leading him to become a board member and chamber president. “She became a mentor of mine,” Kobus said, adding he regularly sought her advice on business and community matters. Leonard Grado of Grado Construction, a chamber board member, said Brent-Bumb’s advocacy had made a significant difference for local businesses and community leaders. “She’s been a huge impact not only on myself but obviously on the greater community,” Grado said. Sue Vandelinder of El Dorado Disposal focused on Leadership El Dorado, a program Brent-Bumb has championed for years. Vandelinder said the program helped her develop connections and better understand local government. Dolly Wager, a longtime chamber board member and business owner, said the organization changed significantly after Brent-Bumb took over its leadership. “Everything changed when Laurel came in,” Wager said, describing her as a leader who built stability, political advocacy and strong community relationships. Christa Campbell, owner of Rainbow Orchards and a chamber board member, credited Brent-Bumb with consistently supporting agriculture, small agricultural businesses and agritourism. “Laurel is the one that promoted the saying, ‘Agriculture is our culture,’” Campbell said. Sol Nisbet, a business owner with the Divide Chamber of Commerce, said in regards to Brent-Bumb, “Three words come to mind: collaboration, partnership and community support.” Michael Ranalli, a business owner and former District 4 supervisor, thanked Brent-Bumb for her work with the Farm Bureau and for her personal and professional leadership. “What a track record.” Kirk Bone, president of the county

chamber board and a representative of Parker Development, added, “I want to thank Laurel for her fierce, unwavering advocacy.” Mindy Jackson, former El Dorado Transit executive director and a chamber committee chair, highlighted Brent-Bumb’s work with Leadership El Dorado and the Economic Development Corporation. Jackson said those efforts included partnerships addressing workforce needs and childcare. “The connections are amazing locally, regionally, nationally,” Jackson said. Kathleen Dodge, El Dorado County film commissioner, spoke as one of Brent-Bumb’s longtime employees. Dodge said Brent-Bumb’s support allowed her to do her job more effectively and credited her with helping sustain the Film Commission’s work. “Working as her employee made me better,” Dodge said. “She made each and every one of us feel like our problem was the biggest, most important problem.”

Brent-Bumb reflects Brent-Bumb responded with humor and emotion, joking that she might use the recording of the tributes for her eulogy. She said her work with the chamber and the community has never felt like a job. “I haven’t worked a day in my life in 27 years,” Brent-Bumb said. Although her official retirement is Nov. 1, Brent-Bumb said she intends to remain connected to the chamber, the county and the community. “I will continue to be the mama bear in protecting the chamber of commerce and its mission,” she said. Brent-Bumb said her greatest satisfaction has come from serving chamber members and working with community partners to strengthen El Dorado County. “We help El Dorado County to thrive, not survive,” she said.

Supes honor service Supervisors also offered their own reflections at the Aug. 18 meeting. District 4 Supervisor Lori Parlin recalled working with Brent-Bumb on the county’s Charter Review Committee. Parlin said she turned to Brent-Bumb because she recognized her ability to bring people together and help an organization work effectively. “It is about relationships and understanding everybody’s strengths,” Parlin said. District 2 Supervisor George Turnboo thanked Brent-Bumb for her support of community efforts, including issues involving the Grizzly Flat Post Office and a ribbon-cutting event. “It’s been a pleasure ... to get to know you better,” Turnboo said. District 1 Supervisor Greg Ferrero said Brent-Bumb was one of the first people that community members encouraged him to meet when he began his campaign. “You are an institution in this county,” Ferrero told Brent-Bumb. El Dorado County Chief Administrative Officer Sue Phillips said Brent-Bumb had been a constant presence throughout her more than 24-year career with the county, particularly through Leadership El Dorado. “I have so appreciated our relationship over the years,” Phillips said. District 3 Supervisor Brian Veerkamp presented Brent-Bumb with the board’s certificate of recognition and appreciation on behalf of the county. “Your heart has been for El Dorado County and I know it still will be,” Veerkamp said.

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HOROSCOPE by Holiday Mathis n TODAY ARIES (March 21-April 19). You have strong feelings, passionate whims and a preference for getting your way. However, you’re not some chaos pixie flitting from drama to drama. You’re practical! Today, you choose strategy over impulse, and compassion over strategy.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The best way to deal with frustration today is to give it a job. Choose one action with a visible finish: send the email, repair the hinge or make the appointment. You’ll feel better when trapped energy turns into movement.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’re really onto something. Your ideas deserve curious people -- people who immediately see the implications and possibilities. The right audience will be so excited, they will interrupt with a multitude of questions.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Co-dependency gets a bad reputation, but there are also benefits from being so entwined with another that they can navigate the rapids with you. Today, you will help and be helped, working as one with someone who really knows you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’re not performing for attention; you just want to make an effort for a person who deserves it. You’re so good at giving the sort of breezy but sincere appreciation that can really refill a person’s tank.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). After enough disappointments, you edit your expectations, as almost anyone would. But today, hold out hope. This gold standard you have is actually out there; you just haven’t met it yet.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll use your soulful sensitivity to figure out what kind of attention someone needs. Maybe you’re not the right one to give it, and that’s good to know, too. You’ll find the right fit. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Everyone seems to want something from you today, though few will come right out and say what it is. Give this story time to develop and the missing information will show up like a message written in invisible ink. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Fix your gaze ever-forward toward plans, hopes and even toward what some might consider an impossible future. Let them apply their rules to their own life while you keep believing in your own idea of what’s possible.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Today is like a knockknock joke. Someone shows up with only part of the information. Further inquiry won’t bring further illumination, though it may make you laugh, or pretend to. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). It’s a strange feeling when you’re looking for something but you’re not sure exactly what’s missing. It could be sleep, purpose, travel, friendship or a dog. Stay open to the call of your heart. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Unconditional love isn’t an emotion, rather it’s a state of being that allows you access to any number of powerful emotions to serve its purpose -- to keep loving whether or not they earn it, return it or appreciate it.

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yards. The Cougars attempted a 2-point conversion, a pass, which was no good. The Cougars’ final score came at 2:59 remaining in the game when Thomas completed the hat trick, throwing his third pass also to Parker of 22 yards. The 2-point conversion, a run, was stopped short. All Bruins who suited up played on offense and defense against the Cougars. “I’m glad we got everybody a chance to play,” Johnson said. “The Gold Pan Game is good, a huge part of El Dorado County history.” Ridgley completed 14 of 21 passes for 213 yards and four touchdowns for the Bruins, who had 441 total offensive yards. Hammersly had four receptions for 99 yards. Thomas was 13 of 26 for 190 yards for El Dorado, and three touchdowns. Parker had six receptions for 120 yards. This Friday, Ponderosa is back at Simon-Bruin Stadium, hosting Pleasant Grove of Elk Grove in a non-

league game at 7:15 p.m. El Dorado plays its first home game of the season this Friday, welcoming Del Campo of Fair Oaks. The nonleague contest is scheduled to start at Cougar Stadium at 7:30 p.m.

Union Mine football Union Mine also opened its season Friday, posting a 32-28 win over Colfax. Colfax held a 28-18 lead entering the fourth quarter. Then the Diamondbacks’ defense kept the Falcons’ offense grounded in the final 12 minutes of the game, while scoring two touchdowns for the victory. Max Esteve scored on a 6-yard run in the fourth for Union Mine (1-0). The second touchdown came in the air, as Bo Helmer threw the ball to Jarret Carlson. Blaine Kaher booted both extra points for the D-backs. This Friday, the D-backs return to Union Mine Stadium to host Wheatland at 7:30 p.m.

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The measure has drawn support from local fire officials and residents, although supervisors emphasized that placing it on the ballot did not necessarily indicate their support. “On item 18, I’m voting yes to put the measure on the ballot because Election Code requires us to do so, not because I support it,” District 4 Supervisor Lori Parlin said. “Additionally, the county was not included in crafting the measure, and there are many concerns about what the measure does and doesn’t do.” District 5 Supervisor and Board Chair Brooke Laine echoed Parlin’s concerns and said she looked forward to reviewing a staff report with additional analysis.

Proponents advocate for stable fire district funding Supporters of Measure S said the proposed funding is needed to address rising costs facing local fire districts while helping maintain the county’s emergency response system. Retired El Dorado County Fire Protection District Chief Tim Cordero, who retired May 31 and continues to serve on the El Dorado Ready campaign cabinet, said the measure could provide a more stable funding source for fire and emergency medical services. Cordero was involved in early discussions between organizers and local fire agencies about how the funding would be distributed. After months of discussions involving fire chiefs and Maia Schneider, executive director of business and strategy development at Marshall Medical, organizers settled on a formula based on engine companies. Under the proposed formula, each fire agency would receive credit for at least one engine company, with larger agencies receiving credit for additional companies. Cordero said the fire agencies would receive funding proportionally. “It breaks down to about 5% per engine company,” Cordero said. “Every department in the county gets credit for one engine company … so your percentage is based on how many engine companies you operate.” The approach would allow individual fire districts to determine how to use their share of the funding, whether for staffing, equipment, facilities or other needs. “The needs of El Dorado Hills are different than the needs of Pioneer, which is different than the needs of Lake Valley,” Cordero said. “Those individual departments … know what their needs are, they know what their plans are.” Cordero also said a sales tax would distribute the cost among residents and visitors rather than relying exclusively on property owners through parcel assessments. “Travelers inadvertently impact the 911 system … so the fact that they’re going to also be chipping in on this … is a very good thing,” he said.

