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Local school bus driver accused of sexual assault headed to trial Lance Armstrong Staff writer
Tarik Rasheed “Ty” Manasrah, a former local school bus driver accused of felony sexual assault, will face a jury inside a Placerville courtroom next month. TARIK MANASRAH While present in El Dorado County Superior Court Judge Mark A. Ralphs’ courtroom for a case readiness conference on Sept. 18, Manasrah listened as his case was discussed and it was announced the Oct. 13 prearranged date of his jury trial would be maintained. That trial, scheduled to begin in Department 2 of the county courthouse at 495 Main St. in Placerville at 8:30 a.m., is estimated to conclude n See MANASRAH, page A8
Hearing delayed for accused killer Joshua Lighthall
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ktoberfest was an absolute blast for all ages, featuring costume contests, stein-holding face-offs and the epic Dachshund Dash. Main Street Placerville loaded up on Bavarian tradition, Saturday, Sept. 19, with craft beers from seven local breweries, tasty regional wines, fresh Harris Farms pretzels and delicious bratwursts hot off the grill courtesy of local favorite Old Town Grill. The El Dorado County Courthouse parking lot turned into a kidfriendly fun zone, while DJ Song and Dance, Late for Dinner, and Island of Black and White kept the lively tunes pumping all day long. Oktoberfest sponsors were Sacred Roots, Pure Life Collective, Burning Barrel, Sotheby’s Real Estate, Under the Arbor and The Green Room Social Club.
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Burning Barrel Brewing Company’s owner Duncan Alexander, above, holds up a stein with a freshly poured Märzen beer after tapping the keg at the start of Oktoberfest in downtown Placerville on Sept. 19. At left, Jasper’s hot dog costume is a complement to owner Tristan’s T-shirt as they walk before the event’s costume contest judges.
Joshua Joseph Lighthall, the Sacramento man accused of killing El Dorado County resident Tyson Fiddler in 2024, had his pre-preliminary hearing delayed last JOSHUA LIGHTHALL week. Lighthall, 47, was appearing in court for the first time since he was denied bail during a court session held in Placerville in July. He remains in custody at the El Dorado County Jail in Placerville.
See more Oktoberfest photos on page A9.
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Former P’ville postal worker sentenced for stealing vets’ meds U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of CA News release
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Carrie Wallace, 48, of Fort Bragg was sentenced Sept. 21 by U.S. District Judge Dale A. Drozd to one year in prison for tampering with a consumer product and mail theft by a postal employee, U.S. Attorney Eric Grant announced. According to court documents, Wallace used her position as a U.S. Postal Service employee in Placerville to access and steal mail parcels
containing prescription medication and vape products. She intentionally targeted packages sent by the Department of Veterans Affairs to its patients because those packages generally contained narcotic medications. Wallace cut into the packages, opened the prescription narcotics medication bottles, stole the medication and replaced it with over-the-counter medication, re-taped the packages and placed them back in the mail stream to be delivered to the intended recipients. Multiple veteran victims
consumed the tampered medication, putting them at risk of injury for taking incorrectly dispensed drugs. Due to Wallace’s medication theft and tampering, veteran victims experienced extreme pain, increased agitation, anger and other mental health symptoms. Wallace pleaded guilty on April 4. The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General and the VA Police Department conducted the investigation. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicole Moody prosecuted the case.
County planning commissioners support RV allowance extension Shelly Thorene
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area. Recognizing that impacted residents continue to navigate delays and hurdles in obtaining permanent housing, the commission accepted staff ’s proposal extending the original expiration date of Dec. 31, 2026, to Oct. 1, 2029. This provision allows residents to reside in temporary RVs on eligible parcels while construction is active or pending.
Several residents in the process of rebuilding in Grizzly Flat are temporarily living in RVs.
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The El Dorado County Planning Commission on Sept. 10 approved a recommendation modifying the ordinance that allows temporary recreational vehicle living for properties within the Caldor Fire burn
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Kenneth Wayne Sherrod April 24, 1937 – Sept. 17, 2026
Kenneth Wayne Sherrod, 89, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026, in Placerville, California. Kenneth was born on April 24, 1937, in McAlester, Oklahoma, to Howard and Reba Sherrod. He was one of five children. During World War II, his family relocated to South San Francisco for work in the shipyards. After the war, the family settled in Placerville, where Kenneth graduated from El Dorado High School in 1955. Following graduation, Kenneth joined the United States Army. He served from 1955 to 1957 as a paratrooper and light-weapons infantryman with Company A, 1st Airborne Battle Group, 187th Infantry, 11th Airborne Division. He was stationed in Germany for more than a year, attained the rank of Private First Class, and earned the Parachutist Badge and Good Conduct Medal. After leaving active duty, Kenneth began a long career as a Teamster, working in the profession for 30 years. He later became a general contractor before retiring in 1998. Kenneth is survived by Zolane, his beloved wife of 68 years; their three sons; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren held an especially dear place in his heart, and he cherished the time he shared with them. Kenneth will be remembered for his service to his country, his dedication to his work, and, above all, his love for his family. The family is planning a small, private memorial at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, where Kenneth’s military service will be honored.
Margot Anne Cathcart June 19, 1936 – Aug. 18, 2026
At the age of ninety, Margot Anne Cathcart passed away August 18th, 2026, in Placerville, with her family at her side. Anne was born on June 19, 1936, in Visalia, California to parents George Walter Haskin and Genevieve Homer Haskin. In 1964, she married William (Bill) Donald Cathcart who proceeded her in death in 2017. Bill and Anne have three children (their spouses), six grandchildren (and spouses), and two greatgrandchildren. Anne was very proud to reside in the Placerville area for over 40 years. She was a member of Placerville Shakespeare Club and Native Daughters of the Golden West. She had belonged to El Dorado Community Church and, prior to that, the Federated Church. Due to Bill’s monumental military service, she also participated in various veteran groups in the county. The friendships she gained through these organizations meant the world to her. For those who wish to join Anne’s family in celebrating her life, they would be honored with your presence at a memorial service on October 1st at 11 am at Chapel of the Pines located at 2855 Cold Springs Road, Placerville, CA 95667. A reception will immediately follow. dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/placerville-ca/ margot-cathcart-13009767 Anne will be laid to rest at Westwood Hills Memorial Park in Placerville next to her beloved husband, Bill. Graveside services are reserved for family. In lieu of flowers, Anne requested that you consider giving a donation in her name to the Placerville Shakespeare Club and/or Native Daughters of the Golden West scholarship funds for girls.
Pauline Frances Irwin June 25, 1961 – Sep. 5, 2026
Pauline Frances Irwin, 65, passed away peacefully on September 5. Raised in Marin County, she lived in Diamond Springs, for several decades. Pauline was preceded in death by her beloved father, John Irwin, whom she lovingly cared for until his passing. She was a cherished sister and aunt, a dear friend to many, and a devoted pet parent to her beloved sidekick, Muley the mule. Pauline met life with zest and determination, never allowing chronic medical conditions to define or limit her. She earned a master of social work degree from California State University, Sacramento, in 1989, and dedicated many years to the field of social work. A talented musician, Pauline played clarinet in a local El Dorado County quartet. She was also actively involved in and deeply connected to the Native American community. Pauline loved to travel and often visited friends and distant family. Known for always showing up for those she loved, she earned the lasting friendship and unconditional love of many. Pauline will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Her vibrant spirit, generous heart, determination and love will remain forever in the hearts of those whose lives she touched. Pauline was laid to rest at Green Valley Cemetery in Rescue, on September 14th, 2026.
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Darrel Balderston
Aug. 17, 1940 – Sept. 13, 2026
Darrel Balderston was born in Auburn, to George and Grace Balderston. He grew up as one of 15 siblings and built a life centered around family, hard work, laughter and helping others. Darrel was a loving husband to Suzanne Kay Balderston, who preceded him in death in December 2017. He was a devoted father to Tony; Alan and his wife, Tina; Annette and her husband, Russ; Terri and her husband, Steve; and Shannon and his wife, Debbie. He was a proud grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren, who brought him immense joy. Darrel proudly served in the United States Army and was a member of the Sprinkler Fitters Union. He was known for being tough as nails, hardworking, strong-willed and never afraid to lend a helping hand. He loved fishing, hunting, camping, Bingo and Thirty-One. He was a camp host and a proud member of the Placerville Moose Lodge. He also volunteered at the Pollock Pines Community Center and served on the board of the food bank. During the holidays, Darrel delivered food baskets to families in need, always making sure others were cared for. Those who knew Darrel will remember his incredible sense of humor, his hilarious stories, his generous heart and his determination. He had a way of making people laugh and turning everyday moments into memories. Darrel leaves behind a lifetime of stories, laughter, friendships and love that will live on through his family and everyone whose life he touched. A Celebration of Life will be held November 7, at 1 p.m. at the Placerville Moose Lodge.
Geri Anne Johnson
June 2, 1952 – Sept. 9, 2026
Geri is survived by her husband of 46 years, Worth Dikeman, two daughters, Jennifer Lynn Dikeman (Susie), Bonny Jean Johnson (Bryson), a son, Adam James Dikeman (Nathalie) and two grandchildren (Bay Glen & Clover Belle). Her mother died when she was 14 and she was primarily responsible for raising her 10 year old brother. She graduated from Paradise High School with honors and was voted by her classmates as the person they would most like to be marooned with on a desert island. She attended Butte College, the University of California at Santa Cruz and the University of Guadalajara in Mexico before graduating Summa Cum Laude from Chico State College. She obtained her Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Golden Gate University and was admitted to the practice of law in 1980. She worked for two firms in the Bay Area before relocating to Humboldt County where she ultimately became a partner in the Harland Law Firm. She had a varied civil practice and did all the appellate work for her firm. She taught in the paralegal program at College of the Redwoods and was qualified as an arbitrator in both the Superior and Appellate Courts of California. In the summer of 2006, she taught Business and Corporate Law at the University of Szeged in Hungary. When she moved to El Dorado County, she became “of counsel” to her firm. Some things she did gave her greater satisfaction than others. It pleased her that she was the founder of her family’s fantasy football league; that she walked the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage trail in Spain; that she self-published a book of her short stories; that she had an uncanny ability to find fourleaf clovers, and an occasional fiver; that she knew the words to American Pie and Piano Man by heart; that she sold a joke to Playboy Magazine; that she was a Junior Olympic swimmer; and that she was a Native Californian whose family was of pioneer stock. She wrote stories for her grandchildren that they enjoyed so much that they made their other grandmother read the stories to them. She had a quick wit, an infectious laugh and an infinite curiosity about almost everything. We won’t soon see her like again.
Fundraising tags open to nonprofits California Department of Fish and Wildlife News release
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife invites nonprofit organizations to assist with conservation efforts by auctioning special big game tags for the 2027-28 hunting season. Proceeds from the sale of these tags are returned to CDFW to fund projects for bighorn sheep, deer, elk and pronghorn antelope. Last year’s auctions raised more than $1 million for the conservation and management of big game species. Past projects funded by the sale of these and other hunting tags have included crucial habitat conservation, post-wildfire forest restoration, wildlife population studies and the installation of artificial watering devices to support wildlife during drought conditions. Up to 18 tags will be reserved for nonprofit organizations to sell or auction. Nonprofit organizations compete through an application process for a chance to auction these special tags, which can only be purchased by members of the public through these auctions. The application process is designed to ensure maximum proceeds are received from the tags to benefit wildlife. Offering the tags through fundraising banquets and other in-person and online auctions can attract greater participation and overall turnout for the conservation groups awarded the tags, amplifying their own conservation efforts and benefits to California’s big game species. A call for applications and the required application form are available at CDFW’s Fundraising with Big Game License Tags web page. Applications must be received by 3 p.m. on Oct. 20.
Gold Trail school board candidate forum set News release To help the community make an informed decision in the upcoming election, the Gold Trail Union School District will host a board candidate forum, 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, in the Sutter’s Mill Elementary School multipurpose room. The public is invited to attend. Candidates Julie Bauer, Greg Clark, Gwen Lamar Dellinger and Danny Lulla plan to attend. Additional information and the Zoom link are available at gtusd.org. A recording of the forum will be posted following the event.
PLACERVILLE POLICE CRIME LOG The following information was taken from Placerville police reports:
Sept. 13 8:18 a.m. A noise disturbance was reported at a business on Forni Road. 2:04 p.m. A verbal disturbance was reported at a business on Main Street. 3:27 p.m. A verbal disturbance was reported on Marshall Way. 3:50 p.m. A verbal disturbance was reported on Marshall Way.
Sept. 14 6:01 p.m. A noise disturbance was reported at a business on Forni Road. 2:09 p.m. Burglary was reported on Bedford Avenue. 5:23 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Broadway. 7:31 p.m. Trespassing was reported at a business on Broadway.
Sept. 15 6 a.m. A prowler was reported on Wiltse Road. 9:54 a.m. Battery was reported at a business on Marshall Way. 12:30 p.m. Forgery was reported on Bedford Avenue. 2:11 p.m. A verbal disturbance was reported at Broadway and Mosquito Road. 3:54 p.m. Burglary was reported at a business on Broadway.
Sept. 16 4:45 p.m. Petty theft was reported at a business on Placerville Drive.
