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Snyder hearing date changed Lance Armstrong Staff writer
A preliminary hearing date in the case of a Placerville area man accused of murdering his wife has been delayed by two months. Geoffrey Snyder, 57, was arrested in February for allegedly fatally GEOFFREY SNYDER shooting his 56-year-old wife, Shelley Snyder, at their Big Oak Road home south of Placerville. Shelley was a third-grade teacher at Buckeye Elementary School in Shingle Springs. The defendant is currently being held on a no-bail, first-degree murder charge in the El Dorado County Jail in Placerville. Earlier this year, he pleaded not guilt. Although only a week had passed since an El Dorado County Superior Court judge set Aug. 5 as a preliminary court date, during a July 24 court hearing in Placerville Snyder’s attorney asked to postpone that hearing. That request was made on the basis of ongoing investigations and other issues. The judge granted that request and set Oct. 7 as the new preliminary court date. That estimated one-day session is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. in the El Dorado County courthouse, 495 Main St., Department 2, in Placerville.
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Molly and Jocelyn Hodges of North Fork take a few practice strokes as they prepare to compete as a team in the Crosscut Saw competition at Logging Days in Pollock Pines on July 18.
Pollock Pines welcomes back Logging Days Shelly Thorene Staff writer
Case delayed for T man accused of setting fires ■ Plea deal expected in arson case Lance Armstrong Staff writer
An El Dorado County court hearing for a former Placerville resident accused of placing improvised explosive devices at locations in El Dorado and Sacramento counties was delayed last week. The case will resume in September. During a pre-preliminary hearing for the defendant Benjamin Cunha on July 24, attorney Owen Lewis told an El Dorado County Superior Court judge there was supposed to have been an entry of a plea deal in this case on that day. Lewis, who was standing in for Michael Wise, Cunha’s regular representing attorney, explained the delay in the case. “Mr. Wise thought he was going to be back today
he sound of chainsaws buzzing through logs and axes hitting targets mixed with cheers from the audience as competitors tested their skills against each other at Logging Days on July 18 at the Pollock Pines-Camino Community Center. The event is part of the Motherlode Circuit, which includes the Tuolumne Lumber Jubilee, the Sierra Nevada Jamboree, the Harold Kiper Classic Loggers Jamboree and is sponsored by Motherlode Timbersports and Rasmussen-Bates Saws of Tuolumne. Professional and amateur competitors from all over the state showed off their talents in traditional logging activities — sawing logs with traditional peg and raker crosscut saws,
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New ag commissioner harvested; retirees get sendoff Noel Stack Editor
El Dorado County has welcomed new Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer of Weights and Measures Jessica Fowler to the team. Fowler’s appointment was unanimously approved at the July 21 Board of Supervisors meeting. She will start on Aug. 8 at step 2 of the salary range (annual salary of $149,052.84). “I’m really looking forward
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Allan Eugene Severance
Dec. 25, 1928 – April 15, 2026
Verna Ellen Severance
March 28, 1929 – Feb. 10, 2025
With gratitude for lives well lived and hearts full of love, the family of Allan Eugene Severance and Verna Ellen Severance announces their passing. Verna passed away on February 10, 2025, at the age of 95, and Allan followed her on April 15, 2026, at the age of 97. Though separated for just over a year, after nearly seventy-five years of marriage they will be together once again on resurrection morning. Allan was born on Christmas Day, 1928, in Long Beach, California, to Erwin and Elanor (Torrey) Severance. As a young child, he moved with his family to Pomona, where he grew up. He attended Pomona Junior Academy and later Los Sierra Academy, where he played drums in the school band. He earned an Associate of Arts degree in aircraft maintenance from Mt. San Antonio College and married Verna in April 1950. Allan worked for 32 years at Kaiser Steel before managing his son’s medical practice for another 30 years. His greatest joy was caring for his family. Whether planning cross-country vacations, making sure everyone was comfortable, or quietly helping wherever he was needed, he expressed his love through acts of service. He was the family’s rock of Gibraltar. His love of flying began when he earned his private pilot’s license at just sixteen years old. One of his favorite adventures was sharing the flying duties with his son on a trip to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, for the 2005 EAA AirVenture airshow. He also enjoyed photography, serving as president of the local photography club, and once won a prize for one of his photographs at the Los Angeles County Fair. Allan was a gifted storyteller, as his grandchildren will gladly attest, and he leaves them with treasured memories that will be shared for generations. Verna was born on March 28, 1929, in Jackson County, Ohio, to Foster and Mexie (Hall) McCoy. She grew up on a small farm with her five brothers as the only daughter in the family. In eighth grade, she won the Jackson County Spelling Bee. At eighteen, she moved with her family to Southern California, where she worked for the Automobile Club of Southern California (AAA) and later served as secretary of the Pomona Seventh-day Adventist Church. Verna had a lifelong curiosity and love of learning. She especially loved history, genealogy, needlework, cooking, and playing games with her family. She rarely missed a San Francisco Giants baseball game or a good tennis match. Even into her nineties, she stayed closely connected with family through frequent text messages, always interested in what everyone was doing and eager to celebrate their joys. Married in April 1950 at the age of twentyone, Allan and Verna built a remarkable life together centered on faith, family, and service. Their marriage of nearly seventy-five years was a beautiful example of devotion, partnership, and enduring love. Their faith was the foundation of their lives. They were active members of both the Pomona and Placerville Seventh-day Adventist churches. In Pomona, Allan served as Pathfinder leader, school board president, church treasurer, and choir member. Verna faithfully served for many years as church secretary. Her casseroles were always a hit at the after-church potlucks. After moving to Placerville, Allan taught Sabbath School and served as assistant church treasurer, while Verna volunteered in the church library and was always willing to help wherever she was needed. They loved traveling, camping, and hiking together, but no place held their hearts quite like Yosemite National Park. Allan first visited Yosemite as a young boy. They returned there for their honeymoon, shared countless family vacations on its trails over the years, and celebrated many of life’s happiest memories beneath its granite cliffs— including Verna’s 80th birthday with family at the Ahwahnee Hotel. They cherished their family above all else and remained actively involved in the lives of their children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren until the very end. They are survived by their son, Douglas Severance; daughter, Diane Clark; grandchildren Jonathan Clark, Emily Clark, Ashley Crawford, and Devyn Severance; and great-grandchildren Levi, Noah, Alexis, Everett, Kaia, and Adam. Their greatest legacy is the family they cherished, the example of unwavering faith they lived, and the kindness they shared with everyone they met. A memorial service celebrating the lives of Allan and Verna Severance will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Placerville Seventh-day Adventist Church. Family and friends are warmly invited to remain afterward for refreshments, fellowship, and the opportunity to continue sharing memories together. https://greenvalleymortuary.com/obituaries/ allan-verna-severance?utm_source=search&utm_ medium=web&utm_campaign=flowers&cta=fhwebsite
David Wesley Long
David Wesley Long was born in Reno, Nevada on August 4, 1938, to Josephine Florence Long (née Menard) and Fred Wesley Long. He was the second child of three, born two years apart between his older sister Barbara and his younger sister Sharon. At the time of his birth, David’s father was working for a logging company. David joined his parents and 2-year-old Barbara in a tent cabin in a logging camp near Feather Falls, northeast of Oroville. Despite hardships, David had fond memories of the natural beauty of the Feather River area and the Plumas National Forest. The family relocated to Portola when David was in elementary school. Portola was a crew change site on the Western Pacific Railroad Feather River Route over the Sierra Nevada, and David was fascinated with the trains and the railroad men. His father began a business in the emerging industry of propane sales and David helped with deliveries. He loved to go on wide-ranging explorations of the surrounding area on his bicycle with his friends and dog. The next move was to Chester, where they spent several years enduring winters with record amounts of snowfall. David truly did experience the proverbial “I walked a mile to school in several feet of snow.” Leaving the snow country, they moved to the valley town of Chico, where David started 7th grade. Life was much more stable for them from the 1950s onward. David’s father worked as an electrician and his mother worked at a nut processing factory. During high school and college, David served in the National Guard and worked as a “pin boy” at the local bowling alley. His job was to reset bowling pins (this was before automation), while doing homework between frames. He enrolled at Chico State College (now CSU Chico) as an engineering major. After two years of college, David enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He was assigned to Kinross Air Force Base, as it was then named, in Sault Saint Marie, Michigan. During his station there, the United States was engaged in the Cold War. Kinross was considered a vital Air Defense Command base. David reported for the base newspaper and spoke to community organizations about the importance of the base. While he didn’t enjoy the icy cold Michigan weather, David found he had a talent for figure skating and enjoyed competitive partner skating. From Kinross, David was transferred to Iraklion Air Station on the island of Crete. There he helped build the first television station in Greece. He was also a station disc jockey and enjoyed selecting the music and entertaining his listeners on Radio Free Europe. He spent two years on Crete. Living in Europe was a big adventure for someone from rural northern California. David loved Greek culture and food and discovered a lifelong love for philosophy and spiritual life while visiting historical Greek temples. David was released from active duty at McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey. He returned to Chico
State College and switched his major to philosophy. He was awarded a Department of Defense education grant for a graduate program in philosophy at Florida State University. He graduated with honors and accepted an offer from Sacramento State University to join the Department of Philosophy in 1967. He didn’t want to leave California. David taught at Sacramento State for 38 years and retired in 2005. A gifted teacher, his students remember him as someone who helped them see things in new ways. The word “philosophy” is a Greek word that means “love of knowledge.” David shared that love of knowledge with the thousands of students he taught. A highlight of David’s career was two visits to India for Conferences for the Synthesis of Science and Religion, which he helped organize. In 1972, David’s sister Barbara introduced him to Roberta in Portland, OR. He was immediately smitten and regularly made the 10-hour drive to Portland to visit Roberta. David and Roberta married on October 28, 1973, at the West Linn Inn, near Portland. The newlyweds settled in Sacramento for a year before finding their mountain home in Georgetown near the Eldorado National Forest. They purchased a log cabin in 1975, where they raised two daughters, Alexis and Helen. David commuted to the campus to teach classes. He also served on the Black Oak Mine Board of Trustees and the El Dorado County Board of Trustees. David’s favorite place to be was outside in nature. In the 1970s, he was an avid backcountry backpacker, exploring the Sierra Nevada wilderness and fishing for rainbow trout with friends. Some of his favorite places include Loon Lake, Kings Canyon National Park, and Mount Whitney. He instilled a love of backpacking and hiking in his daughters, taking them on trips every summer. When not teaching summer school, David could be found on the family’s 4 acres in Georgetown with his beloved chainsaw, building up a supply of firewood for the winter. David loved the arts, and he also loved having an audience. Outside of teaching, David sang with the Sacramento Choral Society and performed with the El Dorado Community Theater in Placerville. David had an abiding curiosity about spiritual and religious traditions around the world. He studied under a diverse array of spiritual teachers and was a lifelong learner. David had a remarkably open heart and mind and deeply appreciated learning about wisdom traditions the world over. David was one of kind; he could discuss methods for eradicating poison oak as easily as he could wax philosophic about the Tao Te Ching. He was equally comfortable stopping in a hardware store for a new chainsaw chain as he was meeting religious dignitaries in Calcutta, India. David will be fondly remembered for his big heart, big smile, and loving presence. Memories of David live on through his wife Roberta Long, his daughters Helen Liatris and Alexis Long, his son-in-law Larrylee Pupello, his three granddaughters, Domini, Joan, and Roxana, and the many friends, colleagues, and former students who knew him. A “Remembrance” event will be held for him on Sunday, August 9th from 2-5 p.m. at the IOOF Hall in Georgetown, corner of Highway 193 and Main Street.
Mary Estell Bozarth Wells
Geoffrey Scott Kidder
July 14, 2026 Mary passed at home with family after a short illness. Mary is survived by her daughter Andrea, husband Rodger, Grands and Greats. Mary was proceeded in death by Mandie, her daughter, and all of her siblings. Mary attended El Dorado High. She worked locally and enjoyed home life with family and pets.
Geoffrey Scott Kidder died on July 9 at the age of 76. He was the beloved husband of Pamela, father of Forrest and Ariah, and grandfather of Charlotte and Henry in Washington State, and Kai and Ruki in Japan. Born and raised in Jefferson, Iowa, Geoff came to California to attend Sacramento State and eventually settled in the Sierra Foothills. His was a friendly face on the streets of Placerville where he spent years working to restore historic buildings on Main Street. The Hangman Tree Building is one of his masterpieces. Friends and acquaintances are welcome to attend a celebration of Geoff ’s life to be held Saturday, August 8, 6-8 p.m. at the old post office, 515 Main Street, Placerville. There will be an informal buffet, with food donations appreciated. Please bring any photos of his work you’d like to share.
Aug. 4,1938 – June 28, 2026
Oct., 1952 – July 14, 2026
Hal Ploghoft
Feb. 10, 1936 – July 2, 2026
With love and gratitude for a life well lived, we honor the memory of our beloved Hal Ploghoft. Hal peacefully passed away on July 2, 2026, in Placerville, CA. He was surrouwded by family who miss him dearly. Hal was born on Feb. 10, 1936, in Omaha, NE, to Paul and Patricia Ploghoft. Raised in Elliott, IA, Hal spent his early years working the family farm before graduating from high school in 1955. Following his graduation, Hal proudly served in the United States Marine Corps in the 3rd Battalion, Platoon 320. His military service reflected the dedication, discipline, and sense of duty that remained with him throughout his life. Hal is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Mary Ploghoft. He was a devoted and proud father to his three sons, Casey, Duffy, and Thomas Ploghoft. Hal cherished his three grandchildren, Chad, Zachary, and Sarah Ploghoft. Hal was also blessed with three great-grandchildren, Hazen, Aaliyah, and Hal II. Hal lived a life defined by hard work, dedication, quiet strength, and an unwavering love for his family. While our hearts are heavy with his passing, we are forever grateful for all the years of memories, laughter, lessons, and the love he showed us. Hal leaves behind a legacy that will continue to live on through his children, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, and everyone fortunate enough to have known him. Hal will be deeply, deeply missed and forever loved.
May 2, 1950 – July 9, 2026
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New take on old idea builds community one trade at a time Shelly Thorene Staff writer
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nflation and the higher cost of living are pushing people to look for alternatives to spending cash. Evidence of this is showing up in online neighborhood “Buy Nothing” or “Pay it Forward” groups, skill sharing groups and informal social-media barter circles. Following the trend, local photographer Jesslyn Womack, 32, of Placerville created a barter group called The Villagers Way, which has in less than three month’s time gained more than 400 members. “I wanted to do this because it allows us to get to know our neighbors. We trade services and help each other’s families out,” she said. Social media and dedicated exchange platforms make matching easier than old-school bartering. “Belonging to a barter group removes the awkwardness surrounding asking someone to make a trade,” she added. Womack posted her idea on Facebook. “People saw it and were willing to jump in and do it,” she shared, adding she is the site “broker,” but noted it is up to each individual to manage their services between trades. “People determine themselves whether their item or service is of equal value,” Womack explained. “I’ve bartered for things where my services cost more than what I was getting. I didn’t want to pay out of pocket so I was willing to do it. Once, I did a senior portrait session and the mom was a massage therapist. She said she’d give me a massage and make up the difference with cash so that worked out perfectly.” During her tenure as a wedding and portrait photographer, Womack noted she would often trade her photo services with other business owners. “I love to barter for hair appointments. You can barter photography for a lot of things,” she said. “For example, if someone can’t pay for photography services, I’ll accept car detailing.” Recently, she told the Mountain Democrat she saw a bigger need in the community. “People are trying to find creative ways for their finances. So, one day I just decided to make
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it exist and to see how people would respond to it.”
