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Murrieta Market Nights offer unique shopping opportunities

Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

The San Jacinto City Council welcomed news from Caltrans that a long-sought safety median is planned between Gilman Springs Road to the Ramona Expressway Highway 79/Sanderson Avenue intersection, the site of many crossover head on fatal car crashes in the past decade. see page A-2

Local Ashlee Dephillippo accepts appointment to Wildomar District 5 City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Wildomar’s City Council voted 5-0 in a special meeting Wednesday, March 16, to appoint resident Ashlee Dephillippo to represent District 5 in the wake of Council member Marsha Swanson’s retirement. see page A-3

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Seven-year-old Lunita Mendez, left, and her sister Ruby Mendez help sell flowers and handmade soap from their family’s Runa Farms in Deluz during the Market Nights in Murrieta. See more photos on page A-2.

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Artistic director shares the legacy and future of ‘Ramona’ Diane A. Rhodes SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

The Hemet Heritage Foundation and Hemet Museum presented, “What’s New at the Ramona Bowl?” featuring a look back and forward at “Ramona,” California’s official outdoor play, in conjunction with its most recent meeting, Monday, March 14.

Dennis Anderson has been artistic director for the production since 1995, but he has other ties to the pageant, having played the role of Don Felipe in 1970 and 1971 and seeing his wife Kathi Anderson was involved with the outdoor play since 1981. In addition to playing the title role of Ramona in 1985 and 1989, Kathi Anderson worked on costumes, was a Spanish dancer, a settler’s wife, understudy, assistant director and played the role of Señora since 2002. His parents were also involved in the production through the years.

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Community Hamburger Bash turns into 90th birthday bash Diane A. Rhodes SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

When longtime San Jacinto resident Jack Warneke started planning his 90th birthday party, he couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than to invite 90 friends to join him at the San Jacinto Community Builders’ annual Hamburger Bash during his birthday month. The event raises funds for programs and projects that benefit students in the San Jacinto Unified School District.

Held at North Mountain Middle School Saturday, March 5, the $8-a-plate lunchtime meal was completed with a piece of the full sheet cake honoring Warneke’s milestone birthday. Decorated with red, white and blue icing, the cake matched the patriotic shirt that Jack wore on his special day.

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On hand for a presentation about the upcoming “Ramona” season sponsored by the Hemet Heritage Foundation and Hemet Museum are, from left, Kathi Anderson as Señora, Eli Santana as Alessandro, Kayla Contreras as Ramona and Artistic Director Dennis Anderson.

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Jack Warneke receives a certificate of recognition from San Jacinto Mayor Crystal Ruiz during his 90th birthday celebration.

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Highway 79, Gilman Springs safety median projects coming to San Jacinto Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

The San Jacinto City Council welcomed news from Caltrans that a long sought safety median is planned between Gilman Springs Road to the Ramona Expressway Highway 79/Sanderson Avenue intersection, the site of many crossover head on fatal car crashes in the past decade.

Caltrans representatives appeared before the council at its Tuesday, March 15, meeting to report on the Sanderson Median Project Caltrans that will begin later this year and end by 2025. The planned concrete median would help prevent crossover head on collisions.

Also attending the meeting was a California Highway Patrol officer who said the CHP will be helping to direct traffic when the project

gets underway. Caltrans said they will try to keep one lane in each direction still open during the construction phases. He indicated that most fatal accidents occurring on that stretch of highway have been caused by excessive speeds and driver’s error.

Caltrans said they will try to keep one lane in each direction still open during the construction phases, and will do all they can to expedite the construction, explaining the years of planning a project like the one in question before they can be completed. First to speak up following the Caltrans presentation was Council member Michael Heath, who is a sergeant with the Riverside County sheriff. He said since he has been with the sheriff’s department there have been 17 fatals on that portion of the highway.

He asked the Caltrans representative, “How long to get this done,”

He urged Caltrans to speed it up or more lives will be lost.

Council member Alonso Ledezma said, “This is an answer to my prayers.”

He explained that since 2015, he has been urging Caltrans and Riverside County Transportation Committee to place safety medians on the highway.

“Do it soon,” Ledezma said.

“We would appreciate it.”

Council member Brian Hawkins also asked, “Is it possible to expedite the time,” for the project.

Caltrans responded, “We will try to do all we can. This is not a cheap project… We want this done right.”

He said Caltrans works with Riverside County Transportation Commission, but it has little to do with the proposed highway running through county land from Menifee, Hemet and San Jacinto

connecting to Highway 79, Winchester and Hemet.

“I’m just thankful it’s being done,” Mayor Pro Tem Phil Ayala said.

Mayor Crystal Ruiz thanked Caltrans for planning the project.

“I just hope people will slow down,” Ruiz said.

Caltrans also notified the council that the current median between the Arco Station In Beaumont, Highway 79 and Gilman Springs Road in San Jacinto will be upgraded and improved to better handle drainage problems and sidewalks that conform with Americans with Disabilities Act standards in the Arco Stations area, improve culverts and bridges along the highway and other safety issues coming into San Jacinto. That project will be in 2025 and be completed by 2028 for a cost estimated at $24 million.

The council approved a slight

increase of about 1 to 1 1/2 % on residents’ electric bills in the future to meet recent electric transmission cost increases reported by Southern California Edison, the city electric power supplier. However, the Public Works Department learned some earlier generation and transmission rate costs for city power companies using Edison have expired for those cities. It has helped the cities to keep their own rates down or at a minimum. San Jacinto residents averaged about $180 a month for their electric bills, which now will only increase $2 to $3.

The council proclaimed March as Women’s History Month, and the council praised Ruiz for being named a Woman of the Year and for her accomplishments as a council member over many years.

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

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The “All You Knead” bakery sells a variety of breads at Market Nights in downtown Murrieta, March 18.

Market Nights in Murrieta takes place on Washington Avenue the first and third Thursday of every month.

[Right] People enjoy the outdoor shopping experience from a variety of vendors and artisans during Market Nights in downtown Murrieta.

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Ashlee Dephillippo accepts appointment to Wildomar City Council for District 5 following Marsha Swanson’s retirement City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Wildomar’s City Council voted 5-0 in a special meeting Wednesday, March 16, to appoint resident Ashlee Dephillippo to represent District 5 in the wake of Council member Marsha Swanson’s retirement.

Swanson, who has been on Wildomar City Council since incorporation in 2008, submitted a letter of resignation Thursday, February 10. The city held a special council meeting Wednesday, Feb. 16, where it decided to appoint a new council member in Swanson’s place.

The council formed an ad hoc committee, consisting of Mayor Pro Tem Joseph Morabito and Council member Dustin Nigg.

Two residents of Wildomar’s 5th District submitted applications: Ashlee Dephillippo and Gina Castanon. They were interviewed before the city council at the special meeting. After a brief introduction by both women, which included their history and involvement within the city, the council was able to ask questions.

The main question, posed to both candidates by ad hoc committee member Morabito, was “What do you feel are some of the key issues facing the city in the next five to 10 years?”

“One thing I can see really being an issue is our identity as a city as we have a lot of development going on,” Dephillippo said. “Additionally, the conflicts between the small town, rural feel… and our mandate to continue to build

and put high-density housing in.

How do we maintain as much of that as possible while we still do the things we have to do as we reach our max buildout?”

“Ashlee is going to be a great addition to our Wildomar Council Team,” Mayor Ben J. Benoit said.

“We look forward to her insight as we move forward with so many great opportunities coming to Wildomar.”

Wildomar is located along Interstate 15 in southwest Riverside County. Wildomar is a growing community with a population of just over 37,000, comfortably nestled in a valley bordered by a mountain range on the west and rolling hills to the east. For more information, visit http://www. cityofwildomar.org.

Ashlee Dephillippo (second left) is the new city councilmember for Wildomar’s District 5, following Marsha Swanson’s retirement.

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Roundabout resurfacing Murrieta receives federal funding project affects traffic at for two projects providing regional Rancho California and impact Anza roads MURRIETA – Federal fund- Menifee, Temecula and Wildomar that address homelessness and Julie Reeder PUBLISHER

A traffic project to remove and replace existing pavement, damaged curbs, gutters, dikes and striping in Temecula Valley Wine Country has led to the rerouting of traffic at Rancho California and Anza roads near the roundabout and 200 yards in each direction.

Full continuous road closures began Sunday, March 20, and will remain in place until March 26 at 6 p.m.

March 27 there will be Sunday work with no traffic control from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

March 28 and 29 there will be traffic flagging with lane closures Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The new design, according to officials, “reflects the unique character

of the region of Temecula Valley Wine Country with a new landscape design, trail amenities, lighting and signage.”

VDLA, the landscape architects who were contracted, selected the plantings to support the theme in the adopted Wine Country Community Plan Streetscapes Design Guidelines, as well as the requirements of the Citrus/Vineyard Policy Area. The parkway and roundabout plantings are meant to provide an aesthetic balance and ‘softening’ of hardscape amenities such as patterned paving used in splitter islands, theme fencing and multiuse trails. VDLA said they will use regionally appropriate droughttolerant plantings to reduce the requirement for supplemental irrigation watering.

Julie Reeder can be reached by email at jreeder@reedermedia.com.

ing was approved as part of the fiscal year 2022 appropriations bill, bringing $1.1 million to western Riverside County to fund homeless prevention efforts and emergency preparedness Saturday, March 12. The city’s regional homeless services will receive $500,000 and an additional $600,000 was allocated for emergency operations equipment at Loma Linda University Medical Center Murrieta. The funds are the result of Community Project Funding requests supported by the 42nd Congressional District.

The $500,000 allocation will support the Regional Homeless Alliance to provide additional case management, homeless outreach assistance and encampment clean ups. These enhanced services will provide regional impact, with the cities of Murrieta, Lake Elsinore,

participating in the alliance. In addition, Loma Linda University Medical Center Murrieta will purchase a new, mobile emergency operations trailer and associated medical and functional equipment.

These assets will help the region better respond to emergency situations, disasters and other significant crisis events. The emergency operations trailer could also be deployed onsite in the Loma Linda University Medical Center Murrieta parking lot during incidents of unusually high volumes.

The city said it appreciated its partnership with Rep. Ken Calvert.

“The city of Murrieta is proud of the partnership we have had over the years with our congressional representative. This funding will bring more than $1 million to Murrieta and the surrounding community to support essential services

emergency preparedness. We are grateful to Congressman Calvert’s office for their work supporting our region,” Murrieta Mayor Jonathan Ingram said.

For more information, visit the city’s website at http://www.murrietaca.gov or contact Assistant to the City Manager Louie Lacasella at 951-461-6008.

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Sidecar Tours wine tasting and dining events offer unique look at Temecula’s Old Town and Wine Country Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

For many who have seen a motorcycle cruising along with another person riding along in a sidecar waving and smiling while enjoying an unhindered view of the countryside and thinking it must be fun.

That was the thought for this Valley News reporter, but March 16 a recent invitation to be that sidecar rider came from San Diego’s Crowe PR firm of San Diego.

Who could refuse such an adventure? I couldn’t turn it down, especially being one who never rode in a sidecar before. Even more exciting was the opportunity to visit Old Town Temecula’s popular Be Good Restaurant and a guided luxury tour and wine tasting at two up and coming Temecula Wine Country wineries, Somerset and Akash. Best of all, it was a time to help promote our beautiful Temecula Valley and surrounding communities and enjoy a delicious meal and a magic show at Be Good restaurant.

Joining me on the tour was Kaitlin Egan, Crowe PR firm assistant director of Hospitality and Sarah Gallager along with special blog and Twitter guests Anna Belous a food influencer, Victoria Gonzales from San Diego’s Locale Magazine and Mike Cooch from There San Diego.

Kaitlin, Sarah and the rest of us met up at Old Town’s Be Good and much to our surprise, waiting for us were luxury car drivers in a Mercedes, Rolls Royce and a Cadillac owned by Be Good owner and Murrieta entrepreneur Anthony Bennett who earlier greeted us at the restaurant. The luxury cars we learned are also available for tours not only in Temecula Wine Country but at other California attractions and wineries.

They are also available for other special occasions like weddings, anniversaries and birthdays.

I chose the Mercedes, while the other guests climbed into the Rolls and Cadillac. The doors were opened by the drivers. On the later trip back to Be Good I couldn’t help but choose, for the first time ever, to ride in a Rolls Royce.

At the beginning of the tour we arrived at Akash Winery, also owned

by Bennett and his partners. I met up with my very personable motorcycle driver Fred Rau, helping Sidecar Tours after a long COVID-19 delay from New Zealand where he also owns a Motorcycle Tour company.

After signing the necessary waiver, I climbed aboard the cycle and watched as the other guests put on their helmets before caravanning to Somerset Winery for our first wine tasting.

It was a thrill to feel the wind in my face, with the unobstructed view of the green fields and yet to see vineyards, fine homes and other wineries spread throughout wine country. Only word of caution, you might want to wear a visored helmet to protect the eyes just in case of an errant stone pebble. It rode so smoothly, I thought it was even better riding than by truck at times.

Our arrival at Somerset was met with another tour bus party enjoying a wine tasting treat and even a peach cobbler offered that day in a booth at the entrance. On weekends a food truck and the peach cobbler booth are standing by before entering the dog-friendly Somerset. It was learned that Somerset is one of the older wineries in the valley and was once named Keyways, a little more known to older folks like me.

Though I am not like our own Valley News Wino columnist and connoisseur, I couldn’t help but enjoy a taste of Somerset’s Nv Grand Cuvee sparkling wine with the coconut and fruity taste and 2020 Drunk Bunnies Rose with a strawberry and passion fruit taste. The funny bunny name actually has a story behind it that is best told by the winery wine taster, who conducts tours of the barrel room with imported Italian ceramic jars. They are called turtles and hold large amounts of fermenting wine. Most of Somerset’s grapes are grown on the premises, not brought from other vineyards.

Back onto the motorcycles we hopped, and off we went to our next and final winery destination that day, the Akash Winery. There you enter into a small tasting room with barrels of fermenting wine stacked to the ceiling, yet a large open and dog-friendly patio overlooks a fabulous view of neighboring

Guests enjoying the Crowe PR and Be Good Motorcycle Tour at Somerset Winery are from left, Mike Cooch, Victoria Gonzales, Kaitlin Egan, Anna Balous, Sarah Gonzles and Tony Ault Wednesday, March 16.

vineyards and wineries. There is an opportunity to not only taste their fine wines but enjoy a food truck there with many favorite Mexican dishes for a good price.

Children were having almost as much fun, as were our guests, dashing about the tables and having a bite to eat while their families relaxed with a bottle of wine.

My favorite Akash wine that afternoon was the 2021 new Parlez Vous Rose with my favorite strawberry taste and the 2020 Gemandri with a honey peach taste. I could have enjoyed more tastes, but it was time to take our leave for yet another tour treat.

From Akash (also Bennett and partner owned) we were off in our luxury cars back to Be Good where Bennett was awaiting us, along with the restaurant’s mixologist with a demonstration how the many delicious Margarita Flights are made, including the favorite Cadillac Margarita actually served from a lighted model cadillac.

Between flights of red, pink, blue and cream-colored Margarita Flights, there were food trays of Diablo Cauliflower, Calipura Shrimp

Exiting the luxury vehicles afforded by a Be Good Motorcycle Sidecar Tour at Akash Winery guests are invited to ride in a sidecar for the first time in Temecula’s Wine Country.

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These sidecar motorcycles, especially built to hold two passengers, are available to tour the many wineries and restaurants in Temecula and its surrounding vineyards.

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(that I most enjoyed), Baja style tacos and a delicious, cut at the table tender steak, cooked to perfection. I have to admit before the tour even started, I had lunch at Be Good ordering their signature enchilada plate with chicken colorfully topped with lettuce, tomatillos, Jack cheese and onions. It was delightful and filled with three chicken-stuffed enchiladas.

The restaurant mixologist came around and asked what our guests’ favorite tasting margarita was. With the request in mind, he went to work mixing in the just right amounts of tequila, limes, sugars and spices, finally swiping the serving glasses with the needed salt.

As we filled our stomachs with margaritas and the quickly consumed trays of food, Las Vegas Magician Danny Magic, a regular at the restaurant’s daily entertainment venue, showed his famous card tricks, money switches, safecracking and vanishing and reappearing acts, with our guests, including myself, participating in each of his many surprises.

Be Good not only hosts entertainers daily both inside at the bar and at the outside tables and dining room, but Bennett has secret room murder mysteries and other amazing events with more to come in the summer months. His neon sign is even interesting with it glowing Be Good on the front and Be Bad on the back.

All in all, it shows that Temecula’s Old Town and its many wineries are continuing to attract many, many more visitors with even more coming including hotels and resorts.

Stay tuned in to our Valley News for more fabulous adventures awaiting visitors and residents alike as the COVID-19 pandemic is beginning to pass into the endemic stage. Hear about them firsthand in internet blogs and tweets.

Be Good Restaurant is located at 28636 Old Town Front Street and is open daily. Somerset Winery is at 37338 DePortola Road, Temecula.

Akash Winery is located at 39730 Calle Contento, Temecula. Sidecar Tours can be reached at 951-8400931 with single tours from $90 and up.

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‘A Night of Black Excellence’ honors community members in the San Jacinto Valley Diane A. Rhodes SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Black Voices of the Valley held its first Black History Celebration, “A Night of Black Excellence” Saturday, Feb. 26. The sold-out event, which members plan to make an annual affair, celebrated excellence within the San Jacinto Valley. Twelve recipients received awards which recognized small businesses, pillars of the community and youth academic excellence.

Sponsors included Altura Credit Union, Blazed Utopia, Walmart and the Riverside County Board of Supervisors.

“Our mission is to elevate our community and build local power allowing us to intervene in the challenges that are imposed upon the Black community,” BVOV Interim Director Stephanie Bruce said. “We plan to change the narrative of broken homes, homelessness, lack of education or the lack of furthering education, stereotypes of single mothers, homeownership and much more.”

Those honored with Black Excellence awards were: It Takes a Village, Pastor Lowell Thomas from Lighthouse Christian Church in San Jacinto; Leadership, Elisa Murray of Blazed Utopia; Lifetime Achievement, Deborah Kelly who has resided in Hemet for 40-plus years; Nonprofit Business, Joanna Cruz; Breaking Barriers, Hemet Mayor Malcolm Lilienthal and San Jacinto Councilmember Brian E. Hawkins for being the first Black elected officials within their re-

Six San Jacinto Valley students receive Black Excellence Academic Youth Awards at Black Voices of the Valley’s Black History Celebration, Saturday, Feb. 26.

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Six high school seniors received a Black Excellence Academic Youth Award. Bruce said these students were recognized by their principals for displaying exceptional grades and strong leadership skills. Each student was awarded a $1,000 college scholarship that will be received upon proof of graduation. These scholarships were sponsored by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, represented at the event by Supervisor Jeff Hewitt.

Hemet students who were honored were Cynkaija Canada, Elijah Edwards and Makaliah Spain; San Jacinto students were Sameer Farag, Precious King and Leigh Murray. Additionally, BVOV presented a sponsorship check in the amount

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A Night of Black Excellence was held at the Creative Touch Event Hall, 146 N. Harvard St., in Hemet.

Bruce said it was a historical event for the San Jacinto Valley as nothing like it has ever been held in either Hemet or San Jacinto.

“We are now taking a stand for Black Excellence as well as claiming our seat at the table,” Bruce said, citing Shirley Chisholm’s famous quote of “If they don’t give

you a seat at the table, bring in a folding chair.”

Chisholm was an American politician, educator and author, and in 1968, she became the first black woman elected to the U.S. Congress, where she served for seven terms. In 1972, Chisholm became the first black presidential candidate for a major political party and the first woman to become the Democratic Party’s nominee for president.

Bruce said BVOV is working toward changing the narrative of Hemet and San Jacinto being “Sundown Towns” where Blacks are not welcome after sundown and empowering all to come take their seat at the table.

The next Black Voices of the Valley meeting is Monday, March 28, at 5:30 p.m. Those interested in joining can email a request to bvovboard@gmail.com.

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The evening’s master of ceremonies was Cmmdr. Lester Fountain who is the adjunct for the American Legion Post 848 of San Jacinto.

Bruce said there were several other prominent guest speakers in attendance, including Pastor Willie Oliver, president of the Southwest Riverside County NAACP; Nikisha Bond, president of the Inland Valley Chapter of the Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce; Corey Jackson, founder of SBX Youth and Family Services; Dr. Laverne Williams, Tahquitz High School counselor, and Amy Allen, Hamilton High School counselor.

The guest of honor was Civil Rights Activist Clarence Henderson. While attending North Carolina A&T State University, Henderson was one of four members Feb. 2, 1960, from the first

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which the play is based, and talking about some of the longtime players, guest speaker Anderson turned his attention to next year’s 100th anniversary season that he says should be embraced by the entire community. Celebrating a century of the oldest continuing outdoor drama in United States history is something that makes “Ramona” unique to the area.

Anderson shared comments made by those who have kept the production alive for all these years. One said they volunteer “because of a deep respect for those before me, who gave so much of their precious time, without complaint or recognition of their efforts.”

Another does it because of tradition.

“Something is missing in our fast and furious lives,” they said.