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Keep Tahoe Blue installs machines to guard against invasive species n Permanent, solar-
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Chris Joseph Keep Tahoe Blue
LAKE TAHOE — Earlier this month, Keep Tahoe Blue and its partners installed four new mobile, solar-powered watercraft cleaning stations with onboard tools to make it easy for anyone to Clean, Drain, and Dry their gear and help stop the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species in the Lake Tahoe region. The stations, called “CD3 Outpost Blue” machines — for clean, drain, dry and dispose — were placed at Baldwin Beach and along the shores of Fallen Leaf Lake in coordination with the U.S. Forest Service and the ExplorUS concessionaire that manage these public lands on the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. Istallation of the new machines is part of a coordinated and growing effort to prevent harmful invasive species from spreading in local waterways. Keep Tahoe Blue strongly encourages all paddlers, anglers and beachgoers to use the new stations on all their nonmotorized water gear, from kayaks and paddleboards to floaties, fishing gear and life vests. “Aquatic invasive species can cause irreparable harm to Lake Tahoe and other rivers and lakes,” said Keep Tahoe Blue’s CEO Darcie Goodman Collins, Ph.D. “They damage infrastructure, outcompete native species, and can turn Tahoe’s pristine blue waters green. To combat this growing threat, we’re embracing new technology and giving Tahoe enthusiasts tools so they can help protect the Lake too.” Keep Tahoe Blue introduced Tahoe’s
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Paddlers, anglers and beachgoers are encouraged to use the new stations on all their nonmotorized water gear, from kayaks and paddleboards to floaties, fishing gear and life vests. first CD3 machine, a trailer-mounted version, in the summer of 2023 to help Lake users Clean, Drain and Dry their gear. The innovative devices are simple and free for anyone to use. They serve an example of the organization’s Science to Solutions approach, where research, data collection, and technology are used to directly address the biggest threats facing Tahoe. These watercraft cleaning machines are increasingly more vital since golden mussels were detected in California in late 2024. A particularly devastating aquatic invasive species, golden mussels reproduce rapidly, can survive for days out of the water and attach to nearly any hard surface, including boats, trailers, paddles and fishing gear. In less than two years, golden mussels have spread across more than 400 miles of California, prompting four counties to pass local emergency declarations. This summer, a boat unknowingly carrying four golden mussels attached to its underside was stopped at one
of Tahoe’s boat inspection stations after it had visited waterways near Sacramento. Fortunately, the vessel was intercepted and not allowed to launch on Lake Tahoe. “Golden mussels represent an existential threat to Lake Tahoe,” said Keep Tahoe Blue’s Natural Resource Director Laura Patten. “A single golden mussel can produce a million offspring in a year. They clog drinking water pipes, damage irrigation systems, foul marinas, and increase harmful algal growth. CD3 machines are a critical line of defense to keep them from destroying our local ecosystem.” The recent installations were made possible through a collaboration with the Forest Service and its concessionaire, ExplorUS, and were funded thanks to the generosity of Keep Tahoe Blue’s donors. An additional CD3 machine has been purchased but not yet installed. Unlike Tahoe’s four existing trailermounted CD3s, the new CD3 Outpost Blue machines are permanent
installations. They are solar powered, require no water, and are free for anyone to use. The new units were specially designed for Tahoe, drawing on usage data collected from the mobile CD3 fleet since 2023. Keep Tahoe Blue partnered with CD3 on the project, the Minnesotabased company who designs and manufactures these systems for waterbodies across the country. “Everyone deserves to experience a clean and healthy Lake Tahoe when visiting their public lands,” said Daniel Cressy, public services staff officer for the LTBMU. “Before you float, paddle, or fish on any waterbody in Tahoe, make sure to clean your gear using a CD3 machine. Your effort will help protect Tahoe for future generations.” The CD3s are an important complement to other work by Keep Tahoe Blue and its aquatic invasive species prevention program partners, which includes public education programs, signage, advertising, in-person outreach to recreators, advocacy for environmental policy, and boat inspection stations. The inspection stations are operated by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and Tahoe Resource Conservation District and have been in place since 2008. This year alone, inspectors intercepted at least six motorized watercraft carrying golden mussels, stopping them from reaching the Lake. But that same level of rigorous inspection and decontamination is much more difficult for nonmotorized watercraft and gear — stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, canoes, inflatables, fishing gear, water shoes, life vests and more — which can enter the Lake from any shoreline and carry invasive species. That is why the CD3 machines are so important. Since the first CD3 stations were installed, they’ve been used to clean more than 9,000 vessels. The locations of all CD3s in Tahoe and more information are available at keeptahoeblue.org/cd3.
California’s deer season hits full stride
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From the Klamath National Forest in Del Norte County to the Owens Valley in the Eastern Sierra, almost two dozen California deer hunt zones throughout the state are opening to rifle hunting in the final weeks of September. As many coastal deer hunting opportunities close, inland opportunities are opening up, beginning with the Saturday, Sept. 19, rifle season openers in most B zones and all C zones in Northern California; D6 and D7 in the Central Valley and X9a, X9b and X12 in the Eastern Sierra. Deer are one of the most popular game species among licensed hunters in California. Along with a valid hunting license, a deer tag is required to hunt deer in California. Only upland game bird hunting rivals the interest in deer. Hunters who purchase deer tags in California get to enjoy an outdoor activity they love with the added benefit of supporting critical conservation efforts across the state. Deer tag sales in 2025 generated nearly $7 million in revenue, which provided crucial funding for big game conservation, habitat protection and restoration, and scientific research. Last year, these revenues helped fund deer capture and collaring efforts in 31 counties, aerial deer surveys across northeastern and eastern California, habitat enhancement and landscape connectivity efforts, implementation of California’s deer hunting program
and the biologists and staff responsible for deer monitoring, management, planning and coordination statewide. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is also developing a new California Deer Conservation and Management Plan to guide deer conservation and management statewide. The plan will provide an updated, sciencebased framework for conserving deer populations, maintaining and improving habitat and landscape connectivity, supporting sustainable hunting opportunities and strengthening coordination with California Native American tribes, agencies, landowners, hunters and other partners, according to CDFW Statewide Deer Coordinator Brian Leo. “The plan incorporates updated population monitoring and analytical approaches that will improve how CDFW evaluates deer abundance, survival, recruitment, habitat conditions and harvest,” Leo said. “It will give us a stronger foundation for future conservation and management decisions across California.” California’s deer seasons vary by hunting zones and types of hunting. General seasons for rifle hunting occur during different periods from August through November. Hunters are strongly encouraged to review the regulations for the specific zone they plan to hunt in/on before heading out into the field.” Information about the specific zones and their opening dates can be found on CDFW’s approved 2026 deer
seasons by zone map. As a reminder, hunters who harvest a deer must immediately complete the tag and attach it to the deer. The tag must then be validated and countersigned by an authorized person. The deer may be transported from the point of harvest to the nearest authorized validator along the route being followed. Tags can be validated by authorized individuals including CDFW employees, California Hunter Education Instructors, firefighters, public notaries, peace officers, meat processors, USDA Forest Service staff and other designated state, federal and local agents. Separately, all deer tag holders must submit a harvest report, whether or not they harvested a deer. Successful hunters must report within 30 days of harvest or by Jan. 31, whichever occurs first; unsuccessful hunters and those who did not hunt must report by Jan. 31. Hunters who fail to report a tag by Jan. 31 will be assessed a $21.60 nonreporting fee when purchasing a deer tag drawing application or deer tag in the following license year. Hunters looking to purchase deer tags should act quickly as tag availability varies by zone. A current list of available deer tags can be found online. Tags can be purchased through CDFW’s Online License Sales and Services website, or in person at a designated license agent. CDFW urges all hunters to review big game and mammal hunting regulations and follow them carefully to support sustainable wildlife management and conservation efforts. CDFW is continuing
statewide surveillance and management efforts for Chronic Wasting Disease, a fatal neurological disease that affects deer, elk and other members of the deer family. CWD was first detected in California in 2024. Ongoing testing of hunter-harvested deer helps CDFW track the disease’s distribution and prevalence. It also informs management decisions to protect California’s deer and elk herds. For the 2026 hunting season, all hunters who harvest deer in hunt zones D7, X9a, X9b and X9c, including deer taken during specialty hunts within those zones, must have their take sampled for CWD. Hunters can have their harvest sampled at a CDFW sampling station or office, through a participating meat processor or taxidermist, or by collecting and n See DEER, page A8
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Taxing state’s rich just got more complicated. Prop 40’s fate is still uncertain
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roposition 40, which would impose a 5% tax on the wealth of California’s billionaires, is arguably the most important measure placed before voters in this century. It is also probably the most confounding. While it’s sponsored DAN WALTERS by a healthcare union, it’s opposed by several other major unions, who are in an odd bedfellows alliance with the billionaires it targets. Meanwhile, the leader of the sponsoring union faces allegations of personal misconduct. And even if Prop. 40 passes, two other measures on the ballot could nullify it. Finally, the measure contains complex language, raising questions that would probably generate extended legal battles even if it does pass. Given all that, it’s not surprising that, with mail voting beginning in just a couple of weeks, a new poll indicates Prop. 40 could go either way. A Public Policy Institute of California survey found that 52% of likely voters favor the measure and 46% are opposed, which in the real world of campaigning means it’s too close to call. Meanwhile, the two measures placed on High-income the ballot by Prop. 40’s Californians wealthy opponents are doing fairly well. pay most of the Proposition 41, which state’s income would indirectly nullify Prop. 40 by prohibiting taxes, the state’s levying any new taxes most important outside of the state’s spending limit, and source of revenue. Proposition 42, which would prohibit taxes on personal property, each have narrow leads in the PPIC poll. Were all three measures to gain approval, the one with the most votes would prevail — meaning that if Props. 41 or 42 outdoes Prop. 40, the billionaire tax would be void. None of that intertwining complexity was explained to the people PPIC polled. They were just given the official summary of each proposition before being asked their preferences. Prop. 40 is sponsored by the Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West. If it becomes law, a 5% tax would be levied on the assets of about 200 California billionaires, with almost all of the proceeds being spent on healthcare. However, Dave Regan, the union’s fiery leader, is facing allegations by leaders of other unions under the Service Employees International umbrella of having “a pattern and history of bullying, threats, harassment, physical violence and attempted
Letters to the Editor Taxpayers Association supports VHR revisions EDITOR: he proposed revisions to El Dorado County’s West Slope Vacation Home Rental Ordinance are a positive first step, but they do not go far enough to address the county’s need for additional recurring revenue. The current proposal would restore the “plus two” occupancy allowance, remove the 500-foot buffer for hosted home rentals, remove the twobedroom limit on hosted home rentals, allow certain detached guest houses to be rented, modify buffer rules for larger parcels, update occupancy calculations, strengthen fire-safety provisions, and improve administrative and enforcement procedures. Those changes should move forward. But the county should go further. El Dorado County needs additional recurring revenue. Visitor lodging is one of the west slope’s natural economic
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assets, particularly in its rural, agricultural, winery and recreation-oriented communities. That opportunity should not be pursued at the expense of neighboring property owners, fire safety, wastewater capacity or residential quality of life. It does not need to be. The county can regulate actual impacts while creating additional lawful lodging opportunities. A 600- or 640-square-foot room without commercially practical amenities may technically qualify as a rental, but if travelers do not want to rent it, the county receives no meaningful economic benefit. Likewise, an arbitrary acreage threshold, parcel-line buffer or one-unit-perparcel rule may prohibit a property that would create almost no measurable neighborhood impact while generating taxable economic activity. We therefore respectfully ask Supervisors Turnboo and Ferrero and county staff to look n See LETTERS, page A5
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Guest Column
SAVE America Act v. packing Supreme Court: devil in the details
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a procedural “nuclear n February option” to change the 2026, the U.S. Senate rules so that House passed the SAVE America Act the Safeguard and all legislation can American Voter proceed with a simple Eligibility America majority. Act to require proof of Many Senate U.S. citizenship when Republicans, including registering to vote in several of its most federal elections and conservative members, an approved form of oppose lowering the government photo ID to STAR PARKER 60-vote threshold. cast a ballot. They believe it will Every House damage the institution’s Republican voted for deliberative nature and make it the SAVE America Act, but every harder to block extreme Democratic Democrat except one voted against legislation when there is a Democratic this election integrity measure. When the Senate sought to consider president with House and Senate majorities. the House-passed bill in March While many conservatives have 2026, every Republican supported the proposal, and every Democrat vented their frustration against opposed it. The unanimous opposition Senate Republicans, Democrats see of Democrats prevented the Senate another villain thwarting their efforts to implement an increasingly liberal from attaining the 60 votes needed agenda: the Republican-appointed under Senate rules and the bill failed majority on the U.S. Supreme Court. to proceed. On Sept. 2, 2026, the House President Donald Trump and voted on a proposed constitutional many conservative activists have amendment to keep nine justices urged Senate Republicans to invoke The Mountain Democrat welcomes letters up to 500 words. Letters may be edited. We reserve the right to edit submissions. Include your name, address and phone number for verification purposes.