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could leave local ambulances and fire engines tied up for hours. Wildfire prevention is another major component “You could take a more normal call in the county of the measure. that … an hour’s pretty reasonable,” Cordero said. Paul Penn, an executive board member of the “That could easily go three or four hours.” El Dorado County Fire Safe Council, said wildfire When ambulances are unavailable, fire engines prevention also needs a dependable source of local can be left waiting with patients until a transport funding. unit becomes available. “The El Dorado County Fire Safe Council “You don’t want four or five engine companies cannot rely solely on grant funding to sustain … tied up, sitting on medical aids, waiting for an the vital wildfire prevention efforts protecting ambulance, unavailable to respond to other calls,” our community,” Penn said. “Grants have become Cordero said. “There’s a clear nexus in the system increasingly competitive and unpredictable.” all the way across the board.” He added that passing the measure would Cordero said he is not aware of a local fire strengthen the Fire Safe Council’s position when district currently “teetering on the brink,” but said applying for future grants and “shows that our rising costs for insurance, fuel, apparatus and residents are committed to taking responsibility facilities are putting pressure on agencies. for our shared safety.” He cited his former district’s insurance costs, which he said increased from about $68,000 Supporters point to 911 system annually in 2020 to roughly $240,000 this spring. For Cordero, the issue ultimately comes down to Supporters also argue that the measure’s impact whether residents want to preserve the emergency would extend beyond individual fire districts. response system they rely on when they call 911. Cordero said Marshall Medical Center is closely “I live here. I want to know and rest easy, connected to the county’s emergency response if something happens here at my house, that system because a large share of calls handled by when I pick up the phone and call, resources local fire agencies are medical emergencies. are available,” he said. “As far as the community He warned that if Marshall were forced to knows, they call 911 and we show up and reduce services or capacity, more ambulance everything gets handled. But the system behind transports could be sent to hospitals in that … is what’s somewhat fragile.” Sacramento. Longer transports and delays The New York Times Syndication LearnSales moreCorporation at eldoradoready.org. transferring patients at emergency departments 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 For Information Email: syndicate-service@nytimes.com For Release Wednesday, September 2, 2026

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Purple Heart

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of this medal, it’ll never only belong to me,” he Brown detailed Castro’s service history and added. “It belongs to the men I stood beside. It the events that led to his injuries. “On March 4, belongs to those who carry one another through 2007, Sgt. Castro was wounded in action when an improvised explosive device struck his vehicle. the worst days of our lives. It belongs to those who never got a chance to come home. This Following his military service, Josh overcame Purple Heart isn’t the end of my story. It is a the challenges of combat related PTSD, the reminder that my story was allowed to continue.” traumatic brain injury and migraine headaches. Castro, a Ponderosa High School graduate He found purpose in helping fellow veterans and and Placerville resident, told the crowd and dedicated his career to public service.” his family the medal would one day belong to Todd White, representing Sen. Marie his three sons. “Long after I am gone, I hope Alvarado-Gil, and Victor Wolfe, Assemblyman Joe Patterson’s field they hold it and understand representative, presented what it represents, how their “This Purple Heart isn’t Castro with certificates dad believed in something honoring his service. greater than himself, that they the end of my story. It is freedom is not ‘free,’” Following the pinning a reminder that my story understand he shared. “It has costs. More ceremony, Castro stepped was allowed to continue.” than anything, I hope they never up to the podium and have to earn their own.” acknowledged the — Joshua Castro Addressing his parents generations of men and directly, Castro continued, women “who sacrificed “Mom and Dad, this medal belongs to you. You blood, sweat, tears and time to pave the way for raised me to believe service matters. You carried soldiers like me.” burdens I’ll never fully understand while I was “Nineteen years ago, an insurgent improvised half a world away fighting a war. You served, too. explosion changed my life forever,” he told the I’ll spend the rest of my life trying to be worthy crowd. “The injuries I carried home weren’t always visible. Some of the deepest wounds are of a life I was allowed to keep.” American Legion Post 119 Chaplain Gary the ones you cannot see.” Gonsalves closed the ceremony with a prayer Castro spoke the names of fellow service members lost. “Although my name is on the back and a luncheon followed at the hall.

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Purple Heart recipient Joshua Castro shared that the honor belongs to all those who fought alongside him and supported him at home.

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KNOW Sept. 2 Join American River Conservancy for Wednesday Workdays at Wakamatsu at 8 a.m. For more information visit arconservancy.org. Cameron Park Community Services District hosts its Have A Merry Christmas Scavenger Hunt through Dec. 16. Search for Santa throughout the community to win prizes. For more information visit cameronpark.org. 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 edc-farmtrails.org/farmersmarket. Valhalla Tahoe presents its Summer Concert Series with Gunhild Carling at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and more information visit valhallatahoe.com. All ages Rockstar Karaoke hosted by KJ Ari Galindo will take place, 7-10 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Sept. 3 Arts and Culture El Dorado will host an Opening Reception from 6-8 p.m. for Working Lands, Working People which runs through Sept. 27 at the Switchboard Gallery, 525 Main St. in Placerville. For more information visit artsandcultureeldorado.org. Valhalla Tahoe presents its Tahoe Improv Players at 7 p.m. For tickets and more information visit valhallatahoe.com. Music in the Mountains presents Omari Tau & Friends at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley at 2 p.m. For tickets and more information visit thecenterforthearts.org.

Sept. 4 The El Dorado County Certified Farmers Market takes place at the Cameron Park Community Center, 2502 Country Club Drive in Cameron Park from 8 a.m. to noon featuring just picked produce sold directly by the farmers. Learn more at eldoradofarmersmarket.com. Join the Pollock Pines Friends of the Library for its Five Dollar a Bag Book Sale in the Safeway parking lot, 6498 Pony Express Trail, Pollock Pines. A wide variety of books will be available including mystery, historical, fiction, non fiction, gardening, arts ‘n crafts, youth and children’s books. Proceeds support children and teen arts ‘n crafts and reading programs; summer speakers’ programs; new book purchases; eBooks and maintaining its outdoor reading area. Learn more at pollockpineslibrary.org. Love The Present w/ Gimacus Burns will perform at 5 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/livemusic. Myka Estates, 3405 Carson Court in Placerville, presents Name That Tune with Emily on Fridays from 5-7 p.m. from Sept. 4 to Oct. 16. Emily will test musical knowledge across the decades through a series of ■ See KNOW, page B4

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Celebrating land, labor and life in the foothills News release

rts and Culture El Dorado in cooperation with El Dorado Economic Generator and Germination Fund will present Working Lands, Working People at the Switchboard Gallery at 525 Main St. in Placerville, Sept. 3-27 with an opening reception Thursday Sept. 3 from 6-8 p.m. Working Lands, Working People celebrates the profound intersections of land, labor and life in El Dorado County and the Sierra Nevada foothills. This exhibition will feature art that captures the unique regional environment, from the natural landscapes and vital watersheds to the realities of agriculture, rural life and diverse trades and crafts — viewing the land not as a backdrop, but as an active participant in the lived experience. Whether tracing the deep roots of agricultural and timber heritage, highlighting the daily grit of rural jobs, or examining the delicate balance between community culture, economic survival and the land itself, Working Lands, Working People will exhibit the diverse voices and creative expressions that literally and figuratively speak to the meaning of "work" and its inseparable connection to the land that is called home. The exhibition is presented in partnership with Rooted to Rise, El Dorado County’s Working Lands Economic Master Plan — a communitydriven blueprint designed to transform local working lands into sustainable, modern economic engines. Spearheaded by the nonprofit Our EGG, a fund under the El Dorado Community Foundation, the project is backed by a $343,156 Catalyst Grant from the We Prosper Together fund under the statewide California Jobs First initiative. Our EGG co-founders Lexi Boeger and Lauren Hernandez said that “the foundation of the Master Plan rests on three core pillars: land, people and opportunity. In El Dorado County, the land isn't just scenery out the window; it is an active partner in our daily lives and our economic future. Rooted to Rise is built

"The Guardian" by Fabienne Sowa-Dobkowski on a single conviction: that those who live closest to the land hold the most essential knowledge about how to sustain it. We are excited to partner with Arts and Culture El Dorado on this exhibition, honoring El Dorado County’s deep-rooted culture of work, the people who carry it forward every day and everything from our critical watersheds and forests to the daily realities of working the soil.” Artists featured in this wideranging exhibition include Audrey Keebler, Werner Häfeli, the late Joey Cattone, Ken Mahar, Nate Riefke, Kim Abeles, Rebecca Billingsley, Caroly Cunningham, Verne Pershing, Ameera Godwin, the late Paul Godwin, Fabienne Sowa-Dobkowski, Lara Gularte, Chase Bison, Jillian Secor, Rosie Gier and Roxanne Meagher. The artworks represent a variety of mediums and genres, including paintings, works on paper, mixed media, photography, quilts, sculptures, found objects and music. The public is invited to the opening reception Thursday, Sept. 3 from 6-8 p.m. for complimentary refreshments and a few words by Boeger about the Master Plan release and other upcoming special events. Arts and Culture El Dorado, founded in 1984 as

"Untitled" by Roxanne Meagher the El Dorado Arts Council, serves as the California Arts Council's State-Local Partner. The organization delivers targeted programs for veterans, students, families,

artists, organizations and visitors, while curating a gallery exhibition series to support regional cultural life. Learn more at artsandcultureeldorado.org.

