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Former Rancho Christian players match up in NCAA Elite 8

Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

Riverside County Sheriff’s Department deputies, flood control crews, biologists and many volunteers worked almost all day Saturday, March 27, in the San Jacinto Creek channel and floodplain to clean up tons of trash, cars and other debris left behind in former homeless camps in the channel. see page A-3

Local Temecula City Council explores avenues to resume partial in-person meetings in May Will Fritz ASSOCIATE EDITOR

The Temecula City Council gave direction to city staff Tuesday, March 23, to explore ways to resume in-person council, board and commission meetings while still continuing to allow members and residents to participate remotely. see page A-4

Evan Mobley (4), who played locally at Rancho Christian High School, now with No. 6 University of Southern California, helps lead the Trojans over No. 7 University of Oregon and will Face No. 1 Gonzaga University in the Elite Eight this week.

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March Madness brackets are being broken since one of the first games earlier this month saw Oral

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Roberts University beat the Ohio State University Buckeyes in the first round of the tournament, defeating them 75-72 in overtime.

The Golden Eagles came into the tourney as the 15th seed and were

not expected to move past the No. 2 seed Buckeyes.

Oral Roberts was defeated in the Sweet 16, but after this past weekend, if you are a local fan, and have been following, Univer-

sity of California Los Angeles and University of Southern California both made it to the Elite Eight.

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Staff discusses the Rosetta Hills project at the Lake Elsinore City Council meeting Tuesday, March 23.

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Born in Taiwan and raised in Southern California, Dr. Edward Fang earned his bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from University of California Irvine followed by a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from University of California Davis in 2009.

After completing a one-year internship with an emphasis in emergency and surgery, he continued full time in small animal emergencies. Fang has over 10 years of experience in emergency medicine.

His areas of interest include pain management; neonatal care; soft tissue surgery; trauma management; emergency abdominal surgery, such as GI blockage, bloat and cesarean section; respiratory illness; radiology/ultrasound and toxicology.

“Having worked ER veterinary medicine in this area since 2009, I knew the great need for an ER veterinary clinic and wanted to fill that void,” Fang said. “In the summer of 2020, I noticed this void became more prominent particularly during COVID-19. This is when see WELLNESS, page A-6

The Rosetta Hills dirt haul route of tract 30698 was discussed at the Lake Elsinore City Council meeting Tuesday, March 23.

The 158-unit residential development is located on a 50-acre site, east of Rosetta Canyon Hills road and north of Crimson Pillar Lane.

The developer will be exporting about 35,000 cubic yards of dirt to a site in Perris at the intersection of San Jacinto Avenue and Pico Avenue; hauling will take place between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

According to staff, there is about 30,000 cubic yards of dirt that will be hauled out of the southern zone, and it will be routed via Elsinore Hills Road to Rosetta Canyon Drive, then onto Central Avenue and leaving the city. About 4,500 cubic yards of dirt are coming out of the northern site and that will be routed through Serena Way to Anabell Lane and Sunblaze Road, and that’s when it comes back through Rosetta Canyon Drive and onto

Central Avenue.

Staff reassured residents that even after the whole route is approved, neither the applicant nor the trucking company are exempt from following traffic rules, obeying striping, signage, yielding to pedestrians and obeying the speed limit. Staff is prepared to step in, modify timing or any component that is applicable here to make the process better or to increase safety.

It was also discussed about the possibility of moving work hours by the applicant to ensure safety when students go back to school Monday, April 12.

“If I recall correctly, these two tracts were approved about 17 years ago,” Mayor Robert E. “Bob” Magee said. “These go back long before any of these folks bought these homes, so they bought it and there was already a tract map there, and because of the state legislature and the different peaks and valleys we’ve seen in the economic cycles, it’s been see COUNCIL, page A-2

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COVID-19 hospitalizations stabilize, with very slight increase at one hospital Will Fritz ASSOCIATE EDITOR

only for Loma Linda University Medical Center Murrieta; levels at all other hospitals in the Temecula

Coronavirus hospitalization levels in western Riverside County have mostly stabilized and even slightly increased at one area hospital, per data released March 22 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

According to the data, which is a compilation of statistics from hospitals across the nation for the week preceding March 12, individuals with COVID-19 made up 4% of patients at Temecula Valley hospital, 6% of those at Southwest Healthcare System, which includes Inland Valley and Rancho Springs medical centers in Wildomar and Murrieta, respectively, 7% of those at Loma Linda University Medical Center Murrieta and none at Menifee Global and Hemet Global medical centers during the time period included in the data.

Those numbers mark a decline

and Hemet valleys remained the same, percentage-wise, but going by the number of individual cases,

Temecula Valley Hospital Total beds (Seven-day average): 122.1 (133.4 last week) Total inpatient beds used (Seven-day average): 110.6 (118.1 last week) Total adults hospitalized, confirmed COVID-19 positive (Seven-day average): 4.4 (4.7 last week) ICU beds (Seven-day average): 14.3 (18.9 last week) ICU beds used (Seven-day average): 10.7 (16.3 last week) Southwest Healthcare System (Inland Valley and Rancho Springs medical centers) Total beds (Seven-day average): 219.6 (214.9 last week) Total inpatient beds used (Seven-day average): 209.7 (203 last week) Total adults hospitalized, confirmed COVID-19 positive (Seven-day average): 11.9 (10 last week) ICU beds (Seven-day average): 27.1 (26.1 last week) ICU beds used (Seven-day average): 21.3 (20.4 last week) Loma Linda University Medical Center Murrieta Total beds (Seven-day average): 142.7 (151 last week) Total inpatient beds used (Seven-day average): 123.1 (134.3 last week)

Southwest Healthcare System saw a slight increase, 11.9 coronavirus cases, up from 10 the week before.

Here is a more detailed look at some of the most recent HHS data on hospitals:

Total adults hospitalized, confirmed COVID-19 positive (Seven-day average): 9.7 (15.4 last week) ICU beds (Seven-day average): 19.6 (20.3 last week) ICU beds used (Seven-day average): 11.9 (14.3 last week) Hemet Global Medical Center Total beds (Seven-day average): 218 (same as last week) Total inpatient beds used (Seven-day average): 102.6 (107.7 last week) Total adults hospitalized, confirmed COVID-19 positive (Seven-day average): None reported (same as last week) ICU beds (Seven-day average): 26 (same as last week) ICU beds used (Seven-day average): 19.3 (26 last week) Menifee Global Medical Center Total beds (Seven-day average): 84 (same as last week) Total inpatient beds used (Seven-day average): 40.9 (38.4 last week) Total adults hospitalized, confirmed COVID-19 positive (Seven-day average): None reported (same as last week) ICU beds (Seven-day average): 10 (same as last week) ICU beds used (Seven-day average): 4 (4.6 last week) Will Fritz can be reached by email at wfritz@reedermedia.com.

Menifee Police Department adds 6 new officers Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

Menifee’s growing police department announced the recent hiring of five police officers and one community service officer to their ranks Saturday, March 20.

The officers will join the other staff and officers in the growing police department that took over from the Riverside County Sheriff

in July 2020.

The officers include Officers Alberto Balcazar, Chalon Park, Ryan McNinch, Onyemauche Agbodike, Tyler Roach, Dennis Tollefson and CSO Ashley Tollerson.

Officer Balcazar is a graduate of San Diego State University with a sociology degree. He has been a police officer for six years and previously served with the Riverside Sheriff’s Department.

Before that he was with the San Bernardino Police Department, where he was assigned to the gang and narcotics investigative team.

He is recognized as a drug recognition expert and a field training officer, according to Police Chief Pat Walsh.

Officer Park began her police career six years ago with the Chula Vista Police Department where she spent two years on the street

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Officer McNinch a University of La Verne graduate and began in law enforcement four years ago with the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department. He was a POST Basic Academy Scenario Evaluator.

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Officer Tollefson has a degree in criminal justice and is finishing up his master’s degree in forensic psychology from Liberty University. He began as a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department nine years ago where he worked as an investigator on the Regional Valley Gang Team. He also served as a firefighter with the San Bernardino County Fire Department.

Community Service Officer Whaley attended the College of the Desert where she studied justice administration. She worked with the city of Desert Hot Springs as both a community services officer and animal services officer.