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The independence of the Supreme Court must be preserved from a future Congress and president manipulating its size for political gain. on the U.S. Supreme Court — the number for the past 157 years. The “Keep 9” proposal comes as House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., is saying “everything is on the table” to deal with a Supreme Court majority that Democrats find objectionable. Former House Majority Whip James Clyburn, D-S.C, called for adding four justices to the Supreme Court in a recent “Meet the Press” interview. Former Vice President Kamala Harris and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., have called for adding at least four new seats to the Court. California Gov. Gavin Newson is “warming to the idea.” The views on court-packing expressed by these current Democratic leaders stand in stark contrast to those of Clinton-appointed Former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who opposed courtSnail Mail: Letters to the Editor P. O. Box 1088, Placerville 95667
packing. In 1983, then-Sen. Joe Biden called President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1937 attempt at court-packing a “bonehead idea” and a “terrible, terrible mistake.” During a presidential primary debate in 2019, Biden said adding more justices to the Supreme Court would destroy “any credibility the Court has at all.” Conservative opponents of the Democrats’ court-packing scheme argue that Democrats and their liberal activists want a Supreme Court that will view the Constitution as a “living, breathing document” that can be interpreted to impose a far-left agenda on America. The next time there is a Democratic president and Democratic majorities in Congress, many conservatives believe they will eliminate the Senate’s n See PARKER, page A8
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care before they die routinely come to the United States and pay cash for it. A lack of historical knowledge condemns one to continue making the same mistake over again. Many rightfully abhor the word NAZI yet they support what the initials actually stood for in German. They stood for the National Socialist Party. Russian socialism caused the downfall of the Soviet Government in Russia. By the way, USSR stands for Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Remember when falling for the lures of a free everything that the left promises: a government big enough to give you everything you need is strong enough to take everything you have. GEORGE ALGER Placerville
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deeper before finalizing the ordinance. Keep the proposed reforms. Then examine commercially viable detached guest houses, graduated rural-property standards, structureto-structure setbacks, additional lodging on sufficiently large parcels, a controlled compliance pathway and a meaningful special-case review process. Most importantly, put a dollar figure beside each alternative. El Dorado County should not measure the success of this ordinance by how many regulations it changes. It should measure success by whether the final ordinance protects neighbors, improves compliance, supports the west slope economy, and produces additional recurring revenue for El Dorado County taxpayers. LEE TANNENBAUM President, Taxpayers Association of El Dorado County
Why should we vote for Gaines? EDITOR: ed Gaines is one of the candidates running for supervisor in District 4 to represent us and, per the League of Women voters, he has chosen not to participate in the public candidate forum for the District 4 supervisor race. He identifies himself prominently as a conservative in his campaign. With that comes an expectation from many voters that he stands for principles such as individual responsibility, limited government, transparency, accountability, open debate and direct engagement with the people he seeks to represent. That is why the decision not to participate in a public forum raises a serious question for me as a District 4 voter. How is refusing to participate in an open public forum consistent with the principles of transparency, accountability and direct representation that you associate with conservative leadership? A public forum is not a hostile environment. It is one of the most basic opportunities in a democratic election for voters to hear candidates explain their positions, compare their approaches and answer questions directly. Candidates should be willing
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to defend their positions publicly — not simply communicate through campaign materials or carefully controlled messaging. If a candidate describes himself as a conservative leader who believes in accountability and limited government, voters should reasonably expect that candidate to be willing to stand before the public, answer difficult questions, listen to opposing viewpoints and explain his decisions. Conservative values should be demonstrated through conduct, not simply asserted in campaign literature. District 4 voters deserve candidates who are willing to engage with them openly and directly. We should not rely solely on campaign slogans to determine whether a candidate practices the principles he claims to represent. We should all be asking Mr. Gaines why we should vote for him, if we cannot identify how he will be representing us. PAULA KADERKA Lotus
Socialism isn’t the answer EDITOR:
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ary Elliott-Klemm wrote a long and impassioned letter promoting the blessings of socialism. Let’s start with her hypocrisy and then move on to the paucity of her ideas. First the overt hypocrisy — she rails about Elon Musk giving millions to the Republicans while totally ignoring George Soros doing the same thing in support of the Democrats. Now to her support of socialism that has failed everywhere it was tried. Canada adopted government medical care for all and it has been an abysmal failure. Canadians who want to get
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Ponderosa cornerback Alexander Stohl (0), right, gets ready to bring down Granite Bay wide receiver Weston Jackson (24), while Bruin middle linebacker Shea Sonnenburg (3) comes in to help during Friday’s non-conference game at Simon-Bruin Stadium.
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Mountain Democrat correspondent A long kickoff return seemed to be the break the Ponderosa High School football team needed in Friday’s nonconference game against Granite Bay High’s squad. That golden opportunity led the Bruins to the end zone. They trailed by 11 points at halftime against the Grizzlies. But Granite Bay’s early lead led to a 37-26 victory over Ponderosa (3-1 overall) at Simon-Bruin Stadium in Shingle Springs on Sept. 18. The Bruins and Grizzlies traded scoring chances to start the second half. Ponderosa went to work, starting with the speed of senior wide receiver Zealand Jenks. Receiving the second half kickoff, Jenks caught the ball and ran down the Grizzly sidelines for 56 yards, before being tackled. But he and the Bruins had the ball spotted at
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the Granite Bay 39-yard line. “We got a little bit of momentum with that,” Ponderosa head coach Davy Johnson said. “A good way to start the half, jump right back into it.” Ponderosa moved the rock toward the south end zone of the stadium. At 9:07 on the clock in the third quarter, quarterback Colton Ridgley threw a 3-yard screen pass to fullback Gunnar Winslow for a touchdown to trim the Grizzlies’ lead to 17-12. The Bruins opted, and failed, to convert on a 2-point conversion pass. Granite Bay, on its first drive in the quarter, upped the lead to 24-12 with 7:26 on the clock. Grizzly quarterback Dominic Cattolico found a wide-open teammate in running back Gabe Smyth, who hauled in the pass in the middle of the field and raced toward the north end zone for the score. n See BRUINS, page A7
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Trojan varsity runners Elise Sale, Addie Yip, Lauren Tiedeman, Sutton Paulsen, Maya Day, Olivia Anderson and Sky Buu took on the fast course at the Woodbridge Cross Country Classic.
n TODAY ARIES (March 21-April 19). You think you’re doing what everyone does, but actually, there’s something special and unique about your particular way. Today, someone notices and asks, “How did you do that?” TAURUS (April 20-May 20). New circumstances can make your body react as though you are in danger. It’s useful chemistry when it keeps you safe, but not so much when it makes ordinary problems feel like emergencies. You’re learning to work with your responses. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). So many outcomes depend on luck that you’re really motivated by endeavors with outcomes dependent on effort. Practicing an instrument, tending a garden, showing up for a friendship -- it’s really heartening when you get what you put in. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Like the sun after a beautiful sunset, someone has gone from view while leaving color behind. You still feel their effect in your thoughts. Whether you meet again or not, the relationship was real, and it changed the way you see things. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There’s something you wish you could learn quickly. Here’s a hack: Start with the intention of teaching it to someone else soon. You’ll pay closer attention, remember more and spend extra time on the parts that stump you. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Like the sinking sun under a beautiful sunset, someone has colored the sky of your mind before disappearing. But the sun will rise again, and so will your relationship. The connection is somehow both illusory and real.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Today’s stars offer you a warning not to judge people’s knowledge by how confident they sound. A shy, awkward or hesitant person may know a great deal. A loud, commanding person may know very little. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The people you want to impress have your full attention because they are still a bit of a mystery. Familiar people may get the shorthand. Today, a new detail gives you a better question to ask and a reason to listen. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Other people’s approval can feel rewarding because acceptance can feel safe. Even so, your own approval matters more. You’ll be mindful not to change too much of yourself or give too much away in exchange for the gold star. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You would not call a dishwasher broken because it cannot bake a cake; baking is not its job. In the same way, a relationship may be working exactly as it is built to work, while still being unable to give you the particular thing you want. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ll treat other people’s attention as the precious resource it is. It’s a piece of their day they can never get back, and you’re sure to give them the kind of attention, care or entertainment that ensures they wouldn’t want to. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You can miss a person and still know the arrangement did not work. Missing someone does not prove you should go back, forgive them or make grand decisions. It means you were close. It won’t always feel so sharp.
ORHS runners take on Woodbridge Special to the Mountain Democrat The Oak Ridge High School varsity cross country teams raced against some of the top teams in the nation at the 45th Woodbridge Cross Country Classic at Great Park in Irvine on Sept. 19. The varsity boys placed 27th out of 36 teams with 546 points. There were 266 athletes who raced in the rated race on a very fast 3-mile course. A lot of the Oak Ridge boys obtained personal records, and three school records were set. Jude Nartker set a freshmen school record for 3 miles with a time of 15:32.2. Luca Miller set a sophomore school record with a time of 15:06.7, leading the boys’ team with his performance. Austin Mackovic set a
junior school record with a time of 15:09.4. The varsity girls’ team put in a tremendous team effort in the featured sweepstakes race, placing 26th out of 36 teams with 591 points. There were 262 athletes who raced in the sweepstakes race. All the girls set personal records, and one school record was set. Senior Maya Day had her best race of the season so far leading the girls varsity team with a time of 17:30.3. She has the second fastest senior time for 3 miles in the school’s history. Sky Buu set a freshmen school record for 3 miles with a time of 18:00.7. Addie Yip had a terrific race by racing strong throughout the race and finished with n See TROJANS, page A7
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Kicker Samuel Gonzalez booted the extra point. The Bruins added their second score in the quarter, bringing the score to 24-19 at 4:28. The drive, which started at their own 32, ended when Ridgley, on a quarterback draw play, rocketed to the end zone on an 18-yard run. Weston Komulainen booted the ball through the goal posts. The Grizzlies kept their second offensive drive alive toward the end of the quarter and entering the fourth. Smyth crossed the plane again, this time on a 3-yard run at 11:56. The extra-point kick was good for a 31-19 score. Ponderosa continued the scoring feast after the Grizzlies’ touchdown. Ridgley slung a 28-yard pass to wide receiver Ethan Hammersly, who raced into the end zone for the score with 10:52 remaining in the game. Komulainen’s kick was good to trim the Grizzlies’ lead to 31-26. The Bruins caught a break after the score when Winslow, on the kickoff team, recovered a fumble at the Granite Bay 49. “We kind of had momentum there,” Johnson said. But the Grizzlies’ defense held the Bruins’ offense at midfield, forcing the host team to punt.
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receiving yards. Granite Bay finished with 350 total offensive yards; 152 in the air and 198 on the ground. The Bruins begin Capital Valley Conference action this Friday, also at Simon-Bruin Stadium, facing Inderkum (1-3).
Granite Bay iced the game at 7:08 in the final quarter. Smyth recorded his third touchdown in the half, this time on a 6-yard run. The extra point gave the Grizzlies breathing room, 37-26. Ponderosa had one more chance on offense at the end of the fourth quarter in hopes of returning to the end zone. But the Bruins turned the ball over on downs at their own 48 with 4:38 left in the game. The Grizzlies ran the ball and picked up a first down that concluded the contest. “Just a couple of mental mistakes against a really good team,” said Johnson. “You just can’t do that.” The Bruins scored their only touchdown in the first half, with 1:06 in the second quarter when Ridgley crossed the end zone on a 1-yard run. The extra-point kick was blocked. The Grizzlies scored a touchdown in the first and second quarters for a 17-0 lead before Ponderosa reached the end zone toward the end of the second. Ridgley completed 17 of 28 passes for 231 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. He also had eight carries for 62 yards and two more touchdowns on the ground for a combined four. Jenkins and tight end Robert Verdin each had 65
Scoreboard Oak Ridge, along with the El Dorado and Union Mine football teams, had their bye last week. The Trojans, Cougars and Diamondbacks also begin league play this Friday. Oak Ridge (2-1) will open SFL action against Del Oro (4-0) at Trojan Stadium. The kickoff is scheduled at 7 p.m. El Dorado (0-3) will be at Cougar Stadium to welcome Amador (2-1) in the Sierra Valley Conference opener. This contest has a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. Union Mine (2-1) is also opening SVC action, welcoming Galt (1-2) to Fickle Stadium. The Diamondbacks and Warriors are scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m.
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a time of 18:00.2. Addie’s time is the second fastest 3-mile sophomore time in the school’s history. “It was a tremendous night of racing for the Oak Ridge varsity cross country athletes at the Woodbridge Cross Country Classic,” said coach Rob Fairley. “Things are coming together very nicely for the teams.” The Oak Ridge cross country teams will next compete at the Goldmine Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 26, in Auburn.
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Woodbridge Cross Country Classic results Boys Rated Race — Oak Ridge 27th with 546 points (36 teams, 266 runners) Luca Miller, 67th, 15:06.7 Austin Mackovic, 71st, 15:09.4 Jude Nartker, 118th, 15:32.4 Dax Whann, 178th, 15:52.7 Jack Clarke, 181st, 15:53.7 Filip Kruckenberg, 235th, 16:21.7 Rocket Buu, 241st, 16:30.6 Girls Sweepstakes Race — Oak Ridge 26th with
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submitting samples themselves according to CDFW instructions. For all other zones, CDFW highly encourages hunters statewide to voluntarily submit deer for CWD sampling.
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This extension, which now moves to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors for final approval, builds upon previous measures intended to facilitate recovery and rebuilding across the region. Ordinance 5199 (May 21, 2024) established the Title 25 Program, creating a pathway for limited-density, owner-built rural homes to assist rebuilding efforts in Grizzly Flat — the community hit hardest by the 2021 blaze. Ordinance 5208 (Sept. 17, 2024)
introduced a third amendment to Title 130 clarifying regulations around generator use and timing for permitted sites. District 2 Supervisor George Turnboo, a fierce champion for the Caldor Fire survivors, co-created a program to help those who want to rebuild start again with smaller homes that bypass some permitting regulations required for larger, newhome builds. “Everyone’s recovery timeline from
a disaster is different,” Supervisor Turnboo noted. “The last thing we ever want to do is re-victimize the victims of this horrible fire. Extending the time that a survivor can remain on their property in an RV while they continue to do figure out what’s best for their particular circumstance is one more little thing the Board of Supervisors can do to make things more bearable. “I am doing all I can to get the federal government to make good in its promises, helping those who stayed in Grizzly Flat to rebuild their lives,” he added. Despite these ongoing
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within 15 days. It is alleged that Manasrah raped two developmentally disabled adults, who were incapable of giving their consent. Both of the alleged victims were passengers on his driving route. The defendant, who was arrested three years ago, is accused of several counts of sexual assault, which were alleged to have occurred while he was employed as a special education transportation driver with the El Dorado County Office of Education. He held that position for two years. Manasrah’s eight felony and one misdemeanor charges include the acts
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cruelty, viciousness or callousness,” as well as “planning, sophistication or professionalism.” In addition to facing a first-degree murder charge, Lighthall has a special charge alleging that a deadly weapon was used in this incident. This case also has a second defendant, Michael Alexander Cooney, who faced the charge of being an accessory to murder after the fact. Last month, the Mountain Democrat obtained an eight-page document from El Dorado County Superior Court detailing a deal for Cooney in which he agreed last May to plead guilty. Through this agreement, he faces a jail sentence ranging from 16 to 24 months. Cooney’s sentencing hearing is scheduled for Nov. 2 at 8:30 a.m. in the county’s Main Street courthouse in Placerville.
