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Section Volume 16, Issue 1
2015, a year of growth, change and fun for area residents
County eradicates thousands of marijuana plants RIVERSIDE – More than 30,000 marijuana plants have been eradicated since July, when Riverside County began enforcing its new ban on marijuana cultivation. Sheriff’s and code enforcement teams have responded to more than 500 marijuana grows, the vast majority in two supervisorial districts in western Riverside County. see page A-3
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Day Trippin, Whale watching season is here Jodi Thomas Area Manager An easy day trip, right here in Southern California, is whale watching. Nature lovers and curious passersby can watch the whales migrate, right from the shoreline, no boat or sea sickness required. see page A-7
Anza Valley Outlook Staff Editor’s note; 2015 was a year for growth and change in the Anza Valley and surrounding areas. From new events to tried and true, residents took part in community celebrations such as Anza Days and Cowboy Days. The town’s first ever Renaissance Fair was held and businesses continued with their steady upward growth. Here are some of the top stories of 2015. begins on page A-4
Food for the Faithful provides Christmas gifts at Toys for Tots event
Opinion
The Trump phenomenon explained
Tony Ault Writer
Harold Pease, Ph. D Columnist The establishment media is baffled. They have controlled presidential elections since Woodrow Wilson by how they cover candidates—even more so with the advent of television.
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Dozens of tots and toddlers ran around the tables clutching their precious new Christmas gifts with smiles on their faces at the annual Food for the Faithful food giveaway Saturday, Dec. 19 at Valley Gospel Chapel. But, the children couldn’t be more joyful than mom Dawn Gillam, her younger son and twins who hugged and kissed returning older son U.S. Army Pvt. Job Gilliam, 19. Job Gillian, in full uniform, won praise from those attending for his service. Fresh out of boot camp at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Job surprised his brothers who ran to him in joy after missing their big brother who had been gone for months. Job who just completed boot camp and completed advanced infantry training has a holiday leave with his family until he reports for more training with the 82nd Army Airborne Division on active duty.
see TOYS, page A-6
Santa can’t sort out who is naughty or nice, so he calls all of the Daniels family “nice” at the Food for the Faithful Toys for Tots program. Seated on Santa’s lap (Butch Helms) are from left; Ralph Daniels, 16; Arabella Daniels, 2; Josiah Daniels, 6; and America Daniels, 10 of Anza Valley. Tony Ault photo
Local children treated to Christmas fun at From the Heart Ministry event Allison Renck Writer Local children were treated to a fun Christmas Event Sponsored by From the Heart Christian Women’s Ministries a local non-profit that provides, school backpacks, gifts and scholarships to the neediest children of Anza and Aguanga. The theme of the event was “Love, Joy and Peace,” said event organizer Janis Harris. She said it’s an event where the children can play games and pick out presents for their loved ones. The event held on Dec. 18 at the Anza Community Hall consisted of many different activities the children could Volunteers that helped at From the Heart Women’s Ministries annual children’s Christmas Party wait for the children to arrive. Allison Renck photo
see PARTY, page A-3