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

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COUNCIL from page A-1 extended either by this council or by legislation, so we find ourselves today on kind of an older project the neighborhood has grown up around.

Magee pointed out another route that would be more than sufficient for the applicant to use that would mitigate other problems.

“What the applicant has done is taken the easiest way to go,” he said. “To me, it doesn’t look like they used any creativity in trying to go around and limit the impacts to the residents, and the housing company in particular has a history of ignoring hours of operation, of pushing on the rules.”

Magee added that staff had mentioned earlier they had to be cited recently.

“They have pushed the envelope

every time as just a matter of their course of business,” he said. “It’s part of their culture. So I’m proud of our staff for citing them the first time, this time, perhaps that has gotten their attention.

“We need to make sure that the residents know that they can reach out and report a violation,” Magee said.

The goal from the city council’s standpoint is to get the bulk of the project completed, if not all of it finished, before April 12.

The motion passed unanimously.

For more information on the March 23 city council meeting, or the other items on the agenda, visit http://lake-elsinore.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_ id=2&clip_id=1462.

Lexington Howe can be reached by email at lhowe@reedermedia. com.

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San Jacinto cleanup day sees tons of trash removed from former homeless shelters in the riverbottom Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

Riverside County Sheriff’s Department deputies, flood control crews, biologists and many volunteers worked almost all day Saturday, March 27, in the San Jacinto Creek channel and floodplain to clean up tons of trash, cars and other debris left behind in former homeless camps in the channel.

Trash trucks, loaded with heavy equipment loaded up everything from children’s toys, chairs, tents and every kind of debris collected from under and less than a mile from the San Jacinto bridge on park street. The trash and debris has been left over several years from the homeless camping under the bridge and in the channel.

Sheriff’s deputies using a dune buggy traveled up and down about a mile of the channel warning homeless camped there to pack up and leave or their makeshift homes would be removed.

Deputy Chavez and his partner after the cleanup said, “This time there were about three homeless

people found in the channel.”

Previously deputies and other county and city officials and members of the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians had worked to move and find temporary homes for those living in the channel before the rainy season began.

“They were given two-weeks notice to leave the channel, or they would be removed… for their own sake.” one of the deputies said.

“Most of them must have left.”

Their trash was left behind.

Three large pieces of equipment from Riverside County Flood Control, trucks and flatbed trailers and other equipment were used to remove the large pile of trash collected on the east side of the bridge.

“This is only about a half-mile of stuff we took out of the channel,” the deputy said.

“This is only a small part of the cleanup,” Leon, a flood control employee on the cleanup site, said.

“It is unreal.”

He explained that if people took a bicycle trip along the channel that goes down to Santa Ana, it

Tons of trash is collected from a San Jacinto cleanup day from a number of former homeless camps found under the Park Street bridge and the flood control channel, Saturday, March 27. Valley News/Tony Ault photos

would be hard to believe that many people camp in the river bottom.

The cleanup event was called

by Robin Gilliland from Gilliland Consulting, who was hired by the city to start a Homeless At-Risk People program in the city. The HARP program coordinates the work of several faith-based organizations, the Soboba tribe, service clubs, residents and others to clean up the city and help those in need of homes.

The San Jacinto Police Department, which is contracted from the Riverside County sheriff’s department, received a number of Trespass 602 cards from local businesses, giving officers permission to come onto their property to

talk to homeless people who may be harassing customers or needing help. Gilliland warned people not to give homeless people money but to donate to those organizations that do help the homeless.

She appeared before the San Jacinto City Council, March 2, and said most homeless people in the area are suffering from mental illness, addiction, disabilities or have an unwillingness to accept help, even though they need it. She established the HARP program to help the homeless in the city.

Those seeking help can call 951-487-7330 or contact the police department for more information.

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

[Left] A pile of trash is collected from a San Jacinto cleanup day under Park Street bridge and the flood control channel.

Flood control district to purchase Temecula parcel Joe Naiman WRITER

The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District will be acquiring a parcel currently owned by the city of Temecula as part of the flood control district’s Murrieta Creek Phase II project.

A unanimous March 23 vote by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, whose members are also the board of the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, approved the sale and purchase agreement between the flood control district and the city, authorized the district’s general manager-chief engineer or his designee to execute the necessary documents and take any other necessary actions to complete the transaction and found that the

purchase of the property did not require any environmental review which was not previously analyzed in the project’s environmental impact report.

The flood control district, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the cities of Temecula and Murrieta have been working on a project to reduce the threat of future flooding along Murrieta Creek. The parcel owned by the city of Temecula is 32,214 square feet, which equates to approximately 0.74 acres. It is within the River Street area and is also within the 100-year floodplain, so use of the parcel by the flood control district will decrease the risk of flooding in the Old Town Temecula area. The original environmental impact report for the project was certified in 2003, and a supplemental EIR was certified in 2014.

A possession and use agreement for the property was approved in 2014. That agreement allowed the flood control district to take possession of the property while continuing the sale negotiations.

The possession and use agreement allowed the Army Corps of Engineers, which is constructing the flood control facility, to maintain the construction schedule.

Parking spaces for an adjacent property owned by Temecula had encroached onto the property to be acquired, so the negotiated purchase price of $771,136.16 includes a portion of the cost to for the city to reconfigure the privately maintained parking lot on the adjacent city property. The price for the property purchase is $343,944. The flood control district

will pay 54% of the city’s cost to cure amount for the parking lot, or $427,192.16 which is comprised of $321,690.74 for construction expenses, $43,284.78 of design costs and $62,216.64 of city administration costs.

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Temecula City Council explores avenues to resume partial inperson meetings in May Will Fritz ASSOCIATE EDITOR

The Temecula City Council gave direction to city staff Tuesday, March 23, to explore ways to resume in-person council, board and commission meetings while still continuing to allow members and residents to participate remotely.

After a lengthy discussion, the council instructed staff to aim for a re-start of in-person meetings in the first week in May, but the consensus was that no firm decision would be made until staff could determine whether technological capabilities would allow hybrid virtual/in-person meetings to take place smoothly.

“We’re on a basically all or none set up (right now) because there would be a delay between those that are live and those that are remote, and I don’t know what it is, but it fluctuates during the broadcast, so there would be confusion on the quality of what (councilmembers and public commenters) are saying,” assistant city manager Greg Butler told the council.

Michael Heslin, from the city’s IT department, also told councilmembers that it might not be possible to set up a hybrid-style meeting in which members in the council chambers can see their counterparts who are not in the chambers.

“If we were to entertain a hybrid model, we would be running the meeting in the chambers on the chambers AV equipment while also allowing (Zoom participants),” Heslin said later in the

meeting. “The concern there is that all of the council members would not be able to see each other as you are able to in a Zoom meeting or you are all able to see each other at the chambers when you are sitting at the dais, so there would be even more disconnect for collaboration and communication.”

Mayor Maryann Edwards said it would be best for staff to explore options, and the council will make a decision once it is known exactly what a hybrid meeting would even look like.

“You guys can follow up and check it out and see how it’s gonna work, if it’s gonna work, how bad it would be, how much worse the conditions would be and then we will just have to decide after that,” Edwards said.

The council agreed that any return to in-person meetings should be a full reopening, with members of the public allowed to attend in the council chambers.

“For me, it’s got to be a full opening. What’s the point of a partial opening? I mean that doesn’t make any sense,” Councilmember Zak Schwank said, adding that any opening should only be done so with proper safety protocols.

The council also mostly agreed that if and when in-person meetings begin, both members of the council and members of the public will be required to wear face coverings and have their temperatures checked, although councilmembers James Stewart and Jessica Alexander raised the question of what the definition of a face covering is – both suggested face shields.

The Temecula City Council discusses ways to resume in-person meetings, Tuesday, March 23. The council gave direction to staff to explore whether technological capabilities would allow meetings in which some members can appear at the council chambers and others can speak remotely. Valley News/City of Temecula photo

“I have a shield I could actually wear – if that’s cool,” Stewart said. “Some people don’t think the shield is protection. So I’d be happy to wear the shield, but I can only wear those blue masks over my face for a short period of time.”

Alexander said later in the meeting that it was her understanding that shields were a substitute for masks.

“In my facility, in my clinic we wear a shield, and that’s a facility working with pregnant women,” Alexander said.