Bring the goods. Find your fit. Shake on it. The Villagers Way website lists three instructions for its members: Bring the goods. Find your fit. Shake on it. Womack said it doesn’t matter if a member doesn’t have a skilled trade. “Maybe you’re good at something, like organizing. I’ve seen people racking their brain to think of what value they could bring to their community,” she shared. “I have a friend who forages flowers and makes these amazing teas. I told her that’s something you could offer. “It’s really cool to see people step out of their desk job space and look at what they could offer to their community members,” she continued. “That was not something I was expecting to see. “We have cosmetology, a dentist, sourdough bread, an electrician, land clearing and grading, fresh eggs, archery lessons, a doula, house cleaning, yard work, a personal trainer, cello lessons and a bicycle mechanic to name just a few,” Womack added. Her husband Greg also became a member of the group. “He used to play basketball overseas on a small team in Spain and now he is offering basketball shooting lessons.”
PLACERVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME LOG The following information was taken from PPD reports:
July 19 9:28 a.m. Vandalism was reported at a business on Placerville Drive. 3:17 p.m. Petty theft was reported at a business on Forni Road. 3:18 p.m. A noise disturbance was reported on Mosquito Road. 9:10 p.m. Petty theft was reported on Cold Springs Road.
July 20 4:27 p.m. Trespassing was reported at a business on Placerville Drive. 7:27 p.m. Narcotics were reported on Monterey Road. 8:46 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Placerville Drive.
July 21 5:22 a.m. A noise disturbance was reported at a business on Forni Road. 7:46 a.m. A noise disturbance was reported at a business on Forni Road. 11:03 a.m. Vandalism was reported at a business on Placerville Drive. 2:03 p.m. Trespassing was reported at a business on Forni Road. 10:29 p.m. A verbal disturbance was reported on Wiltse Road.
July 22 3:57 p.m. A noise disturbance was reported at a business on Main
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Street. 4:27 p.m. Trespassing was reported at a business on Placerville Drive. 4:42 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Thompson Way.
July 23 8:51 a.m. Vandalism was reported at a business on Broadway. 12:17 p.m. Assault with a deadly weapon was reported at a business on Placerville Drive. 2:01 p.m. Petty theft was reported at a business on Placerville Drive. 4:55 p.m. Trespassing was reported at a business on Main Street. 10:15 p.m. A party disturbance was reported on Manor Drive. 11:06 p.m. A verbal disturbance
was reported on Woodridge Court.
July 24 2:05 p.m. A verbal disturbance was reported at a business on Broadway. 2:51 p.m. Objects thrown at a vehicle was reported on Highway 50 at Bedford Avenue. 9:29 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Mallard Lane. 10:29 p.m. A robbery was reported at a business on Main Street.
July 25 7:09 p.m. A verbal disturbance was reported at a business on Main Street. 8:45 p.m. Petty theft was reported at a business on Broadway.
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Jesslyn Womack, left, holds up a flyer for The Villagers Way, a new bartering group she created to help locals trade goods and services. Bartering is on the rise again and made easier through online social media groups. Villagers Way member and Doula Tanya Wolf, above, attended the group’s first get-together at Boeger Winery on June 28.
Uncle Sam wants his share The Villagers Way site is designed for people who are open to bartering but participants need to be aware of regulations imposed by the Internal Revenue Service. According to the IRS, the fair market value of goods and services exchanged, even though no cash or credit is exchanged, is still taxable. Barter and trade transactions are treated like any other financial transaction or exchange. The pertinent details should be recorded to assist in the preparation of your income tax return and in general held for a period of three years. If a business makes payments of bartered services to another business (except a corporation) of more than $600 or more in the course of a year, these payments are to be recorded on Form 1099-MISC. It is thought that bartering dates back to Mesopotamia 6,000 B.C. Early American colonists commonly used bartering when foreign banks controlled the currency. The barter
system saw a resurgence during the Great Depression in the 1930s. According to Prime Trade NW, the internet pushed the once crude barter system into a global type of trade known as the “massive barter economy.” Its data suggests that during and after the COVID pandemic, swapping and swap markets became a more widespread version of the bartering system.
Plans for the future Womack is a wedding and family portrait photographer and primarily a stay-at-home mom with children ages 5, 4 and 2. She said her initial goal for The Villagers Way is to “saturate El Dorado County,” and she has plans to replicate this in other cities. “I’ve got some feet on the ground in Portland, Ore. That will be our next target city.” Boeger Winery hosted a Villagers Way launch party on June 28 with 20 vendors showcasing their services. Womack said it was a huge success. ■ See VILLAGERS WAY, page A9
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UCAN Update California voters will have 14 ballot measures to consider in November, including the wildly controversial one-time billionaire tax, three bond measures and other proposals tackling elections, taxes, housing and health. Here is a quick rundown of the measures before voters this November. Proposition 1: This $11.25 billion bond measure would fund veterans homeownership and affordable housing programs. The majority of that money, $10 billion, would finance programs to fund affordable rental housing and homeownership programs, and $1.25 billion would finance veterans housing programs. Proposition 2: This measure would double the amount the state is allowed to tuck away each fiscal year into its mandated “rainy day fund,” from 10% to 20%. Gov. Gavin Newsom has endorsed the measure as “common sense” — a sentiment echoed by Democratic lawmakers, and panned by several Republican members. Proposition 3: This measure would make permanent voter-approved income tax rates for high earners set to expire in 2031. Backed by several California teachers unions, it would make permanent the tax revenues going toward K-12 schools and community colleges. Proposition 4: Candidates running for public office would be able to use select public funds when campaigning, if this Democrat-led measure passes. It would not allow candidates to use funds earmarked for education, transportation or public safety, and would set expenditure and use limits. Proposition 5: This measure would effectively split the current recall process into two. Instead of requiring voters to choose a replacement for the official they are voting to recall, the measure would create a separate election of the official’s replacement. Proposition 37: This measure would use up to $25 billion in bonds to offer eligible California buyers fixed-rate mortgages for up to 17% of the purchase price of a qualified new home, if they make less than 200% of the area median income. Proposition 38: This measure would authorize $8.4 billion in state general obliga-
tion bonds for immunology and immunotherapy research. Proposition 39: The Republican-backed measure would require voters to present government-issued identification at the polls, or to include the last four digits of a government-issued identification number when voting by mail. Proposition 40: The Billionaire Tax Act would impose a one-time, 5% wealth tax on anyone worth more than $1 billion. It is backed by a powerful union of healthcare workers, but has splintered other unions as well as the Democratic Party. Republicans, meanwhile, are united in their opposition. Proposition 41: This is one of two measures meant to counteract the billionaire tax. Backed by billionaires, it would ban new state taxes that are excluded from the state’s spending limit. Proposition 42: This is another measure seeking to neutralize the billionaire tax would ban new taxes on personal property and other financial assets, and prevent new taxes from taking effect retroactively — a key element of the billionaire tax proposal. The measure is being bankrolled by several billionaires who’d be directly impacted by the billionaire tax. Proposition 43: In a deal struck between the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association and legislators June 25, the measure would increase the voter threshold for citizen-led initiatives for new special taxes, from a simple majority to two-thirds. That high bar would make it virtually impossible for local governments to pass new taxes that would go toward a specific purpose. Proposition 44: The measure, backed by the SEIU-UHW — the healthcare worker union behind the billionaire tax — would require health clinics to spend 90% of their revenue on patient services. Proposition 45: The measure would amend the state’s broad California Environmental Quality Act to expedite environmental review of most housing, transportation, health and energy construction projects, and set new limits on courts’ ability to rule on project approvals.
Stay Informed and Stay Safe
Rules for Cell Phone Use at Work — Factors for Employers to Consider Cell phones can take a major toll on productivity at work, but employees’ personal cell phones are private property, so an employer does not have the right to take an employee’s phone away from them — even if it’s just for the day. An argument can even be made that employees need their phones to communicate on urgent personal matters and respond to unexpected emergencies. In addition, the National Labor Relations Board has taken the position that employees have the right to communicate via phone regarding working conditions or unsafe conditions. A policy that bans all cell phone usage at work is overly broad, and it would be unwise to implement such a policy — particularly during rest breaks and meal periods.
Cell Phone Use Guidelines This doesn’t mean employers can’t have any rules against cell phone use. For example, employers can limit cell phone use: • When an employee is working with heavy equipment; • When an employee is driving — unless the vehicle provides hands-free usage;
• During interaction with customers; and • During meetings and conferences. Employers also can set certain cell phone use guidelines, such as having phones on vibrate, speaking quietly and quickly, and taking calls privately, if necessary. Another idea is to have all supervisors follow the above rules. When employees observe their manager is on the phone continuously, they are inclined to think they can do the same.
The El Dorado County Sheriff, Office of Emergency Services encourages the community to Stay Informed and Stay Safe by signing up for alerts. Receive real-time emergency alerts to stay informed and safe during critical situations in your community.
Know Your Zone El Dorado County is divided into designated zones to ensure effective evacuations during
emergencies. Knowing your zone helps you stay informed and prepared when evacuation orders are issued.
Know Evacuation Procedures There are guidelines and processes to follow during an evacuation for your safety. Visit the website for more information and sign up for alerts in the case of emergencies. https://ready.eldoradosheriff.gov/
Enforcing Rules Lastly, progressive discipline is one option to enforce these rules and guidelines. Typically, the policy starts with an oral warning and then progresses to a written warning, up to potential termination. All these guidelines should be communicated to employees and written down, preferably in the employee handbook. Employees should review these policies and sign off on them. Employers should be prepared to answer any questions employees may have to clarify the cell phone use policies. Dana Leisinger, CalChamber, hrcalifornia.calchamber.com
AUGUST 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/ Marco’s Café Music on the patio. www.marcoscafelotus.com/ music/ Hwy 50 Brewery Music and Events https://hwy50brewery.com/live-music/
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
El Dorado Hills Town Center Events https://edhtowncenter.com/upcoming-events/
Certified Farmer’s Markets El Dorado Hills Community Center, 1021 Harvard Way. Sundays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Starfield Vineyard Events www.starfieldvineyards.com
Cameron Park, Burke Junction, 3300 Coach Ln, Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sierra Vista Winery Events www.sierravistawinery.com/upcoming-events/ The Meadow Community studio. Yoga, Pilates and more! https://connectatthemeadow.com/upcoming-schedule/ American River Conservancy Events Conservation, Recreation, Stewardship, Education https://arconservancy.org/events/ The Stage at Burke Junction Improve classes. Line Dancing. Storytelling workshop. www.stageatburke.com 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 Aug 1 - Points Race #12: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Pure Stocks, Ltd. Late Models and Mini Trucks, Carnett Clash presented by Fords Only Aug 8 - Points Race #13: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Pure Stocks, Ltd. Late Models and Nor-Cal Dwarf Cars, Red Hawk Resort + Casino Night Aug 15 - Points Race #14: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Pure Stocks, Ltd. Late Models and BCRA Lightning Sprints, Half Priced Burger Night presented by Kings Meats Aug 22 - Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing Winged 410 Sprint Cars, Gold Rush Classic www.placervillespeedway.com
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/ Aug 1 Hot August Nights Car Show El Dorado Community Church, 4701 Church St, El Dorado, CA 95623 Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bonnie Valentine, 530409-2399 Aug 1 & 8 El Dorado Western Railroad at El Dorado Excursion trains on the first and second Saturday of each month, March to December. Board the train at the El Dorado Depot, enjoy the open-air excursion car train ride to Missouri Flat Rd. and return. 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. You may purchase tickets online at https://eldoradowesternrailway.simpletix.com/. El Dorado Western Railroad Depot 4650 Oriental Dr. El
Dorado, CA 95623 Tickets go on sale at 9:30 a.m.: $12 for adults & children 9 & up $3 for children 4 to 8. Free for children 3 & under. A processing fee is added to each paid ticket purchased online. Aug 2 Day on the Divide Music Festival Garden Valley Park, 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Georgetown Divide Recreation District (530) 333-4000 www.gdrd.org/day-on-the-divide-sunday-aug-2-11-30a-7-30p Aug 6 National Night Out National Night Out (NNO) is an annual campaign from the National Association of Town Watch that promotes community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods a safer, more caring place to live. City of Placerville locations - www.cityofplacerville.org/national-night-out-1 Pollock Pines Camino - www.pollockpinesca. org/calendar Thru Aug 16 Exhibition “Rubicon Rising” Presented by Arts and Culture El Dorado’s Switchboard Gallery. Explores the history and cultural significance of the Rubicon Trail, one of the most famous off-road routes in the world. Through photographs, stories, and artifacts, it reveals how generations of adventurers, local communities, and conservation efforts have shaped this rugged Sierra Nevada landscape. There will be an opening reception on Thursday, June 18 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Switchboard Gallery. https://artsandcultureeldorado.org/ Aug 8 Big Brothers, Big Sisters: The Big Gala Saureel Vineyards, 5 – 9 p.m. Elegant vineyard atmosphere, Plated gourmet dinner, Fine wine and cocktails for purchase, Live and silent auctions, Inspiring mentorship stories. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/big-gala Aug 15 & 22 El Dorado Western Railroad at Shingle Springs Train rides on the third and fourth Saturday of the month, March to December. Board the train at the Shingle Springs Depot, enjoy the yellow A-car car train ride to Greenstone Rd. and return. Shingle Springs Depot 4241 Mother Lode Dr. Shingle Springs. Tickets go on sale at 9:30 a.m.: $10 for adults & children 9 & up $3 for children 4 to 8 Free for children 3 & under. https://eldoradolibrary.org/el-dorado-western-railroad/ Aug 15 Picnic in the Orchard, Images of Hope El Dorado Hosted by Rainbow Orchards from 4 – 8p.m.
