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Two dozen residents and Menifee city staff attended a Zoom meeting Jan. 27 reviewing the way for nonprofit organizations to apply for more than $77,000 in Community Development Block Grant monies coming to the city. see page A-2

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Peg Moore, who served on the first Temecula City Council, died Jan. 18.

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Temecula is mourning the loss of one of its founding city council members this week.

Peg Moore, who was elected to the first Temecula City Council, served as a council member from incorporation in 1989 until 1992, died Tuesday, Jan. 18.

“We are deeply saddened to hear the news of Peg’s passing. She was a friend, a mentor and a leader that exemplified the heart of Temecula,” Temecula Mayor Matt Rahn said.

Moore’s involvement in Temecula began in the 1980s when she and her late husband, Jimmy Moore, fell in love with the Temecula Valley and served on the Incorporation Committee for cityhood. Jimmy Moore was the president and Peg Moore served as the secretary. Moore served on the city council until 1992, alongside Ron Parks, Karel Lindemans, Pat Birdsall and Sal Munoz.

“Without the actions and commitment to cityhood in the early

days by Peg and her husband Jimmy, Temecula would not have incorporated and developed into the city we enjoy today,” Rahn said. “Residents and businesses are still benefiting from Peg’s vision as part of Temecula’s original city council, and decades of continued service on the Old Town Local Review Board.”

Moore was known for being supportive of any enterprise that would benefit the city, Temecula Valley Historical Society member Rebecca Farnbach told Valley News.

“Peg was an amazing woman; she loved Temecula,” Farnbach said. “She encouraged my husband Darell and I with our efforts on behalf of historic restoration of the Vail HQ and in every endeavor to preserve history.”

According to a news release issued by the city, Moore served on the Old Town Local Review Board from May 2002 through July 2021, including as its chairwoman. Moore was an important see MOORE, page A-4

Menifee extends city hall closure, begins limited in-person appointments Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

Menifee is extending its temporary closure of city hall and other facilities until Monday, Feb. 14, but the city began offering limited in-person appointments to better serve the community, it announced recently.

In a news release issued Thursday, Jan. 27, Philip Southard, public information officer of Menifee, cited the closure as being in response to the continued impacts of the recent COVID-19 surge.

“To better serve the community during the extended closure, the city will begin offering limited appointments for in-person services,” Southard said.

The city began accepting appointments, which are available Monday through Friday, Monday, Jan. 31. Appointments can be set see MENIFEE, page A-6

Menifee extends a temporary closure of city hall and other facilities but offers limited in-person appointments.

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Menifee nonprofits and service agencies have until Feb. 14 to apply for CDBG funds Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

Two dozen residents and Menifee city staff attended a meeting via Zoom, Thursday, Jan. 27, reviewing the way for nonprofit organizations to apply for more than $77,000 in Community Development Block Grant monies coming to the city.

The CDBG program workshop, moderated by Edna I. Lebron, a Menifee senior management analyst, included a number of nonprofit public service agency representatives who heard they had until 3 p.m., Friday, Feb. 14, at the latest, to turn in their applications for a portion of the CDBG

ranging up to $10,000 each.

Lebron carefully outlined the application process to the listeners with a series of slides which can be obtained from the city to help fill out their paperwork needed.

She said there are a few changes to the way the applications were to be filled out but those are explained in the available slide presentation.

Menifee is receiving $515,000 in total CDBG funds that can be spent on city projects that help low to moderate income residents in the city. A total of 17% of those funds can be allotted to the nonprofit public service agencies applying, if they meet certain standards.

The city held a number of previous public workshops in different areas of the city to determine what is most desired by those low to moderate income families. The city council will review the public comments before making a decision on how the CDBG monies for the year will be spent.

Those workshops determined the community needed more help for the homeless, better transportation, lower rents, better internet connections and education for seniors and those in need.

The city will have a meeting with the Menifee Citizens Advisory Committee Tuesday, March 8, to gain their input on the projects and nonprofit agency ap-

plications before the city council meets Wednesday, May 4, where their choices for the CDBG funds will be announced.

The Community Development Block Grant program in California provides annual grants on a formula basis to entitled cities and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low to moderate income persons.

Only a few questions were asked by those attending, but they were assured by Lebron the slide presentation may be obtained from the city if requested and that

the application may be placed in the city’s drop box in front of the City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, in Menifee. The City Hall is currently closed for the next few weeks due to recent COVID-19 restrictions. The applicants were assured that the city picks up the applications each morning and they will be time stamped to be sure the CDBG applications are received before the Feb. 14 deadline.

Lebron advised the Zoom participants they can reach her by calling 951-723-3713 or at elebron@cityofmenifee.us.

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

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Lake Elsinore City Council struggles to approve commercial retail center Diane A. Rhodes SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

The Jan. 25 Lake Elsinore City Council meeting began as its members unanimously approved Consent Calendar items 4-13 and Successor Agency Consent Calendar items 14-18. The first Public Hearing to “Change Proceedings for Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 of the City of Lake Elsinore (Tuscany Valley/Crest)” did not result in any questions nor a staff report request and was adopted with a favorable vote by all members.

The next Public Hearing concerned the city council being asked to approve the planning application for a new commercial retail center at Lake and Mountain streets. The hearing was opened about 7:30 p.m. After about 90 minutes of discussion, a vote was taken where it was adopted by a majority of votes.

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the proposed project by a 5-0 vote Dec. 21, 2021, even though it was met with opposition from residents who live nearby.

The item was tabled at the last city council meeting of Jan. 11 to give staff time to prepare a report that addressed some of the concerns that were being raised.

At the Jan. 25 council meeting a staff report was presented by Senior Planner Damaris Abraham, who outlined the proposed development. The 6.07 acres plans to have two drive-thru restaurants, one express car wash, one convenience store with a quick serve restaurant and fueling station and two retail buildings, possibly an urgent care and a Postal Annex.

During the 45-day public comment period that ended Aug. 16, 2021, 25 comment letters and emails were received and 11 were received after that date. Responses to comments were provided in the Draft Final Environmental Impact Report which was presented to the Planning Commission and City Council.

City Council received seven requests to speak at the Jan. 25 meeting and three written communications submitted beforehand.

The main points, concerns and issues documented by those opposing the project are that it is unnecessary due to existing gas stations, car washes and retail centers that include many of the same services within a few miles.

The potential of traffic congestion on an already accident-prone Lake

An aerial map shows the location of the proposed Lake & Mountain Commercial Center in Lake Elsinore.

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A view simulation from southbound Lake Street showing the before and after of the Lake & Mountain Commercial Center development.

Street and a convenience store and gas station that will operate 24 hours a day, located near homes and schools, is also opposed by nearby residents. Homeowners fear their fire hazard insurance will be canceled due to a gas station’s proximity to a very high fire hazard severity zone. Opponents also assert that the proposed project sits on the existing Glen Ivy North Fault, a segment of the main Elsinore Fault, with the ability to create earthquakes that include fuel pipeline ruptures.

Also, health concerns such as Valley Fever have been expressed and documented.

The EIR includes extensive studies of geology and air quality.

Subsurface testing by two different geotechnical firms in 2007 and 2019 confirmed there are no fault zones. Dust suppression during construction is required. These studies were done to address concerns about health issues of one resident with Valley Fever who has been quite vocal in opposition to this project moving forward.

Per Abraham’s report, “the EIR determined that the proposed project will not result in significant and unavoidable project-level and cumulative impacts.”

Abraham’s presentation was followed by one from the applicant’s representative, Julie Vandermost Beeman, who addressed some of the concerns that had been brought forth by residents in recent months. Using slides, she explained the development plans for each part of the “neighborhood serving commercial and retail” center.

Apprehension about having a gas station in that area was raised considering the 2018 Holy Fire, a wildfire which burned thousands of acres of the Cleveland National Forest in Orange and Riverside counties and caused evacuations of Lake Elsinore residents. That

quality landscape and architecture as well as much-needed street improvements. She said the center is proposing to create 79 new jobs and contribute $233,000 annually to the city’s budget.

Speaking in favor of the project were Barbara Middlebrook, a 24year resident and Kim Cousins, President/CEO at Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Council Member Steve Manos, who grew up in that neighborhood said there has always been a history of the community being opposed to development.

“That corner’s been vacant for so long and it just doesn’t look good,” he said. “This is a growing city and there are growing needs within the community. I have sympathy for the neighbors that are concerned about change, there is always a fear of the unknown and what could potentially happen.

“I got elected to help the city develop out and improve and grow and expand. I hear the community and I know this might not be a popular opinion,” he said before supporting approval of the application.

Council Member Brian Tisdale said, “I respect the homeowners, but I also respect the developers who want to invest in our city.”

He abstained from voting.

Council Member Robert “Bob” Magee, who voted against the project, cited that the city council’s job is to carefully evaluate all evidence in front of them after due process has been followed. He said he has an issue with the sight distance on Lake Street. Although the area has been zoned for commercial use since 1984, he said his personal feeling is that this type of development should be closer to the freeway.

“While I support many of the aspects of this project I just can’t get beyond the ongoing opposition of the community and I believe

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the sight distance issue is simply unsafe and so, as proposed I just can’t support this tonight,” he said.

Mayor Pro Tem Natasha Johnson acknowledged that she lives in the project area but the distance from the development would allow her to vote on the matter. She said she has lived in the neighborhood since 1999 and has spoken to residents on both sides of the fence.

“Responsible development is our job,” she said. The City Council can regulate how something is built and they have aesthetic control over design and signage, but they can’t tell a developer who to franchise to. She said she was struggling to find a legitimate reason to say no to the project but couldn’t find any.

“This is a difficult decision for us tonight,” she said before voting to approve the application.

Mayor Timothy J. Sheridan said after he read the staff report, he was convinced this is a good use of the property.

“Is it perfect? No. But having an urgent care and Postal Annex to support the community is the right next step in that area,” he said before voting yes.

Araceli Jimenez is a 20-year Lake Elsinore resident who spoke openly about her opposition to this project ever since it was first proposed. She recently contacted Valley News and summarized her sentiments by saying, “This is an example of an untrustworthy, greed driven, tone-deaf, unnecessary and unsafe business project proposal being passed without regard to Lake Elsinore residents’ adamant disapproval, unyielding opposition, safety and well-being.”

The next regular meeting of the Lake Elsinore City Council and Successor Agency is scheduled for Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. For more information, www.lake-elsinore.org.

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was acknowledged by Beeman who stated that all gas stations are highly regulated by the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health Hazardous Materials Management Branch who oversee all construction and operations. She said gas station tanks are now double walled, have sensors and monitoring devices and are highly regulated and monitored.

Additionally, the South Coast Air Quality Management District requires that all underground tanks are equipped with vapor tight caps and seals, a spill box to capture any gasoline spillage and all equipment is maintained per California Air Resource Board.

Being located in close proximity to three schools, traffic congestion in and around the residential neighborhoods was also mentioned as a potential hazard for the young children walking to and from schools. Beeman said plans are to widen Mountain and Lake streets and add a sidewalk along the project’s perimeter. Residents suggested traffic counts for the area were done during slower traffic conditions during COVID-19 shutdowns, but it was actually conducted in 2019 so it is an accurate reflection of current norms.

Another concern was that there would be no direct oversight of the center, but Beeman stated that the applicant will be an owneroperator and has proven experience. Additionally, there will be 24-hour security on-site due to staffing at the store and gas station and private security could be added if needed.

In stressing the applicant’s benefits of the project, Beeman said a full environmental analysis with technical studies has been prepared. She said the project will move all existing utility power poles underground, improving the area’s aesthetic. Additionally, she said the project will provide high-

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Hemet accepts American Rescue Plan and state recovery funding with a standard allowance Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

The Hemet City Council voted to accept the $21,674,344 American Rescue Plan-Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund and a $10 million standard allowance at its Tuesday, Jan. 25, regular meeting held via teleconference.

The acceptance of the federal and state money must be used to directly align with the city’s adopted Strategic Plan and the final U.S. Treasury rules for its distribution.

During the council meeting, it was noted that in recent surveys made of the city’s departments, police and fire and from residents, there was $31 million in requests for ARPA and State and Local Fiscal Recovery funds.

“Obviously, these must be paired down,” council member Russ Brown said. The remainder of the council agreed, although Mayor Pro Tem Karlee Meyer was absent due to medical issues.

The council held a number of public hearings and launched a resident survey using Polco Inc. The surveys were launched in both the business and residential community to gather input on the

areas of concern and on the uses for the funding. One request, to pay all city employees and the police officers and firefighters $2,500 to $5,000 for their work during the COVID-19 crisis in 2020 and 2021, was already decided during a recent special meeting.

The remaining ARPA-SLFRF monies will be meted out in the next few months after several more meetings with the city council are held, but with the standard allowance, $10 million will be spent on specific community projects.

Already allocated is $1,183,307 for homelessness services with City Net for a three-year contract to provide street outreach, engagement and emergency shelter/ bridge housing. Also, the council allocated premium pay for public sector staff for essential work in the amount of $972,500, including the Polco Inc. community engagement survey and the eCivis Grant Management software system at $222,300 under administrative services.

The remaining $8,621,893 in ARPA-SLFRF standard allocation money remains up for discussion in later meetings. All of that money will follow the city’s Strategic Plan. A more complete descrip-

tion is found on the Hemet’s city website in the Jan. 25 City Council meeting portal packet.

The council discussed the proposal by the Riverside County Regional Parks and Open Space District in partnership with the state of California for the OffHighway Motor Vehicle Recreation Park in the county. One of six possible locations for the proposed OHV Park is the Diamond Valley Lake area of Hemet.

Brown and other council members were not in favor of the Diamond Valley Lake area citing the nearby McSweeny Ranch residential area, the Western Science Center and the current park used for many sports events. The council members said the noise and dust created by an OHV park would be disturbing to the residents and a health factor for the athletes using the facilities.

The other locations for the proposed OHV park are Banning North, Double Butte, Twin Pine Ranch, Banning South and Coachella South. All the locations have between 566 and 702 acres of land that could be used for an OHV course. The proposed Diamond Lake area has 702 acres available.

The council said they will let the

county know of their objections.

A public hearing was called to discuss the annexation of territory for the levy of special taxes for Heritage Ranch with some 299 residential units being built between Stetson Avenue, Palm Avenue, Chambers Street and Lyon Avenue.

The tax levy annexation was approved in resolutions that would provide police and fire protection along with landscaping and street maintenance. It includes CFD No. 2005-1 and CFD No. 2021-02.

The council gave its final approval for services by Epic Land Solutions Inc. for providing Real Estate Broker Services for the city’s 17.83-acre property located at the southwest corner of Stetson and Sanderson avenues. The amount through December will not exceed $50,000 for on-call services for additional city-owned properties in the surplus land of the city.

Council member Joe Males cast the only “no” vote, explaining he believed the agreement should be with a local brokerage and not out-of-town company like Epic of San Diego. There was a late request by Hemet broker Mike Perciful that was higher than

Epic’s offer, but it was refused.

Males was told that other local brokers who have surplus land buyers could still work with Epic on sales.

In other business, the council decided to send a letter voicing their greatest objection to California state’s latest bid to reduce the credits afforded to residents with now required rooftop solar arrays sending power to the electric grid. The credits now reduce the homeowners monthly electric bills that will eventually help pay off the solar installations.

While the measure, called the Net Energy Metering 3.0 Proceedings, is still being held before California Public Utilities Commission, the council is being asked for their opinion on the measure before a final decision is made. The measure is an effort to stem the current electric crisis facing power companies because of the recent California wildfires who many times are blamed for their cause and to help pay for the preventative measures being taken to prevent it from happening again.

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

Hemet’s 2021 ‘Year in Review’ summarized Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

The City of Hemet during 2021 reported reaching a number of major milestones including a strong and encompassing Strategic Master Plan for its more than 85,000 residents in years to come.

In a 23-page 2021 Year in Review booklet seen on the city’s webpage, Hemet City Manager Christopher Lopez said, “In 2021 we shared amazing milestones including the adoption of the Strategic Plan which serves as the guiding light for everything that we do. Connecting this high-level vision to the work our staff do every day helps ensure our goals and activities move both our organization and our City forward in a positive and productive direction.”

The webpage booklet provides an insight into each of the city department’s achievements made during the past year.

Some of those highlights are: The Hemet Fire Department made a great effort to make sure the city’s businesses and residen-

tial homes were up to standards, worked with the Hemet Global Medical Center to prepare its firefighters with the hospital’s Tactical Plan, reactivated Hemet’s Station 5 in the eastern part of the city, improved its EMS services in Station 1, created better communications with the Police Department, picked up a new fire utility pickup truck and improved its EMS life saving equipment.

More firefighters and paramedics were added as well.

The Hemet Police Department welcomed a new chief, Eddie Pust, it also saw major improvements in officer safety with better joint communication with the fire department and other area police and sheriff’s departments, new agreements with the Murrieta Police Department in its K-9 and SWAT team operations, fostered better positive relationships with local school and residents, a number of new officers were sworn in thanks to Measure U funds, and a number of major felony arrests were made.

The Hemet Public Works Department was proud to report

the Harvard Street Streetscape Project was completed enhancing the downtown area, responded well to a number of wind storm emergencies, developed a plan to rehabilitate and repair Water Wells 12 and 2A, repaired many athletic fields, made faster responses to citizen complaints and graffiti abatement, completed many needed street stripings, and made progress on establishing a Gibbel Park Skateboard Project.

The Hemet Community Development Department spent a great deal of time working on the preliminary plans for the planned 3,500-home McSweeny Ranch in the southeastern part of the city.

While plans are being formulated some model homes are open for viewing. It also worked on the required new Housing Element Progress Report for the city to meet the state’s low to moderate income home construction quota in the future. In July 2021, the Planning Commission recommended conformance of the City of Hemet’s Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2021-2022 to

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The Hemet Engineering Department completed more than 30 CIP projects from the Stetson Street Bridge to numerous slurry seal projects on the city’s roadways. Sidewalks were repaired, water mains were replaced, a new traffic signal was installed at Warren Road, making a Safety Analysis Report and connecting bikeways were among other projects completed.

The Hemet Public Library among other things became a COVID-19 testing center, began processing passport applications, became a polling place, passed out take home crafts, offered other children’s activities, added carousels for easy reading offers and became the place for the city’s annual State of the City address.

The Hemet Information Technology Division was expanded, streamlined digital information between different departments and the fire and police, expanded Office 365, improved their Fire Records Management System, began livestreaming the City Council meetings, relocated many computers and telephones making the systems more efficient and assisted in the deployment and training of new police telecommunications and dispatch equipment.

The Hemet Human Resources Division processed cost of living salary adjustments for all employees, updated all city job descriptions, transitioned from ICMA, Nationwide and Foresters to Voya as its deferred compensation pro-

vider and created photo boards to share at the Holiday Employee Appreciation Luncheon.

The Hemet Finance Department conducted a User Fee Study and updated the City’s Fee Schedule that was implemented in January and transitioned from Citibank to Wells Fargo for the City’s banking needs and is working with a newly hired investment consultant.

The Hemet City Clerk Department hired John Paul Maier to be the new City Clerk and promoted Brandon Yoshida to Deputy City Clerk, increased service to voter registrants and participants for the 2021 California gubernatorial Recall Election, worked closely with the Registrar of Voters Office to verify qualifying information, helped to more efficiently store city records and answer public inquiries.

Lopez, in the Year in Review, concluded saying, “2021 was a year unlike any the City of Hemet has seen before. And while there were obstacles in our path, Hemet confidently and adaptively responded to a diverse range of community needs which had a positive impact on our residents, businesses and our entire region.”

He added, “We should all be proud of where the City of Hemet is today and hopeful for where it will be in the future. Here’s to 2022!”

The complete 28-page Hemet Year in Review can be found on the Hemet City webpage hemetca. gov.

Tony Ault can be reached at tault@reedermedia.com

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was an “incredible woman who greatly loved” the City of Temecula.

“She was so proud to have been able to serve the city through her work on the Incorporation Committee, her time on the first City Council, her membership on the Old Town Local Review Board and the many community groups she supported,” King said. “She will be sorely missed by her family, her friends and the city she loved.”

City of Temecula officials are planning to include a memorial of Peg Moore to commemorate her service to the city. The tribute is expected to be built alongside her husband’s plaque in Town Square within the Civic Center complex.

Moore is survived by her daughter Marcia King, grandchildren Daniel King and Heather King, great-grandchild Bella Gadd and her sister Carol Floyd. In addition to her husband Jimmy Moore, she was preceded in death by her grandson Jarod Dowdell.

collaborator in decisions that shaped the landscape of Temecula, and she was known for protecting the historic charm of Old Town as it developed during 20 years of her service on the Old Town Local Review Board. Due to the many years of volunteerism in Temecula, Moore, along with her husband Jimmy, have been fondly referred to over time as ‘Mr. and Mrs. Temecula’ dubbed by City Manager Aaron Adams who worked closely with the couple since the 1990s.

“We’ve lost a treasure among our city’s founding leaders,” Mayor Pro Tem Zak Schwank said.

“This is a great loss for Temecula and we send our deepest condolences to her family. Peg’s love for Temecula and work ethic has been inspiring to us all. Her legacy as a devoted public servant will live on, especially in Old Town and here at City Hall.”

Peg and Jimmy Moore’s daughter, Marcia King, said her mother

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Lake Elsinore Business and Citizen of the Quarter are honored at City Council meeting Diane A. Rhodes SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Lake Elsinore Mayor Timothy J. Sheridan said the fun part of being mayor is the opportunity to recognize community members who are doing great things. At the Jan. 25 meeting, he presented plaques to the Citizen and Business of the Quarter for the 2021 fourth quarter on behalf of the city of Lake Elsinore.

Tina Breese owns and operates Elsinore Barber and Beauty on Main Street. She was singled out for her community support during the holiday season. Not only did she win the Winterfest “Historic Main Street Best Holiday Cheer Store Front” in December 2021 but her business was featured as the backdrop for the city’s first Monday Minute Dec. 20, a feature that is filmed each week for posting on social media.