One volunteers because “the story is still important and needs to be told” and yet another because it gives them an opportunity to tell Ramona’s story, both on and off stage.

Many others just said, “It’s fun.”

After the pandemic forced a twoyear hiatus, things are starting to get back to normal at the 5,000-seat outdoor Ramona Bowl amphitheater that will host performances of “Ramona” April 23, 24, 30 and May 1.

A special preview for fourthgrade students has become a mainstay for children in the San Jacinto Valley. That preview opportunity will also return this year when up to 4,000 young people will fill the Ramona Bowl Thursday, April 21.

In December 2021, the green light was given to bring “Ramona” back to the amphitheater. Anderson said a reduction in cast members and reduced running times for the Fiesta and Elder Blessing scenes will not detract from the exciting outdoor

“Ramona” artistic director Dennis Anderson shares a photo from an early production of the outdoor play that began in 1923.

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Eli Santana and Kayla Contreras in a scene from “Ramona” given as part of a presentation on California’s official outdoor play.

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experience audiences will have at this year’s event.

From the production side of things, not including parking, concessions, ushers, etc., Anderson said he needs a solid 175 performers.

This year’s cast is the smallest it’s ever been, with about 90 and only about 35 Rock Indians that he hopes to more than double for next season.

The board of directors decided to allow those who were already in early rehearsals for their roles in 2020 to return this year without a need to audition again. Kayla Contreras and Eli Santana are Ramona and Alessandro.

“I was very happy with that decision because the cast is superb, some of the best I’ve ever worked with,” Anderson said. “This has always been a love story. It doesn’t matter how many cowboys there are if you don’t have a great Ramona and Alessandro. We love the pageantry, but it is all about the acting.”

Those who attended the presentation at the Historic Hemet Theatre were treated to scenes played by Contreras and Santana that drew resounding applause.

Anderson said the most difficult part of the two-year break was “losing some of our volunteers through COVID-19 and wondering if Ramona would come back.”

Although the key principal actors are returning, four of the cowboys have moved away. This is not the first season that has been canceled since the play began in 1923.

“I believe that there was one season canceled during the 1930s due to the Depression and two seasons during World War II,” Anderson said. “I never thought it would happen again.”

During the two years without Ramona, the board of directors ambitiously utilized the downtime to make some much-needed improvements to the venue. The Milford Zornes’ fresco has been painstakingly refurbished to its

original 1940s glory, the museum has been spruced up, a separate gift shop has been built, the courtyard was repaved and the parking lot has been redone to provide handicapped capabilities. All was done with generous donations and no federal, state or city funding.

“The ‘pageant family’ is a real thing and we all kept in touch, especially because we were concerned about each other’s health,” Anderson said.

Anderson, who moved to Hemet in 1956, was a theater teacher at Mt. San Jacinto Community College for 32 years and head of its theater department for 29 before retiring in 2012.

As a self-proclaimed history buff, he said plans for a spectacular 100th season will start Monday, May 2, the day after this season concludes.

He wants to have as many people as possible get involved. Anderson wants more singers, cowboys and dancers and is offering others the opportunity to serve as “atmosphere” to fill things in throughout.

Youths ages 7-13 will be recruited to play Rock Indians and children of the Rancho.

The Hemet Heritage Foundation donated $500 to the Ramona Bowl association. The group meets on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Historic Hemet Theatre, 216 E. Florida Ave. For more information, contact Diane Boss at 951634-4952 or redmountainlady@ gmail.com.

The Hemet Museum has many Ramona-related artifacts on display through Sunday, May 1. Housed at the Santa Fe Depot at 100 W. Florida Ave., the museum is open Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, http:// www.thehemetmuseum.org or on Facebook.

For more information, call 951658-3111 or visit http://www.ramonabowl.com.

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Calvert secures funding for Menifee’s Bradley Road Bridge project Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

California Rep. Ken Calvert highlighted the inclusion of $5 million for the city of Menifee’s Bradley Road Bridge construction project in the fiscal year 2022 appropriations bill Wednesday, March 16.

Calvert, who represents the state’s 42nd District, voted along with a bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives to approve the bill Wednesday, March 9, according to a news release issued by the city of Menifee.

The bill was approved by the Senate and signed into law by the president.

Funding for the project was requested by the city of Menifee to replace a segment of Bradley Road at Salt Creek Crossing with a bridge to address flooding issues

A sign warns motorists of flooding during storms at the Bradley Road Salt Creek crossing in Menifee where funding for a bridge has been Valley News/Shane Gibson photos approved.

During heavy rainfall, the Bradley Road Salt Creek crossing in Menifee often floods the roadway where a bridge will be constructed for motorists and pedestrians to safely cross.

during heavy precipitation events.

The current configuration, the city said, impedes traffic flow and

of this bridge will eliminate that delay, while enhancing safety and access for all.

emergency services to nearly 20% of Menifee’s population. According to the city, the construction

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

SRPNEF and Riverside County Parks thank many who helped build a new pavilion that was destroyed in the 2019 Tenaja Fire Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

Riverside County Fire, Cal Fire, Riverside County Parks, the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians, Murrieta Fire, city officials and many corporations and agencies and other volunteers were provided a special Santa Rosa Fire Fund thank you presentation by the Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Education Foundation March 19.

The thank you to the many attending the special event at the rear of the Plateau’s Visitor Center at 39400 Clinton Keith Road in Murrieta was for their help in replacing the education event stage following the devastating Santa Rosa Plateau Tenaja Fire more than three years ago. The new concrete and steel stage, now called the Santa Rosa Plateau Pavilion, is open following a ribbon cutting ceremony that day.

It was announced by SRPNEF Director Ginger Greaves that this summer the education stage will be the host of a series of well-known tribute bands with the ticket sale profits going to help the nonprofit Plateau Education Foundation host free elementary school student trips to the Preserve this summer and scholarships for high school seniors looking into careers in all forms of land conservation and even now, the serious climate change that affects all of nature.

The new pavilion, according to Greaves, was a great challenge both for the foundation and the Riverside County Parks and Open Space District with its cost estimated well over $180,000.

Greaves and the Foundation Board were the first to greet the arriving guests, including state and county fire chiefs, members of the Pechanga Development Board, city officials from Murrieta, Wildomar and Lake Elsinore, County Parks representatives and dozens of corporate and private individuals who helped fund the pavilion. They were treated to a meal by Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers and wine

by Plateau Vineyards, both major

contributors to the new pavilion, before the ceremonies began.

Rob Hicks, Riverside County Parks and Santa Rosa Plateau interpreter and naturalist, presented a history of the Plateau explaining how it grew from its 3,000-acre Nature Conservancy Preserve beginnings more than a decade ago to its present day ecological reserve managed jointly by the Nature Conservancy, Riverside County Parks and Open Space District and California Fish and Wildlife, with help from many universities.

Hicks took the time to explain the historical significance the Reserve has to the Pechanga and Cahuilla Indian Tribes who lived there before cattle ranchers came into the territory. He showed pestles he recently found and an apparently ancient Indian planted field of the rare Chocolate Lily rows that helped supply food to the tribes.

Listening carefully to his explanation were Andy Masiel, President of the Pechanga Development Corporation and board member John Palinkas who were later awarded five-gallon planting cans of Engelmann Oaks, a rare and protected tree found on the preserve.

Also awarded the tree plantings were the fire chiefs from the different agencies that helped fight the raging Tenaja Fire, saving the SRP Visitor Center and thousands of acres of the rare tree, and plant growth. The more than 2,000-acre fire raged over the preserve but the joint fire agencies saved the remaining 7,000 acres. A documentary film was shown about the major fire for all to see. The documentary “The Fire and Its Aftermath” is now online.

Also awarded the Englemann Oak plantings were other major contributors to the rebuilding of the pavilion such as George Schaeffer of George Schaeffer Industries, a steel manufacturer and Jon Reuter, president of Electrical Work Inc. Every person attending the special event was also awarded a small Englemann Oak seedling from Tree of Life Nursery with instructions on

A fifth grader who visited the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve with his school cuts the ribbon to the new Pavilion Stage behind the Visitor Center at 39400 Clinton Keith Road in Murrieta March 19.

The previous stage was destroyed in the 2019 Tenaja Fire. Park officials, firefighters, major contributors, SRPNEF members, city officials and others stand for the ceremony.

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how to plant them.

Leading the thank you to the many firefighters who fought the blaze was Dustin McLain, Bureau Chief of the Riverside County Parks and Resources.

Thank yous also went out from the SRPNEF to the Reconstruction Planning Committee from Riverside Parks, Analicia Gomez, Hicks, Scott Rice, Pechanga Cultural Center and Dr. Myra Masiel. Thank you also went to the SRPNEF leaders Christina Grina, Greaves, Sheila Pierucci and Jon Reuter.

The crowd, in addition to the presentations, heard steel and acoustic guitars from the Desert Rose Duo and were able to view a number of the fire engines used to battle the Tenaja Fire.

A fifth grader, who once attended a memorable Plateau school visit, was called on to cut the ribbon for the new pavilion during the ceremonies.

The stage itself braced by autographed (with the names of donors) steel supports, contains an up-to-date electric sound system

and lights, a stepped cement floor with photo plaques of the reserve’s history etched into the cement that is now designed to survive fire and other tragedies for many years to come. The summer concert series fundraising events for the SRPNEF and Reserve will be announced soon.

SRPNEF also wanted to thank all the other corporate, agency and nonprofit organizations that helped rebuild the pavilion. They are abcSAGE, Bar-B-Clean, Brooks Fabrication, California Skier, Coldwell/ Banker Wildomar, Center for Spiritual Living, City of Temecula, City of Murrieta, Community Works Design Group, Garage Brewing Co., Gosch Ford Temecula, House Proz, Inland Empire Community Foundation, Low Desert Roadrunners, Millsten Construction, Murrieta Rotary, Network for Good, Professional Women’s Roundtable, Roripaugh Family Foundation, Temecula Valley Woman’s Club and Tresino’s Fresh Italian.

Thanks went out to many individual $1,000-plus donors all listed

Andy Masiel, President of the Pechanga Development Corporation, right, and board member John Palinkas listen intently as Rob Hicks, the Reserve’s interpreter at the Fire Fund Thank You event, explains the significance of the reserve lands to the Indian tribes in area history.

on the plaque that will be on permanent display at the Visitor Center.

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

BASH from page A-1 San Jacinto Mayor Crystal Ruiz presented him with a certificate of recognition that expressed the city council’s “sincere appreciation for being part of the San Jacinto community over the years.” San Jacinto admires and recognizes his great leadership, it said. The certificate also congratulated him on his 90th birthday and thanked him for always supporting the community and for his dedication to the San Jacinto Museum.

Warneke is well known for his participation in many running events. He has recorded all the miles he has run since beginning his daily regimen in 1969. In October 2020, he logged his 25,000th mile, which is more miles than the circumference of the earth.

He got the inspiration for his running-based exercise program while working as a pilot for the U.S. Air Force Reserves at March Air Reserve Base in Moreno Valley. He volunteered to fly cargo missions in the Pacific during the Vietnam War. During this time, he was working on agriculture research in the soils department at the University of California Riverside.

During his 33-year tenure at University of California Riverside, he was also part of a group of university professionals who traveled to China about 30 years ago, which happened to be on his birthday.

After viewing a celebration that

The San Jacinto Tigers cheerleaders with Jack Warneke at his 90th birthday celebration in March at North Mountain Middle School.

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Jack Warneke cuts his birthday cake with a ceremonial sword from China when he was there during his birthday 30 years ago.

included ceremonial swords, he was surprised and delighted that after dinner that night at his hotel, a birthday cake was brought in and

he was asked to cut it with one of the swords a guard let him use.

Warneke said that the next day, while sightseeing, he saw a simi-

lar ceremonial sword for sale in a store and purchased it. He said he still can’t explain exactly how or why he was allowed to transport it home, but he did. He proceeded to unsheathe the sword and cut his cake to the cheers and applause of his guests.

The San Jacinto High School Tigers’ cheerleading team performed a few cheers in honor of Warneke and wowed the crowd in the process. They also joined in singing a hearty “Happy Birthday” to him.

Community Builders President Lynn Peterson said this year’s event was a big success. San Jacinto High School ASB pro-

vided more than 15 volunteers and several community members stepped up to help. Dean and Valerie Vandever spent their time outside the multipurpose room, grilling all 300 hamburger patties that were sold. Jack’s wife, Nancy, whose family recipe was used for the potato salad, was in charge of ticket taking.

“Jack’s birthday party was a big success; it was a good old-fashioned get together,” Peterson said.

For more information on the San Jacinto Community Builders, contact Lynn Peterson at 951255-5598.

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Menifee Youth Fair offers fun, information for local families

Diego Flores, 4, lifts a tower of blocks he built at Lazy Creek Park in Menifee during the city’s youth fair, March 19. The Menifee Youth Fair offered guests information about youth programs and activities within the city of Menifee.

Families gather at Lazy Creek Park for the Menifee Youth Fair for a day of fun and information about youth activities in Menifee.

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Juan Aguilar (left) and his son Marco play cornhole at Lazy Creek Park during the Menifee Youth Fair.

The city of Menifee provides information to families on how to enroll their children in youth based programs offered by the city during the Menifee Youth Fair.

Dylan Schneider, 7, plays catch with a football at Lazy Creek Park in Menifee during the city’s Youth Fair.

Crystal Arroyo, 7, plants a flower in a small pot at an activity booth for children during the Youth Fair at Lazy Creek Park in Menifee.

Children get the opportunity to sit in a fire engine during the Menifee Youth Fair.

[Left] Tiny Tots and Little Learners sing songs to guests at the Menifee Youth Fair.

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Movie Review: ‘Turning Red’ Bob Garver SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Back in January, when COVID-19 numbers were rising and another lockdown seemed imminent, Disney made the decision to make Pixar’s “Turning Red” a Disney+ exclusive. But soon after holiday tourism died down, so did the COVID-19 numbers, and theaters now are fully capable of showing this movie. In fact, restrictions here in New York have eased so much it was the first weekend where I wouldn’t have needed so much as a mask to go see a movie. But I guess the decision to move the film to Disney+ was an irreversible one, or maybe the studio just didn’t want to compete with the second weekend of “The Batman.”

I usually reserve this column for theatrical releases, but I’ll make an exception because there were no other major releases this weekend, no carryovers are begging to be covered and this first-class movie “should” have gone to theaters.

The story follows 13-year-old Chinese-Canadian Mei, played by Rosalie Chiang, as she undergoes bodily changes tied to strong emotions. Specifically, her human body changes into that of a 10-foot-tall red panda. Based on the film’s advertising, I thought that the panda stuff would be a cutesy workaround for actual biological changes, but surprisingly the symptoms, manifestations and treatments of biological changes are addressed within the film and very much in play. This

movie, though deservedly PG, plays to a more mature audience than the usual Pixar fare.

Mei is horrified to be changing into a wild animal. She had a good thing going with her school and friends and a job as a temple caretaker. Sure, her mother Ming, played by Sandra Oh, could be a bit overbearing, and it was becoming harder and harder to hide how stupidly boy-crazy she was, but literally transforming into a giant beast was not in her carefully-planned schedule.

My only real problem with the film comes in Mei’s reaction to becoming a panda. She’s freaked out, which is understandable, but her instinct is to try and hide it.

Even in a world where magic and transfiguration are possible, it still comes off as unnatural. To her knowledge, she’s the first person in all of human history to undergo a change in species, and she’s still concerned with her social status?

At the very least, this calls for an immediate talk with her family.

Or a scientist. Or a doctor, either a pediatrician or veterinarian. But no, apparently the movie just wants to give us a sequence of shenanigans and comical misunderstandings.

Fortunately this filmmaker is Pixar, so they’re funny shenanigans and misunderstandings, but the motivation behind them is questionable at best, distracting at worst.

At first Mei can only see the downside in sporadically turning into a panda in that it’s not normal,

but she soon sees an upside: people love pandas. Her friends want to hug her at every opportunity and classmates are willing to pay money to take pictures with her and have her appear at parties. If she really plays her cards right, she and her friends might even be able to parlay her panda powers into going to a concert to see their favorite boy band. Ming forbids it, with or without the dangerous panda element, but what’s a little thing like parental permission when a teenage girl is in love?

At the center of “Turning Red” is the increasingly unstable relationship between Mei and Ming.

Mother-daughter relationships aren’t often explored in Disney movies, especially given the studio’s track record of letting parents see the second act of their stories. The only other one that did it on this level was 2012’s “Brave,” another movie where a character turned into a bear, come to think of it. Sandra Oh absolutely steals the movie as the mother trying to reel in her out-of-control daughter as she’s closer than anyone realizes to losing control herself.

I have never seen a Pixar movie I didn’t like, and the “Red”-hot streak continues here.

Grade: A“Turning Red” is available for streaming exclusively on Disney+.

The film is rated PG for thematic material, suggestive content and language. Its running time is 100 minutes.

Contact Bob Garver at rrg251@ nyu.edu.

DigiFest Temecula rolls out the blue carpet TEMECULA – Imagine this: It’s Friday evening and you walk into JDS Studios to see art, interactive experiences, color, energetic ambiance, the sharing of amazing digital stories and so much more.

You step foot on the blue carpet and are met with a warm welcome from JDS Creative Academy cofounders, Scott and Diane Strand.

You breathe in the air and feel the excitement of what the next three days at DigiFest Temecula will bring.

The weeks leading up to Temecula’s biggest Digital Media Festival and Competition are passing by quickly; the highly anticipated three-day digital-arts experience is set to take place at JDS Studios for its sixth annual run Friday to Sunday, April 22 to 24. DigiFest Temecula started as

a way to fill the void that was left when the Temecula Valley Film Festival disbanded in 2011. It is now considered a city staple and a must-attend event.

Submissions for DigiFest’s competition opened in November 2021. Since then, entries have been pouring in. DigiFest is known for accepting an array of digital mediums. From video, animation and digital art, to podcasts, music, gaming and short films, there’s something for everyone.

The submission deadline is fast approaching. Artists’ work can be submitted through DigiFest’s website and http://FilmFreeway. com through Friday, March 25.

All things DigiFest can be found at http://DigiFestTemecula.org.

The #JDSFamily prides themselves on being innovative, so

when it came to the planning for DigiFest 2022 the team went to work to create an exciting line-up of judges, speakers, entertainers and workshops. The event highlights digital art in all mediums and indulges attendees with exhibits, screenings, entertainment, presenters, networking, awards and more.

The 2022 event opens Friday evening, April 22, with a bluecarpet welcome and networking, leading into keynote speakers: Publicity coach/casting director Jenny Brown and actress/representative Kari Michaelsen. Both women are known for their impacts in the entertainment industry and are anticipated to bring an energetic presence to DigiFest 2022. Torin Floyd, performer and community activist, closes the night with his presentation and

entertainment. Get ready to bring the house down with Soarin’ Torin.

On Saturday, April 23, DigiFest features Mario Ortiz, Emmy award-winning director of photography, and Nazereen Alkateeb, award-winning director/director of photography, along with an animation, graphic artists and comic book panel including Andrew Fargo, Shaenon A. Garrity, James Crowly and Cathy Nolan. Later that evening DigiFest will present the screenings of the competition finalists at the Temecula 10 AMC theaters.

The festival will conclude Sunday, April 24, with the awards banquet at the Temecula City Civic Center. Keynote guest, Emmy Award-winning voice actress Gina Tuttle, who is also known as the voice of the 81st Annual Academy

Awards, will share her journey.

The climax of the evening and event will be the announcing of the 2022 DigiFest Temecula Festival digi winners.

The #JDSFamily is excited to once again be celebrating DigiFest Temecula in person. There will also be an option to participate virtually in order to make the event accessible to their world-wide audience and festival entries. All who are interested in submerging themselves in this unique digitalarts experience are welcome. Tickets are available, and competition submissions close Friday, March 25. For more information on DigiFest Temecula 2022, visit http:// DigiFestTemecula.org or call JDS Studios at 951-296-6715.

Submitted by JDS Creative Academy.

MSJC Art Gallery to host in-person art exhibit ‘She Se Puede’ SAN JACINTO – The Mt. San Jacinto College Art Gallery presents “She Se Puede,” a special solo exhibition by artist and MSJC associate art instructor Conchi Sanford, from Monday, March 21, to Thursday, April 21, at its San

Jacinto Campus location.

An MSJC Art Talk, sponsored by the MSJC Foundation, took place Thursday, March 24. A closing reception for the exhibit is scheduled for 4-6 p.m. Saturday, April 16. Details will become

available at http://www.msjc.edu/ artgallery.

“She Se Puede” is a unique opportunity to explore Sanford’s sculptural and luminescent resinstained glass works. Sanford’s abstract sculptures have a basis in

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The Mt. San Jacinto College Art Gallery presents “She Se Puede,” a special solo exhibition by artist and MSJC associate art instructor Conchi Sanford, from March 21 to April 21 at its San Jacinto Campus location.

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representational art, however her forms often resemble bodies in motion or compositions that have defined their own development and growth.

Sanford approaches artmaking in a very corporeal way. The physicality of her art making extends beyond her own studio practice and reaches out to the viewer.

Her forms may almost ask you to place your own body in relationship to the sculptures themselves.