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Hands4Hope youth leaders build skills for community impact News release

hile many students were taking a break from school, nearly 50 Hands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference participants invested part of their summer in becoming stronger leaders and preparing to make a difference in their communities. Participants came from all over, from Folsom to South Lake Tahoe, and included many youth who had not met or worked together before. During three-day Middle and High School Leadership Camps, participants practiced the skills they will use to lead Hands4Hope Clubs and AfterSchool Committees throughout the coming school year. Through interactive workshops, mock meetings, team

challenges and plenty of fun, they strengthened their communication, goal-setting, teamwork and facilitation skills. They also learned how to guide their peers through Hands4Hope’s unique five-stage servicelearning process of Investigation, Planning and Preparation, Action, Reflection, and Demonstration. This process empowers young people to identify real community needs and develop meaningful projects in response. Experienced youth leaders appointed to the Hands4Hope Youth Board Executive Committee helped facilitate the camps alongside Education Program staff, giving camp participants the opportunity to learn directly from their peers. “I had the pleasure of helping lead both the Middle and High School

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Building trust through games and activities is an essential part of camp for Hands4Hope youth volunteers. camps for my second summer,” shared Adi Laufer, Hands4Hope Youth Board public relations coordinator, and a junior at Folsom High School. “Although I am the one ‘teaching’ others, I am learning so much along the way. I get to see quieter leaders step outside their comfort zones, find their voices and truly shine. Helping my peers feel connected and prepared to turn their ideas into a difference in their communities is truly magical.” By the end of camp, participants reported feeling prepared to lead their own meetings and confident in their ability to welcome and inspire

their peers, investigate community needs, turn ideas into action and lead service projects that will make a lasting difference. Their summer investment is just the beginning of Hands4Hope’s 19th year of youth-led service, leadership development and community action. Students wishing to participate in Hands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference on-campus clubs led by these trained youth under the guidance of Hands4Hope Staff Mentors can apply now by visiting Hands4Hope’s website. Middle school club sites include: Camerado

Springs, Edwin Markham, Herbert Green, Marina Village, Pleasant Grove, Rolling Hills and South Tahoe. High school club sites include: El Dorado, Oak Ridge, Ponderosa, South Tahoe and Union Mine. Hands4Hope AfterSchool Committees operate on a seasonal and project basis, and the next committees to open for applications will be in September: Winter Boutique Committee and Empty Bowls Committee. These committees are open to sixth-12th grade youth from any school/ homeschool.

About Hands4Hope Founded in 2008, Hands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference is a nonprofit youth driven organization with the mission to inspire and empower youth in leadership and service. Hands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference offers hands-on education and outreach opportunities to youth in middle and high school through on-campus and afterschool programs and community outreaches in Sacramento and El Dorado counties. Learn more at hands4hopeyouth.org.

PEO now accepting scholarship applications News release

EO Chapter PI in Placerville is reminding local students and women returning to complete their education that scholarship opportunities are available for the 2026-27 academic year. California residents who are high school graduates, undergraduate or upper-division

students, graduate students or women returning to complete their education may be eligible for a scholarship. Applicants must be studying in one of several fields, including library studies, medicine, arts and music, business and finance, fine arts and dance, nursing, education, law or a certificate program. Students may attend a community college, four-year

college or accredited trade school. The enrollment period is open through Jan. 15, 2027. For more information and to apply visit peocalifornia.org. Information about low-interest loans and additional scholarship opportunities is available through peointernational.org. Questions may also be directed to Sue Cantlin at suecantlin@gmail. com.

Pondo Foundation to host cornhole tournament News release

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the Ponderosa High School Foundation's efforts to provide classroom grants, senior scholarships and campus improvements. The foundation also is seeking sponsors to help make the inaugural tournament a success. Local businesses and individuals interested in supporting the event or becoming a sponsor are encouraged to contact the foundation. For registration information and to help spread the word, visit pondofoundation.com.

Search for Santa in Cameron Park CSD launches Christmas scavenger hunt News release

he Cameron Park Community Services District has launched its Have a Merry Christmas Scavenger Hunt, a communitywide event challenging residents to track down a 3-foot-tall Santa sign as it moves between various public locations. The contest runs through Dec. 16 and encourages community engagement by asking participants to locate the sign and submit photographic proof of their discovery. To participate, individuals must take a photo with the Santa sign that clearly identifies the surrounding public location. Entrants must submit their photos through an online form accessible via a QR code found on official event materials. Participants can monitor the sign’s movement

through social media updates or by searching the community. Three winners will be selected through a random drawing after the competition concludes. Prizes include an individual annual pass to the Cameron Park CSD, a one-year lake pass and a $50 CSD gift certificate. Official event rules stipulate that participants may not move, alter or damage the sign and must avoid restricted or private property. Employees of the Cameron Park Community Services District and their immediate family members are ineligible to enter. All entries must be submitted by Dec. 18 to qualify for the prize drawing. By submitting an entry, participants consent to the district’s use of their photos for promotional purposes. Further details and updates are available at cameronpark.org.

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Celebrating mentorship and community leadership News release

ig Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra welcomed community leaders, supporters, sponsors and dignitaries for its 2026 BIG Gala on Saturday, Aug. 8, at Saureel Vineyards in Placerville. The elegant evening celebrated the transformative power of mentorship while raising critical funds to support one-to-one mentoring programs for youth throughout the region. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Saureel Vineyards, guests enjoyed an elevated evening of dinner, fellowship, live and silent auctions, and music performed by a string quartet from the Folsom Lake Symphony. The evening brought together many of the region’s business, civic and community leaders around a shared commitment to investing in young people and their futures. A highlight of the evening was the recognition of El Dorado Disposal, Waste Connections and the companies’ dedicated, serviceminded employees for their extraordinary commitment to the communities they serve. Special recognition was also given to Waste Connections

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The community came out to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra in early August. founder and CEO Ron Mittelstaedt, whose leadership, philanthropy and commitment to giving back have made a significant impact locally and across the nation. The evening reflected the gala’s theme, “Investments That Fuel the Future,” demonstrating how investments made today through mentorship can create lasting opportunities for young people tomorrow. The community raised $60,000 through the BIG Gala, which will help BBBSNS recruit, screen, train and support volunteer mentors and create

professionally supported mentoring relationships for local youth. “We are incredibly grateful to everyone who made the BIG Gala such a memorable evening,” said Florence Parks, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra. “From our sponsors and donors to our volunteers and guests, this night reflected a community united by its belief in the potential of every young person. Your support strengthens the mentoring relationships that invest deeply in our youth and help them grow, thrive and see what’s possible for their future.” Significant sponsors

included Defenders of Potential annual supporters Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, El Dorado Disposal, Toogood Estate Winery, Doug Veerkamp General Engineering Inc. and Marshall Medical Center. Gold sponsors included Rehrig Pacific Company, United Auburn Indian Community and Encanto Cocina & Tequila Bar. Bronze sponsors included El Dorado Savings Bank, Minuteman Press, Peek Family Fund, Hands4Hope and Windfall Magazine. Bar sponsors

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he El Dorado Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will host El Dorado Remembers 9-11 from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the Ponderosa High School varsity baseball field, 3661 Ponderosa Road in Shingle Springs. The free community event will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and honor the police officers, firefighters and other first responders who demonstrated extraordinary courage and made sacrifices in the aftermath of the attacks. The event will include community service opportunities, interactions with local first responders, food trucks, a freedom concert and a Tunnel of Honor field ceremony. Attendees are

encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for the concert. Community members can participate in several ways, including donating a bag of candy or snacks to support first responder care packages. Participants also can create a banner thanking first responders and bring it to the baseball field between 3 and 5 p.m. Sept. 11 to be displayed with other community banners. An interfaith community choir also is being organized for the event. Those interested in participating can email director Bliss Piano at blisspiano@gmail.com for more information. Community members also can donate a case of water to support first responders. To sign up to bring water, visit tinyurl.com/4f4dsx5t. For more information about El Dorado Remembers 9-11, visit tinyurl.com/5x28xnxt.

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and giving. A controlling person is none of those things. So every time I hear someone say, “God is in control,” I cringe, and I then say, “God is just.” I encourage you today to replace “God is in control” with “God is just” and see what happens. Linda Lange is a Christian minister and author of over 30 books. She has been a speaker, teacher and life coach since 1996. She lives in Mount Aukum with Tom, her husband of 35 years.