Sheridan said another reason Breese’s business was deserving was because Dec. 19, Tina invited Santa and The Grinch to her store where each child under the age of 12 who visited received a Christmas toy.

“What you did was great for the community,” Sheridan said.

Breese was grateful and thanked her family and the community for helping out and donating toys and she looks forward to doing a similar event next holiday season.

“It’s been an honor to take over a store that has been there for 70 years,” she said.

Sheridan introduced Andrew “Drew” Jaime as “an exceptional individual in our community” as

Mayor Timothy Sheridan presents Tina Breese of Elsinore Barber and Beauty with a plaque at the Jan. 25 city council meeting for being chosen as the Business of the Quarter.

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he presented him with the Citizen of the Quarter award which read in part, “in appreciation of your commitment and effort to bring the Canyon Hills community together and elevate the quality of life in Lake Elsinore.”

For the second year in a row, Jaime put on the “Dudes of Canyon Hills Christmas Parade” and Sheridan, who served as the parade’s grand marshal in 2021, described it.

“He gets folks in the community to dress up their cars, he gets people who have classic cars to come out, he has gotten the Storm to come out,” he said. “We drive around the streets of Canyon Hills two nights in a row because Canyon Hills is a big community with about 4,000 residents.”

This year’s grand marshal was Captain Andrew Elia of the River-

side County Sheriff’s Department, Lake Elsinore Station. A motor patrol escorted the parade through the streets to improve safety.

The Menifee Valley Middle School choir put on a performance at the Sports Park, where the parade route ended. Since they were unable to have holiday concerts inside the school, Jaime and others helped facilitate an outdoor concert. They also sang Christmas carols at the end of the parade.

“A new addition this year was the Santa Rosa Academy Cadet Corps who escorted the parade procession into the Sports Park and also presented colors and sang our national anthem for us. They were awesome,” Jaime said. “I think there are a lot of deserving people in this community that should get this before me so I am very humbled and really appreci-

Andrew “Drew” Jaime is recognized by Mayor Timothy Sheridan as Citizen of the Quarter at the Lake Elsinore City Council meeting, Jan. 25.

Santa Claus is joined by The Grinch, then-Councilmember Timothy Sheridan and Tina Breese at the Elsinore Barber and Beauty’s community Christmas event Dec. 19.

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Temecula’s celebrates American Black History with Hiplet Ballerinas TEMECULA – The city of Temecula, Temecula Valley Museum and the Old Town Temecula Community Theater join the nation in recognizing and commemorating Black Americans’ many achievements and contributions to the country through several programs

in celebration of American Black History Month.

At Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street, the community can enjoy a mix of ballet and hip-hop by the Hiplet Ballerinas Saturday, Feb. 19, at 7:30 p.m. This final performance of the Temecula

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“Public meetings will remain open for limited in-person attendance on a first-come-first-serve basis to ensure social distancing,” Southard said. “Attendees will be required to take a temperature check and wear a mask when indoors. Meetings can also be viewed remotely via the city’s YouTube channel.

“The city will continue to actively monitor the COVID-19 situation and its operational impacts, and will make any additional adjustments as necessary,” he said.

For more information, visit the Menifee website at http://www. cityofmenifee.us.

Kim Harris can be reached by email at valleyeditor@reedermedia.com.

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“City staff is continuing to work diligently to increase our level of service while keeping our community safe.”

According to Southard, Menifee City Hall will also continue to offer services virtually via the “Zero Stop Shop” which provides online resources for many city services.

Customer service representatives will be available by phone Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. by calling 951-672-6777. The Menifee Police Department will continue to be available by phone at 951-723-1500.

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The one-night-only performance by the Hiplet Ballerinas will be backed with music.

A free, 90- minute, master dance class will also be offered as part of their dance residency Saturday, Feb. 19, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register at Temecula Theater’s Ticket Office at 866-653-8696.

Hiplet is a performance group based out of the Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center, and they were featured on “America’s Got Talent” in 2021. Hiplet was created by artistic director Homer Hans Bryant and evolved from the “Rap Ballet” of the 1990s. Hiplet fuses classical pointe technique with African, Latin, hiphop and urban dance styles that are rooted in communities of color. The group was designed to make ballet accessible to all, by mixing it with current popular songs that will be familiar to audiences who do not normally attend ballet performances. Performances may incorporate the rhythms of African drums with Tchaikovsky, arabesques and beatboxing or even tango en pointe – all while showcasing Hiplet’s trademark sass, hip movements and struts against popular music audiences will recognize between classical pointe technique, hip-hop and a variety of other dance styles.

For more information, visit http:// HipletBallerinas.com.

Tickets are on sale now for the Hiplet Ballerinas. Tickets are available for purchase at the ticket office of the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, which is located in The Merc, and online at http:// tickets.TemeculaTheater.org. For more information, contact the Temecula Theater ticket office at

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In celebration of American Black History Month, the Temecula Valley Community Theater presents a mix of ballet and hip-hop by the Hiplet Ballerinas, Saturday, Feb. 19.

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American Black History includes a restream of classical cellist Anita Graef and the virtual recitation of King’s “I Have A Dream Speech”

by Temecula resident Chris Warren on Temecula Theater’s Facebook and YouTube pages.

American Black History Month presents the opportunity to celebrate American achievements which have led the fight toward equity in the community. Tune in to the city’s social media pages with the Temecula Valley Museum, Old Town Temecula Community Theater and Temecula’s Community Services Department.which will look at Black Americans’ story in the country through civic leadership, military service, business, the arts, science, literature, sports and entertainment.

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At Temecula Valley Museum, 28314 Mercedes Street, the celebration of American Black History Month continues at the Temecula Valley Museum with the unveiling of a Student Art Mural honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The temporary public art piece celebrating Dr. King and Black History Month was created by 12-year-old artist AJ Pederson with contributors Kaia Bo and Landon Stingle. The beautiful, original mural is exhibited at Sam Hicks Monument Park, 28300 Mercedes Street, in Temecula.

The Temecula Valley Museum also invites residents to Second Saturday Cultural Celebrations held on the second Saturday monthly to celebrate a different culture or region. On Saturday, Feb. 12, the museum will examine the culture and traditions of Benin, Africa, with food, music and cultural facts.

Benin was the place where the last known slaveship, Clotilda, left Benin in 1860 to deliver slaves to the United States. The museum will also celebrate the life of Cudjoe Lewis (Oluale Kossola), a man imprisoned on that last ship, and the contributions that he and other Black Americans have made to the country. Finally, Patricia Justice, Ph.D., founder and CEO of GoSteam4Kids, will present portraits of inspirational Black Americans drawn by Tony Tobin Elementary School students.

The city will offer several virtual celebrations of American Black History Month on various social media outlets throughout February 2022. Follow @TemeculaTheater and @TemeculaValleyMuseum to participate.

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A salute to Temecula artists and storytellers Rebecca Marshall Farnbach SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

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Temecula history aficionados search online to buy a copy of the out of print “Temecula at the Crossroads of History” by Phil Brigandi. Some people own two copies, one kept in pristine condition as a “collector copy” while the other “working copy” is dog-eared throughout the pages. Brigandi did his homework when it came to research, and while he interviewed old-timers, he always found validation in primary sources before putting it into print.

He worked with the Temecula Valley Museum to produce the book and included many significant photographs.

Tom Hudson’s “A Thousand Years in Temecula Valley” is another classic publication that is chock full of entertaining vignettes and serious historic accounts. Hudson did not have the advantage readers have today with easy access to online databases from academic institutions.

He, in many ways, was the pioneer writer for Temecula history. In addition to the colorful stories within the volume, Hudson included multiple visual art images by Temecula’s artist Ralph Love.

Another lovely booklet is “Temecula Remembered” by Carole Henderson Wright who inserted a few drawings and many photographs.

A local librarian, Emily Gerstbacher, compiled “Temecula History a Chronology 1797-1993” that is helpful in understanding the timeline of events in the Valley.

When a reader has exhausted all the Temecula-based history books, there are some from the broader area like Anne Miller’s “Southern Emigrant Trail Through Riverside County” and others about the Warner Springs area and beyond. My recommendations are listed on the Temecula Valley Historical Society website at http://www.temeculahistory.org, under the tab “Recommended Reading.”

I should also mention the “Images of America” photo books that Loretta Barnett and I wrote with others for Temecula in general, the Wine Country, Old Town, Murrieta Hot Springs, Murrieta and Fallbrook.

We attempted to be faithful in telling the stories of the area with the photos available.

Except for Brigandi’s “Temecula at the Crossroads of History” and Gerstbacher’s “Temecula History Chronology,” the other publications are available at the Temecula Valley Historical Society’s antique store.

The Temecula Valley Museum on Mercedes Street in Old Town Temecula also carries many of them.

Regarding photographic art, Glen Travis took hundreds of photographs of the Temecula area in the 1990s, diligently documenting things and places that would not exist much longer. His extensive collection is owned by the Temecula Valley Museum. Also, there was an Eagle Scout who did a project in the 1990s called “A Day of Life in Temecula.” For the project, he gave disposable cameras to several people and asked them to photo document the city on that day alone. The Temecula Valley Museum owns that photo collection.

I appreciate the people who saved local photographs. The community can learn about the area by scrutinizing old photos saved in albums.

Pictures of things that were commonplace at the time are now valued for their rarity.

The three most well-known visual artists in the valley were Ralph Love, Roy Morrissey and Leverne Parker.

Love’s work is the most known of the three artists. Several years ago, when I boarded a plane in Kansas City my seat partner, a dentist in Washington State, told me he knew

about Temecula because he collected Ralph Love’s paintings.

Some of the most significant works Love created were those of scenes of the area as he saw them in the 1960s and 1970s. Thanks to him, we know how Old Town Temecula looked and can view a painting of the old Roripaugh barn that once stood on Jefferson Avenue. Love’s studio was on Old Town Front Street where the Baily’s restaurant patio is now. He is celebrated each year with the Ralph Love Plein Art event sponsored by the city of Temecula.

Roy Morrissey was one of Love’s many students. Unlike Love whose serious representations are treasured, Morrissey injected humor into his compositions. An example is one that he titled “Moonshine over Temecula” with the focus on a cowboy leaving a saloon under the light of a full moon.

Another of his works shows in the foreground of the landscape, a tiny artist painting the same scene.

Parker, who often signed her work “LaVerne,” is best known for watercolors of the chapels at each of the Native reservations in Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties.

Her collection is now on display at the Sherman Library in Laguna Beach. What Temecula historians most appreciate are Parker’s postcard sized pictures of street scenes depicting life in early Temecula. Her art studio is still intact at the historic Hotel Temecula.

In mentioning Leverne Parker, historians should also give her husband Horace Parker credit for his contributions to their understanding of Temecula history. He was an avid historian who interviewed old-timers to glean information that he published in small booklets. The most significant of his publications is the one he wrote about the January 1847 massacre in the canyon now flooded by Vail Lake. His source for the information was Tony Ashman, a Native American who knew some of the eyewitnesses of the massacre when he was a boy.

After reminiscing about the many people who have contributed to historians’ knowledge of Temecula, I beg the reader to ask what they can do to save the history. My advice is to keep taking pictures and to save them in the cloud. Print the images and label the backs. Too many digital photos are lost when cellphone data cards are corrupted.

When people hear an enlightening story about Temecula, repeat it and record it. Watch the historical buildings in town, and if one is threatened for demolition, advocate for it to be saved. Temecula residents are all in this together, and if this generation does not keep written records, no one will know what they have seen and heard.

Rebecca Marshall Farnbach is a member of the Temecula Valley Historical Society and is an author and co-author of several history books about the Temecula area. The books are available for purchase at the Little Temecula History Center and online from booksellers and at http://www. temeculahistoricalsociety.org.

Visit Rebecca’s Amazon author page at https://www.amazon.com/Rebecca-Farnbach/e/ B01JQZVO5E%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_ rwt_scns_share.

The Temecula Valley Historical Society’s Antique Store is located at the southwest corner of Vail Headquarters in the former Water Building. It is open Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and during special events on-site.

The Little Temecula History Center Museum, the red barn at the corner of Redhawk Parkway and Temecula Parkway in Temecula is open Sundays from noon to 5 p.m.

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Tough Mudders take on Lake Elsinore’s Storm Stadium during special event

A Tough Mudder participant exits the “Arctic Enema” obstacle during the Tough Mudder SoCal event at Lake Elsinore Storm Stadium, Jan. 29.

Participants charged through the cold “Arctic Enema” obstacle at the Tough Mudder SoCal event in Lake Elsinore.

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A group of Tough Mudder participants take off at the starting line before attempting a variety of challenging obstacles.

A Tough Mudder participant attempts to complete the “Castaway” obstacle during the Tough Mudder SoCal event in Lake Elsinore.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS If you have an upcoming community event, email it to valleyeditor@reedermedia.com, put “attention events” in the subject line. Readers should call ahead on some listed events for the latest updates especially in light of the latest COVID-19 and omicron variant restrictions.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Feb. 4 – 9 a.m. Registration opens for the April 20-30 Temecula Rod Run. For more information or questions, call 951-694-6480.

The Friday night cruise is April 20. The Show and Shine event is Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Feb. 4 – 6-8 p.m. Herrkooled VW club meets at the Vail Headquarters, 32115 Temecula Parkway, in Temecula. It’s OK to park on the property.

Feb. 5 – 8 a.m. to noon. Bulky item drop-off will be held in partnership with the city of Menifee and Waste Management in the main parking lot of Mt. San Jacinto College, 28237 La Piedra Road, in Menifee. It is a free event for Menifee residents, but no commercial waste will be accepted. Large appliances and mattresses are limited to three for each vehicle per trip. Bins will be available until full.

Feb. 5-6 – Temecula Valley Barrel Tasting: Build Your Own Itinerary is hosted by Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association.

Enjoy unfinished barrel and tank wine samples and newly released wines with two to three tastes at each winery stop, food pairings, live music at some locations and a commemorative wine glass to take home. With 30 participating wineries, the cost is $129 for a two-day event passport; $89 for Saturday-only event passport; $79 for Sunday-only event passport; $69 for two-day designated driver event passport and $49 for Saturday or Sunday-only designated driver event passport.

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Feb. 11 – 10 a.m. to noon. Pet Supply Drive hosted by Temecula Tots at Guenther Willows Park, 30005 Korbel Circle in Murrieta.

The drive benefits Barks of Love and Animal Friends of the Valleys.

All kinds of dog and cat supplies are welcome from pet food, toys to dog houses in new or good condition. See @TemeculaTots or email temeculatots@gmail.com.

Feb. 14 – Join coed adult slow pitch softball at Canyon Hills Community Park, 343460 Canyon Hills. For more information, email jhardin@lake-elsinore.org.

Feb. 19 – 7 p.m. Corazon de Mana entertainer will be featured at the Historic Hemet Theater, 216 E. Florida Ave., in Hemet. Tickets are $25 at the door, which will open at 6 p.m.

Feb. 19 – Vendors wanted for the fifth annual Paws for Law K-9 Trials benefiting the Murrieta Police Department. For times, place and details, visit http://www.paws4law.org or call 591-821-8775.

Feb. 23 – 5:30-9:30 a.m. Volunteers needed for the 2022 Homeless Point-in-Time Count in Lake Elsinore. Apply at the Lake Elsinore Cultural Center, 183 N. Main St., in Lake Elsinore. For more information, visit http:// Lake-Elsinore.org/PIT. March 5 – 9-11 a.m. Temecula Special Games will take place from 9-11 a.m. at Great Oak High School, 32555 Deer Hollow Way, in Temecula. Enjoy a time of free, fun and inclusive activities with athletes of all ages with developmental disabilities participating in noncompetitive games. Each athlete will be paired up with a high school volunteer with awards to follow. To register, contact http:// temeculaca.gov.

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50. Scornful cries 52. Legendary Giant 53. Likable 56. Hop dryer 59. French classic 63. Substitute doctor 66. Drink 67. “Just _____ bit” 68. Not fresh 69. Barely open 70. 1000 dollars 71. “Gaspard de la Nuit” composer 72. Sound on Old MacDonald’s farm 73. Once Down 1. Tomato type 2. Turn over 3. Gambling game

4. Calorie filled treat 5. A flower in Florence 6. Marc Antony’s love 7. Biblical spy 8. Scandinavian currency 9. Song division 10. “___ la Douce” 11. Olympic skater Babilonia 12. FedEx rival 13. Letter addition, abbr.

21. Mound 22. Firm ending 25. Go off script 26. Winnie-The-Pooh author 27. Wee 29. Land in l’océan 30. Arcing shots 32. C-G connectors 33. Shot 34. Should, with “to” 35. Star quality 37. Oui! 38. Defeat decisively 41. Barbie’s beau 42. Genetic initials 43. Internet service 48. Covering 49. Cookie Monster’s original name 51. Uncivilized 54. Tree that is the source of chocolate 55. Smiley face, for one 57. Divider of logs 58. Growths 59. Silent 60. Vigor and liveliness 61. Kennel cry 62. Wed., on Thurs.

63. Printer paper 64. “Are you a man ___ mouse?”

65. Early second-century date Answers on page C-6

City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, 951-672-6777, or online at businesslicensing@cityofmenifee.us.

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 Ave. and in Temecula at Grace Presbyterian Church, 31143 Nicolas Road, open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. but not on weekends.

ONGOING – Sun City Civic Association Monthly Square Dance sessions are held Sundays from 1:30-5 p.m. at 26850 Sun City Blvd., Sun City.

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 assistance programs. Call 800510-2020 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, 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 St. 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 are allowed.

WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS Feb. 6 – 6-8 p.m. Hope Service presents Poetry with Purpose open mic night for poets, writers and lovers of the written word at Topspin Pizza and Pong, 28588 Old Town Front Street, on the second floor. Food and drinks for sale. Donations welcome.

For more information or tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite. com/e/poetry-with-purpose-tickets-247939292097.

Feb. 7, 14 – 5:30 p.m. Lulule-

mon Temecula Run Club meets at Promenade Temecula, 40820 Winchester Road, Unit 250. Meet at the store every Monday and join the community in connecting through sweating together. These free family friendly runs range from 5K to 10K. Feb, 10 – 9-10:30 p.m. Participate online with experimental meditation from South Africa and breathing techniques from the Art of Living. Laws that govern mind and body are discussed with a guided relaxation time. This free event is for adults 18 and older only. Visit http://artofliving.org.

Feb. 17 – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Menifee’s annual Broker’s Appreciation Luncheon at Fairfield Inn and Suites, Civic Plaza Drive.

May 2-6 – Menifee restaurants celebrate the city’s return of “Restaurant Week.” This year’s theme, “Homegrown Flavors,” spotlights the growing local flavors and chefs that make Menifee’s culinary experience unique. For more information, contact the Economic Development Department at EconDev@CityofMenifee.us.

ONGOING – Caltrans offers volunteers a stipend of $250 a month for cleaning up highways from the Clean California Adopt a Highway Program. Visit http:// www.cleancalifornia.com for full details.

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. A potluck lunch is followed by a cultural program and short business meeting. Please come and enjoy company with fellow Scandinavians. Call 951-3091597 or 951-849-1690 for more information.

ONGOING – MilVet sends military care packages for deployed U.S. troops throughout the world and is seeking support for nutrition snacks, hygiene supplies and other small items that will show the love of those at home.

Help shop for most needed items without leaving your home by purchasing items remotely and having them delivered to volunteers for packing. All items on the list are special requests from deployed military men and women sent through Amazon at https://smile. amazon.com. Know someone deployed? Sign them up for monthly care packages: https://milvet.org/ request-for-care-packages.

ONGOING – 5 to 8 p.m. Temecula Community Services Department hosts “Art Off The Walls” every first Friday, featuring art from a variety of artists exhibiting in multi-genre forms. “Art Off The Walls” is housed exclusively at The Merc, 42051 Main Street, Temecula.

ONGOING – The First Fridays art events, in the ambiance of great music and food, are free and offer an exciting opportunity for varied artists to share their work with the community and the many visitors to Temecula. This event is held at The Merc and The Lot on Main, 42051 Main Street. For more information, call the Community Services Department at 951-6946480. Artists may apply using the 2021 AOTW Application online at https://temeculaca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11605/2021AOTW-Application.

ONGOING – 8 to 9 a.m. Attend the city of Wildomar’s Small Business Roundtable on the third Wednesday of each month on Zoom. Register by emailing kdavidson@cityofwildomar.org and put “small business roundtable” in the subject line.

ONGOING – Noon to 1 p.m. Attend Murrieta Wildomar Chamber of Commerce’s weekly

business briefing via Zoom or watch live on Facebook every Wednesday. Registration required at https://bit.ly/MWCBizBriefing.

The chamber business briefing is an opportunity to hear from city, county and business leaders about current and relevant business information.

ONGOING – Everything KETO classes. These interactive step-by-step workshops and classes on Zoom will guide students to begin this new way of eating and learn how to easily steer their decision making for effective results. For more information and to register, visit www.cityofmenifee. us/register or call 951-723-3880.

ONGOING – Menifee Community Services offers online driver’s education courses for a $21.95 fee. The course includes animated driving scenarios, instructional videos, sample test, 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 www. city of menifee.us.

ONGOING – 10 to 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 833349-2054.

ONGOING – Local chapter of the National Association of Female Entrepreneurs group helps women grow both personally and professionally and meets monthly. Contact Robbie Motter, the NAFE global coordinator, at 951-255-9200 or rmotter@aol. com for information about future meetings.

ONGOING – Hemet/Winchester National Association of Female Entrepreneurs meets monthly. For new meeting dates and destinations, contact director Joan Wakeland at 909-721-7648 or email Joanewakeland@gmail. com. Lake Elsinore/Murrieta/ Wildomar NAFE also meets each month in Lake Elsinore with director Sandie Fuenty. Call Fuenty at 714-981-7013 or email sandiesldy@aol.com to learn when meetings will resume.

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.