Includes the culinary delights from the Old Town Grill, live music from Hither and Yon, live and silent auctions, and fine local wines. https://givebutter.com/IOHPicnicTickets Aug 15 Third Saturday Art Walk Historic Downtown Placerville. 4 – 8 p.m. The galleries, shops and restaurants on Main Street stay open late, many offering special promotions. Meet the artists, visit local merchants, enjoy dinner, wine tasting and live music. Most months feature a special raffle as well. Aug 27 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. It’s a relaxed night to sip, play, and connect. Arrive around 6:30 p.m. to grab a drink, check out the games, and reserve your seat. Each table of four will feature a different game, so you can choose your favorite or join a table of new friends. Seats can be reserved until 6:45 p.m., and games will begin promptly at 7 p.m.. FREE admission with a drink purchase. All guests must be 21 years of age or older. http://www. thepouringparlorcamino.com/ Aug 28 – 29 El Dorado Stampede Placerville’s PRCA Pro Rodeo Two Days of Championship Professional Rodeo Action at the El Dorado County Fair and Event Center. The Rosser Family of Flying U Rodeo Inc. and Ez Events, Inc. are proud to introduce the all-new PRCA El Dorado Stampede. This event builds on a rich legacy while bringing a fresh level of excitement and professionalism to Placerville. www.eldoradostampede.com Aug 29 20 Mile Taste Join El Dorado County Ag in the Classroom and Rainbow Orchards. Old Town Grill will be contributing culinary creations for this fun event. Enjoy dessert pastries and wine pairings plus hot apple cider donuts while listening to live music performed by Red Dirt Ruckus. 4 – 7 p.m. Visitors will have the option to drive thru/ take out the meal or to stay and picnic in the orchard. The orchard venue will include live music wine, beer, hard cider, sangria to purchase, and auction items. https://agintheclass-edc.org/20-mile-taste/ 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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War or peace “We are doomed and our leaders are insane.” o wrote journalist Matt Taibbi recently. Taibbi didn’t respond to a request for an interview, but he raises issues that deserve debate. “Not one of our presidents ...” Taibbi JONH STOSSEL writes, “can resist starting wars.” When the Soviet Union fell, President Bill Clinton said, “The Cold War is over; we must secure the peace.” A few years later, he and NATO launched airstrikes against Serbian forces. Clinton got the U.S. involved in conflicts in Somalia, Haiti, Bosnia and Kosovo. President George W. Bush was elected after saying, “I don’t think our troops ought to be used for what’s called ‘nation-building’ ... I don’t want to be the world’s policeman.” Then Bush became “history’s all-time booster for world-policing,” writes Taibbi, sending American soldiers to Afghanistan and Iraq. He did that despite his defense secretary giving him a memo listing 29 ways their plan could fail: Iraq could fracture. Ethnic conflict could spread. Other countries might exploit the chaos. The United States might have difficulty finding weapons of mass destruction. It would be hard to govern Iraq after Saddam Hussein was removed. Many of the warnings came true. Thousands of Americans died. Did our politicians see the error of their One thing I do know ways? No. Hillary Clinton ran after many years for president promising covering politicians to send more soldiers to is that their grand Afghanistan. Barack Obama plans rarely achieve promised “real change.” their stated goals. He criticized Bush’s war policies, pointed out that he was a “constitutional lawyer” and promised to close the Guantanamo Bay prison. While campaigning, he said, “I will give our military a new mission on my first day in office: ending this war.” Voters liked that. Obama won. Just eight months later, he won a Nobel Peace Prize for what the Nobel judges called “extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.” Obama did withdraw most American soldiers from Iraq, but then he sent an additional 30,000 American soldiers to Afghanistan, expanded drone assassinations in Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia, and launched missiles at Libya. Guantanamo remained open. At one point, Obama reportedly even told staffers, “Turns out I’m really good at killing people.” Then Donald Trump was elected. “From the moment he came down that escalator,” writes Taibbi, “he was different.” During his first term, he stated, “Our goal is peace.” He stuck to that. He started no wars during his first term.
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Letters to the Editor This did not have to happen EDITOR: ug. 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. For many, it is a day of reflection. For me, it is something I live with every day. On Feb. 12, 2024, my daughter Keely died in South Lake Tahoe. She was 33 years old — beautiful, deeply loved and full of life. She died alongside three other people. They believed they were using cocaine. What they were actually given was pure fentanyl. This did not have to happen. There was no warning. No chance to make a different decision. Just a moment that changed everything for our family and for everyone who loved her. Fentanyl has changed the reality of drug use in
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ways many people still do not fully understand. It is not just found in opioids anymore. It is showing up in substances people don’t associate with overdose risk at all. People think they know what they are taking — but too often, they don’t. And that is where the real danger lies. Keely is not a statistic. She is my daughter, and she matters deeply. I am sharing her story because I do not want another family to go through this kind of pain. International Overdose Awareness Day is a global campaign, and this year marks its 25th year. It is still needed because overdose continues to take far too many lives. We need to start having honest conversations about fentanyl. We need to make sure our kids, ■ See LETTERS, page A7
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Call Them Canada t’s human nature Geese.” to hate being The letter writer wrong, and I’m no pointed out that geese exception. I strive don’t fly as high as the to be accurate in what cranes do, and that’s I share with you in this correct. According to column, but sometimes the Lodi Sandhill Crane I miss the mark. Association, cranes Here are three typically soar between examples. In 6,000 and 15,000 researching these errors feet above sea level, I learned a lot, which is one of the rewarding JENNIFER FORSBERG catching thermals to gain altitude. Canada upsides of digging into MEYER geese, by contrast, fly at your mistakes. much lower altitudes — Going back a ways, between 2,000 and 8,000 feet. in November 2011, I wrote a column titled, “Don’t call ‘em Canadian,” Moreover, the cranes fly in larger ostensibly about migrating Canada flocks than the geese do. According geese. I talked about hearing to the Sacramento Audubon Society, the sound of them, “high up and Canada geese typically migrate in lonesome,” when a “magnificent flock” small flocks numbering in the dozens, while sandhill cranes can form of them passed overhead, winging massive congregations numbering their way roughly north or south from 100 to over 10,000 birds. depending on the time of year. So, as the reader rightly indicated, Soon after that column came out, the huge flocks of high-flying birds a letter to the editor suggested in no I wrote about most certainly were uncertain terms that the birds I was sandhill cranes, not geese. describing were sandhill cranes, not In my January 2013 column, “Get Canada geese. In a clever play on my my goat — please,” I wrote about own title, he tagged his letter, “Don’t
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Mistakes can be a door to additional learning. That’s certainly been true for me in these cases, and I hope for you, too. how our irascible old goat, Buddy, terrorized my sister and brotherin-law when they came to gather greenery for holiday bouquets. Buddy took exception when Gene and Sherry tried to place berry-bush clippings in the back of their SUV. He reared, ducking his head and hopping on his hind legs, clearly signaling that this was his food, dammit, and they had no right to it. “I couldn’t get the car door open fast enough,” Sherry told me later, explaining how she and Gene beat a fast retreat. “That goat was right there.” I identified the berry bushes Buddy was guarding as pyracantha. At the time, I didn’t realize there was more than one evergreen shrub in our area that produces red berries. Later, however, I learned the bushes on our property are actually the lovely native toyon and not the intruder pyracantha, which is originally from Europe and Asia. Pyracantha, often
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planted as an ornamental, is actually monitored by the California Invasive Plant Council as an escaped, nonnative plant. My blunder in this case was especially boneheaded, considering that the toyon is actually known as the Christmas berry or California holly for its resemblance to actual holly. Its brilliant red berries and glossy, dark green leaves with serrated edges closely mimic the traditional holly. Pyracantha, by contrast, is known as firethorn for its nasty, prickly spines. (Its name comes from the ancient Greek words “pyr,” meaning fire, and “akantha,” meaning thorn.) So, those holiday boughs Buddy was fighting over were clearly from toyon and not pyracantha. More recently, in my February 2022 column, I relayed how pondering the even-huger-than-you-imagined ■ See FORSBERG MEYER, page A7
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hosting an International Overdose Awareness Day event at the Markleeville Library on Aug. 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a space for our community to come together — to learn, to remember, and to support one another.
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Then President Joe Biden was elected, saying, “Time to end the forever war.” Biden did withdraw U.S. forces from Afghanistan ... but so clumsily that hundreds of innocent people were killed. He then sent supplies and advanced weapons to Ukraine, declaring that the U.S. will “stand with Ukraine” in its war with Russia. When Trump ran again, he repeatedly said, “We will have no more wars.” But look at what’s happened since. “Trump in his second term is no longer an affront to the system,” writes Taibbi. “He is the system. ... We’re an empire ... about to pour our vanishing treasure into a $1.5 trillion defense budget that’s got eyes on Venezuela, Iran, Cuba, Greenland, Colombia ...” I don’t know if he’s right. I focus on economics. I know little about diplomacy and foreign affairs. I don’t understand why presidents who promise peace keep taking us to war. One reason is that Congress lets them.
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In Washington, starting a war is easy. Ending one is a nightmare. Since a president is only blasted for chaos that results from pulling troops out, why even try? It’s safer to avoid terrible headlines and just let the wars grind on. One thing I do know after many years covering politicians is that their grand plans rarely achieve their stated goals. Since World War II, America’s launched military interventions in Korea, Vietnam, Greece, Cuba, Cambodia, Lebanon, Libya, Iraq, Somalia, Haiti, Bosnia, Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen, Iran ... Our intentions were good, but often, the results were not. President George Washington, in his farewell address, said, “Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground?” That’s good advice, now largely ignored. John Stossel is a political commentator and the author of “Government Gone Wild: Exposing the Truth Behind the Headlines.”
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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Semper Flies Foundation, a new veteranowned and operated nonprofit, is aiming to provide support for veterans while shedding light on the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and depression. Jamie Guajardo is a combat veteran who fought in Iraq and served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 13 years. He was in the Marine Force Reconnaissance, where his platoon specialized in Close Quarters Battle. Guajardo’s job was to stand next to explosives as they were detonating and redirect the concussion blasts away from those standing behind him. The repeated blast exposure would go on to wreak havoc on his brain. “I’ve been battling PTSD and traumatic brain injury for over 20 years,” Guajardo said. He shared his experiences of being a two-time suicide survivor, saying that after catastrophic attempts to take his life, he was shocked after he came to and found he was still alive. After a severe mental episode in 2018, Guajardo was admitted into a PTSD hospital where he was taught how to tie fishing flies as a form of grounding, dexterity, and benefits to the brain. “I fell in love with the process of making the flies,” Guajardo said. “I told all the veterans that were sitting there, I said ‘When I get out, I’m going to create something called Semper Flies,’ because Semper Fi is the Marine Corps motto.” Guajardo decided to turn his pain and trauma into a means to drive change. He began by seeking help in understanding and treating his TBI. In the last two years, Guajardo has had five different brain procedures along with brain surgery. He then created rules to live by,
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county’s retirement incentive program launched last year. “We lost a lot of employees through this process, which means a lot of knowledge walked out the door,” he said. “Departments are working hard to … fill vacancies and keep their operations running.” A slideshow presented at the meeting listed all their names, departments where they worked and how many years they were employed by El Dorado County. The retirees provided a combined 1,700 years of service. “That’s impressive,” Carruesco admitted. “There are a few more employees who haven’t left yet, who the board approved to leave in the next few months. They’re working on some important year-end duties. So when all is said and done, we’ll have over 80 county employees who took advantage of the retirement incentive program.” “I wish we could take back some of it … just kidding,“ Laine joked. “Even down to the lowest years of service, we really appreciate all their service, and this county would not function without them, so we will hope to do the replacing the best we can and move on,” District 3 Supervisor Brian Veerkamp added. “We wish them all good luck in their retirements (or) whatever their next endeavor is.” District 2 Supervisor George Turnboo agreed. “I wish them the best in retirement, and hope we can replace them because there’s a lot of these people who are going to be really hard to replace, especially with all the knowledge they have.” The retirement incentive program was launched to help ease the financial burden on the county’s general fund as the budget belt has tightened in recent years. Carruesco said he expects Chief Administrative Office staff to come back in the coming months with an update on the program’s success. “A big chunk of folks just left at the end of June so we don’t know exactly what the salary savings are yet,” he explained. “I just want to be fully transparent; it’s too early to tell that.”
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stock and modified chainsaws and axe throwing. There were 21 competitors in each category and the overall winner was Michael Cardanini of El Dorado Hills who took home a brand new Stihl chainsaw. The family-friendly event highlights
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from his family European vacation,” said Lewis, who works for Wise at the same law firm. “It was delayed. He’s asking to put this over one more time.” After sharing Wise’s upcoming availability, the judge set Friday, Sept. 4, as the date for Cunha to return to court with Wise. The trial setting hearing is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. in the El Dorado County courthouse, 495 Main St., Department 2, in Placerville. Cunha, a former California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection firefighter and Diamond Springs Fire Protection District volunteer, was taken into custody in
2024 following a joint operation by the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office, the FBI and the California Highway Patrol. He was arrested on the charge that he placed multiple improvised explosives along roads and highways in El Dorado and Sacramento counties. Cunha also has a criminal record as a serial arsonist, having pleaded guilty to one count of arson that caused El Dorado County’s Mine Fire in 2007, and admitting to setting at least 30 wildland fires in El Dorado and Amador counties in 2006 and 2007. In 2016, Cunha was sentenced to five years in prison as part of a plea arrangement to avoid trial.
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SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom recently announced that vehicle thefts fell statewide for the second consecutive year, declining by nearly 25% in 2025. The progress the state has made in reducing vehicle thefts by nearly a quarter builds on California’s double-digit reductions in property crime, violent crime and robbery. The California Highway Patrol is working with local law enforcement agencies to combat organized vehicle theft and other crime through targeted enforcement and public awareness. “Californians should not have to worry about whether their car will still be there when they come back,” Newsom said. “Crime is down across California, and vehicle theft is declining because our law enforcement officers are dismantling theft rings, recovering stolen vehicles, and bringing offenders to justice. We will continue to support the men and women holding criminals accountable and driving crime down.” “Vehicle theft is not a victimless crime. It fuels organized criminal activity and creates hardship for families across California,” said CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee. “The CHP remains committed to holding offenders accountable, recovering stolen vehicles and working with our law enforcement partners to make our communities safer.” Last year, CHP recovered nearly 18,000 vehicles. In 2025, 84% of all stolen vehicles were recovered by law enforcement in California, totaling 111,661 recovered vehicles. Recovery rates were even higher for specific vehicle types, with 92.5% of stolen automobiles and 89.3% of stolen personal trucks and SUVs recovered. More than half of the recovered vehicles were returned to their owners in
Amid significant state investments in public safety and increased operations to help local law enforcement reduce criminal activity, the state recorded its first year-over-year decrease in vehicle thefts since 2019. Beginning in 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom deployed CHP officers to work alongside local law enforcement agencies through regional crime suppression operations, originally in Bakersfield, San Bernardino, and Oakland, then expanding regionally in 2025 to further increase public safety. Several counties where CHP crime suppression teams were deployed also experienced significant declines in vehicle thefts last year, including: • Alameda: 12,277 vehicle thefts, down 36.1% from 2024. • Kern: 4,258 vehicle thefts, down 31.4% from 2024. • San Bernardino: 7,759 vehicle thefts, down 23.3% from 2024. • San Diego: 8,023 vehicle thefts, down 25.7% from 2024. • Sacramento: 5,061 vehicle thefts, down 23% from 2024.
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Crime continues to decline These results build on the success the state is seeing in public safety. Recently, the Department of Justice released data showing significant drops in reported crime between 2024 and 2025: • Homicide rate decreased 18.6%, with reported homicides falling from 1,666 to 1,374. • Robbery rate decreased 19.9%. • Property crime rate decreased 14.3%. • Motor vehicle theft rate decreased 25.8%, the largest percentage decline among major crime categories. • Violent crime rate decreased 10.2%. California’s homicide rate now stands at 3.5 per 100,000 residents, the lowest rate recorded since statewide reporting began nearly six decades ago.
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Guajardo has his sights set on expanding Semper Flies in the future. This year, the foundation will be launching free fly tying classes for veterans with plans already in place to take 12 veterans on a trip to fly fish locally. His ultimate goal? — To purchase a hotel in town and turn it into a home base where veterans can spend
two weeks fishing, acquiring PTSD education, and receiving much needed support. “I want to convey to veterans that you can get stronger, you can learn to live with your conditions,” said Guajardo. “There is a life out there worth fighting for.” Learn more about the nonprofit at semperfliesfoundation.org.