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Is God really in control? I bet you say, yes. But let me share something with you that may help in this process. When you talk about someone “controlling,” is that a good thing? No. A person who is controlling doesn’t allow you to be you. They want what they want at all costs. Does that sound like God? I remember telling someone who wanted their spouse to change, “If God can’t change them, what makes you

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Portraits, Liz and Bruce Drummond, Camino Extraordinary Hotel, Cedar & Twine, Chicago Fire Pizza, Coloma Resort, Community Access TV, Channel 2, Diane Wilkinson Catering, Folsom Lake Bowl, Moss & Vine, Hands4Hope, National Charity League, El Dorado Hills Chapter, National Charity League, Folsom Chapter, Placerville Kiwanis, Reggie Liddle, re, Sacramento Kings, Troublemakers Beer Garden and Wally’s. BBBSNS serves youth throughout El Dorado County, Nevada County and eastern Placer County. Those interested in supporting BBBSNS or attending an upcoming event can visit bbbsns.org and select “Events.” Save the date for the 2027 Crackin’ Crab for Kids on Saturday, Jan. 30, featuring the classic R&B sounds of Love Somebody Band. For more information about BBBSNS, its mentoring programs, volunteer opportunities and upcoming events, visit bbbsns.org.

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DAY HIKER Tahoe East Shore Trai The Tahoe East Shore Trail, often referred to as the “Impossible Trail,” serves as a testament to what community dedication and significant funding can achieve. This $40.5 million project transformed a vision into a three-mile paved walkway, offering worldclass views of Lake Tahoe. Throughout the path, various tributes honor the organizations and individuals whose contributions made this project a reality. In June 2019, the governor of Nevada officially opened the trail, which stretches from Incline Village to Sand Harbor along Highway 28 in Washoe County. To reach the trailhead, take Interstate 80 east to California 267 south toward Incline Village. The path is a three-mile out-and-back trek, totaling six miles round trip. The trail is exceptionally beautiful, providing multiple access points to the water and a significantly

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The Tahoe East Shore Trail is a premier destination to showcase the beauty of the region to visiting friends and family.

Parking: Spaces at both ends of the trail are limited and fill quickly. Arrive early on summer weekends and be prepared for parking fees. Safety and heat: Much of the trail is exposed to direct sun. Bring water, sunscreen and a hat. Additionally, because the blacktop

can become very hot, dog owners should be cautious of their pets’ paws. Terrain: While paved and accessible, the hard surface can be taxing on joints over the six-mile journey. The Tahoe East Shore Trail is a premier destination to showcase

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The Rescue Community Center will host Friday Night Out from 5-9 p.m. For more information visit rescuecommunitycenter. com. Boeger Winery in Placerville will host Live Music with Loose Engines at 6 p.m. For more information visit boegerwinery. com. Tiger Shade + Jackie Clementine will perform, 7-11 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com. Imagination Theatre at the El Dorado Fairgrounds presents “Night Watch” through Sept. 20. For tickets and more information visit itplacerville.org. Billy Williams Band will perform at the Red Hawk Casino Stage Bar, 8 p.m. to midnight. For more information visit redhawkcasino.com.

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Sept. 5 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,

Join American River Conservancy for Wakamatsu Farm BioBlitz! Celebrate California’s Biodiversity Day from 9:30-11:30 a.m. BioBlitz is a participatory science event where people gather to document as many living species as possible in a specific area. For more information visit arconservancy.org. Save the Graves will host its Diamond Springs Cemetery Tour visiting Diamond Springs Cemetery, Diamond Springs IOOF Cemetery and Missouri Flat Cemetery. from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information visit savethegraveseldorado.org. El Dorado Hills Brewfest will take place at El Dorado Hills Town Center from 3-7 p.m. For more information visit eldoradohillsbrewfest.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. Marco’s Café will present The Nipper Brothers at 5 p.m. For more information visit marcoscafelotus.com. Born & Raised will perform at 4 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/livemusic. The Ramble Ensemble, a Led Zeppelin Experience, will perform, 8-11 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom. com. Power Play will perform at the Red Hawk Casino Stage Bar, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. For more

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The Sacramento History Museum presents Sacramento Living History’s Rummage sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1002 2nd St. Sacramento. For more information visit sachistorymuseum.org. The Sofia in Sacramento presents “Ballet Of Lights — Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show” at 4 and 6 p.m. For tickets and more information call (916) 4435300 or visit bstreettheatre.org. AMAZ Entertainment presents Neil Diamond Superstar — Jack Wright’s National Touring Tribute at 7:30 p.m. at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information call (916) 608-6888 or visit harriscenter.net.

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. 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 Keep Sierra Clean Day to take place Oct. 11 at at the Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort. Ride Grandview Express, collect trash, plant tree saplings and celebrate the season. For more information visit sierraattahoe.com.

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National Assistance League executive director visits Sierra foothills Irene Muzio News release

ssistance League Sierra Foothills welcomed Judy Zulfiqar, executive director of National Assistance League, on Aug. 5 when she met with the chapter’s board to learn more about its successes, challenges and opportunities. Zulfiqar was appointed executive director of National Assistance League on Feb. 12. “I am honored to join National Assistance League at this pivotal moment in its history,” Zulfiqar said. “The organization’s 100-year legacy of compassionate

community service, powered by dedicated volunteers, is remarkable. Together, we will strengthen this organization to serve communities for the next 100 years.” One of Zulfiqar’s goals during her first year is to visit all 85 Assistance League chapters to gain insight, share ideas, build connections and learn how National Assistance League can better support its chapters. She hopes the connections and insights gained through the visits will strengthen both National Assistance League and its individual chapters. In addition to her responsibilities as

executive director and her chapter visits, Zulfiqar hosts monthly town hall meetings for all members on the fourth Tuesday of each month via Zoom. The meetings give members an opportunity to stay informed about national initiatives, ask questions and participate in discussions at the national level. “We value Judy’s commitment to connecting with chapters and members and look forward to working together to strengthen Assistance League and the work we do in El Dorado County,” said Cynthia Lowery, president of Assistance League Sierra Foothills.

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Celebrate California’s 176th birthday with free cake and ice cream Traci Rockefeller Cusack News release

SACRAMENTO — Visitors to the California State Capitol in downtown Sacramento on California Admission Day — Wednesday, Sept. 9 — are in for a special treat. The California State Capitol Museum Volunteer Association invites the community to celebrate California’s 176th birthday, which is

known as Admission Day. California entered the Union on Sept. 9, 1850, and became the 31st state. The community is invited to commemorate this special date for the Golden State with free cake and ice cream, while supplies last, served by volunteers dressed in historical attire. Attendees also will enjoy entertaining live music performed by the Capitol’s ukulele group playing songs from the 1850s. The fun, free and family-friendly event runs from 11 a.m.

to 1 p.m. and takes place on the west steps of the State Capitol Building. The CSCMVA is a volunteer association partnering with California State Parks to promote educational and interpretive activities. Information about volunteering is available at capitolmuseum. ca.gov/about/volunteer. For more information about the California State Capitol Museum visit capitolmuseum.ca.gov.

PRESERVE IT! Strawberry jam with a twist! Let’s talk strawberry jam: It’s a classic for a reason. Nothing beats that taste of late spring and early summer on a piece of toast. But how about kicking up that berry flavor just a bit and looking at other ways to use your jam? You can find the classic strawberry jam recipe online at ballmasonjars.com. Once you have that classic strawberry jam recipe and are ready to make a batch (or two) of jam, here are some variations Ball has come up with that are amazing. Included here are some creative ways to use the jams, because jam is not just for toast.

Vanilla strawberry jam Add half a vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise, to the crushed strawberries. Cook as directed and remove the vanilla bean before ladling jam into jars. This will give your jam distinct vanilla overtones. Try this flavor warmed and poured over a banana split.

Strawberry balsamic jam Reduce the bottled lemon juice to 1 tablespoon and add 3 tablespoons goodquality balsamic vinegar (5% acidity). Balsamic vinegar accents the strawberry flavor and deepens the flavor (think umami). Try this flavor as a glaze over pork roast or add some

Laurie Lewis UCCE Master Food Preserver of El Dorado County to olive oil and vinegar for a unique salad dressing.

Lemony strawberry jam Add the grated zest of 1 large lemon to the crushed strawberries. The flavor is a subtle zing of citrus. Try this flavor with a few splashes of hot sauce for slathering on wings.

Peppered strawberry jam Stir 1/2 to 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper into the cooked jam just before ladling it into the jars. Be sure to use freshly ground pepper, which delivers a fresher-quality taste. Try this flavor over a soft cheese with whole-grain crackers and prosciutto. Okay, so it’s still hot weather right now, work is busy, kids are back in school and life is a bit crazy. You don’t have the time or energy to make strawberry jam right now. That’s fine. Strawberries can be frozen for later. In fact, what would be more enticing than to have that berry smell, as you make a batch of jam, inside the home on a cold winter day? Wash the berries

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Fresh strawberries are ripe for jam. Nothing beats that taste of late spring and early summer on a piece of toast. under running water, hull them, crush them (as per the recipe), measure a recipe’s worth and put that amount into a freezer bag. Be sure to label the bag with the measured amount, the recipe name and the date. Now you are ready for jam-making when the weather cools off and life calms down. For more information about UC Master Gardener classes, events and garden resources visit mgeldorado.ucanr. edu. For garden hours and activity information for the Sherwood Demonstration Garden visit ucanr. edu/sites/EDC_ Master_Gardeners/ Demonstration_Garden. Have a gardening question? Use the “Ask a Master Gardener” option on the website or leave a message at (530) 621-5512. For more information about UC Master Food Preserver classes, events and food preserving resources visit ucanr. edu/site/ucce-masterfood-preservers-centralsierra.