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60-vote requirement to enact a wish list of liberal legislation. This list will include a national election law that overrides every photo ID, citizenship verification or clean voter rolls requirement that Republicans have been able to pass at the state or federal level. The House vote on the “Keep 9” amendment fell short of the two-thirds needed to advance a constitutional amendment. Consistent with their votes against the SAVE America Act, only one Democrat voted to “Keep 9” while 205 voted against it. The independence of the Supreme Court must be preserved from a future Congress and president manipulating its size for political gain. And size does matters: the
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of rape, sodomy and oral copulation with a person incapable of consent, in addition to charges of sexual battery and rape of a dependent by their caretaker. County jail inmate records show that an investigation by the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office and the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office resulted in information pertaining to possible similar incidents involving Manasrah for which he has not been charged. Manasrah, who has been denied bail multiple times, remains in custody at the El Dorado County Jail.
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While sitting in a courtroom again on Sept. 18, Lighthall had his latest hearing postponed until Monday, Dec. 7 at 8:30 a.m. in Department 1 of the Main Street courthouse in Placerville. It was noted the delay request was made due to efforts to retain a pathologist. Lighthall’s arrest was announced by the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office last April, more than a year and a half after the discovery of Fiddler’s body. The search for Fiddler began after he was last seen alive at PJ’s Roadhouse in Placerville during the early morning of Oct. 5, 2024. The discovery of his body occurred about five days later. It is noted in this felony case’s criminal complaint that this crime “involved great violence, great bodily harm, threat of great bodily harm or other acts disclosing a high degree of
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smaller the size, the less opportunity for stalemates or legislating from the bench. Republicans and their conservative allies should recognize who their real opponents are and turn their attention to an election that is less than two months away. And voters should know these details behind the debate to discern differences between the SAVE America Act and packing the Supreme Court before they decide which party should control our Congress come November. Star Parker is founder of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education and author of “Necessary Noise, How Donald Trump Inflames the Culture War and Why this is Good News for America” (Hachette 2019).
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extortion.” They said an independent investigation has confirmed the allegations, and they called on him to step down. “Our first responsibility as an organization is to lead with our values,” the other union officials said in a statement. “We stand with all those who are bullied, harassed, or targeted at work, and we stand by our charges. Our national union must now act swiftly to carry out our internal due process and ensure accountability to our values. Every leader is responsible for their role in protecting and promoting respect, workplace justice, gender equity, racial justice, and nonviolence in our union and beyond.” Regan denies the allegations. But they give Prop. 40’s opponents potentially potent campaign ammunition. The split within Service Employees International and in the larger union movement reflects both long-standing feuds and resentment that the measure’s revenues would be largely confined to services that
Regan’s members provide. As the multifaceted campaigning over Prop. 40 picks up steam, one figure is noticeably absent: Gov. Gavin Newsom. Prior to the measure’s qualification for the ballot, Newsom was publicly attempting to derail it, worrying aloud that if passed, it would encourage wealthy Californians to leave the state and discourage new investment. High-income Californians pay most of the state’s income taxes, the state’s most important source of revenue. However, Newsom is also a likely candidate for president after his governorship ends. Opposing taxes on the rich could alienate voters in the ultra-progressive wing of the Democratic Party. Thus, he now says taxing wealth should be a national matter, not confined to one state. Dan Walters is a journalist and author who writes for CALmatters. org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media venture explaining California policies and politics.
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And they’re off — The last four finalists compete for the title during the Dachshund Dash, above left, on Sept. 19. Dachshund “Raven” won the race for the fourth year in a row. Gary Bluemel of Placerville, above right , enjoys traditional Oktoberfest food and beverage before his duties as DJ with his wife Jody at Placerville’s iconic Belltower. Below, Delphina Gerondakis, 19, of Placerville roller skates to the music of Late 4 Dinner at Oktoberfest.
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KNOW Stellar students Congratulations to Brynn Escobar of Shingle Springs who recently began their academic career at California State University, Stanislaus.
Sept. 23 Join American River Conservancy for Wednesday Workdays at Wakamatsu at 8 a.m. For more information visit arconservancy.org. Senior Helpers Cameron Park will host Caregiver Support and Activity Enrichment Group – Town Square of Folsom 9580 Oak Ave. Parkway, Suite 4B, Folsom, 1-2:30 p.m. To reserve a session call (916) 461-4123. Learn more at seniorhelpers. com. The Main Street Farmers Market takes place from 4 p.m. to dusk at 574 Main St. in Placerville offering an abundance of locally produced fruit, vegetables, jams, cottage wares and more within a family friendly environment of music and community. Learn more at edc-farmtrails.org/farmersmarket. All Ages Rockstar Karaoke hosted by KJ Sage will take place 7-10 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com. Capital Stage in Sacramento presents “Alex Edelman’s Just For Us” through Oct. 23. For tickets and more information call (916) 9955464 or visit capstage.org. The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley presents Michael Cleveland at 7 p.m. For tickets and more information visit thecenterforthearts.org.
Sept. 24 UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County will host Photography in the Garden at the Sherwood Demonstration Garden, 6699 Campus Drive, Placerville at 9 a.m. Tips and tricks for using your phone as your camera. Visit tinyurl.com/5edr6u7p. Senior Helpers Cameron Park will host the Caregiver Support Group at Gilmore Senior Center, 990 Lassen Lane, El Dorado Hills from 10:30 a.m. to noon. To reserve a session call (916) 461-4123. Learn more at seniorhelpers. com. The Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce will host its Networking Luncheon with guest speaker Regional Director Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, Tim Russell at the Koto Buffet at Red Hawk Casino from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information call (530) 677-8000 or visit sscpchamber.org. Oakmont of El Dorado Hills, Assisted Living and Memory Care will host Bingo for a Cause, 4-5 p.m. at 2020 Town Center West Way, El Dorado Hills. All are welcome. NEED LINK El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce will host its Monthly Mixer at Troublemakers Beer Garden from 5:30-7:30 p.m. For more information visit eldoradocounty.org. Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento will host Thursday Jazz Night with Peter Petty from 7-8:45 p.m. For tickets and more information visit crockerart. org. Harris Center for the Arts in n See KNOW, page B6
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The worship lineup at Jesus Fest taking place Sunday, Sept 27 at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, includes bands representing Vantage Point Church, Hillside Church and Cold Springs Church.
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ith over 50 nonprofits and local churches on board, this year’s Jesus fest, returning to the El Dorado County Fairgrounds Sunday, Sept. 27, 2-8 p.m., is truly a grassroots, community effort. What began with a vision of a revival at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds has grown into a countywide gathering of churches, ministries, nonprofits and residents. The free event is designed to bring Christians from throughout El Dorado County, and beyond, together for a day of worship, testimonies, fellowship and outreach. The event's theme this year is based on the Bible passage, John 8:36: "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed."
A vision becomes a gathering For organizer Stacy Stanza, the event began with a vision. "I had a vision of revival here in El Dorado County," Stanza said. "I saw it in my mind, that there was going to be a revival at the fairgrounds." When Stanza later became involved with Kingdom Builders El Dorado County, she shared the vision. Kingdom Builders was immediately on board. They provided financial backing during the first year, helping turn the idea into reality. The goal, Stanza said, was never for one church to host a large Christian event. Instead, it was meant to bring churches together as one community. "The most important thing is to bring the gospel of Jesus to our county," she said. These goals are inline with Kingdom Builders
describing its mission as using time, talent and resources to impact the culture through education, government, churches and business.
Community participation Jesus Fest has grown significantly since its first year. Stanza said organizers initially hoped about 300 people would attend. Food vendors estimated attendance at between 2,500 and 3,000 during the first event, while last year's attendance was estimated at nearly 6,000. More than 20 churches have been represented in planning and preparation for this year's event. "We just want to see them working together," Stanza said. "Anytime we gather to meet, to pray over the event or whatnot, there's 20-plus churches represented and it just blows my mind." This year's worship lineup includes bands representing Vantage Point Church, Hillside Church and Cold Springs Church. Rather than a traditional concert, Stanza said, the event is intended to feel more like a large outdoor church service, with attendees encouraged to sing along. "It is worship," she said. "You're not just watching a band play, you're, hopefully, participating." The day will also feature eight personal testimonies from people sharing their experiences of faith and how they came to know Christ. "Everybody has a story," Stanza said. "It's so fun to hear what's happened in different people's lives, all ages and ranges." The event will include a kids zone, a prayer tent, baptisms, a "Got Questions" booth where attendees can talk with pastors and others about
Personal testimony is a large part of Jesus Fest taking place Sunday, Sept 27 at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. Last year El Dorado County Sheriff Jeff Leikauf, left, and New Beginnings Gold Country CEO Randy Haskins, right, talked about a time when they weren’t exactly on the same side of the law. According to organizers the musical guests are more worship, less concert, below. faith or the Bible, and about 30 nonprofits and ministries in the Marshall Building. Child Evangelism Fellowship is this year's featured nonprofit. The organization supports the Good News Clubs, afterschool Bible programs for elementary-age children. Thirteen food trucks are expected to be on site, although attendees are welcome to bring their own food. Admission and parking are free.
Connecting community organizations Jesus Fest is also intended to provide an opportunity for residents to learn about organizations serving the community and find ways to become involved. "We've got nonprofits that we feature, that come just as another way for the community to see all the amazing ways they could plug in and get involved here," Stanza said. Randy Haskins, CEO of New Beginnings Gold Country, has been involved with Jesus Fest since its early planning stages through Kingdom Builders. He said the event has become an increasingly large undertaking, with
planning beginning almost immediately after each year's festival. "Jesus Fest is designed for hope for the lost and reviving the saved," Haskins said. "And so it's worship music, testimonies." Haskins and his team will also help with a second Jesus Fest taking place simultaneously in Carson City, Nev., this year. His team will assist with setup and cleanup in Placerville while Haskins works on the Carson City event. The growth of Jesus Fest reflects what organizers describe as a larger movement toward churches working together rather than separately. For Stanza, that unity is one of the most meaningful parts of the event. "When you're sharing a story, you can't argue with your Jesus story," she said. "It just drops
those walls that kind of divide us and instead brings people together." Stanza said the work involved in organizing the festival is substantial, with about 250 volunteers helping make it happen. She said she continues for personal reasons. "People need hope," she said. "The world's crazy right now, and it is my belief that Jesus is the answer." Jesus Fest is open to everyone, regardless of church affiliation or religious background. "You don't have to be a Christian. You don't have to be a church member," Stanza said. "Everybody's welcome." Organizers recommend that attendees bring lawn chairs, there will not be bleacher seating. The event is free. For more information visit kbedc.org.
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mostly interested in fly fishing and the great outdoors,” Yandell continued. “This led to a degree in forestry from University of California, Berkeley in 1978, followed by a stint as a forester in Idaho and Oregon.”
sometimes theater or a trip to the museum. His home was filled with art books and encyclopedias. He did not appreciate it at the time, but he was being introduced to the world of art and culture.
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“My mother started doing interesting mosaics when I was young, using mostly scrap or leftover materials from construction on our house that kept growing with our family,” Yandell said. “Seeing a house transformed over the years helped me understand basic building techniques and the use of basic woodworking tools.” He said the kitchen was a bit eclectic, with an organic mosaic backsplash made by his mother. She took an evening woodshop class billed as “father and son” at the local intermediate school and produced what is one of her children’s most treasured sculptures. She went on to painting as the children left for various universities, joining a local art group and gaining confidence in her abilities while developing her style. “As a child, I was
Like mother, like son Yandell grew up in the East Bay. He was the middle child of five in a house full of art. Some of the art was OK, some good and some better — but always improving — as his parents found treasures on their international travels or at the local thrift shop. His father was a psychiatrist and his mother was a homemaker. Both had a keen interest in art and a good design sense. He and his siblings grew up within the burgeoning food scene in the San Francisco Bay Area and were treated to occasional fancy nights on the town, including great restaurants and
After a time, Yandell felt that he needed to change course and decided to pursue his bilingual MBA from IESE in Barcelona, Spain. This satisfied his wife, Sara’s, and his desire for travel and adventure, and gave him a second language, which became a bridge to a new career in business. Living in Spain and traveling through much of Europe exposed Paul and Sara to art in a totally different way — art was all around them, accessible and exciting. “I combined my interest in making things and business in a career in manufacturing in Spain, Mexico and the USA,” Yandell said. “I channeled my creativity into construction on our various houses, and toys and furniture for our two children. It wasn’t until 2001, after years
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"Night Walk" by Paul Yandell of watching my mother develop as an artist and studying her paintings, that I picked up a brush and canvas while on a vacation.” It didn’t turn out well according to Yandell. But he did go on to different themes and had some success adding texture to large-format paintings characterized by bold colors. Paul and Sara went on to develop many artistic skills, including creating stained-glass works, building a chandelier, wood and LED structures and glasswork.
