Greenwood store on trial for opening his business

Cal’s Market trial postponed (Mt Dem)

Vincent Cal of Greenwood appeared in court before Judge James Wagoner on Friday, Sept. 16, to continue his ongoing fight with El Dorado County to keep Cal’s Market from being shut down. He previously was in court before Judge Thomas A. Smith on Sept. 2, when he was arraigned and released by Judge Smith on his own recognizance. On Sept. 2, Cal also was ordered to complete the booking process at the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office by the end of that business day.
At last week’s hearing, Cal’s attorney requested that his trial, set for Sept 20, be postponed to a later date to await the outcome of a Board of Supervisors meeting. Cal is trying to have his case put on the agenda so that the board can possibly waive his rezoning fees or reduce them.
The 70-year-old man has requested a trial by jury. He is being prosecuted for allegedly operating a business without a license.
Before adjourning last Friday, the prosecuting attorney requested that Judge Wagoner shut down Cal’s Market until after trial.
“I will refrain from shutting you down for now, but no more prepared foods or I will have no choice in shutting you down if you do not adhere to this court’s ruling,” Judge Wagoner said to Cal.
Wagoner rescheduled Cal’s trial for Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. at the courthouse on Main Street in Placerville.