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RIVERSIDE - Approximately 1.3 million Voter Information Guides have started being mailed to Riverside County voters on Thursday, Jan. 25, for the Presidential Primary Election on March 5. see page A-2

Local News Jack Guerrero enters race for 3rd District County Supervisor

RIVERSIDE COUNTY – A new candidate with a specialized financial background and public service auditing experience is running for Riverside County Supervisor in the Third District primary election to be held Tuesday, March 5. A bank economist, certified public accountant and former mayor, Jack Guerrero describes himself as a “conservative reformer and fiscal disciplinarian,” seeking to expose what he considers financial mismanagement and government overreach in Riverside County. see page A-4

Education Western Center Academy repeats as Academic Decathlon Champions MORENO VALLEY – After winning the Riverside County Academic Decathlon for the first time in school history in 2023, Western Center Academy has repeated as champions at the 2024 Riverside County Academic Decathlon, and will once again represent Riverside County at the state competition in March in Santa Clara.

Western Center Academy also finished first in the Super Quiz, on the way to their overall first place finish.

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A group of runners walk around Town Square Park in honor of Rosie Diaz before a 5k or 10k run. Rosie Diaz, a mother of three, was killed when a car struck her while she was on an early morning run on Jan. 4, 2024 near the intersection of Nutmeg and Washington Avenue. See more photos on page A-5.

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Soboba Fire starts off new year with a spark Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians Special to the Valley News

In its efforts to continually find ways to improve services to the Soboba Indian Reservation and surrounding communities, the Soboba Fire Department has acquired a new state-of-the-art engine. Additionally, through a successful grant application, a new position was able to be added to the emergency services operations that are overseen by Fire Chief Glenn Patterson.

“We applied for a grant that added the disaster services manager position to bolster the preparedness activities and to have additional staff to help coordinate emergency operations plans and to work with FEMA on after emergency mitigation projects,” se SOBOBA, page A-4

The newest Soboba Fire engine got its start in Wisconsin but is being added to the fleet to get 2024 off to a fresh start.

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MWD’s new tunnel boring machine named by 3rd grader Jessica Wang Rachel Carson Tunnel Boring Machine Tony Ault Staf f Writer A Moreno Valley 3rd grader was overwhelmed Thursday, Jan. 25, not only due to the huge tunnel boring machine she named, but also the large crowd that included her teacher and 29 classmates cheering her on at the March Air Force Base Museum.

The occasion was the official naming of Metropolitan Water District’s new Rachel Carson Tunnel Boring Machine offered

by Victoriano Elementary School student Jessica Wang. Wang wrote the name on the machine should be named after 20th century environmentalist Rachel Carson who warned the nation of using deadly pesticides, like DDT, leaching into sources of drinking water.

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Jessica Wang, in the center with a bouquet, namer of MWD’s Tunnel Boring Machine, celebrates with her 3rd grade Victoriano Elementary class in front of the tunneling machine.

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Maurice Carrie Van Roekel, 85, of Temecula, passed away Jan. 16, after battling Dementia and respiratory issues. Maurice’s health had been in decline. She spent her last years with such loving assisted caretakers at Chateau at Harveston, and Pam Miller, Maurice’s loving cousin.

Maurice was born Jan. 1, 1939, to George W. Crowe and Lucille C. (Buck) Crowe. Maurice grew up in Hot Springs, Arkansas where she attended Lakeside High School.

Both popular and active, Maurice participated in band, was a majorette, drum major, and played basketball.

Maurice is survived by her sister Brenda Crowe Treadway of Bismarck, Arkansas., and her two children, Kris Treadway and ReDawnda Walton; sister Mary Crow Collins (deceased), and her three children, Michael Hall, Suzette Scalf, and Debra Frakes.

Maurice’s daughter Cindi Van Roekel (deceased), passed Nov. 16, 2021, survived by her daughter, Sara Van Roekel.

Maurice married Budd Van

Roekel after the two met at Suregrip Roller Skate Co. where she worked. Bud was a successful rink owner and president of the rink owner’s association (RSROA).

The two became a great team working and creating successful business ventures. Budd often referred to her as “Tagar” due to her feisty and loveable nature.

The Skate Ranch was purchased to widen the freeway. Retirement in Temecula didn’t last long as Budd and Maurice purchased a vineyard and built a winery. Maurice was a local celebrity in Temecula having the winery named “Maurice Carrie.”

Several years later, they purchased the adjacent vineyard and winery, Van Roekel Vineyards, which was hands-on hard work, but they loved what they could accomplish together. One of the many contributions included her famous Sourdough Brie Bowl.

Budd’s children, Sandi Terry and Gary Van Roekel saw early on that Maurice was wonderful and a fun-loving person that “made us family and our father happy!”

Sandi’s daughter Summer has two children, Kia and Drew Scarlatelli.

Gary has daughter Heather and son Cody Van Roekel along with Heather’s two children, Shaylee Chawla, and Canyon Hayden.

One of the special touches to show her love for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren was including their names on the various award-winning wines.

Maurice and Budd touched so many people’s lives over the years. So many great and loyal employees that were extended family and made Maurice and Budd successful in business. The businesses sold after Budd passed in May of 2012.

Maurice and their son Gary managed the Maurice Carrie Winery until it was sold in 2019.

Cheers to Maurice! She was something special and will be remembered for that incredible smile, her kindness, love, support, generosity, faith, and sense of humor.

The family will be gathering to celebrate Maurice’s life in a private event.

Murrieta claims top three crime ratings again in 2022 making it one of the safest cities in California

Tony Ault Staf f Writer

For many years, the Murrieta Police Department has worked to continue to keep Murrieta ranked as one of the safest cities in the state to live in and conduct business.

Murrieta Police Chief Anthony Conrad said in a news release Jan. 25, “I am happy to see we are remaining at the top as the city grows. The secret to our success is our community.” He continued to say, “Yes, we have the support of our elected officials and City Hall, but the strong community relationships and open communication channels with our residents have been instrumental during these past three years. We continue to solve crime with technology. My officers hold those accountable that commit crime through proactive police work and we prioritize our victims.”

Conrad reported the Murrieta Police Department recently received crime data rankings for 2022. That data was compared to other cities in California and nationwide who utilize the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) and have a population that falls within the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Population Group II with a Population of 100,000 to 249,999.

In California, 22 cities categorized in Group II submitting the NIBRS data show that Murrieta ranks third when comparing Crimes Against Persons in cities just above 100,000. It ranked first

when comparing Crimes Against Property and third when comparing Crimes Against Persons, Property & Society.

A total of 168 cities categorized in Group II submitted NIBRS data in the nation and that shows Murrieta ranks tenth when comparing Crimes Against Persons per capita 100,000. Murrieta ranks 13th when comparing Crimes Against Property per capita 100,000 and 15th when comparing Crimes Against Persons, Property & Society per capita 100,000.

“These rankings are quite an accomplishment for our officers, dispatchers and professional staff.

I’m very proud of the work they do every day,” Conrad said.

He explained the 2022 ranking was obtained using the crime statistics that can be viewed under the NIBRS tables published by the FBI and available on the agency’s Crime Data Explorer website.

“We remain dedicated to hiring the best officers, dispatchers and professional staff. As we see the rate of violent crime increasing in California, it’s clear that our hiring practices, collaboration, innovation, and community engagement will keep Murrieta safe and ranked as one of the safest cities in California and the nation,” Conrad said.

“Our top three crime rankings for 2022 highlight the City’s unwavering dedication to fostering a safe and secure environment for its residents, visitors, and business owners,” he concluded.

Tony Ault can be reached at tault@reedermedia.com.

Riverside County Voter Information Guides with sample ballot to arrive in the mail for March 5 primary election RIVERSIDE - Approximately 1.3 million Voter Information Guides have started being mailed to Riverside County voters on Thursday, Jan. 25, for the Presidential Primary Election on March 5.

The Voter Information Guide

was updated this year to include a sample ballot for each political party preference to further assist voters with the voting process.

Voters will now be able to mark their selections on this sample ballot, which is identical to the official ballot that will be mailed

out by February 5.

The Registrar of Voters recommends that voters review all the materials in this guide prior to casting an official ballot via mail, drop box or in person. If voters do not receive a Voter Information Guide in the mail, it can be

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accessed online at www.voteinfo. net. Voters can also call the Registrar of Voters office at 951-4867200 to request a mailed ballot.

“In an effort to make the voting process as easy as possible for the voter, we have updated the Voter Information Guide with a sample ballot to ensure that our residents are prepared when they cast their ballot, whether it be via mail, a drop box, or in person,” said Art Tinoco, County of Riverside, Registrar of Voters.

Vote Centers and ballot drop-off locations are listed in the Voter Information Guide. A Spanishlanguage version of the guide is available at www.voteinfo.net, and a copy can be mailed upon request.

Election day for the 2024 Presidential Primary Election is March 5, which is earlier than the 2022

Statewide Direct Primary Election that was held in early June.

The election was moved to Super Tuesday for the 2020 Presidential General Election and will remain in early March during every presidential election year. Registered voters in all areas of the County are eligible to cast votes in this election. For questions about your eligibility to vote, contact the Registrar’s office at 951-4867200.

If individuals want to register, update their address or change political party preference, they must complete a voter registration application and submit it by Feb. 20. People can register online at registertovote.ca.gov or request a paper application by calling 951486-7200.

Submitted by Riverside County Registrar of Voters.

Disadvantaged veterans transportation services coming to Riverside County Tony Ault Staf f Writer Soon the nonprofit organization Shuttles 4 Soldiers will officially begin in Riverside County as a viable solution to a transportation crisis many area disadvantaged veterans face. It was announced on March 9 the S4S group will host a ribbon cutting in Norco that will officially open the veterans transportation service in Riverside County cities.

Disabled, low income, and homeless veterans qualify for the S4S service. Special vans will carry the veterans to their medical appointments and other services as needed, such as life dependent appointments, housing, therapy and job interviews.

The goal of the S4S is to offer free rides at no cost to help disadvantaged veterans in desperate need of reliable modified transportation, intergrated with a unique communications system to the veteran community specifically.

The vans used can provide am-

bulatory, wheelchair and gurney equipment and have accessible group transportation.

The organization was developed by a team with 14 years experience within the transportation industry and understands the challenge veterans face at large. They pride themselves in hiring only veterans.

The ribbon cutting event will be held on March 9 from 9 to 11 a.m. at 2191 5th St. in Norco.

City, county and state guests are expected.

S4S can also provide for complimentary medical equipment, temporary housing and non-medical transport for homeless veterans, in-house employment and veteran benefit opportunities.

For S4S information call 844389-9990 at prompt 3 for program information, prompt 4 program pre-enrollment sign up or prompt 5 for donation/support information or the dispatch/transportation line at 866-900-0227 or visit www. shuttles4soldiers.org.

Tony Ault can be reached at tault@reedermedia.com.

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Jack Guerrero enters race for 3rd District County Supervisor

Jack Guererro is running for Third District Riverside County Supervisor against incumbent Chuck Washington.

Valley News/Courtesy photo RIVERSIDE COUNTY – A new candidate with a specialized financial background and public service auditing experience is running for Riverside County Supervisor in the Third District primary election to be held Tues-

day, March 5. A bank economist, certified public accountant and former mayor, Jack Guerrero describes himself as a “conservative reformer and fiscal disciplinarian,” seeking to expose what he considers financial mismanage-

ment and government overreach in Riverside County.

“When I look at the situation in Riverside County, I find a number of alarming early warning indicators,” Guerrero said. “That’s one broad reason why I am in this race – because I don’t see any of these concerns being addressed. I feel an obligation, given my skill-set and my knowledge of government, to raise awareness of these issues and advocate for taxpayer interests across the board.”

Guerrero is concerned about excessive compensation, deficient internal controls, growing size of government and unsustainable pension programs and ordinary people who can no longer afford a good quality of life. He believes the county’s unfunded pension liability is severely understated and is actually closer to $10 billion, or substantially greater than the county’s annual budget of $8.6 billion.

“This is completely unsustainable and [the pension programs] will quickly encroach on future budgets, threatening all aspects of county services,” Guerrero, who supports pension and com-

pensation reform to remediate the liability, said.

Guerrero also said he supports lower taxes, economic development and controlled growth “to ensure we have adequate roads, sufficient water, and appropriate infrastructure in Riverside County.”

“He’s a Harvard graduate, incredibly smart, with a conservative and traditional mindset that’s 100% American,” Temecula resident Michael Gregory said.

“I like that. It’s exactly what we need in the Third district. We need someone who understands complex issues and can competently advocate for taxpayer interests.

Otherwise, they will just keep raising taxes on regular folks to deliver basic services, and we just can’t afford that anymore.”

Guerrero served as mayor and council member in the Los Angeles County city of Cudahy for two terms before relocating his family back to Riverside County and purchasing a home.

“I moved my family to Riverside County for a better quality of life, but this depends on ethical and competent leadership going

forward. I have fully submitted my background for consideration,” Guerrero said.

Guerrero was the 2022 Republican nominee for California State Treasurer, garnering 41% of the vote statewide and 53% in Riverside County. A Stanford University economics graduate with a master’s degree from Harvard University, Guerrero said his experience and expertise gives him a unique insight into Riverside County finances and internal controls.

Guerrero is seeking the Third District seat on the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, which represents Aguanga, Anza, De Luz, East Hemet, French Valley, Green Acres, Homeland, La Cresta, Lake Riverside, Menifee, Murrieta, Temecula, part of Valle Vista, Wildomar and Winchester.

He’s running against incumbent Chuck Washington as a candidate.

If no candidate gets a simple majority of the vote in March, a runoff election between the top two vote-getters would occur in November.

Submitted by Jack Guerrero.

Community Mission of Hope/Rancho Damacitas announces appointment of Heather Sanford as CEO as it celebrates 2 year anniversary of merge TEMECULA VALLEY – In a move set to drive transformative change, Community Mission of Hope/Rancho Damacitas proudly announces Heather Sanford as its new CEO. Sanford, a dynamic force known for her visionary leadership, officially takes the reins, propelling CMOH/RD into a new era of impact. Sanford brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to our mission of alleviating hunger and homelessness in the Temecula Valley.

Heather Sanford’s impressive career, highlighted by her roles as a Pastor, Urban Area Director, Associate Dean of Students and Life Coach & Consultant, with over 25 years experience in the nonprofit sector, demonstrates her dedication to community empowerment.

Her proven track record in strategic planning, budget management, and innovative leadership align seamlessly with the objectives and values of CMOH/RD. As CMOH/RD looks to the future, Sanford’s appointment

signifies a commitment to realizing the organization’s vision of a community where every individual has a home, access to nourishing food, and a hopeful future to live life to the fullest. Her leadership, guided by the principles of dignity, accountability, agency, community, resilience, and HOPE, will undoubtedly drive us to new heights.

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again know what it is like to face challenging circumstances. It is my greatest desire to see HOPE, empowerment and transformation in the lives of those we are lucky enough to serve. Thank you to the Board of Directors for entrusting me to lead CMOH/RD, I could not be more thrilled!”

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As CMOH/RD celebrates the 2nd anniversary of the merger of these two organizations that came together Jan 27, 2022, the nonprofit is delighted to share some new and exciting things with the community in the coming months.

The Board of Directors and staff of CMOH/RD have spent the past two years diligently working to ensure a smooth and healthy transition and now, with Sanford at the helm, CMOH/RD couldn’t be more excited about the future.

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Patterson oversees both the fire department and emergency services, but the disaster services manager and the emergency services coordinator are not fire department employees. Eddy Moore has been assigned to fill the DSM position, which is fully grant-funded for five years.

Moore began his fire service career in 1993 as a firefighter for Cal Fire, promoting through all the ranks to fire chief in San Luis Obispo County before retiring in 2023.

“My plan is to bolster the current emergency management plan in place and keep all disaster, evacuation and shelter plans up to date,” Moore said. “I will be working with the Tribal Executive Officer to establish priorities for future projects. I will be looking at grant opportunities to enhance capabilities of response and recovery efforts in the event of a disaster.”

Moore, who resides in Menifee, said he has experience working with Tribal Fire Services through his working relationships with Tribes in the areas he was responsible for and the collaboration and coordination with their teams during emergency incidents.

“Since I started this position in October, I have noticed that the team here at Soboba is well connected and is full of great people,” Moore said. “The previous emergency services coordinator had a really good layout that has set our team up for future success for response, planning and recovery from natural or manmade disasters.”

Soboba Fire has 26 employees who are staggered among three shifts to ensure it is fully staffed around the clock, and a new engine has recently been added to its fleet.

“The new engine will replace the current E-1 as our primary apparatus but we will be keeping the old engine as a reserve to use when other apparatus go out of service or need maintenance,” Patterson

Eddy Moore is the disaster services manager for the Soboba Fire Department in a grant-funded position that will ensure that disaster, evacuation and shelter plans are kept up to date.

Valley News/Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians photo said. “The old engine will remain equipped at the minimum level and will also be available for surge capacity during periods of high incident activity.”

The Type I Fire Engine made

by Pierce Manufacturing is a 2023 Pierce Enforcer that has a 1,500-gallons-per-minute pump and can hold 500 gallons of water.

It will carry a full complement of firefighting equipment, Advanced Life Support Paramedic equipment and Jaws of Life.

To keep the momentum going, Soboba Fire received a grant from Cal Fire for 2024 to assist them in mitigating fire dangers created by weeds and overgrown brush in the springtime. Patterson said the grant will pay for a fire captain and four crew members for three months to perform weed abatement on the reservation along with new mowing equipment and weed eaters.

The Soboba Fire Explorers program for youth, which launched

nearly two years ago, is still very active, meeting every Tuesday. Fire Training Capt. Howard Maxcy Jr. oversees the program where the participants go through various drills and exercises while learning why each one is important and when it is used during an actual fire call.

Soboba Tribal members are given priority for acceptance into the program, but any Tribal member is eligible. Maxcy said there are many cultural aspects that are important to know when working with a Tribal fire department.

Along with learning to respect everyone and take pride in all the equipment and each other, the Explorers are experiencing important life skills such as teamwork, responsibility, strong communication and problem-solving skills.

All the skills they learn can be applied to many different work/ life situations.

For more information, visit http://www.fire.soboba-nsn.gov.

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FINISH ROSIE’S RUN, from page A-1

A group of runners and loved ones gather for a run for Rosie Diaz, a mother of three who was killed when a car struck her while she was on an early morning run on Jan. 4, 2024 near the intersection of Nutmeg and Washington Avenue.

Valley News/Shane Gibson photos

April Jacobsen prepares for the “Finish Rosie’s Run” in Murrieta in honor of Rosie Diaz.

[Left] Laura Jolly of the running club “She Runs This Town” gets emotional as she talks about her friend, Rosie Diaz before the “Finish Rosie’s Run” in her honor.

[Below] A group of runners walk around Town Square Park in honor of Rosie Diaz before a 5k or 10k run.

[Above] A group of runners prepare to run in the “Finish Rosie’s Run” in honor of Rosie Diaz who was struck and killed by a car during a morning run in Murrieta.

[Right] Runners begin a run in honor of Rosie Diaz in Murrieta, Jan. 27.

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Menifee seeks public input on Scott Road/Bundy Canyon Road widening project MENIFEE – Major improvements are being planned for Scott Road/Bundy Canyon Road and the city of Menifee wants to hear from residents. The city’s Capital Improvement Program division is looking for the public’s input on the Scott Road/Bundy Canyon Road Widening Project to best

align the project with the needs of the Menifee community.

The Scott Road/Bundy Canyon Road Widening Project, located west of Interstate 215, will expand the roadway between Haun Road and Sunset Avenue from a two-lane to a four-lane roadway with Class II buffered bicycle

lanes along the corridor. These improvements are expected to help improve the overall safety of this well-traveled, east-to-west route between the cities of Menifee and Wildomar.