El Dorado County is paving the way for another major road improvement project — this time at the U.S. 50 / Ponderosa Road interchange — with a Phase 1A and Phase 1B contract. The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved as part of its July 21 consent calendar a contract not to exceed $399,740.86 with Dokken Engineering, with the consultant providing right of way services over a three-year period. Those services include providing input on environmental impacts; compiling and reviewing ownership and title data; addressing certification requirements; and identifying the status of all necessary right of way to facilitate timely acquisition and project advancement. “There are specialty skills required for much of the work, including real property appraisals, some of which involve commercial properties, and negotiations with the property owners to acquire the necessary land rights to build the North Shingle
Road and Durock Road projects,” a staff report notes. “The work to be performed is not sufficient to warrant the addition of permanent staff.” Funding for the contract comes from the county’s Traffic Impact Fee Program. The 2026 El Dorado County Capital Improvement book describes Phase 1A as the realignment of approximately one-quarter mile of North Shingle Road to approximately 600 feet north on Ponderosa Road; realign the westbound Highway 50 offramp to align with Wild Chaparral Drive; and potentially realign the westbound Highway 50 onramp loop. Phase 1B will realign approximately onequarter mile of Durock Road to South Shingle Road/ Sunset Lane and widen the eastbound Highway 50 offramp. Construction of Phases 1A and 1B is expected to begin in the 2028-29 fiscal year and wrap up in 2029-30, according to the CIP’s published schedule. Visit eldoradocounty. ca.gov/Land-Use/Transportation for more details.
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July 29 Join American River Conservancy for Wednesday Workdays at Wakamatsu at 8 a.m. For more information visit arconservancy.org. Main Street Menagerie — The Hottest Little Drag Show Downtown will take place 7-10 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com. Valhalla Tahoe presents Life in the Fast Lane, an Eagles Tribute from 7:30-10 p.m. at the Boathouse Theatre. For tickets and more information visit valhallatahoe.com. Broadway at Music Circus presents “Hell’s Kitchen” through Aug. 9 at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 557-1999 or visit broadwaysacramento.com.
July 30 Senior Helpers Cameron Park will host a Caregiver and Person Living with Dementia Support Group from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Gilmore Senior Center, 990 Lassen Lane, El Dorado Hills. For more information or to register Jillien Erdman at jerdman@seniorhelpers. com. Attendees should call (916) 461-4123 for more information. El Dorado Hills Town Center will host Live on the Boulevard with Cynthia Renee and Cripple Creek at 7 p.m. with gates open at 5:30 p.m. at the Marshall Amphitheater. For more information or to register on the online waitlist visit edhtowncenter.com. Cedar Exchange Band will perform 7-9 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com. Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento will host Soundscape at 6 p.m. Listen to cutting-edge art pieces during this dynamic evening celebrating all things sound art. For tickets and more information visit crockerart. org.
July 31 The Cameron Park Community Services District will host Cannonball Cinemas showing “Ron’s Gone Wrong” from 7-10 p.m. at the Cameron Park CSD Pool, 2502 Country Club Drive. For more information visit cameronpark.org. The Uncle Jester Band will perform at 5 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/livemusic. Innersoul Emerald Groove Night will take place 8-11 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com. The Sofia in Sacramento presents IN A NUTSHELL: Storytelling Series at 7 p.m. For tickets and more information call (916) 4435300 or visit bstreettheatre. org. Twisted Gypsy – Reinventing Fleetwood Mac will perform at 8 p.m. at Sutter Creek Theatre in Sutter Creek. For tickets and more information call (916) 425-0077 or visit suttercreektheater.com. El Dorado Musical Theatre ■ See KNOW, page B5
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ut of profound loss has come a lasting tribute to a woman whose quiet compassion transformed countless lives. Hands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference is proud to recognize the creation of the Yoko Kono Humanitarian Award, established by Hands4Hope alumni and sisters Megan Smith and Taylor Smith, in partnership with the Kono family. This award was created to honor the life and legacy of beloved Hands4Hope volunteer, staff member, mentor and community leader Yoko Kono. Kono passed away earlier this year after a battle with pancreatic cancer. During her 15 years with Hands4Hope, she inspired countless youth through her compassion, humility and unwavering commitment to serving others. Whether mentoring young people, supporting volunteers or leading the organization’s Outreach Program, Yoko made everyone around her feel seen, valued and encouraged. For Megan and Taylor, creating the award was a way to ensure Kono’s legacy lives on for generations to come. The sisters participated in Hands4Hope from elementary school through high school, contributing a combined 1,171 hours of community service before attending University of California, Davis. They credit their experiences with Hands4Hope, and the guidance of mentors like Yoko, with helping shape who they are today. “We worked with the Kono family and the Hands4Hope staff to create the Yoko Kono Humanitarian Award to honor Kono and ensure that the incredible legacy she left with the youth who participate in Hands4Hope is carried on for years to come,” the sisters shared. “Yoko believed in compassion, empathy and selfless service. She always put others before herself, served simply to make a difference and never sought recognition. If you ever heard her phone ring, it played “Humble & Kind,” two words that perfectly describe who she was. This award celebrates youth who carry those same values forward.” The award recognizes Hands4Hope participants entering their junior or senior year of high school who demonstrate compassion, humility, selfless service and leadership through action. Recipients are selected by a panel of Hands4Hope alumni and receive a $1,000 scholarship, generously provided by Yoko’s husband, Danton Kono. The inaugural award was presented to Lily Hinkle, a 2026 graduate of Ponderosa High School and outgoing Hands4Hope Youth Board president, at Hands4Hope’s Youth Recognition Event in June. Megan and Taylor shared that Lily was “the perfect recipient” after reviewing the nominations, and expressed their excitement to continue growing the award in the years ahead. “Receiving the inaugural Yoko Kono Humanitarian Award is truly an honor,” Lily said. “I’ve had the privilege of knowing and working with Yoko through Hands4Hope over the years and it is so meaningful to be recognized in her name. Yoko was kind, compassionate and had a passion for helping others. She inspired everyone around her, including me, and I hope to continue to honor her by using these values in my everyday life.” “The Yoko Kono Humanitarian Award is more than a scholarship,” said Nicole Craine, Hands4Hope deputy/program director. “It is a celebration of a life lived with extraordinary kindness, as well as a commitment to ensuring Yoko’s legacy continues to inspire young people to serve others with compassion, humility and heart.”
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The late Yoko Kono, above, guides a previous Hands4Hope – Youth Making a Difference food distribution effort. Below, Lily Hinkle, center, receives the inaugural Yoko Kono Humanitarian Award in June presented by Megan Smith and Taylor Smith.
About Hands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference 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 after-school programs and community outreaches in Sacramento and El Dorado Counties. For more information about Hands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference visit hands4hopeyouth.org or call (916) 294-7426.
The late Yoko Kono leads a Caldor Fire Relief effort with Hands4Hope – Youth Making a Difference.
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leven El Dorado County wineries impressed the judges at the California State Fair 2026 Commercial Wine Competition to bring home medals. Earning Double Golds for amazing vintages were: Lewis Grace Winery for its 2023 Charbono and 2023 Estate Souzãos; Trevor Grace for its 2024 Estate Petit Verdot; and Windwalker Vineyards for its 2022 Barbera, The competition recognizes the exceptional wines crafted from Californiagrown grapes that showcase the state’s rich agricultural heritage, distinct climates and
soils and world-class winemaking excellence. Since 1854, the California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition has celebrated the quality, innovation and craftsmanship that continue to define California as one of the premier wine-producing regions in the world. Open exclusively to wines made from fruit grown and produced in California’s 11 winegrowing regions, the competition highlights the remarkable extent and diversity of the state’s wine industry. A distinguished panel of wine professionals, led by Chief Judge Michael Franz and Competition Director Rich Cook, evaluated 1,516 wines from 278 of
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California’s leading wine brands during a threeday blind tasting at Cal Expo in Sacramento. In total, judges awarded 129 Double Gold medals, 326 Gold medals, 645 Silver medals, and 303 Bronze medals. Additional honors included five Best of Show Awards, 20 Best of Region Awards, 24 Best of California Awards, three Best of Micro Winery Awards and one Best Value Award.
El Dorado County winners D’Elissagaray — 2022 Basque Blend, Silver, Other Red Varietal Blends Docmanov Vineyards & Winery — 2022 GSM, Silver, Micro Winery Red Wines; 2024 Barbera, Silver, Micro Winery Red Wines; 2025 Barbera Rosé, Silver, Micro Winery All Other Wines; 2024 Chardonnay, Silver, Micro Winery White Wines; 2024 Pinot Noir, Bronze, Micro Winery Red Wines Holly’s Hill Vineyards — 2023 Patriarche Red Blend, Gold, Rhône Red Varietal Blends; 2023 Grenache Noir, Silver, Grenache; 2024 Roussanne, Silver, Roussanne; 2023 Mourvèdre Classique, Silver, Mourvedre/ Mataro Lava Cap Winery — 2025 Sauvignon Blanc Estate Grown, Silver, Sauvignon Blanc; 2023 Barbera, Silver, Barbera; 2025 Chardonnay Reserve,
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Lewis Grace Winery, left, Trevor Grace, left, and Windwalker Vineyards, right, brought home double gold medals. Silver, Chardonnay; 2023 Zinfandel, Bronze, Zinfandel; 2024 Cabernet Sauvignon, Bronze, Cabernet Sauvignon Lewis Grace Winery — 2023 Charbono, Double Gold, Other Red Varietals; 2023 Estate Souzão, Double Gold, Other Red Varietals; 2023 Syrah Renner Vineyard, Gold, Syrah/ Shiraz; 2025 Estate Rosé Wine, Gold, Varietal Rosé or Blush Blends; 2024 Barbera, Gold, Barbera; 2023 Petite Sirah, Gold, Petite Sirah; 2023 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver, Cabernet Sauvignon; 2023 Estate Graciano, Silver, Other Red Varietals; 2024 Estate Grenache, Silver, Grenache; 2023 Estate Mourvèdre, Silver, Mourvedre/ Mataro; 2023 Estate Pinot Noir, Silver, Pinot Noir; 2023 Estate Primitivo, Silver, Primitivo; 2023 Estate Tempranillo, Silver, Tempranillo; 2023 Malbec, Silver, Malbec; 2023 Estate Zinfandel, Bronze, Zinfandel Mellowood Winery — NV Furaha Red WIne Blend, Gold, Other Red Varietal Blends; NV Jambo Red Wine Blend, Silver, Other Red Varietal Blends; 2021 Estate Syrah, Silver, Syrah/ Shiraz Sentivo Vineyards — NV Delafia Super Tuscan, Gold, Italian Red Varietal Blends; 2024 Chardonnay Estate, Silver, Chardonnay; 2023 Pinot Noir Estate, Silver, Pinot Noir; 2018 Syrah Estate, Silver, Syrah/ Shiraz; 2024 Chardonnay,
Silver, Chardonnay; 2018 Petite Sirah Estate, Bronze, Petite Sirah; 2019 Mista Reserve Red Wine Blend, Bronze, Other Red Varietal Blends Shadow Ranch Vineyard — 2025 Sauvignon Blanc, Gold, Sauvignon Blanc; 2024 SR Cabernet Sauvignon, Bronze, Cabernet Sauvignon Trevor Grace — 2024 Estate Petit Verdot, Double Gold, Best of Region — Red, Other Red Varietals; 2024 Estate Touriga, Gold, Other Red Varietals; 2023 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver, Cabernet Sauvignon Ursa Vineyards — 2023 Barbera, Bronze, Barbera Windwalker Vineyards — 2022 Barbera, Double Gold, Barbera; 2023 Temperamental Lady Tempernillo, Gold, Tempranillo; 2023 Estate Red Wine, Silver, Bordeaux Red Varietal Blends (including Meritage); 2024 Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Bronze, Micro Winery White Wines; “This competition continues to showcase the incredible talent, dedication and innovation within California’s wine industry,” said Tom Martinez, CEO of the California Exposition & State Fair. “From legacy wineries to emerging producers, these award-winning wines reflect the passion and craftsmanship that have made California a global leader in winemaking. We are
proud to celebrate the individuals and families who continue to elevate the industry year after year.”
2026 Top State Fair Commercial Wine winners • Golden State Winery of the Year: Silt Wine Company, Clarksburg • Best of Show Red: Inkblot, 2023 Cabernet Franc, Lodi • Best of Show White: Acquiesce Winery & Vineyards, 2025 Grenache Blanc, Mokelumne River • Best of Show Sparkling: Aimee, 2023 Bollicine Brut, California • Best of Show Pink: Pedroncelli, 2025 Rosé Wine, Dry Creek Valley • Best of Show Dessert: Quady Winery, 2023 Elysium, Madera • Best Micro Winery Red: Alma Sol Winery, 2023 Graciano, Adelaida District • Best Micro Winery White: Omega Road Winery, 2024 Torrontes, Alta Mesa • Best Micro Winery Other: Great Bear Vineyards, 2025 Fleur Rouge, Yolo County • Best Value: Barefoot Cellars, NV Merlot, California For more information and a complete list of winners, visit castatefair. com. The California State Fair runs through Aug. 2 at the Cal Expo fairgrounds. Gates open at 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and at 10 a.m. Friday through Sunday.
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OUTH LAKE TAHOE — Barton Health is expanding its allied health education programs with the addition of a 12-week Certified Phlebotomy Technician I course, furthering its commitment to developing health care careers in the Lake Tahoe community. The program prepares students to safely collect and process blood in clinical settings by teaching essential clinical and technical skills. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to take the national phlebotomy certification exam and apply for California state licensure. The Certified Phlebotomy Technician I license allows graduates to work in a variety of medical settings throughout the state. "Providing exceptional care to our community includes building the health care workforce that supports it," said Elizabeth Stork, Barton Health's chief administrative officer.
"Our allied health programs create clear pathways into meaningful health care careers. The addition of phlebotomy training further expands those opportunities, equipping students with the skills and hands-on experience needed to enter the field with confidence." Barton Health's allied health programs also include a 10-week Certified Nursing Assistant program, which prepares students to perform clinical duties in skilled nursing facilities and long-term care settings, and a 16-week Medical Assistant program, which trains students to perform clinical and administrative duties in a variety of health care environments. The Certified Phlebotomy Technician I course runs from Sept. 28 through Dec. 23 and includes classroom instruction and a clinical externship. For more information about Barton Health's allied health programs and application requirements, visit BartonHealth.org.