However, Butler told the council he would have to research the shield issue, and Isaac Garibay with the city’s human resources

department said their previous research had indicated that the California Department of Public Health’s definition of facial coverings did not extend to face shields.

“The last time that we dealt with this, it was that (the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health) was relying on CDPH for a definition of a face covering, and it is a cloth face covering and it needs to cover the nose and the mouth,” Garibay said.

The council did not reach a consensus on whether or not to extend whatever shift to in-person meetings that may ultimately take place to boards and commissions, as Councilmember Matt Rahn said

he did not feel it was acceptable to force a decision on any of those entities.

“I’m not gonna make a decision for a board and commission member ... if the end of the day what we’re dealing with is a limitation on our technology that says look, you all have got to be in the room, and if that makes a member for any reason uncomfortable, then I just can’t vote on that,” Rahn said.

At any rate, no concrete action will be taken until the council hears from staff on whether technological capabilities will allow an in-person meeting.

Will Fritz can be reached by email at wfritz@reedermedia.com.

Hemet City Council gives green light to $59 million in capital improvement projects Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

The Hemet City Council approved plans to complete $59 million in capital improvement projects on 60 projects over the

next few years and asked staff to look into several new insurance plans for city vehicles and infrastructure.

The council heard the CIP project plans for the second time after sending in back to staff to further

explain a major San Jacinto Street pavement improvement project that could hold back some other planned projects.

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review and brought back a solid list of projects that will carry the city forward while still maintaining fiscal responsibility with the available funds including the added San Jacinto Street improvements that includes some street work with the county in that project.

The 79-page document presented outlines the specifics and costs of each of the projects and is now available to the public on the city website under the March 23 agenda. The proposed CIP includes 60 projects, with an estimated budget of $59 million for fiscal year 2020-2021, across various departments. The revenue sources for these projects were listed and reviewed by the council who gave their unanimous approval.

The council after changing their primary insurance holder heard from the new carrier, JPIA or the California Municipal SelfInsurance Pool, about other risk management insurance options were now open to them and outlined their benefits. Those included better coverage on all city vehicles, excluding police units and another on covering the police cars.

Historically, Hemet participated only in the all-risk insurance program with a company called PRISM. However, CJPIA offered the city additional coverage plans under their property program.

These include additional coverage for emergency vehicles, other city vehicles, mechanical breakdown, earthquake and flood and pollution.

Councilmember Russ Brown, a retired police officer, said he thought better coverage for lost police vehicles was almost a must for the city and urged the city to provide it under the new insurance program. The council referred to the offer back to the staff for more study and the costs with the exception of excluding the earthquake coverage. The general insurance plan was approved by the city council in the action.

A report from an independent auditor, The Pun Group, certified public accountants, showed the city financial statements for the

fiscal year 2019-2020 were generally on target. Because of earlier criticism that the city’s financial reports for that year were questionable, the independent auditor was hired to assure the city council that the statement was free or any misstatements or errors, or if any were found, to provide them to the council.

The auditor saw that two important changes were made to the annual report. The first was under the statement of “Net Position for Governmental Activities” when Measure U balance was moved from restricted to unrestricted. The change is in line with GASB 54 which said, “The restricted fund balance category includes amounts that can be spent only for the specific purposes stipulated by constitution, external resource providers or through enabling legislation.”

The committed fund balance classification includes amounts that can be used only for the specific purposes determined by a formal action of the government’s highest level of decision-making authority. The report showed, in this case, the Measure U balance falls under committed fund balance and not restricted as previously said. Fund balances provides detailed information about Measure U fund balance and the breakdown between police and fire, according to the report.

The auditor suggested there also be more transparency between the staff and council.

The transparency of the independent audit report of the staff and residents was lauded by several members of the council following the presentation.

The council received and filed the comprehensive annual financial report discussed at the last meeting at some length. The report covered the city’s financial status up through June 30, 2020, which was good, even with a few months into the COVID-19 pandemic regulations.

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

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4130 Fallsbrae, Fallbrook Enjoy incredible panoramic views and gorgeous sunrises every day from this single story resort style living home in Fallbrook! Sparkling outdoor swimming pool and spa are ready for your summer entertaining. Expansive outdoor living space is excellent for indoor/outdoor living! 5 large bedrooms with 5 Full Baths, soaring family room ceilings are ready for your family or guests!

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Temecula City Hall reopens to the public

Temecula City Hall is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to Valley News/Jimmy Foo photos 5 p.m.

TEMECULA – Temecula City Hall reopened its doors to the public Monday, March 29, with regular hours of operation Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Inside City Hall, the lobby was reconfigured to align with COVID-19 safety guidance including markers on the floor to maintain 6 feet of physical distance from other individuals, limited seating that can be easily sterilized, Plexiglas at service counters and signs reminding citizens about general

COVID-19 safety etiquette. Visitors will be screened with a touchless thermometer and required to wear face coverings.

“Over the past 12 months during the COVID-19 pandemic, city staff has worked around the clock to ensure Temecula residents and businesses continued to receive the very highest level of municipal services,” Aaron Adams, Temecula city manager, said. “Infrastructure projects and maintenance continued citywide, and services to the community at City Hall remained

Inside Temecula City Hall, the lobby has been reconfigured to align with COVID-19 safety guidance.

open virtually through our website, phone, email and app. We may now reopen our doors once again, and we have a staff of dedicated professionals who, together with our city council, care deeply for our community and are looking

forward to serving our citizens in person.”

For those that prefer the convenience of the city’s virtual options, all online services will continue to be available, including the virtual permit center through the city’s

website at http://TemeculaCA.gov/ PermitCenter.

For reopening updates, including the status of city facilities and recreational amenities, visit http:// TemeculaCA.gov/reopen.

Submitted by city of Temecula.

San Jacinto Councilmember Brian Hawkins to run for Congress Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

San Jacinto City Councilmember and local pastor announced his candidacy for the position of U.S. House of Representatives 36th District, which is occupied by Dr. Raul Ruiz of Coachella Valley. He offered his candidacy statement on Facebook recently.

“I’m not waiting until 2022 to get started on fixing issues. I’m currently fixing issues every single day in my community,” he said.

“What this country needs now more than ever are like-minded patriots – men and women who uphold the U.S. Constitution and aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and get to work. There is so much work to be done in our neighborhoods, and it starts with you. If we all worked together to bring change and get our country back to what it once was, we will all have.”

Baldwin, who is Black, said in his recent city council voting cam-

paign that he is a Republican and a pastor at the Divine Appointment Worship Center in San Jacinto. He has been an advocate in helping the homeless in the community leading some walks and other efforts.

Currently Rep. R a u l Ruiz, a physician and Democrat, has been active in Congress championing overcoming the COVID-19 pan-

demic in the nation and tighter rules on marijuana.

Hawkins said on his Facebook page, “One of the first issues I am going to address once I’m elected as Congressman is fix our education system.

For far too long our children have been suffering in the school system and it is my goal to address it, make

[Above] Brian E. Hawkins, a city councilmember from San Jacinto and pastor of Divine Appointment Worship Center, is running for the position of U.S. House of Representative’s 36th District, a seat currently occupied by Dr. Raul Ruiz of Coachella Valley.

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“My goal is to destroy every narrative the left has brought onto the American people and expose them for who they truly are. With that, I need all the prayers I can get and the support to win Congress in 2022,” he said.

He appeared at a “Freedom Rally” March 20 and joined with other prospective voices and candidates for Congress and conservatives in Huntington Beach.

The day before his Huntington Beach appearance he wrote on Facebook, “Today I wanted to say

that I am deeply humbled by all the love and support we have received in the past couple days. I could not do any of this without you. God is so good and has brought all of you to help me on this campaign journey. We are fighting a spiritual battle daily, and I know that I am no longer walking down this road alone. We are all in this together and God is working in all of us to share the love and spread the word to start making the changes we all want to make.”

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WELLNESS from page A-1 I decided to start my own ER/ Urgent Care after hours clinic. I consulted with Dr. Tanner Ross of Pet Wellness Center, and we had similar goals and passions to excel in this area of ER veterinary medicine. We officially opened in late February 2020.”

Veterinary hospitals have been overwhelmed during COVID-19, according to Fang, including general practice and emergency/specialty veterinary medicine.