The results from the survey will help ensure that community feedback is incorporated as the project

progresses and will assist the city in its efforts to seek federal funding. The survey will be available online until Tuesday, Feb. 6, and is available in both English and Spanish versions online at https:// cityofmenifee.us/CivicAlerts. aspx?AID=1356.

For additional information about

the Scott Road/Bundy Canyon Road Widening Project, visit http://www.cityofmenifee.us/ scottfactsheet. For additional information about Menifee CIP projects, visit http://www.cityofmenifee.us/cip.

Submitted by city of Menifee.

N.S.C.A.R. Temecula Creek Society organizes and finds success TEMECULA – Temecula Creek Society began June 3, 2023, when National Society Children of the American Revolution Senior State President Sue Fitzpatrick notified Cindy Greer of Fallbrook that Temecula Creek Society had been officially approved to organize, with Greer as the senior organizing society president. N.S.C.A.R.’s mission is to train good citizens, develop leaders and promote love of the United States of America and its heritage among young people.

In September, prospective members met at Temecula Creek Trail Park to learn the creek’s history, to walk in the footsteps of the Luiseño Indian tribe, to try and imagine how they lived and to observe this rural area surrounded by suburbs.

Participants were asked to draw pictures, write words, record their observations and these outcomes were published in the October newsletter. Temecula Creek Society also came together to knot the hem of the Comfort for Kids blanket which is part of the state

president’s project.

In October, Temecula Creek Society participants met at Temecula Valley Museum to continue learning about the Luiseño people and the incoming settlers’ attempts to feed themselves through hunting, gathering and establishing early agricultural sites in the area. The meeting’s focus was Temecula Creek Society’s first experience in cultivating and promoting the C.A.R. National President’s agriculture program. Participants again were asked to observe certain museum exhibits such as tools, foodstuffs and how-to’s and record those observations. They worked in groups, pairs or individually. Temecula Creek Society also brought in several bags of supplies for the state president’s Comfort for Kids project.

At November’s meeting, with six new members, one transfer-in member and several prospects, the group delved into the Japanese world of shibori at the Fallbrook School of Arts. The creative juices

were unleashed, and the outcome was that all the participants left with personal stationery decorated with their own shibori art. Jennifer Jeffries of Fallbrook led the program.

In December, Temecula Creek Society members/prospective members met at three cemeteries to place wreaths and read the veterans’ names. Also, December birthday cards were sent to American veterans throughout California.

These optional activities inspired everyone to think about the sacrifices of other Americans and to spread happiness to others on their special days.

To become a member, one must prove direct lineage to a veteran of the American Revolution, and the organization’s registrar is available to help prepare the paperwork and do the research. For more information, contact Cindy Greer at cindy. greer@luiseno.californiadar.org.

Submitted by the National Society Children of the American Revolution, Temecula Creek Society.

Looking down this 40-foot deep hole is the beginning of a 3,000 foot tunnel that will be drilled under the March Air Base Museum to house a huge water potable pipe carrying water to residents of growing southern Riverside. It is a major Metropolitan Water District project in the Valley.

Valley News/Tony Ault photos TUNNEL from page A-1 Jessica was MWD General Manager Adel Hagekhalil and many other MWD-served water districts including the Eastern Municipal Water District and Western Municipal Water District in Riverside.

Also in attendance was the hard hatted J.W. Fowler tunnel crew who will be doing the major $60 million excavation with the MWD tunnel machine and MWD Chief Engineer John Bednarski who will oversee the project.

Student Wang, with her parents Yulan Niu and Gang (Gong) Wang proudly looking on, told the crowd and her classmates and teacher Riassa Jeffrey she wrote in short that the machine should be named after the scientist Rachel Carson.

“Rachel was important because she was the woman who challenged the notion that humans could obtain mastery over nature by chemicals, bombs and space travel.” She thanked her parents for encouraging to enter the contest and her aunt who helped her in her research and “first to the Lord.”

Following the ceremonies which provided her with many certificates from MWD, local water districts, state and local governments and actually seeing the huge machine, Wang told the Valley News, “I feel good about it. The first time I saw it I was inspired. It was like, like really big.”

During the ceremonies MWD General Manager Hagekhalil con-

gratulated Jessica and her teacher who encouraged her for bringing the name of the tunnel machine and winning the contest over many other elementary school to 12th grade high school students.

“Today’s a big day for celebrating, continuing to deliver the service of water.” He said MWD wants to continue to bring safe, reliable water to everyone with no one left behind. “We are here today to launch a critical project to extend the existing Perris Valley Pipeline and to deliver water to our growing region. We are honoring the name of the machine that is going to go underground to tunnel and build this pipeline without having a [negative] impact on our community and environment and do what we need to do.”

He indicated that the project is giving many local people a second chance to help build their lives. He addressed the 3rd graders from Victoriano Elementary School and Jessica and urged them to someday consider seeking a career at MWD. MWD Chief Engineer John Bednarski said, “This project represents the future not just for water in this area but also the future of people who will contribute to society within Southern California and within the delta to be future water leaders in California.”

Addressing the young students, Bednarski said, “I know that some of you are going to visit this construction site one day and look down that 40 foot deep hole and

look at this machine back here and say, ‘I’d like to do that that when I grow up and go to high school or when I go to college I want to have a career building things.’”

It is a sight to see the 40-foot long Rachel Carson Tunneling Machine that will dig 40 feet underground for more than 3,000 linear feet at a rate of 30 to 40 feet a day under the March Air Force Museum and house a reinforced 87-inch welded steel pipe to the Perris water plant. It will bring potable water to the communities of Hemet, Menifee, Winchester, Hemet and San Jacinto where thousands of new homes are under construction and new industrial, manufacturing plants and warehouses will be seen.

This week the boring machine will be lowered into the ground to begin its 3,000-foot journey. The work will continue until late next summer but continue through early 2025, according to Jeff Armstrong, a MWD representative from Eastern Municipal Water District.

Tony Ault can be reached at tault@reedermedia.com.

[Right] J.D. Fowler construction crew inspects part of the huge MWD Rachel Carson Tunnel Boring Machine that they will use to connect a 87 inch in diameter underground steel water pipe to the Henry J. Mills water treatment plant in Perris.

Members of National Society Children of the American Revolution Temecula Creek Society work on knotting the hem of a Comfort for Kids blanket.

Valley News/Courtesy photo

Metropolitan Water District General Manager Adel Hagekhalil addresses the Victoriano Elementary School 3rd grade class and student Jessica Wang who won the naming of MWD’s Tunnel Boring Machine at March Air Force Base Museum Jan. 25.

Victoriano Elementary School teacher Raissa Jeffery introduces her honored student Jessica Wang who named MWD’s huge Rachel Carson Tunnel Boring Machine in special ceremonies at March AFB Museum.

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ENTERTAINMENT February 2 – 8, 2024

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Volume 24, Issue 5

Fallbrook singer-songwriter featured in Bluegrass Today

High Mountain Road with BK Nicholson performs at Summergrass Valley News/Courtesy photo 2015.

BK Nicholson from the band Desperado, left, plays the mandolin along with violin teacher Rachelle Otaku Valleu News/Julie Reeder photo in front of Albertson’s to the delight of shoppers, June 5, 2021.

BK Nicholson poses next to a sign for his business, Acoustic Music Services of Fallbrook. Valley News/Courtesy photo Valley News staf f

Fallbrook singer-songwriter B.K. “Nick” Nicholson was recently featured in Bluegrass Today magazine and Bluegrasstoday.com.

Nicholson is not your typical musician. You may find him in front of the local grocery store sharing his musical ability, in church doing worship, or with band members providing entertainment at a festival or event.

He is a multi-instrumentalist who not only performs in two Southern California bands, High Mountain Road and his own band, Desperado Bluegrass, but also takes on the roles of writer, arranger, and producer for his own works and those of fellow artists.

Nicholson’s journey into the

world of bluegrass began when he stumbled upon a beginner-friendly bluegrass jam in Encinitas while searching for jam opportunities.

With a musical background in acoustic easy listening, country, and southern gospel, he found a comforting familiarity in bluegrass.

This led him to pick up instruments such as the banjo and later, the mandolin, which he now excels at.

As a versatile musician, Nicholson showcases his skills on multiple instruments, including mandolin, guitar, banjo, electric bass, piano, and trumpet. His musical journey began with the classical trumpet, which he studied for 10 years. He ventured into jazz and R&B styles early on and even played trumpet in an R&B cover band during high school.

Nicholson’s musical roots run deep, with his family playing a significant role. His mother, a retired professional music teacher, and his father, a singer, ensured that music was a constant presence in their home.

The musical influences Throughout his life, Nicholson’s musical influences evolved. In his early years, it was the Motown sound, Rick Nelson from “Ozzie & Harriet,” and the Top 40 AM radio of the late ‘60s that captured his attention. Later on, his focus shifted to jazz, R&B, rock ‘n’ roll, acoustic styles like Crosby, Stills and Nash, Neil Young, and the Eagles, as well as blues styles reminiscent of the Allman Brothers.

Nicholson’s true passion lies in songwriting. He considers himself

primarily a songwriter and has written, produced, and recorded multiple sessions over the years.

While his roots are in various genres, he has recently expanded his songwriting into the bluegrass and old-time genres.

When it comes to approaching a new song or tune, Nicholson’s process varies. Learning a new song involves connecting with it on a personal level, learning the melody, and figuring out the chord changes.

In contrast, his songwriting process often begins with melodies or ideas that pop into his head, which he records and later develops into complete songs.

Stand out instrumentals Among the bluegrass songs he has written, several instrumentals stand out, particularly those he classifies as mando-fiddle tunes. One of these, “Mariam’s Song,” has been recorded and is a regular feature in live performances.

Nicholson’s musical journey includes a diverse range of bands and genres. His bluegrass journey began in 2011 when he joined the “buddy” band, the North County Boys, where he played banjo and guitar.

From September 2012 until the pandemic, Nicholson was a member of High Mountain Road, a band that blended traditional and contemporary bluegrass with unique harmonies. In December 2015, he formed his own band, B.K. Nicholson & Desperado Bluegrass, which he describes as “authentic” Country music, combining traditional and contemporary bluegrass with southern blues-rock elements, all delivered with high-energy acoustic performances. The band’s signature track, “Is Love What You’ll Find?,” encapsulates their style.

An emotional turn Nicholson’s musical journey took an emotional turn with the passing of violinist/fiddler JohnMichael Brooks, whom he considered one of the best fiddlers in California. Brooks’s sudden death in 2018 was a significant loss for Nicholson personally and musically.

B.K. Nicholson & Desperado features a rotating roster of talented musicians, ensuring diverse and captivating performances. While Nicholson may not attend old-

time sessions regularly due to his schedule, he enjoys playing fiddle tunes on the mandolin and even performs in church every week on the mandolin.

When asked about his favorite fiddle tunes, Nicholson mentions classics like “Soldier’s Joy,” “Salt Creek,” “Cherokee Shuffle,” and “Forked Deer,” among others. He also has a special fondness for John Reischman’s “The Eighth of February.”

When it comes to favorite eras of bluegrass, Nicholson’s eclectic taste shines through. While he enjoys the first generation of bluegrass, including Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, and Rounder 0044, he isn’t limited to a specific era and incorporates diverse musical elements into his performances.

A natural talent Singing has always been a part of Nicholson’s life, and he has a natural talent for it. He practiced singing harmony rigorously and has a good ear for music.

Nicholson is currently working on a solo project titled “Eclectricity,” expected to be released by the beginning of summer. This project encompasses bluegrass, country, acoustic easy listening, and gospel genres. One track, “Love Will Win,” promises a strong countryblues style.

While both Desperado and HMR have traveled out of state for gigs, Nicholson’s musical interests extend beyond performing. He describes himself as a Renaissance man with diverse interests, including sports, sci-fi, SQL database programming, history, movies, and cuisine.

Gigs he loved Reflecting on memorable shows from the past, Nicholson recalls highlights such as HMR’s performance at Summergrass in 2015 and Desperado’s appearance at the Southern Nevada Bluegrass Music Society’s Logandale Fall Festival.

He also cherishes the gigs he played with John-Michael Brooks.

While he hasn’t played at California Bluegrass Association (CBA) events, Nicholson attended the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) in recent years, where he captured video see MUSIC, page B-3

Temecula Culture Days at the Temecula Valley Museum celebrates culture year-round with family-friendly activities and entertainment TEMECULA ─ Temecula’s Community Services Department and the Temecula Valley Museum begin another season of Culture Days the second Saturday of each month. This event began in 2019 and has honored over 40 different cultures with arts, entertainment and activities.

The museum created this program to share a full history of the people of the Temecula Valley, one that embraces diversity and celebrates contemporary life in Temecula. Each month will celebrate various cultures with food, music, activities and arts. Local artist Tony Moramarco from Big-

foot Art Classes will offer a free art class on site relating to each monthly theme.

Temecula’s museum acknowledges the inextricable link between art, culture, history and community by continuing to enhance the current offerings and expanding the scope of what can be experienced. Mark the calendar in 2024 to join in the second Saturday of every month for Culture Days and enjoy culture, entertainment, crafts, food and fun for free.

Dates for Temecula Culture Days include Feb. 10 Vietnam, March 9 Australia, April 13 Saudi Arabia, May 17 Japan on the third

Saturday in conjunction with Temecula CultureFest, June 8 Thailand, July 13 Vermont, Aug. 10 Philippines, Sept. 14 Mexico, Oct. 12 Temecula History, Nov. 9 India and Dec. 14 Christmas Around the World.

For more information about Temecula Culture Days and the Temecula Valley Museum, call 951-694-6450, visit http://TemeculaValleyMuseum.org and follow on social media @TemeculaValleyMuseum.

Submitted by Temecula Valley Museum.

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Find something to do!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS To submit an upcoming community event, email it to valleyeditor@reedermedia.com, put “attention events” in the subject line.

CHILDREN’S EVENTS Jan. 26 - Youth Leaders of Menifee seek nominees for the Lake Menifee Women’s Club Menifee Teen Awards. Outstanding high school students in Menifee must be nominated by a teacher, mentor, coach or community member for the awards from $100 to $500.

Awards are given away each fall, winter and spring. Spring nominees must be in by Feb. 22.

To nominate go to www.cityofmenifee.us/ylm oe contact 951679-8092.

Feb. 3, 4, 10, 11 - 1-3 p.m. varied The SpongeBob Musical at Liberty High School, 32255 Leon Road, Winchester. Buy tickets at TheaterArtsProject.org Feb. 13 - 4:30 p.m. Community Service Night partnered with MilVet at the Lab. Hosted at Murrieta Public Library, 8 Town Squre in Murrieta. Teens can earn community service hours by participating.

Feb. 15 - 4:30 p.m. Family Arcade at the Lab. Come hang out and play video and board games with your family and friends.

Hosted at Murrieta Public Library, 8 Town Square, in Murrieta. Ages 3-12. More information at murrietalibrary.info.

Feb. 28 - Murrieta Kids Grow Garden Club meets at the Community Room of the Murrieta Public Library, 8 Town Square, in Murrieta. More information at murrietalibrary.info.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Feb. 3 - 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Adaptive Sports Fair at Spirit Park, 25507 Normandy Road, Menifee.

Open to all ages and abilities. Free entry. See www.cityofmenifee. us.youthsports Feb. 3 - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Valentines Market at the Temeku Cinemas, 26483 Ynez Road, Temecula. 50 vendors with photo ops, bounce house, food and drinks,

face painter and more.

Feb. 3 - 10 a.m. to 9 p,m, TemecuLOVE in the Loop, at the Promenade, 40820 Winchester Road, Temecula. Romantics can immerse themselves in a world of hearts and charm market. All things love and local. Local vendors showcasing an array of handcrafted jewelry, gorgeous flowers, delectable chocolates, personalized gifts, and much more.

Feb. 3 - 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sun City Farmers Market (Every Saturday) at the Sun City Civic at 26850 Sun City Blvd. Sun City Menifee, Local vendors and crafts.

Feb. 10 - 12 p.m. Michelle’s Place is Hosting Educational Lunch and Learn with Join Shanda M. Brennan, MSW, CSW, LCSW to discuss The Languages of Love.

No cost. Exploring the Intricate Languages of Love and Learning How We Give and Receive Love...

An RSVP is required as a taco lunch will be provided. https://bit. ly/4b05tzq Feb. 13 - 4 p.m. Understanding Credit and Managing Debit, presented by Navy Federal Credit Union in the Community Room at Murrieta Public Library, 8 Town Square, Murrieta.

Feb. 14 - 8 p.m. Sebastian Sidi Valentine’s Day Concert at the Corporate Room, 34846 Monte Vista Dr. in Wildomar. Doors open at 6:50 p.m., dinner is at 7:30 p.m. and show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets available at SebastianSidi.com/ Shows.

Feb. 15 - 5-9 p.m. Murrieta Downtown Market Nights by Murrieta Downtown Merchants and Property Owners Assn. between Juniper and Washington Streets.

Many local vendors and businesses participate every first and third Thursday of each month. Memberships and Murrieta vendors welcome $50 to $25. More info, contact DowntownMurrieta@ gmail.com. Location 24810 Washington Ave. Murrieta, CA. 9256 Feb. 25 - 6:30 p.m. The Vine FM’s Worship World Tour kicks off its concert series with Sanctus Real at West Coast Life Church,

located at 38388 Sky Canyon Dr., in Murrieta. A limited number of tickets are available. General admission is $10. For tickets and more information, visit https://1025thevine.org.

March 8 - 11 a.m. Grandfathers for Golf Memorial Tourney Fundraiser at Soboba Springs Resort Golf Course, located at 1020 Soboba Road in San Jacinto. The 4-man scramble format is open to golfers of any skill level and benefits the nonprofit Grandfathers for Golf which is dedicated to teaching children how to play golf for free.

Shotgun at 11 a.m. sharp. Entry fee is $125 per person and includes 18 holes of golf, food, and prizes.

For sign ups, call Tony Viola at 909-754-4148. More info at http:// www.grandfathersforgolf.org.

ONGOING – Riverside Transportation Commission is offering Park and Ride lots to connect with carpools, vanpools and transit systems in Beaumont at 600 E. Sixth Street in San Jacinto; at 501 S. San Jacinto Avenue and in Temecula at Grace Presbyterian Church, 31143 Nicolas Road, open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. but not on weekends.

ONGOING – Line dancing classes are held Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Lake Elsinore/ Wildomar Elks Lodge, 33700 Mission Trail, in Wildomar across from the Animal Friends of the Valleys. Classes have a DJ with learning levels beginning to intermediate. Have fun and exercise at the same time at $5 per lesson.

Contact Joyce Hohenadl at 951674-2159 ONGOING – Sun City Civic Association Monthly Square Dance sessions are held Sundays from 1:30-5 p.m. at 26850 Sun City Boulevard.

ONGOING – If you know a homebound older adult, resources in Menifee are available, including grab-and-go, cooked and frozen food for pickup. Courtesy pantry items and meals delivered with no contact. Three days of emergency food can be delivered immediately or restaurant meal delivery for those who don’t qualify for food

Crossword Puzzle Theme: Super Bowl

WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS, NOTICES Feb. 2 - 12 p.m. Local artist Bonnie Martland exhibit featured at the Merc, 42051 Main St., Old Town Temecula. Visitors can view a variety of the artist’s works at the outdoor event. Free. Works for sale.

Feb. 3 - 5-7 p.m. Temecula Valley Prospectors general meeting at Lakeland Village Community Center, 16275 Grand Ave., Lake Elsinore. See temeculavalleyprospectors.mailchimpsites,com Feb. 14 - 4:30 p.m. Seed Valentines in the Community Room at the Murrieta Public Library, 8 Town Square in Murrieta. Come learn about the Seed Library at the Murrieta Public Library.