Public Notices  NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS NO. CA-26-1034249-AB ORDER NO.: 260028887-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/13/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE 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): DAVID E HILLMAN, A SINGLE MAN Recorded: 7/18/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0046797-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of EL DORADO County, California; Date of Sale:

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9/16/2026 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $250,841.06 The purported property address is: 8583 HIGHWAY 193, GARDEN VALLEY, CA 95633 Assessor’s Parcel No. : 088-110-025-000 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 916-939-0772 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-261034249-AB. 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-261034249-AB to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, Legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  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-26-1034249-AB 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: 916-939-0772 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-261034249-AB IDSPub #0316427 8/19/2026 8/26/2026 9/2/2026 16551 8/19, 8/26, 9/2 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0811 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EL DORADO COUNSELING SERVICES, located at 1900 Point West, Suite 102, Sacramento, CA 95815/Mailing Address: PO Box 122, Coloma, CA 95613 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Deanna Kerr LCSW, A Licensed Clinical Social Worker Corporation, PO Box 122, Coloma, CA 95613 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/30/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Deanna Kerr DEANNA KERR, LCSW, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 07/31/2026 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) 16553 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2 T.S. NO. 137061-CA APN: 043-224-016-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 3/10/2005. 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 9/22/2026 at 10:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 3/15/2005 as Instrument No. 20050020571-00 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of El Dorado County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: JASON S. O’NEIL, AN UNMARRIED MAN 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; 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 and State described as: ALL THOSE PORTIONS OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 10 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST, M.D.B.&M., MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL ONE: COMMENCING AT A POINT FROM WHICH THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 10 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST, M.D.B&M., BEARS SOUTH 21° 17’ EAST 306.9 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88° 13’ EAST 90 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0° 22’ EAST, A DISTANCE OF 56 FEET ALONG BACK STREET, WHICH LIES EAST OF THE PLACERVILLE -LAKE TAHOE STATE HIGHWAY, SAID STREET RUNNING IN A GENERAL NORTHERLY AND SOUTHERLY DIRECTION, THENCE SOUTH 88° 13’ EAST, A DISTANCE OF 90 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0° 22’ WEST 56 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PARCEL TWO: COMMENCING AT A POINT DISTANCE EASTERLY 23 FEET AND NORTH 210 FEET FROM THE CENTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 10 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST, M.D.B.&M., ANDERSON SURVEY; THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF COMMENCEMENT, WESTERLY AND PARALLEL TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 8, A DISTANCE OF 23 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 8, A DISTANCE OF 96.5 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY AND PARALLEL TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 12 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY TO THE POINT OF COMMENCEMENT. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL THAT PORTION THEREOF DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; COMMENCING AT A POINT DISTANCE EASTERLY 23 FEET AND NORTH 210 FEET FROM THE CENTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 10 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST, M.D.B.&M., ANDERSON SURVEY; THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF COMMENCEMENT, WESTERLY AND PARALLEL TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 8, A DISTANCE OF 23 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 8, A DISTANCE OF 36.50 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY AND PARALLEL TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 19 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY TO THE POINT OF COMMENCEMENT. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2905 ELMER STREET, CAMINO, CA 95709 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: $234,042.37 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 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

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this case 137061-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 137061-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 8/19, 8/26, 9/2 16554 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0832 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ORRICK & ASSOCIATES, located at 345 High Street #B, Coloma, CA 95613/Mailing Address: PO Box 17, Coloma, CA 95613 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: 1. Mike N Orrick, PO Box 17, Coloma, CA 95613 2. Evan S Orrick, PO Box 17, Coloma, CA 95613 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/ Mike Orrick MIKE ORRICK, FOUNDER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 08/06/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2 16555 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0831 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE DIY EXPERIENCE, located at 875 Pacific St Unit 1, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Tera Marie Dailey, 875 Pacific St Unit 1, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/06/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Tera Dailey TERA DAILEY I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 08/06/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2 16556

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0822 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SIERRA STONE PIZZA COMPANY, located at 5730 Pony Express Trl, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: American Handy Dad Hero LLC, 5730 Pony Express Trl, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/04/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Robert Moore ROBERT MOORE, OFFICER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 08/05/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2 16557 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0803 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: POLLOCK PINES TRUE VALUE HARDWARE LLC, located at 6416 Pony Express Trail, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Pollock Pines True Value Hardware LLC, 6416 Pony Express Trail, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 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: 07/27/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Diane M. Campbell DIANE M CAMPBELL, 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 07/29/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2 16558 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0824 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HORSEPOWER MERCANTILE, located at 4401 Pelkie Lane, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Natalie Bailey, 4401 Pelkie Lane, 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: 07/15/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Natalie Bailey NATALIE BAILEY 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 08/05/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN

THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2 16559 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0793 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EXPRESS HANDYMAN, located at 6820 Oak Lane, Placerville, CALI 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: David R Mann, 6820 Oak Lane, Placerville, CALI 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/26/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ David R Mann DAVID R MANN I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 07/27/2026 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) 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2 16560 T.S. NO.: 2026-21939-CA APN: 125-611-014-000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1313 DOWNIEVILLE DRIVE, EL DORADO HILLS, CA 95762 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/26/2017. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Allessandra M. Austin-Clark, an unmarried woman Duly Appointed Trustee: Nestor Solutions, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 6/30/2017 as Instrument No. 2017-0026676-00 in Book -Page -- and modified by Loan Modification Agreement recorded on 12/14/2021 as Instrument 20210076056 and modified by Loan Modification Agreement recorded on 12/02/2022 as Instrument 20220045492 and modified by Loan Modification Agreement recorded on 07/05/2023 as Instrument 20230018436 and modified by Loan Modification Agreement recorded on 03/04/2024 as Instrument 20240006188 and modified by Loan Modification Agreement recorded on 01/28/2025 as Instrument 20250002049 and modified by Loan Modification Agreement recorded on 06/25/2025 as Instrument 2025-0017910 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California Date of Sale: 9/30/2026 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $589,795.34 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1313 DOWNIEVILLE DRIVE EL DORADO HILLS, CA 95762A.P.N.: 125-611014-000The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be

bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. Please be advised that the highest bidder (“purchaser”) at this trustee’s sale may be required to provide information, documentation and/ or certification as mandated by applicable federal law, and entity and trust purchaser should be prepared to provide beneficial ownership information as required by federal reporting requirements effective for transfers of residential real property to covered transferees on or after March 1, 2026. If applicable, the required information must be provided to the trustee before a trustee’s deed will be issued for covered transfers. 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-residential-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 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 or (888) 902-3989 or visit these internet websites or www. nestortrustee.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2026-21939-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 TENANTS: 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 or (888) 902-3989 or visit these internet websites or www.nestortrustee.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2026-21939-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. Date: 8/10/2026 Nestor Solutions, LLC214 5th Street, Suite 205 Huntington Beach, California 92648 Sale Line: (888) 902-3989 Amanda Guillen, Trustee Sale Officer This communication is from a debt collector. It is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. You may request, in writing, detailed information about your debt, including the balance, interest, fees, assignment history, and date of delinquency, at no cost to you. If you are currently in bankruptcy or have received a discharge in bankruptcy, this communication is not an attempt to collect a debt. It is for informational purposes only. EPP 48922 Pub Dates 08/19, 08/26, 09/02/2026 8/19, 8/26, 9/2 16573 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0850 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TRUCOMFORT HEATING & AIR, located at 3720 Whispering Pines Lane, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Alex Duran, 3720 Whispering Pines Lane, 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: 08/12/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Alex Duran ALEX DURAN, 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 08/12/2026 Legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  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) 16577 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0804 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ETHERIC FELICITY CENTER, located at 7221 Grizzly Flat Rd, Somerset, CA 95684/ Mailing Address: PO Box 185, Somerset, CA 95684 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Felicity M Gazowsky, 7221 Grizzly Flat Rd, Somerset, CA 95684 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/29/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Felicity M Gazowsky FELICITY M GAZOWSKY, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 07/29/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 16578 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0834 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BLACK TERN STRATEGY, located at 5800 Oak Hill Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Tim Johnson, 5800 Oak Hill Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Tim Johnson TIM JOHNSON, 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 08/07/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 16579 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9 APN: 078-150-009-000 TS NO.: 26-12799CA TSG ORDER NO.: 260207131 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED FEBRUARY 6, 2012. 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. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded March 1, 2012 as Document No.: 2012-0009803-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, executed by: Marion V Hermoso, a separated pers, as

