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Section Volume 16, Issue 2
Local
Mail thefts are ‘epidemic,’ Anza Nonprofit offers easy to follow acting postmaster warns earthquake tips ANZA – The nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes offers easy and affordable earthquake safety tips for residents and homeowners throughout Southern California. see page A-4
Opinion
Cruz versus Rubio and the Constitution Harold Pease, Ph. D Special to Anza Valley Outlook The Dec. 15, 2015, Republican Presidential Debate featured a stark clash between the only two Hispanics running from either party, both also the sons of immigrants to this country. A successful bid would make either our first Hispanic president. But on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and the Bill of Rights they are on opposite ends, one opposing the other supporting. see page A-8
Thieves during the holidays broke into these community mailboxes on Tripp Flats Road and Wheeler Street. Riverside County Sheriff’s and the Post Office Department are investigating the thefts. Mail theft is a federal crime. Tony Ault photo
Tony Ault Staff Writer Mail thefts in the Anza and Aguanga areas are “epidemic” Acting Anza Postmaster John Kolb said. “Not only here but everywhere. It is a sad state of affairs.”
Opinion
A cowboy and his country
Kolb from the Anza Post Office on Contreras Road in Anza reported that there have been six community mailboxes on Tripp Flats road torn open and mail stolen two weeks before Christmas and six more after Christmas. In the past few months more and more residents
from Sage to Anza residents have been reporting their community and personal mailboxes have been pried open and the mail stolen by thieves. The Riverside Sheriff’s Office and the Post Office has been informed of the thefts and are doing what they can to catch the thieves, but
Jodi Thomas Area Manager Last November the community was invited to come to an Open House at the new Olivet University (OU) Campus in Anza. It was a get to know your neighbor situation. I had heard about the property that now housed the OU Campus and could not wait to see it for myself. Before, OU the compound had been off limits for many years or rarely open to anyone for a visit. The Olivet University Campus sits upon the old Trinity compound, a place many long time locals remember fondly. Trinity, a youth rehabilitation facility, once was a main source of local employment. Anza’s OU first semester was officially open to students this last fall. Entering the tree lined gate off Tripp Flats Road, one follows a winding road down into a valley were the main buildings set. Along
Years ago in Anza California I had the opportunity to meet one of the walking legends of this area. He was a grizzled old cattle rancher who had a vast ranch here in Anza.
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Some of my favorite things; Olivet University’s Open House
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problems exist, Kolb’s said. “We are doing what we can,” he said. We try to fix the boxes as soon as we can. We want those boxes repaired, but some are nearly unrepairable. Some are 30 years
OU’s inviting lobby.
Jodi Thomas photo
see OLIVET page A-7
Day Trippin; Do not miss the Wildflower Bloom of the Anza Borrego Desert Park Jodi Thomas Area Manager This year with El Nino predicted to be a strong one, the desert bloom should be spectacular and right in our own backyard in the Anza Borrego Desert State Park area. Traveling from Anza or Temecula go east on Highway 79 toward, then past Warner Springs. Then take the S2 going to Ranchita and then down the S22 toward the town of Borrego Springs which is surrounded by the Anza Borrego State Park. On your way down off S22 you will find a few campground areas. Pull in and look for Borrego, the Spanish word for the elusive Big
Horn Sheep. If you stare at the hillside and do not move your eyes and you notice movement, chances are it is a Big Horn. Consider yourself lucky as they are a rare thing to see as last year’s count was only 25 Big Horn Sheep. Once on the valley floor, follow the signs to the visitor center that is 2 miles west of downtown Borrego Springs at the east end of Palm Canyon Road. The visitors center is always a good place to start your wildflower adventure. While at the center, you can view the valley floor and visit their gardens and learn about all the area has to offer. They also have books and maps
see WILDFLOWERS, page A-4
Beautiful brittlebush flowers bloom at the foot of a Palo Verde Tree at the visitor center. Jodi Thomas photo