Feb. 23 - Monthly Temecula Arts Night on the last Friday of each month at The Lot at the Merc, 42051 Main St., Old Town Temecula. Visitors can view a variety of artwork for sale from artists exhibiting in multiple mediums and enjoy live music at The Lot. A free reception is held in The Merc each month for the featured artist where guests can enjoy refreshments while admiring the art gallery. Event is free.

ONGOING – Want to help deployed American troops remotely?

Help shop for the most needed items without leaving home as an easy way to help support deployed men and women by purchasing items remotely and having them delivered to MilVet at designated drop-off locations for packing. All

ACROSS 1. Desert bloomers 6. Request for tailor 9. Paul Bunyan’s companion 13. Delivered by plane 14. Boiling emotion 15. Match play result?

16. Like the North vs. the South war 17. Bag, à Paris 18. Nymph of lakes and springs 19. *Team that never made it to Super Bowl 21. *Last year’s Super Bowl winner 23. *Safety value 24. Disfigure 25. *Birthplace of NFL 28. Roofed colonnade 30. Dr. Seuss’ Yertle 35. Auctioneer’s final word 37. Sea eagles 39. Popular winter boot brand 40. Largest ethnic group in Rwanda 41. User’s destination 43. Like Twiggy’s skirt 44. Former anesthetic 46. Not all 47. Death notice 48. Like r in American English 50. Luau souvenirs 52. Opposite of WSW 53. Vatican’s head 55. Cattle prod 57. *AFC’s top seed 60. *Host state of this year’s Super Bowl 63. Like allergy spray 64. Second person of be 66. Pleasant odor 68. Fervent 69. Grazing ground 70. “When pigs fly!”

71. Modeling material 72. *NFL Honors’ announcement 73. Trento’s Council of ____ DOWN 1. Chlorofluorocarbon, abbr.

2. Alight, past tense 3. Boat mooring spot, e.g.

4. Short for betwixt 5. Wife’s parents 6. Serpentarium noise 7. Time period 8. Hajj destination 9. Hillside, in Scotland 10. “Dream on!” (2 words) 11. Constricting snakes 12. *____ zone 15. Bad blood 20. Post-it user 22. Not miss 24. Street opening 25. *Half-time show entertainer 26. Compass point 27. In spite of the fact, arch.

29. Loads from lodes 31. *CBS announcer and former QB 32. Native American group 33. Famous Bolshevik 34. *Like the Super Bowl players 36. Sonny & Cher, e.g.

38. Ditto 42. Neutral shade 45. With mature appearance 49. Bamboozle 51. Learned one 54. Religious song 56. Defier 57. Not top-shelf

assistance programs. Call the California Department on Aging at 800-510-2020 for help.

ONGOING – The Riverside County COVID-19 Business Assistance Grant Program is accepting online applications for business grants up to $10,000 at http://www.rivercobizhelp.org that can be used for employee retention, working capital, personal protective equipment purchases, rent or mortgage payments and paying vendor notices. Eligible businesses, including nonprofits, must be in Riverside County, with a minimum of one but less than 50 employees and operating for at least one year since March 1. For more information, call Riverside County Business and Community Services at 951-955-0493.

ONGOING – 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Temecula Winchester Swap Meet continues, 33280 Newport Road in Winchester.

Saturdays and Sundays only. The small local swap meet is only 50 cents for entry, and anyone under age 10 is free admission. No dogs allowed.

ONGOING – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Every Sunday, Murrieta Village Walk Farmers Market is at Village Walk Place in Murrieta. The Sunday morning farmers market at Village Walk Plaza is a place to buy fruits and veggies, gourmet food and crafts. Come to the center in the northwest corner of Kalmia/ Cal Oaks at the Interstate 215 exit in Murrieta.

ONGOING – Temecula’s Farmers Markets are offered in Old Town Temecula Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon, 4100 Main Street in Temecula; at Promenade Temecula, 40640 Winchester Road, outside JCPenney every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at Vail Headquarters, 32115 Temecula Parkway, every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. In compliance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Riverside County Public Health orders, the farmers markets will be restricted to agriculture products only. Follow the Old Town Temecula Farmers Market on Facebook to stay updated. No pets allowed.

58. On the ocean 59. Deviate 60. Type of tide 61. Peace symbol 62. End of grace 63. *49ers’ conference 65. Short for one time around 67. Short for Arthur

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items on the list are special requests from deployed military men and women. MilVet is a nonprofit organization that holds monthly packaging events at different community locations in the area. For drop-off locations and packaging locations, visit http://www.milvet. org/military-care-packages.

ONGOING – Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Meeting meets the third Monday of each month at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, 41845 Sixth Street, in Temecula from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, email gaugustin206@ gmail.com or join the meeting.

ONGOING – Sons of Norway/ Scandinavia meets at noon the first Saturday of every month, September to June, at the Heritage Mobile Park Clubhouse, 31130 S. General Kearny Road, in Temecula.

ONGOING – Menifee Community Services offers online driver’s education courses for a $21.95 fee. The course includes animated driving scenarios, instructional videos, sample tests, licensed instructor available to answer questions, DMV-approved certificate of completion with all lectures and exams completed from home.

Designed for students and does not include behind-the-wheel instruction or a California driver’s permit.

Contact 951-723-3880 or visit the city of Menifee to register at http:// www.city of menifee.us.

ONGOING – 10-11:30 a.m.

Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center and The Elizabeth Hospice host a virtual support meeting for caregivers every second and fourth week of the month via Zoom. Get helpful tips and learn from others who are also dealing with similar challenges. For more information and to register, contact The Elizabeth Hospice Grief Support Services at 833-349-2054.

ONGOING – Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, a free 12step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, undereating or bulimia, has meetings throughout the U.S. and the world. Contact 781932-6300, or for local meetings, call 925-321-0170 or visit http:// www.foodaddicts.org.

ONGOING – The Murrieta Garden Club meets each month at the Murrieta Community Center, 41810 Juniper St. Anyone who likes to garden or is interested in plants is welcome. Membership is $10 per year. Find more information about the monthly event or project on Facebook.

ONGOING – Temecula Valley Rose Society meets each month.

For more information and new meeting dates and places, visit http://www.temeculavalleyrosesociety.org.

ONGOING – Menifee Toastmasters meets every Thursday at noon for one hour at a designated place to have fun, enhance speaking capabilities, gain self-confidence and improve social skills.

For new dates, call 760-807-1323 or visit http://www.MenifeeToastmasters.org for more information.

ONGOING – Homeless veterans can receive free help by dialing 877-424-3838 for 24/7 access to the VA’s services for homeless, at-risk veterans. Chat is confidential for veterans and friends. Visit http://www.va.gov/homeless.

ONGOING - The Dorland Scribblers meet the second Sunday of each month from 1-3 p.m. at 36701 Highway 79 South, Temecula, CA 92592. We welcome fiction, non-fiction, poets, memoir, and screenwriters. We host writing-craft discussions; attendees may read up to a five minute excerpt from their work for feedback / critique. RSVP at https://www.dorlandartscolony. com/sunday-scribblers.html

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Movie review: ‘Anyone but You’ Bob Garver Special to the Valley News Not every week brings a shiny new blockbuster for me to review.

Sometimes I need to look to the holdovers. Sadly, I’m not referring to “The Holdovers,” one of the best films of 2023 that you should definitely check out if it’s playing in your area. I’m referring to whichever movie did the best at the weekend box office that I haven’t already reviewed, even if it isn’t that new and didn’t do that well.

This week that movie is “Anyone but You,” which came in fifth place at the domestic box office in its sixth weekend. While much better Christmas releases like “The Color Purple” have slid down the chart since the holiday season, this one has managed to stay in the top five.

It has actually made more money than any movie to open in 2024, but that’s with a multi-week head start. However else I feel about the movie, I can understand its consistent performance, as its tone is a light and agreeable one that makes it a good compromise movie for couples and groups of friends.

The movie, based on Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing,” follows attractive singles Ben (Glen Powell) and Bea (Sydney Sweeney) as they have an adorably awkward meetup in a coffee shop that turns into a date. Clearly

they both want a romantic relationship, but the prospect scares them, so they sabotage what they have. They try to forget about each other until Ben’s friend Claudia (Alexandra Shipp) gets engaged to Bea’s sister Halle (Hadley Robinson) and they’re forced to be around each other for the wedding in Australia. And yes, it’s the kind of lavish movie wedding that will make everyone in the audience feel insecure about their own ceremony, or lack of one.

Since even the other characters can see that Ben and Bea are perfect for each other, most of them spend the weekend trying to play matchmaker. The two get so annoyed that they reach a truce and agree to pretend to be nauseatingly enamored just to get everyone off their backs. Even if you’re not familiar with the play, you’ve probably seen enough romantic comedies to know where this is going: their pretend banter will turn into real banter, which will lead to real feelings, which will lead to a real relationship, which they may or may not sabotage all over again.

With the story so predictable, it’s up to the film’s humor to save it, with mixed results. Powell and Sweeney have undeniable chemistry and charm. I see bright futures for both of their careers, which hopefully means getting smarter scripts than this. The film makes

the curious decision to take an R-rated route that I think makes it less endearing. I’m not saying that light, romantic comedies can’t be R-rated (off the top of my head, “When Harry Met Sally…” and Judd Apatow’s late-2000’s hot streak come to mind, and I don’t see those movies working without some R-rated elements), but this movie’s crudest jokes aren’t its best. With a PG-13 rating, it could have reached a wider audience that I don’t think was worth sacrificing for some ill-advised “edginess.”

“Anyone but You” is bland and corny and the characters are idiots. Yet I have to admit that I was somewhat sucked into the movie by its end, largely owing to its absolutely correct assertion that “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield is a perfect singalong song.

Just don’t mistake this begrudging affection for the real affection I have for much better movies like “The Holdovers.” See that one instead if you can.

Grade (for “Anyone but You”): C And while I’m here, Grade for “The Holdovers: A“Anyone but You” is rated R for language throughout, sexual content and brief graphic nudity.

Its running time is 103 minutes.

Contact Bob Garver at rrg251@ nyu.edu.

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Hemet Heritage Foundation to host presentation on ‘Winchester & the Patterson Family’

Gregg Cowdery will give a presentation about the Patterson House Museum in Winchester on Monday, Feb. 12. The Museum grounds feature a dedicated building that has a history of the Winchester area up to 1976. Also featured is the historic Patterson House. The house is about what life might have been from 1890 to the 1940s.

Both facilities are filled with historic artifacts from the Winchester area and the Patterson family.

Gregg will display some of these artifacts during his presentation.

This will be followed by a question-and-answer session. Gregg has been the Volunteer Curator at Patterson House Museum from 1995 to present. He originally is from Devore Heights and attended Azusa High School. Gregg worked for many years in the printed circuit industry. For the past six years he has worked for Valley Wide Recreation.

This free event will offer complimentary refreshments and opportunity drawings for raffle prizes. Doors open at 6 p.m. The presentation takes place at Memo-

MURRIETA - The Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve and Sylvan Meadows has reopened after closing due to heavy rains during the week of Jan. 21, according to Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District.

However, more park closures may take place in the next few weeks as a strong atmospheric river may continue in parts of California bringing in more heavy rain, according to the National Weather Service.

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Nicholson’s musical journey also includes a deep appreciation for Bill Monroe’s style. He is drawn to Monroe’s raw, bluesy, mountain-

Meanwhile fair and warming conditions may exist for the next few days with the many trails open on the plateau. Still, be prepared for rain and cooler weather.

Sylvan Meadows trail is open for multiuse, hiking, non-motorized bicycling and horseback riding. The many remaining trails on the reserve are for hiking only in an effort to preserve the natural habitat for plants and animals, many of them protected and endangered.

Grandfathers for Golf rial Funeral Services, located at interesting local history programs Memorial Tourney 1111 S. State Street in Hemet. at their monthly meetings the secThe next meeting will feature a ond Monday of each month at 6:30 presentation on French Valley His- p.m. at Memorial Funeral Services fundraiser announced Gregg Cowdery, Museum Curator, gives a tour of the Patterson House Valley News/Courtesy photo Museum.

tory given by French Valley librarian David Johnson on March 11.

Hemet Heritage Foundation, the nonprofit organization that operates the Hemet Museum, presents

in Hemet. The public is invited.

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Advance tickets for Perris Auto Speedway’s 28th season are on sale now PERRIS – Advance tickets for all Perris Auto Speedway races through June are on sale at https:// www.tix.com/ticket-sales/pas/7 or by calling 800-595-4849. Advance tickets for the July through November portion of the schedule will be on sale soon. For those who do not wish to buy advance tickets, tickets will be available at the ticket window each race night.

The Riverside County racing facility will open its 28th season of action when LKQ Pick Your Part presents Night of Destruction Saturday, Feb. 10. The season opener will feature daring Figure 8 races, a wild Figure 8 Trailer Race, the Mini Stocks on the road course, no-holds-barred Demo Cross and the crowd favorite Double Deckers. Two weeks later Saturday, Feb. 24, the Avanti Windows and Doors

Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve trails open again, weather permitting

USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series will open its 20th season of openwheel racing. Joining the powerful 900-horsepower USAC cars and stars will be the PASSCAR Super Stocks and Street Stocks, GAS Chassis Young Gun Sprint Cars, and the PAS Senior Sprints.

Beginning with the Feb. 10 show, the PAS will host 19 nights of racing in 2024. Ten of the shows will feature a combination of sprint cars and stock cars. The other nine will be Nights of Destruction. The season will culminate with the return of the popularOval Nationals, Nov. 8-9.

Visit http://perrisautospeedway. com for Perris Auto Speedway’s 2024 schedule. Schedule is subject to change.

Perris Auto Speedway is conveniently located on the Lake Perris style of playing, which he describes as having a unique, almost angry energy. While not everyone may understand it, Nicholson considers Monroe’s style a spiritual experience.

In addition to his musical pursuits, Nicholson teaches music, passing on his knowledge to one mandolin student and two guitar

Fairgrounds, home of the Southern California Fair, one hour east of Los Angeles and one hour North of San Diego. To get to the track, take Interstate 215, exit on the Ramona Expressway and go three miles east to the fairgrounds. For directions online, the address to enter is 18700 Lake Perris Drive, and the ZIP code is 92571.

USAC/CRA races from Perris Auto Speedway are not streamed online.

Fans can stay up to date on track and driver news on The PAS social media efforts at the following links. https://www.facebook.com/southerncaliforniaracing, http://twitter. com/perrisautospdwy and https:// www.instagram.com/perrisautospeedway.

Submitted by Perris Auto Speedway. students. He emphasizes the importance of nurturing and reinforcing good habits in aspiring musicians.

As for upcoming shows, Nicholson mentions his self-imposed hiatus since the pandemic but notes that he has played several solo gigs and duet gigs with friends. He looks forward to more performances in the future.

SAN JACINTO - Grandfathers for Golf, the Hemet/San Jacintobased non-profit charity dedicated to teaching children how to play golf for free, has announced its major fundraiser for 2024: the Memorial Tourney at Soboba Springs Resort Golf Course, located at 1020 Soboba Road in San Jacinto, on Friday, March 8, with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. sharp. The 4-man scramble format is open to all golfers of any skill level.

Cost is $125 per person (which is the regular rate at Soboba on Friday through Sunday) and is tax deductible. Entry fee includes 18 holes of golf, food and prizes for first, second and third places as well as Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin, and Senior Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin (from the Senior tees, must be 70 or older to play from the Senior Tees, which are Silver).

To sign up, call Tony Viola, GfG President, at 909-754-4148. Field is limited to 144 players, and the tourney sells out fast, so get your

foursomes together and make sure to sign up early.

The Memorial (formerly the Marty Finn Memorial) is the only fundraiser the group holds each year. Grandfathers is a purely volunteer organization, with no salaries for organizers, and no fees charged to students in the program.

Grandfathers has been operating for more than 20 years in the Hemet/San Jacinto area, teaching hundreds of youngsters from all walks of life not only golf, but life skills such as sportsmanship, etiquette, camaraderie, and honor.

Grandfathers gives every child a golf bag, clubs, balls, a uniform and lessons for free.

Fundraising for the past couple of years has been severely limited by the COVID-19 pandemic, so please help out if you can. If you want to donate separately, please use the Donate button on the website, http://www.grandfathersforgolf.org/.

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Savage Chef Bar & Grill selected as Menifee’s January Business Spotlight

MENIFEE – Menifee announced “Savage Chef Bar & Grill” as the city’s January Business Spotlight, a program that is a part of the Economic Development Department’s B3 Building Better Businesses program.

Savage Chef Bar & Grill, which opened in spring 2022, is a familyowned establishment, under the direction of Chef Dylan Soro; his partner, mixologist and wife Nikki Soro and Chef Mario Amaral.

Dylan Soro is no stranger to the family-owned restaurant business industry. In addition to Savage Chef, he operates Soro’s Grill in Temecula alongside his family.

The idea for Savage Chef Bar & Grill was conceived during the COVID-19 pandemic as a meal prep service and catering delivery service. As they brainstormed ways to keep the grill sizzling, he realized that his fresh concepts and innovative ideas exceeded what he originally planned.

Soro said he wasn’t going to embark on this epic journey alone; he needed a partner who could whip

up new fresh culinary concepts with him. Enter Chef Mario Amaral, who had worked with him at Spago Las Vegas and said he was ready to take on a new opportunity.

With their talents combined, the award-winning duo was ready to take the Menifee culinary world by storm, opening Savage Chef Bar & Grill in spring 2022.

The name “Savage” comes from Soro’s determination to succeed through adversity and his ability to execute and provide an unmatched experience, he said. Through his journey in the culinary world, which began when he was nine years old, he developed a love for food. His father introduced him to cooking by providing him with a sauté pan as he cooked alongside him. Later he graduated from the Culinary Arts Institute of America.

Amaral, who grew up in Southern California, also discovered his passion for food and cooking at a young age. After serving in the U.S. Coast Guard for four years, he pursued his culinary dreams and attended Le Cordon Bleu

How to know if your tax preparer is legitimate or a fraud SACRAMENTO – Verifying the legal status of a tax preparer may seem obvious, yet each year too many taxpayers make their choice on a whim.

“So many people get hooked on promises that sound good, but are actually scams,” Lester Crawford, chair of the California Tax Education Council, a state-mandated nonprofit organization that manages the registration of more than 40,000 tax preparers, said.

Unlike most states, California has set standards for paid tax preparers. California law requires anyone who prepares tax returns for a fee to be either an attorney, certified public accountant, CTECregistered tax preparer or enrolled agent. Each tax preparer must pass an initial test and follow educational requirements. CRTPs are also required to obtain a $5,000 surety bond. All bond claims made against a CRTP are publicly listed on the CTEC website.

Anyone caught preparing tax returns without a legal designation is breaking state law and may face penalties up to $5,000 from the California Franchise Tax Board.

“The state can go after questionable tax preparers, but there is no law that exempts the victim from any damage caused by them,” Crawford said. “That’s why it’s so important to know who you’re dealing with.”

Although professional tax preparers are required to sign tax returns as proof of work, it is still the taxpayer, who is ultimately responsible for all information listed on the tax return – no matter if it is right, wrong or even fraudulent.

“You may not know taxes, but you know your life. Deductions that seem out of line is where most fraud happens. It’s right there in plain sight,” Fernando Angell, CTEC board member, said.

Angell warns legitimate tax preparers will never guarantee a refund before reviewing the client’s tax information. They will always sign the tax return, which is required by law, as well as include their IRS Preparer Tax Identification Number.

The fee should also be based on the complexity of the tax return, not the refund amount. Anyone who does not follow these rules should be considered as a red flag.