Trustor, will be sold AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER for cash (payable in full at time of sale 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). 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, and as more fully described in the above referenced deed of trust. Sale Date: September 16, 2026 Sale Time: 10:00 AM Sale Location: At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 2 File No.:26-12799CA The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4770 Mt Aukum Road, 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 in an “AS IS” condition, 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: $134,058.53 (Estimated) as of . Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. 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, (916) 9390772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website, www.nationwideposting. com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 26-12799CA. 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 (916) 939-0772, or visit this internet website www. nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 26-12799CA 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. 3 File No.:26-12799CA 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. For Pre Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: (916) 939-0772. For Post Sale Results please visit www. affiniadefault.com or Call (866) 932-0360 Dated: August 6, 2026 By: Carlos Quezada Foreclosure Associate Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 (833) 290-7452 NPP0492769 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 08/19/2026, 08/26/2026, 09/02/2026 8/19, 8/26, 9/2 16581 T.S. NO.: 2605080388-5 LOAN NO.: 101046412 ORDER NO. 95533823 APN: 088-031-010-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/11/2015. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE

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OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. No cashier’s checks older than 60 days from the day of sale will be accepted. Trustor: Ron A. Caudillo Duly Appointed Trustee: Mortgage Lender Services Recorded 3/3/2015 as Instrument No. 2015-0008221-00 in book n/a, page n/a of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, Date of Sale: 9/16/2026 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $28,490.64 (estimated) Street Address or other common designation of real property: 9950 State Hwy 193 Kelsey, CA 95667 Legal Description: PLEASE SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “A” EXHIBIT “A” LEGAL DESCRIPTION The South Half Of The North Half As Measured Parallel To The North Line Of Sunset No. 1 Lode And Sunset No. 2 Lode, Being A Portion Of Section 24, Township 11 North, Range 10 East, M.D.B.&M., Designated As Survey No. 6450 And Described More Fully In Patent No. 1142281, Recorded January 21, 1954, In Book 337 Of Official Records Of El Dorado County, At Page 21. Excepting Therefrom All That Portion Described As Follows That Affects Sunset No. 1 Lode: Beginning At A Point From Which The Northwest Corner Of Said Section 24 Bears North 19° 22’ 11” West 3,577.85 Feet, Said Point Also Being Distant Fifty Feet Westerly, Measured At Right Angles From Engineer’s Station “A” 254+20.87 E. C. Of The Department Of Public Works Survey From The Top Of Morgan Grade To Georgetown, Road Iii-Ed-93-A; Thence From Said Point Of Beginning North 06° 30’ 53” East 1,259.15 Feet; Thence Along A Curve To The Left With A Radius Of 1,100 Feet, Through An Angle Of 21° 39’ 30” An Arc Length Of 415.81 Feet (The Chord Of Which Curve Bears North 4° 18’ 52” West 413.34 Feet); Thence North 15° 08’ 37” West 446.38 Feet; Thence Along A Curve To The Right With A Radius Of 1,200 Feet, Through An Angle Of 9° 51’ 08”, An Arc Length Of 206.57 Feet, (The Chord Or Which Curve Bears North 10° 12’ 43” West 206.32 Feet); To A Point Distant Fifty Feet Westerly, Measured At Right Angles From Engineer’s Station “A” 277+59.08 E. C. Of The Aforesaid Survey; Thence North 84° 43’ 11” East 100 Feet; Thence From A Tangent That Bears South 5° 16’ 49” East Along A Curve To The Left With A Radius Of 1,100 Feet, Through An Angle Of 9° 51’ 08”, An Arc Length Of 189.36 Feet, (The Chord Of Which Curve Bears South 10° 12’ 43” East 189.13 Feet); Thence South 15° 08’ 37” East 446.38 Feet; Thence Along A Curve To The Right, With A Radius Of 1,200 Feet, Through An Angle Of 21° 39’ 39” An Arc Length Or 453.13 Feet, (The Chord Of Which Curve Bears South 04° 18’ 52” East 450.92 Feet); Thence South 06° 30’ 53” West 1,259.15 Feet; Thence North 83° 29’ 07” West 100 Feet To The Point Of Beginning. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. 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 (916) 939-0772 or visit this Inter net website www. nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2605080388-5. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not

immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916) 939-0772, or visit this internet website www. nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2605080388-5 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. When submitting funds for a bid subject to Section 2924m, please make the funds payable to “Total Lender Solutions, Inc. Holding Account”. 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. 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 transfers. 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-residential-realestate-transfers and https://www. fincen.gov/rre-faqs#D_5 Date: 8/13/2026 Mortgage Lender Services 7844 Madison Avenue #145 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Phone: 916-962-3453 Sale Line: (916) 9390772 BY: Lauren Meyer, Vice President NPP0493114 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 08/19/2026, 08/26/2026, 09/02/2026 8/19, 8/26, 9/2 16584 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARIAN ANN SOLDANO AKA MARIAN A. SOLDANO CASE NO. 26PR0232 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MARIAN ANN SOLDANO, aka MARIAN A. SOLDANO A PETITION for Probate has been filed by KATHY A. ROEHRIG in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that KATHY A. ROEHRIG 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 12, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 9 at 2927 Meder Road, Cameron Park, CA 95682 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: MICHAEL YEE Yee Law Group 4010 S Land Park Drive, Suite B Sacramento, CA 95822 (916) 927-9001 8/19, 8/26, 9/2 16588 T.S. NO. 25-75436 APN: 331-462-009-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/4/2022. 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.A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state

or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: JONATHAN ROBERT BAIERSKI-FIGOR, AN UNMARRIED MAN AND ASHLEY PRESTWICH, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: ZBS LAW, LLP Deed of Trust recorded 3/10/2022, as Instrument No. 2022-0011310, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, Date of Sale:10/8/2026 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $315,478.91 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 474 SUNLIGHT DR DIAMOND SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 95619-9338 Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. A.P.N #.: 331-462009-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Starting March 1, 2026, Federal Law may prohibit ZBS Law from issuing a Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale in connection with this trustee’s sale until information about the winning bidder is reported to the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. See, 31 CFR § 1031.320 (https:// www.ecfr.gov/current/title-31/ subtitle-B/chapter-X/part-1031/ subpart-C/section-1031.320). If this trustee’s sale qualifies as a “reportable transfer” under 31 CFR § 1031.320(b), and you, as buyer, qualify as a “transferee entity” under 31 CFR § 1031.320(e) (1) or “transferee trust” under 31 CFR § 1031.320(e)(2), you will be obligated to provide information about the Beneficial Owner(s) of the transferee to ZBS Law or ZBS Law’s designated representative. If you qualify as an exempt entity or trust under 31 CFR § 1031.320(n) (10-(11), you may be required to provide evidence of the exemption supported by a declaration under penalty of perjury. If the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale cannot be issued due to a qualified transferee’s failure or inability to provide the necessary reporting information, the qualified transferee will be responsible for all fees and costs to re-notice the trustee’s sale. 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) 976-3916 or visit this internet website www.auction.com, using the 25-75436. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 976-3916, or visit this internet website tracker. auction.com/sb1079, using the 25-75436 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. Dated: 8/18/2026 ZBS LAW, LLP, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: (855) 9763916 www.auction.com Michael Busby, Trustee Sale Officer This office is enforcing a security interest of your creditor. To the extent that your obligation has been discharged by a bankruptcy court or is subject to an automatic stay of bankruptcy, this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a demand for payment or any attempt to collect such obligation. EPP 49003 Pub Dates 08/26, 09/02, 09/09/2026 8/26, 9/2, 9/6 16598 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GAY H. PATRIDGE CASE NO. 26PR0241 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of GAY H. PATRIDGE A PETITION for Probate has been filed by DANIEL PATRIDGE in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that DANIEL PATRIDGE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: October 12, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 9 at 2927 Meder Road, Cameron Park, CA 95682 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: LAURA NELSON-BECKER Becker, Nelson, Center & James 263 Main Street Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 617-1692 8/26, 9/2, 9/9 16599 NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE SALE Please take notice Green Valley Road Self Storage located at 2341 Hidden Acres Dr El Dorado Hills CA 95762 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.bid13.com on 9/17/2026 at 10:00 AM. Debra Prater; Marian Mohr. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. 9/2 16600 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: THERESA MARIE BUSTAMANTE CASE NO. 26PR0236 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of THERESA MARIE BUSTAMANTE. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CONSTANCE REYNOLDS in the Superior Court of California, County of EL DORADO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CONSTANCE REYNOLDS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) 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Public Notices  grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/12/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 2927 MEDER ROAD, CAMERON PARK, CA 95682 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. In Pro Per Petitioner CONSTANCE REYNOLDS 1564 W 210TH STREET TORRANCE CA 90501 8/28, 9/2, 9/9/26 CNS-4072225# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 16601 8/28, 9/2, 9/9 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV2143 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Ryan Jeffrey Lacrosse filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. RYAN JEFFREY LACROSSE b. RYAN JOSEPH KUCICH Proposed name: a. RYAN JEFFREY KUCICH b. RYAN JEFFREY KUCICH 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 6, 2026. /s/ Michael H. Friel MICHAEL FRIEL, Judge of the Superior Court 16602 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0887 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SILVER FORK STORE, located at 13220 US-50, Kyburz, CA 95720 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: SHMILY JJT, Inc, 13220 US-50, Kyburz, CA 95720 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: 08/20/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Marc S Lee MARC S LEE, 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) 16603 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0884 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FOOTHILL TECHNICAL SERVICES, located at 2752 Holly Hills Ln, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Brian T Goetz, 2752 Holly Hills Ln, 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: 07/28/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Brian Goetz BRIAN GOETZ, 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 08/20/2026 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) 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16 16604 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0883 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SIERRA SOUNDWAVE ENTERTAINMENT, located at 6779 Onyx Trail, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Jacob A Pinkston, 6779 Onyx Trail, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/18/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jacob A Pinkston JACOB A PINKSTON 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) 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16 16605 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0882 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TAYLOR MADE CONSTRUCTION, located at 4261 Sunset Lane, Suite 201, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Riley Bros Inc, 4261 Sunset Lane Suite 201, 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: 08/14/2020 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 08/20/2026 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) 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16 16606