“Clients are not allowed in veterinary facilities (for the most part) and curbside services are conducted (client stays in car while pet is brought into the hospital for examination),” Fang said. “This innately presents its challenges.

Phone consultations (are) predominate. Owners are not able to be with their pets during physical exams.

Consultations take longer. Our job as veterinarians is much harder when an owner isn’t present faceto-face to communicate and watch the pet’s physical exam, especially when there are health concerns.

“Some clinics are not taking new clients due to being overwhelmed.

Some clinics are only seeing sick patients and minimizing wellness exams. Some clinics are only doing drop-off exams. During COVID, cases have doubled and tripled.

ER clinic wait times are four to six hours. The ‘slow days’ as a veterinarian are long over,” he said.

Fang’s goal is to provide kind and compassionate emergency/ urgent care to Murrieta and the surrounding communities.

“Our clinic’s ultimate desire is to offer gold standard after-hours emergency care for dogs and cats in a way that is efficient, personalized and relationship-driven because that is what our pets deserve,” Fang

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said. “When a pet experiences an emergency, we will quickly triage them, stabilize them if necessary, perform diagnostics and treat them with care and kindness. We will update their family veterinarian and work closely with them to maintain continuity of care.”

Their urgent care hours are Tuesday through Friday, from 5-11 p.m., and Saturdays from 3-11 p.m.

“Our staff understands that when it comes to our fur babies, they are part of our family,” Fang said. “We also realize that in critical cases, time is of the essence and any time wasted can be detrimental. This is why we have raised the bar for emergency medicine. We strive to be the fastest and most efficient after-hours hospital in town while providing optimal, individualized, compassionate care as the most affordable after-hours option in town.”

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Temecula’s new Old Town Policing Team nets dozens of arrests, hundreds of traffic citations in first 10 days Will Fritz STAFF WRITER

The city of Temecula’s Old Town Policing Team is off to a solid start, the captain who oversees police services for the city told members of the City Council recently.

Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Capt. Zach Hall, who heads the Temecula Sheriff’s Station – Temecula contracts with the sheriff’s department for its police force – said while the new team had only been active for 10 days as of the March 23 council meeting at which he was speaking, they have made dozens of arrests and issued more than 100 traffic citations.

The new dedicated team began their duties Thursday, March 11, and include six sheriff’s deputies, two traffic enforcement motorcycle deputies, one supervisor, one community services officer and one investigator.

As of the council meeting, Hall told council members that the policing team had confiscated 6 ounces of powdered fentanyl, 318 fentanyl polls, an unknown amount of methamphetamine and “a couple grams” of heroin – all from people traveling through Old Town Temecula.

“These were taken off people that were in movement downtown,” Hall said. “Driving, walking, traversing.”

The confiscated drugs are in addition to 10 felony and 22 misdemeanor arrests – including two DUI arrests – plus 148 traffic

citations. The team has also towed five vehicles and took “one firearm and a rifle” from someone in Old Town, Hall said.

The team was started with the purpose of implementing enhancements to law enforcement in Old Town and providing “added engagement with business owners, employees and residents,” the city said in a statement when it first announced the new team, March 5.

City staff said the team’s mission is to build strong relationships with business owners and managers, engage in positive interactions with Old Town visitors and residents, provide an enhanced level of service to visitors, residents and businesses and enforce a zero-tolerance policy on criminal activity in the Old Town area.

In the March 5 announcement, the city described the new team as similar to downtown “metro policing teams” in larger cities.

“The popularity of Old Town continues with its beautifully staged street-side dining and unique shops,” Temecula Mayor Maryann Edwards said at the time.

“Strengthening bonds between our deputies, business wonders and visitors will make Old Town even more welcoming and special.”

The dedicated Old Town Policing Team is based at the Temecula City Hall substation, and according to the city will be “highly visible on foot, bicycle and motorcycle.”

Hall said in the March 5 statement that the team was planned to be “robust, fully supported, highly engaged and very skilled.”

The city of Temecula’s new Old Town Policing Team makes 32 arrests and gives nearly 150 traffic citations in its first 10 days, according to a Riverside County sheriff’s captain.

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“The value of assigning a dedicated team, where the same deputies are assigned to patrol Old Town in a consistent and sustainable fashion, will improve enforcement efforts and enhance our relationships with people who live, work (in) or visit the area,” Hall said. “The deployment of this new policing team will further serve to support our family-friendly and vibrant downtown.”

James W. Fowler Company given EMWD contract for Murrieta Road Transmission Pipeline Joe Naiman WRITER

The Eastern Municipal Water District board awarded James W. Fowler Company the construction contract for the Murrieta Road Transmission Pipeline.

James W. Fowler Company, which is based in the Oregon town of Dallas, was given the $13,920,000 contract by a 5-0 EMWD board vote March 3.

The board action also approved a $591,493 contract with Gannett Fleming for engineering services during construction, a $152,912 contract with Psomas for cultural and biological resources monitoring services and a $120,141 contract with Leighton Consulting Inc., for geotechnical observation and testing services.

Other contracts can be awarded administratively, and the vote also authorized Paul Jones, general manager of EMWD, to award and execute contracts with the necessary consultants and suppliers during the construction process.

The board’s total appropriation for the project was $17,332,200 which also includes permit, inspection, engineering branch labor and contract administration costs as well as a 10% contingency.

Eastern has been expanding its brackish water desalination facilities, which will enhance local supply.

“We continue to advance our desalination program,” Greg Kowalski, principal civil engineer of EMWD, said.

The Murrieta Road Transmis-

sion Pipeline will convey the treated water from the desalination complex to surrounding service areas and will thus increase the district’s conveyance capacity.

The Murrieta Road Transmission Pipeline includes 5,900 feet of pipeline 36 inches in diameter, 800 feet of 42-inch pipeline crossing at Salt Creek and associated appurtenances along Murrieta Road from the desalination complex to La Piedra Road in Menifee. The project also includes portions of the Perris Valley South Pipeline and Valley Boulevard Brackish Transmission Pipeline.

In May 2019, the EMWD board authorized a $398,402 contract with Gannett Fleming, which is based in San Marcos, for preliminary design services while appropriating $786,820 to fund project expenses through the completion of the preliminary design phase.

Gannett Fleming was awarded a $297,644 final design contract in November 2019 with $577,100 of total appropriations being approved to fund final design expenses. A July 2020 amendment added $39,845 to the amount and amended the Gannett Fleming scope of work to integrate the Perris Valley South Pipeline and Valley Boulevard Brackish Transmission Pipeline portions into the design and to ensure compliance with Menifee permitting requirements.

“We’ve been working closely with the city of Menifee to coordinate this work,” Kowalski said.

“Everything has been designed to incorporate the future expansion

of Valley Boulevard.”

A July 2020 board meeting included the approval of the environmental mitigated negative declaration. The construction contract was advertised Jan. 12, and five bids were submitted by the Feb. 9 deadline. The $13,920,000 bid by James W. Fowler was the lowest of the five. E.J. Meyer Company of Highland had the second-lowest bid of $14,294,444. All five bids were below the engineer’s estimate of $17,100,000.

EMWD staff and Gannett Fleming negotiated a $591,493 fee for engineering services support work during construction which will include startup and commissioning services, preparation of construction contract documents and record drawings, project meetings, site visits, review of submittals, design clarification, potential change orders, preparation of potential design and drawing modifications and construction administration. Gannett Fleming will utilize subconsultants for some tasks. Black and Veatch, which is also based in San Marcos, will provide engineering services. Mott MacDonald, whose headquarters is in Los Angeles, will provide trenchless services. RF Yeager Engineering, which is headquartered in Lakeside, will provide corrosion services.

The work is expected to start in April 2021 and be complete in May 2022.

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

EMWD approves purchase of Hemet groundwater carry-over credits Joe Naiman WRITER

The annual Hemet-San Jacinto Basin groundwater allocation for the city of Hemet is currently more than the city uses, so the city has carry-over credits and the Eastern Municipal Water District will be purchasing some of those.

Eastern’s board voted 5-0 Wednesday, March 17, to approve an interagency agreement for the purchase of city of Hemet carryover credits. The city will transfer 2,500 acre-feet annually for the eight-year period of the agreement.