CTEC is a nonprofit organization that was established in 1997 by the California State Legislature to protect taxpayers against fraud and incompetent tax preparers. To learn more, visit http://ctec.org or download the CTEC podcast at http://taxpayerbeware.org, also available in Spanish at http://contribuyentecudese.org.

Submitted by the California Tax Education Council.

Menifee’s January 2024 Business Spotlight goes to Savage Chef Bar & Grill.

College of Culinary Arts in Las Vegas, Nevada. Upon graduation, he worked at the Red Rock Resort and at Olives inside Bellagio Hotel, where he caught the attention of Chef Todd English. As a result, he was invited to assist in launching various restaurants across the United States.

Savage Chef Bar and Grill also has a heart for the community, supporting the local Boys & Girls Club, Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce, Menifee Rotary Club, Lake Menifee Women’s Club, Taste of Menifee Showcase and the Oak Grove Center, a nonprofit that gives hope and a helping hand to at-risk and special needs youth.

In 2021, Soro won the Judges Pinnacle Award, which is the highest accolade awarded at the Oak Grove Center So Cal Chef Open Competition, and The People’s Choice award, which is selected by their attendees. In 2022 and 2023, Amaral became the first chef to win the Judges Pinnacle Award

two years in a row. The event takes place annually, featuring the region’s top culinary experts who engage in a friendly competition, showcasing their culinary prowess and presenting their finest dishes.

“Savage Chef and Grill is a remarkable addition to Menifee’s growing culinary landscape,” Councilmember Lesa Sobek said.

“Savage Chef’s commitment to giving back to the community and their exceptional service distinguishes them in our community as going above and beyond the call of business.”

For more information about Savage Chef Bar and Grill, visit http://www.savagechef.com. To view their Business Spotlight video, visit https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=gDbULm65ipw.

The Menifee Business Spotlight is part of the Economic Development Department’s B3 Building Better Businesses program, which aims to showcase local businesses that go above and beyond the call

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of business, foster pride in Menifee’s business community and promote diversity in Menifee’s local economy.

Chosen applicants, who are nominated by the community, are honored during a special presentation at a city council meeting and receive a free 30-second professional video developed by the Economic Development Department showcased on the city’s business website at http://www. menifeebusiness.com.

Nominations are encouraged to recognize businesses in Menifee that contribute to the betterment of the Menifee community. To apply, visit http://www.cityofmenifee.us/ BusinessSpotlight.

For more information on the Business Spotlight program, or other resources available to Menifee businesses, contact the Economic Development Department at econdev@cityofmenifee.us.

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Temecula Chamber names finalists for Business, Citizen and Organization of the Year TEMECULA – The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce will host its 58th annual Awards Gala Saturday, April 6, at Pechanga Resort Casino. Attendees will enjoy a night of glitz, glamour and celebration as Title Sponsor Abbott transforms Pechanga Resort Casino into a tropical haven, complete with palm trees, neon lights and a soundtrack that will transport attendees straight to the vibrant streets of Miami.

Guests will see a live speed painting performance on stage by Revel Artist, who creates works of art within minutes, and have the chance to bid on the two live custom paintings created during an exclusive live auction.

Community members will be recognized as Business of the Year, Service & Charitable Orga-

nization of the Year, Valley Young Professional of the Year, Citizen of the Year, Lifetime Achievement, Ambassador of the Year, Chairman’s Choice Award and the Welty Award as the chamber celebrates and honors the businesses and community members who have made significant contributions to the local economy and community.

For a complete list of nominees, visit https://myvalleynews.com/blog/2024/01/26/ temecula-chamber-names-finalists-for-business-citizen-and-organization-of-the-year-2.

Reservations are now available to attend the 58th annual Awards Gala. The price is $185 for individual reservations and $1,750 for a corporate table of 10 guests. The ticket price includes admission to the exclusive after-party. For more

information, visit http://www.temecula.org. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities for this event, contact Amber@Temecula. org or call 951-676-5090.

The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization based in Temecula. The mission of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce is to partner with the business community to: connect people, solve business challenges, and support businessfriendly initiatives. For more information, contact the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce at 951-676-5090, email info@temecula.org or follow the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce on social media.

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Riverside County’s mobile crisis response for behavioral health goes 24/7 RIVERSIDE – Now Riverside County residents can rely on Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health’s Mobile Crisis Response service for assistance 24/7.

The Mobile Crisis Response teams include therapists, behavioral health case managers, substance abuse counselors and peer support specialists who are equipped to handle suicidal thoughts, substance use and misuse emergencies and other behavioral health crises that community members may be experiencing. Intervention is crucial for de-escalating a behavioral health crisis, saving lives and avoiding unnecessary emergency department care, psychiatric hospitalization and law enforcement involvement.

“A behavioral health crisis can happen at any time, so it’s important that our residents have access to the support they need when they need it. We serve everyone, anywhere, any time,” Dr. Matthew Chang, director of behavioral health at RUHS, said.

Mobile Crisis Response teams diverted 70% of contacts experiencing a crisis from law enforcement and inpatient hospital admissions in

Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health has Mobile Crisis Response units available for assistance 24/7. fiscal year 2021-2022, demonstrating the effectiveness of a compassionate approach in handling crises without the need for further law enforcement involvement.

The county said the move to round-the-clock mobile response is part of RUHS-BH’s expansion of services, which includes five new vans staged throughout the county to give community members privacy and discrete respect

on scene. The vans will augment RUHS-BH’s mobile crisis fleet.

RUHS-BH partnered with Sycamores, a Southern California-based organization specializing in behavioral health outreach and crisis support, to expand its Mobile Crisis Response by ensuring overnight coverage 365 days a year.

“We welcome the opportunity to support Riverside County,” Debra Manners, president and CEO at

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Sycamores, said. “We’ve experienced firsthand the significant impact these teams can have during a behavioral health crisis, and we are eager to extend our services to the residents of Riverside County.”

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Health officials announce infant who died tested positive for RSV An infant from southwest Riverside County who died earlier this month tested positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), health officials announced.

The infant was less than 1 year old and died at a local hospital after being taken there with respiratory difficulties. No other information about the infant is being released.

“Public Health mourns the loss of any life, but the death of a child is particularly difficult,” said Kim Saruwatari, director of Public Health. “It is a loss for the community and reminds us to rededicate ourselves to doing what we can to prevent such tragedies.”

The death occurred at a time when respiratory cases, including RSV, influenza and COVID-19, can be found throughout Riverside County and the country. An increase in cases is typical this time of year because holiday travel and celebrations put people in close contact for long periods of time.

One of the best protections against those illnesses is a vaccination, but

recent data indicates vaccine rates in Riverside County are lower than in past years.

“My heart goes out to the family grieving this terrible loss,” said Board Chair Chuck Washington, Third District. “This time of year it is especially important to remember precautions to stay healthy and consider getting vaccinated against the flu and RSV.” Health officials are urging people who are 32 through 36 weeks pregnant during September through January to get one dose of maternal RSV vaccine to protect their babies. Immunization is also recommended for infants younger than 8 months of age who were born during or are entering their first RSV season if the mother did not receive the RSV vaccine during pregnancy.

Everyone 6 months or older should be vaccinated against the flu. The current COVID-19 vaccines provide protection against the latest variants and are available to those 6 months or older.

In addition to vaccinations, the

public is encouraged to protect themselves by washing their hands frequently, covering coughs and sneezes, and disinfecting frequently used surfaces.

While RSV and other respiratory illnesses are generally not life threatening, for younger children and older adults, as well as people with certain health conditions such as asthma, diabetes and obesity, respiratory viruses can cause more severe disease and may require additional medical care.

For more information about respiratory illnesses, visit RUHealth. org.

Submitted by Riverside University Health System.

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Special Games is a free event designed for athletes of all ages with developmental disabilities to participate in opening ceremonies, non-competitive games and sports activities. Registration is now open for interested athletes and volunteers.

Temecula Mayor James ‘Stew’ Stewart said, “The city of Temecula champions special needs communities all year long in our inclusive and welcoming community. Our city consistently encourages and advocates on behalf of special needs populations through programming,

activities and services. Temecula’s Special Games is the place where all ages and abilities can gather together to celebrate accessibility, inclusion and a sense of belonging. Witnessing this uplifting and empowering event is an inspiring way to spend your Saturday in Temecula.”

The event is seeking high school volunteers to act as the athlete buddies during the event and participate alongside them, as well as adult volunteers to oversee the activity stations. Volunteer registration closes Friday, March 8, at 5 p.m.

The deadline to register as an athlete is Wednesday, Mar. 13, at 5 p.m.

Every athlete will be presented with a participation medal and every volunteer will receive community service hours. To participate as an athlete, or as a buddy, visit http:// TemeculaCA.gov/SpecialGames.

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Lake Elsinore area students honored in December Diane A. Rhodes Special to Valley News The Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month program, celebrating its 28th season of honoring students who make a difference, held its December recognition ceremony at the Lakeside High School Lancer Round Table Café Tuesday, Dec. 12. Lunch was prepared and served by members of the Lakeside Culinary Academy.

Kim Joseph Cousins, president and CEO of Lake Elsinore Chamber of Commerce, welcomed everyone to the local high school program that acknowledges and honors college or trade school bound seniors for their character, love of learning and commitment to academics, in addition to participation in athletics, school activities and community service.

It also commends those who have persevered through challenging life circumstances, all in a setting that honors God, country, family, community and free enterprise.

Large tote bags filled with gifts, certificates of recognition and much more donated by the program’s sponsors were given to the award recipients. Each student received a commemorative medallion and was invited to the podium to share their personal story, past challenges and future goals with a room full of supporters that included principals, teachers, peers and family members, as well as community and school district dignitaries.

December’s students of the month are Elsinore High School’s Mckenna Bishop and Landon Wilson, Keith McCarthy Academy’s Ashley Saldana, Lakeside High School’s Jesus Najera and Supatchar Tran, Ortega High School’s Erik Perez and Temescal Canyon High School’s Samuel Carvajal Guerrero and Eva Kemle.

Elsinore High School Mckenna Bishop was chosen to represent Elsinore High School this month, and Principal Robbin Hamilton described her as a three-sport athlete who is in the top two of her class, serves as California Scholarship Federation secretary and National Honor Society vice president and participates in Student Venture and Earth Club while taking dual enrollment and Advanced Placement courses. She plans to attend University of California Irvine to study psychological sciences with an emphasis on child development.

“I have always enjoyed working with children and want to develop my skills and an understanding of how our environments affect how and why we become the people that we are,” Bishop said.

She said that throughout her years at Elsinore High she has challenged herself by taking rigorous classes and is thankful and proud that her hard work has paid off.

“With over 11 years as a Girl Scout, I am now working towards the highest honor a Girl Scout can receive, the Gold Award,” Bishop said.

To earn it, she is giving back to her community by addressing the under-representation of women in sports by creating a website that brings recognition and provides information on women’s sports teams and those involved.

Landon Wilson, who is Associated Student Body president, school board representative and

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captain of the boys’ volleyball, was introduced by Hamilton as someone who is, “absolutely faithful and always there to serve.” He is the youngest of seven children who have all attended Elsinore High School. Wilson thanked his family, friends and mentors that included Cameron Lymon for their support.

A lesson he said he learned from another mentor, Danny Templeton, is that happiness comes from the journey and not from the destination. In working toward goals, it’s about the process of reaching them.

Wilson was in a serious car accident right before the start of his senior year that set him back in many aspects of his life and he thought it would be difficult to overcome.

But the support he received helped him. He said the way to give back to the community that helped him is to be positive and to share that positivity in any way he can.

“A quote that has helped me a lot and I feel will help other seniors because there’s a lot of uncertainty going on in our lives is ‘The Man in the Arena’ by Theodore Roosevelt,” Wilson said. In part, the quote is, “It is not the critic who counts…the credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, who strives valiantly.”

Keith McCarthy Academy singled out Ashley Saldana for December’s honor. Principal Peter Hopping said Saldana has attended KMA since seventh grade and shared comments from teachers about who Saldana is and what she’s all about.

“She is thoughtful and reflective, polite, respectful and a joy to have on campus” and “she is a kind soul,” he said.

Another teacher remarked that the senior is “considerate with an exceptional work ethic.”

“With all I have overcome and accomplished, the good moments and the not so good, I’m happy to say that I do not seek to give up on myself anymore,” Saldana said. “I have goals, I have plans and I have dreams. I want to move forward with a hope and a readiness to reach new places, experiences and limitless joy.”

She loves photography and art design and hopes to pursue a career in those fields.

“Photography is a passion for me,” Saldana said. “The moment, the memory behind the photograph reminds me of the many reasons why this world can be looked at as such a bittersweet and bubbly place to live in and cherish.”

She shared a quote that she said she’d always like to remember and live by: “‘Sometimes life gives you what you need more than what you want’ and for me that was KMA.” Lakeside High School Jesus Najera was introduced by Lakeside Principal Jason Eldridge as an involved AVID student who plans to attend University of California Irvine to major in biochemistry so he can one day work in the medical field and do his part to help people around him.

“Here on campus I do my best to be involved with clubs and events,” Najera said.

He is president of Culture Club and the Spanish Honor Society.

“Being in AVID has helped me overcome a lot of barriers that I made for myself, thinking I didn’t need anyone else’s help and could do everything alone,” he said.

He credits peers, teachers and mentors for opening his eyes to

Recipients of the Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month award for December are, standing from left, Jesus Najera, Landon Wilson, Samuel Carvajal Guerrero and Erik Perez; and seated Valley News/John P. Hess photo from left, Supatchar Tran, Mckenna Bishop, Eva Kemle and Ashley Saldana. the fact they weren’t just people but rather a family he could go to whenever he needed help and a family he could trust, a family that helped him discover himself, in and out of school.

“Thanks to them I am proud to say I’m prepared for college and for anything that comes toward me academically and emotionally,” Najera said.

Supatchar Tran is Lakeside’s choice for this month and Eldridge said she is quiet and reserved, but not shy and that she has a strong voice on campus. She is the founder and president of the Garden Club, president of the Asian Student Union and Medic World and vice president of the school’s Interact Club. She aims to attend University of California Irvine to study biochemistry and join the medical field in hopes of becoming an anesthesiologist.

“Living with a heart condition of my own and I suppose being surrounded by doctors for a large part of my life, the idea of getting to be part of that team and help those with problems that may need more than a simple fix is something I very much would not mind spending the rest of my life doing,” Tran said. “Throughout my life I think it’s safe to say I’ve had to learn to adapt and work with whatever conditions the situations may place me in.”

AVID coordinator Michelle Henricks said, “She’s a bright ray of sunshine. She exudes confidence and despite her heart condition, she shows up every day living life the way we should be living it.”

Ortega High School chose to recognize Erik Perez, and Principal Greg Cleave explained that his school has two areas of focus, credit recovery and accelerated quarter-based programs. As part of the latter program, Perez was on track to graduate the same week he received this honor. He started at Ortega in his junior year and has earned straight As. Perez said when he was a student at Elsinore High he didn’t make school a priority.

“Ortega made me realize graduating was important,” he said.

He said he had the bad habit of not wanting to ask for help.

“So, the biggest lesson I learned at Ortega is to never be afraid to ask for help,” Perez said.

For the future, he is looking at going into real estate or enlisting in the military. His algebra and blended health teacher Camille Michaluk said, “We always have students that make us better teachers and in the three quarters I had the privilege of being Erik’s teacher, that’s what Erik did for me. In his positive approach to learning as well as his interactions with other students, Erik not only ensured his own success at Ortega High School but also the success of other students.”

Temescal Canyon High School Samuel Carvajal Guerrero was introduced by Temescal Canyon High Principal Joshua Hill as a member of the school’s Titan Engineering & Technology Academy and a member of the varsity boys’ volleyball team. He hopes to study mechanical or electrical engineering in college.

Hill shared comments from some of Samuel’s teachers.

“Sam is a positive role model in class” and “for his time in high school, Samuel has been the consummate professional student,” Hill said.

Guerrero said, “One of the things I’m most proud of is taking opportunities on things that interest me or benefit others. For example, I went to a local middle school and spoke to students about the Engineering Academy and talked about what we do in school and what to gain. Through these opportunities, I’ve discovered new aspects of myself and the world around me. I have developed new skills, gained new knowledge, made new friends and had fun along the way.

I believe that taking opportunities on things is not only good for personal growth but it’s also good for our society.”

Guerrero’s English teacher

Stephanie DeGraffenreid said, “He has an emotional intelligence; he’s very good at reading people and knowing what people need and helping them. It’s very refreshing as a teacher when your students teach you something.”

Eva Kemle, who is also a member of the Engineering Academy, was described by Principal Hill as a student who is a member of National Honor Society, Society of Women Engineers, Black Student Union and captain of the varsity girls’ volleyball team. Kemle is currently working on obtaining her private pilot’s license and would like to attend University of Southern California to study aerospace engineering.

“Her great attitude and leadership helped her shine in her role as a youth volleyball coach where she helps beginning players learn the fundamentals of the game,” her teachers said.

Kemle, who has a 4.7 GPA, said aerospace has always been a passion for her and she enjoys the weekends when she gets to fly Cessna 172s and 182s. After earning her engineering degree, she plans to attend law school and study intellectual property to become a patent attorney.

“One specific lesson that will follow me to college is that I’ve learned that nothing is out of reach.

Hard work and unwavering dedication have yielded the fulfillment of my wildest dreams,” Kemle said.

“As the oldest of six children, I’ve had the privilege of setting an example for my siblings.”

Robert Parks, who started the Titan Engineering & Technology Academy, explained that it is like a school within a school where he gets to teach the same students throughout their four years and they all go through the program together, “so we have a very special bond.”

For more information on the program, contact Kim Joseph Cousins at 951-245-8848 or Donna Romo at Donnajromo@aol.com.

MUSD announces 2023-2024 Educators of the Year

MENIFEE – The Menifee Union School District announced the District Educators of the Year for 202-2024. These individuals have demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership and innovation in their respective roles, contributing significantly to the success of their schools and the students they serve.

The winners for each category include Certificated Administrator of the Year Peyton Davis, who is assistant principal of Menifee Valley Middle School; Classified Administrator of the Year Stephen Radelicki, who is technology supervisor of the district’s Technology Innovator Support Department, and Site Support Employee of the Year Kory McPherson, who is speech language pathologist at Hans Christensen Middle School.

The district honored Principal of the Year Stephanie Acosta, who is principal at Herk Bouris Elementary School; School Counselor of the Year Evelyn Rodriguez,who is school counselor at Kathryn Newport Middle School and Teacher of the Year Misty McBee of Harvest

Hill S.T.E.A.M. Academy and Shawna Robinson of Oak Meadows Elementary School.

The Classified Employee of the Year Pamela Guzman is attendance clerk and registrar of Hans Christensen Middle School & Menifee Virtual School, and Confidential Employee of the Year Sarah Mc Amis is the assistant superintendent’s secretary of business services.

The educators were selected for their commitment to excellence, passion for education and their positive impact on students and colleagues, according to the district.

Jennifer Root, superintendent of the district, expressed her appreciation for these individuals.

“I am so proud of our District Educators of the Year,” she said.

“Each of them plays a crucial role in creating the best learning environment for our students. Their recognition is well-deserved and their work is exemplary of our staff across the district.”

The Menifee Union School District said it is proud to celebrate

the accomplishments of these outstanding educators. Each winner will move on to compete in their category at the county level which includes all 23 school districts in Riverside County. In the 2021-2022 school year, Menifee’s Confidential Employee of the Year, Tara Surguine, was selected as the Riverside County Confidential Employee of the Year. In the 2022-2023 school year, Menifee’s Principal of the Year, Daphne Donoho at Táawila Elementary, was selected as the Riverside County Principal of the Year.