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0881 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LINCOLN DAVIS RACING, located at 6900 Gild Creek Rd, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Drew Davis, 6900 Gild Creek 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: 08/19/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Drew Davis DREW DAVIS, 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 08/20/2026 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) 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16 16607 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0878 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WATSON PROPERTIES, located at 3039 Orbetello Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Watson Properties LLC, 3039 Orbetello Way, 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: 08/14/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Daniel Watson DANIEL WATSON, 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 08/20/2026 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) 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16 16608 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0848 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ELEMENTS DETAIL, located at 4020 Durock Rd Ste 4, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Elements Detail LLC, 4020 Durock Rd Ste 4, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/12/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jayson Bybee JAYSON BYBEE, OFFICER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 08/11/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16 16609 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0874 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VINBIDS LLC, located at 2045 Wood Mar Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 2222 Francisco Dr. Ste 220-468, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Vinbids LLC, 2222 Francisco Dr. Ste 220-468, 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/ Luis Calvillo LUIS CALVILLO, 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 08/19/2026 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) 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16 16610 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0853 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LOVING US WHOLE, located at 924 Yosemite Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Siew May Loo, 924 Yosemite Lane, 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: 06/21/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Siew May Loo SIEW MAY LOO 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 08/13/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16 16611 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0873 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BOARD AND BEAM CONSTRUCTION INC, located at 621 Placerville Dr, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Rapid Construction Solutions Inc, 7041 Upper Homestead Way, Placerville, CA 95667 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: 01/18/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Eric Ferguson ERIC FERGUSON, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 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) 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16 16612 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0857 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FOOTHILL AMMO, located at 3977 Durock Rd Ste 204, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Sierra Foothill Outdoors Inc, 3977 Durock Rd Ste 204, 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Eric Simerly ERIC SIMERLY, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 08/13/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16 16613 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0875 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AMERICAN RIVER EVENTS, located at 345 High St, Coloma, CA 95613/Mailing Address: PO Box 17, Coloma, CA 95613 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Kirsten Orrick, PO Box 17, Coloma, CA 95613 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/19/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kirsten Orrick KIRSTEN ORRICK, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 08/19/2026 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) 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16 16614 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MINNIE JO GLASS CASE NO. 26PR0221 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MINNIE JO GLASS A PETITION for Probate has been filed by CHANCE DUNSTAN in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that CHANCE DUNSTAN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the

court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: September 21, 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: NATHANIEL WILLSON 3080 Cedar Ravine Road Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 626-4300 8/26, 9/2, 9/9 16616 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF KENNETH R. HALL CASE NO. 26PR0200 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of KENNETH R. HALL A PETITION for Probate has been filed by NICHOLE C. HALL and KENNETH R.J. HALL in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that NICHOLE C. HALL and KENNETH R.J. HALL 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: September 21, 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. Petitioner: NICHOLE C. HALL and KENNETH R.J. HALL 6901 Silverthorne Cir Sacramento, CA 95842 (602) 900-6856 8/26, 9/2, 9/9 16618 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the El Dorado Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will hold a public hearing at 3:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, on September 23, 2026 in the Board of Supervisors Hearing Room in Building A, El Dorado County Government Center, located at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, California 95667. The public hearing scheduled on September 23, 2026 is to consider the following items: 1. Georgetown Divide Public Utility District Annexation of Irrigation Parcels (LAFCO Project No. 2025-03). The Georgetown Divide Public Utility District (GDPUD) Board of Directors submitted Resolution No. 2025-11 to initiate proceedings to annex 27 parcels into the GDPUD service area for raw water service for irrigation. 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Public Notices  These parcels either currently receive raw water at outsideDistrict rates, have previously received service, or have expressed interest in service and are able to connect to GDPUD’s existing raw water conveyance system. The parcels proposed for annexation are located within GDPUD’s sphere of influence, along approximately five miles of GDPUD’s raw water ditch in the Georgetown area, extending from the western intersection of Balderston Road and Wentworth Springs Road to Homewood Drive. This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Statutory Exemption §15319. The affected parcel list and project map can be found on the LAFCO website at https://www. edlafco.us/georgetown-dividepublic-utility-district-annexationof-irrigation-customers-lafcoproject-no-2025-03. Agenda materials will be available for review pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5 in the LAFCO office by appointment, located at 1190 Suncast Lane, Suite 11, El Dorado Hills or at the LAFCO website at www.edlafco. us/commission approximately five days before the meeting. Members of the public are invited to attend the meeting in-person or submit written comments to lafco@ edlafco.us. For questions, contact the LAFCO office at lafco@edlafco. us or (530) 295-2707. El Dorado Local Agency Formation Commission Shiva Frentzen, Executive Officer MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT Publish Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 16631 9/2 SUMMARY OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 1738 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLACERVILLE AMENDING TITLE 10 (ZONING) OF THE PLACERVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS AND PERMITTED USES FOR LOW-BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTERS IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW (AB 101) The following is a summary. The entire ordinance is available for viewing in the Office of the City Clerk and is posted on the City’s website in the August 11, 2026, City Council agenda: www.cityofplacerville.org The purpose of this ordinance is to implement Program B-4 (Homeless Low Barrier Navigation Center Use) of the City’s adopted 20212029 Housing Element (6th Cycle). This program commits the City to reviewing and changing the Zoning Ordinance to ensure compliance with AB 101 (2019), codified in Government Code Sections 65660 to 65668. The Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on June 23, 2026. The Ordinance was adopted by the City Council of the City of Placerville on August 11, 2026, by the poll taken as follows: AYES: Clerici, Gotberg, Neau NOES: Carter, Yarbrough ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Ordinance No. 1738 became effective thirty (30) days from the date of adoption. A complete copy of the adopted ordinance may be viewed at the City Clerk’s office, 3101 Center Street, Placerville. You may also request a copy be mailed or faxed to you at no charge by calling the City Clerk’s office at 530-642-5531. Regina O’Connell, City Clerk 16633 9/2 SUMMARY OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 1739 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLACERVILLE AMENDING SECTIONS 10-5-9, 10-5-10, 10-5-11, AND 10-5-12 OF TITLE 10 (ZONING) OF THE PLACERVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM DENSITIES, MODIFY MINIMUM PARCEL AREAS, AND AMEND CONDITIONAL USE PROVISIONS IN MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES (R-2, R-3, R-4, AND R-5) TO IMPLEMENT HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM A-5 (ZOA 26-03) The following is a summary. The entire ordinance is available for viewing in the Office of the City Clerk and is posted on the City’s website in the August 11, 2026, City Council agenda: www.cityofplacerville.org The purpose of this ordinance is to implement Program A-5 of the 2021–2029 Housing Element by establishing minimum densities, adjusting minimum parcel areas, and removing conditional uses that conflict with State housing law. The Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on June 23, 2026. The Ordinance was adopted by the City Council of the City of Placerville on August 11, 2026, by the poll taken as follows: AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Ordinance No. 1739 became effective thirty (30) days from the date of adoption. A complete copy of the adopted ordinance may be viewed at the City Clerk’s office, 3101 Center Street, Placerville. You may also request a copy be mailed or faxed to you at no charge by calling the City Clerk’s office at 530-642-5531. Regina O’Connell, City Clerk 16634 9/2 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS NO. CA-25-1029127-AB ORDER NO.: 250640563-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/15/2020. 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): JOSE A. ELIZARRARAS AND MARIFE D. ELIZARRARAS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 9/18/2020 as Instrument No. 2020-0051072 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 4/7/2025 as Instrument No. 2025-0009058 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of EL DORADO County, California; Date of Sale: 9/22/2026 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $644,062.17 The purported property address is: 6020 PUERTA DEL SOL, CAMINO, CA 95709 Assessor’s Parcel No. : 077-780-041-000 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 866-539-4173 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-251029127-AB. 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-251029127-AB 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-25-1029127-AB 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

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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: 866-539-4173 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-251029127-AB IDSPub #0316861 9/2/2026 9/9/2026 9/16/2026 9/2, 9/9, 9/16 16635 SUMMONS SUM-100 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) FOR COURT USE ONLY (SOLO PARA USO DE LA CORTE) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): SHANE AUSTIN STEWART; BROOKE TAYLOR WILSON; EL DORADO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES; THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND DOES 1 THROUGH 10, INCLUSIVE, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center ( www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locat e these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site ( www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center ( www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration aware of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California ( www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un aboga do, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos si n fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, ( www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, ( www. sucorte.c a.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): 25CV2579 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, EL DORADO COUNTY, EL DORADO COUNTY - CAMERON PARK BRANCH 2927 Meder Road, Cameron Park, CA, 95682 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del , Deputy (Adjunto) abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Megan Boyd, Esq., McCarthy & Holthus, LLP, 2763 Camino Del Rio S. Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92108, (619) 685-4800 DATE: Clerk, by