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GROW FOR IT! The good, the bad, the ugly — nematodes While walking through a local garden center, I noticed a glass-door refrigerator containing packages of live beneficial insects, and live nematodes to use for pest control. What the heck is a nematode and where can I find one in my garden? Nematodes are tiny, unsegmented roundworms that are found in water-filled spaces between soil particles. Millions of these microscopic creatures live in our gardens. Good nematodes feed on bacteria or fungus and play an important role in soil health. Other good nematodes can be used as a biological control for some insects. Bad nematodes attack plant roots and can affect plant health and growth. These tiny creatures cannot be seen without the use of a microscope, and this is a good thing because nematodes are ugly. Bad nematodes are garden pests that feed on roots of vegetables and ornamental plants causing root deformities and root galls. Plantfeeding nematodes attack the outside surface of roots and feed on cellular content. Damaged roots limit the movement of water and vital nutrients to plants. Since nematodes attack roots, damage to the plant can be slow to see. Smaller than expected plant size, and fewer flowers and fruit might
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indicate nematode damage. When harvested, nematode damaged carrots are knotty, gnarled and look like they belong in a horror show. Plant parasitic nematodes tend to attack specific plants and rotating garden planting each year can be helpful in reducing the number of bad nematodes. Choosing plants like nematode-resistant tomatoes can greatly reduce the threat of plant damage by these tiny creatures. Good nematodes play a vital role in soil health. Soil nematodes that feed on bacteria and fungus aid in the process of mineralization, converting organic compounds containing nitrogen to inorganic nitrogen. For example, bacterial feeding nematodes release inorganic nitrogen and other nutrients into the soil by consuming bacteria. Inorganic nitrogen in the soil is vital for plant health. Other good nematodes prey on protozoa or other nematodes and can help to reduce the number of bad nematodes in soil. Beneficial nematodes can be used for
biological control of some insects in the garden. Pests such as fungus gnats, leaf miners, cutworms, borers, and grubs are examples of insects that beneficial nematodes attack. Good nematodes, Heterorhabditis bacteriorphora (Hb) and Steinernema feltiae (Sf ) can be purchased at a garden center or online. Survival of soil dwelling nematodes is dependent upon a damp environment and live nematodes must be handled carefully after purchase to keep them alive. Beneficial nematodes are not hazardous to humans, pets, or plants. A sprayer is the only equipment required for application to the garden. Application should be in the morning or early evening and the application site should be in a shaded area because UV light can kill nematodes. Beneficial nematodes sprayed on the soil or grass will migrate to the top layer of soil. Nematodes prey on insect larva in the soil. If you plan to use beneficial nematodes in your garden, read and follow all manufacturers’ directions. Join Master Gardeners on Saturday, August 1 from 9 a.m. to Noon, for a free class: Pruning and Care of Fruit Trees in the Summer at the Sherwood Demonstration Garden, 6699 Campus Drive, Placerville. For more information about UC Master Gardener classes, events and garden resources visit mgeldorado.ucanr.
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A sampling of special activities California Automobile Museum The museum is revving up summer evenings by participating in the monthly Third Thursday program in Old Sacramento Waterfront. Guests can explore the "Route 66: California Dreamin'" exhibit after hours, celebrating 100 years of the Mother Road. Admission is halfprice, with activities for children and a special drink selection available for adults 21 and older. Each admission includes one complimentary drink ticket. The next Third Thursday event is July 16, and the museum will remain open until 8 p.m. For more information, visit calautomuseum. org/thirdthursdays.
California Museum The museum will debut "Reflecting on the Land" on Aug. 21. The exhibit highlights the voices, knowledge and visions of California's Indigenous peoples while examining stories that have shaped the state's history and those that have been overlooked. Featuring more than 200 tribes, the exhibit explores California's past, present and future, including the restoration of the Klamath River and visions of sovereignty and self-determination. Developed by Exhibit Envoy in partnership with California Humanities, the exhibit is supported by the 11th Hour Project, By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 and the Weingart Foundation. Additional information will be
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California State Railroad Museum & Foundation The fully air-conditioned museum offers visitors an extensive collection of rail equipment, historic locomotives, exhibits and toy trains. On July 16, the museum will host a special Museum Mixer featuring local vendors. Admission is free, and museum members receive a complimentary beverage. Weekend excursion train rides aboard either the Granite Rock No. 10 steam locomotive or a historic diesel engine also continue throughout the summer. Motive power is subject to change without notice. More information is available at californiarailroad. museum.
Crocker Art Museum Families are invited to the final Summer Family Friday of the season on Aug. 7 from 10:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event features hands-on art activities, sensory experiences and performances designed for children ages 3 to 12 and their families. More information is available at crockerart. org/events/4722/summer-familyfriday-4722. The museum's outdoor movie series also continues July 16 and Aug. 20 with screenings of "Dirty Dancing" and "Clueless" in the courtyard outside the Teel Family Pavilion. Details are available at crockerart.org/events/series/moviesoff-the-wall.
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OFF THE VINE 82 varietals, one destination: Why El Dorado County stands apart The Napa/Sonoma valley region is internationally famous and commonly thought of as “where California makes wine.” It is deservedly one of the few truly prestigious wine regions and has been so since 1976, when two of its wines — a cabernet sauvignon and a chardonnay, both crown jewels of French winemaking — won highest honors in a blind tasting in France. This is a wellknown story now, but at the time it was hugely disruptive to the somewhat haughty prestige of French wine. This sudden renown had consequences for Napa. For one, there was heavy product demand that forced wineries into mass production to attempt to meet the needs of the public. Overhead rose to extremely high levels for land, labor, facility expenses, distribution and national and international marketing. Wine prices rose to maintain profit margins. A typical bottle of good Napa wine ranges from $50 to well over $300. To give you a sense of this price escalation, Napa produces about 4% of California’s wine volume but accounts for about 25% of California wine sales. To keep up production, many wineries bought grapes from other growers, and they make “big-flavored” wines with a sense of place based more on the
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Wine as a story Now, wine is one of the most written-about and discussed products in the world, but all of it comes down to just one thing. Someone is sipping a glass of wine and reflecting on its flavors, structure and even the stories it might tell about the terroir and the vintage. Each varietal connects the earth and the rhythm of nature to the consumer in a specific, even poetic, way. Wine is a story told to our sensibilities, and each varietal is
its own chapter. The more expertly crafted, the more articulate the story. That wine has had a key role in civilization for more than 8,000 years is testament to the desire of people to listen to what wine has to say. You can think of each varietal as a paragraph in the story.
Where the El Dorado County AVA dwarfs Napa and Sonoma According to the 2024 El Dorado County Wine Grape Survey, El Dorado County grows 82 distinct varietals on more than 2,600 acres of vineyards with elevations ranging from 1,200 to more than 3,500 feet. This concentrated diversity is unparalleled and reflects the county’s varied elevations, soils and microclimates. El Dorado County grows grapes from France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Austria and Germany, as well as the Mission grape, which has been native to California since the 1700s. When a foreign grape is planted in El Dorado County, it takes on its new terroir like an accent and often reveals deeper and broader potential than it displayed in its native soil. This is also due to its native-style farming. The net effect of so many varietals is that it greatly expands the dimensions of the wine conversation. Skinner Vineyards & Winery offers a bright ruby-red wine called Rouge. It is a blend of mourvèdre, carignan, cinsault and counoise.
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Boeger Winery, one of the first currently established wineries in El Dorado, boasts over 30 unique variatals and artisan blends. It’s got more fruit than a slot machine, yet it is so gracefully balanced it plays out like a ballet. Boeger Winery prides itself on its unique varietals and artisan blends. I’ve tasted about half its catalog, which seems weighted toward Italian grapes, and I can tell you they really deliver. Its negroamaro, a rare varietal, originated in the “heel of the boot” of Italy and, although it is a deep red, it is approachable for almost everyone. It is a medium-bodied wine that dances on the palate. Even its Nero d’Avola, with its bold, deep-hued character, has a medium-bodied heft and a delicate structure where smaller flavors can step forward. Edio Vineyards offers a grenache and
a mourvèdre that not only have well-grown structure and minerality but also boast an incredible balance of fruit and tannin. Narrow Gate Vineyards, certified biodynamic, offers a natural primitivo that plays on the palate like flute music drifting through a valley of tall ponderosa pines.
Gold in El Dorado County No, not the nugget. In the past decade, El Dorado wines have won more than 1,200 Gold, Double Gold and Best-of-Class medals. So it’s not just that they have an abundance of varietals. It’s that they create premium wines many experts consider
equal to or better than Napa’s offerings — at a much more affordable price. But don’t stop there. Contact eldoradowines. org for a full list of the many outstanding wineries and vineyards in the county. And remember, if it isn’t an adventure in every sip, it probably isn’t El Dorado County wine. Peter Mead was an award-winning strategic copywriter in Los Angeles for decades. When he moved to El Dorado County four years ago with his two cats, he fell in love with the foothill wine culture. He continues on a journey of wine discovery in the region. He can be reached at blowingsky@gmail.com.
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presents “42nd Street,” July 31 through Aug. 8 at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information call (916) 608-6888 or visit harriscenter. net.
Aug. 1 El Dorado County Historical Society and Fountain and Tallman Museum presents Mid-Century El Dorado through Sept. 10. For more information visit edchs.org. The Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 512, will host its “Famous Pancake Breakfast” from 8-11 a.m. at the Placerville Airport, 3501 Airport Road, Placerville. Enjoy breakfast, airplanes on display and old friends. Proceeds go to the Sunny Atkin Scholarship fund for students of aeronautical related studies. UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County host a Free Public Tour of the Sherwood Demonstration Garden, 6699 Campus Drive, Placerville at 9 a.m. After the approximately one-hour tour, wander around the sixteen individual gardens at your own pace or ask docents for help and more information. May be closed for inclement weather or poor air quality, check before visiting at tinyurl.com/pszsfdhf. Shadow Ranch in Somerset will host Rosé Slushies and Misters on the Patio Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5p.m. For more information visit shadowranch.com. Molly’s Place at 696 Main St. in Placerville invites the community to its Grand Opening Celebration with live music and art, karaoke, auction prizes and more from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Learn more at facebook.com/ MollysPlaceplacerville. Burning Daylight People will perform 7-10 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom. com. Ed Wilson will perform at the Placerville Speedway, 4-6 .m. The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco present Treasures of the Pharaohs at the de Young in Golden Gate Park through Jan. 31, 2027. Learn more at famsf. org.
Now Tickets are now available for Images of Hope’s annual Picnic in the Orchard featuring cuisine from John Sanders of Old Town Grill, musical entertainment from Hither & Yon and silent and live auction opportunities taking place on Aug. 15, 4-8 p.m. at Rainbow Orchards, 2569 Larsen Drive in Camino. For tickets and more information visit imagesofhopeeldorado.com. Tickets are available for Ag in the Classroom’s 20 Mile Taste which takes place Aug. 29 from 4-7 p.m. at Rainbow Orchards, 2569 Larsen Drive in Camino. For more information visit agintheclass-edc.org. CASA El Dorado in collaboration with Lazy Dog Restaurant is hosting a Dining Fundraiser at its Folsom location. When ordering online use code 02FOLSOM to donate 15% of the bill to CASA. For more information visit casaeldorado. org. Arts and Culture El Dorado is holding an Open Call to Artists for Working Landscape, Working People, to be displayed at the Switchboard Gallery,
525 Main St. in Placerville. Submit artwork to loren@ artsandcultureeldorado.org by July 31. For more information visit artsandcultureeldorado.org. Placerville Arts Association is holding an Open Call to Artists for its 60th National Mother Lode Art Exhibition to take place Nov. 5-21 at Mills Station Arts & Culture Center, 10191 Mills Station Road, Rancho Cordova. Call open through Sept. 16. For more information visit placervillearts.com. Arts and Culture El Dorado will host Rubicon Rising through Aug. 16. at the Switchboard Gallery, 525 Main St. in Placerville. For more information visit artsandcultureeldorado.org. The El Dorado Hills Arts Association will host its Membership Show, Perspectives, at The Gallery at 48 Natoma in Folsom through Aug. 20. For more information visit eldoradohillsarts.com. Atrium Gallery at El Dorado Hills Town Center will host Hot August Days through Sept. 20. For more information visit edhtowncenter.com. Cantiga Wineworks, 5980 Meyers Land in Somerset, is having Happy Hour with Fritz on Fridays from 3-6 p.m. Come for the wine, stay for the games, conversation and community. For more information call (530) 621-1696.
California Railroad Museum will present All Aboard for Story Time every Monday at 11 a.m. This program is included with Museum admission. For more information visit californiarailroad.museum. The Mom Walk, Sip and Stroll meets every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at El Dorado Hills Town Center amphitheater. It’s a great way to get active with other local moms.
The Placerville Family Search Center offers free Family Tree Assistance Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursdays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with Spanish translators available by appointment at 3275 Cedar Ravine Road in Placerville. For more information call (916) 290-4395.
Sacramento Shakespeare Festival presents “Twelfth Night” through July 26. For tickets and more information visit sacramentoshakespeare.net. Folsom History Museum presents Ride ‘Em Cowboy – the Folsom Rodeo Exhibition through Jan. 4, 2027. Learn more at folsomhistory.org. Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento presents Gleefully Askew: A Gladys Nilsson Retrospective through Nov. 29; Suzanne Adan — I’m No Spring Chicken through Oct. 11; and Pueblo Pottery – Native American Pottery and Sculpture through Dec. 31, 2030; For more information visit crockerart.org. Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento hosts Art Rx, Docent led discussions for those with chronic pain and their friends, family and caregivers, second and fourth Saturdays at 11 a.m.; Meet Me at the Museum: tours designed for
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EDH Cars and Coffee invites car people to meet up and hang out Saturdays, 7-9:30 a.m., rain or shine, in the right-side parking lot of the Regal movie theater in El Dorado Hills Town Center.
California State Fair is open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. through Aug. 2 at Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd. in Sacramento. Learn more at castatefair.com.
Capital Stage in Sacramento presents “The Two Kids That Blow Sh*t Up” through July 26. For tickets and more information call (916) 995-5464 or visit capstage.org.
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Sutter Street Theatre presents “Grease,” through July 26 and “Newsies,” through Aug. 7. For tickets and more information call (916) 353-1001 or visit sutterstreettheatre.com.
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Marco’s Café in Lotus hosts an Open Mic Night Thursdays from 6-8:30 p.m. For more information visit marcoscafelotus.com.
Miraflores Winery, 2120 Four Springs Trail in Placerville, is having Sparkling Sundays, the one day of the week where two fabulous sparklers are poured. Try a complimentary tasting of Blanc de Noirs and Brut. Both are crafted with organically grown grapes from Sonoma County and created in the traditional Methode Champenoise style. For more information call (530) 647-8505 or email info@ mirafloreswinery.com.
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visitors with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, using art observation and conversation to foster engagement and social interaction, second Fridays at 11 a.m.; and Highly Descriptive Tours, 50-minute tours with detailed verbal descriptions and guided discussion for blind or low-vision individuals and their guests, fourth Fridays at 1 p.m. For more information visit crockerart.org.
The Pollock Pines Community Center will host a Yoga Class every Monday at 10:30 a.m, Bingo Night every Tuesday at 5 p.m. and a Beginners Line Dancing Throwdown from 6:30-9 p.m. For more information visit pollockpinesca.org.
The Georgetown Library will host the Thursdays at Two Poetry Group every first and third Thursday of the month. Gold Bug Park & Mine in Placerville is open daily, weather permitting, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information visit goldbugpark.org. El Dorado Hills Town Center Farmers Market takes place Saturdays in the amphitheater near Brickyard & South Fork from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy local certified produce, fresh flowers, wine, baked goods, micro greens, skin care products, handmade goods, baskets, jewelry, face painting, henna art and more. El Dorado Hills Arts Association hosts a featured local artist booth each week. Marshall Hospital Auxiliary is looking for volunteers. Help people and make new friends. Interviews are held monthly. For more information call Norma at (530) 676-1844 or email grizzyq98@gmail.com. National Alliance on Mental Illness El Dorado County offers Free, In-person Family Support Groups from 6-7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month in Placerville. For more information visit namieldoradocounty.org.