Sanford creates armatures layered with colored resin. The resin has a mysterious quality in Sanford’s hands, it simultaneously looks like it is letting light in while emitting light out from the inside.

Sanford also brings the idea of light into her new resin-stained glass works. In Sanford’s continually creating mind, she turns the classic stained-glass window into an enigmatic vehicle for artistic exploration. Her windows use a similar layering of diaphanous

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As a first-generation American, Sanford’s goals reflect in her lifetime exposure to her own ethnic background, cultural diversity and embody her response to her bi-national upbringing.

Sanford is an adjunct instructor at MSJC and Crafton Hills College and CTA union board member.

She received a bachelor’s degree in 2000 from California State University Long Beach, and a master’s degree in fine arts from Claremont Graduate University.

There, she transitioned from painting to sculpture, with a degree in Integrated 3-D Design with an emphasis in wood, fiber and metals.

The MSJC Art Gallery is in Building 1400 on the college’s San Jacinto Campus, 1499 N. State. St. It is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Submitted by Mt. San Jacinto College.

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Hotel Temecula owner to speak at Temecula Valley Historical Society TEMECULA – The public is invited to the Temecula Valley Historical Society’s first in person presentation in 2022 at 6 p.m.

Monday, March 28, at the Little Temecula History Center, the red barn at the corner of Redhawk and Temecula parkways.

Attorney Richard Beck will be speaking about his historical prop-

erty, Hotel Temecula, and what it is like to own a historical property in Old Town Temecula. He will relate the history of the hotel, which was originally built for railroad travelers, and he will tell stories about previous proprietors and guests of the hotel.

Visitor can take a journey into the Temecula of the past with

Richard Beck and the historical society during this presentation which is free to the public. The doors open at 5:30 pm.

For any questions, contact Rebecca Marshall Farnbach at info@ temeculahistory.com or at 951775-6057.

Submitted by Temecula Valley Historical Society.

Hotel Temecula is a historical property in Old Town Temecula owned by attorney Richard Beck.

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Temecula Presents nostalgic musical journey begins at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater TEMECULA ─ The Old Town Temecula Community Theater invites audiences to experience the next Temecula Presents weekend, Thursday, March 31 through Sunday April 3, packed with music from Aloha, Legends, Classical and Big Band Series’.

Temecula Theater’s Aloha Series presents A Tribute to “Uncle”

by Mike and Walt Keale Wednesday, March 30, at 7:30 p.m. Two cousins, all carrying on the traditions of their famous “Uncle” through their music. Sharing special family memories through

“Talk Story” and beautiful hula.

Let the stage be the front porches and backyards of the islands, as these artists share their musical talents together as one.

Temecula’s Legends Series welcomes the returning Temecula Favorite Queen Nation, a Queen tribute, Thursday, March 31, at 8 p.m. Audiences are amazed at the accuracy of Queen Nation’s live retrospective journey through such Queen songs as “We Will Rock You,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Are The Champions,” “Crazy Little Thing

Called Love,” “You’re My Best Friend,” “Another One Bites the Dust,” “Under Pressure” and many more.

The following night features the music of rock and roll legends with Last Train to Memphis, a Cash, Killer and King tribute, Friday, April 1, at 8 p.m. Experience a red-hot Rock ‘n’ Roll tribute show starring Johnny Cash portrayed by Neil Morrow, Jerry Lee Lewis portrayed by Doug Cooke and Elvis Presley portrayed by Scot Bruce. This epic production features the hit music of these

Champion.

Want to attend, but do not want to participate? Join the audience and root for your favorite participant – no registration necessary.

The spelling bee is sponsored by the Friends of the Temecula Libraries and open to adults 18 and over. Advanced registration for participants will begin at the library reception desk two weeks prior to the event. For additional

featuring the Big Band All Stars Sunday, April 3, at 2 p.m. Come enjoy all the big hits and humor of Dean Martin.

Make plans for the entire family to attend at Temecula’s Theater. Tickets are on sale now at the ticket office and online at http:// TemeculaTheater.org. For more information, call 866-653-8696.

Submitted by Old Town Temecula Community Theater.

Be Brave!

Temecula library to host Adult Spelling Bee TEMECULA – Do you have what it takes to be the “B-E-S-T?” The Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Road, will host its annual Adult Spelling Bee Thursday, April 21, 6-7:30 p.m.

Participants will go head-tohead against their friends and neighbors, spelling from a list of predetermined words for a chance to become the Spelling Bee

three legendary icons covering music from the 1950s Sun Records era and beyond.

Returning to Temecula’s Stage is our Classical Series favorite, Anderson and Roe Piano Duo Saturday, April 2, at 7:30 p.m.

Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe are revolutionizing the piano duo experience for the 21st century. Experience a music showdown as the artists battle it out on two grand pianos.

The Big Band Series closes the weekend with Swinging with Dean, starring Andy DiMino

information, call the Reference Desk at 951-693-8940.

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

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HOME & GARDEN

Temecula Valley Garden Club to host Flower Show and Plant Sale TEMECULA – Gardens in southwest Riverside County are bursting with blooms, just in time for the Temecula Valley Garden Club’s 34th annual Flower Show and Plant Sale Saturday, April 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free.

This year’s theme is “Garden Kaleidoscope, The Exciting World of Color,” featuring hundreds of horticultural, floral design and youth exhibits. The TVGC is a member of National Garden Clubs Inc. and California Garden Clubs Inc. As such, the flower show is fully accredited and meets all requirements of a standard flower show as set by the NGC. TVGC invites everyone to participate in the show either as an exhibitor or guest. The horticultural division provides an opportunity for local gardeners to share their gardening successes and for visitors to see what grows well in the Temecula Valley. The

design division gives exhibitors and opportunity to express their creativity through arrangements of plant materials and provide viewers with inspiration to create their own designs. If you are interested in entering the show, call 909-4552253 for information and a show schedule.

Don’t miss the plant sale which offers a large supply of nursery quality plants and decorative, unique planters available for purchase at bargain prices.

The Temecula Valley Garden Club presents the Flower Show and Plant Sale to encourage an interest in all phases of home gardening and to promote better horticultural practices and conservation of natural resources within the community. For more information, contact Jane Payne at 909-455-2253 or janepayne3@ verizon.net.

Submitted by Temecula Valley Garden Club.

Riverside County home prices up 16.5% from last year City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

The median price of an existing, single-family home in Riverside County was $605,030 in February, up from $590,000 in January and $519,500 one year ago, the California Association of Realtors said recently.

Statewide, the average median home price rose to $771,270, up from $765,610 in January and $699,000 in January 2021.

Total sales of existing, singlefamily houses in California were down 4.5% from January and 8.2% from February 2021, to a total of 424,640 in February. Southern California saw a 9.9% decrease in total home sales over February 2021.

The median number of days it took to sell a California singlefamily home was nine in February, down from 10 days in February 2021.

“Despite higher mortgage rates, California’s housing market is holding up remarkably strong, with home prices re-accelerating,

market competition growing and signs that the listings crunch is thawing,” CAR President Otto Catrina said in a statement. “Prospective buyers are taking advantage of still-low rates before they move higher and getting a jump on competition before the start of the spring home-buying season.”

The leader in home prices continues to be the San Francisco Bay area, where the median price was $1.335 million, with a high of $2.1 million in San Mateo County, $1.9 million in San Francisco, $1.82 million in Santa Clara County and $1.58 million in Marin County.

The stronger-than-expected growth in the statewide median price was attributed partly to a change in the mix of sales toward homes in the million-dollar price range, as sales jumped in higherpriced regions such as the Central Coast and the San Francisco Bay Area, according to CAR. The cheapest houses in California can be found in Lassen County in the far north with a median price of $239,000.

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EVMWD receives Riverside County funding for sewer improvements in 2 unincorporated communities LAKE ELSINORE – To improve the sewer systems in two unincorporated communities, Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District received $8.4 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding from the Riverside County Board of Supervisors. The funding will allow for improvements in the Lakeland Village Community and on the EVMWD’s eastern border along Highway 74.

“We are grateful to the county and Supervisor Kevin Jeffries for being part of the solution when it comes to the region’s sewer needs,” Greg Thomas, general manager of EVMWD, said. “The

funding will significantly improve the quality of life for these communities, providing sewer service access to those who currently rely on septic.”

The $500,000 Lakeland Village project will extend sewer service to the Lakeland Village Community Center and adjacent properties.

This project received $400,000 in ARPA funds. EVMWD also received $8 million in ARPA funds toward the Highway 74 project. This $10 million project will construct 12,500 feet of sewer backbone extending from Rosetta Hills to EVMWD’s easterly service boundary at Ethanac Road.

In March 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill also known as the COVID-19 Stimulus Package or the American Rescue Plan Act. The ARPA funds are eligible to be used for several local and state projects, including investing in necessary water and sewer infrastructure.

In October, the board of supervisors approved the allocation of $65,000,000 in county ARPA funds to the Infrastructure category to support economic recovery within Riverside County.

Submitted by Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District.

HEALTH

Discover the potential signs of kidney disease TEMECULA – Chronic kidney disease is a significant threat to millions of people across the globe. According to the National Kidney Foundation, 10% of the worldwide population is affected

by CKD, which affects people of all ages and races.

Though there is no cure for CKD, the kidney health experts at World Kidney Day note that treatment can slow or halt the progression of the disease. That underscores the importance of learning to recognize potential signs of kidney disease.

The NKF said that a severe decrease in kidney function can cause toxins and impurities to build up in the blood, resulting in feelings of fatigue and weakness.

Such a buildup also can make it hard for individuals to concentrate.

Anemia, a blood disorder characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood, is a complication of kidney disease and can cause weakness and fatigue.

Kidneys that are not functioning properly will not effectively filter toxins in the blood and expel them through urine. The NKF said that individuals may experience difficulty sleeping when toxins remain in their blood.

Blood in the urine can be indicative of a host of conditions, including tumors, kidney stones or an infection. But it also can indicate CKD, as healthy kidneys are often effective at keeping blood cells in the body while they filter waste.

The Mayo Clinic said that certain

Though there is no cure for CKD, the kidney health experts at World Kidney Day note that treatment can slow or halt the progression of the disease. That underscores the importance of learning to recognize potential signs of kidney disease.

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foods, including beets and berries, can affect the color of urine.

But urine should generally range from a pale yellow color to a deep amber. Any visible sign of blood in urine or urine that is dark or orange in color should be brought to the attention of a health care provider right away.

Dry, itchy skin may not seem like a potential indicator of kidney problems, but the NKF said that such a symptom may indicate the presence of a bone disease that often accompanies advanced kidney disease. These symptoms appear because the kidneys can no longer help the body maintain an appropriate balance of minerals and nutrients in the blood.

The NKF said that this symptom

often occurs at night and is a byproduct of damage to the kidney filters.

Some additional signs of kidney disease include foamy urine, persistent puffiness around the eyes, swollen ankles and feet and muscle cramps. World Kidney Day reports that individuals can lose up to 90% of their kidney function before they experience any symptoms and most people with CKD experience no symptoms until the condition has reached an advanced stage.

Learning to recognize potential indicators of kidney disease, however, and reporting them to a health care professional can lead to early detection and potentially slow the progression of the disease.

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theft of food and cash benefits from low-income and workingclass families.

More than 50,000 Riverside County households whose cards were issued before October 2018, and nearly a million customers statewide, will be getting their replacement EBT cards throughout March.

Additional security protection has been added to the magnetic strip on the back of the card to provide heightened protection against online fraud and skimming. The cards contain benefits that allow users to purchase nutritious food and ingredients for meals at grocery stores and other retailers that accept EBT. “Families with children rely on these benefits and we are pleased to help protect them from scammers and skimmers who would steal from them,” Allison Gonzalez, assistant director of Self-Sufficiency at the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services, said.

New EBT cards can be activated by using the card or calling EBT Customer Service at 1-877-3289677. EBT card numbers will change, but Personal Identification Numbers (PIN) will not.

If anyone incorrectly receives an EBT card or has questions about EBT mailings, contact the Riverside County DPSS customer service line at 1-877-410-8827.

Submitted by Riverside County.

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HEALTH

Temecula Valley Hospital and Southwest Healthcare System to host Women’s Health Expo to educate on women’s health awareness TEMECULA – Temecula Valley Hospital and Southwest Healthcare System, which includes Rancho Springs Medical Center and Inland Valley Medical Center, is hosting the Women’s Health Expo Friday, March 25, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Pechanga Resort and Casino Summit Ballroom.

The event will feature education of the heart, stroke, nutrition and gynecological health for women.

The event is $10 per person to attend and features a Pechanga lunch provided for all attendees. Registration is required and can be completed at https://www.temeculavalleyhospital.com/events-and-programs/ event-calendar/2022-womenshealth-expo.

This expo will provide education and resources to assist women in making lifestyle changes that can

help women learn more about their health. Free screenings will be available for women to learn their numbers in terms of measurements that put them at risk. These screenings are available to ensure that every woman who attends knows her numbers.

There will be informational booths providing education on nutrition, exercise, smoking cessation, stroke, heart disease and stress management. Local businesses will be attending and offering healthy lifestyle options to attendees. There will also be opportunity drawings to win fun prizes as well as a grand prize drawing that includes a spectacular spa experience at the Pechanga Resort.

The lunch portion of the event will include physician speakers who will discuss risk factors,

lifestyle changes, how heart disease and stroke symptoms present differently in women and when these symptoms require medical attention as well as gynecological health details. The speaker panel will conclude with an audience Q & A session.

All women are encouraged to attend this informative event to receive education on their health, including heart disease, stroke, gynecological health, as well as empower themselves to make lifestyle changes that may help save their life. Seating is limited so please register soon.

Inland Valley Medical Center is the only hospital in the region to offer Level II Trauma Services, Advanced Primary Certified Stroke Center by the Joint Commission, and is a nationally recognized

center for weight-loss surgery by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, also The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for hip and knee replacement, visit http://www.inlandvalleymedcenter.com.

Rancho Springs Medical Center features the award-winning largest Women’s Center in the region which includes the Rady Children’s Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Advanced Primary Certified Stroke Center by the Joint Commission and the da Vinci Robotic Xi Surgical System performing the region’s first virtually no-scar single site procedures, visit http://www. ranchospringsmedcenter.com.

Temecula Valley Hospital brings advanced technology, innovative programs, patient-centered

and family sensitive care to area residents. The hospital features 140 private patient rooms; emergency care featuring ER Reserve; advanced cardiac and stroke care; orthopedics; general and surgical specialties. Temecula Valley Hospital is nationally recognized for patient safety designated by The Leapfrog Group as a Top Hospital in both 2017 and 2020. The hospital has recently been recognized

by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals 2021-2022 for heart attack, heart failure and COPD, as well as the Healthgrades 2022 Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award.

For more information, visit https:// www.temeculavalleyhospital.com/.

Submitted by Temecula Valley Hospital.

Woman who gives to many is hoping to receive a kidney Diane A. Rhodes SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Joanne Morello spent more than 30 years volunteering for many different organizations after moving to Hemet in 1990. She increased her active involvement after retiring from a 42-year career with United Parcel Service. She said she strongly believes in supporting nonprofits in their missions and goals.

Now it is Morello who needs support as she seeks a kidney donor. She suffers from chronic polycystic kidney disease, inherited from one of her parents.

“In short, I have so many cysts inside and outside of my kidneys that it keeps the kidneys from functioning properly, or at all, in my case,” Morello, 73, said. “There is no cure or treatment for it except long-term dialysis or a transplant of a new kidney.”

She said her problems started fairly recently. About seven years ago, she had elective surgery on one of her toes. She didn’t move around enough after surgery and a massive blood clot formed in her left lung. She had a CT scan done, and the doctor suggested she see a kidney specialist to follow up and make sure it all got flushed out of her system.

“My numbers held steady for several years and then just slowly started to rise,” Morello said. “All of this can only be found in blood tests. About a year and a half ago, my numbers skyrocketed which meant the cysts were going crazy and shutting down my kidneys.”

Her kidneys had slowly been going bad, but it wasn’t until July 2021 that her kidney specialist explained to her how severe the problem had gotten and what her options were. Morello was not experiencing any major symptoms that would have prepared her for the news that her kidneys were failing. The doctor strongly recommended she find a living transplant since dialysis can harm her otherwise healthy organs and because her age is a factor.

Joanne Morello, a patron and volunteer at the Historic Hemet Theatre, helps with the gift basket giveaway at a recent event.

Joanne Morello advertises for a kidney donation everywhere she Valley News/Diane A. Rhodes photos goes.

“Most transplant centers won’t do a transplant if you are past 70,” Morello said. “The highly recommended Riverside Community Hospital Comprehensive Transplant Center will take you till you are 80 years old. I am healthy in all other aspects, so everyone feels I am an excellent candidate for a transplant.”

She said a “living transplant” is when someone donates one of their kidneys and the doctors immediately transfer the organ from one person to another. They don’t have to be an exact blood type match.

Morello said her other option is to be placed on a waiting list for a kidney from a designated organ donor that passes away. She said the current wait time in California is seven to 10 years.

Her doctor said she could possibly go six months to one year before she would need dialysis if she couldn’t get a transplant before then. Since all her other organs are normal and in good working condition, he does not want her to damage them by doing dialysis.

“Actually, my kidneys are normal shape and good size and should be working fine but the cysts are squishing them to the point that they cannot function properly,” she said.

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Before COVID-19 shut down international travel, and everything else, the couple had planned a tour of Europe. They also had started to find time to take some hard-earned vacations, including weekend trips, before she got the bad news about her kidneys. While there are dialysis units that can be set up in her home, she cannot skip even one night of treatment once she starts it which will limit any travel. There are many other restrictions that she is hoping to avoid. Plus, her doctor said it will be overall better for her body to have a transplant rather than go on dialysis.

Morello has advertised for a donor with a magnetic sign attached to her pick-up truck and has had business cards made that she hands out to everyone she can. A friend

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many capacities. She belongs to the San Jacinto Community Builders, a nonprofit that raises funds for special projects within the San Jacinto School District. She continues to volunteer and donate time to the Historic Hemet Theatre and the Estudillo Mansion in San Jacinto.

“I also belong to the Hemet Elks Women’s Auxiliary, another fine group of ladies who do fundraising events for local charities in our valley,” Morello said. “We just donated supplies and set up apartments for homeless veterans at March Air Base through a grant we applied for from the main Elks headquarters.”

As if that isn’t enough to keep her busy, Morello also helps her husband, Mike Dever, with his construction business.

Joanne Morello helps serve food at an Elks fundraiser in Hemet.

included her request in Christmas cards she sent out in December, but she is still waiting.

For more information, call 951634-6792.

Sacramento “Vaccine Work Group” Bills Synopsis

Status Referred to the Senate Health and Senate Education Committees; no hearing date yet

SB 871

would mandate the COVID-19 vaccine for all kids for school or child care

SB 866

would eliminate parental Referred to the Senate consent for kids 12 to 17 to get Judiciary Committee; no the COVID-19 vaccine hearing date yet

SB 1479

would require schools to continue COVID-19 testing and create new testing plans

Referred to the Senate Health and Senate Education Committees. Hearing set for March 30

SB 1018

would require online platforms to disclose how health information is distributed to users

Still in the Senate Rule Committee; has not been referred to a policy committee

SB 1464

would require police to enforce lockdowns and mask mandates

Referred to the Senate Health and Senate Public Safety Committees. Hearing set for March 30th

AB 1993

would require all employers to mandate the COVID vaccine for employees and independent contractors

Referred to the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee and the Senate Judiciary Committee; no hearing date yet

AB 1797

would provide greater access and less privacy for the California Immunization Record Database

Still in the Assembly Rules Committee; has not been referred to a policy committee

AB 2098

Referred to the Assembly would subject doctors to Business and Professions disciplinary conduct for sharing Committee; no hearing date COVID-19 “misinformation.” yet

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BUSINESS

Murrieta to launch shop local incentive program to benefit small businesses Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

The city of Murrieta announced it would be implementing a new shop local small business incentive program to support the community and help local businesses overcome some of the challenges they faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The program is expected to launch in the summer of 2022 and is slated to last until the end of 2026, city representative Dominique Samario said.

Approved by the Murrieta City Council at the Tuesday, March 15, meeting, the program allo-

cates $1 million from the city’s American Rescue Plan Act funds to support residents and businesses alike.

As part of the program, the city will offer a digital gift card that makes it fun and easy to keep local spending local, Samario said.

“A key element of the campaign is the city-provided bonus gift cards given to shoppers when they purchase eGift cards through the program,” Samario said. “For example, someone can purchase a $50 card and get a $50 bonus gift card funded by the city.”

According to a news release issued by the city, Murrieta’s Economic Development team

is planning to run promotions throughout the life of the program to incentivize participation.

Special promotions could include restaurant week, Small Business Saturday, and various holiday campaigns throughout the year.

The city is implementing this program through Yiftee, Inc., which offers award-winning eGift card and promotion solutions for local businesses and communities.

Yiftee can be accessed online at http://www.yiftee.com.

The city is planning a comprehensive outreach campaign to educate businesses about this opportunity and promote it to residents and shoppers.

EVMWD receives recognition for outstanding communication efforts

Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District staff displays three Polaris Awards and four Capella Awards from Public Relations Society of America, Inland Empire Chapter for excellence in public outreach.