“I think it’s a win-win for both the city of Hemet and Eastern,” Phil Paule, Eastern board president, said.

Hemet’s annual allocation from the Hemet-San Jacinto Basin averages 7,500 acre-feet per year; the al-

location is based on natural recharge quantity and the city’s proportional share of imported replenishment water. The city’s current groundwater demand is 3,879 acre-feet annually. The city’s current carryover credit balance is approximately 24,110 acre-feet.

The Hemet-San Jacinto Basin agreement allows the transfer of carry-over credits to another party, although the Hemet-San Jacinto Groundwater Basin Watermaster has the right of first refusal. The watermaster is scheduled to consider that right of first refusal May 24.

“For Eastern, we’re broadening our water portfolio,” Paule said.

“It also provides a significant revenue source for the city,” Joe Mauawad, EMWD assistant general manager, said.

The initial EMWD purchase

cost of $749.56 per acre-foot for adjusted base production right water was derived by adding the $612 imported water Soboba settlement rate to the $177.56 delivery charge and subtracting the $40 watermaster assessment rate. Unused Soboba Tribe imported water will have a rate of $789.56 per acre-foot as the watermaster rate is not deducted.

The price will increase each year by 2% or the effective rate components at the time of the transfer, whichever is greater. During 2021 Eastern will purchase 1,625 acre-feet of adjusted base production right credits and 875 acre-feet of Soboba Tribe imported water supply, which creates a total payment of $1,908,900.

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

At the March 23 meeting, Hall had nothing but good things to say about the way the implementation of the new team had unfolded.

It was, he said, “very well received by residents and visitors, business owners.

“The deputies are having a good time,” Hall said. “I think it was surely one of the best decisions the city manager made.”

Will Fritz can be reached by email at wfritz@reedermedia.com.

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Temecula City Council approves coronavirus relief for Visit Temecula Valley, hotel developer Joe Naiman WRITER

Two Temecula City Council actions Tuesday, March 23, amended agreements to provide relief to the other party due to the adverse circumstances of the coronavirus outbreak.

One action amended the lease agreement with the Temecula Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, which is called Visit Temecula Valley, to waive three additional months of rent for the Visit Temecula Valley corporate offices. The other amendment extends the performance deadline for Altira LLC to construct a hotel at the northeast corner of Rancho California Road and Diaz Road.

The city council approved both

actions on a 5-0 vote.

The state executive orders have never considered Visit Temecula Valley to be an essential business, so the corporate office has been closed since March 2020. Visit Temecula Valley relies entirely on tourism-related revenue for the organization’s financial support. Visit Temecula Valley’s tourism-related revenue includes a hotel-based business improvement district assessment created by the city, the Wine Country Tourism Marketing District created by the county, and a memorandum of understanding with the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians involving Pechanga Resort and Casino.

The business improvement district, the Wine Country Tourism Marketing District and Pechanga

Resort and Casino have all been significantly impacted by the coronavirus shutdown. Visit Temecula Valley revenues for 2020 were down by 38% compared to 2019, and February 2021 hotel occupancy was 18.3% lower than for February 2020.

The city had twice granted rent waivers for Visit Temecula Valley during 2020 with the more recent waiver covering the period through March 2021. The new waiver exempts Visit Temecula Valley from rent payments until the end of June 2021. The city’s fiscal impact is anticipated to be $24,000 of lost rental revenue and approximately $3,000 in unrecovered utility costs.

The realignment of Diaz Road created a 3.64-acre remnant parcel.

Altira representative Michael Patel provided the city with a letter of interest to purchase the property with the intent of constructing a hotel, and Patel is also interested in using a portion of the old Diaz Road alignment for buildable space although the city would need to vacate that road easement. The city council approved a disposition and development agreement with Altira in March 2019. Altira opened escrow and deposited $50,000 into the account while also providing the city with a $10,000 deposit to cover city of Temecula processing expenses.

The current zoning of the property is Service Commercial, which does not permit hotels, so a rezone and a general plan amendment will be required for a hotel to be built

and escrow will not close until the rezone and general plan amendment are approved by the city council. Altira worked with the city’s planning and public works departments on a site plan layout and architecture. The coronavirus shutdown caused Altira to halt development conversations and planning, which resulted in missed performance deadlines.

The amendment extends the deadline for the close of escrow to Dec. 31, 2022. Construction must begin within 90 days of the close of escrow and must be completed within 24 months after the start of construction.

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

Community Outreach Ministry celebrates 20 years ‘giving atrisk kids a second chance to be winners and champions’ WILDOMAR – For over 20 years, the Community Outreach Ministry has helped thousands of children impacted by one or both parents who are incarcerated. Cofounders Mona and Bob Davies created the nonprofit organization in 2000, offering year-round programs and services to at-risk children in Riverside County.

From their book “Breaking the Cycle of Incarceration” for parents and caregivers to “Gearing Up For STEM” Mentor Protégé Workshops to camping adventures, holiday parties for children and referrals to comprehensive community service providers for families, the Davies volunteer to meet the needs of countless youth “giving at-risk kids a second chance to be winners and champions.”

Students at Aspire Community Day School pose for a photo with Opal Hellweg, center, legislative assistant for Riverside County’s 3rd District, and Community Outreach Ministry co-founder Mona Davies, bottom right, during presentation of certificates of recognition to COM mentors and ACDS protégés at “Gearing Up for STEM” workshops.

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With support from COM board members Yolanda Burgess, Norma Brunette, Denise Ronzello and Marilyn Brown, the Davies have served as advocates for children and a voice for the children left behind by incarcerated parents.

They said that to be most effective, children must be reached at an early age. They also believe that strategic intervention, prevention and outreach is necessary. To achieve this goal, they strive to mentor children through a host of activities that they would enjoy such as camping trips and science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics workshops. Many of the children who have participated in the nonprofit group’s programs and events have become first generation high school and college graduates, according to the Davies.

The Davies have been recognized for their service to Riverside County youth for their “Gearing

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Up For STEM” Mentor Protégé Workshops developing mentees ages 8-18 in teamwork, critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed for any career pathway students may choose to explore. COM said it is grateful for Give Something Back which has partnered with their organization to recommend homeless, foster care and children impacted by parental incarceration facing economic hardships to access mentors and four-year college scholarships for students in eighth or ninth grade with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Interested sponsors can donate online at http://www.communityoutreachministry.org or text “DONATE CHAMPIONS” to 609-212-0627. Donations will be used to purchase science kits to

assemble robots at the upcoming Easter celebration workshops, Saturday, April 3, at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The event will be hosted by Wellness and More, 25377 Madison Ave., Suite 104, in Murrieta.

COM thanked their partners for empowering youth to build brighter futures and safer neighborhoods, including The Neal Brother Singers, Yolande Hill Art of Photography, arts and crafts by Coach Cynthia Duran of Sewing Stories and Janice Hare of Mountain View Church of Wildomar for sending invitations to the families. For more information, call 951-698-7650 or email info@ communityoutreachministry.org.

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Supervisors enlarge Rancho California Agricultural Preserve Joe Naiman WRITER

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors enlarged a Rancho California Agricultural Preserve area by 48.71 acres Tuesday, March 23.

The supervisors’ unanimous vote approved a rezone of the property from Residential Agricultural, 20-acre minimum, to Light Agriculture, while adding that land to Rancho California Agricultural Preserve No. 16. The county supervisors also found the rezone and agricultural preserve addition categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review.

The property is south and east of De Luz Road, north of Monte Rancho Drive, and west of Camaron Road. It is adjacent to Rancho California Agricultural Preserve No. 16, which was established in 1975. The addition of the land owned by the Randhawa Family Trust will increase the preserve land from approximately 425 acres to approximately 473 acres.

Approximately 35 1/2 acres of the land added to Rancho California Agricultural Preserve No. 16 are currently utilized for harvesting avocados, and no new development or alternate land use is currently being contemplated. In 1965 the Williamson Act, which

provides for a reduction in property tax assessment in exchange for a contract to keep the land in agriculture or in other open space use, was passed by the state Legislature and signed by former Gov. Jerry Brown. The county utilized an Agricultural Preserve program for Williamson Act properties.