Trivia Night at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library TEMECULA – Do you consider yourself a trivia expert? What about your friends? Join us at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library at 30600 Pauba Road, for Trivia Night Thursday, Feb. 24, 6 to 7:30 p.m., for a night of fun and friendly competition.

Build or join a team of up to five people and show off your knowledge of books, movies, and more.

Not only are bragging rights up for grabs, but also a special prize. Let the games begin!

Trivia Night is open to adults 18 and over. Advanced registration begins at the library reception desk two weeks prior to the event.

Register as a team, individual, or ask to be placed on a team prior to the event.

Trivia night is sponsored by the

Friends of the Temecula Libraries.

For additional information, please call the Reference Desk at (951) 693-8940.

For a full list of programs and offerings at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library, please visit TemeculaCA.gov/Library and be sure to follow @TemeculaLibrary on social media for updates.

Submitted by city of Temecula.

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ENTERTAINMENT From a top-secret wine cellar in Temecula Wine Country, it’s…

The

Winery Review

Palumbo Family Vineyards and Winery

Palumbo Family Vineyard & Winery variety of popular wines from left, Tre Fratelli Maeritage, Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese.

The Mystery Wino SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Salute from wine country! I hope you survived “Dry January,” a pernicious invention likely foisted upon us by the soft drink industry. Here’s to a wet February.

Previously in this space, I wrote about Wilson Creek Winery, one of a handful of resort-style wineries in the valley.

On this trip, I headed south on Monte de Oro Road to a “micro winery,” Palumbo Family Vineyards and Winery. Both Wilson Creek and Palumbo wineries were established in 1998, but most similarities end there. While Wilson Creek Winery went big with 90 acres and more than 100,000 cases a year, Palumbo Family Vineyards and Winery stayed small with 13 acres and 1,500 cases a year.

The background Nick Palumbo is one of the few local winemakers whose previous career may be more interesting than his current one. In the early 1990s, he was the bassist for an alternative rock band called the Morning Glories. While I was writing college essays on the Hegelian dialectic, Palumbo made three albums and toured the country. He also trained as a chef in some of the top restaurants in New York City. As a fellow Gen Xer, I am supremely jealous.

When his music career petered out, Palumbo moved back to California to work at a restaurant in San Diego. On a weekend road trip, he fell in love with Temecula. In 1998, he and his wife Cindy purchased a home on seven acres of vineyards, embarking on a new career in wine. Nearly a quarter century later, Palumbo Family Vineyard and Winery is considered one of the premier small shops in the valley. It’s still a family business, with grown children and spouses now working there.

Palumbo produces very little wine, perhaps less than any other winery in the valley. Annual production is currently around 1,200 cases of which devoted wine club members buy the lion’s share. The tasting menu usually consists of five or six reds, almost all estate grown.

Nick Palumbo ages his wine in barrels about two years longer than most of his peers. It means supplies are limited. On my visit, they had sold out of several recent vintages, including cabernet franc, viognier, tannat and cabernet sauvignon.

When it comes to wine growing, slow and small suits the Palumbo family just fine. Wine is not just a business for them, it’s a way of life.

The visit I pulled into the cozy parking lot

Barbara Boyer and her daughter Blair Boyer, creator of the Wines Away wine blog enjoy a pour of wine from Darnel Damon-Dias of Palumbo wine inside the winery’s tasting room.

around noon on a balmy Sunday.

The larger wineries I passed on Rancho California were bursting at the seams, but it was mostly deserted at Palumbo Family Vineyard and Winery. A group of six middleaged friends from La Jolla chatted at one of the picnic tables beneath a giant tan sun shade. Another couple admired the views from an intimate table just outside the tasting room doors. The only sounds were birdsong and the breeze fluttering through the olive trees. It was a tranquil oasis.

The patio was framed by the former garage, which is now a tasting room, on my right and the large green production facility was on my left. The views from the patio were stunning – Mount San Jacinto and snow-capped Mount San Gorgonio to the northeast and Glen Oaks Hills to the south. In the foreground, Palumbo’s vineyards cascade down to Monte de Oro Road. A cover crop of grass grows between the rows. Like most local winegrowers, he advocates for environmentally friendly farming practices.

In my dozen or so visits over the years, I have rarely seen it busy here. Limos, party buses and large wine tours are discouraged. It is the perfect place, however, to have a long conversation with a good friend or to enjoy a sandwich with a book and a glass of sangiovese.

The Wine I collect my glass inside the snug tasting room and pay up front. The lone server is friendly and helpful; she knows everything she needs to about the wine. It’s $20 for five oneounce pours. Given the scarcity of the supply, you won’t find bargains here. Or food. Thankfully, I brought an Italian sub with me.

While Palumbo Family Vineyard and Winery has a strong reputation among aficionados, others may not appreciate their “older” wine. While most places in the valley are serving 2017, 2018 and 2019 vintages, Palumbo Family Vineyard and Winery is still serving their 2015 and 2016 vintages. These are library wines by Temecula standards. Extra age on the wines means more complexity, especially with Palumbo’s liberal use of new French, Hungarian, and American oak. My tasting notes are full of non-fruit flavors – earth, herbs, olive and spices. Those who are accustomed to more fruitforward, off-dry or “fresher” wines may be disappointed. There are no quick quaffers here.

The first wine I tried was the 2015 GSM, the classic southern Rhone blend that has become popular in Temecula and Paso Robles. In this case, it is mostly grenache and mourvèdre, with only 18% syrah.

Like most of the wines, the color is more garnet than ruby. The nose is vanilla, cinnamon and other oak

Palumbo Family Vineyards and Winery 40150 Barksdale Circle, Temecula, CA 92592 Tel: 951-676-7900 Email: info@palumbowines.com http://www.palumbowines.com Owner: Nick and Cindy Palumbo Winemaker: Nick Palumbo Founded: 1998 Acres planted: 13 Wines offered: cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, grenache, merlot, mourvedre, sangiovese, syrah, tannat, viognier, red blends.

Cases per year: 1,200-1,500 Price: $$$ (of $$$) ACCESS • Open Friday to Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. All other times by appointment only.

• Closed on major holidays.

• Wheelchair accessible.

TASTINGS & TOURS • Charge for tasting: $20 per five 1-ounce pours.

• Mini-tour and tasting by appointment ($75) • Large groups and limos must call ahead.

FOOD No food available. Outside food is allowed.

AMENITIES & ENTERTAINMENT Not much. Wine clubs. Certified service dogs only. For more information, visit https://palumbowines.com/.

spices. The taste is of dried fruit, black currants and some hints of raisin. It is peppery and a bit hot on the finish, thanks to the 15.3% alcohol by volume.

The 2016 Monastrell, which is another name for mourvèdre, has a heady aroma of caramel, vanilla and dried flowers. On the palate, I taste dark cherry, spices and cola.

The finish is also a bit hot for me, but complex and interesting as well. The 2015 Cellar Dweller “Left Field” is a blend of 25% sangiovese, 25% merlot and 50% grenache. The nose is fantastic – plum, tomato leaf, herbs and oak spices. The palate is a delicious combination of cherry, baking spices, earth, red plum and olive, with a medium intensity finish and smooth tannins.

My favorite wine of the day is the 2016 “Due Figli” Sangiovese.

As with all the wines, oak, leather and earth are quite noticeable on the nose, but the taste is bursting with cherry and other red fruits. It has a balanced finish with a luscious mouth feel. There is a ton of flavor and complexity in this wine.

Go to Palumbo Family Vineyard and Winery if you like premium red wines, French varietals, sangiovese, blends, aged wines, great views, small crowds, family-friendly, mellow vibe, knowledgeable servers, boutique atmosphere and mature clientele.

Avoid Palumbo Family Vineyard and Winery if you like Spanish or Italian varietals, whites, rosés or sweet wines, lots of amenities, wide selection, food trucks, restaurants, bargains, hipster vibe, party scene, people watching and dog friendly.

Patio and entrance to the tasting room at Palumbo Family Vineyard & Winery.

Valley News/Shane Gibson photos

Wine wisdom: “Give me books, French wine, fine weather and a little music played out of doors by somebody I do not know.” – John Keats

The Mystery Wino is a wine geek, vineyard owner, winemaker, and writer based in Temecula.

Next up: Baily Winery

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HEALTH

Kaiser Permanente to build medical office building in Baxter Village mixed-use project WILDOMAR – Kaiser Permanente announced Wednesday, Jan. 26, plans to build a medical office building on approximately 7 acres within the Baxter Village MixedUse Project located at the northwest corner of Wildomar Trail and Interstate 15 in Wildomar.

The property is entitled for a future 84,000 square-foot outpatient medical office building. While the land developer for the Baxter Village Project has begun site work, including street and sidewalk improvements, construction is anticipated to begin mid-2022 on the medical office building.

“Kaiser Permanente is proud to serve more than 160,000 members from within the growing City of Wildomar and neighboring communities in Riverside County,” Vita Willett, senior vice president and Riverside area manager of Kaiser Permanente, said. “Our new Wildomar Medical Office Building will give us the room we need to expand, ultimately bringing more health care services closer to home for many.”

Kaiser Permanente announces plans to build a medical office building within the Baxter Village Mixed-Use Project in Wildomar.

“If the past two years have taught us anything, it’s the importance of health care,” Wildomar Mayor Ben J. Benoit said. “We are excited that Kaiser Permanente is building in Wildomar and investing in the health care infrastructure for our community.”

Construction on the new medical office building is scheduled to be complete in late 2023 and will have nearly double the capacity of the current leased 34-provider office building. The new medical office building is planned to include imaging services, a pharmacy

and will house approximately 61 provider offices, including primary care, pediatrics, optometry, allergy, dermatology and other specialties.

Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. They currently serve approximately 12.5 million members in eight states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their per-

Kaiser Permanente sketch of a planned outpatient medical office building on approximately 7 acres within the Baxter Village Mixed-Use Project in Wildomar.

Valley News/Courtesy photos

sonal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists and team of caregivers. Their expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery and world-class chronic disease

management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education and the support of community health. For more information, visit http://about.kp.org.

Submitted by Kaiser Permanente.

County appeals to residents to donate blood amid supply drop City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Doctors at Riverside University Medical Center joined Riverside County supervisors recently in appealing to residents countywide to donate blood amid a drastic shortage that could cost lives.

“Blood is a miracle drug, bringing patients who are on the brink of death back to life,” Dr. Michael Mesisca, a physician at the county hospital, told the county Board of Supervisors Tuesday, Jan. 25, just ahead of a blood drive at the County Administrative Center in downtown Riverside.

“We have a fragile infrastructure

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with no major storage or reserve for blood. The crisis that has developed over the last four to six months has been truly alarming.”

Mesisca said hospitals and trauma centers throughout the county have been scrambling to restore depleted blood stocks, with units of product going to patients’ bedsides almost as fast as donations are collected.

“Our trauma centers have been tremendously impacted,” the doctor said. “A single patient can consume 40 units of blood. We don’t want to be in a situation where we have to tell loved ones of a patient, ‘We’re sorry. Your family member would have survived if we’d had more blood.’”

He said there have not been documented deaths due to the blood shortage – yet.

One of the chief concerns is whether hospitals can handle a mass casualty event in the face of precipitously low supplies.

“That’s what keeps me awake at night,” Mesisca said.

The shortage is impacting hospitals nationwide, and the doctor pointed to the coronavirus public health lockdowns as the principal cause.

“The school closures have hurt us,” Mesisca said. “High school and college blood drives were generating 400 to 1,000 units.

Faith-based organizations were not gathering.”

He said blood transfers from outside the county, previously accounting for 30% of aggregate supplies, have also plummeted.

According to the doctor, there has been limited headway persuading campuses’ superintendents to permit blood drives again, but “cancellations are still occurring because of COVID.” Public safety agencies have done a better job boosting support for donation drives, Mesisca said.

“This is a call to action,” he said. “We need more businesses and leaders to step up. It’s a tremendous challenge, but I’m hopeful that post-COVID we will be stronger.”

Board Chair Jeff Hewitt set aside time to make a blood donation, noting that the county government’s 22,000 employees offered a deep reservoir of untapped potential.

Supervisor Karen Spiegel said she, too, intended to help.

“People are afraid of needles,

I know, but the reality is, there’s somebody you know who needs the blood,” she said.

LifeStream Blood Bank has donation drives occurring in multiple locations this week.

In addition to the one in downtown Riverside Tuesday, there was another in Calimesa.

On Friday, a donation clinic will be in operation from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Riverside Community Hospital, 4445 Magnolia Ave. Another clinic is set for Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Farmer Boys restaurant, 1201 Sanderson Ave., in Hemet.

A final clinic is scheduled Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Menifee Town Center, 30125 Antelope Road.

Officials said donors must be at least 15 years old, and anyone under 17 must have parental consent. Mini physical exams will be required before a donation can proceed.

Prospective donors can make appointments ahead of time by calling 800-879-4484.

More information about donations is available at http://www. lstream.org/sos.

Social services celebrates staff who help public access needed benefits RIVERSIDE COUNTY – Eligibility technician Cristina Levalley said she knows her work makes a difference in helping struggling families put food on their table or an at-risk adult visit their doctor after years without health coverage.

Levalley is among nearly 1,100 eligibility technicians who help community members access health and human services in Riverside County. Monday marked the beginning of national Technician Appreciation Week, which recognizes the importance social service eligibility technicians play in bringing resources to communities in need.

Riverside County eligibility technicians connect residents

with CalFresh, CalWORKs and Medi-Cal programs that provide help with food, cash and health coverage. The Riverside County Department of Public Social Services administered more than $1.2 billion in benefits to one million county residents last year.

Levalley said she sees firsthand the struggles individuals and families face.

“That’s what makes this job rewarding – knowing that the services we provide can impact someone in so many positive ways, especially in this pandemic where people have lost their jobs and are dealing with so much uncertainty,” Levalley said.

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gram for DPSS, praised eligibility workers for playing a crucial role in helping strengthen communities by providing access to services that improve the health, economic stability, and wellbeing of all.

“We are really grateful for our eligibility technicians,” Gonzalez said. “They serve as lifelines to services for hundreds of thousands of children, families and seniors in Riverside County.”

To apply for available positions with Riverside County, visit https://rc-hr.com/.

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HOME & GARDEN

Teaming up with NASA, Rancho Water launches into space-age technology TEMECULA – In a residential neighborhood in Temecula, a homeowner waters freshly planted lavender at 6 a.m. As the water seeps into the ground, the water meter slowly advances and registers realtime water consumption in an app created by the Rancho California Water District to help customers budget and track their water usage.

At the same time, thousands of miles above Earth, satellites from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration can monitor the same neighborhood – tracking soil moisture, evapotranspiration and other data critical to addressing the statewide drought.

In a time when technology has become part of people’s daily lives and the western region of the United States is trying to reduce the impacts of an ongoing drought, water agencies are harnessing new technologies to address water challenges.

Water agencies, like Rancho Water, are looking to the skies, not only for rain and snowfall, but for satellites that can collect much-needed data used to forecast future water supplies. NASA is a new partner in their efforts.

Recently, Robert Grantham, general manager of Rancho Water, participated in a panel discussion with Mark Davidson, private sector engagement lead for NASA Western Water Applications Office, and Craig Miller, general manager of

Western Municipal Water District.

During the Association of California Water Agencies Conference, Thursday, Dec. 2, the panel presented satellite imagery and discussed some of the environmental tools that NASA is developing. These tools will help to better predict and forecast snowpack, precipitation and river stream flows. This global technology offers local water districts an opportunity to refine and more accurately forecast future weather patterns.

It is important for short-term planning during single dry year events; however, it also offered insights into longer-term trends, allowing the water industry to make smart long-term capital and water supply decisions and investments.

Utilized technology Some of the technology presented during the panel discussion is already being utilized by Rancho Water.

“We are proud to be on the leading edge of technology,” Grantham said. “The data that NASA is making available to the water industry will enable us to further advance our own programs. For example, we pioneered software that allows our customers to track their water usage in real-time and then correlate that to outdoor watering needs.”

He continues, “We are also better able to detect leaks and provide feedback to our customers in a way that allows them to save money and

reduce water losses, which benefits our whole community.”

The district developed custom technology, MyWaterTracker, to provide its customers with an easy to use, digital platform that enables customers to visually see and track their water use on a day-by-day basis. Customers can easily access the tracker from their mobile devices or in their online account for a real-time update. In addition, Rancho Water tracks evapotranspiration data and directly correlates that to each customer’s monthly water budget. The ET data tracks the loss of water from a vegetated surface through the combined processes of soil evaporation and plant transpiration, or the amount of water that is lost and needs to be replaced.

With that knowledge, Rancho Water adjusts customers’ outdoor budget so that enough water is available to keep landscapes healthy, but not overwatered.

Technolgy collaboration Carol Lee Gonzales-Brady, board president of Rancho Water, expressed her excitement about the collaboration.

“The groundbreaking technology that NASA is developing will directly benefit Rancho Water customers and our entire region as we strive to achieve our strategic goals,” Gonzales-Brady said. ”Through this partnership, shared data will assist us in modeling, planning, and budgeting

appropriately for future investments in water conservation, storage, and conveyance opportunities.”

Rancho Water board said they understood the need for collaboration across the water industry.

The information that NASA is developing will allow the industry to collectively better forecast water supplies, improve irrigation practices and crop management and make informed decisions on water transfers. Grantham said that this technology also provides a significant opportunity to support smaller and more rural water agencies within California.

Tools reduce costs “By developing tools for the benefit of our community and customers, we can do so in a collaborative way, which will reduce costs and make those tools available to the water industry at-large,” Grantham said. “This is just one way that larger agencies support smaller ones. It is something that we are very proud of because it is a meaningful way to address our collective water concerns. These challenges extend well beyond our own service areas.”

The local community is at the forefront of Rancho Water’s mission – providing high quality, safe water for the community. Not only is it important for Rancho Water to understand and use the collected data, it is equally important to make this information available to the

residents, business owners and agriculture managers in the area.

By educating the public, Rancho Water empowered them to aid in the long-term sustainability of their water sources. NASA agrees. Their main goal is to make usable, practical applications, which allow the stakeholders to realize the value of these programs and assume ownership of the process and products.

NASA helps projects For the homeowner watering their plants, NASA may seem like an unattainable federal government agency that is more focused on reaching for the stars than the ground beneath their feet. With new projects that go hand-in-hand with Rancho Water’s technology, however, it is clear that the agency responsible for putting a man on the moon is eager to save the precious resources on the planet.

The mission of Rancho Water is to deliver reliable, high-quality water, wastewater, and reclamation services to its customers and communities in a prudent and sustainable manner. Rancho Water is a local, independent special district, organized on August 16, 1965, servicing approximately 150 square miles and about 45,000 service connections in Temecula, Murrieta and parts of unincorporated Riverside County.

Submitted by Rancho California Water District.

What to know about refinancing a mortgage TEMECULA – Historically low interest rates have made now a good time to be a homeowner.

According to the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, also known as Freddie Mac, the average interest rate on a 30-year fixedrate mortgage in mid-September 2021 was 2.86. Just 10 years earlier, the average rate was 4.09.

That’s a significant dip, and one that’s saving homeowners tens of thousands of dollars over the life of their mortgages.

Interest rates dipped during the pandemic and have remained low ever since. That’s unlikely to last forever, which has given many homeowners a sense of urgency regarding refinancing. Refinancing can be financially advantageous, but there are some things homeowners should know before contacting their lenders.

Refinancing does not always save money over the long haul It’s hard to blame homeowners who jump at the chance to refinance their mortgages. Refinancing is often associated with significantly lower monthly payments, and such savings can be used to finance home improvements, pay for tuition or build retirement nest eggs. Homeowners, however, won’t necessarily save money over the long haul if they’re refinancing an existing 30-year

mortgage with another 30-year mortgage.

The mortgage experts at Mortgage Calculator said that a change terms mortgage refinance is characterized by a shift to a loan charging a lower interest rate. The initial savings with such a refinance are undeniable, but changing from one 30-year to another 30-year restarts the mortgage clock, which can add years to the time homeowners will be repaying their debt.

As a result, homeowners may end up paying more interest over time than they might have had they just kept their initial mortgage. Homeowners interested in a change terms refinance may want to look into switching from a 30-year to a 15-year mortgage. A shorter term mortgage will increase the monthly payment, but the loan will reach maturity much faster, greatly reducing the amount of interest homeowners will pay over the life of the mortgage.

Refinancing can be costly Lower monthly payments might be the number that catches homeowners’ eyes as they look to refinance, but it’s important that homeowners recognize that refinancing is not free. In fact, the personal finance experts at Kiplinger said that refinancing incurs many of the same costs that homeowners had to pay when they signed their

Refinancing can be financially advantageous, but there are some things homeowners should know before contacting their lenders.

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initial mortgage papers, including fees, taxes and appraisal costs.

These costs are sometimes paid up front, but they also might be rolled into the loan balance. In the latter instance, homeowners could be paying interest on their refinancing costs. Homeowners

who are refinancing solely because of lower interest rates should know that some lenders raise interest rates to compensate for refinancing costs. It can negate the savings and end up costing homeowners more money than the original mortgage.

Refinancing is an option for

homeowners who want to save money. Homeowners can speak with a financial adviser to determine if this is the best way to save money over the long haul or if refinancing will ultimately cost them more over the life of the mortgage.

Supervisors approve fire mitigation fee assessments on property owners City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, Jan. 25, approved the Riverside County Fire Department’s request to attach fire mitigation charges to the tax bills of more than 300 property owners who officials said have not paid the cost of abating weeds and other potential fire hazards around their parcels.

“We have to recover our costs.

We’re not trying to pad our general fund here,” Supervisor Chuck Washington said ahead of the 5-0 vote.

According to the fire department, 327 property owners in communities countywide are delinquent and owe $178,530 under the county’s Fire Hazard Reduction Program.

The amounts stem from activity in calendar year 2020.

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In most cases, the parcels that were mitigated were vacant, set off from main residences and near roads that might be threatened during wildland blazes, according to the fire department.