(Fecha) (Secretario) K. Abuzov IDSPub #0316904 9/2/2026 9/9/2026 9/16/2026 9/23/2026 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23 16636 SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE 5268 FOR AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 130 (ZONING ORDINANCE) RELATING TO LIMITED USE OF DIGITAL SIGNS IN THE EL DORADO HILLS COMMUNITY REGION The Board of Supervisors conducted a public hearing and adopted ordinance amendments on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The ordinance amendments affect sections 130.36.070.H and 130.36.090.B.2 of the Zoning Ordinance as recommended by the Planning Commission on July 9, 2026. The ordinance allows limited use of digital freestanding and directory signs in the El Dorado Hills Community Region. The Board also adopted an addendum to the certified Final Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2014102001) for the County 2015 Sign Ordinance Update for the amendments. The amendments shall take effect thirty (30) days following the adoption thereof. The full text of the ordinance is available for viewing in the office of the Planning and Building Department at 2850 Fairlane Ct, Placerville, CA, and is available online at https:// eldorado.legistar.com/Calendar. aspx. Ayes: Ferrero, Turnboo, Veerkamp, Parlin, Laine Noes: None Absent: None ATTEST KIM DAWSON Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: /s/Kyra Scharffenberg Deputy Clerk of the Board /s/ Brooke Laine Chair, Board of Supervisors 9/2 16637 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given that a public lien sale of the following describes personal property will be held online at www.storageauctions. com Auction Date: Tuesday September 15, 2026 at 10:00 am Location: Placerville Self Storage, 1066 Locust Avenue, Placerville, CA, 95667 The contents of the rental storage units all containing household goods and belonging to the following persons will be sold: DALE BEASLEY Marina Cordes Howard Williams Gibson Canites Amber Peters Michael piazza Kirsten Reiman Denise Marion This notice is given in accordance with the provisions of Section 21700 et seq of the Business & Professions Code of the State of California Published: September 02, 2026 The Mountain Democrat 9/2 16638 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Pioneer Fire Protection District is accepting Bids for RFP’s for the Resurfacing the Asphalt for Fire Station 38 and a Helicopter Landing Zone: Opening Bid Date: August 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM Closing Bid Date: Friday, September14, 2026 5:00PM Sealed Bids can be mailed to Pioneer Fire Protection District PO Box 128, Somerset, CA 95684 Emailed Bids are acceptable if sent to admin@pioneerfire.org by closing bid date and time. The Pioneer Fire Protection District (District) requests proposals/bids for resurfacing of asphalt at Station 38, located at 7061 Mt. Aukum Rd, Somerset, CA and the Helicopter Landing Zone located at 7325 Grizzly Flat Rd. Somerset, CA. Full bid document information can be found on our website www. pioneerfire.org In our Notices section. All questions can be directed to Chief David Whitt, at 530-620-4444 or by email at dwhitt@pioneerfire. org. 9/2, 9/9 16641 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC SEC. 6105) ESCROW NO. 16337E NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) to the seller(s) are: SKSS II VETERINARY CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, 3931 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, CAMERON PARK, CA 95682 Whose chief executive office address is: SAME AS ABOVE Doing Business as: CAMERON PARK VETERINARY HOSPITAL (Type – VETERINARY HOSPITAL) All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s) within the past three years, as stated by the seller(s), is/are: NONE The name(s) and address of the buyer(s) is/are: HKS VETERINARY CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, 3931 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, CAMERON PARK, CA 95682 The assets to be sold are described in general as: ALL STOCK IN TRADE, FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT AND GOODWILL and are located at: 3931 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, CAMERON PARK, CA 95682 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: CAPITOL CITY ESCROW, INC., 3838 WATT AVENUE, SUITE F-610 SACRAMENTO, CA 95821-2665 and the anticipated sale date is SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. [If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided.] The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: CAPITOL CITY ESCROW, INC., 3838 WATT AVENUE, SUITE F-610 SACRAMENTO, CA 95821-2665 and the last date for filing claims by any creditor shall be SEPTEMBER 18, 2026, which is the business day before the sale date specified above. Dated: AUGUST 19, 2026 HKS VETERINARY CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, Buyer(s) 5404882-PP M O U N TA I N DEMOCRAT 9/2/26 9/2 16642

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0879

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV2268

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CP CONCRETE, located at 4815 Cedar Dr, Camino, CA 95709 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Conner Pearson, 4815 Cedar Dr, Camino, CA 95709 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 8/18/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Conner Pearson CONNER PEARSON, 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 08/20/26 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) 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23 16643

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Rachel Phillips filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: CHARLOTTE ABIGAIL PHILLIPS Proposed name: NYX ABIGAIL 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 20, 2026. /s/ Gary Slossberg Judge of the Superior Court 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23 16646 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0904

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Leah Erickson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. MATIAS TOMAS JEFFREY REYES b. ELIAS NICHOLAS JOSE REYES Proposed name: a. MATIAS JEFFREY ERICKSON b. ELIAS NICHOLAS ERICKSON 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 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23 16644

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CLEAR KEY DATA, located at 3451 Fairway Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Mackenzie Glynn, 3451 Fairway Dr, 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: 8/24/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Mackenzie Glynn MACKENZIE GLYNN 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 08/25/26 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) 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23 16647

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0912

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0906

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TRUE BORE GUNSMITHING, located at 4830 Crescent Hill Ln, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Wesley F Meade, 4830 Crescent Hill Ln, 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: 8/28/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Wesley Meade WESLEY MEADE, 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 08/28/26 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) 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23 16645

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CAMERON PARK TAEKWONDO, located at 3181 Cameron Park Dr Ste 103, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Robert A Garlick, 3181 Cameron Park Dr Ste 103, 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: 01/01/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Robert Garlick ROBERT GARLICK, 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 08/26/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. 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) 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23 16648

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV2290

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The Arts: Labor Day at the crossroads. Choose an adventure

utumn does not wait for the thermometer. Labor Day weekend always feels like a hinge. Early September temperatures may still hover in the upper 80s and low 90s. The pavement will be warm, short sleeves will remain the uniform of the day, and nobody is reaching for a winter coat. But look toward the foothills. Apples are coming in. Grapes are ripening. Hay is moving out of the fields. Farm families are preparing for pumpkins, Christmas trees and the busy months ahead. The calendar may say summer. The orchards know better. This is the weekend when summer and autumn shake hands.

The hills begin to change Labor Day weekend traditionally marks the official opening of apple season for Apple Hill Growers. Farms begin welcoming visitors for apples, cider, baked treats, you-pick produce and the rituals that tell us fall has arrived, whether the thermometer agrees or not. Check online for your

beginning that it will not last forever. There may be a lesson about summer in there somewhere.

One last adventure

Susan Laird The Arts favorite Apple Hill farm at applehill.com. Here are a few of the highlights: On Sept. 5, High Hill Ranch opens its craft fair and children’s activities from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event brings another harvest into view: the work of artists and makers who have spent months creating what they will sell during the busy season. That evening, Delfino Farms hosts Folk on the Farm with Tyce Delk, 6-10 p.m. On Sept. 6, Faten Elias performs at Docmanov Vineyards from 1 to 4 p.m. Apples by day. Music as the light begins to soften. That sounds like September in the foothills. We can drive into the foothills in shirtsleeves, then catch the scent

Photo by David Endsley

Delicious pies and pastries are an Apple Hill tradition. of apples, cider and something warm coming from a bakery oven. Summer may still have possession of the thermometer, but autumn has begun making itself known.

After sunset in Folsom Follow Highway 50 west, and the Harris Center for the Arts has its own Labor Day weekend celebration. Country artist Tracy Lawrence performs Sept. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Neil Diamond Superstar, featuring tribute artist

Jack Wright, follows Sept. 5. On Sept. 6, Mariachi Herencia de México presents a program honoring Juan Gabriel. Both shows begin at 7:30 p.m. The range makes me smile. Country music one night. Neil Diamond the next. Mariachi on Sunday. A healthy arts community should have room for all of it. Tickets and details are available at harriscenter.net.

Art beneath our feet For those willing to

travel a little farther west, Sacramento’s Chalk It Up! Chalk Art & Music Festival fills Fremont Park in Midtown Sept. 5-7. Now in its 36th year, the free festival brings artists, musicians, food vendors, craft vendors, and families together from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Artists create large chalk murals right on the sidewalks surrounding the park. I like the temporary nature of chalk art. People work carefully for hours to create something beautiful, knowing from the

B Street Theatre at The Sofia offers another way to close the season with a trip around the globe. Its adaptation of Jules Verne’s “Around the World in 80 Days” continues through Labor Day weekend, with performances Sept. 4, 5 & 6. The fast-moving comedy follows Phileas Fogg and Passepartout as they race around the world to win an outrageous wager. Sometimes the end of summer calls for one more adventure. Labor Day may signal the unofficial close of summer, but around here, nothing is really closing. The orchards are opening. The stages are busy. Artists are taking to the sidewalks. Musicians are tuning up. Autumn is waiting just up the road. And it already sounds pretty good. Send your event for consideration in Susan’s column to slaird@ handywriting.com

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