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LAKE ELSINORE – Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District was recognized by the Public Relations Society of America, Inland Empire Chapter with seven awards for excellence in public outreach. The Polaris Awards recognize exemplary public relations efforts that incorporate sound research, planning, implementation and evaluation. These awards represent the highest

standards of performance in the public relations and communications profession within the Inland Empire.

“We are honored to once again receive this prestigious recognition,” Greg Thomas, general manager of EVMWD, said.. “District staff recognize that transparent, dedicated communication is a key element of public service. We are commit-

ted to strategic outreach efforts that provide customers with an outstanding experience.”

EVMWD received the Polaris Award, the highest honors given in each category, for three of its programs, including the Podcast/Audio Broadcast category for “Flow into Fall” Virtual Open House, the Ongoing/ Recurring Event category, also for “Flow into Fall” Virtual Open House and the Writing category for its EVMWD Op Eds. EVMWD also received the Capella Award for Excellence in four categories including Community Relations for Financial Assistance, Crisis Communication for Sky Meadows Emergency Outreach, Podcast/ Audio Broadcast for Waterwise Workshop Series and Annual Report for EVMWD Water Quality Report.

It is the 12th consecutive year for EVMWD to receive this special recognition from PRSA-IE. The district is committed to providing exceptional communication to our customers and community. To learn more, visit http://www.evmwd.com/ PublicAffairs.

Submitted by Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District.

“We encourage all Murrieta businesses to take advantage of this great program and take part in the various promotions the city will launch throughout the course of the program,” Scott Agajanian, deputy director of economic development of Murrieta, said.

According to the city’s news release, participating in the shop local incentive program means “supporting the heart” of what makes Murrieta unique.

“The purchase of a Murrieta eGift card creates a pool of cash that local businesses in Murrieta can rely on,” Samario said in the news release. “Studies have shown that local independent

retailers recirculate 47% of their revenue back into the community, while only 14% of national chains’ revenue stays in the community. More dramatically, local restaurants recirculate 73% of their revenue back into the community, versus 30% for national chains.”

Local businesses interested in taking part in the program should contact Agajanian by email at SAgajanian@MurrietaCA.gov.

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

Menifee partners with Magellan Advisors to launch Smart City and Broadband Master Plan MENIFEE – To further Menifee’s “Smart Cities” initiative, the city partnered with Magellan Advisors to develop a Smart City and Broadband Master Plan. The plan identifies existing city and privately owned broadband assets and determine opportunities for the expansion of the existing network and support of smart city development.

Magellan Advisors’ gap analysis and master plan will lay out the strategies for Menifee to develop its municipal and community smart city and broadband initiatives, including funding strategies, policies, and a comprehensive vision.

“This master plan will be our roadmap for addressing digital equity across the city, identifying opportunities to provide and encourage the use of broadband technology and infrastructure here in Menifee,” Ron Puccinelli, chief information officer of Menifee, said. “Ensuring we have these assets in our community will help attract businesses and create jobs, enhance education and health care services, support Smart City services and improve

the overall quality of life in Menifee.”

Implementation of an improved broadband network will help achieve Menifee’s vision of providing its residents and businesses with futureproof internet that will continue to support its rapid growth. Embarking on development of the Smart City and Broadband Master Plan represents the latest step in realizing the Menifee City Council’s Strategic Vision to become an official Smart City.

“Menifee is one of the fastest growing cities in California and planning for their technology needs now offers a significant advantage,” John Honker, president and CEO of Magellan Advisors, said. “By conducting a thorough inventory of the city’s broadband infrastructure, we can identify how best to work with Menifee and meet their technology needs for the future.”

The Smart City and Broadband Master Plan is expected to be completed in the second half of 2022.

Submitted by city of Menifee.

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SBA announces funding opportunity to provide continuation of Boots to Business entrepreneurship training WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration invites eligible nonprofit organizations, state and local government agencies, private sector firms and institutions of higher learning to submit proposals to provide synchronous online entrepreneurship training to transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses. The entrepreneurship training shall be a continuation of the training participants receive as part of SBA’s Boots to Business training program.

The awarded organization will develop and maintain a curriculum about entrepreneurship for the veteran and military community as a follow-on to the B2B and B2B Reboot programs. The awardee will also provide counseling, training, technical and financial skill development, as well as comprehensive business assessments and mentoring services.

“It’s the SBA’s goal to assist service members and their families to make a successful transition to civilian life. The initial Boots to Business course is one step in that

process,” Tim Green, acting associate administrator for SBA’s Office of Veterans Business Development, said. “With continued entrepreneurial training, we hope that more veterans and military spouses will feel confident on their path to small business ownership at home.”

This award is for a base project period of 12 months, with four 12-month non-compete continuation periods of 12 months each. The funding is available annually for up to five years. The SBA anticipates awarding one cooperative agreement from this announcement. For specific instructions on obtaining, completing and submitting an application, visit http://www.grants. gov and search opportunity number SB-OVB2-22-002 or CFDA 59.044.

Proposals submitted via other media, including SBA’s website, will be rejected and will not be evaluated. Submissions must be sent via http://grants.gov no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time Monday, April 11.

SBA’s Office of Veterans Business Development will host an

information session to answer questions about the funding opportunity Friday, March 18, at 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Dial 202-765-1264 and enter access code: 119 636 209#.

Direct any questions about the B2B funding opportunity to Jerry Godwin at jerry.godwin@sba.gov.

Submit questions no later than Wednesday, March 16, at 5 p.m.

Eastern Standard Time.

The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. 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 or 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.

Submitted by U.S. Small Business Administration.

Menifee commercial tour to highlight prime development sites available in the city MENIFEE – Menifee’s Office of Economic Development invited site selectors, commercial brokers and developers to tour Menifee’s prime, development-ready sites Wednesday, March 30, from 3:306 p.m.

Attendees will join the Economic Development staff for a guided tour and presentation to gain insights on current development projects in Menifee, demographics, and where targeted development opportunities are surrounding office development, entertainment and

commercial uses.

“We are excited to welcome new brokers and partners on the tour to learn why Menifee is their next best move,” Gina Gonzalez, director of Menifee’s economic development department, said.

“We find window tours give those unfamiliar with Menifee an opportunity to see beyond a spreadsheet and witness first-hand why our city is considered a boomtown and regional economic hub with endless possibilities.”

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Chamber of Commerce is hosting a VIP meet and greet for attendees sponsored by Mercato Del Sole, Palm Tree Escrow and Brookfield Properties.

Site selectors, commercial brokers, office brokers and commercial developers who would like to join the tour or get more details can email econdev@cityofmenifee.us or call 951-723-3712 to RSVP by Friday, March 25.

Submitted by city of Menifee.

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Local strongman inducted into AAU Sports Hall of Fame

Murrieta resident Ray Anderson was inducted into the AAU Strength Sports Hall of Fame in 2021 at Harrah’s Hotel and Casino in Laughlin, NV.

JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

Murrieta resident Ray Anderson was once just a scrawny kid from the outskirts of Chicago, and now at age 57, he is in the AAU Sports Hall of Fame. Growing up, Anderson was picked on because of his size. He describes himself as gangly, skinny and weak before finding an outlet that helped him on his lifelong journey of health and fitness. That outlet became lifting weights, and it took him to places he never could have imagined.

Anderson has dedicated his life to lifting for nearly six decades. It all started at the age of nine years old with a pair of ankle weights that his older cousin gave him to curl and press. After a few workouts, he was hooked. Ray developed a hunger for more and begged his parents to buy him a set of weights.

After months of asking, his parents finally bought him his first weight set. Ray would train morning, noon and night.

“I didn’t get into the iron game for titles, trophies, awards or accolades,” Anderson said. “I did it for me.”

While he was growing up, Anderson’s confidence grew the more in-shape he got, and after a couple of years he decided to participate in competitive sports. His athletic career led him to compete in powerlifting, weightlifting, feats of strength, bodybuilding, football, wrestling, track & field, swimming, baseball, martial arts and MAS Wrestling. Once he started

Murrieta’s Ray Anderson, pictured with his Team MAXT Strength Sports, does strongman training for AAU Strength Sports meets regularly.

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high school, he became a three- certification of trainers/coaches, and mentor, had a saying. sport athlete competing in football, became a business owner, man“There are three things in life wrestling and track & field and ager, and so much more. This in- that you can do, he said, ‘Lead, lettered in all three sports at Argo cludes being the owner and trainer follow or get the heck out of the Community High School. of his MAXT Sports Academy and way’ and I chose to lead and did it It was the naysayers in his life Team MAXT Strength Sports in my way,” Anderson said. that truly fueled his fire early on. Murrieta.

One word that Anderson continThe ones who thought that he was Anderson spent many of his ued to live by his whole life was, too weak, too small, not smart years bringing dozens of athletes conviction, which to him means enough. That motivated him to into the AAU Strength Sports the deepest, obsessive and burning prove them all wrong. Anderson world (including MAS wrestling) desire to accomplish anything. felt like he had so much to prove and has strongly encouraged his “With conviction there are no to himself growing up and feels athletes to participate in all types of excuses, only results,” Anderson like if he never found the iron, competitions. Anderson wants the exclaims. he would’ve wound up in jail or best from his students because he is At this point in life, 57 years even, possibly, dead. According to a firm believer that the challenges later, Anderson has competed in Anderson, his mindset for lifting he encountered and the lessons that numerous powerlifting, weightliftweights saved his life and gave him he learned along the way contrib- ing and strongman competitions a sanctuary. Lifting was the one uted to who he is today. An uncle and has set over 52 World and Nathing that he had control of in life. of his, who was his father figure tional records in the 220- and 275“I didn’t have to speak, lb. classes (AAU FOS).

I didn’t have to listen, His feats, not only in I didn’t have to think, AAU, but in life, have led I didn’t have to care, I him to the AAU Strength didn’t have to feel,” he Sports Hall of Fame, said. “All that I had to where he was inducted do was lift whatever was at Harrah’s Hotel and in front of me. It was so Casino in Laughlin, NV, much simpler, so much in April of 2021. more satisfying than my “It was truly an honor life outside. I simply had to receive this award,” to lift.”

Anderson said. “I am so College is where Anblessed and humbled and derson really wanted to privileged to be included delve further into masin the Hall of Fame with tering his workouts. His the great athletes who strength was developing came before me. In my to where he wanted to wildest dreams I never compete in powerlifting, imagined that I would which is when he bereach this level in my came an active member life.” of AAU. Over the years Ray Anderson, 57, of Murrieta, who is also known In his induction with AAU, he has devel- as “The Mechanic” has an extensive background in speech, Anderson said oped a curriculum for Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting. it’s been a long and

rewarding journey in so many ways. “I am stronger physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and financially with gratitude and abundance. I have met some of the most amazing, giving and athletic people along the way.

I have competed with some of the best and have made lifelong friendships. This award is the second-best accomplishment in my life. The first being the birth of my daughter, Hannah.”

Anderson says his family thought that he was going through a phase when he started lifting weights. “They said that I would grow out of it.” He certainly did prove them wrong. With a new purpose in life these days, Anderson’s drive comes from paying it forward, mentoring and coaching to the best of his abilities.

“I want to share what I experienced,” Anderson said. “I also want to pass the torch on to my grandsons, who I hope that one day will continue with my legacy.”

When not competing or coaching, Anderson holds a position with AAU as their Feats of Strength National Chairman. Anderson and his team have now hosted and volunteered thousands of hours for numerous sports camps over a few decades for speed and strength training, for all sports, all ages and all levels of ability. They have worked with high schools, middle schools and elementary schools and are well versed in developing and monitoring physical see ANDERSON, page C-2

Lynton to return as head water polo coach for Murrieta Valley High School JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

Murrieta Valley High School Athletic Director Darin Mott announced last week that Bryan Lynton will be returning as the head girls’ and boys’ water polo coach.

Lynton came to Murrieta Valley in 1998 as a teacher and coach, where he quickly became one of the most successful and respected water polo coaches in the country. During his tenure at Murrieta Valley, he guided the boys’ team to 19 consecutive Southwestern League championships, with seven appearances as CIF Finalists, ending with two CIF Championships.

They claimed section championships in 2006 and 2015.

The girls’ teams were equally successful with 15 SWL Championships, six appearances as CIF Finalists and five CIF Championships. Their titles came in 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012 and 2016.

“The biggest reason for coming back is that I’ve really missed it,”

Lynton said. “I stepped away when my kids were playing in college at the same time. I’m looking forward to getting back out there and doing something that I really love to do.”

During his five years away from MVHS he served as an advisor, consultant and coach for the under 18 USA National Team and is currently the USA Men’s and Women’s O.D.P. Technical Director.

“We are thrilled to have Coach Lynton back as our head boys’ and girls’ water polo coach,” Mott said.

“His depth of knowledge on the sport and his past successes are unparalleled in Southern California. He is not only a great coach, but also an even better person.

He treats his athletes with dignity and respect and develops them into outstanding young men and women.”

Lynton will take over for Chris see LYNTON, page C-3

Bryan Lynton, pictured here (second from left) with other championship coaches from Murrieta Valley, led the water polo programs to a combined seven CIF Southern Section titles prior to leaving five years ago.

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CIF-SS basketball awards released, local standouts selected Derryl Trujillo INLAND SPORTS SENIOR WRITER

A long basketball season finished last week with CIF-State finals in Sacramento and earlier this week the SCIBCA released their all CIF-SS boys and girls basketball teams. Our area was well represented with two boys and one girl earning first team honors as voted on by coaches. In addition, another five girls and three boys earned second team honors.

Earning first team honors were: Girls 4AA: Sierra Maxwell, Heritage Boys 3AA: Maurier Tablada, Chaparral Boys 3AA: Mike McNair, Linfield Christian Joining them as second team honorees were: Boys 3AA: Gary Dotson, Vista Murrieta Boys 3AA: Lewis Singleterry IV, Chaparral

Boys 4A: Jalen Nicholas, Hemet Girls 2AA: Shanise Booker, Vista Murrieta Girls 2AA: Makena Ching, Vista Murrieta Girls 2AA: Kaylee Van Betuw, Murrieta Mesa Girls 4AA: Lauren Pagtakhan, Heritage Girls 4A: Aryana Jones, Lakeside Not represented on either team despite reaching a divisional semifinal in girls 5AA was California Lutheran. Heritage was also a semifinalist in 4AA girls while Lakeside fell in 4A’s 2nd round.

Murrieta Mesa’s girls lost their 2AA opener while Vista Murrieta went to the 2AA quarterfinals.

Vista Murrieta and Chaparral lost in the 3AA quarterfinals while Linfield Christian lost in 3AA second round action. Hemet also fell in the 4A quarterfinals.

Derryl Trujillo can be reached at socaltrekkie@gmail.com.

Chaparral’s Maurier Tablada (right, #3) was selected from Division 3AA to the All-CIF First Team.

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Metroflex gym in Murrieta is where Ray Anderson and his staff hold most workouts.

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ANDERSON from page C-1 fitness programs. Anderson has also enjoyed working with and coaching Pop Warner and Junior All-American football teams and has recently been added as the Strength & Conditioning coach for Rancho Christian High School.

“We all have a journey in life and along that journey there will be many challenges and accomplishments,” Anderson said.

“There will be good times and bad, highs and lows, the bitter with the sweet. Whatever your journey is, whatever your passion may be, don’t let anyone ever tell you that you can’t do it. Keep that conviction, never give up, never quit, and most importantly enjoy the journey.”

On Saturday mornings, Anderson and his staff hold open workouts specifically for athletes of his Team MAXT Strength Sports doing strongman training for AAU Strength Sports meets, but it is also open to all athletes of varied interests. Anderson trains athletes daily in person, and online, and will even meet up locally for anyone that wants to train outside of the gym.

To get in to contact with Ray Anderson, who trains out of Metroflex gym in Murrieta, call 951-2525627 or email: maxtstrength@ gmail.com. Visit www.mbfitnessusa.com/pages/maxt for more information.

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Linfield Christian’s Zac Williams (4) has moved into the No. 1 spot in the country in goals scored with 53 and leads the nation in points with Valley News/Courtesy photo 80.

JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

Here is a look at some of the most recent scores from matches and games in other high school sports taking place over the last week in the area.

Boys’ Lacrosse Murrieta Mesa (4-1) – 5, El Dorado (3-8) – 10 Temecula Valley (8-1) – 9, JSerra (6-3) – 6 Girls’ Lacrosse Sage Creek (4-0) – 12, Temecula Valley (5-4) – 6

Chaparral (6-1) – 12, Rancho Bernardo (0-6) – 11 Murrieta Mesa (6-1) – 20, Clairmont (0-5) – 0 Boys’ Tennis Great Oak (7-3, 2-0) – 17, Murrieta Valley (4-9, 0-2) – 1 Temecula Valley (10-3, 2-0) – 12, Vista Murrieta (4-2-1, 1-1) – 6 Murrieta Mesa (3-2, 1-1) – 11, Chaparral (1-5-2, 0-2) – 7 *Photos and sports scores/ stats can be submitted to sports@ reedermedia.com.

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H.S. Baseball: Harrison’s big day propels Wildcats to bounce back win

Ayden Harrison (44), Paloma Valley’s third baseman, drove in five runs during league action at Paloma Valley High School.

Paloma Valley shortstop RJ Holmes (6) makes the throw to first base following the force out at second against Riverside Poly Friday, March 18.

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Derryl Trujillo INLAND SPORTS SENIOR WRITER

During Thursday’s practice, Paloma Valley coach Jason Berni implored his team to flush a walk off loss to Canyon Springs from earlier in the week, with a matchup against Riverside Poly. The Bears were one of three teams sharing first place in Ivy League play, coming into the match-up this past Friday afternoon.

The Wildcats took that message to heart and scored six unanswered runs in the fifth and six innings to pull away from the Bears and win 9-3. Paloma Valley now shares first place with Temescal Canyon, whom they will face twice this week.

Poly got a run early as leadoff batter Nathan Albrecht doubled to right center field and came home on a groundout from Gavin Browne to lead 1-0 after a half inning. In the Wildcat first inning three Bears errors led to two runs

with Ayden Harrison scoring one on an RBI infield single and another run coming home via error.

Harrison said, “It was a really quiet ride home on Wednesday as we tried to flush that loss, and yesterday at practice we spent a lot of time on situational hitting which showed today. I thought the triple actually had a chance to get out but didn’t quite catch it solidly enough for a home run.”

Walker Bush led off the Paloma Valley second with a single and was brought home on a double from Phillip Wolhar as the Wildcats took a 3-1 lead. It stayed there until the fourth inning when Wildcats starter Elijah Kearney walked three batters and Paloma Valley’s defense committed two errors, one of which allowed two Bears runs to score, tying the game at 3.

Poly starter Pierce Sailer took a line drive off his throwing shoulder in the Paloma Valley third and was replaced by Sebastian Castaneda after two and two-thirds’ innings

of work. Facing Castaneda, Joey Davis led off the Paloma Valley fifth with a triple off the left field wall and Gilberto Rodriguez drew a walk to give the Wildcats two on and no outs. Harrison cleared the bases with a 2 RBI double and two batters later Bush added an extra run with a single to give Paloma Valley a 6-3 lead.

The Bears had two runners on with one out in the sixth as Mason Schumacher doubled and Caleb Franks singled but Angel Barrientos got a pop up and groundout to escape trouble. Harrison plated three more RBI in the sixth as he added a triple to left field scoring RJ Holmes and Davis, who both singled, and Rodriguez, who drew a walk. Barrientos allowed a one out single in the seventh but got two flyouts to end the game.

Berni remarked, “That loss really hurt and at practice yesterday it was still on our minds, but we had to move on and get ready for a big stretch of games starting

Paloma Valley pitcher Angel Barrientos (20), got the win in relief against Riverside Poly Friday, March 18.

today. It was good to see Harrison come through there with runners in scoring position because we have been inconsistent in those situations recently and how you do there determines your fate.”

Leading Hitters:

PV: Harrison 3-4 with 6 RBI (only needed a HR for the cycle), Davis 2-3, Bush 2-3 with an RBI Poly: Schumacher 2-2 Derryl Trujillo can be reached by email at socaltrekkie@gmail. com.

Mountain Pass League (Overall, League) San Jacinto – 10-3, 4-0 Tahquitz – 9-2, 6-0 Citrus Hill – 8-2, 2-2 West Valley – 5-9, 0-6 Perris – 0-10, 0-4 Recent Games Tahquitz – 13, Perris – 0 Citrus Hill – 4, West Valley – 1 Other Area Teams Linfield Christian (9-2), currently 2-2 and in fifth place in the

Ambassador League Rancho Christian (3-10), currently competing in the Freelance League Recent Games Arrowhead Christian – 4, Linfield Christian – 2 Cornerstone Christian – 4, Rancho Christian – 1 *Photos and sports scores/ stats can be submitted to sports@ reedermedia.com.

Local high school baseball standings

Luke Matthews (22) scores as part of a two-run burst by Vista Murrieta to go ahead 7-5 in the top of the sixth inning in a win over Murrieta Mesa Thursday, March 17.