Making room for art “I always liked big pieces, but our walls were filled, and I had nowhere to hang them,” he said. But after they purchased a home in Cameron Park for their retirement, they built their studio with “Night Walk,” a 6-by-7.5-foot LED wall piece, with hundreds more square feet of space for both of their collections of art creations. Since retiring to Cameron Park, Yandell has continued his interest in LED lighting,
"Butterfly Strat" by Paul Yandell creating several pieces for both indoor and outdoor lighting, along with mosaics on display in their home. So, as you go on the Studio Tour, it would be a great time to get to know some of El Dorado County’s local artists — they are more than twodimensional. Paul and Sara Yandell’s studio is No. 11 on the tour. For the rest of the tour story visit paastudiotour.
com where you will find a map and directions to the 12 studios. Each studio has tour guide booklets. Get yours at the first studio you visit. It’s not complicated. To learn more about PAA visit placervillearts. com. PAA is also on Facebook at facebook. com/Placerville ArtsAssociation and YouTube at youtube. com/@placerville artsassociation5334.
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Were you born at Marshall? — You’re invited to the Biggest Birthday Party — Kara Sather
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enerations of El Dorado County families have welcomed their newest members at Marshall, and now Marshall is inviting them back for one big celebration. Marshall’s Biggest Birthday Party will take place Thursday, Oct. 1, from 3-5 p.m. at the Marshall Reception Hall, 104 Placerville Drive in Placerville. Anyone who was born at Marshall or gave birth at Marshall is invited to attend, along with family members, for an afternoon of celebration. Guests can enjoy cake, refreshments, games, giveaways, photo opportunities and a special appearance by Marshall Mouse. Families also are encouraged
to share their own Marshall birth stories and memories. “Being part of the moment a family welcomes a new baby into the world is incredibly special,” said Camille Borba, Marshall Birth Center staff member. “We love the idea of bringing some of those families back together and seeing the babies we once cared for return as children, adults and even parents themselves. It’s a wonderful reminder of how deeply Marshall is connected to this community.” Whether your Marshall birthday was a few months ago or decades ago, come celebrate the place where your story, or your family’s story, began. RSVP by Sept. 25 at marshallfoundation@ marshallmedical.org or (530) 6429984.
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PHILANTHROPY WITH PURPOSE Philanthropy is an act of optimism As we near the close of 2026, I find myself reflecting on a message that has stayed with me since attending a memorial service for a remarkable woman whose life touched so many in our community. During the service, community leader David Cooke shared that what made her life so inspiring was not a single defining moment, but her unwavering commitment to simply do the next right thing. It was a powerful reminder that extraordinary communities do not happen by accident. They become extraordinary because ordinary people choose to care, to show up and to do the next right thing, and they do so repeatedly.
Choosing the next right thing We live in a time when uncertainty often dominates headlines and social media feeds. Around the world and here at home, it can sometimes feel easier to focus on what is uncertain than on what is possible.
Amy Pooley El Dorado Community Foundation Through all this, I remind myself that hope is not built in easy times. Hope is built when ordinary people choose to invest in one another despite uncertainty. It grows when neighbors lend a hand, businesses give back, volunteers step forward and families decide that making their community stronger is an investment worth making, regardless of the circumstances around them. That is the remarkable thing about philanthropy. It is, at its heart, an act of optimism. Every charitable gift is a vote of confidence in the future. Every scholarship awarded, every nonprofit strengthened, every family fed and every opportunity created begins with a decision. Someone chooses
generosity over hesitation. Someone chooses possibility over fear. Someone chooses to invest in a future they may never personally see. A decision of philanthropy remains one of the most hopeful acts any of us can make.
Generosity that endures As we celebrate 35 years at the El Dorado Community Foundation, I am reminded that our own history has been shaped by people who chose hope during uncertain times. Through recessions, natural disasters, periods of rapid growth and moments that tested our community's resilience, donors continued to invest in the future of El Dorado County. Over the past three and a half decades, your generosity has helped distribute more than $40 million in grants and scholarships, supporting countless local initiatives that make our communities stronger. This generosity did more than respond to immediate needs. It created permanent resources that continue serving our community year after
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That long-term perspective gives me great optimism as we prepare to welcome 2027. Our county will continue to grow and change. New challenges will emerge. New ideas will take shape. New generations will step forward ready to make a difference. Through it all, philanthropy will remain one of our community's greatest strengths because generosity has the ability to unite people around a shared vision for the future. As we look toward 2027, it is my hope that we all carry with us the simple wisdom shared at that memorial service: Extraordinary communities are built one decision at a time. The next right thing may be supporting a local nonprofit, preserving the places we love, establishing a charitable fund or simply extending a hand to a neighbor in need.
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Explore activities that support children’s emotional well-being by building mindfulness, resilience, self-expression and healthy ways to manage big feelings. The Wellness Festival is free from 9-11 a.m., with general admission. For more information call (916) 808-7462 or visit fairytaletown.org.
Bringing light, music and history to Sac ACRAMENTO — Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament is becoming a canvas for light, music and history as LUMINISCENCE transforms the historical church through 360-degree video mapping, live music and storytelling. The immersive experience, which has welcomed more than 2 million visitors worldwide, runs on select dates through Nov. 14. Audiences are taken on a journey through the history of Sacramento and the cathedral as light and motion illuminate its architecture. The approximately 60-minute experience begins with a pre-show that introduces the history of the cathedral. Guests can explore the space while listening to live musicians before taking their seats for the 45-minute immersive presentation. The main program is divided into three acts: “Gathering,” “Community” and “Nation.”
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Whatever form it takes, each act of generosity strengthens the foundation upon which future generations will build. Thank you for choosing to care, for choosing hope and for choosing to invest in the future of El Dorado County. Together, we will continue writing the next chapter of this community, one thoughtful act, one generous gift and one next right thing at a time. The El Dorado Community Foundation is dedicated to strengthening the community now and for future generations. The foundation fulfills this mission by encouraging private giving for the good of the communities of El DoradoCounty, building and maintaining a community resource fund to respond to community need during disasters, providing a flexible tax-exempt vehicle for donors with varied charitable interests and abilities to give and serving as a catalyst, convener and partner in shaping effective responses to community problems and opportunities. Learn more at eldoradocf.org.
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Bring your favorite stuffed friend to the Dignity Health and Western Health Advantage Teddy Bear Clinic. The clinic offers kids a fun, stressfree way to meet doctors, learn about health checkups and even get a pretend flu shot for their teddy bear. While the plushies get their
year, generation after generation. Across the country, philanthropy continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience. According to Giving USA's 2026 report, in 2025 Americans gave a record $617 billion to charitable causes, proving once again that generosity remains one of our nation's greatest strengths. While financial markets and headlines may fluctuate, the desire to invest in stronger communities endures. And donors are becoming increasingly intentional about their giving. More families are asking not only where they should give, but what lasting impact their generosity can create. They are seeking trusted partners who understand local needs, steward charitable resources wisely and bring people together around shared solutions. At El Dorado Community Foundation, that is the role we are honored to play. Community foundations have the unique privilege of seeing the whole picture. We work alongside donors, nonprofits, civic leaders, educators and volunteers to identify emerging needs and
music and narration. The experience combines strings, brass, woodwinds and choir with spatialized sound and projections that turn the cathedral’s interior into a living canvas. The show will be presented at various evening times through Nov. 14 The cathedral, at 1019 11th St. in Sacramento, was constructed between 1886 and 1889 and features NeoRenaissance architecture modeled after the Church of the Holy Trinity in Paris. Its massive dome and 215foot bell tower have been prominent features of Sacramento’s downtown for more than a century. LUMINISCENCE is an indoor, seated experience open to all ages. Children 2 and younger may attend free when seated on an adult’s lap. The venue is ADA accessible, with an accessible ramp on the south side of the building on Race Street. Doors open 35 minutes before each scheduled concert, and late entry is not permitted. There is no dedicated event parking, although nearby parking garages and public transportation are available. Food and beverages are not permitted inside the cathedral. Tickets must be booked online, subject to availability. For tickets, more information and showtimes visit luminiscence.com/sacramento.
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mong the hundreds of stars scattered across the night sky, the planets in our solar system stand out because of their movement. While stars appear fixed in their patterns and constellations, planets – whose name comes from the Greek word for “wanderer” – can be seen tracing out paths across the sky.
Saturn’s rings Saturn, the secondlargest planet in our solar system, is instantly recognizable because of its distinct ring system. These rings consist of billions of small pieces of mostly water ice, but also assorted rocky debris. Despite extending up to 175,000 miles from the planet, the main rings have an
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average thickness of about 30 feet. They were first observed in 1610 by Galileo, but not fully discerned as rings until further developments in lens and telescope technology in 1655. Today, we classify the rings into seven main rings, which, from the planet outward, are labeled as D, C, B, A, F, G, and E, named in the order they were discovered. Instead of being a continuous collection,
the ring system has several notable gaps. The largest is called the Cassini Division, separating the B and A rings. Other gaps like the Encke and Keeler gaps are significantly smaller and harder to see with Earth-based telescopes. These gaps are caused by the gravitational pull from several other orbiting moons, although not all of them have a moon orbiting inside of them.
September specialty This month, Saturn is in opposition, meaning that Earth is directly between it and the sun. Because Earth travels in a smaller and faster orbit than Saturn, Earth “catches up” to it approximately once a year. This alignment makes Saturn look much bigger, brighter, and visible throughout the night. For observers
and photographers interested, opposition is by far the best window of the year, offering the clearest and most prominent views. This September also carries special significance for another planet in the sky, Venus. Up until the 18th this year, Venus shrinks into a crescent in the sky, but also becomes larger and much brighter. Due to the orbits of Earth and Venus aligning, it gets visibly larger, but due to it being closer to the sun, we only see it as a crescent. When these two cycles align, Venus reaches its point of maximum brilliancy from our point of view. The best time to see Venus during this period is westward, about an hour after sunset.
Photography Because Venus is the brightest object in the
sky after the sun and moon, it is significantly easier to spot. However, because of its thick layers of sulfuric clouds, Venus does not appear as anything more than a white circle going through its phases through traditional optical imaging from Earth. To capture real detail, one of the most common methods is to capture photos in the ultraviolet spectrum. Because of an unknown compound inside Venus’ atmosphere that strongly absorbs UV light, using an ultraviolet filter creates contrast within photos that highlight the different cloud bands. This, combined with the same process with infrared light, is how most images of Venus with color are taken. Despite not needing specialized filters, Saturn is significantly harder to get quality
pictures of than Venus. Saturn is much farther away and appears incredibly small on a camera sensor, requiring lenses with a focal length of 400-500mm just to make out the shape of the planet and its rings – in most cases, a larger telescope works much better. By taking short video clips with an eyepiece-attached camera instead of simple exposures, the rings and body start to become clearer. Harmehel Singh is a junior at Pacific Crest Academy who has a passion for stargazing and all things celestial. Since childhood, Singh’s interest has grown from reading and planetariums to developing an enthusiasm for writing about related topics. After graduation, he plans to major in mechanical engineering.
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by correctly guessing the name of the song. Form a group of one to four people and arrive by 5:15 p.m. and order drinks and food. Music starts at 5:30 and the last round ends at 6:30 p.m. Write the song title to earn points; for bonus points, include the artist/ band and the movie it was in. Earn the most points and win prizes. The theme this week is songs of the ’80s. Fool’s Gold will perform at 5 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/livemusic. Ed Wilson will perform, 6-9 p.m. at Salt Creek Outpost in Cool. Imagination Theatre at the El Dorado Fairgrounds presents Trivia Night, no drama degree required at 7 p.m. For tickets and more information visit itplacerville.org. Big Idea Theatre in Sacramento presents “Table Tops” through Oct. 17. For tickets and more information visit bigideatheatre. org.
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B Street Theatre in Sacramento presents “In a Nutshell Storytelling” at 7 p.m. at The Sofia in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre. org. The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley presents Al Di Meola at 8 p.m. For tickets and more information visit thecenterforthearts.org. The Gallery at 48 Natoma presents Noble through Nov. 12. For more information call (916) 461-6601 or visit folsom.ca.us/ government/parks-recreation/ facilities/gallery-at-48-natoma. Amador Cancer Research Foundation will host the Fall Gathering at the Ranch at Casino Mine Ranch Winery in Plymouth from 5-8:30 p.m. For more information visit casinomineranch.com. Rick Estrin and the Wildcats will perform at 8 p.m. at Sutter Creek Theatre in Sutter Creek. For tickets and more information call (916) 425-0077 or visit suttercreektheater.com.