Officials said property owners were served with orders to abate or mitigate the potential hazards, and when inspectors received no reply or saw that no action had been taken within a 30-day period, landscaping contractors were sent to the locations under fire department authority to clear away the excess foliage.

“The purpose of the Fire Hazard Reduction Program is to reduce or eliminate fire hazards created by vegetative growth and the accumulation of combustible debris, which

poses a danger to the health, safety and welfare of the residents in the vicinity of any real property, as well as irreparable harm to sensitive habitat and species, according to an agency statement.

Properties in each of the five supervisorial districts were identified by the fire department as delinquent on payments.

Board Chair Jeff Hewitt asked officials whether any of the overdue payments had been resolved before the hearing, and a department representative said five individuals had initiated talks with the agency.

According to documents posted to the board agenda, delinquent property owners were billed anywhere from $254 to $3,159 per property. A $254 administrative fee was also folded into the final invoices sent to the property owners.

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Last August, Supervisor Kevin Jeffries expressed concern that the fire department had not moved forward with revising its appeals process to address mistakenly imposed charges.

“There have been cases in the past where it was not the actual property owner who was abated, but a party with a parcel next to them,” Jeffries said. “So the wrong

parcel was cited in the assessment.

There hasn’t been an appeals process for an improper assessment.”

Officials assured Jeffries that the agency was making progress in amending the current process to ensure errant assessments are dealt with before reaching the board.

The issue was not raised again during Tuesday’s hearing.

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Hemet Treasurer pleas for additional part-time help in her elected office Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

Sue Savage, Hemet’s elected treasurer, argued her position has been compromised by recent city council actions as she took to the podium during the council’s public comment time, Tuesday, Jan. 25, saying the city is continuing to lose revenue with its continued recommended investments.

Savage, before her election in 2021, appeared many times before the council, saying its longterm investments and bonds were poorly managed and suggesting changes in their banking and financial interests.

On Tuesday night, she stood before the council, asking for an additional part-time employee to help her department in three areas with interest rates, changes in California state law and social media.

She said the changes in interest rates would give the citizens of the community opportunities to earn more or less money on their investments. She said there were many investment opportunities and they should make the best of those opportunities. She also said the city needed to keep up with the new state laws which have to be incorporated in its policies.

She noted the treasurer’s Facebook page was almost non-existent, denying residents the ability to look into what the city is doing with its investment portfolio.

She said she sent the council emails, telling them how they could earn $40,000 more in their investments, that were ignored by the city manager and the council members.

“The citizen’s of Hemet are denied earning the $40,000,” Savage said.

Supporting her finding, she said the city has more than $8 million

in the bank that is earning virtually no interest at this time, costing the city more than $100,000 in the past year.

With that finding, she said it was with “great sadness as I stood here meeting after meeting, talking about the deficiencies regarding our investments in Hemet. Here is the way I look at it. The treasurer shouldn’t spend the day preparing speeches and airing the dirty laundry of Hemet, or the treasurer can spend the day figuring out the very best interest rates and earning the most money for the citizens of Hemet.”

The council in the public comment section is not permitted to respond directly to the public or residents, but it can take them under consideration for later public meetings.

The city council, shortly after Savage was elected, hired an investment firm and asked the city manager to supervise the city’s investments in the future. This move was done over Savage’s objection.

She argued that the elected treasurer’s department should oversee the city’s investments and not a private firm and the city manager.

It was the council’s decision that a qualified investment firm would be better suited to handle the city’s investments in light of the ever changing state laws concerning city investment policy, yet in Hemet, the city treasurer is an elected position to oversee the city’s financial health, chosen by its voting residents.

In other public commentary, Savage argued she will continue her efforts to take back the full treasurer’s responsibilities in her elected office.

The council has made little response to her issues.

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

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U.S. Small Business Administration, Business Forward announce launch of the ‘Small Business Digital Alliance’ WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration and Business Forward Inc., a nonprofit organization working with small business leaders in support of policies promoting America’s economic competitiveness, announced the launch of the Small Business Digital Alliance. A joint public-private cosponsorship, the SBDA will connect small businesses with critical tech resources to start and expand their e-commerce business to scale for success. The new initiative will also feature a series of free briefings and training to help small businesses access and utilize these digital tools to reach new markets, find diverse talent, improve operations and raise capital.

Beyond access to technical skills development and tools, the SBDA will play a significant role in helping entrepreneurs expand their networks – a key component for small businesses as they seek new customers and stronger relationships with vendors, lenders and other stakeholders needed for success. Through the SBDA, the SBA

and Business Forward will convene some of America’s most respected leaders in business, government, economic development and other aligned spaces to facilitate cooperation and help small business owners fully harness the power of technology to fuel growth.

“The world’s economy has grown increasingly digital, particularly over the course of the pandemic, and small businesses have pivoted and adapted by adopting technology at incredibly high rates,” Isabel Guzman, administrator of the SBA, said. “Through our new Small Business Digital Alliance and agreement with Business Forward, the SBA will help more small businesses accelerate their online and social media strategies to power their businesses in e-commerce and better engage with their customers where they are,” “And as access to high speed internet increases, thanks to President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s $65 billion in broadband infrastructure investments, the SBA will be working to ensure that entrepreneurs in every

community in America are ready to take advantage of new opportunities to innovate and leverage technology to start, operate, grow, and be resilient.”

Small businesses depend on a comprehensive suite of tools to expand their customer base, manage their growth, find and retain talent and enter new markets, including globally, but often encounter obstacles. Aligned with the Biden-Harris administration’s focus on equity and leveling the playing field, the collaboration with Business Forward through the SBDA will prioritize creating access to competitive opportunities and lowering barriers to entry for small businesses, especially those from historically underserved and disadvantaged communities across the country.

“In today’s economy, small businesses are moving online to attract customers, open new markets, develop new products and obtain capital – and there is a range of new digital tools and services that can help, particularly when small

businesses partner with their community,” Jim Doyle, president of Business Forward, said. “By leveraging their community’s local tech incubator, VC firm, university lab, training program and free digital tools from global businesses – small businesses are more likely to succeed. Collaboration is critical, and the SBDA will help small businesses and their communities work together to achieve and maintain critical mass for success.”

The SBA and Business Forward, along with members of the SBDA, will also host a series of joint virtual and in-person events across the nation to include policy briefings on small business trends and showcase the digital tools small businesses can take advantage of – free of charge. A list of members of the Small Business Digital Alliance will be released in the coming weeks. For more information, contact info@smallbusinessdigitalalliance.com or visit http://www. smallbusinessdigitalalliance.com.

The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American

dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow, expand their businesses or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit http://www.sba.gov.

Business Forward is a nonprofit organization working with 250,000 local business leaders from across America who support innovative and market-based solutions to our country’s biggest challenges. With the help of Business Forward, business leaders have briefed more than 650 mayors, governors, members of Congress and senior administration officials on how to create jobs and accelerate our economy. Learn more at http://www.businessforward.org.

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County approves MOU with Menifee for Environmental Health services Joe Naiman WRITER

Riverside County approved a memorandum of understanding with Menifee for the county to provide Department of Environmental Health services to the city.

A 5-0 county Board of Supervisors vote Tuesday, Jan. 25, approved the memorandum of understanding which provides vector control, Local Agency Management Plan services for on-site wastewater treatment systems and services related to sewage, trash and garbage complaints. The Environmental Health director was also given the authority to enter into and implement similar memorandum of understandings with other local jurisdictions subject to approval of the wording by county counsel. The memorandum of understanding will be effective for five years, although it can be renewed if the city and the county both support an extension.

Menifee had requested that the Department of Environmental Health provide the services. The city will reimburse the county for staff time, including travel time and time spent attending city meetings.

The city will also reimburse the county for the cost of pesticides and other supplies. If the city approves

the expense in advance, the city will also reimburse the county for aerial application of pesticides, aerial photograph and other expenses related to Environmental Health services.

Menifee will be billed quarterly.

The California Health and Safety Code defines a vector as any animal capable of transmitting an agent of human disease or producing human discomfort or injury. Vectors include mosquitoes, flies, feral bees, wasps, gnats, mites, ants, ticks, cockroaches, scorpions, venomous spiders, rattlesnakes, rodents, bats and other small insects and vertebrae. Gophers, which can damage yards but do not directly threaten human health or comfort, are not considered vectors. In addition to abatement services, the county will also provide community awareness, consultation, public presentation services and public education with flyers and booklets upon request.

The State Water Quality Control Board has a water quality control policy for siting, design, operation and maintenance of on-site wastewater treatment systems. That policy established a risk-based and tiered approach for regulation and management of on-site wastewater treatment system installations and replacements, and the policy also allows the Regional Water Quality

Control Board to approve a Local Agency Management Plan in which the local agency regulates and enforces the waste discharge requirements. The RWQCB approved the county’s Local Agency Management Plan in April 2015. Under the memorandum of understanding between the county and Menifee, the county will provide plan review of on-site wastewater treatment systems for commercial and residential applications within the city limits, and a city application or building permit will be a required component of the request to the Department of Environmental Health. The county will also provide inspection or other review of annual evaluation reports for advanced treatment units. The city will be responsible for enforcement of regulations and for any complaints regarding the failure or malfunction of an on-site wastewater treatment system.

The county will investigate complaints of overflowing sewage and has the authority to take abatement measures if necessary. The county will also investigate complaints of illegal storage of household trash and garbage and take abatement measures when warranted.

Hazardous waste, concrete, wood, construction and demolition debris or other materials, abandoned ve-

hicles, tires, scrap metal and motor vehicle parts are not defined as household trash and garbage and are not covered under the memorandum of understanding between the city

and the Department of Environmental Health.

Joe Naiman can be reached by email at jnaiman@reedermedia. com.

Supervisors approve Pourroy Fire Station Joe Naiman WRITER

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved a new fire station in the Pourroy Road area.

The supervisors’ 5-0 vote Tuesday, Jan. 25, approved a new fire station for the Pourroy Road area in principle and authorized $7,310,600 of Developer Impact Fee funding for the fire station. The action did not authorize a design or construction contract, nor was a site for the new fire station designated.

The Pourroy Road area is currently served by Station 34 in Winchester, Station 83 in French Valley and Station 96 in Glen Oaks.

The new fire station will provide the resources for optimal emergency responses.

The Developer Impact Fee money will include approximately $1,000,000 for land acquisition. The

specific site will be identified, and the county’s Department of Facilities Management will return to the board of supervisors for approval of the land acquisition. The Department of Facilities Management expects the land acquisition to occur during fiscal year 2021-2022.

The Department of Facilities Management will also return to the board of supervisors for approval of a proposed final budget, for approval of the plan specifications and authorization to solicit bids for construction, and for approval of the construction contract award.

The $7,310,600 amount is based on historical fire station land acquisition and construction costs with an escalator for inflation, and the preliminary cost estimate will be refined as further details are finalized.

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SPORTS February 4 – 10, 2022

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Volume 22, Issue 5

Temecula Valley girls' soccer secures fifth straight Southwestern League title JP Rainer SPORTS EDITOR

When Jennifer Guinn took over the Temecula Valley girls’ soccer program eight years ago, of course she had faith in what her plan was, which was to create a strong competitive program. Her first three years were filled with typical difficulties, but with a fourth place finish her first year, a third place finish her second year, and a second-place finish by that third year of coaching, things were only getting better.

In the 2017-18 school year the Lady Golden Bears claimed their first Southwestern League title under Guinn, garnishing an 8-02 league record. Since then, the program has written its way into the record books with five consecutive league titles after clinching their fifth one with a 7-0 win over Chaparral Friday, Jan. 28.

Even though this is the final week of the regular season, Temecula Valley (15-1-1) are the clear front runner. This year’s squad has an undefeated league record at (8-0) and there are just two games to go before playoff seedings get announced Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 9 a.m. Vista Murrieta (5-2-1) is in second-place in the standings and have given the Lady Golden Bears their toughest challenges this season with games that yielded scores of 1-0 and 2-1.

“It feels amazing to take it early with two games to go,” says Guinn.

“This relieves pressure and allows us to move toward our next goal.

In the world of sports, a “dynasty” is a team that has exhibited excellence over a considerable period of time. In order to be considered a “dynasty,” a team is usually required to win at least two titles over a short period of time. In this day and age, dynasties are becoming increasingly rare, but don’t tell Guinn and her program that.

“In this program you have one choice…rise to the pressure, and enjoy the ride,” adds Guinn. “We focus on working hard, having fun and my captains follow the lead

of the coaching staff and previous champions, which is to create a fun environment. Personally, I believe that’s what contributes to building champions.”

Two of Guinn’s captains are leading scorers for the Lady Golden Bears this season. Senior Natalie Mitchell, who is a three-year varsity starter and committed to playing at East Carolina University next season, has 22 goals and 10 assists. Senior Kate Jacobsen, a four-year varsity starter, has 12 goals and 13 assists.

Junior keeper Ellie Ludwig, who is one of the more dominant at her position, has kept Temecula Valley in every game, allowing only 1 goal over the course of league play.

The fact that she is a returner next year will give Temecula Valley a great edge in the standings again.

Midfielder and four-year varsity starter and captain, Peyton Bundy, is another reason why this squad has stayed the course. Bundy is committed to play at Colorado Mesa University next season and Guinn had this to say, “Peyton is a consistent force in the midfield.

She holds the line and is a key part of our defensive game. She wins balls consistently and creates many offensive opportunities for us and has been a solid contributor to our season.”

Guinn knows and understands how tough the Southwestern League is.

“It’s a new story every year,” she says. “I believe that this particular group has a rich senior class that is very goal oriented and wants to continue the legacy that the previous teams have. They strive to be like them. Together, including the past groups’ stories and success, we all make a great team.”

Temecula Valley, ranked No. 6 nationally in the current prep sports rankings, will wrap up the regular season with home games against Murrieta Mesa and Great Oak. When postseason brackets get announced, it will be done so online at http://www.cifss.org.

JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia.com.

The Temecula Valley Lady Golden Bears claimed their fifth consecutive Southwestern League title with a 7-0 win over Chaparral Friday, Jan. 28.

Senior Natalie Mitchell leads all scorers with 22 goals and 10 assists for Temecula Valley.

Temecula Valley midfielder, Peyton Bundy, a four-year varsity starter and captain, will play at Colorado Mesa next season.

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Senior Kate Jacobsen, a four-year varsity starter for the Lady Golden Bears, has 12 goals and 13 assists this season.

Temecula Valley’s junior keeper, Ellie Ludwig, has only allowed one goal during Southwestern League action this season.

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Top seeded Temecula Valley only area team to advance to CIF-SS dual-meet wrestling finals JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

The Temecula Valley boys wrestling teams received the top seed in Division 1 as the CIF Southern Section released its dual-meet wrestling pairings Thursday, Jan. 27. The Golden Bears, who are the Division 1 defending champions, had to act fast as they were the host school for the Division 1 semifinal matches Saturday, Jan. 29, where they squared off against longtime rival Santa Ana Calvary Chapel (No. 4 seed). The other Division 1 semifinal match pitted No. 2 seed St. John Bosco against No. 3 Palm Desert.

Temecula Valley took down the No. 4 seeded Eagles 45-24 and will stay home to face Palm Desert this week, who beat St. John Bosco 5023. The Golden Bears are looking to win the program’s 19th dualw w w . m y v a l l e y n e w s . c o m

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meet title since the format was introduced in 1992.

Paloma Valley, who was seeded fourth in Division 2, traveled to Villa Park High School where they took on Costa Mesa in the opening round. The Wildcats beat Costa Mesa 59-23, then faced Villa Park in the quarterfinals, who they beat 45-36, but to cap off the day, they fell to Yucaipa 54-18 in the semifinal round. Also in Division 2, No. 3 seeded Esperanza defeated the Vista Murrieta Broncos 42-25.

The Division 3 matches were held at Victor Valley High School and in first round action the West Valley Mustangs beat Hillcrest in a tight match 42-40, but then fell to the host Jackrabbits in the quarterfinals, 60-21. There were no local teams competing in the Division 4 brackets, but in Division 5, held at Mayfair High School, Highland defeated Elsinore 45-23.

Santa Rosa Academy was the No. 4 seed in Division 6 and faced Newport Harbor in the first round Saturday, Jan. 29, at Western High School. Unfortunately for the Rangers, they fell 48-36. Also in Division 6 were the Heritage Patriots who beat Sierra Vista in the opening round but fell to Corona del Mar 72-12 in the quarterfinals.

The highest-seeded team to advance to the finals in each division will host championship matches this week.

On the girls’ mats, Perris and Paloma Valley were the only teams to take part in the dual-meet bouts.

Perris fell to Hillcrest 60-23 in

The top seeded Temecula Valley boys wrestling teams defeated the No. 4 seeded Calvary Chapel Eagles, 45-24, and will face Palm Desert this week in the CIF Southern Section dual-meet finals.

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the first round at Northview High School, and at Bonita High School, Paloma Valley took down Oxnard Pacifica 42-36 in the opening round, then beat Hillcrest 41-39

in the quarterfinals, but fell to Downey 48-35 in the semifinal round. The highest-ranked girls’ wrestling team to reach the final will host the championship match

this week as well.

JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia. com.

Craig wins second AMA Supercross race in Anaheim Joe Naiman WRITER

Temecula’s Christian Craig won the AMA Supercross 250SX main event Saturday, Jan. 29, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. Craig finished 2.948 seconds before second-place Michael Mosiman, who trains both in Murrieta and Florida. Craig took the lead from Mosiman in the 10th lap of the 16-lap race.

“You don’t want to be in second, but you do at the same time because you’re learning,” Craig said.

“I think he had a little bit of an advantage being behind me,” Mosiman said. “I wasn’t quite sure what was the best line.”

Florida rider Hunter Lawrence finished third, 13.997 seconds behind Mosiman. Menifee’s Jo Shimoda finished seventh and was 53.867 seconds slower than Craig.

Murrieta’s Vince Friese was among the top three for most of the race before a 15th-lap crash which relegated him to 19th place.

During the first qualifying session Craig posted the fastest lap at 1:04.255, Mosiman qualified second with a fast lap of 1:04.708, Shimoda was the third-fastest qualifier with a 1:04.933 lap and Friese had a fast lap of 1:07.189 to qualify 10th.

Craig was also the fastest qualifier in the second session with a lap of 1:04.242, Mosiman had the secondfastest qualifying time of 1:04.281, Shimoda qualified fourth with a lap of 1:05.392 and Friese was the sixthfastest qualifier after a 1:05.317 lap.

The heat races were seven laps.

Mosiman won the first heat race in 7:26.193 with Friese finishing 4.669 seconds later for second place.

Shimoda was fourth in that heat race and trailed Mosiman by 9.491 seconds. Friese led the first five laps while Mosiman was in front at the end of the sixth and seventh laps. Craig won the second heat race in 7:18.144, finishing 3.574 seconds faster than second-place Nate Thrasher of Tennessee; Craig had taken the lead from Thrasher in the second lap.

Craig had the first start for the main event and Mosiman started second. “I really think that we were evenly matched,” Mosiman said.

Friese had the fourth starting position. Shimoda started eighth.

Mosiman was ahead at the holeshot, but Friese took the lead later in the first lap and was in front at the end of that lap. Shimoda was third after one lap while Craig was in fourth.

Mosiman displaced Friese to second during the second lap after Mosiman completed the fastest lap of the race for any driver in 1:03.643 while Craig took over third from Shimoda in that lap. In the third lap Lawrence passed Shimoda for fourth place. Craig moved by Friese for second place in the fourth lap.

Temecula’s Christian Craig won his second of the AMA Supercross 250SX main events in Anaheim Saturday, Jan. 29, at Angel Stadium.

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The positions of the first five riders did not change between the end of the fourth lap and the completion of the ninth lap, which meant that Mosiman was in the lead and Craig was second.

“I got out and got right behind him,” Craig said. “I just pressured him.”

The fifth lap was Craig’s fastest of the race and took him 1:04.092.

The 10th lap took Craig 1:06.343 while Mosiman completed that lap in 1:07.141. “I knew how close we were in times,” Craig said. “Once I did catch up to him, he made a few mistakes.”

That allowed Craig to make the pass for first. “To do that in the main was a lot of fun,” he said.

“I knew he was going to put up a fight for the lead,” Craig said. “He gave me a couple of inches.”

Mosiman remained in second for the rest of the race. “I thought I had more time,” he said. “I think my weakness was the sand.”

Friese remained in third until the crash in the 15th lap forced him to leave the track. Shimoda was involved in the chaos and lost two positions during the lap. He remained in seventh for the remainder of the race.

“I had a great race,” Mosiman said. “Sometimes I’ll win and sometimes I won’t.”

Mosiman had won the previous race Jan. 22 at Petco Park in San Diego with Lawrence finishing second and Craig taking third place. Craig won the season’s first two main events Jan. 8 at Angel Stadium and Jan. 15 at RingCentral Coliseum in Oakland.

Craig rides a Yamaha YZ250F, Mosiman uses a GASGAS MC 250F, Shimoda has a Kawasaki

Jo Shimoda, who races out of Menifee, finished in seventh place at the AMA Supercross 250SX main event at Angel Stadium Saturday, Jan. 29, at.

KX250 motorcycle and Friese competes with a Honda CRF250R. Eli Tomac of Colorado won the 450SX main event. Murrieta’s Malcolm Stewart finished fifth in the 450cc feature. Marvin Musquin, who lives in Corona but trains at the KTM facility in Murrieta, was sixth. Murrieta rider Dean Wilson

obtained ninth place.

Ryder Difrancesco of Bakersfield won the 250SX Futures main event with Manuel Moreno of Lake Elsinore taking fourth and Brad West of Menifee garnering fifth place.

Joe Naiman can be reached by email at jnaiman@reedermedia. com.

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Heritage girls' basketball having historic season

The Heritage Lady Patriots are 17-4 overall with two regular season games left to go in their historic Valley News/Courtesy photo season.

Heritage forward Naya Perez (55) looks to shoot over Elsinore’s Faith Edwards (11) at Heritage High School Valley earlier this season.