Under the county’s Agriculture Preserve program land with R-A-20 zoning is not considered agricultural although the A-1 zone classification is eligible for the Agriculture Preserve program. The addition into Rancho California Agricultural Preserve No. 16 thus required a concurrent rezone. The property’s Rural Mountainous land use designation was not changed, and both R-A-20 and A-1 are compatible with the RM designation.

The proposed rezone and preserve addition were reviewed Jan. 13 by the Comprehensive Agricultural Preserve Technical Advisory Committee, which determined that the site is suitable for commercial agricultural uses and that irrigation water is available before recommending approval of the changes. The county’s Planning Commission voted 5-0, Jan. 20, to recommend approval of the rezone and preserve addition.

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

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Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

zavier Avalos is the first recipient of the Soboba Fire Department Chief Howard Maxcy Sr. Firefighter of the ear award.

The distinction was set in motion when the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians opened its state-of-the-art fire station in June 2019.

The award’s criteria are an ongoing improvement of skills, good attitude, positive impact on fellow crew members and a willingness to go above and beyond. Chief Glenn Patterson said Avalos stood out in many ways throughout the year.

“He is always willing to step up when we need him, signed up for extra-curricular classes, got qualified as a fire line paramedic and took assignments in Northern California and even provided haircuts to crew members during the pandemic shutdown,” Patterson said. “He’s shown significant improvement in skill sets, is always happy to be here and walks in with a smile on his face.”

Avalos said cutting hair is a hobby that he learned from his mother, who owns a hair salon and barber shop in Colorado. She also teaches cosmetology classes.

“I watched her ever since I was a little kid,” he said. “Ever since COVID, I’ve cut the hair for many friends and family members.”

X zavier A valos has made a great impression at the Soboba Fire Department during the past year. Valley News/Soboba B and of L uiseñ o Indians photos

Avalos, 25, lived in Colorado for many years before returning to California after high school to live with – and learn from – family members that work for Cal Fire.

He knew that was the direction he wanted to take for his own career and has been grateful for the opportunity to grow with the young Soboba Fire Department.

“I get to learn from different people from different areas and from all levels of experience,” he said. “The work environment is great, and I get to work with all the latest technology, take classes that are offered and get tips from everyone around me. I have learned something from every single person here. And I see something new every day.”

Recently, Avalos completed a swift water rescue class, one of many specialty classes available.

He said he was taught from a young age that education is very important and he is always open to studying new things.

He also enjoys getting to know tribal members who live at the Soboba Reservation, some who are also employed at Soboba Fire.

He said it’s like a small-town environment, and he enjoys getting recognized by its residents.

“I get to learn about the history and culture of Soboba, which is an honor,” Avalos, of Hemet, said.

The station employs 22 staff with seven fire captains who each submitted a nomination. Howard Maxcy Jr. is one of those captains.

The award was named in honor of his father, who served as Soboba Fire Department’s first fire chief.

Howard “Poncho” Maxcy Sr. was an integral part of Soboba starting its own fire department in

2014. His leadership and expertise created a solid foundation to build upon. He was hired with the California Department of Forestry in April 1969. During the 1990s, he assisted several tribes in establishing or expanding their fire departments.

Howard Sr., who died in February, exemplified caring service to others and was a wonderful mentor to the employees. Even though he was busy building reservation fire departments, he always stayed active in the fire service, serving on many boards.

In addition to having his name engraved on the perpetual plaque, Avalos also received a recognition certificate and a $150 gift card. He said he felt honored and privileged to be singled out for the award but thought all crew members were just as deserving.

zavier Avalos of Hemet is the first recipient of the Soboba Fire Department Chief Howard Maxcy Sr. Firefighter of the ear award.

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In commemoration of Black History Month, four members of the local Black community were presented with National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s Legacy Awards.

Willie J. Oliver Jr., president of NAACP Branch 1034 and pastor of Grace and Truth Worship Ministry in Lake Elsinore, hosted a small socially distanced presentation, Feb. 21, to recognize Mary Venerable, Barbara Anderson, George Brown and Richard Gordon.

“One of the things we decided as the NAACP Branch 1034 is to start reaching out to the legacy that is among us, the legacy that is still living, so that some of these stories can still be passed down to the younger generation,” Oliver said while opening the presentation.

He shared that often during Black History Month, people focus on those who have passed on or those who hold prominent national positions, but that residents have much to learn from those in their local community.

Legacy Award recipient Mary Venerable is the treasurer and legal redress chair for the NAACP

NAACP Legacy Award recipients, from left, Richard Gordon, Mary Venerable, Barbara Anderson and George Brown stand with Lake Elsinore NAACP Branch 103 President Willie J. Oliver Jr., center.

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Branch 1034. At age 86, Venerable is the matriarch of the Branch and has held the positions of president, vice president and secretary since joining in 1991. In 2018, she was awarded the NAACP W.I.N. Leadership Award for her action as president and in recognition of her dedication, leadership and many

years of service.

“It’s been a joyful activity, and I say that’s what has kept me young – being involved with different activities. I keep busy,” she said.

Venerable has 20 years of personnel human relations management experience with the U.S. Navy and was the first African

American personnel director in Long Beach. She was the first Black personnel analyst with the U.S. Civil Service Commission in Los Angeles and retired in 1982. Her retirement lasted one month, when she was offered a job as assistant to the personnel director of the Los Angeles Com-

munity College District. She was the first African American to hold that position. After 13 years with the community college district, she retired for the second time.

During these years and after retirement, she served as a consultant to federal retirees in northern and southern California, in matters of federal benefits and conducted classes for federal employees in pre-retirement counseling.

Currently, she volunteers and holds positions with several federal retirement organizations.

She is the service officer with the National Active and Retired Federal Employee Association for northern and southern California, District III vice president with the California Federation of Chapters organization and Chapter 478 service officer and adviser. In 2019, she retired from the position of community adviser with the Riverside Transportation Advisory Commission.

Venerable recalled how she had to prove her work credentials as a Black employee in a particular work setting. Once established in her position, however, she “didn’t have any discrimination problems. see NAACP, page B -3

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BUSINESS

Coping with COVID-19: Thomas Catering Diane A. Rhodes SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Skip Thomas said he didn’t always plan to be in the food business, even though he worked in restaurants while in college majoring in international studies. Before moving to the San Jacinto Valley in 1971, he was earning his master’s degree in African studies and African economics at the University of London. Due to political unrest in England during that time, he was unable to further his studies and returned to America.

In March 1972, Thomas purchased DJ Restaurant which he had supervised construction for and managed for eight months. He didn’t think of branching out until one of his servers asked if he could cater her upcoming wedding. It led to more requests and catering calls soon came in from local churches and mobile home parks that were hosting social events.

“In 1990, I sold the restaurant and began catering full time,” Thomas, 73, said. “I enjoyed it more at first because there was less repetition but soon realized that holidays are the busiest times for catering and that it is a very demanding business.”

Headquartered at Farmers Corner in San Jacinto, Thomas Catering has done everything from buffets to sit down dinners and drop off meals.

Thomas, who is the sole owner, said the largest event his company ever served was a Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation fundraiser for 7,500 at Palm Springs Stadium.

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Thomas said traditionally, March was always one of his busiest months. In 2020, that pattern changed as 50 parties got canceled when everything officially shut down as a result of COVID-19.

“We all were under the assumption that things would close for about two weeks and then open back up so some events that had been postponed could still be held.

But then, nothing new came in,” Thomas said. “We got stuck with a lot of product.”

After about a week of zero catering jobs, Thomas was contacted by the Riverside County Emergency Operations Center in Indio to provide meals to health care workers at a COVID-19 testing site in La Quinta. When that was expanded to the Indio Fairgrounds where the government set up a couple of temporary hospital sites for overflow and COVID-19 patients, about 50 members of the National Guard were deployed to help and Thomas Catering was asked to provide three meals a day for them as well, totaling about 75 people being fed each day.

“This went on until about the first of June when the troops were redeployed to Imperial County,” he said.

“In mid-June, I was approached by the Riverside County Office on Aging to be part of their Great Plates Delivered: Home Meals for Seniors program designed to provide meals to seniors who were at severe risk.

It was a great program that helped independent restaurants survive through the COVID crisis.”

Ma a e e t Thomas Catering initially received a four-week contract to serve breakfast, lunch and dinner to 70 designated seniors in the San Jacinto Valley based on nutritional

Thomas Catering has been headq uartered at Farmers Corner in San Jacinto since it opened in 1990.