Sept. 26 The Meyers Manx Dune Buggy Club will host Manx Club in Gold Country at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, 8-10:30 a.m. 50 dune buggies will be on display before they head out in groups to explore. Marshall Gold Discovery parking fee will apply. UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County host Composting and Vermiculture at the Sherwood Demonstration Garden, 6699 Campus Drive, Placerville at 9 a.m. Join Master Gardeners Cindy Young and Linda Ray to learn how compost provides valuable nutrients for your garden soil. And how compost helps retain moisture, which saves water, suppresses weeds, prevents soil erosion
The El Dorado County Certified Farmers Market takes place next to CinemaWest on Placerville Drive from 8 a.m. to noon featuring just picked produce sold directly by the farmers. Learn more at eldoradofarmersmarket.com The People’s Mountain Market takes place from 9 a.m. to noon at Garden Valley Park featuring live entertainment, fruits and vegetables, flowers, eggs, nuts, jams, baked goods, jewelry and crafts. Learn more at facebook.com/people/PeoplesMountain-Market. El Dorado Hills Town Center Farmers Market takes place in the amphitheater near Brickyard & South Fork from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy local certified produce, fresh flowers, wine, baked goods, micro greens, skin care products, handmade goods, baskets, jewelry, face painting, henna art and more. El Dorado Hills Arts Association hosts a featured local artist booth each week. Learn more at edhtowncenter.com/upcomingevents/town-center-market. Join American River Conservancy for Botanical Illustration with Vanda Lavar from 1-4:30 p.m. For more information visit arconservancy.org. Darth Mozart will perform at 5 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/livemusic. Ed Wilson will perform at the Placerville Speedway from 5-7 p.m. Atrium Gallery at El Dorado Hills Town Center will host an Artist Reception, 5-7 p.m. for Beauty and the Beast showing through Nov. 15. For more information visit edhtowncenter.com. El Dorado Hills Town Center will host Tastes of Town Center from 5-8 p.m. For more information visit edhtowncenter. com. Casino Mine Ranch Winery in Plymouth will host the Fall Gathering at the Ranch to benefit Christine and Helen Landgraf Memorial Research Award from 5-8:30 p.m. For more information visit casinomineranch.com. Gwinllan Estate Vineyard and Winery in Fairplay will host Barbecue Flights and Bites from 6-10 p.m. A delectable feast featuring an array of mouthwatering meats, including succulent ribs, juicy tri-tip and tender brisket, all paired with delightful sides and exquisite Gwinllan Estate wines that will elevate your dining experience. For more information visit gwinllanestate.com. The Sacramento Zoo will host Twilight Safari, 5:30-9 p.m. For more information visit saczoo.
B Street Theatre in Sacramento presents “Grace and the Butterfly Effect” through Oct. 11 at The Sofia in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org. The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley presents Samantha Fish at 8 p.m. For tickets and more information visit thecenterforthearts.org. Wild Night — A Van Morrison Tribute will perform at 8 p.m. at Sutter Creek Theatre in Sutter Creek. For tickets and more information call (916) 425-0077 or visit suttercreektheater.com.
Sept. 27 The El Dorado County Certified Farmers Market takes place at El Dorado Hills Community Center from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. featuring just picked produce sold directly by the farmers. Learn more at eldoradofarmersmarket.com. Sierra Vista Winery will host Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information visit sierravistawinery.com. Shadow Ranch in Somerset will host Live Music with Adam Beasley from 1-4 p.m. For more information visit shadowranch. com. The Funicellos will perform at 2 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/livemusic. Sierra Symphony presents its Pops Concert 2026 from 5-7 p.m. at the Cameron Park Community Center, 2502 Country Club Drive, Cameron Park. For tickets and more information, go to sierrasymphony.org.
Sept. 29 The Pollock Pines/Camino Community Center at 2675 Sanders Drive in Pollock Pines will host Bingo Night at 5 p.m. For more information visit pollockpinesca.org.
Sept. 30 The Main Street Farmers Market takes place from 4 p.m. to dusk at 574 Main St. in Placerville offering an abundance of locally produced fruit, vegetables, jams, cottage wares and more within a family friendly environment of music and community. Learn more at edcfarmtrails.org/farmers-market. Shaping EDH Panel Discussion: Know the Risks, Save a Life — Fentanyl Awareness takes place at 5:30 p.m. at the Norm Rowett Pavilion, 1021 Harvard Way in El Dorado Hills. This discussion will feature experts and officials and is open to the public.
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GROW FOR IT! Composting: Mother Nature’s original recycling program Why Compost? If you are of a certain age, you will remember the expression, “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.” In 1976, the U.S. Congress passed the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, which set waste reduction as one of its national goals. Composting is the ultimate recycling project that you can do to help reduce waste. It is a process of combining organic materials that will eventually decompose and provide a byproduct that will benefit your vegetable and ornamental gardens. There are five control factors for building and managing a successful compost pile. Volume: The optimal size of a compost pile is 3 feet square by 3 feet in height. Particle size: The size of the materials placed into the pile is important. Remember to keep everything small so it decomposes more quickly, especially plant material that is hard and woody.
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UCCE Master Gardener of El Dorado County Moisture: The ideal moisture level is 40% to 60%, which has the consistency of a wrung-out sponge. If it becomes too wet, it will start to smell. If it is too dry, just add water. Aeration: Turning the materials over regularly keeps the compost from becoming too hot and aerates the compost pile. Carbon-nitrogen ratio: Brown materials such as dry leaves, sawdust, corn stalks, paper and newspaper provide carbon. When the compost pile is mixed equally with green materials that provide nitrogen, decomposition can occur. Examples of green materials are alfalfa, vegetable and fruit scraps, grass clippings, coffee grounds, horse and chicken manure and
eggshells. Maybe you would like to start composting but don’t have room in your yard for a compost bin. You can always use our local waste collection company’s green waste cans, or you can donate organic waste to a community garden. El Dorado Disposal composts green waste, which is then available for free to our community. If you are limited in space and would like to begin home composting, you can use a Bokashi bucket and put your food waste into the bucket. Anaerobic bacteria will ferment the waste. Both the bucket and bran are sold on the internet. If you have room outdoors, tumblers of various sizes are widely available on the internet and in gardening stores. Tumblers require constant monitoring, but it can be fun for the kids to help turn them. Some people prefer the dual-batch tumbler so one side is filling up while the other is composting. Trench composting is another method of recycling your organic waste. Dig a hole 12 inches deep, add the organic waste and then
Public Notices SUMMONS SUM-100 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) FOR COURT USE ONLY (SOLO PARA USO DE LA CORTE) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): SHANE AUSTIN STEWART; BROOKE TAYLOR WILSON; EL DORADO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES; THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND DOES 1 THROUGH 10, INCLUSIVE, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center ( www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locat e these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site ( www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center ( www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration aware of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California ( www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un aboga do, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener
servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos si n fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, ( www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, ( www. sucorte.c a.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): 25CV2579 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, EL DORADO COUNTY, EL DORADO COUNTY - CAMERON PARK BRANCH 2927 Meder Road, Cameron Park, CA, 95682 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del , Deputy (Adjunto) abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Megan Boyd, Esq., McCarthy & Holthus, LLP, 2763 Camino Del Rio S. Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92108, (619) 685-4800 DATE: Clerk, by (Fecha) (Secretario) K. Abuzov IDSPub #0316904 9/2/2026 9/9/2026 9/16/2026 9/23/2026 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23 16636 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0879 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CP CONCRETE, located at 4815 Cedar Dr, Camino, CA 95709 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Conner Pearson, 4815 Cedar Dr, Camino, CA 95709 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 8/18/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Conner Pearson CONNER PEARSON, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 08/20/26 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23 16643
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Composting is the ultimate recycling project. fill the trench with soil. Do not place diseased plant material or weeds in the trench, as this process doesn’t produce enough heat to kill weeds or plant diseases. Once you start composting, you will be part of a perfect reduce, reuse and recycle program. Join Master Gardeners Cindy Young and Linda Ray on Saturday, Sept. 26, for the free public education class Composting and
Vermiculture. The class will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at Sherwood Demonstration Garden, 6699 Campus Drive, Placerville. To register visit tinyurl. com/3t9352sz. For more information about UC Master Gardener classes, events and garden resources visit mgeldorado.ucanr. edu. For garden hours and activity information for the Sherwood Demonstration
Garden visit ucanr. edu/sites/EDC_ Master_Gardeners/ Demonstration_Garden. Have a gardening question? Use the “Ask a Master Gardener” option on the website or leave a message at (530) 621-5512. For more information about UC Master Food Preserver classes, events and food preserving resources visit ucanr. edu/site/ucce-masterfood-preservers-centralsierra.
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV2290 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Leah Erickson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. MATIAS TOMAS JEFFREY REYES b. ELIAS NICHOLAS JOSE REYES Proposed name: a. MATIAS JEFFREY ERICKSON b. ELIAS NICHOLAS ERICKSON 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: OCTOBER 16, 2026, 8:35 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 2927 Meder Road, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on AUGUST 24, 2026. /s/ Hana Balfour HANA BALFOUR, Judge of the Superior Court 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23 16644 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0912 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TRUE BORE GUNSMITHING, located at 4830 Crescent Hill Ln, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Wesley F Meade, 4830 Crescent Hill Ln, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 8/28/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Wesley Meade WESLEY MEADE, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 08/28/26 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE
THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23 16645 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV2268 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Rachel Phillips filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: CHARLOTTE ABIGAIL PHILLIPS Proposed name: NYX ABIGAIL JANELLE 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: OCTOBER 16, 2026, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 2927 Meder Road, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on AUGUST 20, 2026. /s/ Gary Slossberg Judge of the Superior Court 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23 16646 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0904 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CLEAR KEY DATA, located at 3451 Fairway Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Mackenzie Glynn, 3451 Fairway Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 8/24/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Mackenzie Glynn MACKENZIE GLYNN I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 08/25/26 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23 16647 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0906 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CAMERON PARK TAEKWONDO, located at 3181 Cameron Park Dr Ste 103, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Robert A Garlick, 3181 Cameron Park Dr Ste 103, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Robert Garlick ROBERT GARLICK, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 08/26/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23 16648 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0925 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: OLD HANGTOWN HAULIN, located at 5295 Slalom Ln, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: 1. Robert J Turney, 5295 Slalom Ln, Pollock Pines, CA 95726, 2. Pamela J Turney, 5295 Slalom Ln, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by a Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Robert Turney ROBERT TURNEY, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a
fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 09/02/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 16668 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV2375 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Damian Elijah Navarro Gibson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: DAMIAN ELIJAH NAVARRO GIBSON Proposed name: DAMIAN ELIJAH MANGAT GIBSON 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: OCTOBER 30, 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 SEPTEMBER 1, 2026. /s/ Hana Balfour HANA BALFOUR, Judge of the Superior Court 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 16669 NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY NO. 25PR0350 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT Olivia Byron Cooper, Public Guardian, representative of this conservatorship estate, will sell at private sale, under the terms and conditions specified below, the real property of the estate, situated in the County of El Dorado, California, more commonly known as 1245 Julie Lane, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150; (APN: 032-281-018000). Please contact Realtor Sally Long Johns, of Century 21, at Legal notice continued on the next page
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Public Notices telephone number (530) 306-0821. Written offers for this property will be received at the realtor’s office on or before September 23, 2026. Sale will be made on or after October 3, 2026, to the person making the highest and best offer for the property. EL DORADO COUNTY SPECIFICALLY MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, EITHER IMPLIED OR EXPRESSED CONCERNING THE CONDITION OF THIS PROPERTY. SAID PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AS IS BASIS. The terms and conditions of sale are all cash to seller in lawful money of the United States of America with $26,900.00 (5%) down to accompany the offer and the balance to be paid on close of escrow, which will close 10 days after court confirmation of sale. The personal representative reserves the right to reject any bid that is less than $538,000.00. For further information, please contact the Realtor. All sales are subject to confirmation by the Superior Court, and no sale may be consummated, and no deed may be recorded and delivered to a purchaser until court confirmation has been acquired by the personal representative. September 9, 2026 Olivia Byron Cooper Public Guardian David A. Livingston County Counsel TDT (9/11/26; 9/16/26;9/23/26) 9/11, 9/16, 9/23 16676 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0852 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. SOLID GROUND BREWING, 2. SOLID GROUND WINERY, 3. SOLID GROUND BREWERY AND WINERY, located at 552 Pleasant Valley Road, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: S&K Beverage LLC, 2929 Crystal Springs Rd, Camino, CA 95709 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: 06/01/2016 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Scott Johnson SCOTT JOHNSON, CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 08/12/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 16686 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0946 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DOUBLE SHOT COFFEE BAR, located at 3381 Bass Lake Rd #100, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 2929 Crystal Springs Rd, Camino, CA 95709 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Thai Love You, Inc, 2929 Crystal Springs Rd, Camino, CA 95709 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/14/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Brendan John McCarthy BRENDAN JOHN MCCARTHY, CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 09/10/2026 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) 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7 16687 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0944 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: XOMOTIF PHOTOGRAPHY, located at 4373
Town Center Blvd Apt 1301, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Xochitl G Battin, 4373 Town Center Blvd Apt 1301, 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/ Xochitl Battin XOCHITL BATTIN, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 09/09/2026 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) 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7 16688 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0942 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: COURTNIE’S KITCHEN, located at 3451 Fairway Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Courtnie Kramer, 73451 Fairway Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/08/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Courtnie Kramer COURTNIE KRAMER, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 09/09/2026 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) 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7 16689 SUMMONS CASE NO. P24CV2862 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: MICHAEL BONANNO, an individual; AND DOES 1 TO 10, INCLUSIVE YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLANTIFF: COMPASSIONATE HOME HEALTH LTD 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:
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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: RON CHOW #241946 GARDENER, RIECHMANN & CHOW 438 E. Katella Ave, #202 Orange, CA 92867 Telephone: (714) 972-8989 Fax: (714) 972-3928 DATE: 12/18/2024 Clerk, by /s/ Sonal Dillon, Deputy 16690 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/6 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0936 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JMK BLOOMS, located at 7096 Saratoga Estates Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Jennifer M Keiper, 7096 Saratoga Estates Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/30/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jennifer Keiper JENNIFER KEIPER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 09/04/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7 16698 APN: 120-172-015-000 TS NO: CA08000357-26-1 TO NO: 4073883 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED September 2, 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On October 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM, at the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on September 15, 2017 as Instrument No. 20170040503-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, executed by GISELA E. B. PARKER, GISELA E. B. PARKER TRUSTEE OF THE GISELA E. B. PARKER TRUST, DATED AUGUST 7, 2012, as Trustor(s), in favor of BANK OF AMERICA N.A. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3462 PATTERSON WAY, EL DORADO HILLS, CA 95762 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $106,645.67 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if
applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may visit the Internet Website address www.insourcelogic.com or call In Source Logic LLC at 702-6597766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08000357-26-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 702-659-7766, or visit this internet website www. insourcelogic.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA08000357-26-1 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Effective March 1, 2026, new federal regulations (89 Fed. Reg. 70.258) may impact residential real property (1-4 residential units) title transfers to covered entities trusts, with reporting requirements unless exempt. https://www.federalregister.gov/ documents/2024/08/29/2024-1919 8/anti-money-launderingregulations-for-residential-realestate-transfers Date: September 14, 2026 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA0800035726-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 By: Loan Quema, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.insourcelogic. com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic LLC AT 702-6597766 Order Number 128332, Pub Dates: 09/23/2026, 09/30/2026, 10/07/2026, M O U N TA I N DEMOCRAT 9/23, 9/30, 10/7 16716 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS El Dorado Hills Community Services District is requesting proposals from qualified professional firm(s) providing managed IT support services. Proposal Submittal Deadline: 10/23/2026 5:00 p.m. More Information can be found here: https://www.eldoradohillscsd. org/Document%20Center/About/ Request%20for%20Proposals/ EDH%20CSD_%20Managed%20 Information%20Technology%20 Support%20Services%20RFP%20 09.2026.pdf?t=202609171131040 9/23 16717 APN: 119-271-016-000 FKA 119 271 161 TS NO: CA08000536-25-1 TO NO: 250419890-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED June 22, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On October 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM, at the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on August 28, 2007
as Instrument No. 2007-005570200, and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement and recorded October 16, 2017 as Instrument Number 2017-0046100-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, executed by JEAN RENE BRANAA AND DEBORAH LYNN BRANAA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS J/T, as Trustor(s), in favor of WASHINGTON MUTAL BANK as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF EXHIBIT “A” LOT 16, AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL MAP OF “BARJ-RANCH UNIT 9”, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY ON APRIL 20, 1994, IN MAP BOOK “H”, PAGE 84. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES, INERT GASES, MINERALS, AND METALS, LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET FROM THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND AND REAL PROPERTY, WHETHER NOW KNOWN TO EXIST OR HEREAFTER DISCOVERED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE RIGHTS TO EXPLORE FOR, DEVELOP, AND REMOVE SUCH OIL, GAS OR OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES, INERT GASES, MINERALS, AND METALS WITHOUT HOWEVER, ANY RIGHT TO USE THE SURFACE OF SUCH LAND AND REAL PROPERTY OR ANY PORTION THEREOF ABOVE A DEPTH OF 500 FEET FROM THE SURFACE OF SUCH LAND AND REAL PROPERTY FOR ANY PURPOSE WHATSOEVER AS RESERVED BY WINNCREST HOMES, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION BY DEED RECORDED NOVEMBER 11, 1994 IN BOOK 4358, PAGE 258, OFFICIAL RECORDS. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4308 GAILEY CT, CAMERON PARK, CA 95682 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $333,784.76 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may visit the Internet Website address www.nationwideposting.com or call Nationwide Posting & Publication at 916.939.0772 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08000536-25-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 You may
have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916.939.0772, or visit this internet website www. nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA08000536-25-1 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Effective March 1, 2026, new federal regulations (89 Fed. Reg. 70.258) may impact residential real property (1-4 residential units) title transfers to covered entities trusts, with reporting requirements unless exempt. https://www. f e d e r a l re g i s t e r. g o v / documents/2024/08/29/2024-1919 8/anti-money-launderingregulations-for-residential-realestate-transfers Date: September 10, 2026 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08000536-25-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949252-8300 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 By: Loan Quema, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.nationwideposting. com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Nationwide Posting & Publication AT 916.939.0772 NPP0494417 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 09/23/2026, 09/30/2026, 10/07/2026 9/23, 9/30, 10/7 16718 SUMMONS CASE NO. 26CV1181 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: Hubert Weindel, an Individual; Margaret Weindel, an Individual; ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT ADVERSE TO PLAINTIFF’S INTEREST OR ANY CLOUD ON PLAINTIFF’S RIGHT THERETO; DOES 1-20, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLANTIFF: TH MSR HOLDINGS LLC NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can 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: DANIEL ISRAEL SINGER, ESQ. SOKOLOF REMTULLA 2301 Dupont Drive, Suite 500 Irvine, California 92612 (949) 430-0347 DATE: 04/28/2026 Shelby Wineinger, Clerk, by /s/ Courtney Abila, Deputy 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14 16719 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0975 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FIRST CAUSE AI ADVISORY, located at 2100 Valley View Pkwy, Apt 1838, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Brandon L Miller, 2100 Valley View Pkwy, Apt 1838, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/15/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Brandon Miller BRANDON MILLER, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) Legal notice continued on the next page
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Public Notices This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 09/17/2026 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) 16720 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV2508 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Kenne Lynn Silberschlag filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: KENNE LYNN SILBERSCHLAG Proposed name: KENNE LYNN BARLOW 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: NOVEMBER 6, 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 SEPTEMBER 17, 2026. /s/ Hana Balfour Judge of the Superior Court 16721 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0973 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: POP AVENUE BALLOONS, located at 4436 Voltaire Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Kaleen J Johnson, 4436 Voltaire Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/14/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kaleen J Johnson KALEEN JOHNSON, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 09/17/2026 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) 16722 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0965 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WILD BRED, located at 3089 Corsica Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: 1. Macario Lebaron, 3089 Corsica Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, 2. Alleyna Lebaron, 3089 Corsica Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/02/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Macario Lebaron MACARIO LEBARON, 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 09/17/2026
NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14 16723 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF THERESA DAWN LAMB CASE NO. 26PR0261 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of THERESA DAWN LAMB A PETITION for Probate has been filed by ROBIN WISE in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that ROBIN WISE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: October 26, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 9 at 2927 Meder Road, Cameron Park, CA 95682 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: NATHANIEL WILLSON 3080 Cedar Ravine Rd. Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 626-4300 9/23, 9/30, 10/7 16724 PUBLIC NOTICE MINORITY POLICY The Providence Christian School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges programs, and activities generally accorded or make the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic, and other school administered programs. Providence Christian School 3800 N. Shingle Road Shingle Springs, CA 95682 9/23 16725 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0914 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MIKA PRJX, located at 4329 Crazy Horse Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Misey Hul, 4329 Crazy Horse 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: 08/08/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Misey Hul MISEY HUL I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 08/28/2026 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
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A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14 16727 PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING The Placerville City Council will conduct a public hearing on October 13, 2026, at 5:00p.m. at Town Hall (549 Main Street) on the following agenda items: Consideration of a request from the City of Placerville to introduce and waive the first reading of ordinance amendment to Title 1 (Administrative) Chapter 21-3 (Benefits) of the Placerville City Code to reduce City-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums to cover City Council members only, effective January 1, 2027. Under the amended section, City Council’s Spouses and Family members may continue to participate in the Cityoffered group medical insurance plans, however, solely at their own individual expense, with zero financial contribution from the City. Further information regarding this item is available for public review at the City’s Administration Department, City Hall, 3101 Center Street, Placerville, CA 95667, or by telephone at 530.642.5200 during regular business hours. Any person interested in this matter is invited to attend and present testimony on the proposed item. If you challenge the action taken on these matters in court, the challenge may be limited to those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence to the Administrative Services Department at, or prior to, the public hearing. Any person with a disability who requires modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such a request to the City Clerk at 530.642.5531 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. 9/23 16728 PUBLIC NOTICE STATEMENT REQUIRED BY THE ACT OF AUGUST 24, 1912 AS AMENDED BY THE ACT OF MARCH 3, 1933, JULY 2, 1946, AND JUNE 11, 1990 (74 STAT .204) SHOWING THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, AND CIRCULATION OF THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT AND PLACERVILLE TIMES 1-8. Mountain Democrat, PO Box 1088, Placerville, California 95667-1088. Published three times a week in Placerville, California from October 1, 2025 through September 18, 2026. 156 issues published annually. Annual subscription price - $110/year + tax . 9. The name and address of the publisher is Thomas Burt McNaughton; Noel Stack, Editor; all at PO Box 1088, Placerville, California 95667-1088. 10. Owners are Foy McNaughton, PO Box 47, Fairfield, CA 945330747; R.B. McNaughton, PO Box 1470, Davis, CA 95617-1470. 11. The known bondholders, mortgages and other security holders owning or holding 1 percent or more of the total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities are: … None. 12. Tax status has not changed during the preceding 12 months. 13. Publication Title - Mountain Democrat. 14. Issue Date from Circulation Data Below - (September 18, 2026); 15. Average No. copies each issue during preceding 12 months (a) Total number of copies printed, 3683; 15(b) Paid Circulation (1) outside-county subscriptions 96, (2) in-county mail subscriptions 2193, (3) sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors, counter sales 929; 15(c) Total Paid Circulation 3683; (d1,2,3) Free distribution outside county, in-county mail, other class mail, none; (d4) Free distribution outside the mail, none; (e) Total Free Distribution, none; (f) Total Distribution 3683; 15(g) Copies not distributed 0; (h) Total 3683; (i) Percent Paid Circulation 100.00%. Single issue nearest to filing date (September 18, 2026); 15 (a) Total number of copies printed, 3717; 15(b) Paid Circulation (1) outside-county subscriptions 60, (2) in-county mail subscriptions 2139, (3) sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors, counter sales 1130; 15(c) Total Paid Circulation 3,717; 15(d1) Free outside county, none; (d2) in-county copies, none; (d3) other class mail, none; (d4) Free distribution outside the mail, none; 15(e) Total Free Distribution, none; (f) Total Distribution 3,717; (g) Copies not distributed, none; (h) Total 3,717; (i) Percent Paid Circulation 100.00%. 1 6 . Electronic Copy Circulation -151; Average No. copies each issue during preceding 12 months (a) Total number of electronic copies, 151; (b) Total Paid Print + Electronic Copies, 3,,868; Total Print + Paid Distribution Copies, 3,717; Percent Paid (Print + Electronic Copies), 100.00%. Single issue nearest to filing date (September 18, 2026); (a) Total number of electronic copies, 151; (b) Total Paid Print + Electronic Copies, 3,912; Total Print + Paid Distribution Copies, 3,717; Percent Paid (Print + Electronic Copies), 100.00%. I certify that the statements made by me are correct and complete. Thomas Burt McNaughton, Publisher 9/23 16729 ORDINANCE NO. 2026-01 ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT An Ordinance of the Rolling Hills Community Services District Enacting A Special Parcel Tax to Fund District Services in Rolling Hills Community Services District Zone No. 1 Subject To The Approval Of The Voters WHEREAS, the Rolling Hills Community Services District (“District”) is authorized pursuant to Article XIII C of the California Constitution and California Government Code sections 61121, 61141, and 50077 to levy a special