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JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

Lauren Pagtakhan (15), of Heritage, shoots a jumper over Elsinore forward Aiyanna Boggs (20) during Inland Valley League play last week.

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The Heritage Lady Patriots are riding a historic basketball season, and are looking to finish off this season, not only atop the Inland Valley League standings, but with one of their best overall records ever. After getting word that Vista del Lago has had to forfeit their final games, Heritage currently sits at 5-1 in the Inland Valley League and are 17-4 with 2 regular season games to go.

Head coach Deanna Meijer is in her fifth year as the head coach and is no stranger to going to the playoffs with her squads, but they have never gotten past the first round of the CIF Southern Section playoffs. Twice the Lady Patriots have gotten as close to a third-place finish in league play, so finally nailing down a title is absolutely in their grasp.

“We hope to finish the regular season at 19-4 before heading into playoffs,” says Meijer.

Not only are the girls getting it done on the court with the best record in school history, but they also have an average GPA of 3.6, so they are handling business in

the classroom as well.

“This team is an incredible group of human beings,” added Meijer. “They represent everything that coaches, teachers, and parents hope for in individuals/ students/players/etc. These girls have shown so much resilience, perseverance, dedication, and motivation during such a challenging time in our world. We have overcome obstacles of COVID-19 and injuries and continue to be flexible and push through those tough times. I am so proud of this team, and I am excited to see what we will accomplish in the post season.”

The regular season will wrap up this week with games against Canyon Springs and Elsinore, who Heritage has already gotten wins over. Moreno Valley handed the Lady Patriots their only loss this season and the two split their league games, so things are surely to get exciting this week. The CIF Southern Section playoff brackets will be released Tuesday, Feb. 8, at noon. Brackets can be found at www.cifss.org.

JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia. com.

2021 All-Inland area high school football teams announced

Murrieta Valley’s Tiger Bachemeier picked up a First Team All-Inland area selection as a wide receiver for the 2021 season.

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JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

It might seem a bit odd that there is still talk of high school football, especially when winter sports are heading into their final weeks of the regular season, but with all-star games being played and accolades still being handed out, there is no better time to announce the 2021 All-Inland area high school football selections.

Murrieta Valley, who won the Southwestern League outright, and Temecula Valley, who made it all the way to the Division 7 CIF Southern Section finals, both had three selections make their way on to the First and Second teams while a large number of local talented players all received honorable mentions.

Players were placed onto the firstteam, second-team or were given honorable mention based upon the number of votes they received. As selected by Inland Fieldhouse, the

following players from the 2021-22 high school football season were selected from the southwest Riverside County area.

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE WR: Tiger Bachmeier (Murrieta Valley) C: Calvin Ampudio (Murrieta Valley) T: Jake Steele (Murrieta Valley) DEFENSE DT: Jack Pedersen (Vista Murrieta) SPECIAL TEAMS P: Jacob Serna (Chaparral) SECOND TEAM OFFENSE No local players selected DEFENSE DL: Darius Knight (Temecula Valley) LB: Cody Stordahl (Chaparral) SPECIAL TEAMS K: Gino Tulimero (Temecula Valley) KR: Samuel Gbatu (Temecula

Valley) AP: Koa Apana (Temescal Canyon) HONORABLE MENTION OFFENSE QBs: Dereun Dortch (San Jacinto), Elijah Robinson (Orange Vista), Brandon Rose (Murrieta Valley) RBs: Michael Carney (Orange Vista), Gavin Galzote (Vista Murrieta), Donovan Harvey (Elsinore) WRs: Sire Gaines (Orange Vista), Grant Givens (Temescal Canyon), Tayven Lamprey (Murrieta Valley), TEs: Matthew Hodges (Elsinore), Ezekiel Vestal (Vista Murrieta) Linemen: Kirk Randolph (Menifee Paloma Valley), Jack D’Ambra (Vista Murrieta), Landyn Young (Murrieta Mesa), P.J. Enosa (San Jacinto), Michael Leggett (Murrieta Valley), Jacob Melendez (Elsinore), Hunter Wauschek (Elsinore).

DEFENSE DEs: Freddy Boyd (San Jacinto), Cameron Hutton (Rancho Verde), DTs: Corey Johnson (Orange

Jack Pedersen, who was also a standout tight end for the Vista Murrieta Broncos this past season, was selected as an All-Inland First Team defensive tackle.

Vista), Kameron Ware (Rancho Verde) LBs: A.J. Poyer (Vista Murrieta), Johnny Zomalt (Orange Vista) DBs: Carsten Mamaril (Chaparral) Ss: Trevor Crump (Temecula Chaparral)

SPECIAL TEAMS Ks: Ismael Figueroa (Temescal Canyon), Noah Serna (Murrieta Valley) Ps: Jeremy Maloney (Linfield) KRs: Kyleek Caldwell (Perris) JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia.com.

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TVUSD looks to parents to help fill vacancies Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

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Temecula Valley Unified School District reached out to parents to fill vacancies for substitutes due to staffing shortages.

In the email, sent to parents in January, the district explained that the state of California had recently attempted to expedite the process required for eligible Californians to substitute teach on school campuses “in an effort to address the labor shortage we are facing.”

According to the email, TVUSD has an “immediate need” for district site substitutes and day-to-day substitutes.

“The role of a district site substitute is very similar to the work of a day-to-day substitute, except district site substitutes report to the same school site each day (3-5 days per week) instead of having to accept jobs daily online or via the telephone,” TVUSD explained in the email. “District site substitutes receive $170 per day. The rate of pay for day-to-day substitutes is $160 per day.”

To be eligible to substitute teach, applicants must possess a valid CTC approved teaching credential, or a 30-day permit or college transcripts with a posted bachelor’s degree or higher and meet the basic skills requirements.

According to the email, TVUSD is also in need of non-teaching support positions such as instructional aides, custodial and clerical staff.

Compensation for these positions starts at $15 per hour. Hours range from two to eight hours per day.

Those interested in the nonteaching substitute classified positions can learn more by visiting http://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1412769. Those interested in non-teaching support positions can learn more by visiting http://www.edjoin.org/Home/ DistrictJobPosting/1412753.

Kim Harris can be reached by email at valleyeditor@reedermedia.com.

San Jacinto Valley students honored in January Diane A. Rhodes SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

The Hemet/San Jacinto Student of the Month program held its most recent recognition event at the Maze Stone restaurant at Soboba Springs Golf Course, Jan. 27. Seven local high school seniors were recognized and honored for their character, love of learning and commitment to academics in addition to their involvement in school and community activities and their ability to overcome difficult life challenges.

And they do this all in a setting that honors God, America, family, community and free enterprise. Students are nominated by teachers or other school personnel for making a difference in their homes, schools and communities.

Program founder and event host Karena Zermeno also represents one of the sponsors, Altura Credit Union. Backpacks filled with gifts, a Student of the Month plaque, certificates of recognition and much 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, family members and community and school district dignitaries.

Prayer sponsor Pastor Jeff Johnson of the San Jacinto Assembly of God said that as the newness of the new year is starting to wear off, it’s important to realize that the students are just getting started on a new path which is life after high school.

Zermeno reminded them that this program also awards scholarships to those who have been honored throughout the school year.

January’s students of the month from Hemet Unified School District schools are Cloe Cadenhead, Kaylie Cox, Emily Guerrero, Christian Gutierrez and Karina McQueen.

San Jacinto Unified honorees are Jasmine McKenna and Paris Robinson.

Hemet High School’s Cloe Cadenhead was recognized for all of her hard work and passion.

Principal Kimberly Romeril said she has a natural gift of having this bright light about her and has very positive energy. Theater teacher Bret Cherland nominated her for stepping up in many different ways throughout her four years with the theater program.

He said during the many months of online learning, he was able to see how strongly Cloe felt about theater; she participated in literally everything made available to her online. When restrictions began to lift and students were headed back to campus, Cloe aspired to become Thespian Club President, which she has achieved. She spends about four hours of her day inside the theater building with her many activities.

“She sets the bar for professionalism,” Cherland said. “One of the things that we lost to COVID-19 was a momentum and a sense of institutional memory that is handed down student to student over the years. In the theater, we have a lot of things going on all the time and some of that information just gets translated from student to student.”

Cloe Cadenhead He said Cloe came in this year knowing exactly what needed to be done, especially for students who had not yet had an opportunity to be inside a theater because of the closures. Cherland said she set the bar high and brought everyone else up with her.

“As a child, my parents struggled with addiction and that brought up feelings that were more than I could cope with as a child so I didn’t convey them with normal words,” Cloe said. She turned to writing and performing songs.

“I’m older now and my mom has recovered but my love for performance has stayed,” she said. “When I get onstage it is cathartic. When I perform, I try my hardest to do it with a little girl who wanted nothing more than to be onstage.”

Cloe will be the first in her family to attend college where she intends to major in theater to continue to spread the joy it has brought to her and others.

Kaylie Cox Kaylie Cox from Tahquitz High School was nominated by her counselor who was not able to attend the breakfast but sent a speech for Principal Kari McGowan to read on her behalf. It began with a quote by Melissa Hughes that she felt described Kylie perfectly, “When you’re passionate about doing something, you become unstoppable, even in the face of resistance.”

With her love for animals and volunteer work at animal shelters providing day-to-day care, Kaylie found her calling to become a veterinarian. After much research,

Local students named to Emerson College fall 2021 dean’s list BOSTON – The following students are among those named to Emerson College’s dean’s list for the fall 2021 semester: Scott Herrera of Temecula, who is studying comedic arts, Parker Obregon of Temecula, who is studying media arts production, and Lauren Smith

of Murrieta, who is studying journalism. The requirement to make the dean’s list is a GPA of 3.7 or higher for that semester.

For more information, visit http://www.emerson.edu.

Submitted by Emerson College.

Skyler Han named to Siena College president’s list for fall 2021 semester LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. – Skyler Han of Temecula was named to the Siena College president’s list for the fall 2021 semester. The president’s list requires a 3.9 GPA or higher.

Founded in 1937, Siena College is a private, Catholic Franciscan, residential, liberal arts college with a student body of about 3,000.

Siena College offers 39 degree programs, 80+ minors and certificate programs and professional

curricula in teacher preparation/ education, pre-medical, pre-law and social work. A student-tofaculty ratio of 11-to-1, average class size of 21, rigorous academics, Division I athletics, intramural sports and widespread service and advocacy experiences nurture each student’s personal growth while providing the education of a lifetime.

Submitted by Siena College.

Recipients of the Hemet/San Jacinto Student of the Month award for January are, from left, Christian Gutierrez, Cloe Cadenhead, Kaylie Cox and Paris Robinson. Not pictured, Emily Guerrero, Jasmine Diane A. Rhodes photo McKenna and Karina McQueen.

she applied to the top veterinary colleges and said the challenges of all the hard work she put in to be successful in her AP and dual enrollment classes, especially during the pandemic, was worth it as she knows what she wants to do in the future.

Emily Guerrero The Academy of Innovation recognized Emily Guerrero who was not able to attend the event. John Bradshaw is principal of the independent study school and said Emily exemplifies why there is a need for this type of school. She became a student there in ninth grade due to health issues and has been able to thrive. Her plans are to attend Northern Arizona State to pursue a degree in nursing. He said Emily’s inspiration to become a pediatric nurse stems from the great medical attention she received as a young child. Despite her lifelong struggle with Type 1 diabetes she has been able to stay focused on her studies and is known by her teachers as a hard worker with a kind heart and great work ethic who is a “master at prioritizing and organization.”

Christian Gutierrez Christian Gutierrez was Hamilton High School’s choice for January.

The outstanding wrestler qualified for CIF in his first year on the team.

As a team player who supports those around him, he credits a mentor teacher he met in his sophomore year for giving him confidence to work harder. Although the teacher has since died, Christian said he continues to always put his best foot forward because of this teacher’s guidance and support.

“I think the most important thing I will take forward with me is that when things get difficult, just keep going,” he said. “Determination and perseverance are two traits that will carry you through.”

Christian said he will use these traits when he attends college to major in biology with an ultimate career goal of being a zoologist.

Karina McQueen West Valley selected Karina McQueen but she was unable to attend the breakfast. Principal Shannyn Cahoon shared a bit about Karina’s future plans and goals. She was nominated by her performing arts department teacher and hopes to be at next month’s breakfast.

Jasmine McKenna Jasmine McKenna from Mountain View High School was singled out for this month’s honor but also was unable to attend.

Paris Robinson San Jacinto High School’s Paris Robinson turned her life around

with the support of office secretary Samantha Martinez who helped her rebuild her confidence and surround herself with the right people.

“Four years ago, I never would have thought I would be here today receiving Student of the Month because I didn’t care about my future and I had no plans for myself,” Paris wrote in a speech read by her mother. “I surrounded myself with people who also didn’t care about me or themselves. I had no desire of going to class and I didn’t care about the affect that it had on me, my education or even my parents.”

Paris plans to attend cosmetology school. She is maintaining a 3.6 grade-point average while working a full-time job and being a student mentor on campus.

Zermeno asked all the students to stand and be applauded for their accomplishments. “All of you have the desire to help others. I wish I could stand here and say the challenges you have faced are over but unfortunately there will be more to come. But remember, have more love for success than you have fear for failure,” she said. “Failure is going to teach all of us to be the better version of ourselves than we can possibly be.”

For more information, www. studentofthemonth.net.

Dean College announces fall 2021 semester dean’s list FRANKLIN, Mass. – Dean College announced the students who have earned a place on the dean’s list for the fall 2021 semester, including Dylan Beaty of Mur-

rieta and Trevor McConnaughey of Menifee.

Dean College is a private, residential, not-for-profit institution that is fully accredited by the New

England Commission of Higher Education. For more information, visit http://www.dean.edu.

Submitted by Dean College.

Menifee,

Temecula’s Mitchell Strange among nearly 1,800 students to graduate last fall from the University of Iowa IOWA CITY, Iowa – Mitchell Strange of Temecula was among the nearly 1,800 undergraduate, graduate and professional students conferred their degrees recently at the University of Iowa. Strange was a student in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and earned a bachelor’s degree in physics.

Despite the challenges of navigating their college education through a pandemic, Hawkeyes like Strange persisted. They continued to excel and stretch. To engage and choose and serve.

Take for example, the 22 stu-

dents and alumni who won Fulbright scholarships to conduct research, teach English, or undertake creative projects abroad, making Iowa a top-producing institution of Fulbright students nationally for the sixth consecutive year. Or the students who produce The Daily Iowan, which was named by the Associated Press for 2020-21 as well as the 2021 Iowa Newspaper of the Year by the Iowa Newspaper Association. Or the 19 honors students whose retelling of The Great Gatsby garnered a film option.

Not only have our students

persisted, they have pushed to achieve more. Hundreds of student volunteers raised funds for Dance Marathon, helping pediatric cancer patients and their families at University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, while the student-run University of Iowa Mobile Clinic offered free telehealth services and vaccinated more than 1,000 people.

To learn more about Iowa’s 2021 fall graduates, visit https://stories. uiowa.edu/celebrating-iowa-fall2021-graduates.

Submitted by University of Iowa.

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San Diego’s iconic Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch beckons locals and travelers to ‘Escape Into Color’

The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch will soon be in full bloom for residents and visitors alike to “Escape Into Color.”

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More than 70 million flowers are set to bloom beginning Tuesday, March 1, at San Diego’s iconic Flower Fields At Carlsbad “Escape Into Color” event.

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A rainbow of color will fill the hillsides at San Diego’s well-visited Flower Fields At Carlsbad “Escape Into Color” event.

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CARLSBAD – The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch are primed to add a pop of color to the rolling hills of northern San Diego County with over 70 million flowers set to bloom beginning Tuesday, March 1. The Flower Fields feature nearly 50 acres of giant Tecolote ranunculus, a flower renowned for its large, double-petaled blooms that sit atop tall, straight stems. The Southern California attraction’s 2022 theme

of “Escape Into Color” is fitting as the seemingly endless rows of color-coordinated blooms create a strikingly beautiful backdrop that immerses visitors in floral splendor.

“The Flower Fields are truly a national jewel,” Fred Clarke, general manager of The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, said. “The season is one of the most spectacular and coordinated displays of natural color and beauty anywhere in

the world. We are the springtime playground of family outings, first dates and even weddings. We are honored to not only be a part of the area’s local heritage but to also have our annual burst of color be a part of so many individual family traditions… and photos.”

The fields are a direct result of nearly 85 years of floral cultivation that began with Luther Gage, an early settler and horticulturist that settled in the area in the early 1920s. For nearly six decades, The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch have operated at its current location and the bloom is an undeniable spectacle. Visitors can enjoy live outdoor music, local circus and theater group performances among other experiences like the American flag of flowers, tractor wagon ride featuring new tractors, artist gardens, aviaries, a sweet pea maze and cymbidium orchid

greenhouse. This year, the crowd favorite, blueberry picking will return along with the debut of the sea of sunflowers in April or May. The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch are located at 5704 Paseo Del Norte, in Carlsbad. Single ticket admission is $22 for adults, $20 for seniors 60+ and military, $10 for children 3-10 and free for children under three. Season

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Highway Updates Good weather brings more Caltrans and RCTC projects in the area Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

With good weather prevailing, Riverside County Transportation Commission and Caltrans crews were out in full force working on the area’s streets and freeways recently, while more possible closures and detours may be expected from Friday, Feb. 4.

RCTC crews were seen working on the two northbound lanes Friday and Saturday, Jan. 28-29, as they poured concrete on new bridge segments taking more traffic to the No. 1 lane or exiting at Railroad Canyon Road, Grape Street and back onto the northbound freeway.

More work on that segment of the freeway may take place over the week.

Work on state Route 60, another RCTC major project, continues with a nighttime closure of the westbound lanes of the major highway from Beaumont to Moreno Valley Friday, Feb. 4, from 10 p.m. to Saturday, Feb. 5, until 5

a.m. Traffic will be rerouted to Interstate 10. The work also closed the Gilman Springs Road on ramp in Moreno Valley until Thursday, Feb. 3.

For more information about these RCTC projects, contact railroadcanyon@rctc.org or 60trucklanes@rctc.org.

Meanwhile, Caltrans announced Highway 74 near Hemet will begin a major horizontal drainage project to repair the current drainage systems. The location of the $7.3 million project will take place from .7 miles east of Blackburn Road to just east of Doe Canyon Road.

The work began Monday, Jan. 31, with one-way reversible traffic control all week with possible weekend and night work as needed.

Last weekend, Caltrans Metro Sweeping/Graffiti Maintenance Crews were performing sweeping operations, litter and large debris removal on I-15 and Interstate 215 in the center median. More projects like this one might be expected on the freeways so watch

for crews working in the area.

Keep up with the areas’ Caltrans highway and freeway projects at Caltrans District 8 on Facebook or Twitter.

Caltrans announced they will begin using low-carbon cement to help combat climate change on many of the state highways and freeways. Caltrans officials said by advancing the use of Portland limestone cement, known as PLC, Caltrans’ road construction and maintenance projects can generate less carbon dioxide, the primary greenhouse gas contributing to global warming and climate change and at a lower cost.

In 2017 alone, Caltrans said they used 325,000 tons of cement to upgrade the state highway system.

Switching to low-carbon cement has the potential to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 28,000 tons a year – the equivalent of removing more than 6,000 cars off the road.

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

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The historic ocean liner Queen Mary, which has been a Southern California tourist attraction and hotel for decades, is being prepared for “critical repairs,” according to officials in the city of Long Beach, which owns the ship.

The ship will remain closed, except for film location work, until the $5 million worth of repairs are completed, a city statement said Thursday, Jan. 27.

“One of the most critical repairs identified in the engineering reports was the removal of deteriorated lifeboats. The lifeboats exert stress on the side shell of the ship which has created severe cracks in the support system,” the statement said.

Two of the original lifeboats will be retained and 13 will be stored while the city gauges interest from museums and other organizations

passes are $46 for adults, $42 for seniors 60+ and military, $20 for children 3-10, with group tours also available. Private events are available to book year-round, including corporate groups and weddings. Advanced tickets are available for purchase by visiting https://www.theflowerfields.com/.

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Assemblymember Kelly Seyarto cracks down on human trafficking Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

Assemblymember Kelly Seyarto, R-Murrieta, is taking a hard stance against human trafficking with the introduction of his 2022 public safety bill package.

Seyarto, who serves the 67th Assembly district, introduced the package Monday, Jan. 24, citing the need for stronger laws against human trafficking.

“We have a long way to go to improve public safety in California, but I am proud to introduce these bills to start some important conversations and make a difference where we can,” Seyarto said.

If passed his bill, Assembly

Bill 1665 would make the crime of human trafficking of a child a violent felony and count toward California’s Three Strikes law.

According to a news release issued by Seyarto’s office, human trafficking is one of the world’s fastest-growing criminal enterprises.

“The National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline receives more reports on human trafficking victims from California than any other state,” the release said. “Nonprofit groups estimate there has been a 185% increase in human trafficking cases, and the FBI has reported a sharp rise in cases targeting children.”

Seyarto said that it is important

to do whatever is necessary to stop human trafficking.

“In light of these disturbing trends, it is evident California must do more to deter human trafficking,” Seyarto said. “Traffickers are targeting our most vulnerable population, our children, for forced labor and sexual exploitation. This despicable crime should be met with the strongest punishment possible.”

As part of Seyarto’s package, Assembly Bill 1673 establishes the California Fentanyl Abuse Task Force to collect data and mobilize state and local resources to evaluate the best practices for combating fentanyl abuse across California. The state experienced

close to 4,000 deaths related to fentanyl overdose in 2020 and in 2021, fentanyl overdose became recognized as the leading cause of death of Americans aged 18 to 45.

“Californians are falling victim to drug dealers who prey on the potency and availability of illicit fentanyl,” Seyarto said. “We need to work together to pass legislation not only to hold drug dealers accountable and increase criminal penalties but to give local agencies the tools they need to keep our communities safe.”