Thomas Catering, including from left, Jayme Palmer, Skip Thomas, Patty Hudson, Jesse Serna and Jorge Delgado, provides to-go meals to attendees of a Soboba drive-thru Christmas event in December.

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guidelines they were given to meet individual dietary restrictions. The contract was renewed, and the program was expanded to as many as 100 seniors served through Dec. 28.

“We are all about keeping people safe you’ve got to be conscientious. All standard precautions were in place. All utensils were individually wrapped and sealed. We wear gloves and masks and have hand sanitizer in our cars,” Thomas said.

“We are grateful we did not have one person among our Great Plates clients catch the virus during the six months we were with the program.”

Since the beginning of 2021, the company has been working with the Riverside County Emergency Management Department to serve health care workers at mobile vaccination sites, mostly at local high schools.

Thomas expects to continue catering for them through June. He said it was an honor to get chosen by the county to get involved.

“I have to applaud the county for the amount of effort they put into everything – they’ve done a bang-up job trying to help small businesses stay afloat and they have gone out of their way to vaccinate as many people as possible,” Thomas said. “We’re lucky we live in a place where the county and state have been able to jump in and assist in providing vaccines for everyone, regardless of health care coverage or income. The virus doesn’t care one way or another who you are, and the county is doing the best they

can to get everyone inoculated.” ta i ealt He said some of his employees were hesitant to enter homes even with all the personal protective equipment they were provided with, but he understood. Thomas made sure all the clients received what they needed during meal deliveries.

Thomas said the entire catering industry has evolved with all meals being packaged into hard, plastic microwaveable sealed containers, adding that microwaving items for 15-30 seconds kills all bacteria.

“Even now, when we do salads, they are put into plastic containers with a tamper proof seal, so the recipients know the food is safe,” he said. eat eri t e stor Thomas said it has been difficult to see so many employees in food service lose their jobs. He estimates he has lost about six employees plus many part-time workers such as servers and dishwashers whose services are not needed for the type of catering he is now providing.

“This virus has definitely changed the food scene and I’m seeing more people who plan to keep the current model for a while,” he said. “With people more accustomed to using auxiliary services like Grubhub and DoorDash and with the cost of things going up, I believe more restaurants are going to stay with less help and more pickup and delivery.”

He said what bothers him the most is that with the business model change, some jobs have completely vanished and will take longer to come back – if they ever do. He admits the pandemic did not affect everyone the same way. While some food establishments have been able to make adjustments, others have gone out of business because they couldn’t shift to a new way of doing things.

“I’m at the opposite end of the spectrum. I’ve nearly doubled my revenue in the past year,” Thomas said. “I think what will determine continued success for anyone is having the right packaging and presentation. People don’t want paper bags and Styrofoam containers anymore. The eyes are focusing on the packaging, and that’s what is providing the ambiance now.”

Thomas Catering has been getting calls for events recently, but there are no plans to start taking any bookings until the end of May at the earliest. Thomas said he wants to keep his schedule flexible should the county need his services again.

“I’m happy we got to assist the county with its programs. Anything I can do to help makes me feel good,” he said. “In Indio a few months ago, everyone stopped what they were doing when we pulled up and stood up and thanked us. When first responders you are trying to help are grateful and give you recognition it’s a good feeling.”

Start 2021 on the right financial foot by tackling debt Rebecca Gramuglia SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

And according to a recent survey from TopCashback.com, a cashback site, 64% of Americans are starting 2021 with credit card debt.

Whether they went over budget on holiday shopping or they want to get ahead of their finances this year, these five tips can help people to tackle debt.

Cut a o fri olous s e di Take the time this new year to reset and curb any unnecessary spending that you may have indulged in. Whether it’s ordering takeout multiple times a week, online shopping constantly or anything in between, make it a point to

identify these spending habits and limit them this coming year. And of course, a treat once in a while is O , too. Pro tip: Hold yourself accountable by enlisting a money buddy or significant other to help you stick to your money goals. se a re a e t strate t at or s for ou If paying off debt is one of your top priorities for the new year, avoid paying extra on interest charges by using a repayment strategy that works. To better tackle debt, try the “avalanche” debt-repayment method which prioritizes your debt repayment based on the interest rate. Borrowers should analyze each of their debts’ interest rates and list them from most expensive to least

expensive while making the minimum payments on all but the debt with the highest interest. The debt with the highest interest rate should have as much money as possible thrown at it above the minimum payment amount. Repeat until the highest debt has been repaid, then redirect the extra cash to the debt with the next highest interest rate. or orate a ud et t at fits our lifest le Spending and saving go hand in hand and to ensure you save and splurge within your means, consider adopting the 50 20 30 rule. Spend only up to 50% of your after-tax income on essentials, such as mortgage and taxes 20% on financial priorities, such as debt repayments

and savings and 30% on wants or lifestyle choices, such as shopping and any other personal expenses.

If you’re trying to expedite the debt repayment process, you can adapt the rule to reflect your lifestyle. Instead, try putting 30% of your monthly budget toward your financial priorities and 20% toward personal expenses. tart a i it as By paying with cash, you are limited to what you can purchase based on what you have in your wallet. In addition, you will also avoid taking on extra debt and higher interest payments. eep in mind that some stores do not accept cash. oid s e di tri ers Overspending happens for vari-

ous reasons, and it’s important to know what your spending triggers are. Whether it’s having a bad day, boredom, social media pressure, stress or anything else, try to take note and avoid these situations that will prompt you to use your credit card. Instead, consider only carrying cash, use a debit card – beware of overdraft fees – or only charge what you can pay off in full each month. And if you need to dodge spending altogether, sometimes taking a walk or stepping away from the computer can reset your mind.

R ebecca G ramuglia is a consumer exp ert at Top Cashback .com.

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How families can comfortably share close quarters TEMECULA – As the COVID-19 pandemic stretched on, families had to adapt to changing situations. Quarantine proved challenging even for the most resilient people, and families sharing close quarters found ways to stay calm and comfortable under one roof.

During the pandemic, families have spent more time together thanks to school closures, remote working and social distancing restrictions that limited contact between people who live in different households. The home improvement resource BobVila.com said that the average home in the United States is around 1,760 square feet, but when everyone is clamoring for a spot to spend most of their days, even the most expansive home can begin to feel a bit too confined. The following are some ways families can live comfortably when sharing close quarters for extended periods of time.

Designate personal spaces.

Bedrooms can be private respites, but they’re not necessarily the best places for people to spend the majority of their time. Try to create nooks that family members can call their own, like a man cave in the garage or a desk in a spare

room for school lessons.

Designate times for common areas. Make a schedule that designates spaces for specific times, particularly for those who may need uninterrupted study or work periods.

Establish defined routines. Stick to a routine so that everyone at home knows what to expect and when. Parents can work around children’s school schedules when they know how school days are arranged. Children can avoid interrupting meetings if they realize that meetings occur at the same time each day. Set break times for meals so everyone can take a break and spend time together each day.

Voice concerns and keep communication open. Family members should be able to freely express frustrations, anger or even fear of situations without being judged, according to the wellness resource Step to Health. Make sure everyone in the home recognizes others’ feelings are valid.

Get out when you can. Family members can opt for safe interactions with friends or peers when needed. Engaging in conversation or getting a perspective from someone outside of the home can be beneficial. Even a short stroll alone outdoors can help to reduce

There are some ways families can live comfortably when sharing close uarters for extended periods of time.

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stress. Parents of young children may want to establish a “quaranteam” with other caregivers so they can get a respite outside the home and leave the children with trusted help.

Use this as an opportunity to grow. Spending more time together can be beneficial. Use the time together to make meals as a family, talk more, engage in family game nights, and build stronger

relationships.

Some patience and cooperation can help families make the most of spending so much time together at home.

Mary Venerable receives a NAACP Legacy Award.

George Brown is named a NAACP Legacy Award honoree.

Richard Gordon is a NAACP Legacy Award honoree.

NAACP from page B -1 My husband would tell me it’s because I was in charge,” she said.

Her husband died after 52 years of marriage. She has two sons, three grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. Her theme for staying young has always been “Help people, stay active, love God and keep the faith.”