With schools dating back to the 1880s, Menifee Union School District serves over 12,000 students across 16 physical campuses and one digital campus. As a California Pivotal Practices award winner, MUSD serves students from preschool through eighth grade.

MUSD is led by its 12th superintendent and is governed by a board of education composed of five publicly elected officials who serve their respective trustee areas.

Submitted by Menifee Union School District.

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Murrieta Valley students honored in December Diane A. Rhodes Special to Valley News The Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month program held its Thursday, Dec. 7, recognition breakfast at the Murrieta Sizzler restaurant, 40489 Murrieta Hot Springs Road.

Mary Walters, assistant superintendent of educational services at Murrieta Valley Unified School District, welcomed everyone to the event and invited program founder Sally A. Myers to explain the nonprofit’s purpose. Myers said the four local Student of the Month programs partner with community organizations such as Chambers of Commerce and school districts to celebrate and honor outstanding students who make a significant difference in their schools and community.

She said students are selected based on the mission statement to provide a local high school recognition program which will acknowledge college and trade school bound seniors for their character, their love of learning and their commitment to academics in addition to their participation in athletics, school activities, community service or their ability to persevere and overcome difficult life circumstances in a setting that honors God, country, family, community and free enterprise.

“We have celebrated over 9,000 students in our 32 years,” Myers said. “We have raised over $750,000 from our scholarship sponsors. Seven other communities are now doing Student of the Month programs which shows the legacy and respect for this program.”

Gift bags filled with gifts, certificates of recognition and more were donated by the program’s sponsors to the award recipients.

Each student was invited to the podium to share their personal story, past challenges and future goals with a room full of supporters that included principals, teachers, peers and family members, as well as community and school district dignitaries.

December’s students of the month are Murrieta Canyon Academy’s Ezra Oneill, Murrieta Mesa High School’s Ulises Velarde, Murrieta Valley High’s Anna Barba Lopez, Springs Charter School’s Danica Chavez and Vista Murrieta High School’s Brycen Ruud.

Ezra Oneill Murrieta Canyon Academy principal Matt Bean introduced Oneill as “an amazing young man who has found his stride while attending MCA the past two years.”

He shared that the senior has experienced a tumultuous upbringing which impacted his educational and

personal life.

“During middle school he lost his father who was navigating life in a wheelchair after a motorcycle accident,” Bean said. “Naturally, this impacted Ezra’s emotional wellbeing.”

Further, he witnessed the deterioration of his mother due to her addiction and eventual passing at the end of his sophomore year.

Bean said, “As a testament to that extreme resiliency, he faced this unique situation head-on with grit and determination.”

Ezra said, “Out of tragedy, I found an opportunity. I was fortunate to move in with my aunt and uncle after the death of my mom.

Beyond the necessities of life they provided me such as food, shelter and love, they also provided me with much-needed support and structure. They provided me with positivity and pushed me to do my best. More importantly they’ve taught me life lessons and accountability. With their support and the help of MCA, my mindset completely changed. I want to continue the momentum I have built.”

Ulises Velarde Murrieta Mesa Principal Scott Richards said, “Ulises is a professional at overcoming life’s obstacles. The smile you see on his face has not always been there.

He’s had his ups and downs with motivation, mental health, discipline and academics. He will tell you that ‘school is not my thing’ and from an early age his home life was in turmoil.”

Velarde said being part of the Unified program at the school changed his purpose in life. He wants to earn his teaching credential and return to Murrieta Mesa.

“If you had told me three years ago that my passion would be education, specifically special education, I wouldn’t have believed it,” Velarde said. “I now know my purpose is to help students with special needs.”

Unified Leadership and special ed science teacher Natalee Boggs said Velarde has been involved with Unified PE the past four years and Unified Leadership for the past year.

“A characteristic that really stands out to me about him is that when working with any special needs student, whether on or off the field and no matter what school they’re from, he’s always checking on everyone,” she said.

Anna Barba Lopez Murrieta Valley Principal Ryan Tukua explained that Lopez grew up in Tijuana, Mexico and moved to Murrieta in 2021, enrolling at the school as a sophomore.

“She was a 15-year-old girl who spoke little to no English, had never

Western Center Academy repeats as Riverside County Academic Decathlon champions Annual student competition featured more than 100 students from 11 high schools in Riverside County MORENO VALLEY – After winning the Riverside County Academic Decathlon for the first time in school history in 2023, Western Center Academy has repeated as champions at the 2024 Riverside County Academic Decathlon, and will once again represent Riverside County at the state competition in March in Santa Clara.

Western Center Academy also finished first in the Super Quiz, on the way to their overall first place finish.

Finishing second overall was Beaumont High School, while Elsinore High School was named as the third place winner. Hemet High School finished in fourth and Great Oak High School earned fifth place.

The 41st annual Riverside County Academic Decathlon competition featured teams from 11 Riverside County high schools from eight school districts with the theme, “Technology and Humanity.” The competition started virtually with essay writing and objective tests on January 13. All teams proceeded to the speech and interview competition and Super Quiz on Saturday, January 27, at Canyon Springs High School in Moreno Valley.

The California Academic De-

cathlon will be held March 22-23 in Santa Clara. The California state champion advances to the United States Academic Decathlon from April 25-27 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Academic Decathlon, like its ancient Greek counterpart, is a 10-event contest. Participants demonstrate their academic strength by completing seven written tests, writing an essay, delivering a prepared and an impromptu speech, and participating in an interview. The Super Quiz event was held before a live audience.

Each team is composed of nine students, three from each grade point category, and includes three Honor (GPA 3.80 - 4.00), three Scholastic (GPA 3.20 - 3.799), and three Varsity (GPA 0.00 - 3.199) students.

In the 2023 Riverside County Academic Decathlon, Western Center Academy from the Hemet Unified School District was named the champion for the first time in school history. Finishing second was Elsinore High School, followed by Corona High School in third, Beaumont High School in fourth, and Hemet High School in fifth.

Submitted by the Riverside County Office of Education.

Recipients of the Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month award for December are, from left, Ulises Velarde, Danica Chavez, Ezra Oneill, Anna Barba Lopez and Brycen Ruud.

Valley News/John Hess, Creative Industries Media Group photo gone to school in America and was taking on an entirely new world,” he said. “Anna took this challenge as an opportunity to do what others believed was impossible.”

Lopez was in the English Language program and took advantage of tutoring that was offered. Her senior class schedule now includes AP English Literature and Composition, IB Economics, AP Psychology, AP stats and Anatomy and Physiology. She is part of the AVID Leadership Team and is a member of the Latino Student Union and the Chinese Student Union due to friendships she has developed.

Her AP literature teacher said, “If Anna has a question she asks it, if she has a problem she solves it and if she has a bright idea she shares it.”

Lopez said after she grew closer to God, she put her focus on being the greatest version of herself.

“I know when you sacrifice your time to accomplish a goal, it is bound to happen no matter what,” Lopez said.

In the future, she hopes to become a psychologist to help others.

Danica Chavez Springs Charter School Principal Jackie Dee said Chavez completed 12 college courses, has a 4.46 GPA, desires to become a speech pathologist and volunteers at the local library and for vacation Bible school through her church.

Chavez said, “School has always been a top priority. I have received straight As my entire life on every report card and I worked hard to never receive anything less. I’ve also taken 12 college courses and earned an A in each one. By the time I graduate high school, I will have completed 15 college courses.

My goal has always been to go straight to a four-year Christian college and I have achieved that goal.

I got accepted to Biola University.

Helping children has always been something I love to do.”

As part of Biola University’s accelerated program, Chavez plans to earn a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders and a master’s degree in speech language pathology in just five years instead of six.

“I will also graduate with a minor in Biblical and theological studies,” Chavez said. “I’m hoping then to work at Biola’s speech language clinic where they offer free therapy to the community.”

Brycen Ruud Vista Murrieta High School Principal Celeste Scallion said, “Brycen’s journey is peppered with remarkable academic achievements and unwavering dedication to our motto of (CLASS): character, leadership, attitude, scholarship and service that shines throughout his every endeavor.”

She said his proficiency in math

and science reflects his academic prowess and aspirations to attend Cornell University’s S.C. Johnson College of Business and that he is a “shining example of what it means to embody excellence.”

Ruud holds many leadership positions on campus.

“I’ve been part of ASB for four years and part of football for four years and captain this past year,” he said. “I’m also part of lacrosse and some other things on campus but with those successes there has been some adversities.”

The most recent was when Ruud suffered a broken leg during a football game which ended his high school playing. He said the adversity was not so much the injury as it was losing part of his identity because football has been such a large part of his life since he was very young.

“I think going from a fast-paced life and so many commitments that I’m balancing to relying on other people and being left in my bed for three weeks was a big adjustment,” he said.

Ruud said he overcame this setback by developing skills that will continue to help him throughout life: adaptability, accountability and optimism.

For more information or to participate in the program, contact LouEllen Ficke at 951-415-2250 or Sally Myers at 951-775-0520.

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International Women’s Day March 8th, 2024 8am-3pm

More than an event, it’s a movement.

In the greater Southern California, women’s opportunities are limitless.

Inspiring, encouraging, and motivating women is what this movement is all about. For some, inspiration may mean a new career, for others it may mean exploring leadership, volunteering, or running for public office. In addition to inspiration, providing opportunities for women entering or re-entering the workforce or choosing to do something different is not easy to find, until now. A Day in Her Shoes is designed to provide motivation, inspiration, encouragement as well as career opportunities for women, empowering them to imagine themselves in new or different shoes and to connect with women that are already wearing them.

This event will feature • Iconic women speakers and panelists • An interactive exhibit area featuring our best regional employers • Mentorship pairing • Food and Beverage

• Take-away materials and gifts that foster career exploration and potential • Free Parking • Life-changing experiences • Limitless possibilities

International Women’s Day • March 8th, 2024 • 8am to 3pm Murrieta Hot Springs Conference Center 39405 Murrieta Hot Springs Road • Murrieta, CA 92563

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Temescal Canyon, Elsinore win CIF-SS cheer championships, Murrieta Valley wins State title

The Temescal Canyon Titans came out on top, winning the Division 2AA title at Martin Luther King High School in Riverside for the traditional cheer championships Saturday, Jan. 20.

JP Raineri Spor ts Editor Cheerleading is a sport that requires dedication, hard work, and precision. The best cheer teams across Southern California gathered at Martin Luther King High School in Riverside for the traditional cheer championships on Saturday, Jan. 20, which included a handful of teams from Southwest Riverside County.

The stakes were high as the competition was fierce, but two schools from inside the Valley News coverage area shone the brightest: Temescal Canyon and Elsinore. Murrieta Valley took second place in Coed cheer in Division 1, while Tahquitz followed in third place. Liberty High School took fourth place in Division 2 Coed. However, the big winners were Temescal Canyon Titans, who came out on top in Division 2AA, and Elsinore Tigers, who triumphed in Division 3 Coed.

The Lakeside Lancers took 19th place in Division 4A, and Paloma Valley Wildcats placed eighth in Division 4 Coed Division.

The Temescal Canyon Titans impressed the judges with their polished routine, flawless stunts, and upbeat energy. Their precision and synchronization were on point,

and their cheers and dance moves were well-timed. Not only did they put on a fantastic show, but they showed their dedication to their craft. Their hard work paid off, and they walked away with the CIF Southern Section title.

The Elsinore Tigers also knocked it out of the park. Their routine was energetic, captivating, and fun.

They incorporated impressive tumbling skills, high-flying flips, and synchronized stunts that left the audience in awe. They showed that they were a force to be reckoned with and took home the championship in the Division 3 Coed category.

The traditional cheer championships season continued on Saturday, Jan. 27, with the CIF Southern California State Regional competition at Mira Costa High in Manhattan Beach.

Murrieta Valley, who were the State Runner Up in 2022, won the Division 1 Small Coed State Championship after putting on an excellent performance. The Nighthawks did their job earning high scores for their impressive stunts, synchronized dance moves, and high-energy cheers.

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The Elsinore Tigers won the CIF Southern Section Division 3 Coed Cheer Championship Saturday, Jan. 20, at ML King High School.

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Murrieta Valley won the Division 1 Small Coed State championship at Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach this past weekend.

Local riders grind as Monster Energy AMA Supercross celebrates 50th anniversary race JP Raineri Spor ts Editor SAN DIEGO – Round 3 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross season was held Saturday, Jan. 20, at Snapdragon Stadium San Diego and of course the early stages of a Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship season can bring the unexpected. And yes, it’s that early season drama that pulls us all in and keeps it exciting. Through two rounds of racing in the 450SX class, the “expected” winners are doing what they do best. Winning.

Honda HRC’s rookie talent Jett Lawrence, who won Anaheim 1, and reigning champion Chase Sexton, who picked up the win in San Francisco, remain key figures.

But it was Aaron Plessinger’s night after he won the 450SX class Main event as the Monster Energy AMA Supercross celebrated its 50th anniversary race on a cold and rainy evening at Snapdragon Stadium. The top 5 overall in the early season standings are:

Aaron Plessinger takes the checkered flag in the 450sx main event.

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1. Aaron Plessinger (Hamilton, OH) – 60 points; 2. Chase Sexton (La Moville, IL) – 59 points; 3.

Jett Lawrence (Landsborough, Australia) – 56 points; 4. Jason Anderson (Edgewood, NM) – 49 points; 5. Cooper Webb (Newport, NC) – 49 points.

Nate Thrasher sloshed his way to the top spot in the 250SX class main event, as the track was more like a mud pit after rain fell for most of the early afternoon. Three local Southwest Riverside County riders made the 250SX main event field, Hunter Yoder (Menifee, 9th place), Joshua Varize (Perris, 13th place) and Talon Hawkins (Temecula, 19th place). The top 5 overall in the early season standings are: 1. Jordon Smith (Belmont, NC) – 67 points; 2.

Levi Kitchen (Washougal, WA) – 59 points; 3. Garrett Marchbanks (Coalville, UT) – 57 points; 4.

R.J. Hampshire (Hudson, FL) – 54 points; 5. Mitchell Oldenburg see SUPERCROSS, page C-3

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World Fighting Championship 163 hits Pechanga Resort Casino with Cyborg in top form JP Raineri Spor ts Editor TEMECULA – In her first combat sports outing of 2024, Cris Cyborg (3-0) made fast work of Kelsey Wickstrum in the main event of WFC 163 in Temecula last weekend. The boxing bout at Pechanga Resort Casino was scheduled for six rounds, but Cyborg only needed 81 seconds to put her on the mat after landing a knockout punch. Cyborg entered the boxing ring for the third time as a pro, following unanimous decision wins over Simone da Silva and Gabrielle Holloway.

In a men’s welterweight bout on the main card, San Diego’s Jesus Resendiz (8-0-1, 5 KOs) defeated Rosekie Cristobal (15-7) via corner

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stoppage between the third and fourth round. Resdendiz controlled the fight from the early parts of the opening round, put Cristobal down in the second with an overhand right and hurt the veteran fighter from the Philippines with a flurry of punches in the third.

Earlier, in a highly entertaining open division amateur bout, Murrieta’s Ramon Solano (El Cajon) put together a fantastic performance to upset the more experienced Mathias Bariss with a unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) three-round victory. Other notable victories on the night came from Angel Munoz with his defeat over Keith Carson (KO/TKO, 0:55 R4), Fernando Gonzalez with his defeat over John Paul Darcy (Unanimous Dec), Ulysses Navarro with his defeat over Mike Hansen (KO/TKO, 2:12 R1), and Christian Tinoco with his defeat over Brandon Truong (KO/TKO, 2:03 R1).

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Cris Cyborg (left) defeated Kelsey Wickstrum by KO/TKO in the first round of the WFC 163 main event at Pechanga Resort Casino. Valley News/Andrez Imaging

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Murrieta’s Roman Solano wins the WFC Amateur lightweight title belt by unanimous decision over Mathias Bariss at Pechanga Resort Casino Friday, Jan. 19.

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Nick Dunlop during the final round of ‘The American Express’ tournament Sunday, Jan. 21, in La Quinta.

Valley News/David Canales photo JP Raineri Spor ts Editor The 65th edition of The American Express concluded Sunday, Jan. 21, at PGA WEST’s Stadium Course in La Quinta. University of Alabama sophomore Nick Dunlap posted the tournament’s new 72hole scoring record (29-under-par 259; 64-65-60-70) in becoming the eighth amateur golfer (since 1945) to win a PGA TOUR tournament.

Dunlap, the 2023 U.S. Amateur and 2021 Junior Amateur champion who is No. 3 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, made his fourth PGA TOUR start

at The American Express, made his first PGA TOUR cut, and is the first amateur champion of a PGA TOUR event since 1991. At 20 years and 29 days, Dunlap is the youngest amateur to win on the PGA TOUR since Chick Evans at the 1910 Western Open (20 years, 1 month, 15 days). Dunlap’s thirdround 60 (12-under) at La Quinta Country Club tied for the lowest round by an amateur in PGA TOUR history (tied with Patrick Cantlay / Round 2 of the 2011 Travelers Championship).

Christiaan Bezuidenhout placed second at 28-under 260. Since Dunlap is an amateur, Bezuidenhout

Nick Dunlap holds up the trophy Sunday, Jan. 21, at The American Express tournament.

The American Express/Kyle McCune received the $1,512,000 winner’s share from The American Express’ record $8.4 million purse, but he collected a second-place share of PGA TOUR FedExCup points (300 points) available for the tournament.

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Area represented in Farmers Insurance Open, Pavon first-ever French golfer wins

Matthieu Pavon became the first Frenchman to win on the PGA tour since World War II on Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Torrey Pines Golf Course.

Donald Miralle/Farmers Insurance Open JP Raineri Spor ts Editor This past weekend the area was well represented in the Farmers Insurance Open, but it was golf tournament debutante and PGA TOUR rookie Matthieu Pavon that became the first French golfer to win on the PGA Tour. Pavon’s win is the first post-World War II era win for a Frenchman, earning his victory in his 11th Tour start after shooting a 3-under-par. With a 69 on Torrey Pines’ South Course in

Nicolai Hojgaard of Denmark finishes second at the 2024 Farmers Insurance Open.

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Saturday’s final round, Pavon’s overall score was a 13-under 275 (69-65-72-69).

Pavon held off runner-up Nicolai Hojgaard, of Denmark, by a stroke with a birdie on the 18th hole and collected a $1,620,000 winner’s prize from the Farmers Insurance Open’s record $9 million purse and 500 PGA TOUR FedEx Cup points. Pavon moves to No. 2 in the TOUR’s 2024 FedEx Cup standings and is projected to climb from No. 78 to No. 34 in the Official World Golf Ranking.

Chad Hambright, a 2013 graduate of Temescal Canyon, made six birdies and an eagle in the qualifying round earlier in the week, against one bogey, to earn his first career PGA Tour start.

With the Farmers Insurance Open featuring a Wednesday start and Saturday finish, Hambright didn’t have the luxury of practice rounds at Torrey Pines (with the first two rounds contested across Torrey’s North and South courses, before the final two rounds are played at Torrey South). But he got in, and

Kevin Dougherty, a 2009 Vista Murrieta graduate, hits off of the first tee during the second round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course Friday, Jan. 26.

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2024 Farmers Insurance Open Champion, Matthieu Pavon, wins the 2024 Farmers Insurance Open by 1 stroke over Nicolai Hojgaard.

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that’s all that mattered. The former Titan, who shot a +2, missing the cut for the final round at Torrey Pines, played collegiately at RCC, winning Orange Empire Conference Player of the Year honors in 2015.

Kevin Dougherty, a 2009 graduate of Vista Murrieta High School, also played in the Farmers Insurance Open, playing through the final round. Dougherty, who went on to play collegiately at Oklahoma State University, was in 90th position with a score of Even,

Pictured here in 2023, Chad Hambright, a 2013 graduate of Temescal Canyon, earned his first career PGA Tour start this past week at the Farmers Insurance Open.