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CIT Week 9 @ Golden Gate Park @ 8:45am / $300 Aug 3rd - Aug 7th Golden Gate Park (14th Ave. East Meadow), 14th East Ave Meadow on JFK Promenade, San Fran‐ cisco. 415-876-3764
Therapist Zero
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Aug 1st - Aug 3rd Therapist Zero is a darkly funny solo show about a father trying to help his brilliant but struggling //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// daughter, only to run head�rst into Jason Movrich & Friends a maze of psychiatrists, broken Live at Local Edition in systems, and his own past. Potrero Downtown San Franicsco Stage, 1695 18th Street, San Fran‐ @ 8pm cisco. jim@playground-sf.org Local Edition, 691 Market St, San @ 7pm Harlow's, 2708 J St, Sacramento
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8Y: Tiny Treasure Aug 3rd - Aug 7th Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Dr, Sacramento. 916-808-8884
@ 8:30pm Rickshaw Stop, 155 Fell St, San Francisco
@ 8pm The Hotel Utah Saloon, 500 4th St, San Francisco
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Rec Prep Soccer Skills Camp - East Sac @ 9am / $169 Aug 3rd - Aug 6th DO NOT USE - McKinley Park, 601 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento. 916837-0336
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Lil' Cruisers East Bay -
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@ 12pm / $365 Aug 3rd - Aug 7th The Seven Hills School, 975 N San @ 8pm Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek. 925-440The Chapel, San Francisco 7983 ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Jam Experience
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Fri 7/31 Intermediate Tai Chi @ 9am Tai chi classes offered at the Woodland Community & Senior Center Woodland Community & Senior Center, 2001 East Street, Woodland. tina�tness68@ gmail.com
After-Party @ 8pm Rocks Den, 4753 Mission St, San Francisco
@ 9pm //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Boom Boom Room, 1601 Fillmore The Lucky Losers: Cathy St, San Francisco
Lemons Trio
@ 4pm The Saloon, 1232 Grant ave, San Francisco
@ 5pm Arbor, 384 Hayes St, San Francisco
Dave Ricketts Music: Dave Ricketts and Friends at Laszlo Bar
DJ HVFF
Zingg�ower Mondays: Live at the MAB GamperDrums featuring an all-star band!
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FEM&M @ 7:30pm Brick & Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission St, San Francisco
@ 7pm 4 Star Theater, 2200 Clement St, San Francisco
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Gaucho at Comstock Saloon
@ 6:30pm Lucca Bar & Grill, 439 1st St, Benicia An Evening with a Mentalist: Jay Alexander's Mind Tricks Live @ 6:30pm / $55 Aug 7th - Aug 9th Escape the ordinary and step into the San Francisco Magic Theater, where Mentalist Jay Alexander guides you through an evening of wonder. You’ll laugh, gasp, and leave with a story you’ll tell forever San Francisco Magic Theater (w/ Jay Alexander) at the Marrakech, 419 O'Farrell Street, San Fran‐ cisco. mar@jayalexander.com, 415-305-6893
NYX - Late Night Clubbing w/ FOOLiE @ 1am 150 San Bruno, 150 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco
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The Mummy (1999) @ 7pm Crest Theater, Sacramento
Bandalos Chinos @ 7pm Harlow's, 2708 J St, Sacramento
Joe's
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Cobb's Comedy Showcase @ 7:30pm Cobb's Comedy Club, San Fran‐ cisco
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paris jackson - zombies tour
Comstock Saloon, 155 Columbus Ave, San Francisco
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Hannah Frances
The Taylor Brothers from The Uninvited
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Solano Ave, Vallejo //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// @ 8pm / $23.06 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Rickshaw Stop, 155 Fell Street, Pastor Melba & Lenon San Francisco. hello@broad Paris Jackson Nears Jr's 20th Pastoral wayrave.com @ 8pm Anniversary //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Cafe Du Nord, 2174 Market St, San @ 3pm Francisco Broadway Rave - The Mu‐ Celebrate 20 amazing years with //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// sical Theatre Dance Party Pastors Melba & Lenon Nears Jr in Thunder from Down Under @ 8:31pm person—faith, fun, and family @ 8pm Rickshaw Stop, San Francisco vibes! Word of Faith Christian Cen‐ Golden Gate Theatre, 1 Taylor //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ter, 650 Parker Road, Fair�eld. atay Street, San Francisco lor@wofccfair�eld.com, 707-437Cantos: FRIDAY JUMPOFF //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 2257 @ 9pm //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Legend Has It, 410 L St, Sacra‐ mento India Jai
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Noble Cinema Studios, 1509 Solano Ave, Vallejo
DJ Sep: Grass Lands at Outside Lands 2026
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Burke Junction Farmers Market
@ 4pm Art in Action: Marvelous Farmers Market at Burke //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Marionettes Junction Shopping Center. Reservoir Dogs @ 1pm / $10 Tuesdays in the Summer @ 7pm Bring the kids to our next family art from 4-7:30pm 3300 Crest Theater, Sacramento workshop on August 2! Pence Coach Ln, 3300 Coach //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Gallery, 212 D Street, Davis. pence Lane, Cameron Park. socialmedia@gmail.com, 530-758Tech Roast Show: Tech stageatburke@gmail.com 3370 Roast SF: Comedians //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Dave Ricketts Music: Dave Roast Techies Ricketts at The Sea Star @ 7:30pm Beachcrimes Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco
Livin' Like Kings : at Lucca
Sun 8/09
Thu 8/06
Janet Stone: OMNI Tahoe Yoga Festival @ 8am OMNI, 1029 Takela Dr #5, South Lake Tahoe
@ 7pm Crest Theater, Sacramento
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Mind Game
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Connor Morrison at Majes‐ tic Cafe
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Lantz Lazwell, Starchild Jr, & Brian Swislow @ Boom Boom Room (9pm)
@ 6:30pm Punch Line Sacramento Callback Bar, Sacramento TraumaCheez: A Tribute Concert for Ellen Joyce Loo 盧凱彤 彤 紀念音樂會
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ALIAS JOHN BROWN: AJB & The Soul Ascension Band
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Open Mic //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// hosted by //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Francisco Two Wheelers Club Marcus GEN 11 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Session 9 (3-day, PM) @ 8pm Mangham Rome Streetz @ 12pm / $245 The Hotel Utah Saloon, 500 4th St, @ 8pm - in the Aug 3rd - Aug 5th San Francisco Harlow's Night Club - The Starlet Callback The Seven Hills School, 975 N San //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Room, 2708 J Street, Sacramento Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek. 925-440Bar //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Hell on Wheels Normal Bias
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Derek Irving: Rockabilly Duo, Little Big Band, Combo: Guitar with Aki Kumar @ 12pm San Francisco People In Plaza, San Francisco
@ 7:30pm Tessie's Cocktails & Chords, 18 US-50, Stateline
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@ 7pm The Starlet Room, 2708 J St, Sacramento
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Morgan Myles: Liz Alessio's Harvest //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Hoedown Shrek @ 5pm @ 7pm Crest Theater, Sacramento
Burgess, 2921 Silverado Trail, Napa
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@ 10pm @ 6pm / $120 The Independent, San Francisco Take your watercolor skills to the //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// next level! Discovery Campus, 503 Ben Bohmer //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 3rd Street, Napa. programs@ @ 10pm Cashier/ TBA nvef.org, 707-200-1224 The Independent SF, 628 Di‐ @ 8pm //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// visadero Street, San Francisco Neck of the Woods, San Francisco @ 7:30pm Paname SF, 523 Broadway, San Francisco
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Marshall Grange Youth bring home fair prizes Scarlett Jarred
Special to the Mountain Democrat
T
he Marshall Grange Youth made it through the El Dorado County Fair with flying colors. Grange leaders are proud of all of the wonderful youth and exhibitors who participated in the fair. The kids worked very hard with their livestock, as well as having put a lot of thought and time into other fair-related activities. The grange offers youth members the opportunity to grow together, make friends, learn about agriculture, perform community service and learn about being strong community members. Now, to shed some light on all the amazing proof that the work pays off. This year the Youth Garden won first place for Best Use of Fair Theme. The poultry barn led by Abby Costa won the Golden Johnny Award for cleanest, most decorated and educational small animal barn. The Junior Avian Bowl team, the Wolverines, won first place. Senior Avian Bowl teams took first and second place, with the Roostars in first and the Senior Boys in second. The Marshall Grange Youth had four participants in Small Animal Master Showmanship, with one winning first place. It is also important to mention the newest livestock project, Dairy Goat. One of the grange youth won in intermediate, and received second in senior. The youth have so many more individual awards that could proudly be mentioned, but this writing will stray away from writing a book. Grange youth is not just about showing livestock. Some youth members participated in the wheelbarrow races, welding, table setting, barn quilts, bird houses, paint pouring, cake decorating, as well as apple sauce, apple ring and pickle canning. There were many blue and purple ribbons to show for it. The Marshall Grange Youth thank all the
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Congratulations to all the Marshall Grange Youth who took part in the 2026 El Dorado County Fair. wonderful leaders like Tiffani Leanos and Tara Schnetz for lamb and goat, Tara Schnetz for dog, Kimberly Jarred for rabbit and cavy, Jeanette Popovich for dairy goat, Victoria Stigen for art and hog, Abby Costa for poultry, and Katie Hnizdil for cooking and baking. Their service is irreplaceable and crucial to the group. The youth group participated in the Garden Valley 4th of July celebration by having a booth as well as having a float in the parade. The group values participating in the local events and will participate
in the Day on the Divide at Garden Valley Park on Aug. 2 as well as Founder’s Day in Georgetown on Sept. 20. Community members are invited to stop by the booth at both of these events and pick up a flyer. Although the group has just finished the fair, members are already preparing for next year. Families who would like to have their kids join the Marshall Grange Youth are welcome to attend the next membership meeting on Sept. 14 at the Marshall Grange in Garden Valley. Late night sips and nibs, tasty tunes, and unmatched energy are worth the stop!
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Landmark exhibition on U.S. Mass Deportations to debut Danielle Wood California Museum
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ACRAMENTO — Following the 72nd anniversary of one of the largest mass deportation efforts in American history, the California Museum will open “Help Wanted / Leave Now: ‘Operation Wetback’ & the Revolving Door of Mass Deportation.” Opening to the public Aug. 13, the exhibition uncovers a century-long history of U.S. enforcement campaigns that targeted Mexican immigrants and American citizens alike, revealing a pattern foundational to the nation’s labor system yet rarely taught in classrooms. Centered on the coerced emigration of the 1930s and the Eisenhower-era “Operation Wetback” deportation campaign, “Help Wanted / Leave Now” examines how Mexicans — historically the largest Latino immigrant group — have repeatedly been recruited to sustain American industry
without access to citizenship, only to be expelled in the hundreds of thousands during times of economic anxiety and political scapegoating. “Help Wanted / Leave Now” tells the story of repeated mass recruitment and betrayal,” said Dolores Huerta, labor and civil rights leader and member of the exhibit’s advisory council. “The United States has a history of recruiting people to come here in times of need or crisis and then deporting and maligning them in times of political convenience. It’s a constant cycle of hypocrisy, and the story needs to be told: Immigrants built the economy in the United States, and people must not forget that.” Developed with guidance from an advisory committee including Huerta, academics and other subject matter experts, the first-of-its-kind exhibition explores how labor and deportation policies shaped the
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Undocumented immigrants board bus for deportation to Mexico. Los Angeles, California, 1949. lives of immigrant farmworkers, miners, railroad laborers and their families across generations. Themes of belonging, memory and resistance run throughout, connecting past injustices to the ongoing cycle of recruitment and removal that continues today. Through firsthand accounts, rare photographs, historical artifacts and interactive elements, the exhibition not only confronts difficult truths but honors the resilience and cultural legacy of Latinos whose labor has underpinned much of the country’s economic growth. “The California Museum’s mission is to reflect the full story of our communities: past, present and future — the good and the dark chapters,” said Pablo Espinoza, a member of both the California Museum board and the exhibit’s advisory
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Public Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0730 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DESIGNING PATHWAYS COUNSELING, located at 3761 De Sabla Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682/Mailing Address: 3450 Palmer Dr Ste 4-290, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Suzanne R Mell, 3450 Palmer Dr Ste 4-290, 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: 07/02/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/
Suzanne Mell SUZANNE MELL, 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 07/02/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF
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Detainees are incarcerated prior to deportation in El Centro, California in 1954. council. “We recognize current realities and are committed to providing historical context, understanding and perspective through our exhibits and programs. Our ‘Operation Wetback’ exhibit encourages visitors to reflect on the impact some episodes of history continue to have on our immigrant community, and to recognize the positive value that immigrants have brought and still bring to our state and country.” Following its debut in Sacramento, the exhibition will be made available as a traveling installation for museums, libraries and other institutions nationwide. Designed with language accessibility in mind, “Help Wanted / Leave Now” will be a fully bilingual display presented in English and Spanish.