If passed, the task force will assemble data, individuals and identify the resources necessary to respond and bring this new form of opioid epidemic under control,

according to Seyarto who served as a firefighter for 35 years before retiring as a battalion chief.

Seyarto also introduced Assembly Concurrent Resolution 122, which proclaims September 2022, as California Firefighter Appreciation Month and recognizes California Firefighters Memorial Day and Assembly Concurrent Resolution 123, which recognizes April 24 to April 30, 2022, as Crime Victims’ Rights Week in California to underscore the importance of helping crime survivors find justice by enforcing victims’ rights and expanding access to services.

Kim Harris can be reached by email at valleyeditor@reedermedia.com.

Morongo Casino to hold California launches $185 million youth job corps job fairs throughout The Jobs Corps will work with the ticipating in the briefing, Oakland John Antczak February THE ASSOCIATED PRESS cities to recruit thousands of Califor- Mayor Libby Schaaf said her city City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

The Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in Cabazon will host a series of job recruitment fairs next month in an ongoing effort to fill more than 200 positions.

The hiring events are scheduled Tuesday and Wednesdays, Feb 9, 15 and 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the resort’s Grand Ballroom.

“From our 2020 expansion to the upcoming opening of the innovative Marketplace, we’re excited to be adding new team members who share our commitment to providing a world-class resort experience to our guests,” Richard St. Jean, chief operating officer of Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, said. “There’s never been a better time to consider joining our growing team at the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa.”

Officials said a variety of slots are open, including cashiers, custodians, hosts, room attendants and security guards.

There’s also a need for cooks and servers in The Marketplace restaurant, sporting international menus by celebrity chef Fabio Viviani.

Officials said that the resort “offers competitive wages and benefits,” including “medical, dental and vision insurance options for full-time team members and dependents.”

Jobs additionally feature 401K retirement plans and vacation time, officials said.

Prospects can see job listings and upload their resumes ahead of time at http://www.morongocasinoresort.com/employment.

Similar hiring fairs were held last December, September, August and July.

California launched a $185 million jobs program Thursday, Jan. 27, aimed at putting disadvantaged youth and young adults to work helping their communities while improving their prospects for future success.

The Californians For All Youth Jobs Corps was funded in Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 20212022 “California Comeback Plan.”

The first phase makes $150 million available to 13 large cities and phase two will make $35 million available to smaller counties and cities selected through a competitive process, state Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday said in an online briefing.

The intent of the two-year plan is ”to increase youth employment in our underserved and underemployed populations, developing meaningful career pathways for young people and helping our communities tackle local priorities,” Fryday said.

nians between the ages of 16 and 30.

“This program will be intentional about focusing hiring on underserved populations like low-income youth, youth who are unemployed or out of school, youth who are justiceinvolved or transitioning from foster care or are engaged with mental health or substance abuse systems,” Fryday said.

All participants will receive at least $15 an hour, but cities can increase those wages. The program also includes so-called wrap-around services such as special job training, case management and resume preparation.

Cities may use the funds to create new programs or expand existing programs such as those run by community-based organizations.

“Young people across California are going to be able to get a job, they will be able to gain critical job skills and they will be serving our state at a time of great need,” Fryday said.

Among a half-dozen mayors par-

will use its nearly $6 million allocation to create 90 summer jobs and 150 year-round jobs “with a focus on our disconnected youth.”

“We are ready to fuel the recovery from this pandemic,” Schaaf said, adding that Oakland businesses have been clear in what they expect from an equitable recovery.

“They want to see a city that is clean, that is green, that is resilient, that is safe,” she said.

Los Angeles will receive $53 million, Mayor Eric Garcetti said.

“This is really California at its best and our best shot to save and restore the California dream,” he said.

Other big cities receiving funds include San Diego, $19.1 million; San Jose, $13.9 million; San Francisco, $11.8 million; Fresno, $7.4 million; Sacramento, $6.9 million; Long Beach, $6.3 million; Bakersfield, $5.3 million; Anaheim, $4.7 million; Santa Ana, $4.4 million; Riverside, $4.4 million and Stockton, $4.3 million.

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Pennsylvania court strikes down ‘no-excuse’ mail-in voting law Jack Phillips THE EPOCH TIMES

The Pennsylvania court struck down the state’s mail-in voting law Friday, Jan. 28 and said the Pennsylvania Constitution requires voters to cast their ballots in person unless they meet specific requirements.

“No-excuse mail-in voting makes the exercise of the franchise more convenient and has been used four times in the history of Pennsylvania,” wrote commonwealth court judge Mary Hannah Leavitt in an opinion. “Approximately 1.38 million voters have expressed their interest in voting by mail permanently.”

“If presented to the people, a con-

stitutional amendment… is likely to be adopted. But a constitutional amendment must be presented to the people” before measures like Act 77 can take effect, the court wrote. Act 77 was passed in the Pennsylvania Legislature and signed into law in 2019 by Democrat Gov. Tom Wolf.

Three Republican judges opted to strike down the law over the dissent of two Democratic judges.

Wolf’s administration will most likely appeal the ruling. A representative for Wolf’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Following the 2020 election, Republicans criticized Pennsylvania court decisions, including one that allowed mail-in ballots to be

counted up to three days after the 2020 election as long as they were postmarked by Election Day. “Big news out of Pennsylvania, great patriotic spirit is developing at a level that nobody thought possible,” former President Donald Trump said in a statement that celebrated the Pennsylvania ruling.

“Make America Great Again!”

More than 2.6 million Pennsylvanians voted via mail during the 2020 general election, according to the Pennsylvania elections agency. The figure includes both absentee voting and no-excuse mail-in voting.

In August 2021, 14 Republican members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives filed a lawsuit against the mail-in voting law, say-

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ing it was unconstitutional. Bradford County Commissioner Doug McLinko in September 2021 filed a similar legal challenge before the two suits were consolidated into one.

Later, the Democratic National Committee and the Pennsylvania Democratic Party intervened to defend the law in tandem with Wolf’s administration.

The Democratic National Committee and the Pennsylvania Acting Secretary of State’s office did not immediately issue comments after the court’s ruling Friday.

Meanwhile, the Pennsylvania

Supreme Court declined, Thursday, Jan. 27, to hear a separate case from Lehigh County Judge candidate Zachary Cohen over undated mail-in ballots. The court upheld a Commonwealth Court ruling that some 257 undated mail-in ballots need to be discarded.

Adam Bonin, Cohen’s lawyer, told the Allentown Morning Call that his client is “disappointed in the court’s ruling, not only because of its impact on Zac, but especially for all those voters who deserve to be heard in this election.” Cohen is 74 votes behind Republican David Ritter in the race.

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Cyberattacks increasingly hobble pandemic-weary US schools Cedar Attanasio THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

ALBUQUERQUE (AP) – For teachers at a middle school in New Mexico’s largest city, the first inkling of a widespread tech problem came during an early morning staff call.

On the video, there were shoutouts for a new custodian for his hard work, and the typical announcements from administrators and the union rep. But in the chat, there were hints of a looming crisis.

Nobody could open attendance records, and everyone was locked out of class rosters and grades.

Albuquerque administrators later confirmed the outage that blocked access to the district’s student database, which also includes emergency contacts and lists of which adults are authorized to pick up which children, was due to a ransomware attack.

“I didn’t realize how important it was until I couldn’t use it,” Sarah Hager, a Cleveland Middle School art teacher, said.

Cyberattacks like the one that canceled classes for two days in Albuquerque’s biggest school district have become a growing threat to U.S. schools, with several highprofile incidents reported since last year. And the coronavirus pandemic has compounded their effects: More money has been demanded, and more schools have had to shut down as they scramble to recover data or even manually wipe all laptops.

“Pretty much any way that you cut it, incidents have both been growing more frequent and more significant,” Doug Levin, director of the K12 Security Information Exchange, a Virginia-based nonprofit that helps schools defend against cybersecurity risk, said.

Precise data is hard to come by since most schools are not required to publicly report cyberattacks. But experts say public school systems, which often have limited budgets for cybersecurity expertise, have become an inviting target for ransomware gangs.

The pandemic also has forced schools to turn increasingly toward virtual learning, making them more

dependent on technology and more vulnerable to cyber-extortion.

School systems that have had instruction disrupted include those in Baltimore County and MiamiDade County, along with districts in New Jersey, Wisconsin and elsewhere.

Levin’s group has tracked well over 1,200 cybersecurity incidents since 2016 at public school districts across the country. They included 209 ransomware attacks, when hackers lock data up and charge to unlock it; 53 “denial of service” attacks, where attackers sabotage or slow a network by faking server requests; 156 “Zoombombing” incidents, where an unauthorized person intrudes on a video call; and more than 110 phishing attacks, where a deceptive message tricks a user to let a hacker into their network.

Attack challenges Recent attacks also come as schools grapple with multiple other challenges related to the pandemic.

Teachers get sick and there aren’t substitutes to cover them. Where there are strict virus testing protocols, there aren’t always tests or people to give them.

In New York City, an attack this month on third-party software vendor Illuminate Education didn’t result in canceled classes, but teachers across the city couldn’t access grades. Local media reported the outage added to stress for educators already juggling instruction with enforcing COVID-19 protocols and covering for colleagues who were sick or in quarantine.

Albuquerque Superintendent Scott Elder said getting all students and staff online during the pandemic created additional avenues for hackers to access the district’s system. He cited that as a factor in the Jan. 12 ransomware attack that canceled classes for some 75,000 students.

The cancellations, which Elder called “cyber snow days,” gave technicians a five-day window to reset the databases over a holiday weekend.

Elder said there’s no evidence student information was obtained by hackers. He declined to say

whether the district paid a ransom but noted there would be a “public process” if it did.

Hager, the art teacher, said the cyberattack increased stress on campus in ways that parents didn’t see.

Fire drills were canceled because fire alarms didn’t work. Intercoms stopped working.

Nurses couldn’t find which children were where as positive test results came in, Hager said. “So potentially there were students on campus that probably were sick.” It also appears the hack permanently wiped out a few days’ worth of attendance records and grades.

Edupoint, the vendor for Albuquerque’s student information database called Synergy, declined to comment.

Many schools choose to keep attacks under wraps or release minimal information to prevent revealing additional weaknesses in their security systems.

“It’s very difficult for the school districts to learn from each other, because they’re really not supposed to talk to each other about it because you might share vulnerabilities,” Elder said.

FBI warnings issued Last year, the FBI issued a warning about a group called PYSA, or “Protect Your System, Amigo,” saying it was seeing an increase in attacks by the group on schools, colleges and seminaries. Other ransomware gangs include Conti, which last year demanded $40 million from Broward County Public Schools, one of the nation’s largest.

Most are Russian-speaking groups that are based in Eastern Europe and enjoy safe harbor from tolerant governments. Some will post files on the dark web, including highly sensitive information, if they don’t get paid.

While attacks on larger districts garner more headlines, ransomware gangs tended to target smaller school districts in 2021 than in 2020, according to Brett Callow, a threat analyst at the firm Emsisoft.

He said that could indicate bigger districts are increasing their spending on cybersecurity while smaller districts, which have less money, remain more vulnerable.

Art teacher Sarah Hager works at a computer in her classroom at Cleveland Middle School Sunday, Jan. 23, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Public school systems, which often have limited budgets and cybersecurity expertise, have become an inviting target for ransomware gangs. The coronavirus pandemic has forced schools to turn increasingly toward virtual learning, making them more dependent on technology and more vulnerable to cyber-extortion.

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A few days after Christmas, the 1,285-student district of Truth or Consequences, south of Albuquerque, also had its Synergy student information system shut down by a ransomware attack. Officials there compared it to having their house robbed.

“It’s just that feeling of helplessness, of confusion as to why somebody would do something like this because at the end of the day, it’s taking away from our kids. And to me that’s just a disgusting way to try to, to get money,” Superintendent Channell Segura said.

Network goes down The school didn’t have to cancel classes because the attack happened on break, but the network remains down, including keyless entry locks on school building doors. Teachers are still carrying around the physical keys they had to track down at the start of the year, Segura said.

In October, President Joe Biden signed the K-12 Cybersecurity Act, which calls for the federal cybersecurity agency to make recommendations about how to help school systems better protect themselves.

New Mexico lawmakers have been slow to expand internet usage in the state, let alone support schools on cybersecurity. Last

week, state representatives introduced a bill that would allocate $45 million to the state education department to build a cybersecurity program by 2027.

Ideas on how to prevent future hacks and recover from existing ones usually require more work from teachers.

In the days following the Albuquerque attack, parents argued on Facebook over why schools couldn’t simply switch to pen and paper for things like attendance and grades.

Hager said she even heard the criticism from her mother, a retired school teacher.

“I said, ‘Mom, you can only take attendance on paper if you have printed out your roster to begin with,’” Hager said.

Teachers could also keep duplicate paper copies of all records, but that would double the clerical work that already bogs them down.

In an era where administrators increasingly require teachers to record everything digitally, Hager says, “these systems should work.”

Associated Press writers Michael Melia in Hartford, Connecticut, and Alan Suderman in Richmond, Virginia, contributed to this report.

‘Government overreach is coming to an end’: Massive truck convoy heading to Washington after Ottawa

In this NTD screen shot, a truck convoy protesting vaccine mandates and government overreach makes its way down a Toronto, Canada, street.

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American truckers protesting vaccine mandates and government overreach have been joining a record- breaking Canadian convoy of tens of thousands of vehicles headed to Ottawa.

Brian Von D, the administrator at “Convoy to DC 2022” announced that they will “join forces” to ride from California to Washington, adding that “America is next.”

“As (the Canadian convoy) moved from the west to the east, (the American truckers) have been filtering into this convoy, and it is absolutely massive. It is known worldwide, it is the largest thus far,” he said in a live video on Facebook.

Tens of thousands of vehicles were reported to have departed from all parts of Canada.

A large number from the United States have been joining along the way.

Von D clarified that some numbers “running around” on social media about the trucks joining the convoy are not correct.

“A post says 100,000 to 5,000.

Those aren’t correct. Somebody made those numbers up. There’s no way for us to put a number on exactly how many United States trucks have gone over there.”

Speaking about the upcoming U.S. convoy, he said “it will start in California and it will end in DC and we’re gonna stay there, just like Canada is doing,” Von D said.

“You’re gonna have your main artery … everybody will join in as they go down the interstate to DC.” He added that dates and planned routes would be released soon on a website and various so-

cial media platforms and a GoFundMe page would only be released on their CONVOY TO DC 2022 Facebook page.

Done with mandates “We’re done with the mandates, were done with the government telling us what to do, we will continue and we will follow just like the rest of the world on these trucker protests, and they will be 100% legal, they will abide by the law,” Von D said.

He added that nobody has been kicked out of the convoy so far for failing to abide by agreed-upon terms.

“It’s been a unity that I’ve never seen before, not anywhere in the north. Canada has definitely shown that, the most peaceful protest in the convoy I have seen to date,” he further stated. “America, it’s your turn, it’s your turn to step up and show what you’re made of.

“We don’t care what side you’re on, we don’t care where you’re from, if you live in America, in Canada or anywhere you may come from, we’re doing it for you,” he said.

Businesses of different sizes, as well as families in the two countries, have helped the convoys with food, shelter and gas.

As they passed through different cities, videos on Facebook show they were greeted with long rows of people cheering and holding Canadian flags, with some shooting off fireworks.

He added that they’re also doing it for the trolls that are disrupting their various pages.

“We’re actually doing it for the trolls too. So they can work and live their lives too. So it doesn’t matter. We love you all. America, it’s time to stand up. Welcome to the finale of the show. We love you. God bless you.”

The massive event has seen little reporting so far by the corporate media. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called the “people who are on their way to Ottawa” a “small fringe minority” that is “holding unacceptable views” during a news conference Jan. 26.

He then announced Jan. 27 he came into contact with someone infected with COVID-19 and has gone into self-isolation.

He told The Canadian Press that he tested negative, feels fine and has no symptoms.

Not essential workers Brian said that during the pandemic, truckers were not able to pull in to eat or shower freely due to their not having been considered essential and didn’t receive funds or stimulus checks.

The government has “completely extended their arm and their reach to control for far too long and far too easy and made money off of you. To tell us what to do.

“We elected those officials in, now it’s time to elect them out. It’s all by design so you can see the corruptness and you’re awake to it. There is no hate in this group,” Von D added.

“The government overreach is coming to an end, and this is how we do it.

“If you go back to America, in 1776, it took one shot to be heard.

The British came over, an entire army came over. And it was villages that beat the British, an entire army,” Von D noted, “Well, we don’t do it that way anymore.

It’s not violent like that anymore.

He added that they “had a plan” that “has worked to a T. “All you do is get in and drive and be a part of something that is now making history that will be in the history books, it will forever be known in 2022 that you are part of this worldwide movement. You, not us. We’re together with you.

We’re just the voices to get it out.

“One voice can be heard worldwide. And that’s through you, the people.”

International support More U.S. truckers joined the protesting efforts after the creators of Freedom Fighter Nation, Attorney Leigh Dundas and her paralegal and personal assistant Maureen Steele, started organizing in the United States.

“Our wonderful country is mobilizing! People who have been numbed and stunned over what has transpired over the past two years are waking. They are now doing and we are coordinating and moving in an intentional manner,” Steele told The Epoch Times.

Steele said that Australia is mobilizing its own convoy now,

and more rally points in the United States are being established, with thousands to attend at each one.

“We are taking our country back. Make no mistake, we the patriots and freedom lovers are the majority. The 20-25% that want socialism or communism that is the MINORITY. It doesn’t matter right now who is left or who is right, none of that matters if we lose our freedom. Freedom is a banner we can all rally under.

Liberty crackles through all of our veins. God bless our Canadian

brothers and sisters for reminding us we are fighters! Thanks for the nudge. We are awake. AWAKE. I saw a post on a Canadian site that said ‘you woke the sleeping lions.’

Well, America just got a wake-up call from our Canadian neighbors, and guess what? I’m putting the world on notice. They woke the fire-breathing dragon!!” Steele further noted.

Other countries such as Brazil have organized their own convoys, expressing solidarity for the cause.

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A vehicle rolled down a hillside along Highway 371 in Anza Friday, Jan. 28, landing on its roof, killing one person and injuring three others, two of whom were small children.

Coach Juan Lopez, left, Olivia Lopez, Rose Hopkins, Alex O’Neil, Ashlynn Rozzo, Odessa Whitmer, Stephanie Anaya Martinez, Rain Steward and Isaac Lanik make the Hamilton High School Girls Varsity Wrestling team the success it is.

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Bettina Geissler and Victor and Christy Foster have arranged for large loads of a variety of eatables to be collected and distributed to those in need since February 2021.

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The Fosters never know exactly when the food will be available, and sometimes not even sure of the amounts, but they keep the public notified in real time via the Facebook group Anza Free Food Give Away. Posts are made announcing Volunteers take cases of vegetables to waiting recipients at the Anza Pizza Factory for the free food giveaway Saturday, Jan. 29.

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Squadrons of Canada geese have invaded the quiet Aguanga community of Lake Riverside Estates. Hundreds of the birds have descended upon the grassy meadows to feed on newly sprouting grasses in preparation for the mating and egg laying season just around the corner.

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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 http://www.hamiltonmuseum. org. Find them on Facebook at “Hamilton-Museum-and-RanchFoundation.”

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 – 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.

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Food ministries F.U.N. Group weekly food ministry – Deliveries arrive 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 – 1 p.m. Dinners 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 – Sunday Sacrament is held 10 a.m.; Sunday School is 11 a.m.

Priesthood/Relief Society meets 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 951-763-0856.

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

All are welcome. For more information, call Pastor Kevin at 951-763-1111.

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.

Shepherd of the Valley 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 – 9 a.m. The church offers Sunday school for all ages with a 10:30 a.m. worship service and 6 p.m. for prayer and Bible study. Youth ministry meets Mondays from 6-8 p.m. The women’s Bible study meets Thursdays at 10 a.m., but it is on hiatus through the summer. Celebrate Recovery meets Fridays; doors open at 5:30 p.m. with large group meeting, 6-7 p.m.; small group share, 7-8 p.m. and Cross Talk Cafe, 8-8:30 p.m. Church is located at 39200 Rolling Hills Road in Anza. For more information, contact at 951763-4937, anzabptistchurch@ gmail.com or http://www.anzabaptistchurch.com.

Clubs TOPS Meeting – Take Off Pounds Sensibly support group meets Wednesdays weekly. Weigh in at 8:30 a.m., meeting at 8:45 a.m. at Thompson Hall at the Anza Baptist Church, 39200 Rolling Hills Road, in Anza. For more information, visit http://www.

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High Country Recreation – Second Monday of the month attend committee meetings at ERA Excel Realty in Anza. For more information, call Albert Rodriguez at 951-492-1624 or Robyn Garrison at 805-312-0369.

HCR Bingo fundraisers – 6:30-9:30 p.m. second and fourth Fridays at Anza Community Hall.

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 – 1 p.m. Meetings 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 http:// www.facebook.com/AnzaValleyArtists/.

Anza Quilter’s Club – 9:30 a.m. to noon. Meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road, in Anza.

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 https://www.facebook. com/LionsofAnzaValley. For more information, email president Greg Sandling at President.

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

Boy Scouts Troop 319 – Cub Scouts meet 6 p.m. every Tuesday, and Boy Scouts meet 7 p.m. every Wednesday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Contreras Road, south of state Route 371, in Anza. For more information, call Richard Hotchkiss at 951-551-3154.

Boys Scouts Troop 371 – Boy Scouts meet at Lake Riverside Estates. For more information, call Ginny Kinser at 909-702-7902.

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 http://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 http://www. redshankriders.com or call Carol Schmuhl for membership information at 951-663-6763.

Anza Thimble Club – The club meets the first Thursday of the month at Valley Gospel Chapel, 43275 Chapman Road in Anza.

The social hour is 11:30 a.m., and lunch is served at noon. Contact Carol Wright at 951-763-2884 for more information.