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following the end of the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open. In the final round of the 2024 Farmers Insurance Open, Dougherty made birdie on the par-3 8th hole and ended at -2 in the final round, as well as overall, tied for 50th place, which netted him roughly $21,990 for the week. Full results from the tournament can be found by going to www.espn.com.

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Kevin Dougherty drains a putt on the 18th hole during the third round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course Friday, Jan. 26, in San Diego.

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SUPERCROSS from page C-1 (Alvord, TX) – 41 points.

Over 17 weeks, Supercross attracts some of the largest and most impressive crowds inside the most recognizable and prestigious stadiums in North America to race in front of nearly one million live fans and broadcast to millions more worldwide. For more information, visit www.monsterjam.com, www.

SupercrossLIVE.com, and www. feldentertainment.com for more information. The Monster Energy AMA Supercross returns back to Anaheim this upcoming weekend for Anaheim 2.

The SuperMotocross World Championship is the premier off-road motorcycle racing series that combines the technical precision of stadium racing with the all-out speed and endurance of outdoor racing. Created in 2022, the SuperMotocross World Championship combines the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and the AMA Pro Motocross Championship into a 31-event series that culminates in a season-ending two round playoff and SuperMotocross World Championship Final. Visit SuperMotocross.com for more information.

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Monster Energy AMA Supercross celebrates their 50th anniversary race at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego Saturday, Jan. 20. Valley News/David Canales photo

Garrett Marchbanks 250SX runner up is part of the field for the 50th anniversary race at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego Saturday, Jan. 20.

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Talon Hawkins of Temecula, CA rides in the 2024 Monster Energy AMA Supercross event held at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego. Valley News/Andrez Imaging

Nate Thrasher, winner of the 250sx main event.

Hunter Yoder of Menifee, CA rides in the 2024 Monster Energy AMA Supercross event held at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego.

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Talon Hawkins, Temecula, 19th place.

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Hunter Yoder, Menifee, 9th place.

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Joshua Varize, Perris, 13th place.

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Rose Care FUNdamentals February, 2024 Frank Brines, Master Rosarian Special to the Valley News

Winter in Southern California is usually short and sometimes confusing. For roses and many other plant types, winter is a time of dormancy, resetting the clock and readying resources for a burst of growth in spring. There are a few things you can do to help this process along and get them ready for a great year of rose blooms.

Pruning is the most significant of these. If you haven’t begun or finished pruning by now, don’t fear. There is still plenty of time to have blooms for rose shows or special spring events.

According to experienced rosarians, the proper time for the major annual pruning is “late winter.” This direction has many meanings in an area like SoCal which has numerous weather zones. Bottom line: Prune late enough to avoid risking frost damage to the tender growth that will emerge as a result of pruning.

In most of the Temecula Valley region, the last average frost date is mid-March, so that means you’re probably safe pruning in mid- to late-February. It is always a gamble and the best advice is to watch the weather. If there is winter rain during January/ February, pruning can be held off awhile since these rains make the ground colder and wetter than usual.

After this pruning, you can usually expect a flush of blooms eight to 12 weeks later, depending on the temperatures during that period – the warmer it is, the shorter the time until blooms arrive. But all things being equal, if you prune in the latter half of February, you will likely have blooms in mid- to late-April. If you want blooms for a specific date, count backwards approximately 10 weeks from that date. Pruning should be complete on that calculated date.

Understand the various classes of roses.

Different classes of roses benefit from different styles of pruning.

This month’s column presents pruning techniques that work well for the first five classes listed below. The rest have their own specific pruning needs but won’t be harmed by the methods described in this month’s column.

Hybrid tea roses can be thought of as “florist roses.” They are typically medium to tall at 4-8 feet, with large buds borne on long stems with elegant high centers before opening, and 30-50 petals.

If the blooms are consistently removed, most hybrid teas will produce a new “flush” of blooms every six to eight weeks. The ideal shape for a hybrid tea bush is an urn or vase shape.

Floribunda roses are typically short to medium height at 3-5 feet tall, bearing large clusters of flowers in a loose open style with 25-35 petals. They tend to bloom continuously through the growing season. The ideal shape for a floribunda bush is similar to a hybrid tea. They require less care and are ideal for beginner rose growers.

Grandiflora roses are a subclass of hybrid teas but with floribunda features. They have elegant showy clusters of three to five blooms with nearly hybrid tea form and a constant bloom cycle like floribunda They tend to be larger and taller than hybrid teas.

Useful protective equipment when pruning roses are gloves with arm protectors, a hat, a kneeling pad and drinking water.

Useful tools for cleaning pruning tools include steel wool, WD-40, a fine diamond file, rubbing alcohol and cotton balls.

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Miniature roses most often have hybrid tea or grandiflora flower form but are typically shorter and a bit more compact. True miniature roses grow between 15 inches to 30 inches tall, whereas “miniflora” tend to be closer to the size of a floribunda.

Polyantha roses are like floribunda but much shorter, with smaller, prolific blooms.

They work well for edgings and hedges and can be easily grown in pots. They are generally low-maintenance and relatively disease-resistant.

Shrub roses tend to sprawl from 5 feet to 15 feet in every direction, producing abundant clusters of blossoms. There are many subcategories, including the “David Austin English Roses” and the “Iceberg” varieties Pruning is relatively simple. First, inspect and clean out dead and diseased material from the center, then cut the shrub back to conform to the space you want them to fill by shortening canes and removing about one third of the growth.

Ground-cover roses are also called “landscape” roses. They are low-maintenance and well suited as space fillers. They sprawl outward but reach no more than three feet tall, are generally disease- and pest-resistant, and bloom continuously.

Climbing roses are not a class, but more of a description – that is, there are climbing roses that are hybrid teas, grandiflora, or floribunda. They can’t actually “climb” like vines, but they produce long, sturdy, upright and sometimes arching canes which can grow up to 15 feet, going beyond a trellis, fences, arbors or pergolas. They tend to produce more flowers on canes that have been tied to horizontal supports.

Get your pruning tools ready.

Before pruning, get your equipment in good order. Ideally, you will have these protective items: gloves with arm protectors, hat, water, kneeling pad and BandAids.

Also, assemble these cleaning supplies for your cutting tools: steel wool (0000), rubbing alcohol (70+%), solvent (e.g., WD-40), cotton balls, paper towels, clean rags and fine diamond file.

And these cutting tools: “bypass” hand pruners, longhandled loppers and hand-held pruning saw.

The standard hand pruner is good for cutting canes up to 1/2inch diameter; use your loppers or saw for anything thicker. Using your pruners on too large a cane can damage the cane and “spring” the pruner so it doesn’t produce a clean cut. Likewise, don’t overtax your loppers; the bigger the cane, the bigger your loppers need to be.

What does “bypass” mean?

Bypass pruners have a sharp cutting blade with a curved outline, which slices through the cane, and a dull curved non-cutting bar, which holds the cane in place during the cut. The sharp blade “by passes” the non-cutting bar. This style is in contrast to an “anvil” pruner which has a straight blade that comes down on a straight bar.

Follow these steps to get your tools ready.

Clean all tools as thoroughly as you can with WD-40 and/or rubbing alcohol. During your pruning, cleaning with alcohol between plants can help prevent transmitting diseases. Alcohol is also helpful as first aid for punctures and scratches to your skin.

Lubricate the moving parts with a little light oil, such as 3-in-1 oil, and make sure they operate smoothly.

Sharpen each blade with a small diamond file, which are available at garden centers, trying as much as possible to match the original bevel of the blade. Every 100 cuts or so, swipe the file over the blade a few times to keep it sharp. If you notice that your pruners are crushing the stems and/or leaving a “tail” – a small strip of tissue sticking up from the cut – then it’s past time to sharpen them.

Begin gross pruning.

For all cuts, orient your pruners or loppers so that the non-cutting bar is in contact with the portion of the cane that will be removed, and the cutting blade is on the side of the cut that will remain on the plant. It will make more sense when you are actually holding the pruners and getting ready to cut.

A word of caution when gross pruning: Look for the small nests of hummingbirds, as it is the nesting period for two varieties in the area. Also, if you discover praying mantis egg cases on any branches you remove, find a place to put the cutting where it will be undisturbed and the eggs can hatch so you benefit from the offspring.

In Southern California, rose bushes can grow quite large, so start with some gross pruning to bring the project down to size.

I use loppers to cut every shrub down by a third to a half – that is, leaving them a half to two-thirds their original height.

Next, remove all the leaves from the plant and discard into your green waste bin. This step removes diseased material and helps you see the plant’s structure clearly.

Use hand pruners or loppers to remove canes that are twiggy, dead, passing through the center of the plant or crossing and in physical contact with other canes – for those, remove the older of the two canes.

Begin fine pruning.

After removing all that stuff from the interior of the bush, you’re ready to do your fine pruning.

Prune each cane to a height that you feel comfortable with, likely between 12 inches and 24 inches tall.

When pruning a cane, make the cut above an outward-facing bud, which ensures that the stem grows away from the center of the plant. The cut should be at an angle, with the “back” edge of the angle at least the diameter of the cane, which allows enough space for a new cane of the same size to

emerge.

Note that there are always one to three buds wherever there was a leaf. “Outward-facing buds” tend to be from 3 inches to 6 inches apart. If you prune lightly to moderately – that is, if you keep your canes a little longer rather than shorter – and frost damages the tender young growth, you’ll still have some outward-facing buds to prune down to.

Attempt to end up with a domed top to the degree possible so the plant will bush out in a pleasing, balanced manner.

Clean and feed the rose bushes.

Clean the ground thoroughly of all rose debris and dispose of all materials in your green waste bin: Do not compost it.

Assess your irrigation system and make repairs while there is no new growth and before spreading mulch.

Apply a dormant spray to the plants and the soil surface to ward off diseases/pests. Adding a horticultural oil can be beneficial as a surfactant. Read the directions for both carefully.

Apply 2 inches to 4 inches of composted mulch to cover the entire garden area, but leave about 6 inches clear around where the rose emerges from the soil.

Do your first feeding after about 2 inches to 3 inches of new growth has emerged. I recommend lower values of the three elements, for example, Nitrogen [3], Phosphate [4],K Potassium [3]. Note the slightly higher value for Phosphate which nourishes the roots.

Two weeks later, begin with heavier feeding every two to four weeks for great blooms. I’ll cover feeding in future columns.

Be sure to visit Rose Haven Heritage Garden, 30592 Jedediah Smith Road, in Temecula. The cross street is Cabrillo Avenue. For more information, visit http://www.

TemeculaValleyRoseSociety.org.

Spread the word and spread the joy of roses.

When gross pruning, orient your pruners or loppers so that the non-cutting bar is in contact with the portion of the cane that will be removed, and the cutting blade is on the side of the cut that will remain on the plant.

After removing all that stuff from the interior of the bush, you’re ready to do your fine pruning. Prune each cane to a height that you feel comfortable with, likely between 12-inches and 24-inches tall.

When pruning a cane, make the cut above an outward-facing bud, which ensures that the stem grows away from the center of the plant. The cut should be at an angle, with the “back” edge of the angle at least the diameter of the cane.

Common pruning tools include bypass hand pruners, long handled loppers and hand-held pruning saw.

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Are e-bikes becoming a problem?

Tony Ault Staf f Writer The increase in the number of e-bikes on the road and on pedestrian sidewalks is becoming a concern to motorists and pedestrians alike.

There are California traffic laws that make it illegal to ride a motor-driven cycle, moped, motorized bicycle on a freeway or expressway if signs are posted to prohibit their operation. Any of those electric bicycles or mopeds that do not exceed the speed limit of 20 mph are allowed wherever regular bicycles are allowed. Many e-bikes and mopeds, however, are exceeding that limit, posing danger to pedestrians and regular automotive traffic.

Also, all moped, electric bike, bicycle, scooter and motorcycle riders are required to wear the proper safety helmets in California.

Temecula City Council and staff will be taking up the issue of e-bike safety and putting it on the next Traffic Safety Commission meeting agenda on Thursday, Feb. 22. Members of the public are welcome to share their comments on the topic, which will be examining how to ensure better safety measures for young e-bike riders in the community. The Murrieta City Council and other city councils may also be bringing it up in their future agendas.

Motorists need to be aware of the increase in e-bikes and their riders on the streets.

Caltrans projects The California Department

of Transportation is alerting the public that construction is taking place near Murrieta and Wildomar from Murrieta Hot Springs Road to Bundy Canyon Road. Weather permitting.

Daytime work is set from 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. throughout the week. Nighttime operations are planned from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Work is slated to end Saturday morning. All work is dependent on the contractor receiving proper materials for each job function. It can be changed or canceled at any time on Interstate 15 North and South from Murrieta Hot Springs to Bundy Canyon Road. There may be various lane and ramp closures occuring in the project zone. Watch for signage about possible lane closures.

Caltrans contractors will also be performing work in the City of Wildomar. Weather permitting.

The work is on the I-15 South from Bundy Canyon Road off ramp to the Olive Street bridge. The work includes installing guardrail system and terminal end system along the roadway. Lane 3 and right shoulder will be closed.

Nighttime operations scheduled Monday through Thursday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Friday through Saturday from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Saturday work will end Sunday morning at 7 a.m. All work is dependent on the contractor receiving proper materials for each job function. It can be changed or canceled at any time.

Caltrans continues to work on Highway 74 (Florida Ave.) corridor improvement project in

Hemet. This project will repave and rehabilitate 49 lane miles, install Traffic Management Systems, upgrade curb ramps, sidewalks and driveways to Americans with Disabilities Act standards, enhance e-bike lane signage and striping, and upgrade 29 bus pads within the project parameters. Weather permitting.

Work zone is from Winchester Road in Homeland to Fairview Avenue in Valle Vista for the project length of 11.2 miles.

Expect delays during nighttime operations. Use alternate routes to avoid any delays. Driveway, curb ramp, sidewalk construction and concrete pours will take place throughout the week. Watch for alternate route signage for business access.

Caltrans crews are continuing work on the Strawberry Creek Bridge retrofit and upgrade on Highway 74 leading from Hemet to Mountain Center bridge retrofit and upgrade project. The work will preserve the historical bridge.

While the crews have completed pouring the eastbound abutments and retaining wall, other work includes upgrades with slab overlay, new guardrail systems on the existing bridge and bringing lane and shoulder widths up to current standards.

Partial bridge demolition and falsework construction will begin soon. Traffic control will remain the same. Strawberry Creek Bridge daily operations: Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Construction schedule subject to materials availability and weather

conditions. Traffic control: A temporary traffic signal is in place at each end of the bridge with k-rail, making the bridge single lane access only. Wait for the green light before proceeding either up or down the highway.

Caltrans work on the $5.2 million slurry seal and rumble strips maintenance project on State Route 371 from Aguanga through Anza. Crews continue with striping operations from the junction of State Route 79 and SR 371 to the junction of State Route 74 and SR371. Work is weather and temperature dependent.

Hours of operation: Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect for striping operations.

Do not pass the pilot vehicle as the recently striped roadway needs to be set. There may be intermittent, short term closures for equipment relocation. Speed limits are reduced throughout the construction zone. The California Highway Patrol will be on scene to assist with traffic control and safety.

Caltrans continues work on the other end of SR-74 in Riverside County from the Riverside and Orange County border to Monte Vista Street just west of Lake Elsinore (Ortega Highway). Crews will perform work in various locations throughout the project zone. One-way traffic control with escorts will be in place from 8 p.m. to 9:59 p.m. During the hours of 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., the route will be closed to through traffic. Residents and commuters will need to utilize

the alternate routes to go around the closure each night beginning at 10 p.m. Access through the work zone will be prohibited during those hours. Work will take place nightly, east of the county line on SR-74, Monday through Wednesday. Weeknight work is weather dependent and subject to change or cancellation at any time.

Te m e c u l a a n d M e n i f e e freeway projects While the Interstate 15 to the junction of the Interstate 215 remains heavy with commuter and local traffic from Temecula through Menifee, the Temecula I-15/French Valley Parkway Phase 2 Improvements and the Menifee Holland Street Overpass on the I-215 are well underway on both sides of the freeways and work is progressing rapidly. The side roads and ramps off these two splitting freeways may be affected by the multimillion dollar projects requiring the movement of heavy vehicles. Drivers should be aware of signage and directions given by the crews.

Work on the Temecula Project can be seen at the northbound I-15 freeway flyway and the pillars going up on the Menifee Holland Street overpass. Motorists should be cautious in the two project areas. Information on the projects’ progress can be seen on the Temecula and Menifee City websites.

Tony Ault can be reached at tault@reedermedia.com.

Riverside County Department of Animal Services welcomed experts to kick off the 5,000 Cat Challenge

RIVERSIDE COUNTY – Riverside County Department of Animal Services hosted a panel discussion Monday, Jan. 22, featuring three national experts in community and shelter cat and kitten management. The event was held at the Western Riverside County shelter, 6581 Van Buren Blvd., in Jurupa Valley.

The panel, featuring television star and cat behavior expert Jackson Galaxy; and world-renowned cat experts and veterinarians Dr. Julie Levy, professor of shelter medicine at the University of Florida, and Dr. Kate Hurley, program director of the University of California Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, addressed cat rescue and “Trap-Neuter-Return” groups, as well as cat volunteers and foster caregivers.

“In 2023, the Riverside shelters had one of the highest cat and kitten intakes in the nation. This year, we’re happy that the Department of Animal Services is inviting the community to help save 5,000 cat and kitten lives,” Hurley said.

The department experienced the highest intake with a live release rate of 51%. In June 2023, Riverside began the pet support program which has helped save

more than 4,000 animals from the shelter, two-thirds of which were cats.

The community can help by growing in the community cat program, trap neuter/spay release, adoption, foster, kitten foster and cat rescues. All these actions will assist in improving the live release rate.

The experts visited the Jurupa Valley campus for three days to help the shelter and community cat advocates save 5,000 cats in 2024.

The practices they recommended are based on the Million Cat Challenge, which has resulted in more than 3 million cats’ lives saved across the nation since 2014.

“This opportunity stands to make a significant difference in the lives of cats in the community and entering the shelter system. I am grateful for this collaboration of experts to help us reach this goal,” Erin Gettis, director of Riverside County Department of Animal Services, said.

The invitation-only event was organized and moderated by Kristen Hassen of Outcomes for Pets Consulting, the organization that has been working with RCDAS since June 2023. A brief video of the event can be found

Community members listened to the panel discussion on cat rescue and management on Monday, Jan. 22.

Valley News/Courtesy photo at https://vimeo.com/905739401.

For more information on the Riverside County Department of Animal Services, visit http://www. rcdas.org.

Submitted by Riverside County.

Riverside County focusing resources on housing support, shifts unsheltered homeless point in time count to biannual cadence RIVERSIDE - Riverside County has made the decision to only conduct a sheltered homeless Point in Time count in 2024, and move to performing a full PIT in 2025.

This strategic shift, permitted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), will allow the county to allocate resources previously dedicated to the annual count toward housing support. The decision to move to a biannual count allows the county to focus on permanently housing those living in the streets, adding to the 6,104 housed since the 2023 PIT count.

Data from Fiscal Year 20222023 indicates Riverside County assisted over 17,260 unduplicated individuals, with 6,104 individuals receiving permanent housing and critical services. The results also point to a strong system of care, providing permanent housing solutions to 1 in 3 individuals.

Of the individuals connected to housing, 86% remain housed, and are on a track to long-term housing stability. This data is also being utilized to map out outreach coordination efforts and efficient provision of services across various regions within Riverside County.