Exhibit advisory council • Martha Escutia, former California state senator and lecturer in law at the USC Gould School of Law • Pablo Espinoza, California Museum board member and deputy director of communications for the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation • Juan R. Garcia,
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Deported Mexican nationals board train to Mexico’s interior, Nogales, 1954. professor emeritus of history at the University of Arizona and author of “Operation Wetback: The Mass Deportation of Mexican Undocumented Workers in 1954” • Kelly Lytle Hernandez, professor of history and African American studies and the Thomas E. Lifka Endowed Chair in History at UCLA • Dolores Huerta, labor and civil rights leader • Kevin R. Johnson, Distinguished Professor of Law, Mabie-Apallas Professor of Public Interest Law and professor of Chicana/o studies at UC Davis
• Ronald Mize, professor of ethnic studies and women, gender and sexuality studies at Oregon State University
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THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 16413
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0717 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BUENA ONDA BOARDS, located at 1684 Union Ridge Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: David R Carlin, 1684 Union Ridge 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: 06/30/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ David Carlin DAVID CARLIN I declare that all information in this statement is true and
correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 06/30/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER
ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 16414 Legal notice continued on the next page
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS NO. CA-24-988066-AB ORDER NO.: DEF-627490
The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KAPTURE MEDIA SOLUTIONS, located at 3516 Strolling Hills Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Adrian A Gilani, 3516 Strolling Hills Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/01/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Adrian Gilani ADRIAN GILANI 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 07/01/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 16415
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/15/2011. 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): JOHN J. PIOTROWSKI, JR. AND VALERIE JOI REYNOSO PIOTROWSKI, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 11/29/2011 as Instrument No. 2011-0056680-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of EL DORADO County, California; Date of Sale: 8/13/2026 at 01:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Main Entrance of the El Dorado County Superior Courthouse - Placerville Main Street Branch, located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $438,493.32 The purported property address is: 5118 WHISTLERS BEND WAY, EL DORADO HILLS, CA 95762 Assessor’s Parcel No. : 119-360024-000 Legal Description: Please be advised that the legal description set forth on the Deed of Trust is in error. The legal description of the property secured by the Deed of Trust is more properly set forth and made part of Exhibit “A” as attached hereto. THE LAND HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO IS SITUATED IN THE AREA OF EL DORADO HILLS, COUNTY OF EL DORADO COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL 1: LOT 58, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP ENTITLED “HOLLOW OAK UNIT NO. 3”, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF EL DORADO COUNTY, ON APRIL 5, 2006, IN BOOK J OF MAPS, PAGE 69. PARCEL 2: NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS FOR ROAD, PEDESTRIAN, VEHICULAR AND OTHER INGRESS, EGRESS AND TRAVEL AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES AS SET FORTH IN EASEMENT AND DEDICATION AGREEMENTS, RECORDED NOVEMBER 25, 2003 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2003-0120172, 2003-0120173, 2003-0120174, 2003-0120175, 2003-0120176, 2003-0120177, 2003-0120178 AND 2003-0120179, AND RECORDED AUGUST 9, 2004 AS INSTRUMENT NOS. 20040063777, 2004-0063778 AND 2004-0063779, ALL OF OFFICIAL RECORDS.All bidders, at the date, time, and place of the scheduled sale, will be required to show satisfactory support to the auctioneer of their ability to pay the amount they intend to bid, unless arrangements have been made with the trustee prior to the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www. qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-24-988066-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
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV1812 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Julia Morgan Yates filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: JULIA MORGAN YATES Proposed name: MORGAN TAYLOR LEE YATES 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: AUGUST 21, 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 JUNE 30, 2026. /s/ Hana Balfour Judge of the Superior Court 16416 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0721 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PREMIER BRAND MEAT, located at 3440 El Dorado Hills Blvd Apt 203, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Idalia Diaz Arroyo, 3440 El Dorado Hills Blvd Apt 203, 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: 07/01/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Idalia Diaz Arroyo IDALIA DIAZ ARROYO, 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 07/01/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 16417 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29
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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 866-645-7711, or visit this internet website http://www. qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-24-988066-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 OWNEROCCUPANT: 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-24988066-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 866645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800280-2832 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Post-Sale Information (CCC 2924m(e)): (866) 645-7711 Reinstatement or Payoff Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION TS No.: CA-24988066-AB IDSPub #0315785 7/15/2026 7/22/2026 7/29/2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 16435 SUMMONS CASE NO. 23CV1817 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: EMMETT W. CALDWELL; All Persons Unknown, Claiming Any Legal or Equitable Right, Title, Estate, Lien or Interest in the Property Described in the Complaint Adverse to Plaintiffs’ Title, or Any Cloud on Plaintiffs’ Title Thereto; and DOES 1 through 50, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLANTIFF: Robert Shanko and Jillienne Shanko 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 locate 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 award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. The name and address of the court is: EL DORADO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 2927 Meder Road Cameron Park, CA 95682 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: KEVIN A. JAMES 285302
Becker Nelson Center & James 263 Main St, Level 2 Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 295-6400 DATE: 10/13/2023 Clerk, by /s/ Katrina Abuzov, Deputy 16436 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S.NO. 26-00813-LC-CA TITLE NO. 260141863-CA-VOI A.P.N. 085-672-009-000 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/11/2023. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check(s) drawn on a state or national bank must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation, 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; 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 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 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: Crystal M. Fenech and Ronald J Fenech Jr., husband and wife as community property with right of survivorship Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 08/14/2023 as Instrument No. 2023-0022695 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of El Dorado County, California. Date of Sale:: 08/12/2026 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $418,553.75 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2989 Dyer Way, Placerville, CA 95667 A.P.N.: 085-672-009-000 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. 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 requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-7588052 or visit this internet website www.ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 26-00813-LC-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 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 a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” you may be able to 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 888-264-4010, or visit this internet website www. ndscorp.com, using the file number
assigned to this case 26-00813LC-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 a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” 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 the extent that the sale is subject to Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule (31 C.F.R. Part 1031), purchaser agrees to provide all required information and further agrees to reimburse trustee for any costs, expenses or fees incurred as a result of the collection of such information *Pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code, the potential rights described herein shall apply only to public auctions taking place on or after January 1,2021, through December 31, 2025, unless later extended. Date: 07/07/2026 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 800758-8052; Sales Website: www. ndscorp.com Connie Hernandez, Trustee Sales Representative A-4880011 07/15/2026, 07/22/2026, 07/29/2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 16437 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0744 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DIVIDE CRUMB CO, located at 1640 Bear Foot Road, Georgetown, CA 95634/Mailing Address: 1600 Bear Foot Road, Georgetown, CA 95634 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Marissa M Botello, 1600 Bear Foot Road, Georgetown, CA 95634 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/08/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Marissa Botello MARISSA BOTELLO 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 07/09/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 16445 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0743 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DESIGN SMITH A PARTNERSHIP, located at 1480 Canyon Falls Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: 1. Lowell S Smith, 1480 Canyon Falls Rd, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Jonathan W Watt, 1531 Blueridge Rd, Placerville, CA 95667, 3. William R Smith, 4930 Jackrabbit Dr, Placerville, CA 95667, 4. James L Smith, 320 Bing Ct, Placerville, CA 95667 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/ Lowell S Smith LOWELL S SMITH, GENERAL PARTNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 07/09/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 16446
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0741 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JUST BE, located at 2200 Valley View Pkwy #3526, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Angela M Wright, 2200 Valley View Pkwy #3526, 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: 07/09/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Angela Wright ANGELA WRIGHT, 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 07/09/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 16447 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0679 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PARAMOUNT ROOFING & SHEET METAL INC., located at 3113 Alhambra Drive Suite E, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Paramount Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc., 3113 Alhambra Drive Suite E, Cameron Park, CA 95682 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: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ David T Helgoth DAVID T HELGOTH, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 06/23/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 16448 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0746 The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: GOB CONSTRUCTION, located at 4334 Barnett Ranch Road, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: G.O.B. Consulting LLC, 4334 Barnett Ranch Road, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jared R Burdick JARED R BURDICK, 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 07/09/26 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 Legal notice continued on the next page
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Public Notices PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 16449 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0748 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE BOUGIE HANDYMAN, located at 3341 Turner Cir, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Louke A Bourgeois, 3341 Turner Cir, 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: 07/06/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Louke Bourgeois LOUKE BOURGEOIS 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 07/10/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 16450 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 T.S. NO.: 26-18534 LOAN NO.: ******4977 APN: 046-840-008-100 AKA 046-840-008-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/8/2018. 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: JUDITH ANNE HENNEMAN, A WIDOW Duly Appointed Trustee: Prestige Default Services, LLC Recorded 9/28/2018 as Instrument No. 2018-0038156-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, Date of Sale: 8/13/2026 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: Main entrance El Dorado County Superior Courthouse - Placerville Main Street Branch, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $292,265.86 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2055 CANDLELIGHT DR SOMERSET California 95684 A.P.N.: 046-840-008-100 AKA 046840-008-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist
on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. All checks payable to Prestige Default Services, LLC. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 793-6107 or visit this Internet Website www.auction. com, using the file number assigned to this case 26-18534. 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 (800) 793-6107, or visit this internet website www. auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 26-18534 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 7/9/2026 Prestige Default Services, LLC 1920 Old Tustin Ave. Santa Ana, California 92705 Questions: 949-427-2010 Sale Line: (800) 793-6107 Martha Nuno, Sr. Foreclosure Coordinator PPP #26-007614 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 16455 T.S. NO.: 2026-23337-CA APN: 004-172-021-000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3267 WASHINGTON STREET, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/17/2017. 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: JEDDIE M CULLEN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Nestor Solutions, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 10/19/2017 as Instrument No. 2017-0046809-00 in Book -- Page -- and modified by Loan Modification Agreement recorded on 05/28/2021 as Instrument 2021-0036635 and modified by Loan Modification Agreement recorded on 03/14/2022 as Instrument 2022-0011743 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, CaliforniaDate of Sale: 8/12/2026 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: $256,533.16 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3267 WASHINGTON STREET PLACERVILLE, CA 95667A.P.N.: 004-172-021-000The 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.
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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 2026-23337-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 2026-23337-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: 7/13/2026 Nestor Solutions, LLC214 5th Street, Suite 205Huntington Beach, California 92648Sale Line: (888) 902-3989 Amanda Guillen, Trustee Sale OfficerThis 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 48625 Pub Dates 07/22, 07/29, 08/05/2026 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 16456 PUBLIC NOTICE Shareholders of Placerville Gold Mining Co. are hereby notified of the annual shareholders meeting scheduled the week of August 10, 2026. Call (703) 582-8112 for details. 7/22, 7/24, 7/29, 7/31 16459 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0761 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GRACEFUL LIVING SENIOR SUPPORT, located at 3920 Rustic Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Cheri L Kerner, 3920 Rustic Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Cheri L Kerner CHERI L KERNER 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 07/15/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 16462 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV1932 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Gisela Mendez aka Gisela Panis filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: GISELA MENDEZ AKA GISELA PANIS Proposed name: GISELA GUADELUPE SHAWVER 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: SEPTEMBER 11, 2026, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 2927 Meder Road, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on JULY 15, 2026. /s/ Hana Balfour Judge of the Superior Court 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 16463 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0752 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BLOSSOM & BLOOM COUNSELING, located at 1158 Suncast Lane Suite 2, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 3941 Park Drive Ste 20 PMB 352, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Lisa M Androvich, 3941 Park Drive Ste 20 PMB 352, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Lisa Androvich LISA ANDROVICH I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 07/13/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 16464 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0762 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SCOOBY DEE’S, located at 6531 Samba Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Deanna L Meiggs, 6531 Samba Way, 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: 07/15/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Deanna Meiggs DEANNA MEIGGS, 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
07/15/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 16465 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0763 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MY SISTER’S FARM, located at 2772 Ponderosa Rd, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Patricia G Chelseth, 2772 Ponderosa 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: 05/01/2010 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Patricia G Chelseth PATRICIA G CHELSETH 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 07/15/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 16466 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV1924 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Emma-Jean Leigh Holly filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: EMMA-JEAN LEIGH HOLLY Proposed name: EMMA-JEAN LEIGH GARDNER 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: SEPTEMBER 11, 2026, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 2927 Meder Road, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on JULY 14, 2026. /s/ Hana Balfour Judge of the Superior Court 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 16467 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0769 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SAFER EVERY STEP, located at 1130 White Rock Road #43, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/ Mailing Address: PO Box 5103, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Richard A Turnage, PO Box 5103, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Richard A Turnage RICHARD A TURNAGE 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 07/17/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME
STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 16472 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE 5261 ADOPTING REVISIONS TO TITLE 130 (ZONING ORDINANCE) OF EL DORADO COUNTY REPEALING TOBACCO RETAILER LAND USE REGULATIONS The Board of Supervisors (Board) conducted a public hearing at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, California, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, and approved the Planning Commission’s recommendation to adopt Ordinance 5261 and its revisions to Title 130 (Zoning Ordinance) of El Dorado County repealing Ordinance 5210. Specifically, the ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days following adoption by the Board and would amend the Zoning Ordinance to 1) repeal Ordinance 5210, which established tobacco retailer land use regulations; 2) repeal Chapter 130.40.340 in its entirety; and 3) amend Section 130.22.020 and Table 130.22.020. The Board took the following actions: 1) Find the repeal of Ordinance 5210 exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under section(s) 15060(c)(2) and 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; and 2) Approve the repeal of Ordinance 5210 to amend Title 130 of the County Zoning Ordinance, repealing Chapter 130.40.340 in its entirety, and amending Table 130.22.020 to reflect this repeal. The Planning Commission has recommended approval of this Ordinance based on the Findings on file in Planning Services of the Planning and Building Department. The full text of the ordinance is available for viewing in the office of the Clerk of the Board at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, California, and available on the Planning Division Public Notices webpage: https:// www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov/LandUse/Public-Notices-Land-Useand-Development-Services. Ayes: Ferrero, Turnboo, Veerkamp Noes: Parlin, Laine 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 7/29 16488 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING FORMATION OF THE CITY OF PLACERVILLE MALLARD APARTMENTS MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2026-1 Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Placerville will hold a public hearing at 5:00pm, Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 549 Main Street, Placerville CA regarding the proposed formation of the City of Placerville Mallard Apartments Maintenance Assessment District No. 2026-1. All interested parties may attend and be heard. For details regarding the boundaries, basis of the assessment, and the term of the assessment, reference is made to the Engineer’s Report which is available for review at the City of Placerville City Hall, located at 3101 Center Street, Placerville California or online at: https://www.cityofplacerville.org/ assessment-districts 16489 7/29, 7/31 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0786 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WOLFSON SOLUTIONS, located at 1985 Indian Trl, Cool, CA 95614 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: John E Wilson, 1985 Indian Trl, Cool, CA 95614 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/23/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ John E Wilson JOHN E WILSON, 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 07/23/2026 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) 16491 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19 Legal notice continued on the next page
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0702
The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SIERRA FOOTHILL CONSTRUCTION, located at 4521 April Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Brian A Mendenhall, 4521 April Lane, 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/ Brian Mendenhall BRIAN MENDENHALL 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 07/23/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19 16492
The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SIERRA PINES EQUIPMENT RENTAL, located at 5982 Ridgeway Drive, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Sierra Pines Speech Therapy & Myofunctional Services Inc, 5982 Ridgeway Drive, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 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: ________ Signature of Registrant: /s/ Sarah Estes SARAH ESTES, CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 06/29/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19 16495
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0780 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ROBINSON’S PHARMACY, located at 359 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667/ Mailing Address: 1100 Marshall Way, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Marshall Medical Center, 1100 Marshall 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Siri Nelson SIRI NELSON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & 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 07/22/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19 16493 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV2000 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Brian Dennis Krogh filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. BRIAN DENNIS KROGH b. BRIAN DENNIS JACOBSON c. BRIAN DENNIS DICK Proposed name: a. BRIAN DENNIS KROGH b. BRIAN DENNIS KROGH c. BRIAN DENNIS KROGH 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: SEPTEMBER 18, 2026, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 2927 Meder Road, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on JULY 22, 2026. /s/ Hana Balfour Judge of the Superior Court 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19 16494
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0703 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BALANCE & BLOOM, located at 5982 Ridgeway Drive, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Sierra Pines Speech Therapy & Myofunctional Services Inc, 5982 Ridgeway Drive, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 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: ________ Signature of Registrant: /s/ Sarah Estes SARAH ESTES, CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 06/29/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE
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THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19 16496 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0753 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CENTER FOR SPORTS REHABILITATION & ACTIVE LIVING, located at 4201 Town Center Blvd, Building D, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 1100 Marshall Way, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Marshall Medical Center, 1100 Marshall 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: 08/01/2025 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Siri Nelson SIRI NELSON, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE 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 07/13/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19 16497 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0718 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VILLARA HEATING, COOLING, PLUMBING, SOLAR, AND ELECTRICAL, located at 4700 Lang Avenue, McClellan, CA 95652 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Villara Corporation, 4700 Lang Avenue, McClellan, CA 95652 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: 6/2/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jeffrey Starsky JEFFREY STARSKY, VICE PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 06/30/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS
ORDINANCE NO. 5265 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: RELATED TO REZONING IN THE POLLOCK PINES AREA, (RANNEY): Section 1. The Official Zoning Map is hereby amended to rezone the following described lands: Pollock Pines: Assessor’s Parcel No. 101-284-009, being described as a portion of Section 36, T11N, R12E, M.D.M., consisting of 0.21 acres as shown in Exhibit A hereto. The parcel as shown in Exhibit A hereto is hereby amended: From: Multi-unit Residential-Design Control (RM-DC) To: Multi-unit Residential-Planned Development-Design Control (RM-PD-DC) Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and shall become effective 30 days following the adoption hereof. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of El Dorado at a regular meeting of said Board, held on the 21st day of July, 2026, by the following vote of said Board: 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 /s/ Brooke Laine Chair, Board of Supervisors APPROVED AS TO FORM JEFFERSON BILLINGSLEY DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL By: /s/ Jefferson Billingsley Title: Deputy County Counsel
Exhibit A Exisiting Zoning Designation
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101-284-009-000
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101-284-009-000
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FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19 16498 PUBLIC NOTICE The El Dorado County Public Housing Authority has prepared its proposed Five-Year Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan in accordance with requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The proposed plan is currently available for public review and comment through August 5, 2026. Members of the public are encouraged to review the proposed plan at the El Dorado County Housing and Homelessness website at https://www. eldoradocounty.ca.gov/Services/ Assistance-Programs/HousingE n e rg y - A s s i s t a n c e / H o u s i n g and-Homelessness and submit written comments during the public comment period. Written
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: DYLAN P. HYATT The Law Offices of Hassell and Hyatt, PC 1555 River Park Drive, Suite 108 Sacramento, CA 95815 (916) 292-8009 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 16500
comments may be submitted to: El Dorado County Public Housing Authority 768 Pleasant Valley Road, Suite 301 Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Email: edcha@edcgov.us 7/29 16499 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JANETH WILLIAMS CASE NO. 26PR0203 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JANETH WILLIAMS A PETITION for Probate has been filed by ARLETHA BLAIR in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that ARLETHA BLAIR 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: August 24, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 9 at PUBLIC NOTICE 2927 Meder Road, Cameron Park,
School Year 2026-2027 PUBLIC NOTICE Free and Reduced-Price Meals In the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs
School Year 2026-2027
and Meals of Schools, is announcing the policy to On behalf of the school districts in El DoradoFree County, Dr. Reduced-Price Ed Manansala, Superintendent In school the National Lunch and School Breakfast Programs serve nutritious meals every day underSchool the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program and/or After School OnSnack behalf of theEach school districts El Dorado County, EdofManansala, Superintendent of by Schools, is announcing Program. school and/or in district central office has Dr. a copy this policy, which may be reviewed any interested party theupon policy to serve nutritious meals every school day under the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast request. Program and/or After School Snack Program. Each school and/or district central office has a copy of this policy, Whilemay the program will offerby free Universal Meals party for all students, households will continue to be able to complete an application which be reviewed any interested upon request. for free reduced-price meals, which may support the school local education funding and could to also qualify While theand program will offer free Universal Meals for all district’s students, households will continue be ablethe to family complete additional benefits. of your determined eligibility your child the will continue receive free meals for the 2026anfor application for freeRegardless and reduced-price meals, whichstatus, may support school to district’s local education funding 2027 school year. and could also qualify the family for additional benefits. Regardless of your determined eligibility status, your child will continue to receive free meals for the 2026-2027 school year. Effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, children are eligible for free or reduced-price meals if the household income is less Effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, children are eligible for free or reduced-price meals if the household than or equal to the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines identified below. income is less than or equal to the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines identified below.