Organizations Terwilliger Community 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, in 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. Memberships cost $20 per person or $35 per business, and both get one vote. No government funds are allocated for the Hall, which pays its bills through memberships and swap meets. Voting members receive discounts off hall rentals, swap meet booths and save on propane gas from Ferrellgas. 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. Swap meet held each Saturday of the month, weather permitting, early morning to 1 p.m. Vendors wanted. For more information, call 951-282-4267.

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 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 http:// www.anzacivic.org.

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Coyote mating season increases threats to pets and livestock Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

The wily and intelligent coyote is perpetually on the hunt, and pet owners should be aware that increased interaction with coyotes may occur in the coming weeks, official say.

While coyote predation is part of living in the country, sometimes attacks on pets and livestock can escalate, especially during the wild canines’ mating season.

Coyote breeding season begins in December and typically runs through February. During this time, coyotes may go after smaller dogs that they perceive as potential competitors or possibly as threats to their own offspring.

Additionally, increased activity and the need to feed pups also result in heightened hunting and the targeting of pets and livestock as easy prey.

Coyotes can and do live in any habitat, including suburbs and cities. These predators are common in the mountain communities of the Anza Valley. The howling and yipping of these wild canines can be heard most evenings. The sound signals coyotes on the hunt, coordinating the killing of prey.

Coyotes typically feed on rabbits, rodents, birds and reptiles, as well as carrion and road kill. They will hunt larger prey such as deer, focusing on sick, young, weak or wounded animals, experts say.

Chickens, lambs, goats, piglets, cats and dogs can be included on the menu as well. Livestock guardian dogs can protect the farms from these fierce hunters, but owners should be aware that their dogs must be up-to-date on vaccinations for diseases, as coyotes carry illnesses that can easily be transmitted to working dogs or family pets and people.

“Coyotes carry rabies,” Jill Holt, a longtime dog expert and trainer, said. “Lately they’re getting very bold and aggressive. Make sure your animals are vaccinated and report any interaction with coyotes to Animal Services. If there is any chance that your dogs may come into contact with coyotes, please, please make sure their distemper, rabies and other vaccinations are up-to-date. Coyotes carry many diseases.”

Beside rabies, coyotes can also carry canine distemper, toxoplasmosis, Lyme disease, mange, canine hepatitis and leptospirosis, as well as parasites such as mites, ticks, fleas, hookworms, roundworms, tapeworms and flukes.

Discourage coyotes from hunting around your home by following these suggestions: Never feed coyotes – even throwing a dead chicken over the fence will attract them to your property. Pick up and securely dispose of garbage. Canine-proof containers are advised.

Keep pets inside your home or

barn at night and do not leave pet food or water outside to attract the opportunistic hunters.

Deploy net-wire or electric fencing to keep coyotes away from vulnerable livestock such as lambs and birds. These hunters can rip through chain link fences and climb 6-foot fences with ease.

Protect farm animals in coyoteproof pens or shelters at night when coyotes are most likely to be on the hunt.

Remove rabbit and rodent habitat that provide homes to the natural prey of coyotes, such as wood or brush piles.

When hiking or walking, keep dogs on short non-retractable leashes and don’t venture near the edge of brushy areas. Coyotes can lay in wait to snatch a dog.

Coyotes are most active at dawn and dusk. If someone sees a coyote out in the wild, they can make themselves appear larger by waving or yelling. Typically, the coyote will run away. If they don’t move away, it may be near their den. If that’s the case, keep facing the animal and gradually back away.

During this sensitive time, take all precautions to protect your furry and feathered friends from coyote predation or attack.

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

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One killed, 3 injured in Anza highway crash

WRESTLING from page AVO-1 Rose Hopkins earned a first place in the 150-pound class, Alex O’Neil scored a second place in the 150-pound class, Delaney “Rain” Steward took second place, Ashlynn Rozzo scored fifth place and Stephanie Anaya Martinez third place in the 101-pound class.

“We’re proud of all the girls,” Brianne Hopkins said. “They fought hard today. Their integrity and hard work showed in their sportsmanship and conduct and ultimately earned them their individual medals and overall fourth place as a team.”

The final match for first place in the 150-pound weight class came down to Hopkins and O’Neil. Hopkins came out on top, but as teammates they battled it out into the third round with Hopkins ultimately winning by pin.

“Since starting this awesome journey with these brave young women, I’ve learned that wrestling has this incredible superpower. It digs in deep inside their souls and drags out this confidence that’s been waiting to shine” Krista Steward said.

“These young women give it their all, exhausting every last ounce of energy multiple times during a tournament. It’s literally a fight out on that mat! It’s truly exhilarating to witness. Not only are these young women fierce, but they are also humble and kind. You’ll find them making new friends and building each other up at every meet. I am not only honored to be a mother of a wrestler, ‘Go Rain.’ I’m so lucky to be one of this team’s biggest fans.”

Whether competing at home or away matches, the girls turn on the heat on the mat, reflecting

Coyotes can become more aggressive during their breeding season.

City News Service SPECIAL TO ANZA VALLEY OUTLOOK

A vehicle rolled down a hillside along Highway 371 in Anza Friday, Jan. 28, landing on its roof, killing one person and injuring three others, two of whom were small children.

The fatal crash happened about 1:30 p.m. on the eastbound 371, near Burnt Valley Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The agency said that the sedan went out of control and veered onto the shoulder of the two-lane corridor, then plunged 100 feet, rolling onto its roof before coming to a stop.

One of the adults, Leslie Schotz, 34, of San Diego suffered severe trauma, while another suffered minor to moderate injuries, as did a 6-year-old boy and a 2-yearold girl, all of whom extricated

themselves from the vehicle with assistance from good Samaritans, the CHP said.

Riverside County Fire Department crews reached the location within 15 minutes and immediately began life-saving measures on Schotz. Despite paramedics’ efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 2 p.m., according to officials at the scene.

Two Mercy Air helicopters were summoned to airlift the children to a hospital, but the minors’ father refused to permit them to go airborne, and they were instead transported to a Temecula-area trauma center via ground ambulances, officials said.

The highway remained open, though fire engines were obstructing one side, with CHP officers directing traffic around them.

The cause of the crash was under investigation.

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“Wrestling is by far the best sport you can do,” team member Rain Steward said. “It makes you tough, disciplines you, and will push you till you break. But after all the sweat and tears, you realize that nothing can break you. Unless you have to run at 4 a.m. to make weight. That, my friends, is commitment on a

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Police release hiker safety alert for Mount San Jacinto Skyline Trail Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

The Palm Springs Police Department reminds those hiking the local mountains to remember to take adequate safety precautions.

In the past week there have been several rescues conducted by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department on the Skyline Trail near the crest of the mountain.

An air rescue was conducted Thursday, Jan. 27, near the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway after two people in their 60s who were hiking on the Skyline Trail in the San Jacinto Mountain, ended up trapped on the trail due to the icy conditions.

Two state park rangers proceeded up the trail to rescue the couple and while attempting to reach them, one of the rangers slipped on ice and fell 100 feet into a ravine, officials said.

The ranger injured his leg and was hoisted out of the area by the

Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Rescue 9 helicopter shortly before 9 p.m.

The other ranger and hikers remained trapped on the trail due to weather conditions. Additional personnel were required to help them get free.

The trail conditions beyond 6,000 feet are cold and icy, and become more treacherous after sundown. Remember to dress warm, have adequate water and use crampons or shoes with spikes.

“While we enjoy using all the fancy and much-needed rescue equipment, rescues can be dangerous for everyone involved,” police said in a social media alert. “If you or anyone you know will be hiking soon, please remember and pass along this safety message, and enjoy your hike in our beautiful mountains.”

Standard Hiking Safety Tips Before you leave home, always tell a friend or family member where you plan on going and when

you plan to return. Leave them with instructions on what to do if you don’t return on time.

In case of an unexpected problem or emergency, always have a backup plan for escaping the area safely. Also provide this backup plan to your friends or family before you leave.

Although it’s sometimes nice to be alone in the outdoors, it’s always safest to go with at least one or two partners, especially if you’re a novice or unfamiliar with the area.

Have the appropriate level of knowledge and experience for the adventure you plan to have. If you are a novice, please rely on a professional guide or at least a highly knowledgeable and experienced partner.

As much as possible, study and become familiar with the area you plan on exploring. Gain a thorough understanding of the terrain and its potential hazards.

Review the local weather fore-

cast in the area you plan on going and take the appropriate clothing and equipment. During winter-like conditions in mountainous terrain, check the current avalanche report in the area.

Be healthy, safe and smart.

Know your limits, don’t overextend them and don’t take unnecessary risks. It’s advisable not to go hiking with an existing injury, as it could become unpredictably worse during activity.

While in the backcountry with young children, always keep them within sight. If your dog is with you, be courteous and keep it leashed in areas that require it.

Doing so will keep you, your dog, other people and the wildlife safer.

Be aware of your surroundings at all times. There are many objective hazards in the wilderness and they aren’t always obvious. Keep a keen eye out for deteriorating weather, dangerous trail conditions, avalanche risks and wildlife.

Be prepared! Always plan for

the worst and hope for the best.

Carrying a few extra items can save your life. At a minimum, always carry the “10 Essentials” which are: • Extra food and water (more than you think you’ll need) • Extra clothing (more than you think you’ll need) • Map and compass (know how to use them) • Flashlight or headlamp (plus extra batteries) • First-aid kit • Fire starting kit • Pocket knife or multi-tool • Signaling device (mirror or whistle) • Sunscreen and sunglasses • Emergency shelter (emergency blanket or bivy sack) Planning well with safety in mind will make your adventure have a happy ending.

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

File online in safety. When filing online, use antivirus software and ensure the computer is connected to a secure internet connection.

Use strong and unique passwords and enable multi-factor authentication whenever possible. Do not use public Wi-Fi. There are several websites that allow certain taxpayers to prepare and file their taxes for free, such as the IRS Free File program.

Get an Identity Protection PIN. Taxpayers who can verify their identities may opt in to the IRS IP PIN program, a free added layer of protection. The ID Protection PIN is a six-digit code known only to the individual and the IRS. Use the Get an Identity Protection PIN tool to immediately get an IP PIN. Never share the IP PIN with

anyone but a trusted tax provider.

Use a legitimate tax preparer.

Consumers should make sure their preparer is reputable, licensed and has a Preparer Tax Identification Number from the IRS. Visit www. irs.gov or call 800-906-9887 to see if you qualify for free tax prep services provided by IRS-certified volunteers.

If you suspect that you have been a victim of tax identity theft, report it to the Federal Trade Commission online at identitytheft. gov or by phone at 877-438-4338.

Report IRS impostor scams to the Treasury Department.

For further safety tips, USA. gov/identity-theft.

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

Be aware of tax identity theft Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

A new tax season brings with it more concerns over identity theft that can cause serious trouble for a person’s wallet.

A crime called tax identity theft happens when someone uses your Social Security number to file a phony tax return and collect your refund. You may not find out about this until you try to file your tax return and the IRS rejects it as a duplicate filing.

While the IRS investigates these offenses, your tax return can be delayed. The misuse of your Social Security number may also put you at risk for other types of identity theft.

Government agencies are urging

consumers to be on guard against tax-time identity theft. Tax fraud is one of the most common ways consumers report their identities being stolen in recent years. Some people reported when they went to file their taxes in 2021, someone already used their Social Security number to file. This is the most common form of tax fraud; the tips below, from the IRS, will help consumers protect their refund and personal information this tax season: Store personal information like birth certificates, credit cards, and Social Security cards in a safe place.

Attempt to collect your mail every day and place a hold on your mail when you are away from home for several days.

Review your credit card and bank account statements monthly and be alert for unauthorized transactions.

Watch out for IRS and tax impostor scams. Fraudsters often pose as the IRS to scare and trick you into disclosing personal information or sending them money.

Scammers take advantage of tax season and those who have tax related debt. Remember: the IRS will not call about taxes without sending a notice through the mail first.

File your taxes as early as possible. The IRS began accepting 2021 Individual Income Tax Returns Monday, Jan. 24. Identity thieves use consumer information to file fraudulent tax returns and steal refunds before the individual files.

Robert Greer clowns around as he waits for the trucks to arrive at the Anza Pizza Factory for the free food giveaway Saturday, Jan. 29. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo

Bettina Geissler’s truck and trailer is emptied at the Anza Pizza Factory for the free food Anza Valley Outlook/Alan Stanley photo giveaway Saturday, Jan. 29.

Fresh produce made up the majority of the offerings at the Anza Pizza Factory for the free food giveaway Saturday, Jan. 29.

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FOOD from page AVO-1 times of arrival, when the food will be distributed and requests for volunteers to help unload. The event is continuing to grow.

“We are even finding that the homeless show up after everybody is gone,” Christy Foster said. “We make sure we have food for them.”

During the first week of January, 20 pallets of food resulted in about

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140 families being fed. Vegetables, bread, fruit, baby food, meat and even sweets are routinely given out. People can choose what they need, reducing possible waste.

Cash donations are appreciated and most recipients do what they can.

Anza Pizza Factory owner Jordan Gitlin pays for a load of food once a month and has offered the back room and porch of his res-

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People browse through the variety of food offered at the Anza Pizza Factory for the free food giveaway Saturday, Jan. 29.

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taurant for the giveaway activities when they occur.

“More and more people are showing up to volunteer. It is an amazing thing,” Christy Foster

said. “When a community comes together, they thrive together.”

To find out more, visit Anza Free Food Giveaway on Facebook at www.facebook.com/

groups/393138108872287.

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

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Three arrested, charged in connection with freeway shooting incident near Lake Elsinore Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

A Homeland man accused of an apparent unprovoked shooting at a motorist on Interstate 15 in Lake Elsinore has been charged with two counts of attempted murder, while his wife has been charged as an accessory.

Officers from the CHP’s Temecula Area arrested three suspects in connection with the freeway shooting that occurred Sunday, Jan. 15, in the city of Lake Elsinore.

The shooting occurred on southbound I-15 just south of Diamond Drive, at 5:17 p.m., CHP representative Officer Mike Lassig said.

Before the incident the victim, a 19-year-old male, was driving a 2001 white Ford Ranger

southbound on I-15 just south of Diamond Drive in the No. 3 lane. He was accompanied by a 19-year-old female passenger, who was seated in the right front seat when the suspects, later identified as Jose Luis Magdaleno-Rico and Leticia Magdaleno, driving in a 2001 black Chevy Tahoe opened fire on the victims.

According to the CHP, the victim observed the right front passenger, later identified as Jose Luis Magdaleno, point a handgun directly at them from the Chevy Tahoe’s open right front passenger side window. Multiple flashes were observed coming from the suspect’s handgun as rounds struck the Ford Ranger.

The victim applied the brakes and pulled to the right shoulder as the suspect vehicle fled south-

DA receives federal grant to fund cold case investigations City New Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors authorized county district attorney Mike Hestrin to accept a $535,000 federal grant intended to aid in solving or prosecuting cold case violent crimes, relying on forensic evidence during it’s Tuesday, Jan. 25, meeting.

In a 5-0 vote without comment, the board signed off on receipt of the U.S. Bureau of Justice grant award, which must be expended

by Sept. 30, 2024.

According to prosecutors, a cold case is defined as any violent crime, missing persons or unidentified persons incident unsolved after three years.

The federal grant aims specifically to cover costs incurred from DNA analysis.

“Provided that DNA attributed to a known or unknown suspect who has been identified, funding support includes investigative activities and crime and forensic analyses that could lead to prosecuting violent crime cold cases and decreasing the number of violent crime cold cases awaiting prosecution,” according to a DA’s office statement posted to the board’s Tuesday agenda.

The agency’s Bureau of Investigations maintains a Cold Case Unit, which assists the sheriff’s Cold Case Squad and detectives in municipal police agencies countywide.

State agency to conduct required investigation of Hemet police shooting City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

The California Department of Justice announced Tuesday, Jan. 25, that it will investigate the killing of a man suspected of selling fentanyl by sheriff’s deputies and officers from two police departments.

The agency said the week-old shooting prompted an inquiry under Assembly Bill 1506, which authorizes the state to conduct an independent review anytime an unarmed individual has been killed in a confrontation with law enforcement.

Riverside County sheriff’s antigang personnel were conducting surveillance about 11:35 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 18, on a man, whose name has not been released, suspected of selling fentanyl in the 2600 block of West Florida Avenue in Hemet.

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GEESE from page AVO-1 be considered a pest species because of noise, droppings, and aggressive territorial behavior toward both humans and other animals.

According to the Canadian Wildlife Service, there are more than 7 million breeding Canada geese in North America, with these numbers increasing every year.

The birds are a protected species under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. This protection applies to both resident and migratory geese. Neither individuals nor governmental entities may launch lethal control efforts without the proper federal, state and local permits.

The large number of birds in LRE present the potential of bird strikes around the community’s air strip. Pilots have become creative in keeping the birds off the runway. No federal or state permits are needed to scare, herd or chase

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bound on I-15. The victims were not injured in the incident.

“After developing investigative leads, on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, at approximately 12:10 p.m., CHP investigators initiated a search warrant at a home in Homeland, California,” Lassig said. “During the search, CHP investigators located and arrested Leticia Magdaleno, 61, of Homeland, who was the driver of the Chevy Tahoe.

Additionally, CHP investigators located and arrested Jose Luis Magdaleno, 54, of Homeland, who was the passenger of the Chevy Tahoe, for attempted murder.”

According to Lassig, upon further investigation, Jose Ricardo Magdaleno, 26, of Homeland, was placed under arrest for additional weapons charges.

“CHP investigators located and

City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

A man suspected of gunning down a 30-year-old woman during an argument at a Hemet residence was in custody Thursday, Jan. 27, following a combative arrest during which the suspect allegedly tangled with a police K9, resulting in injuries to himself and the dog, according to police.

Koron LeKeith Lowe, 24, of Hemet, was arrested Wednesday afternoon on suspicion of murder, attempted murder and assault on a law enforcement canine in connection with the slaying of Asasha Lache Hall of Hemet.

Lowe is receiving treatment in the Riverside County sheriff’s inmate infirmary at Riverside University Medical Center in Moreno Valley and is expected to be formally booked into jail once he’s cleared by doctors to leave.

He allegedly killed Hall during an apparent confrontation with her and other unnamed parties on the first floor of their shared residence in the 3000 block of Greengable Lane, near Lavender Lane, about 6:15 a.m.

Tuesday, according to Hemet police Lt. Nathan Miller.

Specific details regarding the argument were not disclosed.

According to Miller, in addition to Hall and Lowe, three other adults resided at the home, along with two children, ages 5 and 6 years old.

There were also two visitors in the house Tuesday morning, he said.

When the gunfire erupted, the mother of the two children grabbed them and hid in an upstairs room, calling 911, according to Miller, adding that two other people fled out of the garage.

Patrol officers converged on the location minutes later and discovered Hall gravely wounded. She died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.

Surrounding properties were evacuated as a precaution as SWAT members conducted a thorough search of the Greengable Lane house and the immediate area, according to Miller.

The search ended after several hours, and detectives turned their attention to Lowe, who was originally named a person of interest but soon became the prime suspect,

Miller said.

He said investigators worked all Tuesday night and through Wednesday morning, determining that Lowe was likely in the Banning Pass.

About 1 p.m. Wednesday, the investigative team found him in a parking lot in Cabazon, where he was holed up in his vehicle, Miller alleged.

“Investigators attempted to negotiate with Lowe, but he refused to surrender and get out of the parked car,” the lieutenant said. “Hemet police canine ‘Bosco’ was used to help arrest Lowe and get him out of the car. Bosco sustained injuries during the arrest when Lowe violently fought the dog and struck it with a sharp piece of wood.”

The suspect suffered unspecified injuries while allegedly resisting arrest, but the dog’s actions enabled police officers and sheriff’s deputies to wrestle Lowe into custody, according to Miller.

Bosco was taken to a veterinary clinic for treatment and is expected to fully recover, returning to service next week, Miller said.

Background information on Lowe was not available.

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Kiefer, who scheduled a felony settlement conference for Feb. 7 at the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta.

Kiefer ordered Leticia Magdaleno to remain held in lieu of $500,000 bail at the Robert Presley Jail in Riverside, and ordered Jose Luis Magdaleno to be held on $1.075 million bail at the Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta.

Jose Ricardo Magdaleno was booked into the Robert Presley Detention Facility in Riverside with a bail amount of $100,000.

A possible motive for the alleged attack remains unclear.

The CHP’s Temecula Area office is conducting the investigation.

Kim Harris can be reached by email at valleyeditor@reedermedia.com.

Man suspected of fatally shooting Hemet woman arrested

side police officers assigned to the anti-gang unit, deputies attempted to detain the man, who allegedly ran across a parking lot, according to sheriff’s representative Sgt. Brandi Swan.

Swan alleged that the suspect was seen with a firearm, and the officers and deputies attempted to “disarm him by using less-lethal munitions,” but the efforts failed, culminating in the law enforcement personnel opening fire.

Hemet Fire Department paramedics were called and began lifesaving measures, but the suspect died from his gunshot wounds at the scene, according to Swan.

No law enforcement officers were injured.

The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office started an investigation immediately after the shooting. Its inquiry will be separate from the one now being handled by the state.

away geese by any means, including dogs or noisemakers, as long as no birds are physically harmed.

Wind activated hunting dog silhouettes have proven effective in years past, as well as conscientious mowing of lots adjoining the strip.

Luckily, the mobs of birds have been feeding in areas away from the runway, instead causing traffic jams on the roads as they saunter across with not a care in the world.

In the evenings, many of the birds take to the air, flying in their famous V-formation, honking and orbiting the valley, only to land back in the fields once again.

Residents look forward to seeing the great herds of geese peacefully grazing around the community.

Soon the nesting will begin, as monogamous couples pair off to lay eggs and raise their goslings.

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

seized multiple weapons at the Homeland address, which consisted of handguns, rifles, shotguns, ammunition and high-capacity magazines,” Lassig said.

Jose Luis Magdaleno was charged with attempted murder.