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VALLEY NEWS SPORTS DEPARTMENT

Week of 3/21 Most local high school baseball teams have made their way through the first round of league games and are heading into their spring break games. The Temecula Valley school district will have two weeks off, while Murrieta starts their one week of vacation from school next week. After the break, league action should resume with a two-game series to each, to finish up the regular season With the Southwestern League being the most competitive allaround league in the area, there seems to be a familiar changing of the guard taking place. Last year’s league champions, Murrieta Mesa, are young after graduating 16 seniors last year from one of their most competitive teams in the past five years. The Rams are currently 1-4 in league play, while the Temecula Valley Golden Bears are out in front with an undefeated 4-0 record. Temecula Valley is one game down from everyone else but will play Chaparral in a 3-game series later in the season to catch up with the rest of the league teams, record wise. Right now, though, Darric Merrell has his squad looking like the Golden

Bears of old, who have won two CIF Southern Section titles in the past 10 years.

Temecula Prep is out in front of the South Valley League with a 2-0 record, Hemet has come from out of nowhere to take control of the Inland Valley League with their 3-1-1 record, Paloma Valley and Temescal Canyon, 3-1, are tied for first place in the Ivy League, but play each other this week in a two-game series that could put either team well ahead of the other, or could keep them in the same place they are now. Tahquitz has a two-game lead over San Jacinto in the Mountain Pass League. San Jac has a better record than the Titans, but both teams have yet to play each other, which should make for good baseball. Tahquitz is 6-0 in league play.

Linfield Christian is the only Ambassador League team in our coverage area and find themselves in the middle of the pack currently sporting a 2-2 record after defeating Lakeside 9-2 at Storm Stadium last week. Rancho Christian is competing in the Freelance League, so no standings are being built for their 3-10 record, for now.

As spring break tournaments approach, here is a look at the standings for local teams, heading

into the week of March 14. These standings are for teams inside the Valley News coverage area, as well as some score recaps and stats, posted from www.maxpreps.com.

Baseball Standings Southwestern League (Overall, League) Temecula Valley – 9-5, 4-0 Vista Murrieta – 8-4, 4-1 Chaparral – 8-5-1, 2-2 Great Oak – 6-7, 2-3 Murrieta Valley – 4-9, 1-4 Murrieta Mesa – 4-6, 1-4 Recent Games Vista Murrieta – 7, Murrieta Mesa – 6 Chaparral – 7, Murrieta Valley – 5 Temecula Valley – 9, Great Oak – 2 South Valley League (Overall, League) Temecula Prep – 7-6, 2-0 Cal. Mil. Institute – 0-1, 0-1 Santa Rosa Academy – 1-5, 0-1 Nuview Bridge – 2-5 San Jacinto Valley Academy – 0-1 Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School – 0-0 Recent Games Cornerstone Christian – 14, San Jacinto Valley Academy – 1 Temecula Prep – 7, Cal. Mil. Institute – 0 Inland Valley League (Overall, League) Hemet – 3-6-1, 3-1-1 Notre Dame – 3-4-1, 2-1-1 Elsinore – 7-5, 3-2 Lakeside – 6-8, 2-2 Vista del Lago – 2-7, 0-4 Recent Games Lakeside – 8, Vista del Lago –5 Elsinore – 17, Notre Dame – 4 Hemet – 7, Elsinore – 5 Ivy League (Overall, League) Paloma Valley – 6-5, 3-1 Temescal Canyon – 7-6, 3-1 Riverside Poly – 6-6, 2-2 Canyon Springs – 2-11, 2-2 JW North – 4-10, 0-4 Recent Games Paloma Valley – 9, Riverside Poly – 3 Rancho Cucamonga – 7, Temescal Canyon – 6 Riverside Poly – 3, J.W. North – 0

Bryan Lynton, pictured here with Paralympian Rudy Garcia-Tolson, served as an advisor, consultant and coach for the under 18 USA National Team and is also the USA Men’s and Women’s O.D.P. Valley News/Courtesy photo Technical Director.

LYNTON from page C-1 Boyer, who guided both programs for the past three seasons. Lynton said Boyer will stay on as an assistant coach and continue to operate the Elite Water Polo club program.

“The goals are going to be the

same as before, and those are winning league titles, competing for (section) titles, and just playing at the highest level possible,” Lynton said.

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

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EDUCATION

LEUSD selects new superintendent Ryan Lewis LAKE ELSINORE – After conducting a nationwide search and a lengthy process of gathering input from employees of the district and members of the community, which included the review of many applicants recruited by Leadership Associates, the Lake Elsinore Unified School District Board of Trustees announced Ryan Lewis, Ed. D. as the finalist to replace outgoing Superintendent Doug Kimberly, Ed. D. “I am honored and excited to work with our board of trustees, district leadership staff, teachers, classified employees and our community in the outstanding Lake Elsinore Unified School District,” Lewis said. “We will all work together to accomplish our goals in a transparent and collaborative manner. I am grateful for the leadership Dr. Kimberly provided for the past 10 years and look forward to joining the Lake Elsinore team in the near future.”

The Lake Elsinore Unified Board of Trustees said it will consider a contract with Lewis and expected to approve an offer of employment at its regularly scheduled board meeting Thursday, April 7, according to a news release. Lewis is joined by his wife Sarah and their three sons in his commitment to the Lake Elsinore Unified School District. Lewis is currently the assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction in the Riverside Unified School District, a post he has held for six years. Before that position, Lewis

served as an elementary, middle and high school principal for 13 years in the Corona-Norco Unified School District. Lewis served as a teacher in CNUSD as well before his initial administrative assignment.

“After our extensive search and interview process with very strong competitors, we found Dr. Ryan Lewis,” Juan Saucedo, president of the LEUSD board, said. “He was our clear selection among dozens of highly qualified leaders who applied, and those who received an interview. He is known for his commitment to building strong leaders within his district including students, staff, and parents. He strongly believes in building dedicated teams at all levels through the belief that every student has talent and potential.

“He is an excellent instructional leader and brings us new perspectives and an excellent vision for the district. His sincere desire to listen to all viewpoints and his relationships with parents and community have been excellent. His expectations for himself and others are very high and always centered on accelerating student achievement.

He admires and respects the people with whom he works and is a lifelong learner,” Saucedo said.

In all of Lewis’s previous work he is known for being a charismatic leader whose strongest skill is his ability to collaborate with people and show empathy for their concerns. He led programs in both Corona-Norco and Riverside by

Ryan Lewis, Ed. D., is the new superintendent of Lake Elsinore Unified School District.

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inspiring students with his strong belief that every student can and will learn.

“Public education can move mountains to benefit students and accelerate learning when all team members work collaboratively for the communities we serve,” Lewis said.

Lewis earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from St. John Fisher College and a master’s degree in educational administration

from California State University San Bernardino. He earned his doctorate in organizational leadership from the University of La Verne.

The Lake Elsinore Unified School District covers more than 144 square miles. It serves TK12 students from Lake Elsinore, Canyon Lake and Wildomar, plus several unincorporated Riverside County communities, including Lakeland Village, Horsethief

Canyon and The Farm. The district serves over 21,000 students and operates 23 different schools, alternative education, online and blended learning programs. LEUSD offers a Dual Immersion program at the elementary level and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at Temescal Canyon High School, a certified IB World School.

Submitted by Lake Elsinore Unified School District.

Local students earn Temecula Valley Elks announce drug honor roll recognition at awareness contest winners for 2021Dixie State University 2022 ST. GEORGE, Utah – In a display of academic achievement, 21% of Dixie State University students earned president’s and dean’s list recognition for the fall 2021 semester.

Specifically, 2,627 students were included on the university’s honor rolls, with 1,212 students on the president’s list and 1,415 on the dean’s list. Inclusion indicated students’ strong commitment to their academic pursuits, as they must achieve a semester GPA of 3.9 or higher to be included on the president’s list and a GPA of 3.5 to 3.89 for the dean’s list. Both lists require students to complete a minimum of 15 credits.

From Lake Elsinore, Hayley Alvarado, Hayden Rowe, Giancarlo Gauto, Cash Jacobsen, Adrian Barriga-Ugalde, Christian Pearce and Zoe Kutz were named to the list.

From Murrieta, Emily Lowitz, Cole Shaffer, Heather Blaser, Malaki Malaki, Alyssa English, Joshua Martinez and Erin Bunch were honored on the list, along with Samantha Fuentes of Sun City.

Temecula residents Jack Sunderland, Jazmin Uhler, Trinity Wright, Hannah Hickman and Skyler States were recognized on the list.

Cole Kitchell of Winchester and Wildomar residents Lauren Berger, Brandon Payne, Avery Hoskins and Devyn Budesa were also honored on the list.

“Congratulations to our amazing DSU students who worked diligently this past fall to achieve the highest levels of learning and classroom performance,” Michael Lacourse, vice president of academic affairs, said.

“We are proud of their accomplishment and recognition as members of the fall 2021 honor roll.”

With more than 200 academic programs, 29 of which were added over the last year alone, Dixie State University provides a comprehensive education in a variety of fields to prepare students for rewarding careers and enriched lives. Additionally, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 23:1, Dixie State University extends its students a personalized learning environment where professors know their names and have a vested interest in their academic success. Outside of the classroom, students have the opportunity to enjoy the unparalleled opportunities for an active life that accompany DSU’s location in beautiful Southern Utah.

Submitted by Dixie State University.

Can these bullies survive being bullied by the Invisible Bully Buster?

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Christine Collins

Skylar knows something must be done to stop these school bullies. Little did she know the answer was just a dream away. With Brianna, the Invisible Bully Buster, at her side, these bullies were about to meet their match in ways they would never forget.

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Christine Collins lives in Menifee and was inspired by her grandchildren to write this book.

TEMECULA – The Temecula Valley Elks Lodge No. 2801 hosted a dinner for the Drug Awareness Contest Winners recently at the Lodge. The nine winners, along with their parents and their teachers, were recognized and presented with framed certificates.

Three contests were held including a poster contest for third, fourth and fifth grade students; an essay contest for sixth, seventh and eighth grade students and a video contest for pre-high school students and high school students. The theme for all three contests was “The Best Me is Drug Free.”

First, second and third place awards were presented to the posters and the essay entries. The video divisions were presented first place awards. The winners received a certificate and a gift card to Barnes and Noble. First place winners received $50 gift cards; second place winners received $35 gift cards, third place winners received $25 gift cards and the Honorable Mention winner received a $15 gift card. The winning entries were forwarded onto the District Level for additional judging and possibly additional awards.

The poster winners of the Drug

Diane Farrens, back left, scholarship chair of the Temecula Valley Elks Lodge No. 2801, and Vincent Puterbaugh, front right, Lodge Exalted Ruler and president of the Temecula Valley Elks, honor Drug Awareness Contest winners in the back row from left, include Jade Kephart, McKayla Marille, Sofia Reynoso, Eden Wagner Abigail Zamarripa, Katherine Smith and Valley News/Courtesy photo Isabella Medici with Audrey Han, front left.

Awareness contest were Sofia Reynoso from St. Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School in first place, Jade Kephart of Van Avery Prep in

Wheaton College students named to fall 2021 dean’s list WHEATON, Ill. – Dean’s list honors are earned by undergraduate students who carry 12 or more credit hours and achieve a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher on the 4.0 scale.

Temecula residents Madison Forberg and Enyi Liu were named to the dean’s list at Wheaton College.

Wheaton College is a coeducational Christian liberal arts college noted for its rigorous academics, integration of faith and learning, and consistent ranking among the top liberal arts colleges in the country. For more information, visit http://wheaton.edu.

Submitted by Wheaton College.

second place and Audry Han from Van Avery Prep in third place.

The essay contest winners were first place to Katherine Smith of Van Avery Prep, second place to Eden Wagner of St. Jeanne de Lestonnac, third place to Mckayla Marille to St. Jeanne de Lestonnac.

The honorable mention went to Abigail Zamarripa of St. Jeanne de Lestonnac.

First place in the pre-high school video contest was River Escarcega of Van Avery Prep.

In the high school video contest, first place went to Isabella Medici of Temecula Valley High School.

Submitted by Temecula Valley Elks Lodge No. 2801.

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California Legislature upended by new political maps

Assemblyman Evan Low, D-Campbell, center, goes over the vote tally sheet for his state constitutional amendment that would allow 17-year-olds to vote in presidential elections, with Assemblyman Marc Berman, D-Palo Alto, and former Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher, D-San Diego, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, in Sacramento. New political maps have upended the Legislature in 2022. Berman and Low were drawn into the same new legislative district, but Low avoided the intraparty showdown when he said he would move to a neighboring (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)) San Francisco Bay Area district.

Don Thompson THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

SACRAMENTO (AP) – New political maps have upended the California Legislature this year by prodding more than two-dozen state lawmakers into early retirement or career changes, while others are forced into unfamiliar new districts ahead of the November election.

Democrats still vastly outnumber Republicans in both legislative chambers. But all the jockeying endangers the power base of Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon and forced Senate President Pro Tempore Toni Atkins to intervene to avoid head-to-head June

7 primary battles between her Democratic members.

In one case, two San Francisco Bay Area assemblymen duked it out in a mock pillow fight after they were drawn into the same new district. But Evan Low ultimately said he would move to a neighboring district to avoid the fight with Marc Berman.

Much of the fallout stems from the new jigsaw puzzle legislative maps required each decade after the national census recalculates the state’s population. California’s political maps are drawn by a randomly selected Citizens Redistricting Commission whose members aren’t allowed to consider if new district lines imperil

sitting lawmakers.

The number of seats in flux hasn’t been seen since the last redistricting a decade ago, legislative historian Alex Vassar of the California State Library said.

It’s also unusual, he said, because just seven lawmakers, all senators, are departing because of term limits compared to 17 legislators in 2016.

Some of the departures include Democratic members of the Assembly who were elected with Rendon during the last redistricting year, in 2012. Like him, they all were eligible to serve through 2024.

Among them are Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore Kevin Mullin and Rudy Salas, both running for Congress; Lorena Gonzalez, who left midterm to lead the California Labor Federation; Ed Chau, appointed to a Los Angeles County judgeship; and Jim Frazier, who also resigned midterm.

In addition, class of 2012 Democratic members Richard Bloom, Tom Daly, Bill Quirk and Mark Stone opted not to seek reelection, with Stone saying it would be “inherently unfair” to voters if he ran in a new district for just two years.

“Redistricting creates a lot of opportunities and a lot of churn,” Rob Pyers, research director of the nonpartisan California Target Book which closely tracks redistricting, said.

A typical election cycle might see fewer than a half-dozen incumbents not seek reelection for various reasons, he said.

This time there are 26 races with no incumbent in the 80-member Assembly, while 10 of the 20 Senate seats on the November ballot will have no incumbent. Half of

the 40-member Senate is up for election every two years, while all Assembly members run every two years.

Rendon is among those who see advantages in the upheaval, saying the changes “add new energy to our house.”

While some are calling this the Legislature’s “Great Resignation,” Susannah Delano, executive director of Close the Gap sees it as the “Great Opportunity” to elect more women.

About 80% of departing lawmakers are men, making this year “the start of California’s best opportunity yet to elect a Legislature that raises the national bar on equity” Delano, whose organization promotes progressive female legislative candidates, said. Before this year’s early departures, 39 of California’s 120 legislators were women.

Across the Capitol Rotunda, Atkins hasn’t faced the same mid-term defections. She helped de-escalate one intraparty battle in the Central Valley when Sen. Melissa Hurtado agreed to relocate into the new 16th Senate District rather than face fellow Democratic Sen. Anna Caballero in the 14th Senate District.

That pits Hurtado, with Atkins’ pledge of support from the Senate Democratic Caucus, against former Democratic Assemblywoman Nicole Parra. And Sen. Connie Leyva opted not to seek reelection when she was lumped into the same Senate district with fellow Democrat Sen. Susan Rubio.

On the Republican side, Sen. Andreas Borgeas dropped his reelection bid rather than play musical chairs with Sen. Shannon Grove for the same seat.

Several members of the Assembly also opted not to seek reelection rather than run against fellow Democrats after they were drawn into the same legislative districts. But in the San Francisco Bay Area former Assemblyman Kansen Chu is trying to unseat incumbent freshman and fellow Democrat Alex Lee, the Legislature’s youngest lawmaker in decades.

On the Republican side, Assemblymen Thurston Smith and Tom Lackey are running for the same seat, as are Randy Voepel and former GOP leader Marie Waldron. And two incumbents from opposing parties, Democrat Cottie Petrie-Norris and Republican Steve Choi, are running against each other in a Southern California district.

Former Assembly GOP Leader Chad Mayes, now the Legislature’s only independent, Republican Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham and Democratic Assemblyman Patrick O’Donnell all are retiring, even though each could serve at least four more years.

Four Democratic lawmakers are giving up their seats to seek higher office: Assembly members Cristina Garcia and Adam Gray and Sen. Sydney Kamlager are running for Congress, while Assemblyman Marc Levine is running for state insurance commissioner.

Assemblyman Kevin Kiley is leaving to challenge fellow Republican and retiring Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones for an open congressional seat. And Democratic Assemblyman Jim Cooper is leaving to seek Jones’ old job as sheriff.

REAL ID to become a necessity for air travelers in spring 2023 Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

Those who have not yet applied for a REAL ID should be aware that federal requirements for travel will soon go into effect, making it the last spring break people can travel without a REAL ID. Beginning May 2023, travelers will need to show a REAL ID driver’s license or identification card, or other federally approved identification, such as a passport at TSA airport checkpoints nationwide or to visit secure federal facilities.

According to a news release issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles, a REAL ID is a driver’s license or identification card that is also a federally accepted form of identification. And soon, the federal REAL ID Act places new rules on which forms of identification may be used to board flights within the U.S. and to enter secure federal facilities, such as military bases and federal courthouses. A California issued REAL ID driver’s license or identification card meets the new requirements and is marked with a gold bear and

star in the top right corner.

The California DMV said that to apply for a REAL ID, applicants should have one proof of identity document, such as a birth certificate or passport, two California residency documents such as a bank statement or utility bill and a social security number.

Getting a REAL ID does require a trip to a DMV office, but the visit can go quickly if applicants fill out the online application and upload their documents to the website at http://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/ driver-licenses-identification-

cards/real-id.

Applicants should take their uploaded documents with them when they visit the local DMV office and bring applicable fees.

Applicants can speed things up by scheduling an appointment in advance or check local wait times at http://www.dmv.ca.gov and head right into the DMV office of their choice to finish the application.

U.S. citizens and all legal residents of the United States can apply for a REAL ID driver’s license or identification card. Individuals applying for or renewing an AB 60

driver’s license are not eligible to receive a REAL ID driver’s license or identification card.

Since the REAL ID is a form of federal identification, applicants are required to visit a DMV office in person when applying for one for the first time. Once issued, however, REAL IDs are renewable online when the time comes.

For more information, visit http://www.dmv.ca.gov.

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

California prepares for 3rd dry year after few winter storms Kathleen Ronayne THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drought-stricken California is facing another year of parched conditions and pleas for conservation as the winter comes to a close with little of the hoped-for rain and snow.

A wet December that dumped snow in the mountains fueled optimism as 2022 began, but the state may end this month with the distinction of the driest January through March in at least a century.

State water officials are preparing to tell major urban and agricultural water agencies Friday that they will get even less water from state supplies than the small amount they were promised to start the year, and major reservoirs remain well below their normal levels.

Meanwhile, Californians’ water use went up in January despite calls for conservation. Gov. Gavin Newsom stopped short of mandatory water-use cutbacks, but Wade Crowfoot, the governor’s secretary of natural resources, said recently that local or regional governments

might issue their own orders.

“The wiser we are with the use of water now means the more sustainable we are if the drought persists,” he said last week at a Sacramento news conference urging people to save water. “Water is a precious resource, particularly in the American West, and we have to move away from clearly wasteful practices.”

California is in its second acute drought in less than a decade, and scientists said the U.S. West is broadly experiencing the worst megadrought in 1,200 years, made more intense by climate change. People adapted their water use last drought, in part by ripping up sprinkler-hungry lawns and replacing it with droughtresistant landscapes, and many of those water-saving habits stuck.

But the dry conditions that began in 2020 are demanding more conservation, as reservoirs such as Lake Oroville and Shasta Lake remain below historical levels and less water from melting snow is expected to trickle down the mountains this spring. Current predictions estimate the state will

see about 57% of the historical median runoff this April through July, Alan Haynes, hydrologist in charge for the California Nevada River Forecast Center of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, said..

“If we hadn’t had what we had in December. we’d probably be in much more serious trouble,” he said.

A persistent lack of water can have a range of negative consequences, including farmers fallowing fields and endangered salmon and other fish dying.

The State Water Project supplies water through a complex system of canals, dams and other infrastructure to agencies that serve 27 million people and 750,000 acres of farmland. The state’s contractors have a certain amount of water they can request from the state, and the state makes determinations through the winter on how much they will get based on supply.

In December, before the major snowfall, state officials told contractor that they wouldn’t get anything beyond what was needed for

Riverside County receives $13.7M to end homelessness RIVERSIDE – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded $13.7 million to 22 homeless assistance projects supported through the Riverside County Continuum of Care under the fiscal year 2021 CoC Program Competition. This amount represents an increase of $2.6 million from previous awards.