tax, subject to approval by twothirds (2/3) of the qualified electors voting on the measure; and WHEREAS, the District is authorized by Government Code sections 61140 through 61144 to levy a special tax within specified areas of the District by forming a new zone to fund any service, any level of service, or any facility that the District may exercise in the District as a whole; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors (“Board”) finds that additional, stable funding is necessary to maintain and improve District infrastructure and services, including but not limited to fire mitigation, roads, drainage, lighting, landscaping, parks, and related facilities and safety improvements; and WHEREAS, the District currently levies a District Improvement Assessment of $200 annually on all property within the District, and the Board intends that such assessment shall remain in full force and effect and unchanged, and that no action is being taken by this Ordinance to modify, increase, replace, or repeal such assessment; and WHEREAS, the current level of District Improvement Assessment has not changed since 1987, and the Board has determined that the amount is not sufficient to provide the stable funding necessary to maintain and provide District infrastructure and services, and that an additional funding source is needed; and WHEREAS, the Sierramonte subdivision is a gated community that maintains its own internal infrastructure through a homeowners’ association and funds the maintenance and improvement of private infrastructure within the neighborhood through dues paid to the homeowners’ association, reducing the District’s need for additional funding. The District’s funding needs are therefore limited to the portions of the District that exclude the Sierramonte subdivision; and WHEREAS, the Board adopted Resolution No. 26-04 forming Rolling Hills Community Services District Zone No. 1, which includes all territory within the jurisdictional boundaries of the District, excluding the Sierramonte subdivision, as described in Resolution No. 26-01; and WHEREAS, the Board has submitted to the voters of the District, at the November 3, 2026, election, a measure to authorize a special tax to fund District services in Zone 1 and to increase the District’s appropriations limit by the amount of anticipated revenue from the proposed special tax. The formation of Zone 1 and the special tax will be approved if two-thirds of voters voting on the measure vote in favor of it. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Directors of the Rolling Hills Community Services District as follows: SECTION 1. AUTHORITY The District enacts this ordinance in accordance with the authority granted to Community Services Districts pursuant to California Government Code sections 61121, 61141, and 50077. SECTION 2. RECITALS All Recitals contained in this Ordinance are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 3. DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this Ordinance, the following terms shall have the meanings provided below: A. “Administrator” means an official of the District, or designee thereof, responsible for carrying out the provisions of this Ordinance. B. “Assessor’s Parcel Number” means the Parcel and Parcel Number as assigned by the Rolling Hills Community Service District Assessor on the equalized tax roll. C. “Board” means the Board of Directors of the District. D. Consumer Price Index” or “CPI” means the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Sacramento-RosevilleFolsom as published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. If the Consumer Price Index is discontinued or revised, such other government index or computation with which it is replaced shall be used to obtain substantially the same result as would be obtained if the Consumer Price Index had not been discontinued or revised. E. “County” means the County of El Dorado. F. “County Assessor” or “Assessor” means the County Assessor of County of El Dorado. G. “County Assessor’s parcel” means a lot or Parcel with an assigned Assessor’s Parcel Number used by the County Assessor in preparing the tax roll. H. “District” means the Rolling Hills Community Service District. I. “Fiscal Year” means the period starting July 1 and ending the following June 30. J. “Parcel” means any County Assessor’s parcel in Zone 1 based on the equalized tax roll of the County as of January 1 of each Fiscal Year. K. “Rolling Hills Community Services District Zone 1” or “Zone 1” means the zone of the District formed by Board Resolution No. 26-04. L. “Special tax” means the special parcel tax authorized and imposed by this Ordinance. M. “Taxable parcel” means any Parcel that is not a Tax-Exempt Parcel. N. “Tax exempt parcel” means any parcel that is exempt from the special tax, as provided for in this Ordinance. SECTION 4. TAX IMPOSED A. An annual special tax at the rates set forth in Section 5 is hereby imposed on every taxable parcel within the District. B. The special tax constitutes a debt owed by the owner of each parcel to the District. C. The special tax shall be levied and collected on each parcel within the District for which the owner receives a separate ad valorem property tax bill. D. Tax exempt parcels are exempt from any liability for the special tax. SECTION 5. TAX RATES A. The rate of the special tax for each type of taxable parcel shall be Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($250.00) annually. B. After the first year that the special tax is levied, to keep the tax on each taxable parcel in constant first year dollars for each year, the special tax rate may be adjusted annually by the change in the Consumer Price Index from
the preceding year, using the most recent month when the calculation is performed, not to exceed three percent (3%). C. The assessment roll data of the El Dorado County Tax Assessor as of January 1 of each year and District records shall be used to identify taxable parcels. SECTION 6. EXEMPTIONS A parcel shall be exempt from the special tax if it is exempt from the special tax under other applicable law. SECTION 7. COLLECTION OF TAX The special tax may be collected in the same manner as ordinary ad valorem taxes are collected and, if collected in that manner, shall have the same lien priority and be subject to the same penalties and the same procedure and sale in cases of delinquency as provided for ad valorem taxes collected by the County of El Dorado. The District Board of Directors may provide for other alternative methods of collection of the special tax by resolution. SECTION 8. COLLECTION OF UNPAID TAX The amount of the special tax, any penalty, and any interest imposed under the provisions of this Ordinance shall be deemed a debt owed to the District. Any person owing money to the District under the provisions of this Ordinance shall be personally liable to an action brought in the name of the District, at its option, for the recovery for such amount. SECTION 9. USE OF TAX REVENUE A. Revenue from the special tax, including penalties and interest thereon, shall be used to maintain and improve existing District facilities and services provided within Zone 1, including but not limited to fire mitigation, roads, drainage, lighting, landscaping, and parks. B. At the District Board of Directors’ discretion, revenue from the special tax, including penalties and interest thereon, may also be used to pay for the costs of holding an election to seek voter approval of this Ordinance, for the costs of administering the special tax, and for the costs of defending the special tax and this Ordinance, including attorneys’ fees and related costs. SECTION 10. ACCOUNTABILITY In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Sections 50075.1 and 50075.3, the following accountability measures, among others, shall apply to the special tax: A. A separate, special account, referred to as the Zone 1 Special Tax Fund, shall be created, into which the proceeds of the special tax, including penalties and interest earned on such proceeds, must be deposited. B. The specific purposes of the special tax are for the District facilities and services in Zone 1 and for related election, administration, and legal fees as set forth in Section 7. The proceeds of the special tax shall be applied only to those specific purposes. C. The Administrator shall annually prepare and submit to the District Board of Directors a report regarding the special tax funds collected and expended, as well as any other information required by Government Code sections 50075.1 and 50075.3. SECTION 11. INTERPRETATION, APPLICATION, AND APPEAL OF SPECIAL TAX FORMULA AND PROCEDURES A. Any taxpayer who feels the amount of the special tax assigned to a parcel is in error may file a notice with the Administrator appealing the levy of the special tax. The Administrator then will promptly review the appeal and, if necessary, meet with the applicant. If the Administrator verifies that the special tax levied on the applicant’s parcel should be modified or changed, the special tax levy will be corrected and, if applicable in any case, a credit or refund will be granted. The appeal must be filed not later than one year after having paid the special tax that is disputed. B. Interpretations may be made by the District, by Resolution or Ordinance of the Board, for purposes of clarifying any vagueness or ambiguity as it relates to the special tax rate, the classification of properties, or any definition applicable to the special tax. C. Without Board approval, the Administrator may make minor, non-substantive administrative and technical interpretations of the provisions of this Ordinance for purposes of administrative efficiency or convenience or to comply with new applicable federal, state, or local law, so long as any interpretation does not materially affect the rate and manner of collection of the special tax. SECTION 12. AMENDMENTS This Ordinance may only be amended by a vote of the people if the amendment would result in the special tax being imposed, extended, or increased in a manner not authorized by this Ordinance as originally approved by the voters, or if the amendment would substantially alter the purpose of the special tax. The District Board of Directors may enact other amendments, including but not limited to amendments necessary to implement or administer the special tax. SECTION 13. EXPIRATION OF TAX The authority to levy the special tax shall remain in effect unless a later ordinance is adopted and approved by the voters that either repeals the special tax or establishes a date that the authority to levy the special tax shall terminate. SECTION 14. ADJUSTMENT OF APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT Pursuant to California Constitution Article XIIIB, the appropriation limit for Rolling Hills Community Service District is hereby increased by the aggregate sum authorized to be levied by this special tax for fiscal year 2027-28 and each year thereafter. SECTION 15. ORDINANCE PUBLICATION A. A summary of this Ordinance shall be published and a certified copy of the full text of this Ordinance shall be posted in the office of the Rolling Hills Community Service District Clerk at least five (5) days prior to the Board of Directors meeting at which it is adopted. B. A summary of this Ordinance shall be published within fifteen (15) days after the adoption, together with the names of the Board of Directors voting for or against same, in the Mountain Democrat,
a newspaper of general circulation in the County of El Dorado, State of California. SECTION 16. COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT This Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000 et seq., “CEQA,” and 14 Cal. Code Reg. §§ 15000 et seq., “CEQA Guidelines”). The special tax authorized by this Ordinance is a special tax that can only be used to fund the projects, facilities, and services described in the Ordinance but does not approve any of the described projects or services. As such, under CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4), the special tax is not a project within the meaning of CEQA because it creates a government funding mechanism that does not involve any commitment to any specific project or service that may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. If revenue from the tax were used for a purpose that would have such effect, the District would undertake the required CEQA review for that particular project or service at the earliest feasible time prior to approval consistent with CEQA Guidelines Sections 15004 and 15352. Therefore, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060, review of the Ordinance under CEQA is not required. Prior to commencement of any project or service funded by the special tax, any necessary environmental review required by CEQA shall be completed. SECTION 17. SEVERABILITY If any provision of this Ordinance is held by any court or by any Federal or State agency of competent jurisdiction, to be invalid as conflicting with any Federal or State law, rule or regulation now or hereafter in effect, or is held by such court or agency to be modified in any way in order to conform to the requirements of any such law, rule or regulation, such provision shall be considered a separate, distinct, and independent part of this ordinance, and such holding shall not affect the validity and enforceability of all other provisions hereof. In the event that such law, rule or regulation is subsequently repealed, rescinded, amended or otherwise changed, so that the provision thereof which had previously been held invalid or modified is no longer in conflict with such law, rule or regulation, said provision shall thereupon return to full force and effect and shall thereafter be binding. If any section, subsection, phrase, clause, sentence, or word in this Ordinance shall for any reason be held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not nullify the remainder of this Ordinance but shall be confined to the article, section, subsection, subdivision, clause, sentence or word so held invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 18. DATE OF ADOPTION AND EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall be considered adopted on the date of the declaration of the vote at the November 3, 2026 election and shall become effective 10 days thereafter. The foregoing Ordinance No. 2026-01 was read and introduced at a Special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Rolling Hills Community Service District held on June 23, 2026, and ordered passed to print by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Grava, Collette, Gagetta, Kmiec NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None /s/ William Grava William Grava, President, Board of Directors Rolling Hills Community Service District Attest: /s/ Linda Stone Linda Stone, Clerk of the Board and will come up for adoption as an Ordinance of the Rolling Hills Community Service District at a Regular meeting of the Board of Directors to be held on September 15, 2026. PASSED AND ADOPTED, subject to voter approval on the November 3, 2026, election, at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Rolling Hills Community Service District held on September 15, 2026, by the following vote: AYES: Grava, Gagetta, and Kmiec NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Collette /s/ William Grava William Grava, President, Board of Directors Rolling Hills Community Service District Attest: /s/ Linda Stone Linda Stone, Clerk of the Board 9/23 16730 SUMMONS – PARTITION ACTION SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO CASE NO. 26CV1777 MICHAEL J. BORG, Plaintiff, v. HEATHER DAGENHART; GIBSON CANITES; et al., Defendants. NOTICE TO: ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY You are being sued by Plaintiff Michael J. Borg in an action for partition of real property located at 3037 Mandolin Way, Placerville, California 95667, APN 327-180014-000. The property is the real property described in the First Amended Complaint and Grant Deed recorded September 29, 2025 as El Dorado County Recorder’s Document No. 2025-0027539. You must file a written response with the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado, within the time stated in the summons published with this notice. If you do not respond, the Court may enter judgment affecting any interest you claim in the property. Marlon H. Bateman II, Attorney for Plaintiff 5701 Lonetree Blvd., Ste. 102, Rocklin, CA 95765 (916) 677-6800 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14 16731
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Party by Sept. 25. The party will take place Thursday, Oct. 1, from 3-5 p.m. at the Marshall Reception Hall, 104 Placerville Drive in Placerville. Tickets are available for New Beginnings Gold Country’s Dinner with the Stars Gala to benefit the opening of a safe home for women. Event takes place Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. in the Forni Building at El Dorado County Fairgrounds. Learn more at newbeginningsgoldcountry.org.
Arts and Culture El Dorado will host Working Lands, Working People through Sept. 27 at the Switchboard Gallery, 525 Main St. in Placerville. For more information visit artsandcultureeldorado.org. Atrium Gallery at El Dorado Hills Town Center will host Beauty and the Beast through Nov. 15. For more information visit edhtowncenter.com.
Tickets are available for Mother Lode Rehabilitation’s third annual All in for MORE Poker Tournament to take place Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. For more information visit morerehab.org.
El Dorado County Historical Society and Fountain and Tallman Museum presents Heritage of Harvest: The Origins of the Apple Hill Grower’s Association on display through Nov. 12. For more information visit edchs.org.
Pre-register for the 18th annual Keep Sierra Clean Day to take place Oct. 11. Ride Grandview Express, collect trash, plant tree saplings and celebrate the start of the season. For more information visit sierraattahoe. com.
Cameron Park Community Services District hosts its Have A Merry Christmas Scavenger Hunt through Dec. 16. Search for Santa throughout the community to win prizes. For more information visit cameronpark. org.
Sutter Street Theatre in Folsom presents “Les Miserables — School Edition” through Sept. 27. For tickets and more information call (916) 353-1001 or visit sutterstreettheatre.com. The Sacramento Fine Arts Center in Carmichael presents Classic Cars and Plein Air in the Foyer Gallery and Andrea Morris in Gallery 3 through Sept. 30. The museum opens at 11 a.m. daily, closed Mondays. For more information visit sacfinearts.org. The Sacramento Fine Arts Center in Carmichael presents The Art of the Automobile through Oct. 3. Museum opens at 11 a.m. daily, closed Mondays. For more information visit sacfinearts.org. The Sacramento History Museum presents Play Ball! Sacramento in the National Pastime through Oct. 18. For more information visit sachistorymuseum.org.
Askew: A Gladys Nilsson Retrospective through Nov. 29; Suzanne Adan — I’m No Spring Chicken through Oct. 11; Pueblo Pottery – Native American Pottery and Sculpture through Dec. 31, 2030; and Hot Takes: New Acquisitions in Glass through Feb 14, 2027. For more information visit crockerart.org. Folsom History Museum presents Ride ‘Em Cowboy – the Folsom Rodeo Exhibition through Jan. 4, 2027. Learn more at folsomhistory.org. The Sacramento History Museum presents Sacramento’s Community Quilt on display through Jan. 24, 2027. For more information visit sachistorymuseum.org.
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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.
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The Mom Walk, Sip and Stroll meets every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at El Dorado Hills Town Center amphitheater. A great way to get active with other moms.
visit pollockpinesca.org. The Placerville Family Search Center offers free Family Tree Assistance Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursdays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with Spanish translators available by appointment at 3275 Cedar Ravine Road in Placerville. For more information call (916) 290-4395.
Check out Placerville Cars and Coffee every Saturday, 7-9 a.m. at Lions Park. Hang out with other car enthusiasts. EDH Cars and Coffee invites car people to meet up and hang out Saturdays, 7-9:30 a.m., rain or shine, in the right-side parking lot of the Regal movie theater in El Dorado Hills Town Center. The motto is “If it rolls, it goes.”
Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento hosts Art Rx, docent led discussions for those with chronic pain and their friends, family and caregivers, second and fourth Saturdays at 11 a.m.; Meet Me at the Museum: tours designed for visitors with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, using art observation and conversation to foster engagement, second Fridays at 11 a.m.; and Highly Descriptive Tours, 50-minute tours with detailed verbal descriptions and guided discussion for blind or low-vision individuals and their guests, fourth Fridays at 1 p.m. Learn more at crockerart.org.
Marshal Gold Discovery Park will host Living History Days every second Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information visit marshallgold.com. The Pollock Pines Community Center will host a Yoga Class every Monday at 10:30 a.m, Bingo Night every Tuesday at 5 p.m. and a Beginners Line Dancing Throwdown from 6:30-9 p.m. For more information
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