“While we are not conducting an unsheltered count in 2024, we are intensifying our response to homelessness based on the data and knowledge acquired through the 2023 count, along with previous counts,” says Heidi Marshall, Director of HWS, the department responsible for conducting the PIT count. “The HWS Annual Report highlights our progress, which to-date has resulted in 5,186 new housing placements. We remain as committed as ever to addressing this crisis and amplifying our efforts to support those in need.”

Chuck Washington, Chairman of the Riverside County Board

of Supervisors, expressed his support for the decision, stating, “Our county recognizes the importance of utilizing data to drive effective strategies that combat homelessness. By shifting to a biannual count, we can redirect valuable resources towards housing initiatives while continuing to strengthen our system of care.

This decision aligns with our commitment to finding long-term solutions and improving the lives of our homeless population.”

By focusing on the provision of housing and utilizing data-driven insights, Riverside County aims to make significant progress in addressing homelessness. The county, along with the Continuum of Care, remains dedicated to its mission of supporting those in need and ensuring a brighter future for all residents.

Submitted by Riverside County Housing and Workforce Solutions.

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Concerned Anza couple offer reward for neighbor’s missing dog

Lost dog Holt is friendly with people.

Diane Sieker Staf f Writer A concerned Anza couple is offering a $500 reward for the return of their neighbor’s lost dog

Anza Valley Outlook/Courtesy photo Holt, who has been missing since Thursday, Jan. 4.

Mike Frank and Heather Gallant have posted flyers and made pleas for the dog’s safe return on Facebook.

“I’m choking on tears thinking of how cold it will be tonight,” wrote Gallant on social media Jan. 7. “We are now offering a cash reward of $500 in hopes he will be found and returned to his owners.”

Gallant said that though the dog does not belong to her, both she and Frank care deeply about him.

Holt is a medium-sized brindle short hair dog and very friendly to people.

“Holt who had no name when Mike and I first noticed him at this property down the road from us,” she said. “His owners called see REWARD, page D-3

Wanted Anza felon Sheriff ’s Rural Crime Team assists apprehended in Oregon Anza residents, ranchers Diane Sieker Staf f Writer

Diane Sieker Staf f Writer A wanted felon was arrested by Grants Pass Police following the burglary of a gun store in Oregon.

Antone Wayne Bayard, 27, of Anza, was detained after store cameras identified him as a suspect in the burglary Wednesday, Jan. 24.

According to a police press release, just after 6 p.m., Grants Pass Police Officers responded to a Firearms Retail Store in the 200 block of Redwood Hwy. regarding an alarm. Upon their arrival, officers discovered the front doors of the business had been smashed open, and multiple firearms had been stolen. Store surveillance showed a white pickup truck backing through the doors and a lone suspect taking multiple firearms. Grants Pass Police Detectives responded to the scene and began their investigation.

An image of the suspect from the surveillance video was distributed to local police officers, and a Grants Pass Police School Marshall advised detectives he had seen a subject matching the

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Rural Crime Team has been quietly working in the Anza Valley, assisting farmers, ranchers, grove and winery owners and backcountry residents to fight and solve local crimes. Their main goal is to focus on rural areas of Riverside County.

From recovering stolen tractors to probation sweeps, the men and women of the unit are often a welcome sight in the high country.

“Anza and Aguanga are some of the areas we want to start focusing on a little more,” said a deputy who is currently assigned to the Rural Crime Team. “We hope to use the Anza social media pages to post information of current crimes that perhaps the community could assist us with, such as identifying the owners of stolen equipment. Expect to see members of the Rural Crime Team in your community next, as we are just getting started.”

Recently, the Riverside County

Antone Wayne Bayard was detained after being suspected of burglary in Grants Pass, Oregon.

Valley News/CHP Courtesy photo description at a local grocery store the day of the burglary.

Further investigation by Grants Pass Detectives, Oregon State Police, Medford Police Detectives, the Rogue Area Drug Enforcement team, U.S. Marshals, and ATF identified the suspect through the School Marshall’s tip.

The suspect, who was identified see FELON, page D-4

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Rural Crime Team conducts saturation patrols in Anza and Aguanga communities. Anza Valley Outlook/Courtesy photo

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Bank offers a free mobile food pantry the second Saturday of every month at the AEC office, 58470 Highway 371, from 10:3011:30 a.m. All are welcome. CalFresh application assistance and free community health services are also available. Bring your own reusable bags to take food home.

Volunteers welcome. For more information, contact the AEC office at 951-763-4333.

F r i e n d s o f A n z a Va l l e y Community Library – Anza Valley Community Library is located at Hamilton High School, 57430 Mitchell Road. The library is open to the public, but not during school hours. Hours are 4-7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 12-4 p.m. on Sunday. Closed Monday through Wednesday.

Hamilton High School – Find out what is happening using Hamilton’s online calendar at www.hamiltonbobcats.net/apps/ events/calendar.

Hamilton Museum – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays at 39991 Contreras Road in Anza. For more information, call 951-763-1350 or visit www.hamiltonmuseum. org. Find them on Facebook at “Hamilton-Museum-and-RanchFoundation.”

Backcountry Horsemen Redshank Riders – Meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. Locations change, so please contact Mike by email at stumblinl55@gmail.com or by calling 951-760-9255.

Health, exercise, resources and recovery meetings Fit after 50 – 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Tuesday and Friday mornings at Anza Community Hall. Free.

Wear comfortable clothes and supportive shoes. Call or text instructor Teresa Hoehn at 951751-1462 for more information.

Narcotics Anonymous Meeting – 6 p.m. Every Tuesday at Shepherd Of The Valley Church, 56095 Pena Road in Anza. Open participation.

Veterans’ Gathering Mondays – 9-11 a.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 39075 Contreras Road in Anza. Men and women veterans come to share and help each other deal with post-traumatic stress disorder and other difficulties. Call John Sheehan at 951-923-6153. If you need an advocate to help with VA benefits, call Ronnie Imel at 951-659-9884.

The Most Excellent Way – A Christ-centered recovery program for all kinds of addiction meets Fridays from 7-8:30 p.m. and Tuesdays from 8-10 a.m. Program is court approved; child care is provided. Transportation help is available. The group meets at 58050 Highway 371; the cross street is Kirby Road in Anza.

AA Men’s Meeting – 7 p.m.

Meetings take place Thursdays at 39551 Kirby Road in Anza, south of Highway 371.

Alcoholics Anonymous – 8 p.m. Wednesday evenings at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road in Anza. For more information, call 951-763-4226.

Bereaved Parents of the USA

– The Aguanga-Anza Chapter of BPUSA will hold its meetings at 6 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 49109 Lakeshore Blvd. in Aguanga. For more information, contact chapter leader Linda Hardee at 951-551-2826.

Free Mobile Health Clinic – Open every third Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointment is needed.

Uninsured may only be seen in the Anza Community Hall’s parking lot or inside the hall.

Medication Assistance and Treatment for Opioid Dependence – Get treatment for heroin addiction. Transportation to the clinic is provided. For more information, contact Borrego Health’s Anza Community Health Center, 58581 Route 371, Anza.

For more information, 951-7634759.

Food ministries F.U.N. Group weekly food ministry – Deliveries arrive by noon Thursdays at the Anza Community Hall. To order a paid box and help feed those who can’t afford to pay, drop off payment and cash donations by Thursday at 1:30 p.m., to ERA Excel Realty, 56070 Highway 371 in Anza. Pay inside or drop off during the day in the red box outside. To drop it off, put name and request on an envelope with payment inside. A $30 box has about $100 worth of food and feeds six people. Half boxes are available for $15. Food is delivered once a week to those who cannot find a ride. For more information, call Bill Donahue at 951-288-0903.

Living Hope Christian Fellowship Community Dinner – Dinners at 1 p.m. are held the last Sunday of the month at the Anza Community Hall. All are welcome. Donations of time, money, etc. are always welcome.

Food for the Faithful – 8 a.m.

The food bank hands out food the last Friday of the month until the food is gone. The clothes closet will be open too. Emergency food handed out as needed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. FFF is a non-denominational nonprofit.

All in need are welcome; call Esther Barragan at 951-763-5636.

Bible Studies The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Anza’s Sunday Sacrament is at 10 a.m.; Sunday School is 11 a.m.

Priesthood/Relief Society meets at noon; Wednesday, Boy Scouts gathers 6 p.m. and Youth Night is 7 p.m. For more information, call Ruiz at 951-445-7180 or Nathan at 760-399-0727. The Wednesday Genealogy/Family History Class, 5-8 p.m., is open to the public at 39075 Contreras Road in Anza.

Native Lighthouse Fellowship – 10 a.m. The group meets the first Saturday of the month, and breakfast is served. All are welcome to fellowship together at the “Tribal Hall” below the casino in Anza. For more information, call Nella Heredia at 951-7630856.

Living Hope Bible Study – 8-10 a.m. Tuesdays at Living Hope Christian Fellowship, 58050 Highway 371, Anza. All are

welcome. For more information, call Pastor Kevin at 951-7631111.

Anza RV Clubhouse – 7 p.m., the second Wednesday of the Month, Pastor Kevin officiates at 41560 Terwilliger Road in Anza.

Monthly Christian Men’s Breakfast – 9 a.m. Breakfast takes place the fourth Saturday of each month and rotates to different locations. Contact Jeff Crawley at 951-763-1257 for more information.

S h e p h e r d o f t h e Va l l e y Lutheran Church – 10 a.m.

Weekly Wednesday Bible study takes place at 56095 Pena Road in Anza. Call 951-763-4226 for more information.

Valley Gospel Chapel – 7 a.m. Saturday Men’s Study meets weekly with breakfast usually served at 43275 Chapman Road in the Terwilliger area of Anza.

For more information, call 951763-4622.

Anza First Southern Baptist Church – Begin your week with Sunday School for all ages at 9 a.m., followed by Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m. On Sunday nights, the church has prayer on the 1st and 4th Sundays from 6-7 p.m. and Bible study on the 2nd and 3rd Sundays from 6-8 p.m. On Monday evenings, from 6-8 p.m., the youth group (6 to 12 grade) meets for games and Bible study.

Anza Baptist Church also offers Men’s and Women’s Ministries, a Homeschool Support Group, Summer Vacation Bible School and a Seniors’ Ministry. The church office is open Wednesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The church is located at 39200 Rolling Hills Road in Anza.

For more information, contact the church at 951-763-4937 or visit www.anzabaptistchurch.com.

Clubs Anza Valley VFW Post 1873, Capt. John Francis Drivick III Post – The Ladies’ and Men’s Auxiliaries are located at 59011 Bailey Road in Anza. Mail P.O. Box 390433. Request monthly newsletter and or weekly menu by email at vfw1873anzaca@ gmail.com. For more information, call 951-763-4439 or visit http:// vfw1873.org.

High Country 4-H Club – 6:30 p.m. Meetings are on the third Wednesday of the month, except February, at Anza Community Hall. 4-H Club is for youth 5 to 19 years old offering a variety of projects. High Country 4-H Club is open to children living in the Anza, Aguanga and surrounding areas. For more information, call Allison Renck at 951-663-5452.

Anza Valley Artists Meetings – Meetings at 1 p.m. are the third Saturday of each month at various locations. Share art, ideas and participate in shows. Guest speakers are always needed. For more information, call president Rosie Grindle at 951-928-1248.

Find helpful art tips at www. facebook.com/AnzaValleyArtists.

A n z a Q u i l t e r ’s C l u b – Meetings are held at 9:30 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road, Anza. For more information see our Facebook

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Anza Valley Lions Club – The Anza Valley Lions Club has been reinstated and is open to all men and women who want to work together for the betterment of the community. The group is working on securing a new venue for meetings. Meetings and events are posted on the Anza Lions Club of Anza Valley Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ LionsofAnzaValley. For more information, email president Greg Sandling at President.

AnzaLions@gmail.com or Chris Skinner at Secretary.AnzaLions@ gmail.com.

Civil Air Patrol – Squadron 59 is looking for new members of all ages. For more information, call squadron commander Maj. Dennis Sheehan from the Anza area at 951-403-4940. To learn more and see the club’s meeting schedule, visit www.squadron59. org.

Fire Explorer Program – 6 p.m. The program meets every second, third and fourth Tuesday of the month at Fire Station 29 on state Route 371 in Anza. Call 951-763-5611 for information.

Redshank Riders – 7 p.m.

Backcountry horsemen meet at the Little Red Schoolhouse in Anza, the second Thursday of each month. Visit www.redshankriders. com or call Carol Schmuhl for membership information at 951663-6763.

Anza Thimble Club – The club meets the first Thursday of the month at the Anza Community Hall, 43275 Chapman Road in Anza. The social hour is 11:30 a.m., and lunch is served at noon.

Contact Carol Wright at 951-7632884 for more information.

Organizations Te r w i l l i g e r C o m m u n i t y Association – 6 p.m. Second Monday of the month at VFW Post 1873, 59011 Bailey Road, in Anza. Potluck dinner open to all.

For more information, call Tonie Ford at 951-763-4560.

From the Heart Christian Women’s Ministries – Noon.

Monthly luncheon and guest speaker are held the second Saturday of each month. The $5 charge covers lunch at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road, Anza. From the Heart helps the area’s neediest children and invites all women and men to join in their mission.

Donate or help with the rummage sales twice a year to raise funds for the cause or other events. For more information, call president Christi James at 951-595-2400.

Anza Community Hall – 7 p.m.

General membership meetings are held the fourth Thursday of the month. Single memberships are $30 and include discounts to events for one person and 1 vote in elections and meetings.

Family memberships are $50 and include discounts for a family up to 5 members and 1 vote in elections and meetings. Business memberships are $50 and allows an employer to receive discounts for up to 5 people, including themselves, and includes 1 vote on elections and meetings. No government funds are allocated for the Hall, which pays its bills through memberships and swap meets. Mail membership to: Anza Community Building Inc. at P.O. Box 390091, Anza, CA 92539. The hall is located at 56630 Highway 371 in Anza.

For more information, call 951282-4267 or email achageneral@ g m a i l . c o m o r v i s i t w w w. anzacommunitybuilding.org.

Anza Civic Improvement League – 9 a.m. meets the first Saturday of each month at the Little Red Schoolhouse. The league maintains Minor Park and the Little Red School House, which are both available to rent for events. No government funds are allowed; the membership pays the bills – $10 a person, $18 family or $35 business membership. For more information, visit www. anzacivic.org.

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Driving in dense fog can be challenging Diane Sieker Staf f Writer Driving in dense fog can be challenging and dangerous. The Sanger Police Department in Sanger, California and sheriffs compiled some essential tips to help keep motorists safe while traversing California’s extensive roadways: 1. Minimize distractions by turning down the stereo, silencing phones and stowing them out of reach.

2. Reduce speed. Driving at a lower speed enables the driver to react safely to unseen obstacles.

3. Rolling down the car ’s window allows the driver to listen for other automobiles and emergency vehicles.

4. Motorists should use roadside reflectors and fog lines to guide themselves through twists and turns.

5. Not engaging cruise control allows a driver to maintain maximum control of their vehicle.

6. Windshield wipers and defrosters limit excess moisture and reduce glare for better visibility in fog.

7. Drivers should use their low beam headlights and utilize fog lights if they are available on the car or truck. These two tips enhance visibility without reflecting off the fog and back at the driver.

8. Using the road edge as a guide lets drivers stay in their lane and avoid drifting.

9. Increasing following distance by extending the count distance to at least 5 seconds allows for proper response time.

10. Drivers should be vigilant for animals in the roadway. Animals may be bolder and harder to see in the fog.

11. By using turn signals early, motorists can signal their intentions sooner than usual in low visibility.

12. If needed, drivers should pull off away from the road and if possible, pull off where they can be seen, such as under a street lamp.

13. When stopped, drivers can alert others with hazard lights.

However, hazards should not be used while driving in the fog.

“Headlights do not always come on automatically in the fog, nor do the taillights. You must manually turn them on. If you have to be out, make sure those lights are on, increase your following distance and slow down,” added Clark County Sheriff’s Office in Marshall, Illinois.

Doing these simple things can make a difference in arriving to a destination safely rather than not at all.

Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

Fog can create dangerous situations due to limited visibility.

Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo

REWARD from page D-1 him Dog.” Frank convinced the neighbors to allow the couple to help have the dog neutered, as he was constantly getting out of the fenced area and it was hoped neutering him would reduce his desire to roam.

“With the help of Hope Ranch he was fixed and spent his recovery time with us at our home. Then Holt’s owner said he needed him back. We went to the gate every night to be sure he was fed and watered and grew very fond of him over a period of about five months.”

When they noticed their canine pal was missing, Frank and Gallant sprang into action, plastering the town with flyers and social media

with posts about the pooch.

“Holt’s not even our personal dog,” Gallant said. “We heard he got out, but the neighbors were unable to look for him. He’s such a good dog, too. I pray someone has him safe - he would go with anyone, I’m sure. But I fear he’s still out and maybe packed up with other strays or dead. It just breaks my heart.”

The couple has received many tips of possible sightings but all have resulted in dead ends.

“It’s been over three weeks and the search continues,” Gallant said.

If anyone see a dog that matches Holt’s description, please call or text 760-997-3706.

Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

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Pull it out anywhere you see a Co-Op connections sticker, and say hello to savings!

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A search for a missing dog named Holt is ongoing in Anza.

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Anza Valley Outlook • www.anzavalleyoutlook.com • February 2, 2024

ANZA LOCAL FELON from page D-1 as Antone W. Bayard, a 27-yearold from Southern California, was tracked to a VRBO rental on Willow Lane in Grants Pass. It was also discovered that Bayard was wanted for a parole violation warrant out of Riverside County.

Friday, Jan. 26, just after 3 p.m., as Grants Pass SWAT members

began to surround the VRBO rental on Willow Lane, Bayard ran from the residence and was arrested a short time later.

Grants Pass Detectives are in the process of obtaining a search warrant for the VRBO rental, where they are confident they will recover the stolen firearms. Willow Lane has been reopened following a brief closure for police action and

for the safety of the community.

The Grants Pass Police Department thanks the assisting agencies for their support, as well as the Grants Pass community for their understanding and assistance.

Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

SHERIFF from page D-1 Sheriff ’s Rural Crime Team conducted a saturation patrol in the Anza and Aguanga communities.

For any assistance, please reach out to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office or the Southwest

Sheriff’s Station and ask for the Rural Crime Team, or contact them directly at https://www.facebook. com/RSO.RuralCrimeTeam or call (951)696-3000.

Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

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OPINION Editor’s Note: Opinions do not necessarily reflect the views of the Valley News & Anza Valley Outlook staff. We invite opinions on all sides of an issue. If you have an opinion, please send it as an e-mail to valleyeditor@reedermedia.com, or fax us at (760) 723-9606. Maximum word count 500. All letters must include the author’s name, address and phone number. The Valley News & Anza Valley Outlook reserves the right to edit letters as necessary to fit the publication’s format.

A message from District 5 County Supervisor Yxstian Gutierrez

As we navigate through the storm season, we need to stay prepared and vigilant. Severe weather can bring unexpected challenges, and being ready can make a significant difference in preserving the safety and wellbeing of our community.

I want to remind everyone that, in the event of heavy rain and potential flooding, sandbags are available at many of our local fire stations. Sandbags can be crucial in diverting water away from homes and businesses, helping

to prevent water damage and flooding. I encourage you to take advantage of this resource if you’re in a flood-prone area.

In addition to sandbags, here are a few key steps to enhance your storm readiness.

Stay informed.

Keep an eye on local weather forecasts and heed any warnings or advisories. Staying informed helps you make timely decisions.

Assemble an emergency kit.

Be sure to have an emergency kit ready. It should include essentials

like water, non-perishable food, a flashlight, batteries and any necessary medications.

Secure your property.

Check your home for any needed repairs and secure outdoor items from high winds.