The award includes a $2 million allocation to Alternatives to Domestic Violence, Queer Works and Transgender Health & Wellness to support much needed rental assistance and supportive services to 100 victims of domestic violence and their families.

The Continuum of Care’s application includes 12 renewal projects and 10 new projects to directly support more than 800 people’s access to permanent housing with ongoing supportive services. This investment will allow the CoC to serve 42 more households than in previous years and support local planning and capacity building efforts to enhance its homelessness delivery system. The Riverside University Health System Behavioral Health received an additional award of $400,000 to better triage individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness to the services they need.

The county CoC serves all cities and unincorporated areas in the county. As the designated collaborative applicant and administrative entity, the county Department of Housing and Workforce Solutions Department prepares and submits the funding application on behalf of the county CoC. For more information on the county CoC, visit https://www. harivco.org/ContinuumofCareDivision/tabid/235/Default.aspx.

Visit https://www.hud.gov/sites/ dfiles/CPD/documents/FY2021_ CA_Press_Report.pdf for the list of awards.

Submitted by Riverside County.

California Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot calls for water conservation during a news conference in Sacramento, Thursday, March 10. State water officials are preparing to tell major urban and agricultural water agencies Friday, March 18, that they’ll get even less water from state supplies than the small amount they were promised at the start of the year. Crowfoot said that local or regional governments might issue their own mandatory water restrictions.

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immediate health and safety, such as drinking and bathing. The state upped that to 15% in January. Karla Nemeth, director of the state’s Department of Water Resources, said Tuesday, March 15, that percentage will go down again, but she didn’t say by how much.

“What is our plan here to sustain through what may be a very long drought? Nobody knows, and I don’t think we’re getting the miracle March that we hoped for,” Jennifer Pierre, general manager for the State Water Contractors, which represents the agencies that rely on state supplies, said.

She said the state needs to be planning for more droughts in the future by spending money to line canals to protect against water loss, improving groundwater basins and providing even more financial incentives for people to make their properties more drought friendly.

The state’s plans to expand water storage got a boost Thursday, March 17, when the federal government indicated it will loan $2.2 bil-

lion to help build a new reservoir.

But critics of California’s water policy said the larger problem is that the state promises more water each year than it has to give. It’s led to a continued diminishment of supply in federally and state run reservoirs, Doug Obegi, an attorney focused on water for the Natural Resources Defense Council, said.

“We basically have a system that is all but bankrupt because we promised so much more water than can actually be delivered,” he said.

Obegi also took issue with the state’s plan to forego certain water quality requirements in the Delta, the part of the state’s watershed where the freshwater rivers and salty ocean water mingle. The water quality standards are designed, in part, to ensure the water doesn’t get so salty it can’t be used for farming, drinking and protecting the environment.

“My hope is that this drought is a wakeup call that we really are not prepared and we don’t have a plan for drought,” he said.

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California father desperate to get 2-year-old son home from Ukraine Amy Taxin THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Russia was massing troops on the border with Ukraine when an increasingly desperate Cesar Quintana went to the U.S. embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, in December to plead for a passport for his toddler son, who had been abducted from their Southern California home a year earlier by his UkrainianAmerican mother.

Quintana got a U.S. court order showing he had sole legal custody of 2-year-old Alexander. He was granted the passport, bought plane tickets and a few days later headed to the airport for a flight home.

But they never boarded the plane. Police who he said were summoned by Alexander’s Ukrainian grandmother – the mother of Quintana’s estranged wife – ordered the boy be turned over to her.

Now, three months later, Ukraine is ravaged by war. The city of Mariupol, Ukraine, where Alexander has been living with his mother at his grandmother’s home is under siege. Quintana, who is back in the U.S., has lost contact with them and is so distraught he’s considering going into the war zone to find his son.

“I am willing to do everything and anything,” Quintana told The Associated Press. “I just want my son to be back.”

Quintana, 35, said he last spoke with Alexander over FaceTime Wednesday, March 2. He said he sent money to his estranged wife, Antonina Aslanova, for supplies but never heard back.

Communications have been disrupted across Mariupol, Ukraine, because of the Russian bombardment, which this week included an airstrike that blew apart a theater being used as a bomb shelter by hundreds of civilians. Tens of thousands have fled the city, and an unknown number have been killed.

Efforts by the Associated Press to reach Aslanova were not successful. Email and LinkedIn messages were not returned. She currently doesn’t have a lawyer in the child custody case in California, and a U.S. phone number she provided the court wasn’t working.

A message was left on another phone listed under her name.

Andrew Klausner, who was Aslanova’s divorce lawyer when she previously sought and was denied a restraining order against Quintana, said he hadn’t had contact with her since the fall of 2020 and didn’t know she had left the country.

Help is sought Quintana has set up a website about his plight and traveled to Washington recently to try to get members of Congress to help and to ask Ukrainian diplomats in the nation’s capital for permission to enter their country.

The State Department declined to comment on the case, but wrote in a Feb. 15 letter to California U.S. Rep. Lou Correa’s office that when Quintana tried to take his son back to his Orange County home in December he didn’t have the consent of the boy’s mother, nor approval from Ukrainian authorities overseeing the custody fight there.

“Although a left-behind parent in the United States may have custody or visitation rights pursuant to a U.S. custody order, that order may not be valid and enforceable in the country in which the child is located,” April Conway, the department’s branch chief for the office of children’s issues, said in the letter.

The letter also said State Department officials were asking Ukrainian officials why a critical February court hearing on the boy’s case was delayed until late March.

International parental child abduction cases are complex, and advocates said relatively few of the children taken from their countries

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of residence are returned. But the issues are even more complicated for Quintana’s son since the embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, is closed because of the war and the State Department has said it can assist American citizens with consular services once they leave Ukraine and get to another country.

Noelle Hunter, co-founder of the iStand Parent Network, said her group wants to draw attention to Quintana’s case so U.S. government officials and nonprofit groups can step in quickly once the fighting subsides. Hunter’s daughter was taken to war-torn Mali, and she brought her home with help from U.S. officials in 2014.

Many of the details of Alexander’s case are spelled out in a September letter from Orange County deputy district attorney Tamara Jacobs to Ukrainian officials.

Alexander was abducted in December 2020 as Quintana and Aslanova were divorcing, according to the letter. Quintana was granted custody of Alexander after she was arrested for investigation of driving under the influence.

Quintana said he allowed Aslanova to visit their son at his home as Quintana recovered from gallbladder surgery. He said he fell asleep and when he woke in the afternoon she and Alexander were gone.

Quintana texted Aslanova and said she wasn’t allowed to leave with the boy; she responded they were at a store. Quintana called police, who the next day told him Aslanova and Alexander had gotten on a flight to Turkey and then to Ukraine, according to the district attorney’s office, which charged her with child abduction.

In March 2021, a California family law judge ordered that Alexander be returned. “The court ruled that there were no exigent circumstances for the mother to have taken the child and the taking was wrongful,” Jacobs said in the letter.

No U.S. return The same month, Aslanova filed a declaration with the court in her DUI case, saying she had no plans to return to the United States.

Meanwhile, Quintana obtained a visa and traveled to Ukraine, where he hired a lawyer to try to get his son returned. Quintana said he had remained in touch with Aslanova, provided financial support to her family and once in Ukraine was allowed visits with the boy.

Quintana said he tried to convince Aslanova to let him take their son back to California and that she should also return to face her legal issues. He said during a November phone call she finally consented and told him that her mother, who had been caring for their son, would bring Alexander to him at his hotel in Mariupol, Ukraine.

As soon as he had the boy, they left in a car for Kyiv, Ukraine.

Quintana said he was stopped by

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This photo provided by Angel Quintana shows Cesar Quintana and Cesar’s son Alexander Quintana. Quintana said he is trying to get his son out of Ukraine, where he was taken by his mother in 2020 without his permission. A legal hearing was supposed to take place in March 2022, but since the Russian incursion it’s unclear now how Quintana can get the boy out of the country and returned to Southern California.

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police twice on the 14-hour trip.

Authorities confirmed he was the boy’s father and allowed them to continue but took their American passports.

In Kyiv, Ukraine, Quintana went to the U.S. embassy to get new passports. He said officials there demanded more than a temporary custody order to issue a passport for the boy, so he wrote to the family court in California seeking an order for the document. He said he was worried about a possible Russian invasion.

Feared for safety “If this happens, I am fearful Alexander and I will not be safe, and American flights to Ukraine will be canceled for an unknown period of time,” Quintana said in the letter.

An order was made and the passport issued.

He and Alexander spent Christmas together and made plans to fly back to the United States before the new year. He said he spoke with Aslanova by phone and she asked him not to leave her behind.

But Aslanova’s mother, he said, didn’t want the boy to go and filed a complaint against Quintana with the police in Mariupol, Ukraine.

He said she accompanied police when they stopped him at the Kyiv, Ukraine, airport. Police showed him a document written in Ukrainian, which he doesn’t understand, and threatened to arrest him if he didn’t turn over the child, Quintana said. His son became distraught, Quintana said, so he gave him to his grandmother to avoid further stress on the boy.

Quintana provided a copy of the police document to the Associated

Press, which enlisted a translator to read it. The document alleged Quintana took the boy from his hotel in Mariupol, Ukraine, in late November without permission from the child’s mother and called for an investigation to determine whether Quintana was legally allowed to take the boy.

Sad goodbye As he turned over his son, Quintana said he kissed Alexander and told him: “Bye for now, son, but I won’t give up. I’ll bring you home.”

Quintana said his Ukrainian lawyer told him the document was a pretense to block him from leaving. He said he remained in Ukraine until late January but left when he was denied a visa extension. He said he had hoped to get his son back after an international parental child abduction hearing scheduled for February but it was postponed to March.

Then war broke out. Quintana’s Ukrainian lawyer now is in the military fighting the Russians.

Quintana said he’s willing to do anything to bring Alexander to the U.S. He said he told Aslanova he’d help her with a lawyer for her DUI case if she returns. He said he’d even help sponsor her family – including her mother – so they could join her in America.

He plans to buy a ticket to Poland next week and may try to enter Ukraine from that neighboring country.

“I am not really sure what I am going to do, but I just want to be there close if an opportunity presents itself for him to leave the country,” he said.

NATIONAL NEWS

Canadian Pacific rail work stoppage could hit US agriculture THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

DETROIT (AP) – Canadian Teamsters and Canadian Pacific Rail blamed each other for a work stoppage Sunday, March 20, that brought trains to a halt across Canada and interrupted fertilizer and other shipments to and from the U.S. More than 3,000 Canadian Pacific Rail conductors, engineers, train and yard workers represented by the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference are off the job after both sides couldn’t reach a deal by a midnight deadline.

Both sides say they are still talking with federal mediators.

Canadian Pacific covers much of the U.S. Midwest and is a large shipper of potash and fertilizer for agriculture. It also carries grain from the U.S. to its northern neighbor for domestic use and exports.

The railroad serves the Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Wis-

consin, Missouri and other states, according to a map on its investor website. CP also operates in New England and upstate New York, spokesman Patrick Waldron said.

CP says it’s the leading carrier of potash, a plant nutrient used in the production of multiple crops. The company says in investor documents that it carries 70% of the potash produced in North America, all from mines in Saskatchewan.

The railroad says it also carries fertilizers, including phosphate, urea, ammonium sulfate, ammonium nitrate and anhydrous ammonia. About half its fertilizer shipments originate from processing plants in Alberta.

CP got 29% of its 2020 freight revenue from cross-border shipments between the U.S. and Canada, its investor website said.

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CDC responds after reporting fewer COVID-19 pediatric deaths Zachary Stieber THE EPOCH TIMES

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says its removal of tens of thousands of deaths it had attributed to COVID-19 happened because the agency was mistakenly counting deaths not related to COVID-19.

The CDC removed 72,277 deaths, including 416 among children, that were said to have been from COVID-19 from its data tracker webpage this week.

“CDC constantly reviews our COVID-19 data to ensure its accuracy,” Jasmine Reed, a spokeswoman for the agency, told The Epoch Times in an email, adding that the adjustment was made “because CDC’s algorithm was accidentally counting deaths that were not COVID-19-related.”

The CDC had not announced when the change was made. On

its website, the agency described the update as a statement from the resolution of a “coding logic error.”

The Epoch Times has filed a Freedom of Information Act request for internal communications relating to the change, which included the removal of some 24% of pediatric deaths attributed to COVID-19.

Reed said the CDC often has incomplete data when figures are first reported to the agency from states.

“Our rigorous quality control measures help us identify when new information changes our understanding of data that has previously been reported,” she wrote.

The data tracker now reports 782,371 deaths from COVID-19.

The deaths are reported.

That’s different from a separate measure, compiled from death certificates and managed by the

CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics.

The NCHS currently lists 967,748 deaths where COVID-19 was listed as the underlying or contributing cause of death. However, its death count for those under 18 is actually lower than the data tracker figure.

“Death data on the COVID data tracker are real-time and subject to change,” Reed said. In contrast, the NCHS tracker “is the most complete source of death data, including COVID-19 deaths, as they have a robust and rigorous process for reviewing death certificates in determining the official cause of death.”

Some of the pediatric deaths attributed to COVID-19, according to a search of the CDC’s Wonder system, include deaths where drowning or drug use was listed as the primary cause of death.

The data tracker numbers are

cited widely in media and by experts, including CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky. The Guardian, among those citing the number, corrected an article after the latest update, noting the downwards correction by the CDC of the death figure.

Some defended the CDC, arguing that the agency’s website says the data are estimated and subject to change.

“There is much complexity involved in all systems that are trying to track and summarize illness and death data, including differences in how data are collected and reported, completeness, and accuracy of data, how timely data is entered into data collection systems and reported to CDC, and in the assumptions made, and procedures used to determine whether COVID-19 was the primary cause of death, a contributing cause of death, or

not likely a contributing factor in someone’s death,” Glen Nowak, a former CDC spokesperson, told The Epoch Times. “It is thus not surprising that adjustments or revisions happen, including as a result of coding-related issues.”

Many, though, were critical of the agency.

Dr. Jeffrey Klausner, a former CDC official, wrote on Twitter that the difference in numbers before and after the update was “substantial.”

“Data integrity is important.

Good to see the update. No one will be held accountable,” he said.

“The CDC has failed miserably in data collection and is finally beginning to correct a few of their errors that inflated COVID deaths in all ages, including kids,” Dr. Nicole Saphier, a radiologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth, added.

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Collins caught off-guard by first questions on ‘takedown’ email Zachary Stieber THE EPOCH TIMES

Dr. Francis Collins, a top U.S. health official, was caught offguard when he was asked for the first time about a report issued by members of Congress that revealed new information, including the email Collins sent urging a “takedown” of the Great Barrington Declaration, according to an email obtained by The Epoch Times.

Collins, the head of the National Institutes of Health until Dec. 19, 2021, called for a “quick and devastating published takedown” of the declaration, which called for a more balanced approach to combating the COVID-19 pandemic, in an email in October 2020.

The email, sent just days after the document was written by three epidemiologists, was made public by a congressional panel near the end of 2021.

In an appearance on Fox News just hours after the panel’s report was released, Collins was confronted about the email for the first time. Host Neil Cavuto asked Collins about the report’s claims that the White House under President Donald Trump made attempts to “undermine the COVID response.”

Collins, now a senior investigator at the NIH and a top adviser to President Joe Biden, said he was “trying to stay out of the political side of this” and declined to comment before Cavuto asked about the “takedown” email.

“Well, OK, if it’s that specific,” Collins said.

“Yes, there were people, particularly Dr. Scott Atlas, that said don’t worry about this business of putting on masks or asking people to isolate themselves or stay physically distanced, ‘just let it rip’ and let this virus run through the country until everybody has had it, and then we’ll have herd immunity,” he added. “But the consequence of that would have been hundreds of thousands of additional deaths.

That didn’t make sense to me.”

Atlas was a top health adviser to Trump.

The declaration doesn’t contain the words “let it rip,” two of its authors have noted. The document noted that lockdowns had a devastating impact on the United States and other countries and urged officials to implement more focused policies that protected the elderly and other people more vulnerable to COVID-19 while letting others live their lives.

Collins wasn’t expecting to be questioned about the email he sent

to Drs. Anthony Fauci, Clifford Lane and Lawrence Tabak, according to the email obtained by The Epoch Times from a Freedom of Information Act request.

“Apologies for the ambush,” Emma Wojtowicz, an NIH spokeswoman, told Collins in the missive.

“The producer said the interview would focus on Omicron and your time as director,” she added.

Wojtowicz sent a link to the congressional panel report and pasted the section relating to Collins.

Renate Myles, another NIH spokeswoman, told The Epoch Times in an email that Collins was surprised during the interview.

“His surprise was that the issue of the Great Barrington Declaration, which arose in 2020 and about which he has made his position clear on many occasions, was being raised in 2021 as if it were a new issue because of the release of a year-old email,” Myles said.

Collins spoke out publicly against the declaration in October 2020. The NIH has previously said people who want to learn about why Collins has described the declaration as “dangerous” should read Wikipedia.

Myles didn’t respond to a request by The Epoch Times for comment about whether Collins

was aware his email had been made public before the interview.

Fox News didn’t respond to requests for comment.

Atlas, the former government adviser, meanwhile, said Collins’ comments during his appearance weren’t factually correct.

“I never once advised the president or anyone else during my time in Washington to let the infection spread without mitigation,” Atlas told The Epoch Times in an email, adding that he advised in various settings “to increase protection, especially for high-risk individuals and settings, and I repeatedly stated in the media and in writing to follow recommended mitigations.”

At the same time, the more targeted approach advocated for by Atlas and the declaration “would have saved a massive number of lives while avoiding the death and destruction that ensued,” he said.

“The broad lockdowns advised

by Collins, Fauci and Birx were contrary to science, and they failed to stop the spread, they failed to protect the elderly from dying, and they killed and destroyed millions.

It was the biggest failure of health policy in modern history.”

Fauci heads the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, which is part of the

NIH. Dr. Deborah Birx was a top health adviser during the Trump administration. They and Collins have defended the support for harsh restrictions imposed during the pandemic, including the forced closure of schools and so-called nonessential businesses.

Other emails obtained by The Epoch Times showed Collins writing to Fauci and Gregg Gonsalves, a professor at the Yale School of Public Health who has criticized the Great Barrington Declaration.

Gonsalves told Collins and Fauci that he was reading the congressional report and how some people were circulating it as “‘proof’ of a conspiracy against the Great Barrington Declaration.”

“All I can say is thank you for your service, truly. The GBD has had a noxious effect on the American response to the pandemic and it doesn’t surprise me that you two were fighting back behind the scenes,” Gonsalves said.

“It’s interesting that an effort to call out genuinely dangerous recommendations from the GBD is called a conspiracy,” Collins responded. “Truth itself seems to have become a conspiracy in many minds.”

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All the disruptions pushed inflation to its highest level since the early 1980s, with essentials such as food and fuel facing some of the sharpest price hikes.

CP and the union have been

negotiating since September, with wages and pensions a sticking point. A clause on where employees take their federally mandated break periods is also an issue.

CP Rail says this is the fifth

work stoppage since 1993.

The Canadian Press and Associated Press Business Writer Tom Krisher contributed to this story.

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A Canadian Pacific Railway worker walks the picket line while on strike at the Cote Saint-Luc railyard in Montreal Feb. 16, 2015.

Canadian Teamsters and CP Rail blamed each other for a work stoppage Sunday, March 20 2022, that brought trains to a halt across Canada and interrupted commerce saw trains come to halt across Canada.

(Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)

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U.S. trains were not affected by the work stoppage, but the railroad cannot make shipments between the two nations, Waldron said.

On Saturday, the Teamsters said in a statement that the company had locked the workers out, but later issued another statement saying the workers were also on strike.

The original statement posted to the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference website late Saturday said the union wanted to continue bargaining but the company “chose to put the Canadian supply chain and tens of thousands of jobs at risk.”

“As Canadians grapple with a never-ending pandemic, exploding commodity prices and the war in Ukraine, the rail carrier is adding an unnecessary layer of insecurity, especially for those who depend

on the rail network,” the statement said.

CP Rail, Canada’s second-largest railroad operator, said it was the company that wanted to keep talking, and the union that pulled its employees off the job.

CP President Keith Creel said in a news release the union “failed to respond” to a new offer presented by mediators before the midnight deadline.

“Instead, the TCRC opted to withdraw their services before the deadline for a strike or lockout could legally take place,” he said. “The TCRC is well aware of the damage this reckless action will cause to the Canadian supply chain.”

Labor Minister Seamus O’Regan urged the two sides to keep bargaining.

The Canadian and U.S. supply chains also were hit by trucker convoy protests blocking border crossings in and now are dealing with the effects, particularly on global fuel supplies, of the Russian invasion in Ukraine and sanctions imposed by the U.S. and its allies.

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A potentially debilitating virus is causing concern among horse owners and equestrians. Equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy has been detected in several horses in California and is causing events to be canceled or postponed preventing the spread of the disease. see page AVO-3

Local Artist Gerald Clarke contributes mural to Casino Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

Contemporary Native American artist Gerald Clarke, a member of the Cahuilla Band of Indians, will contribute a heritage-inspired mural to the main entrance at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage. see page AVO-4

Local Deputies confiscate cannabis plants at Anza grow sites City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

An investigation began Friday, March 18, to identify the individuals responsible for operating illegal marijuana grow sites in the Anza Valley where Riverside County sheriff’s deputies seized nearly 9,000 plants and more than two tons of processed weed.