Leticia Magdaleno was charged with harboring and aiding a person after committing a felony.

Along with the attempted murder counts, Jose Luis Magdaleno is charged with two counts of firearm assault and one count each of shooting at an occupied vehicle and illegal possession of a loaded handgun, as well as sentenceenhancing allegations of using a gun in the commission of a felony.

The pair pleaded not guilty Thursday, Jan. 27, during a joint arraignment before Riverside County Superior Judge Elaine

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COVID-19 deaths, or Remdesivir deaths?

Julie Reeder PUBLISHER

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration Vaccine Adverse Events Reaction System (VAERS) database has about 800,000 adverse events (injuries) reported from the COVID-19 vaccines, including thousands of deaths.

A whistleblower, who is a 25-year mathematician and health data statistician, is suing the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) because she says the number is underreported by a magnitude of 5.

Those deaths are being reported post-vaccine. Those deaths were the basis to rush in a vaccine under emergency use authorization, to save people from hospitalization and death.

But initially, were people dying from COVID-19? Or were they dying from lack of early treatment, as has been the testimony of hundreds of doctors like Dr. Pierre Kory testifying in Senate hearings? Or were they dying from the actual treatment they were given in the hospital?

Dr. Bryan Ardis, a chiropractor who lost his father in a hospital during the pandemic from kidney failure/ multiple system failure, believes it was Remdesivir. Ardis doubted what he was being told by the physicians and researched the treatments. What he has been reporting for the last year is that it wasn’t the virus killing people

as much as it was the treatment, specifically Remdesivir poisoning.

Other doctors on the front lines who have successfully treated thousands of COVID-19 patients agree and in addition they report early intervention with antivirals is truly a safe, effective and inexpensive cure.

At the beginning of the pandemic, doctors were saying that people were dying from multiple system failures and they had never seen a virus do this before. An NIH Paper referencing multi-system failure for COVID-19 patients can be seen online at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih. gov/pmc/articles/PMC7533045.

Ardis goes to the leadership of Dr. Anthony Fauci who pointed to Remdesivir as the best treatment. He referred to studies he was involved in to justify Remdesivir usage to every hospital in America. Before the COVID-19 virus pandemic, these two studies involved Remdesivir experiments and they went terribly wrong. Apparently, few doctors actually read the studies.

In an interview with German attorneys Dr. Reiner Fuellmich and Dr. Wolfgang Wodarg, Ardis said, “What got my attention was the New York doctors were reporting, ‘When we’re treating this new coronavirus.

Within three to five days, we’re seeing kidney failure. Because the virus we assume is attacking the kidneys.’ I knew right away that wasn’t the case.

“So I actually wanted to know if they were using Vancomycin on these people because this is a virus just like the flu,” Ardis said. “So I went on to the CDC’s website to find out what they were actually treating COVID-19 patients with. And the CDC refers you to the National Institutes of Health website for the treatment protocol of COVID-19.

And this is when the storm happened for me. When I opened the website, Anthony Fauci was declaring that there was this new drug that is mandated in all hospitals and used by all medical doctors in America called Remdesivir.

“And it is the only treatment to be used in all hospitals in America.

CSAC: Thank you to Riverside County Supervisor Chuck Washington The California State Association of Counties, the voice of California’s 58 counties, would like to thank Riverside County Supervisor Chuck Washington for his tireless advocacy as a champion of children, public health and broadband. Washington is a valued leader on the CSAC executive committee and board of directors as an involved and invested public servant. Washington currently holds the position of being CSAC’s first vice president and will become president in 2023.

Washington most recently received a CSAC Circle of Service Award for his leadership in advancing broadband as a policy priority in 2021. His op-ed, co-written with Lenny Mendonca, owner of Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, provided remarkable insight, highlighted the urgency of broadband investments and appeared in multiple California newspapers. His voice and support resulted in tremendous broadband success. Washington is

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And then it said specifically, ‘cannot severe Remdesivir poisoning,” use hydroxychloroquine. It’s proven Ardis said. “Anthony Fauci knew to be dangerous for COVID-19 it was deadly because of the actual patients and you can’t use chloro- research study he was quoting. I quine.’ Now I have reviewed drugs could not believe that no one clicked that patients have been on for the the link to go look at the study to last 20 years. I had never heard of see what the results of the study Remdesivir. So I went to the Food with Remdesivir on Ebola virus and Drug Administration’s website were on the patients that warranted to find out any information about now Fauci (mandating) saying, Remdesivir only to find out Rem- ‘You have to give it to coronavirus desivir was never FDA approved to patients.’

“It was disgustbe safe or efficaing. It was never cious for any dis“The study found Rem- proven safe. It ease, but on the NIHS website, was never provdesivir had the highest Anthony Fauci en effective. And death rate of all four said, every docthen I learned experimental drugs and America was the tor in the country has to use Rempulled the drug from the only country from desivir only. And 2020 unstudy. ” Dr. Bryan Ardis January there’s these two til October 2020 research studies to treat all COthat prove Remdesivir is efficacious VID-19 patients with Remdesivir. and warranted during this novel Our country bought up all of the coronavirus. The first study quoted Remdesivir reserves,” Ardis said. on the website was the Ebola tri- “And we were the only country that als on four experimental drugs in used it for the whole first 10 months 2018,” Ardis said. of 2020. And which country had the “Then there was a second study, most deaths in the entire world? The which was a cohort study, which United States of America.” was sponsored by Gilead, the manuSo, why did they poison them all facturer of Remdesivir, in March to death with Remdesivir? Ardis 2020,” Ardis continued. “They knew it for two years before he said had 53 COVID-19 patients from that it would be deadly. three countries, Japan, Canada, In the Lancet, on April 29, 2020, and America that they treated for a study out of China, “Remdesivir 28 days. Now there were two links in adults with severe COVID-19: a on the National Institutes of Health randomized, double-blind, placebowebsite that Anthony Fauci was controlled, multicenter trial,” was quoting. All I did was click the first published. The study was stopped one. I wanted to see this research early because of adverse events in study on the Ebola virus that war- 18 Remdesivir (12%) patients. ranted Fauci dictating that we’re Remdesivir clearly wasn’t held going to use this non-FDA approved to the same standards as other drug drug because of this research study candidates. on Ebola. In that study there were Forbes reported in a Remdesivir four drugs, Remdesivir, and the NIH story they wrote, “Normally, a experimental drug that Fauci put in, drug is only approved for use by a not Remdesivir, but a second one. regulatory body like the U.S. Food And then two others. and Drug Administration if it meets “At six months of this one-year the two criteria for safety and effistudy, the safety board for the study cacy. Nonetheless, in October 2020, found Remdesivir had the highest Remdesivir was granted approval by death rate of all four experimental the Food and Drug Administration drugs and pulled the drug from the based on promising data from relastudy,” Ardis explained. “It didn’t tively small trials with about 1,000 even make it to the end of the study participants. because it was so deadly. They also A large-scale analysis was done pulled the Anthony Fauci experi- by the World Health Organization’s mental drug he put in the trial be- Solidarity trial consortium. It found cause it was the second most deadly. Remdesivir ineffective and as a So knowing this, he still pushed it consequence WHO recommended on the masses.” against the use of Remdesivir in According to Ardis, the side ef- COVID-19 patients. fects were: 22% of all 53 that had Ivermectin and HydroxychloCOVID-19 experienced these four roquine are both listed as critical lethal side effects, multiple organ medicines with the WHO and have failure, acute kidney failure, septic been proven safe and effective for shock and hypotension. decades and in early treatment of “8% of them had to be taken off COVID-19 in countries around the the drug on day five or 10 because world at a cost of just a few cents they were dying from the poison each. of the drugs’ effects on multiple Unlike Remdesivir, Ivermectin organs,” he said. “So 30% of these and Hydroxychloroquine have had individuals experienced four life- hundreds of safety studies. One NIH threatening side effects of the drugs. study reported in June 2020, “Based Now acute kidney failure was the on all such evidence, we hypothesize one that caught my attention because that HCQ and ivermectin could act that’s what killed my father-in-law. in a consequential and synergistic “What were the medical doctors manner. Indeed, HCQ would behave in New York saying in the media,” as a first-level barrier by inhibiting Ardis asked. “‘We’ve never seen a the entry of the virus into the host virus do this before, but when we cell, while ivermectin could reduce start treatment, we’re seeing a virus viral replication if the virus did get attack the kidneys and cause acute in, strengthening HCQ antiviral efkidney failure. Not only in New fects. HCQ is cheap to produce and York, and we are struggling to find safe if monitored properly. Ivermecventilators. We don’t have enough tin seems to be safe and well tolerated, with no serious drug-related dialysis machines.’

“Well, I knew right away it was adverse events.”

The study can be read online by visiting, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih. gov/pmc/articles/PMC7146719/ Remdesivir, on the other hand, is an expensive drug costing about $2600 per five-day treatment and for a hospital with hundreds of COVID-19 patients, it’s millions of dollars, as opposed to existing safe and effective inexpensive drugs used elsewhere around the world.

Forbes points out that the price could be cost-effective if Remdesivir saved lives, but it’s also being made available for milder cases and WHO found that it isn’t a lifesaving drug.

After the WHO found Remdesivir ineffective at best, it has been speculated that it may be the next scandal, much like ‘Tamaflu’ which was supposed to block the flu. Governments started stockpiling it and paying billions to the manufacturer only to have researchers gain access to the drug’s unpublished data showing it had many side effects and only shortened the duration of flu symptoms by a few hours. Its cost was $75 a treatment.

COVID-19 has been a windfall for the pharmaceutical companies with U.S. tax dollars. The truth about the fatality rates is becoming clear.

Physicians that reported early the death rate of less than 2% are now being vindicated. The CDC is now admitting that all the COVID-19 deaths were not actually from COVID-19, but patients who died from something else but who tested positive for COVID-19. Those patients may not have even been showing symptoms, all they had was a positive test, which may have been a false positive.

The reported adverse effects range from 800,000 to millions depending on the reports and data now shows post COVID-19 unvaccinated are more protected long-term than the vaccinated.

The reason COVID-19 was more deadly in the U.S. than in other countries was likely the bloated reporting, incentivized by the CARES act, bad recommendations to use Remdesivir which at the very least was ineffective and at the most killed people by way of kidney failure.

The British Medical Journal recently published an article implying that the story of Remdesivir is another scandal waiting to happen.

And now our handlers want to mandate that all children receive the experimental vaccine when there has been no proven danger and death, and little to zero risk from COVID-19. Again, I repeatthe risk/benefit doesn’t make sense.

It’s all for corporate greed. According to Ardis, “Since the shots have started, there’s already been over 4,200 reported occurrences to the CDC of multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C a new classification since 2020), and already over 40 deaths of children reported to the CDC.” The Food and Drug Administration and the CDC are not completely reliable anymore. There’s corruption and greed that have played politics and gotten in the way between doctors who are on the front lines and their patients. We are worse for it.

People are damaged and others have died. The insanity must stop.

Julie Reeder can be reached by email at jreeder@reedermedia.com.

FAITH

Life’s too short to be bitter

Zachary Elliott SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

I was officiating a celebration of life service for an organization that serves grieving families. After the service a woman who attended the event walked up to the director to voice her extreme anger because her map app sent her on a dirt road.

“You owe me a car wash,” she yelled. “And the shocks on my car are ruined because you didn’t provide proper directions. What are you going to do about it?”

The volume and tone of her voice caused many heads to turn to see this embarrassing spectacle.

She was miserable.

When she began yelling, I realized she wasn’t just mad at the director, the dirt road or potential damage to her car; she was angry at life. Somewhere along the line, life had made her bitter and robbed her of all joy. As a result, she was a very unhappy person.

Here’s the problem with living in bitterness. It steals your joy and happiness. It hurts you more than the person you’re mad at. It robs you of your future. It can ruin your ability to have healthy, life-giving relationships. It dominates your thoughts and ruins your ability to think clearly. It’s a sin, and God doesn’t want it in your life.

Life’s too short to be bitter.

He warned in Hebrews 12:15, “Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up

to trouble you, corrupting many.”

It’s time to get rid of the root of bitterness that’s been poisoning your life. You need to “get rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you,” in Ephesians 4:31-32.

And with God’s help, you can.

At the moment, you may feel like you have every right to be bitter and angry. For you, the hurt is so painful you don’t even know how you’re going to make it through the day. Just remember that you can’t control the hurt someone else may have caused you, but you can choose not to be bitter.

Here are three steps you can take right now to keep bitterness from ruining your life.

Forgive people.

The problem with people is they are people, and people are prone to

hurt people. That’s why we need lots of forgiveness. Ephesians 4:32 said to “forgive one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” Once you realize how much God has forgiven you, it is easier to forgive others.

Take a moment and ask God to give you the strength to forgive those who have hurt you. You can’t do it without him. It doesn’t mean what they did was OK. It just means you’re making a choice not to live with it anymore.

Just like God forgives you, through Christ we are called to forgive others.

Move on.

I’ve met people who are still bitter about a hurt from decades ago. Don’t let that be you. We can move toward the future God has for us by “forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead,” in Philippians 3:13.

The longer you hang on to it, the more you will dwell on it, and it will ruin your life. You can’t

change the past. But in God, you have a bright future. Move toward that.

Get around some godly people.

Hebrews 12:15 starts by telling us to “look after each other.”

Do you know what that means?

It means that we need friends in our lives that are friends enough to keep us from falling into bitterness. So, who are you looking after, and, who’s looking after you? Don’t fight bitterness alone.

God has an excellent plan for you. I don’t know what that will look like for you, but I do know this – bitterness is never God’s plan for you; life is too short for that.

Zachary Elliott is the lead pastor of Fusion Christian Church in Temecula. For more information, visit https://www.fusionchristianchurch.com, http://www.encouragementtoday.tv or find them on Instagram.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202200919 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GREAT NAILS 3106 Temecula Pkwy Ste C3, Temecula, CA 92592 County: Riverside Dnaza Inc, 3106 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 01/13/2022 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 Dong Truong, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 01/21/2022 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: 3509 PUBLISHED: January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202201008 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: COLD STONE CREAMERY 21016 2433 W. Florida Ave, Hemet, CA 92545 Mailing address: 252 Bahama Court, San Jacinto, CA 92583 County: Riverside Stata LLC, 2433 W. Florida Ave, Hemet, CA 92545 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 01/12/2012 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: Rohit Patel, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 01/25/2022 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: 3515 PUBLISHED: February 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202201171 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. VCLASSY MEDIA 2. VCLASSY 31251 Strawberry Tree Ln, Temecula, CA 92092 County: Riverside David Christian Monzon, 31251 Strawberry Tree Ln, Temecula, CA 92092 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 1/18/2022 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: David Christian Monzon Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 01/27/2022 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: 3518 PUBLISHED: February 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202117526 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ABSOLUTE CLEANING SERVICES 2626 Elsinore Rd, Riverside, CA 92506 County: Riverside Yvonne Louise McCormick, 2626 Elsinore Rd, Riverside, CA 92506 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: Yvonne Louise McCormick Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/30/2021 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: 3510 PUBLISHED: January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202201158 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SHRI VISHNU SPIRITUAL ASHRAM 19647 Lonestar Ln, Riverside, CA 92508 Mailing address: 19744 Beach Blvd. #355, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 County: Riverside Shri Vishnu Spiritual Ashram, 19647 Lonestar Ln, Riverside, CA 92508 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: Farzana-Khanam, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 01/27/2022 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: 3516 PUBLISHED: February 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202200252 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KING COMB CUTS 32467 Temecula Pkwy Unit 10, Temecula, CA 92092 County: Riverside Courtney Lamon Ross, 42211 Stonewood Rd Apt 301, Temecula, CA 92591 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: Courtney Lamon Ross Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 01/06/2022 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: 3511 PUBLISHED: January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202201026 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PERSONAL PROTECTION ACADEMY LLC 38281 Oaktree Loop, Murrieta, CA 92562 Mailing address: 24046 Clinton Keith Road #111, Wildomar, CA 92595 County: Riverside Personal Protection Academy LLC, 38281 Oaktree Loop, Murrieta, CA 92562 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 1/1/2022 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: Michael Pettengill, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 01/25/2022 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: 3517 PUBLISHED: February 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022

CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVSW 2200022 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: HEATHER GOODIN, TERRY BRADLEY Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. HEATHER ELISE GOODIN b. TERRY EUGENE BRADLEY Proposed Name: a. HEATHER ELISE RANGER b. TERRY EUGENE RANGER 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: 2-24-22/21 Time: 8:00 am Dept: S101 The address of the court: Riverside Superior 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: 1-6-22 Signed: Joni I. Sinclair, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 3503 PUBLISHED: January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202200438 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. URBAN DOG STARS 2. URBAN SOL 40435 Chauncey Way, Temecula, CA 92091 County: Riverside Angela Lorali Douglas, 40435 Chauncey Way, Temecula, CA 92091 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: Angela Lorali Douglas Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 01/11/2022 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: 3512 PUBLISHED: January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 2022

ABANDONMENT BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File Number: R-202117466 Filed Riverside County Clerk’s Office Peter Aldana The following fictitious business name(s) has been abandoned by the following person(s): GREAT NAILS 31069 Temecula Pkwy Ste C3, Temecula, CA 92592 County: Riverside County: Riverside Duc Dong Truong, 45656 Nora Circle, Temecula, CA 92592 Thi Huynh Ngoc-Nga, 45656 Nora Circle, Temecula, CA 92592 This business is conducted by a Married Couple The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Riverside County on 12/29/2021 Signed by: Duc Dong Truong THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY ON 01/13/2022 LEGAL: 3508 PUBLISHED: January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 2022

CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVSW 2200204 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: KIMBERLY LYNN BLACK DALEY Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. KIMBERLY LYNN BLACK DALEY AKA b. KIMBERLY LYNN BLACK AKA c. KIMBERLY LYNN DALEY Proposed Name: a. KIMBERLY LYNN ZIMMER b. KIMBERLY LYNN ZIMMER c. KIMBERLY LYNN ZIMMER 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 TELEPHONIC APPEARANCE Pursuant to Appendix I, Emergency Rule 3, the court will be conducting certain civil hearings telephonically, until further notice Therefore, the above entitled case is scheduled for TELEPHONIC APPEARANCE re: Order to Show Cause re: Change of Name as follows: Date: 03/10/22 Time: 8:00 am Dept: S101 To appear by telephone dial (213) 306-3065 or (844) 621-3956 (toll free), when prompted enter: Meeting Number: 288-888-954# Access Code: # (no number after the #) Please MUTE your phone until your case is called and it is your turn to speak> It is important to note that you must call fifteen (15) minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time to check in or there may be a delay in your case being heard.

For additional information and instructions on telephonic appearances, visit the court’s website at https//www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/PublicNotices/ Webex-Appearances-Public-Access.pdf.

The address of the court: Riverside Superior 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: 1-19-22 Signed: Joni I. Sinclair, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 3513 PUBLISHED: January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 2022

AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202112112 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PRECISION ENDODONTICS 25109 Jefferson Ave Ste 220, Murrieta, CA 92562 County: Riverside Shawn R. Anderson, DDS, MSD, Inc., 25109 Jefferson Ave Ste 220, Murrieta, CA 92562 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 04/02/2014 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: Shawn R. Anderson, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/26/2021 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: 3419 PUBLISHED: September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2021 Republished: November 12, 19, 26, December 3, 2021 Date of filing was wrong in first publication.

Republished February 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022 AMENDED HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE TITLE.

ABANDONMENT BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File Number: R-202004105 Filed Riverside County Clerk’s Office Peter Aldana The following fictitious business name(s) has been abandoned by the following person(s): GREAT NAILS 27517 Ynez Rd, Temecula, CA 92591 County: Riverside County: Riverside Duc Dong Truong, 27517 Ynez Rd, Temecula, CA 92591 This business is conducted by an Individual The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Riverside County on 03/19/2020 Signed by: Duc Dong Truong THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY ON 01/13/2022 LEGAL: 3507 PUBLISHED: January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 2022

SUMMONS 1) Name of Person Filing: M. Christine Sommers Mailing address: 1308 Stockton Hill Rd #A350 City, State, Zip Code: Kingman, AZ 86401 Daytime/Evening Phone Number: 928-897-4635 SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA MOHAVE COUNTY 2) M. Christine Sommers 3) Case Number: CV 2021-01033 Plaintiff SUMMONS AND 4) Craig & Patricia McDonald Defendants AND Mohave County Treasurer WARNING: This is an official document from the court. It affects your rights. Read this document carefully. If you do not understand it, contact a lawyer for help.

FROM THE STATE OF ARIZONA TO: 4) Craig & Patricia McDonald AND Defendants Mohave County Treasurer 1. A lawsuit has been filed against you. A copy of the lawsuit. A copy of the lawsuit and other court papers are served on you with this Summons.

2. If you do not want a judgement or order taken against you without your input, you must file an “Answer” or a “Response” in writing with the Court, and pay the filing fee. If you do not file an “Answer” or “Response” the other party may be given the relief requested in his or her Petition or Complaint.

To file your “Answer” or “Response” take, or send, the “Answer” or “Response” to the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, 415 East Spring Street, Kingman, AZ 86401 (P.O. Box 7000, Kingman, AZ 86402-7000) or the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, 2225 Trane Road, Bullhead City, AZ 86442, or Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, 2001 College Drive, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404. Mail a copy of your “Answer” or “Response” to the other party at the address listed on the top of this Summons.

3. If you were served within the State of Arizona, your “Response” or “Answer” must be filed within TWENTY (20) CALENDAR DAYS, starting the day after you were served. If you were served outside the State of Arizona, your “Response” must be filed with THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS, starting the day after you were served. Service by Publication is complete (30) days after the date of the first publication.

4. Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the office of the judge or commissioner assigned to the case, at least (3) three days before your scheduled court date.

SIGNED AND SEALED this date: 9/28/2021 CHRISTINA SPURLOCK, Clerk of the Superior Court LEGAL #:3514 Published: January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 2022

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