Plan for power outages.

Have backup charging methods for your phones and consider a battery-operated radio to stay informed if the power goes out or if nearby cell towers go down.

Check on neighbors.

If you can, check on your

neighbors, especially the elderly and those who may need extra help.

Remember, preparation is key to navigating through stormy weather. By taking these proactive steps, we can collectively ensure that our community remains safe and resilient.

For more information on storm preparedness and where to find sandbags, contact our office at 951-955-1050.

Stay safe and prepared.

Yxstian Gutierrez Supervisor, District 5

REGIONAL NEWS

Goat crisis spurs search Tim O’Leary Special to the Valley News Hello again, friends and fellow travelers. I come before you today with an announcement and an alert.

First the announcement: a stellar column written by your humble narrator last July – which ran under the headline “Writer reports his foray into farming” – has won me a prestigious promotion.

I am now the official goat and chicken reporter for a media juggernaut that has become, by default, the lone surviving voice in a vast area that stretches from Bonsall to Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Hemet and Anza.

I don’t take this responsibility lightly, and I have a pedigree to prove I am worthy of this duty.

Beyond my family’s farm roots and my own little hobby farm, I have spun many an agricultural story over my 43 years in this wacky business. My crowning glory in this field came in 1985, when I was thrilled to be named an Honorary Chapter Farmer by the Lompoc High School’s Future Farmers of America chapter.

Top that, Woodw ard and Bernstein!

But enough about me and my amazing achievements. Now onto the alert.

“Sunshine” and “Gerard” have gone missing and Lara De Ann “Mama Goat” wants them back.

I knew this situation was serious when my publisher, Julie Reeder, asked me to nose around. Before long, I was communicating with Lara via phone, text messages and email.

She is heartbroken over her circumstances – the gnawing uncertainty over the condition and whereabouts of her “boys.” She misses them so much that she has offered $2,000 to buy them back from their current caretaker.

Lara initially sent me a 1½-page note that detailed the dilemma and poured out her heart to her fourlegged friends. “… I love you. I love you so completely. You are everything to me. I am envisioning bliss, starting

“Sunshine” is one of two missing goats.

Valley News/Courtesy photos

“Gerard” is the second of two missing goats. now, with you back in my life.

Cuddling, playing, singing praise to you both. We understand each other … ” Surely, this tragedy deserves coverage, I urged my line editor.

I soon learned more about Lara.

She is a 55-year-old vegan who currently spends a lot of time in Indio caring for her 85-year-old mother who is struggling with a range of health issues.

Lara was born and raised in California and attended college in San Diego. She said she was ordained by the Alliance of Divine Love. She describes herself as “an ordained spiritual/metaphysical/ mystical/non-religious reverend.”

As part of her ministry, for a fee she provides insightful guidance and performs weddings, memorial services and house blessings. She also has several side gigs.

She produces wall art that features her poetry. She sells World Peace Necklaces, animal birthday cards and poetic greeting cards. She does editing and proofreading work, helping folks with college applications, essays, poetry, letters. memos and more.

She seeks donations for animal causes and her goal of “creating my own goat sanctuary and healing center.”

She writes a blog about various subjects, including several essays that I found helpful in my floundering efforts at being a caregiver to my two goats, “Honey” and “Miguel,” whom I have lovingly nicknamed “Stupid 1” and “Stupid 2.”

One of Lara’s blog posts extolled: “Once you meet goats and sit with them, play with them, cuddle, nuzzle, brush, sing to, socialize with, you can never go back. They get under your skin, into your heart and begin to possess your mind so that you think about them a lot.”

That blog post made me realize I’ve been a horrible goat companion for more than a year.

Lara began her love affair with goats after her soulmate committed suicide when he was 24. A petting zoo goat, “Patches” helped Lara through her anguish.

Then another goat, “Rocky” took up the task when Lara encountered difficulties at the petting zoo.

Lara De Ann “Mama Goat” is nuzzled by “Sunshine,” one of the two goats that have become separated from her.

“Rocky picked up Lara’s shattered heart and healed her grief,” according to her website. Rocky later became gravely ill and died.

Sunshine helped Lara through Rocky’s loss and other emotional hurts. Then Gerard came into Lara’s life. The goats have had to bounce from farm to farm because Lara isn’t able to afford property of her own in an area that permits goats.

Most recently, Sunshine and Gerard were staying at a Temecula ranch. But the ranch was sold in November, leaving Lara the unwelcome challenge of finding the pair a new home in our costly, rapidly urbanizing area. She had no luck.

The new owner agreed to care for Sunshine and Gerard, but the task was apparently too taxing.

Thus, Sunshine and Gerard were given away as part of a herd of eight goats, and the new ranch owner won’t reveal the name nor the location of the person who has the herd now.

Lara doesn’t want to name the woman who gave away her goats nor portray anyone in a bad light.

She admits making some missteps along the way. She just wants her boys back.

If you’ve got a line on Sunshine and Gerard, Lara can be contacted through www.

FundraiserForAnimals.com.

As for me, it’s time to wag my tail and end this tale. I need to serenade my goats now, I think I’ll sing Bob Dylan’s “Tangled Up in Blue” to them.

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Anza Valley Outlook • www.anzavalleyoutlook.com • February 2, 2024 ANZA VALLEY OUTLOOK LEGAL NOTICES CHANGE OF NAME

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVSW 2400310 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: JAMES ANTHONY BISKUP-WEISE Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: JAMES ANTHONY BISKUP-WEISE Proposed Name: JAMES DENNIS RIVERS 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 Date: 2-29-24 Time: 8:00 a.m. Dept: S101 The address of the court: Southwest Justice Center, 30755-D Auld Road, Suite 1226, Murrieta, CA 92563 A copy of this 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: Valley News/Anza Valley Outlook Date: 1-11-24 Signed: Belinda A. Handy, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 4033 PUBLISHED: January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVSW 2311034 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: ANTHONY WILLIAM DANIEL Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: ANTHONY WILLIAM DANIEL Proposed Name: ANTHONY DOLORES ROMERO 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 Date: 03/28/2024 Time: 8:00 A.M. Dept: S101 The address of the court: Southwest Justice Center, 30755-D Auld Road, Suite 1226, Murrieta, CA 92563 A copy of this 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: Anza Valley Outlook Date: DEC 29, 2023 Signed: Belinda A. Handy, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 4026 PUBLISHED: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVSW 2400097 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: CHRISTY KHA PHUNG Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: CHRISTY KHA PHUNG Proposed Name: CHRISTY CHAU KHA 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 Date: 2-22-24 Time: 8:00 A.M. Dept: S101 The address of the court: Southwest Justice Center, 30755-D Auld Road, Suite 1226, Murrieta, CA 92563 A copy of this 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: Anza Valley Outlook Date: JAN 05, 2024 Signed: Belinda A. Handy, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 4027 PUBLISHED: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVCO 2400017 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: ANGEL RODRIGUEZ FLORES Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: ANGEL, RODRIGUEZ FLORES Proposed Name: ANGEL, RODRIGUEZ, FLORES 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 Date: 2/21/24 Time: 8:00 AM Dept: C2 The address of the court: Corona Branch, 505 S. Buena Vista, Rm. 201, Corona, CA 92882 A copy of this 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: Anza Valley Outlook Date: JAN 04 2024 Signed: Laura C. Garcia, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 4028 PUBLISHED: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVMV 2400341 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: XIADANI AMEYALLI LOPEZ Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: XIADANI AMEYALLI LOPEZ Proposed Name: XIADANI AMEYALLI GUTIERREZ 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 Date: 3-6-2024 Time: 8:00 AM Dept: MV2 The address of the court: Moreno Valley Branch, 13800 Heacock St. D 201, Moreno Valley, CA 92553 A copy of this 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: Anza Valley Outlook Date: 01/17/2024 Signed: Samra Furbush, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 4039 PUBLISHED: January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVSW 2400366 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: PABLO HERNANDEZ BECERRA Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: PABLO HERNANDEZ BECERRA Proposed Name: PABLO HERNANDEZ 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 Date: 3-7-24 Time: 8:00 a.m. Dept: S101 The address of the court: Southwest Justice Center, 30755-D Auld Road, Suite 1226, Murrieta, CA 92563 A copy of this 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: Valley News/Anza Valley Outlook Date: JAN 16 2024 Signed: Belinda A. Handy, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 4040 PUBLISHED: January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVSW 2400297 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: NAWAZ SHARIF MATKHAILI Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: NAWAZ SHARIF MATKHAILI Proposed Name: MUHAMMAD IBN ABDULLAH AL-HASHIMI 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 Date: 2-29-24 Time: 8:00 Dept: S101 The address of the court: Southwest Justice Center, 30755-D Auld Road, Suite 1226, Murrieta, CA 92563 A copy of this 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: Valley News/Anza Valley Outlook Date: JAN 05 2024 Signed: Belinda A. Handy, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 4041 PUBLISHED: February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2024

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202401035 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RETURN OF THE GOODS 16130 Via El Rancho, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 County: Riverside Daniel Ryan Mata, 16130 Via El Rancho, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above.

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).)

Registrant: Daniel Ryan Mata Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 01/24/2024 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). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 4046 PUBLISHED: February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202400978 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AH & SONS INC 521 E. Ramsey St, Banning, CA 92220 County: Riverside AH & Sons, Inc., 521 E. Ramsey St, Banning, CA 92220 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 01-01-2014.

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).)

Registrant: Amar -- Chand, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 01/23/2024 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). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 4047 PUBLISHED: February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202400758 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 10-4 DISPATCH SERVICE 45602 Alpine Place, Temecula, CA 92592 Mailing address: 45602 Alpine Place, Temecula, CA 92592 County: Riverside McKenzie Transportation Services, Inc., 45602 Alpine Place, Temecula, CA 92592 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above 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).)

Registrant: Howard McKenzie, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 01/18/2024 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). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 4048 PUBLISHED: February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2024

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202318363 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JM MARTINEZ PROPERTIES 33845 Rancho Vista Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234 Mailing address: PO Box 1853, Cathedral City, CA 92234 County: Riverside Joseph Xanitis, 33845 Rancho Vista Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above 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).)

Registrant: Joseph Xanitis Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/28/2023 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). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 4022 PUBLISHED: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202318141 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TUXEDO LIQUOR 5347 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92504 County: Riverside JENR Investments, Inc., 5347 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92504 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above.

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).)

Registrant: Elias Toumeh, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/22/2023 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). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 4023 PUBLISHED: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202318436 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. PACIFIC REAL ESTATE 2. PACIFIC MORTGAGE GROUP 2045 Compton Ave Suite 202, Corona, CA 92881 County: Riverside California Premier Services, Inc., 2045 Compton Ave 202, Corona, CA 92881 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 05/01/2006.

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).)

Registrant: Raeda Jaber, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/29/2023 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). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 4024 PUBLISHED: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202400017 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LINDABOBINDA’S DESIGNS PO Box 1679, #6071, Sacramento, CA 95812 County: Sacramento Linda Theresa Doubek, PO Box 1679, #6071, Sacramento, CA 95812 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 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).)

Registrant: Linda Theresa Doubek Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 01/02/2024 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). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 4025 PUBLISHED: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202400407 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TEN PERFECT NAILS 40820 Winchester Rd. #2100, Temecula, CA 92591 Mailing address: 45656 Nora Circle, Temecula, CA 92592 County: Riverside Dnaza Inc, 31069 Temecula Pkwy Ste C3, Temecula, CA 92592 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 1/11/2024.

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).)

Registrant: Duc Truong, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 01/11/2024 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). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 4031 PUBLISHED: January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202318027 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TRI-VALLEY DENTAL CARE 39885 Alta Murrieta Drive, Suite D4, Murrieta, CA 92563 County: Riverside Estavillo Dental Corporation, 39885 Alta Murrieta Drive, Suite D4, Murrieta, CA 92563 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 12/2005.

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).)

Registrant: Oanh Estavillo, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/20/2023 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). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 4032 PUBLISHED: January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2024

AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202314993 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WOODRIDGE FINANCE & INSURANCE CENTER 10955 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92505 County: Riverside Woodridge International LLC, 10955 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92505 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company This LLC is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above.

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).)

Registrant: Andrew Schmidt, Managing Member Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 10/12/2023 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). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 4002 PUBLISHED: November 24, December 1, 8, 15, 2023 Republished: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024 Name of business and registrant were misspelled in original publication.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202400400 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RAINBOW FARM 33228 Breighton Wood St., Menifee, CA 92584 County: Riverside S H Labor Inc, 33228 Breighton Wood St., Menifee, CA 92584 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above.

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).)

Registrant: Jong Soo Han, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 01/11/2024 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). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 4030 PUBLISHED: January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202317767 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MAMA X BRAND 33496 Winston Way Unit A, Temecula, CA 92592 County: Riverside Mama X Brand LLC, 33496 Winston Way Unit A, Temecula, CA 92592 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company This LLC is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 12/01/2023.

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).)

Registrant: Chelsea Anne Powney, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/13/2023 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). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 4036 PUBLISHED: January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2024

ABANDONMENT BUSINESS STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File Number: R-202305657 Filed Riverside County Clerk’s Office Peter Aldana The following fictitious business name(s) has been abandoned by the following person(s): WESTERN CONSTRUCTION 23873 Clinton Keith Road, Ste 205, Wildomar, CA 92595 County: Riverside Western Traffic Control, Inc., 23873 Clinton Keith Road, Ste 205, Wildomar, CA 92595 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Riverside County on 04/12/2023 Signed by: John Hernandez, President THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY ON 01/02/2024 LEGAL: 4029 PUBLISHED: January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202400636 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CLEANERGY 40712 La Salle Place, Murrieta, CA 92563 County: Riverside Spencer David Mack, 40712 La Salle Place, Murrieta, CA 92563 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above.

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).)

Registrant: Spencer David Mack Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 01/17/2024 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). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 4037 PUBLISHED: January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2024

ABANDONMENT BUSINESS NAME AMENDED STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT

OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File Number: R-202107682 Filed Riverside County Clerk’s Office Peter Aldana The following fictitious business name(s) has been abandoned by the following person(s): MURRIETA REGIONAL ANIMAL HOSPITAL 40165 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd, Ste L., Murrieta, CA 92563 County: Riverside Sidrah Nisar DVM, Inc, 4645 Temescal Canyon Rd Apt 203, Corona, CA 92883 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Riverside County on 06/10/2021 Signed by: Sidrah Nisar, President THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY ON 10/19/2023 LEGAL: 3984 PUBLISHED: October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2023 Republished: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024 The file number was incorrect in the original publication.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202400525 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: UBREAKIFIX CORONA 434 N. Main St. Suite 103, Corona, CA 92878 Mailing address: 434 N. Main St. Suite 103, Corona, CA 92878 County: Riverside MZY Investment, Inc., 17432 Caminito Siega, San Diego, CA 92127 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 01/01/2024.

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).)

Registrant: Khalil Bakhtari, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 01/16/2024 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). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 4034 PUBLISHED: January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202400820 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ANDERSON MASTERPIECE CONSTRUCTION 29741 Calle Palmas, Temecula, CA 92591 County: Riverside a. Jeffrey David Anderson, 29741 Calle Palmas, Temecula, CA 92591 b. David Curtis Anderson, 29741 Calle Palmas, Temecula, CA 92591 This business is conducted by a General Partnership Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above.

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).)

Registrant: Jeffrey David Anderson Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 01/19/2024 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). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 4038 PUBLISHED: January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202400968 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HUAZANO’S FAMILY CHILDCARE 84538 Calle Gregorio, Coachella, CA 92236 County: Riverside Toddler’s Academy II, LLC, 84538 Calle Gregorio, Coachella, CA 92236 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company This LLC is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 3/18/2020.

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).)

Registrant: Cesar Armando Huazano Heredia, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 01/23/2024 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). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 4044 PUBLISHED: February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2024

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Original File Number 1446340600023 ASSUMED NAME: KATHLEEN MARIE SNOW PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: care of 25177 Norwood Drive, Idyllwild California 00000 USA NAMEHOLDERS: Kathleen Marie Snow, beneficiary care of General Delivery Idyllwild California 00000 USA Snow, Kathleen Marie care of General Delivery Idyllwild California 00000 USA :Kathleen – Marie; .Snow: , statutory agentcare of General Delivery Idyllwild California 00000 USA

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Original File Number 1446498100028 ASSUMED NAME: CHRISTOPHER D’OYLY SNOW PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: care of 25177 Norwood Drive, Idyllwild California 00000 USA NAMEHOLDERS: Snow, Christopher D’oyly, care of General Delivery Idyllwild California 00000 USA Christopher D’oyly Snow, beneficiarycare of General Delivery Idyllwild California 00000 USA :Christopher - D’oyly; .Snow: , statutory agentcare of General Delivery Idyllwild California 00000 USA

I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as an agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/ her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

SIGNED BY: :Kathleen-Marie; Snow:, statutory agent MAILING ADDRESS: care of PO Box 937 Fallbrook California 00000

I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as an agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/ her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

SIGNED BY: : Christopher-D’oyly;.Snow:, statutory agent MAILING ADDRESS: care of PO Box 937 Fallbrook California 00000

EMAIL FOR OFFICIAL NOTICES: snowk@mail. com Filed: 01/08/2024 Steve Simon, Secretary of State State of Minnesota LEGAL: 4042 PUBLISHED: February 2, 9, 2024

EMAIL FOR OFFICIAL NOTICES: snowk@mail. com Filed: 01/08/2024 Steve Simon, Secretary of State State of Minnesota LEGAL: 4043 PUBLISHED: February 2, 9, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202400597 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: UBREAKIFIX MORENO VALLEY 12980 Day Street, Suite 103, Moreno Valley, CA 92553 Mailing address: 12980 Day Street, Suite 103, Moreno Valley, CA 92553 County: Riverside Persephone Investment, Inc., 17432 Caminito Siega, San Diego, CA 92127 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 12/15/2023.

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).)

Registrant: Khalil Bakhtari, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 01/17/2024 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). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 4035 PUBLISHED: January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202400965 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CEJA FAMILY CHILDCARE 83833 Corte Solis, Coachella, CA 92236 County: Riverside Toddler’s Academy I, LLC, 83833 Corte Solis, Coachella, CA 92236 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company This LLC is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on January 8, 2018.

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).)

Registrant: Jasmin Navarro Ceja, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 01/23/2024 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). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 4045 PUBLISHED: February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2024

Notice To Readers: California law requires that contractors taking jobs that total $500 or more (labor or materials) be licensed by the Contractors State License Board. State law also requires that contractors include their license number on all advertising. You can check the status of your licensed contractor at www. cslb.ca.gov or 800-321CSLB. Unlicensed contractors taking jobs that total less than $500 must state in their advertisements that they are not licensed by the Contractors State License Board.

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Anza Valley Outlook • www.anzavalleyoutlook.com • February 2, 2024

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FEBRUARY 2

Beatles Tribute

by Yesterday Showtime: 8PM • $25

MARCH 9

Pink Floyd Tribute

by Which One’s Pink?

Showtime: 8PM General Admission • $25

Must be 21 or older.

For tickets visit the Pala Box Office or call (800) 514-3849 11154 HWY 76, PALA, CA 92059 | 1-877-WIN-PALA palacasino.com Please Gamble Responsibly. Gambling Hotline (800) 426-2537

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FEBRUARY 23

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Sinatra & Big Band Tribute

by Matt Mauser Big Band Experience Showtime: 8PM • $25

MARCH 22

Lea Salonga Showtime: 8PM $85/$65/$45

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MARCH 1

All Female Led Zeppelin Tribute

by Zepparella Showtime: 8PM • $25

MARCH 23

Nirvana & Green Day Tribute

by Smells Like Nirvana & Not Green Day Showtime: 8PM General Admission • $25