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Cahuilla Tribal Secretary Steven Leash, left, Hamilton High School principal Dr. Jeff Franks, Tribal Council Member Bobby Ray Esparza, Hamilton High School vice-principal Kari Sanchez, Tribal Council Chairman Daniel Salgado Sr. and Tribal Council Vice Chairman Edward Chacon celebrate the donation of $10,924.77 to Hamilton High School/Middle School from the Cahuilla Band of Indians Friday, March 11. Anza Valley Outlook/Courtesy photo

Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

Members of the Cahuilla Band of Indians Tribal Council presented a donation of $10,924.77

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improve their marquee sign.

Cahuilla Tribal Secretary Steven Leash, Tribal Council Member Bobby Ray Esparza, Tribal Council Chairman Daniel Salgado Sr. and Tribal Council Vice Chairman

Edward Chacon presented the donation on behalf of the Tribe.

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

Dollar General opens in Anza Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

After an almost 10-year process, the much-anticipated opening of the popular variety store Dollar General occurred in Anza Friday, March 18.

Local residents entered the store in great numbers to see what all the fuss was about. The shoppers found a meticulously clean and organized store, stocked with groceries, home items and everything in between.

Social media reported positive reviews and talk of super deals.

After a decade of negotiations, permits were finally secured by the county and construction began on the property in March, 2021.

“The original documents proposing a dollar store on the parcel next to the Community Hall were submitted to the county in 2012,” Bill see DOLLAR, page AVO-3

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to Hamilton High School/Middle School principal Dr. Jeff Franks and vice principal Kari Sanchez Friday, March 11.

The donation was made in support of the school’s efforts to

The much-anticipated Dollar General opens its doors in Anza Friday, March 18.

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Girl Scouts experience Dolphin Interaction at SeaWorld Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

Girl Scouts from Anza’s troop 1805 earned a trip to SeaWorld to take part in the Dolphin Interaction Wednesday, Feb. 2. It was a once in a lifetime experience that allowed the girls to enter the pool with the dolphins and get up close and personal with the playful marine mammals.

“Due to the overwhelming support of this community, family and friends, the girls met their goals to fund this event,” troop leader Vera Bailey said. “We enjoyed great food, rides and shows throughout the day. There were all these smiling faces that were caught by our parent volunteer/photographer Joanne Salazar.”

Girl Scout Troop 1805 meets every Monday at 5 p.m. at Yilbertos Taco Shop, in Anza. The troop is open to any girls that would like Girl Scout Sophia Salazar plays with a dolphin at the Dolphin Interaction at SeaWorld Wednesday, Feb. 2.

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Challenge at the Challenger Quarter Horses ranch, Lake Riverside, Aguanga. Learn how to compete over natural obstacles for prizes.

Regular Happenings ONGOING – Anza Electric Cooperative and F.I.N.D. Food Bank offers a free mobile food pantry the second Saturday of every month at the AEC office, 58470 Highway 371, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. All are welcome. Cal-Fresh application assistance and free community health services are also available. Bring your own reusable bags to take food home. Volunteers welcome. For more information, contact the AEC office at 951763-4333.

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

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

Backcountry Horsemen Redshank Riders – Meeting monthly on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. Locations change, so please contact Mike by email at stumblinl55@gmail.com or by calling (951) 760-9255.

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

Tuesday and Friday mornings at Anza Community Hall. Free. Wear comfortable clothes and supportive shoes. Call or text instructor Teresa Hoehn, at 951-751-1462 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 posttraumatic 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 951763-4226.

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

Free Mobile Health Clinic – Open every third Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

No appointment is needed. Uninsured may only be seen in the Anza Community Hall’s parking lot or inside the hall.

Medication Assistance and Treatment for Opioid Dependence – Get treatment for heroin addiction. Transportation to the clinic is provided. For more information, contact Borrego Health’s Anza Community Health Center, 58581 Route 371, in Anza. For more information, call 951-7634759.

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-

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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 951-7634937, anzabptistchurch@gmail. com or http://www.anzabaptistchurch.com.

Clubs 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 951763-5611 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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One individual will be elected for the Director-at-Large position on the board of directors at the annual membership meeting this July.

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Equine disease outbreak postpones events Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

A potentially debilitating virus is causing concern among horse owners and equestrians in the state.

Equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy has been detected in several horses in California and is causing events to be canceled or postponed preventing the spread of the disease.

Dr. Annette Jones D.V.M., State Veterinarian and Director of Animal Health and Food Safety Services for the California Department of Food and Agriculture cautioned equine event coordinators and participants of the seriousness of this disease.

“Equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy has been detected in multiple horses in several counties in California,” she said. “If not controlled, it can have significant consequences to the horse industry, infecting thousands of horses due to the extensive mixing of horses at statewide, national and international horse events.”

Equine herpesvirus causes respiratory disease, abortion, neonatal death and the neurological disease known as EHM. It spreads in aerosolized secretions, by direct contact and by contact with surfaces containing infected secretions. Shedding of the virus generally occurs for 7-10 days.

To reduce disease spread, the California State Veterinarian recommended March 3 that all hunter/

jumper events, the most affected group, be postponed for 28 days, all equine events be postponed for 14 days, and all nonessential horse movements postponed for at least 14 days.

Horse owners must immediately isolate any horses exhibiting neurologic signs and consult their veterinarian as EHM has mandatory state reporting requirements. Owners must practice good biosecurity when they move horses in emergency situations or for veterinary care; avoid other horses and don’t share tack/equipment that hasn’t been properly cleaned and disinfected, including farrier and veterinary equipment.

“I think if people keep being conscientious about travel, not using public water troughs and using common sense in groups, we’ll get this under wraps for another year,” local horsewoman Cezanne Ryerson-Jodka said.

The state recommendations consider an event when horses from different locations are brought together at a single site and include, but are not limited to: competitions of any discipline (in state or out of state), rodeos, educational riding clinics and any travel of horses to an outside facility for lessons or casual/ social gathering, etc. Sanctioned horse racing tracks are exempt from this recommendation.

All horse owners, trainers and care personnel should avoid con-

Equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy has been detected in multiple horses in several counties in California and is causing events to be canceled or postponed to prevent the spread of the disease.

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tact with multiple horses. People can indirectly transmit the virus between horses.

Equestrians should wash and sanitize their hands before and after any contact with any horse.

All personnel should avoid sharing any tack or equipment between horses and should change clothing

and shower after visiting any quarantined premises.

If a horse owner, trainer, or care personnel must visit a horse, they should visit healthy and unexposed horses first, and the quarantined premise last.

A horse’s nasal and oral secretions are the primary source of

transfer of the virus.

For more information, www. cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/animalhealth/ equineherpesvirus.html or 916900-5002.

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

Resident Michelle Aarvig stops by to shop at the new Dollar General as the store opens in Anza Friday, March 18.

Susie Bride is enthusiastically greeted by manager Maureen Belleville as the first customer through the doors as the Dollar General opens in Anza Friday, March 18.

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First customer of the day Susie Bride happily fills her cart with great buys at the new Dollar General as the store opens in Anza Friday, March 18.

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“Ultimately, that developer walked away.”

In 2015, a developer for Dollar General approached the Board of

Directors of the Anza Community Building Inc. with a proposal that would allow the development without violating the court order against commercial development in the US vs Fallbrook water rights suit.

While the Community Hall is

privately owned by a nonprofit corporation, the state water boards listed their well as a transient public water system. There are a number of these existing water systems in the Anza Valley area. The court order allows such existing systems to add new connections, Donahue explained.

“In exchange for allowing the connection, the developer for Dollar General was going to make major improvements at the Community Hall,” Donahue said.

“However, that developer failed to close the deal and by 2019 it looked like the whole project was going down the drain.”

That is when Dollar General contracted with the developer SimonCRE to salvage the stalled project. This meant renegotiating the entire deal with the Community Hall board.

Hall president Noel Donahue was sure that Dollar General would make enough profit on a store in Anza that she held out for SimonCRE to pay for all the upgrades and repairs to the well, along with paying all costs of a new septic system and the associated easement.

“Last summer it looked like the deal was set to close when suddenly someone realized that the one acre lot SimonCRE was buying had never been separated from

the 9-acre lot it was part of. That process took us through December 2020, when escrow closing looked imminent. But someone forgot to submit a single document to the county, so the whole process had to be repeated. Finally in March 2021 escrow closed,” Donahue said.

The Dollar General’s developer has agreed to make major upgrades to the Hall’s well and water system, as well as removing the existing, under-sized bathroom septic system and the temporary holding tank for the kitchen drain.

Dollar General Corporation is an American chain of variety stores headquartered in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Dollar General operates more than 16,000 stores in the continental U.S. The company was created in 1939 as a family-owned business called J. L. Turner and Son in Scottsville, Kentucky, owned

by James Luther Turner and Cal Turner. In 1955, the name changed to Dollar General Corporation and in 1968 the company went public on the New York Stock Exchange.

Dollar General has grown to become one of the most profitable stores in the rural United States with revenue reported at about $27 billion in 2019.

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

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Local artist Gerald Clarke contributes mural to Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage

Contemporary Native American artist Gerald Clarke, a member of the Cahuilla Band of Indians, will contribute a heritage-inspired mural to the main entrance at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage.

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Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

Contemporary Native American artist Gerald Clarke, a member of the Cahuilla Band of Indians, will contribute a heritage-inspired mural to the main entrance at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage.

From Monday, March 28 through Friday, April 1, the public can witness art in the making by one of the most important Native American artists alive, taking place at the entrance of Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage. Clarke, a visual artist and professor, will be painting a heritage-focused welcoming mural during the day.

“The mural will represent the Cahuilla heritage including indigenous plants, basketry, a reference to their

spiritual beliefs, ceremonies and native landscapes. The name of the piece will be revealed once it has been completed,” Diana Bianchini of Di Moda Public Relations, said.

Clarke is an artist, cowboy, university professor and tribal leader who lives on the Cahuilla reservation with his family on their ancestral land near Anza. He served two terms as a Cahuilla Tribal Council member and is an enrolled citizen of the tribe. He raises cattle as his father, grandfather and other Cahuilla Indians have done since the Spanish Colonial period more than 250 years ago.

As a popular Native artist and teacher, Clarke has served as a professor of Ethnic Studies at the University of California, Riverside since 2016. He held several positions at Idyllwild Arts Academy from 1998 to 2016, including Visual Arts Department Chair, Adjunct Instructor of Art and Summer Art Faculty.

Clarke was Cultural Preservation Coordinator for the Cahuilla Band of Indians from 2009 to 2010. He was an assistant professor of Art at East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma from 1998 to 2004 and Art Department Chair at Northeast Texas Community College from 1996 to 1998. Clarke earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in Sculpting and Painting from Stephen F. Austin State University.

Earlier this year, Clarke was appointed to the California Arts Council by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

“Within the Cahuilla community, as in the world at large, I’ve seen how certain people are naturally drawn toward fulfilling the roles of healer, leader, teacher and activist, among other roles,” Clarke wrote

A dolphin gets pets from Girl Scout Auralia Machado at the Dolphin Interaction at SeaWorld Wednesday, Feb. 2.

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DOLPHINS from page AVO-1 to join.

“Parents are welcome to come sit in on a meeting with their girls and see if it’s something they would want to participate in,” Bailey said. “We do crafts, community service, camping, hiking and earn

in his “Falling Rock” exhibit book.

“I feel that an artist plays a vital role within healthy communities as well.”

Falling Rock was an exhibition in the spring of 2021 at the Palm Springs Art Museum and represented the first major survey exhibition of Clarke’s work. The exhibit showcased various media in his sculptures, paintings and installations.

“I grew up poor,” Clarke said.

“We had no money for toys and I learned at a very early age to take good care of the few things we had.

If they broke, we fixed them or found new uses for them. My father was an alcoholic and my mother had her own issues. They divorced when I was six years old and my mom moved us to town. Luckily, my dad was good about picking me up every other weekend and in the summer so I could spend time with him and our extended family on the reservation.”

The elementary school Clarke attended was progressive in terms of arts education and he excelled in the arts, receiving several awards for class art projects.

“My ability to build and fix was translated into my efforts in drawing, printmaking, sculpture, etcetera,” he said.

However, before graduation from high school, he was told he was not college material by the guidance counselor.

“I think what she really meant was that I was too poor and too brown.

So, I entered welding school, which later proved invaluable to my work as an artist,” Clarke explained.

Eventually, he decided to give college a try and major in art because of his passion for making

things. He also felt that he had a unique perspective that he wanted to share with others. He received a BA in art and went on to graduate school and earned MA/MFA degrees in painting and sculpture.

“Culturally, I was raised with an understanding of the importance of family and community. Even at a young age, I appreciated the wideopen spaces of the reservation to wander, play and participate in the tribe’s cultural activities. I was a very sensitive and empathetic kid and I carry those traits with me today. I am greatly offended by prejudice and inequality. I want my work to appeal to any person who seeks understanding and acceptance,” Clarke said.

The contemporary art world’s emphasis on the individual genius and the cult of celebrity are in direct opposition to the traditional beliefs he was raised with. While many contemporary artists stress the importance of self-expression, Clarke feels the weight of the responsibility he owes to his ancestors. He believes self-expression is as natural as breathing and does not focus on it at all. Instead, he focuses on trying to make art that is honest to the life he’s led as a contemporary Native person.

According to Clarke, a traditional Cahuilla worldview has determined how he approached his education.

“Just as our creator Mukat demonstrated his knowledge and skill in creating the world, I recognized that, like his younger brother Temayawit, I needed practice, experience, and maturity to create objects of power and meaning,” he said. “I aspire not to romanticize the subjects or content of my work. I strive to keep it real and have found

Girl Scout Deanna Bailey makes a connection with one of the dolphins at the Dolphin Interaction at SeaWorld Wednesday, Feb. 2.

that my best works are inspired by my personal experiences. Beer cans, branding irons and gourd rattles represent aspects of my reality.

These materials reflect who I am and not how the mainstream might understand the contemporary Native American experience. They represent my community as well: a community that struggles with various issues but that also laughs, loves and continues to evolve. For many Indigenous cultures, including the Cahuilla, the world did not suddenly exist, but was created by a Creator entity. Creation is special and sacred. To create anything, including art, is to mirror the sacred act of the original creation. The language, purpose and forms of the contemporary art world are new to my people.”

In developing a new work, Clarke often gathers images, objects, and ideas from various places and experiences. Once in the studio, he will refine his idea and combine what he has gathered into a finished work.

“As you view my work, I ask that you do not simply compare or contrast it to traditional Native American art, but that you understand my work exists within a spectrum of Indigenous expression that is simultaneously ancient and contemporary,” he said. “I’m proud and humbled to contribute to the Indigenous Intellectual Tradition.

I am not simply a contemporary artist that happens to be Indian. I am a Native American artist. I am a Cahuilla artist. Achama!”

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Girl Scout leader Vera Bailey shakes hands with a playful dolphin at the Dolphin Interaction at SeaWorld Wednesday, Feb. 2.

badges at the same time. Girl Scouts is great for team building and self-esteem for these young girls. The friendships and bonds they build can last a lifetime.”

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

Anza Girl Scout Troop 1805 enjoys the Dolphin Interaction at SeaWorld Wednesday, Feb. 2.

Dogs enjoy AEC/FIND mobile food pantry ANZA VALLEY OUTLOOK STAFF

It appeared to be a joyful day for many family dogs at the Anza Electric Cooperative/Food In Need of Distribution Food Bank monthly mobile food pantry Saturday, March 12. The dogs accompanied their owners through the drive-thru food distribution event with obvious excitement at the smell of food.

Volunteer Lynne Glazer captured images of the popular canines as they passed by.

“Those were some wiggly puppers,” she said.

Glazer is a newcomer to the Anza Valley but is already making

positive impressions, especially as a professional photographer.

“I bought a place in Anza four years ago this month,” she said.

Primarily known for horse photography, Glazer accompanied the traveling shows Cavalia and Cavalia’s Odysseo for 10 years.

She has done endurance ride photography for events such as the Tevis Cup. She taught ranch photography workshops for Muench Workshops and coached other pros. She was recently presented with the new Charlie Barrieau Photography Award for Excellence in Endurance Riding Photography by the American Endurance Ride Conference.

Her focus on the dogs, coupled with her fine eye for composition, resulted in her capturing the joy and excitement of the day for the dogs.

The free Community Mobile Food Pantry is held the second Saturday of every month, from 9-11 a.m.

To learn more about the monthly food give-away event at the cooperative, call 951-763-4333, or visit www.anzaelectric.org.

To see Lynn Glazer’s work, visit www.photo.lynnesite.com.

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

Two pooches enjoy a nice day riding with their owners to the AEC/FIND mobile pantry event Saturday, March 12. Anza Valley Outlook/Courtesy photo

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COURTS & CRIMES

Teens suspected of shoving Hemet boy in front of car arrested City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Four teenagers suspected of pushing a 15-year-old boy in front of a car that hit him near a Hemet intersection, causing severe brain injuries, were arrested Friday, March 18.

Hemet police Lt. Nathan Miller said that three 15-year-old boys and a 16-year-old boy from a Hemet high school were booked into Riverside Juvenile Hall on suspicion of assault and other offenses. None were identified because of their ages, though Miller confirmed two of the suspects are related.

The victim, also not identified, has been under intensive care for brain trauma since the attack, according to the lieutenant.

He said that the skateboarder was injured about 4:25 p.m. on Feb. 28 along Stetson Avenue, near Seven Hills Drive.

Miller said that the teen was riding his skateboard eastbound when he encountered “a group of young people,” who initiated a

confrontation.

“A brief altercation ensued, resulting in the 15-year-old being pushed into traffic lanes,” Miller said. “About that time, a Tesla being driven by a 52-year-old man ... struck the teen, resulting in significant injuries.”

The driver immediately stopped and called 911, according to the lieutenant. He said that the assailants grabbed the victim’s skateboard and ran away.

The teen was taken to a regional trauma center, where his family ‘maintain a vigil at his bedside,” Miller said.

The Tesla driver was questioned and determined not to be at fault in any way, the police spokesman said.

He declined to say what was uncovered during the three-week investigation, including whether the victim attended the same school as the suspects, or what might have triggered the altercation.

No other suspects are being sought in connection with the attack.

Menifee police seek public’s help identifying armed robber City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

A man who held up a Menifee pizzeria was at large last week, with police asking for the public’s help identifying him.

The armed robbery occurred during the afternoon hours Wednesday, March 16, at the Pieology restaurant in the 30000 block of Haun Road, according to the Menifee Police Department.

The agency said that the bandit walked into the eatery wearing a black face mask and pulled a semi-automatic handgun ordering the cashier to empty the register, which the victim did.

After receiving an undisclosed amount of cash, the man fled the location, but it was unclear whether he ran away or got into a vehicle parked somewhere nearby, police said.

No one was injured.

The robber was described as white, about 6 feet tall and slender, with short-cropped hair, wearing a dark-colored long-sleeved shirt with red or pink lettering on the front, black pants, dark-colored gloves, a black baseball cap and white-and-black Converse-style shoes.

Anyone with information was asked to contact Menifee police detectives at 951-723-1600.

Alleged sex assailant captured in Mexico drops bail reduction request City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

A 75-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting three girls in San Jacinto and fleeing south of the border, where he was apprehended, abandoned his request for a bail reduction hearing during an appearance Thursday, March 17, in Riverside County Superior Court.

Harry Arlington Durette was captured in Rosarito, Mexico, following an investigation by district attorney’s office personnel and members of the U.S. Marshals’ Pacific Southwest Regional Fugitive Task Force.

Durette is charged with 65 felony offenses, most of them alleging forcible lewd acts on a child under 14 years old.

The defendant had submitted a request to Superior Court Judge Elaine Kiefer for consideration of a bond modification, but Durette’s public defender withdrew the motion during a status hearing at the

Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta. There was no explanation for the withdrawal.

The judge scheduled a felony settlement conference for Friday, March 25, and left Durette’s bail set at $1 million. He’s being held at the Cois M. Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta.

According to a district attorney’s office statement, agency Investigator Mike Riley developed leads that the defendant was allegedly holed up in Rosarito and coordinated with U.S. Marshals and Mexican authorities to nab him Tuesday, March 8.

Durette was immediately extradited back to the United States.

Prosecutors said the septuagenarian was first arrested and charged in August 2020 following a sheriff’s investigation that revealed multiple alleged acts of molestation involving an underage girl, whose identity was not disclosed.

The district attorney’s office said

the defendant posted a $55,000 bond, and while free, investigators procured additional information indicating that he had allegedly sexually assaulted two other girls, also not identified in court documents.

“Durette failed to appear on the date of his preliminary hearing in October 2021,” according to an agency statement. “A bench warrant was issued and held until Nov. 17, 2021, when he again failed to appear in court. On that date, a $1 million warrant was issued by a judge.”

It was unclear whether Durette allegedly made previous arrangements to flee to Rosarito, Mexico, or if he did so on impulse after the amended criminal complaint was filed based on the two additional victims.