Household Size 1
$20,748
Free Eligibility Scale for Meals, Snacks, and Milk Twice Per Every Two Monthly Month Weeks $1,729 $865 $798
Weekly
Yearly
$399
$29,526
Reduced-Price Eligibility Scale for Meals and Snacks Twice Per Every Two Monthly Month Weeks $2,461 $1,231 $1,136
2 3 4
$28,132 $35,516 $42,900
$2,345 $2,960 $3,575
$1,173 $1,480 $1,788
$1,082 $1,366 $1,650
$541 $683 $825
$40,034 $50,542 $61,050
$3,337 $4,212 $5,088
$1,669 $2,106 $2,544
$1,540 $1,944 $2,349
$770 $972 $1,175
5 6
$50,284 $57,668
$4,191 $4,806
$2,096 $2,403
$1,934 $2,218
$967 $1,109
$71,558 $82,066
$5,964 $6,839
$2,982 $3,420
$2,753 $3,157
$1,377 $1,579
7 $65,052 $5,421 $2,711 8 $72,436 $6,037 $3,019 For each additional family member, add:
$2,502 $2,786
$1,251 $1,393
$92,574 $103,082
$7,715 $8,591
$3,858 $4,296
$3,561 $3,965
$1,781 $1,983
$284
$142
$10,508
$876
$438
$405
$203
Yearly
$7,384
$616
$308
Weekly $568
Households notneed needto to turn in application an application when the household notification letter saying that Households do do not turn in an when the household receives a receives notificationa letter saying that all children all automatically children automatically for any freehousehold meals when any household member receives benefits from CalFresh, qualify for free qualify meals when member receives benefits from CalFresh, CalWORKs, or FDPIR. Children CalWORKs, FDPIR.ofChildren who meet theordefinition of foster, migrant, runaway, and children who meet theordefinition foster, homeless, migrant, runaway, and children homeless, enrolled in their school’sorHead Start program are enrolled in free theirmeals. school’s Head Start program areineligible for free meals. Contact school officials if any in eligible for Contact school officials if any child the household is not on the notification letter. The household mustchild let theschool household is notif they on the notification letter. householdmeals. must let school officials know if they do not want officials know do not want to receive free The or reduced-price to receive free or reduced-price meals. Applications will sentsent to theto household with a letterwith aboutathe free and reduced-price Householdsmeal that want to Applications willbebe the household letter about the freemeal andprogram. reduced-price program. apply for meal benefits must out one for all children in the household attending schools the same district give Households that want to fill apply forapplication meal benefits must fill out one application for allinchildren in theand household it to the school for processing. See the appendix below for school contact information as well as website and availability of online attending schools in the same district and give it to the school for processing. See the appendix below for school applications. The school letas youwebsite know if your application is approved or denied for free or reduced-price meals. contact information aswill well and availability of online applications. The school will let you know if your application is approved or denied for free or reduced-price meals. Households may turn in an application at any time during the school year. If you are not eligible now, but your household income Households may turn in an application at any time during the school year. If you are not eligible now, but your goes down, household size goes up, or a household member starts receiving CalFresh, CalWORKs, or FDPIR, you may turn in an household income goes down, household size goes up, or a household member starts receiving CalFresh, application at that time. Information given on the application will be used to determine eligibility and may be verified at any time CalWORKs, or FDPIR, may turn The in an time. Information given on the application during the school year byyou school officials. lastapplication four digits of at thethat Social Security number from any adult in the household will or be used to determine and may benumber verified at any time duringincome the school year by school officials. The last checking that you do eligibility not have a Social Security is required if you include on the application. four digits of the Social Security number from any adult in the household or checking that you do not have a Social Security is required if youNutrition includeProgram incomeforon the application. Households thatnumber receive Special Supplemental Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) benefits may be eligible Households that receive Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) benefits for free or reduced-price meals by filling out an application. may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals by filling out an application. Fosterchildren children are forfor freefree meals and may included as a household member if the foster family also apply Foster areeligible eligible meals andbe may be included as a household member if thechooses foster to family chooses theapply non-foster children on the same application. Including foster children as a household member may the non-foster to for also for the non-foster children on the same application. Including foster children as ahelp household member children qualify for free or reduced-price meals. If the non-foster children are not eligible, this does not keep foster children may help the non-foster children qualify for free or reduced-price meals. If the non-foster children are notfrom eligible, receiving free meals. this does not keep foster children from receiving free meals. Your child’s eligibility status from last school year will continue into the new school year for up to 30 school days eligibility status from last school year will continue into the new school year for up to 30 school days or until the school or Your untilchild’s the school processes your new application, or your child is otherwise certified for free or reduced-price processes your new application, or your child is otherwise certified for free or reduced-price meals. After the 30 school days, your meals. After the 30 school days, your child will still be eligible for free meals but will return to full price status unless the household receives a notification letter for free or reduced-price meals. School officials do not have childreminders will still be eligible for free eligibility meals but will return to full price status unless the household receives a notification letter for free to send or expired notices. reduced-price officials door notresults have to send reminders or expired eligibility notices. If youordo not agreemeals. withSchool the decision of verification, you may discuss it with school officials. You also have the right to a fair hearing, which may be requested by calling or writing the hearing official identified in the If you do not agree with the decision or results of verification, you may discuss it with school officials. You also have the right to a attached appendix. fair hearing, which may be requested by calling or writing the hearing official identified in the attached appendix. Appendix The table below provides contact information for El Dorado County school districts. For the current school year, Appendix schools at allbelow districts listed below will offer no cost todistricts. all families, income. The table provides contact information for Elmeals Doradoat County school For the regardless current schoolofyear, schoolsHousehold at all income surveys collected. Several have been approved for the Community Eligibility districts listedmay belowstill willbe offer meals at no cost toschools all families, regardless of income. Household income surveys may stillProvision be (CEP)collected. program, which also have allows allapproved studentsforaccess to no-cost meals. Household incomewhich surveys and Universal Several schools been the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program, also allows all students access to no-cost meals. Household income surveys Applications mayPlease still be collected by these Benefit Applications may still be collected by these sitesand forUniversal schoolBenefit funding purposes. direct any questions sites for school funding purposes. Please direct any questions to the appropriate contact for your school. to the appropriate contact for your school. Meals Application Contact Amy Jensen, Food Service Director 530-333-8300 X1002
Appeals Hearing Official Carrie Arnett, Superintendent 530-333-8300
Buckeye Union School District 5049 Robert J. Matthews Parkway, El Dorado Hills
Laura Knight, Director of Food Services 530-6772277 Ext. 1248
Jackie McHaney, Asst. Superintendent 530-677-2261, x1027
http://www.bucke yeusd.org/
Yes
Schools Participating in CEP Golden Sierra Junior/High School, Northside Elementary, Georgetown Elementary, Otter Creek, Divide High N/A
Camino Union School District 3060 Snows Road, Camino
Julie Ridings 530-644-4552, x209
http://www.camin oschool.org/
N/A
N/A
El Dorado County Office of Education Charter Program 6767 Green Valley Road, Placerville
Brenda Higgins, Food Service Supervisor 530-295-2496
Cheryl Olson, Interim SuperintendentPrincipal 530-644-4552 x203 Jenny Pettit, Director, Child Development Programs 530-295-2307
Yes
N/A
El Dorado Union High School District 4675 Missouri Flat Road, Placerville
Lisa Baughn 530-622-5081, x7234
Robert Whittenberg, Asst. Superintendent 530-622-5081, x7227
http://edcoe.org/a dministrativeservices/foodservice/chartermenus http://www.eduhs d.k12.ca.us/
Yes
Independence High School
Gold Oak Union School District 3171 Pleasant Valley Road, Placerville
Jennifer Kloczko 530-626-3150 x 202 Michele Wagstrom 530-626-3194
Aaron Barfield, CBO 530-626-3150 x102
http://www.gousd. org
Yes
N/A
Keri Phillips, Superintendent 530-626-3194 Kelly Buttery, CBO 530-541-2850, x1039
http://www.gtusd. org/
Yes
N/A
http://www.ltusd.o rg/
Yes
N/A
Superintendent's Office 530-677-0260, x301 Marti Zizek, CBO 530-622-6464
www.latrobesd.or g
N/A
N/A
www.mlusd.net
N/A (CEP)
Charles Brown, Indian Creek, Herbert Green
District Office Black Oak Mine Unified School District 6540 Wentworth Springs Road, Georgetown
Gold Trail Union School District 4801 Luneman Road, Placerville Lake Tahoe Unified School District 1021 Al Tahoe Boulevard, S Lake Tahoe Latrobe School District 7900 S Shingle Road, Shingle Springs
District Web Site https://www.bomu sd.org/
Online Application? N/A (CEP)
Mother Lode Union School District 3783 Forni Road, Placerville
Jenifer Eckert 530-541-2850, x1050 Tracy Pearson 530-677-0260, x301 Bobbi Lujan 530-622-4814
Pioneer Union School District 6862 Mt. Aukum Road, Somerset
Kaitlyn Adsitt 530-620-7210
Karen Riddle, CBO 530-620-3556
http://www.pionee rusd.org/
N/A
Applied - Pending
Placerville Union School District 1032 Thompson Way, Placerville
Karyn Whittington 530-622-6244, x6633
Mike Henkel, CBO 530-622-7216
http://www.pusdk 8.us/
N/A (CEP)
Pollock Pines School District 2701 Amber Trail, Pollock Pines
Sue Meeth 530-644-5416
http://www.ppesd. org/
N/A
Rescue Union School District 2390 Bass Lake Road, Rescue
Laura Knight Director of Food Services 530-672-4445
Kim Little, Superintendent 530-644-5416 Lisa Donaldson, Asst. Superintendent of Business Services 530-672-4803
Edwin Markham Middle School, Schnell Elementary, Sierra Elementary N/A
http://www.rescue usd.org/
Yes
N/A
Silver Fork School District 2701 Amber Trail, Pollock Pines
Sue Meeth 530-644-5416
Kim Little, Superintendent 530-644-5416
http://www.ppesd. org/Silverfork
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MOSAC The SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity continues its planetarium laser music series in the UC Davis Multiverse Theater, including a Bad Bunny Laser Concert on Aug. 7-8. The immersive full-dome laser shows feature music spanning classic rock, pop and family favorites through a 25,000-watt Dolby 5.1 surround sound system. The full schedule is available at visitmosac.org.
Museum of Medical History Open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free admission, the museum also welcomes visitors on Second Saturdays through September during the same hours. Visitors can explore exhibits covering California's Gold Rush, the 1918 flu
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Sacramento History Museum The "Play Ball! Sacramento in the National Pastime" exhibit showcases Sacramento's 175-year baseball history through uniforms, bats, balls, gloves, programs, tickets, trophies, photographs and other memorabilia. The exhibit traces the city's baseball story from the Gold Rush through today's games at Sutter Health Park. On July 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the museum will host a Baseball Talk speaker series moderated by Joe McNamara featuring former Major League Baseball players, scouts and journalists, including Dusty Baker, Don Lyle, Greg Orr, Matt Walbeck, Paul Cogan, Leon
Lee and LeRon Lee. The program includes audience questions and opportunities to meet the speakers. More information is available at sachistorymuseum. org. For more information about activities at Sacramento-area museums, follow SacMuseums on Facebook and Instagram @SacMuseums or visit SacMuseums.org.
About Sacramento Area Museums Comprised of approximately 25 museums throughout the greater Sacramento region, Sacramento Area Museums works to raise awareness of local museums by encouraging the community to discover the area's art, history and science institutions. The organization supports its mission through cooperative promotions, strategic marketing partnerships and collaboration among member museums. For more information, visit SacMuseums.org.
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