He has no documented previous felony convictions in Riverside County. If convicted, he could face life in prison.

Man accused of causing Elsinore resident’s fentanyl-induced death arraigned City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

A man accused of selling a deadly dose of fentanyl to a 26-year-old Lake Elsinore resident pleaded not guilty Friday, March 18, to seconddegree murder.

Everardo Martinez Rodriguez, 30, of Lake Elsinore, was arrested earlier this month following a nearly two-month-long Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation.

Rodriguez was arraigned before Superior Court Judge Elaine Kiefer, who scheduled a felony settlement conference for April 18 at the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta and left the defendant’s bail set at $1 million.

He’s being held at the nearby Cois M. Byrd Detention Center.

According to sheriff’s Sgt. Ryan Marcuse, on Jan. 5, deputies and

paramedics were called to a residence in the 29000 block of Central Avenue, near Conrad Avenue, to investigate reports of a possible drug-related cardiac arrest.

Gavin Battle was found dead at the location, Marcuse said, adding that an autopsy revealed “fentanyl poisoning” as the cause of death, prompting an investigation that ultimately pointed to Rodriguez as the alleged dealer who supplied an undisclosed quantity of the synthetic opioid to Battle.

An arrest warrant was obtained and served by deputies on March 4 at the defendant’s home on Limited Avenue, where he was taken into custody without incident.

Rodriguez has no documented prior felony convictions in Riverside County. However, he has a misdemeanor vandalism conviction from 2012, according to court records.

Fentanyl is primarily manufactured in foreign labs and smuggled across the U.S.-Mexico border, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration.

The drug is known to be 80-100 times more potent than morphine and is a popular additive, seamlessly mixed into any number of narcotics and pharmaceuticals, according to public safety officials.

Sheriff Chad Bianco said there were about 500 fentanyl-induced deaths countywide last year, which represents a 250-fold increase from 2016, when only two such fatalities were documented.

To date, a dozen people, including Rodriguez, have been charged with second-degree murder in the county for allegedly selling fentanyl with deadly outcomes.

Southern California man gets prison for Ponzi scheme The Associated Press SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

The former chief executive of a Southern California financial services company was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for helping run a Ponzi scheme that cost investors more than $2.3 million, the Los Angeles U.S. Attorney’s Office said.

Scott Allensworth, 68, of Santa

Clarita was also ordered Thursday, March 17, to pay more than $2.3 million in restitution.

Allensworth, owner and CEO of Capital Growth Group Associates, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud in July 2021.

Prosecutors said the scheme ran from 2015 to 2017 and involved a Kentucky man who pleaded guilty to wire fraud last year and is serving a 41-month prison sentence.

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Deputies confiscate nearly 9,000 cannabis plants at Anza grow sites City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

An investigation is underway since Friday, March 18, to identify the individuals responsible for operating illegal marijuana grow sites in the Anza Valley where Riverside County sheriff’s deputies seized nearly 9,000 plants and more than two tons of processed weed.

During an operation Thursday, deputies, county Department of Code Enforcement personnel and California Department of Fish & Wildlife officers conducted a sweep targeting five separate grows around the unincorporated community of Anza.

Sheriff’s representative Deputy Anthony Pelato said that warrants were served at each location, though no one was found at any of the sites, and no arrests were made.

According to Pelato, 8,852 cannabis plants in various stages of growth were confiscated, along with 4,500 pounds of processed

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Pelato said that some of the marijuana was being cultivated in greenhouses.

The sheriff’s representative said, “A large cache of rifle and pistol ammunition” was also seized, but no guns.

The Anza Valley has been identified by area law enforcement officials as one of the leading illegal cultivation locations countywide.

Raids are conducted in the area on a recurring basis.

In past county board of supervisors’ hearings on water conservation, the illegal cannabis cultivation sites have been blamed for spikes in criminal activity and drawing down water tables, as well as introducing pesticides into aquifers.

The board has authorized some indoor cultivation sites in unincorporated areas, but the enterprises are strictly regulated and limited to commercially zoned locations.

No outdoor commercial marijuana sites have been approved.

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Biden’s laptop? It’s old news, but there will be little accountability

Julie Reeder PUBLISHER

Well we can all breathe a sigh of relief now that the New York Times has blessed the New York Post’s Hunter Biden laptop story, “Smoking-gun email reveals how Hunter Biden introduced Ukrainian businessman to VP dad,” published Oct. 14, 2020, as true. In the New York TImes story “Hunter Biden Paid Tax Bill, but Broad Federal Investigation Continues,” dated March 16, 2022, the emails now have their blue fact check of approval.

The New York Times was able to confirm that emails on the laptop were authentic during a story on Hunter Biden’s extensive tax problems (way down in paragraph 24) from millions of dollars he has taken in from around the world.

The New York Times is reporting

that the Justice Department is examining whether Hunter violated laws relating to money laundering and foreign lobbying.

Really? Like that isn’t old news.

But it’s safe for them now that the country is over a year past the election and their guy is safely in office.

I would just like to say that people who were reading our newspapers were aware of the situation and were not censored from the truth. It’s another reason for the printed word. It can’t be censored or changed online.

The biggest problem is no one will be held accountable for lying, slandering people or for election tampering.

No one will be held accountable.

The New York Post, one of the oldest newspapers in the country will not be compensated for having their hard and important reporting censored and misrepresented as “Russian misinformation.”

Hunter Biden’s business partner who courageously came forward on Fox News and verified that the emails were true will not get any apologies for the rest of big media ignoring him.

The 10% of the voters who were polled and said that if they had that information when it was reported before the election it would have made a difference in how they voted. They do not get a do over.

President Joe Biden will not be held accountable for lying on stage during a national debate with Presi-

dent Trump calling the story about his son lies and again, “Russian misinformation.”

Twitter and Facebook won’t be held accountable for shutting down a legitimate story and free speech for two weeks before the election. Anyone who tried to share the story was immediately censored and their accounts were locked. Just like the doctors on the frontline who have truthful information about COVID-19 treatments and shots have been censored and banned over the last couple of years.

No, the damage is done.

Is anyone going to apologize or make it right with former President Donald Trump? Will anyone tell him that he was correct to question the Biden family dealings in Ukraine, for which they held impeachment hearings or that he lost the election?

Will anyone recognize that crooked liars like former Defense Intelligence Agency Director James Clapper who went on National news networks like CNN and flat out lied about Rudy Guiliani, saying he and Steve Bannon were being fed “Russian misinformation” to give to Trump? Clapper, by the way, was also part of the now debunked Russiagate. After all the lies and true misinformation, he has been rewarded with a position at CNN. The 50 so-called experts who signed a bogus letter saying it

looked like Russian misinformation will not be held accountable.

No one will recognize that while these so-called experts were quickly doing damage control to help protect Joe Biden, that the Justice Department and Department of National Intelligence was reporting that it indeed was not Russian misinformation. That fact didn’t matter. Only the narrative was important. Only the election tampering was important because the end justifies the means and they had to get the bad guy out of the presidency while he was exposing their swampy behavior, like taking money from crooked foreign governments and oligarchs.

Will Rudy Guiliani be made whole from the FBI raiding his home and taking everything except the laptop? Because again, it’s not about getting to the bottom of the crimes being committed, it’s about finding something against Trump.

They’ve spent over $30 million and involved every level of government to try and get Trump and his children for something and came up empty handed. All the while the Biden family’s swampy behavior was making them rich, including Joe Biden’s brother, James.

Ask yourself, “What if Trump was doing a fraction of what was on that laptop? What if one of the Trump children was making homemade porn? What if there were children in compromising situations? What if they were taking

money from foreign governments and oligarchs to influence our government officials?” Would the media have censored it as misinformation? They carried Russiagate for two years with Adam Schiff, Clapper and the likes of them flat out lying.

Emails aren’t important, unless they are from your enemy so you can try and find something on them. Just ask Hillary Clinton.

Why is the laptop information important? It’s not just the photos of Hunter passed out with his crack pipe. Or the pictures of him undressed with little girls dressed in hooker outfits. The most damaging information are emails pointing to Hunter and his father in the white house clearly benefiting from “pay to play” situations. President Biden repeatedly set up his son in situations where their family was able to be paid for his influence.

The emails confirm Hunter Biden, the son of the president of the United States, was the recipient of gifts from crooked foreign interests in Ukraine and China.

We also know he took millions of dollars from the wife of a Russian oligarch.

Will Hunter Biden be held accountable? Maybe, but daddy surely won’t.

I’m not sure we need to worry about Russian meddling as much as Big Tech Meddling and our own leaders’ bad behavior.

included. Programs expanding treatment for criminal defendants and reentry planning for jail inmates at risk of homelessness after release, will be developed and funded.

Government must be accountable. Where has the $17 billion gone? What has been accomplished? Our legislation requires consolidation of state funding for homelessness programs and services under one new department to streamline funding and eliminate duplicative, contradictory regulations. The Governor will also be required to produce an annual report to both the Legislature and public detailing state

and local efforts aimed at reducing homelessness.

By adopting these commonsense measures, we can take a big step toward finding real solutions for homelessness. We must act now!

Assemblymember Marie Waldron, R-Valley Center, represents the 75th Assembly District in the California Legislature, which includes the communities of Bonsall, Escondido, Fallbrook, Hidden Meadows, Pala, Palomar Mountain, Pauma Valley, Rainbow, San Marcos, Temecula, Valley Center and Vista.

those two magical life-giving words because we’re so focused on what we don’t have we miss out on the joys of what we do have.

As a result, we’re unsatisfied and unhappy. Don’t let that be you.

Now, I’m not saying that you did it wrong and you’re not content if you had a big fancy wedding. What I’m saying is that true contentment comes from being okay with where God has you right now and with what he’s given you.

Everyone should adopt the life attitude of the apostle Paul.

He said, “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hun-

gry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength,” in Phillipians 4:12-13.

Paul’s secret ingredient to a life of contentment was living life with Christ as his strength, not his stuff.

It’s the secret ingredient we all need in life.

Whether you’re married or not, you’re going to have times when you have a lot and times when you have a little. But if you have Christ at the center, you have all you need.

Learn to be content with 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.

Homelessness: Some real solutions

Assemblymember Marie Waldron SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Californians are fed up with the state’s inability to deal with homelessness. With 12% of the

nation’s population, we have 30% of its homeless and 47% of the total unsheltered population.

In recent years, we have thrown $17 billion at the problem, yet there are no appreciable results.

In fact, the situation has grown much worse; we have become a national embarrassment.

It’s way past time to find real solutions. This session, my caucus in Sacramento has introduced a comprehensive bill package to deal with the root causes of homelessness, including substance use disorders, mental illness, affordable housing. If passed, barriers that stand in the way of treating those incapable of seeking help

will be addressed. The behavioral health workforce, along with treatment centers for those struggling with mental illness and addiction will be expanded, bureaucratic barriers preventing new emergency shelters and supportive housing will be removed, and charitable organizations providing shelter services for the homeless will be supported and encouraged.

The legislation also supports local efforts to clean up encampments. Homeless outreach/ wrap-around services for law enforcement and county welfare departments that meet with homeless persons and assess immediate needs for housing and care are

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The secret to contentment

Zachary Elliott SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

The other day I officiated a wedding on the top of a mountain. I had to hike 2 miles to meet the bride and groom. That might not sound

like a long way, but you gain about 1,200 feet in elevation by the time you reach the top. And in case you were wondering, that’s like climbing a hundred floors.

I’ve officiated my fair share of weddings over the years, and it was a first for me and probably one of the most special. There was no limo or horse-drawn carriage, no big wedding party or a large gathering of guests. They didn’t have a big banquet of food. They didn’t even have a dance party and cake. Instead, it was just the bride, groom, the photographer and me.

After the wedding, my wife and I joined them for a Thai dinner to celebrate their new marriage. It was a great day. Now, you might think that they maybe couldn’t afford a big fancy wedding. If so, you’d

be mistaken. The truth is they just didn’t want one. They were content with the simple and the most important.

It was such a powerful lesson to me, and I think to all of us about contentment. Too often, we feel the need to try and make things more meaningful by throwing more money at it. But in the end, when we do that, does it really bring more meaning or just more debt?

The Bible said, “True godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it. So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content,” in 1 Timothy 6:6-10.

To be content means to be satisfied or happy. Too often, we miss

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202201831 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: a. TREE b. WCC 63758 Orr Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 Mailing address: 596 E. Boxwood Ln, Azusa, CA 91702 County: Riverside EO X WCC LLC, 63758 Orr Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company This LLC is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Daniel Lee, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 02/09/2022 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: 3529 PUBLISHED: March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202202358 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: a. TOTAL CARE WORK INJURY CLINIC b. PREMIER OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE CENTER 72-057 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 County: Riverside WS Chief Cornerstone, Inc., 72057 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 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 08/09/2021 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: Wayne Dion Starks, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 02/24/2022 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: 3530 PUBLISHED: March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202201763 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ACQUA ONE FRIDGE FILTERS 41615 Date St Ste 105, Murrieta, CA 92562 County: Riverside Adrian -- De La Rosa, 31348 Canterbury Ct, Temecula, CA 92562 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: Adrian De La Rosa Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 02/08/2022 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: 3531 PUBLISHED: March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202201896 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RUIZ BROS CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION 9391 52nd St, Riverside, CA 92509 County: Riverside a. Sergio Daniel Ruiz, 9391 52nd St, Riverside, CA 92509 b. Christian Jesus Ruiz, 9391 52nd St, Riverside, CA 92509 This business is conducted by a General Partnership Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Sergio Daniel Ruiz Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 02/10/2022 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: 3533 PUBLISHED: March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202202762 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JD HAULING AND JUNK REMOVAL 25421 Jerry Ln, Hemet, CA 92544 County: Riverside Jesus Salvador Damian, 25421 Jerry Ln, Hemet, CA 92544 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: Jesus Salvador Damian Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 03/04/2022 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: 3534 PUBLISHED: March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202201963 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MEDCLAIMXPRESS 41593 Winchester Rd, Suite 200, Temecula, CA 92590 County: Riverside a. Fatimi -- Karim, 43481 Modena Dr, Temecula, CA 92592 b. Aboukinane -- Laila, 43481 Modena Dr, Temecula, CA 92592 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: Fatimi -- Karim Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 02/14/2022 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: 3535 PUBLISHED: March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202203187 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: COUNSELING AND WELLNESS CENTER 39760 Black Mesa Lane, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Mailing address: 39760 Black Mesa Lane, Palm Desert, CA 92260 County: Riverside Kelly -- Ells, 39760 Black Mesa Lane, Palm Desert, CA 92260 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 05/29/2007 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: Kelly -- Ells Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 03/14/2022 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: 3541 PUBLISHED: March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 2022

Notice To Readers: California law requires that contractors taking jobs that total $500 or more (labor or materials) be licensed by the Contractors State License Board. State law also requires that contractors include their license number on all advertising.

You can check the status of your licensed contractor at www. cslb.ca.gov or 800-321-CSLB. Unlicensed contractors taking jobs that total less than $500 must state in their advertisements that they are not licensed by the Contractors State License Board.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202202679 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. BREADCRUMBS 2. OURBREADCRUMBS 35831 Satterlie Lane, Unit 3, Murrieta, CA 92562 County: Riverside Breadcrumbs Technologies, Inc., 35831 Satterlie Lane, Unit 3, 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 10/1/2021.

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: Franklin Johnson, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 03/03/2022 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: 3536 PUBLISHED: March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202203351 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SERVPRO OF BEAUMONT/BANNING 1143 West Lincoln Street, unit #17, Banning, CA 92220 Mailing address: 2870 South Santa Fe Avenue, San Marcos, CA 92069 County: Riverside Araya Construction Inc, 2870 South Santa Fe Avenue, San Marcos, CA 92069 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of California Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 03/10/2022.

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: Juan C Araya, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 03/16/2022 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: 3542 PUBLISHED: March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 2022

NOTICE OF ENTRY OF JUDGMENT ON SISTER-STATE JUDGMENT NOTICE OF ENTRY OF JUDGMENT ON SISTERSTATE JUDGMENT Case Number: CVSW2107330 PLAINTIFF: River Capital Partners LLC DEFENDANT: Greg S. King TO JUDGMENT DEBTOR: Greg S. King YOU ARE NOTIFIED a. Upon application of the judgment creditor, a judgment against you has been entered in this court as follows: (1) Judgment creditor: River Capital Partners LLC (2) Amount of judgment entered in this court: $95,538.76 b. This judgment was entered based upon a sisterstate judgment previously entered against you as follows: (1) Sister state: New York (2) Sister-state court: Kings County Supreme Court, 360 Adams St #4, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (3) Judgment entered in sister state on: May 19, 2021 (4) Title of case and case number: River Capital Partners, LLC v. Apex Conveyor Systems, Inc. et. Al. Index 505935/2021 A sister-state judgment has been entered against you in a California court. Unless you file a motion to vacate the judgment in this court within 30 DAYS after service of this notice, this judgment will be final.

This court may order that a writ of execution or other enforcement may issue. Your wages, money, and property could be taken without further warning from the court.

If enforcement procedures have already been issued, the property levied on will not be distributed until 30 days after you are served this notice.

Name and address of the court: Superior Court of California, County of Riverside, 30755-D, Ault Road, Murrieta, CA 92563, Southwest Justice Center ATTORNEY OF PARTY: Thomas M. Padian, SBN: 322467, Lanak & Hanna P.C. [28031], 625 The City Drive south, Suite 190, Orange, CA 92868, 714-620-2350 Date: 8/5/21

By Megan Lopez, Clerk of the Court Published: March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202202991 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: STONE SMOKE SHOP 9246 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92503 Mailing address: 271 E Workman St, Ste 106, Covina, CA 91723 County: Riverside High Stone Winnetka, Inc, 271 E Workman St, Ste 106, Covina, CA 91723 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 02/01/2022.

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: Malik Taiaan, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 03/09/2022 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: 3537 PUBLISHED: March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202203491 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LOS REYES AUTOMOTIVE 3159 Kluk Lane, Riverside, CA 92501 County: Riverside Long Beach Auto Tech Inc., 2826 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA 90804 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of California 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: Glen Villanueva, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 03/21/2022 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: 3543 PUBLISHED: March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 2022

NOTICE OF ENTRY OF JUDGMENT ON SISTER-STATE JUDGMENT NOTICE OF ENTRY OF JUDGMENT ON SISTERSTATE JUDGMENT Case Number: CVSW2107331 PLAINTIFF: River Capital Partners LLC DEFENDANT: Apex Conveyor Systems, Inc. TO JUDGMENT DEBTOR: Apex Conveyor Systems, Inc. YOU ARE NOTIFIED a. Upon application of the judgment creditor, a judgment against you has been entered in this court as follows: (1) Judgment creditor: River Capital Partners LLC (2) Amount of judgment entered in this court: $95,900.00 b. This judgment was entered based upon a sisterstate judgment previously entered against you as follows: (1) Sister state: New York (2) Sister-state court: Kings County Supreme Court, 360 Adams St #4, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (3) Judgment entered in sister state on: May 7, 2021 (4) Title of case and case number: River Capital Partners, LLC v. Apex Conveyor Systems, Inc. Index 505935/2021 A sister-state judgment has been entered against you in a California court. Unless you file a motion to vacate the judgment in this court within 30 DAYS after service of this notice, this judgment will be final.

This court may order that a writ of execution or other enforcement may issue. Your wages, money, and property could be taken without further warning from the court.

If enforcement procedures have already been issued, the property levied on will not be distributed until 30 days after you are served this notice.

Name and address of the court: Superior Court of California, County of Riverside, 30755-D, Ault Road, Murrieta, CA 92563, Southwest Justice Center ATTORNEY OF PARTY: Thomas M. Padian, SBN: 322467, Lanak & Hanna P.C. [28031], 625 The City Drive south, Suite 190, Orange, CA 92868, 714620-2350 Date: 8/5/21

By Megan Lopez, Clerk of the Court Legal #: 3540 Published: March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202203033 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SHWEETS BY SHESHE 39908 Falcon Way, Murrieta, CA 92562 County: Riverside Sheri Lynn Calderon, 39908 Falcon Way, Murrieta, CA 92562 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: Sheri Lynn Calderon Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 03/10/2022 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: 3538 PUBLISHED: March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202202165 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CASCO 8502 Cabin Pl, Riverside, CA 92508 County: Riverside Mehdi -- Dana, 8502 Cabin Pl, Riverside, CA 92508 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 02/14/2022.

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: Mehdi Dana, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 02/17/2022 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: 3539 PUBLISHED: March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 2022

PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PAULA ANNE CRUTCHFIELD CASE #: PRIN 2101550 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of PAULA ANNE CRUTCHFIELD, ANNE CRUTCHFIELD, ANNE B. CRUTCHFIELD, ANNE BOYD CRUTCHFIELD A Petition for Probate has been filed by JOAN SPIEGLER in the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside.

The Petition for Probate requests that JOAN SPIEGLER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 5/3/2022 Time: 8:45 a.m. Room: PS3 Address of court: 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (Form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Petitioner: Joan Spiegler, PO Box 1161, Boulevard, CA 91905, 619-990-8489 LEGAL #: 3532 PUBLISHED: March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022

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