Legacy Award recipient Barbara Anderson is a native Californian born in the San Diego area and lives in an historic home built in 1937 in Lake Elsinore. She graduated from San Diego State College, ansas State Teachers College and Emporia State University, earning her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in library and information science.

Anderson worked as a librarian in the cities of Los Angeles, San Diego and Riverside, as well as for the U.S. Army in Europe. After working as a librarian for San Bernardino University, she retired from San Bernardino County in 1974.

She served as president of the American Association of University Women of the Temecula Valley Branch. After retiring, she moved to Lake Elsinore and became a member of the Women’s Club, various area churches and a member of the Friends of the Library. She was the president of the Black Arts and Cultural Club, a contributor to the Lake Elsinore Princess Boat Project, a volunteer with voters’ registration activities and a poll watcher during elections. She worked with SHARE Community, the National Food Program and with the English as a Second Language Program.

She attended Lake Elsinore City Council meetings, providing input related to the Lake Elsinore Library development. She is a life member of NAACP Branch 1034 and served as chair of the Scholarship Committee and the Election Committee for several years.

Anderson credits her mother as an inspiration for her educational path. “ ou may not be better than anyone else, but you’re just as good,” her mother told her.

Anderson experienced racial prejudice in junior high school when the assistant principal and some teachers did not believe she was doing her own homework, but she persevered and excelled in education.

She was the first Black county librarian in the state and the first minority department head in San Bernardino County. She was also one of three California delegates to attend President Jimmy Carter’s White House Conference on Communications and Information Sciences. She was involved in the design and building of over 20 libraries and developed library ser-

Barbara Anderson receives a NAACP Legacy Award, Feb. 21.

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vices for underserved communities in San Bernardino and Riverside counties, as well as negotiating state and federal grants for library construction and services.

Anderson helped develop rules and guidelines for the California Black Librarian Organization and Conference.

In reflecting on her many decades of public service, she said, “I think it’s necessary to find your own self, to look at what you can do not what you can get from somebody else. But within yourself, there is something that drives you. ou have to identify that and build on it.”

George Brown was also honored with a Legacy Award. Eighty-four years ago, Brown was born into the first Black family in Lake Elsinore. Brown, his sister and brother attended Lake Elsinore schools through graduation, and Brown was a record-breaking track runner in high school and at Chaffey College.

Brown’s first job was working on a cattle ranch. Next, he went to work with the Pacific Clay Company in Alberhill where he learned how to operate motorized equipment. Thereafter, he worked with the state of California as the first Black equipment operator. After passing the equipment operator test with Riverside County, he worked for the city of Riverside as the first Black equipment operator.

He retired from the county in 1980.

Brown was asked whether he experienced racism in his working years. He shared that he wanted to love both sides and that there were several White people who gave him opportunities. When he did hear racial slurs from a distance, he said he would, “turn around, smile and keep on going. I couldn’t let nothing bother me, because I was making money. It never bothered me. I was moving so fast.”

He shared how he worked 16hour days at various jobs using numerous skills for 50 years.

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working with the local police authority in Lake Elsinore to make a difference in the community. He worked with troubled youth who had legal school violations. He taught equipment operation and other skills to a group of boys for a five-week period that helped them build a good work ethic. As a result, the boys earned a clear record to graduate from high school.

He shared at the award presentation about his desire to work with the NAACP Branch 1034 to provide opportunities for youth who could “fall through the cracks.” “ ids who didn’t have a chance to go to college could do something else,” he said.

He shared ideas for bringing young people to his Lake Elsinore ranch to learn a trade or skill.

Brown is a life member of the NAACP Branch 1034 and has supported the branch with donations.

He also started the Black Arts and Cultural Club where he served for more than five years as president.

In 2007, he received an award from the National FFA Organization for his work with youth.

Brown said that he is a “poor little boy with a rich mind” and plans to write a book of his memoirs.

“God has been really, really good to me and my family coming to Lake Elsinore,” Brown said.

A friend said of Brown that “He loves the earth, people and flowers.”

Richard Gordon was also honored as a NAACP Legacy Awardee. Gordon is a poet-playwright who has lived in Lake Elsinore for over 50 years. Gordon received his bachelor’s degree in theater arts from California State University Fullerton. His book of poetry “Orange Sherbet and Hot Chocolate” was published in 1979. He is the author and illustrator of “Martin and The Mountaintop,” a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther ing Jr. His play “The Bulldog and the Bear” won him the Lorraine Hansberry and the Michael anin Playwriting Awards in 1983. Gordon’s poetry

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was published in Essence magazine and was featured in Lindsay Patterson’s anthology “A Rock Against the Wind.”

At the presentation, Gordon shared, “I grew up in a time when we didn’t have a positive image of being Black in the 40s. Everything that you saw in society said that you were second class, and some of us embraced that.”

Gordon shared his poem from “Orange Sherbet and Hot Chocolate,” “that says what happened to me in getting to the heart of who I am and the heart of my pride and the heart of my love. It’s called Black Love ’ “ Black , Black was a hurting word, until I look ed deep into my Mother’ s face.

She was Black as her Bible and beautiful as its verse.

Black as pol ished ebony and beautiful as freedom.

Black as Africa and beautiful as heritage.

But Black as me And beautiful as love.”

After reading, Gordon shared insights about the creative life.

“Creativity is the second greatest gift God gave to man next to love.

Creativity is going beyond your intellect, opening another door and being open to whatever is out there. ou want to go beyond what is in you that transcends this body.”

Numerous times he referred to

the passion, preparation and work that it takes to fulfill one’s purpose, but he also shared that occasionally a poem arrives spontaneously or that abilities come from outside of oneself – such as when his wife Carol encouraged him to draw his own illustrations for his book “Martin and the Mountaintop.”

He still believes those illustrations came from beyond him with the support of his wife.

Reflecting on his 57 years of marriage, Gordon, who’s wife died one year ago, said that wanting the happiness of one’s spouse over one’s own happiness is a key to a solid marriage and to surviving many things in life. Gordon has eight children and 50 grandchildren and great-grandchildren and loves to see how he and his wife have inspired them to “be a positive force in this world.”

All four NAACP Legacy Award recipients said they were blessed in their lives.

“It’s not necessarily about color, but it’s about what’s right,” Oliver said. “So, we continue to pursue what’s right. Then we pursue change, and we will make a difference.”

“Success is not necessarily fame or money,” Gordon said. “Success is fulfillment of purpose. The more you understand that the more successful you are. The more you do in that spirit, the more the things you do will last. I believe that.”

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HEALTH

Hospitals receive $1.125M to increase access to health care and address physician shortage RIVERSIDE COUNT – Universal Health Services Southern California Medical Education announced it received $1.125 million in CalMedForce awards to increase access to health care and address physician shortages. Of the total grant, $225,000 will support Emergency Medicine Residency Program training, $225,00 will support Internal Medicine Program training and $675,000 will support Family Medicine Program training.

The local residency program will help increase access to care in the region and expand the physician workforce. UHS Southern California Medical Education Consortium Residency Program works directly with local UHS hospitals in Riverside County, including Corona Regional Medical Center, Southwest Healthcare System’s Inland Valley Medical Center and Rancho Springs Medical Center and Temecula Valley Hospital.

CalMedForce funding is generated by voter-approved Proposition 56 tobacco tax revenues in 2016, and the latest award cycle will support 202 residency positions in 101 graduate medical education programs at hospitals and clinics throughout California, with an emphasis on those serving medically underserved communities. This round of funding also represented the largest applicant pool 541 residents and 122 applications requesting over $96

million in funding.

“We are incredibly grateful to CalMedForce and the state of California for their support of UHS SoCal MEC’s residency programs and GME training across the state,” Dr. Michael Nduati, chief academic officer of UHS Southern California Medical Education Consortium, said. “We have a significant physician shortage in our region of Riverside County and this grant allows us to grow the programs needed to train physicians who will stay in the region and help improve the overall health of the community. This is one of the best investments the people of California could make for the future of robust quality health care in our state, and we at UHS are honored to train the next generation of health care leaders.”

The California Future Health Workforce Commission estimated that California will need 4,700 additional primary care clinicians by 2025 and approximately 4,100 more by 2030 to meet demand.

Physicians for a Healthy California, in partnership with the University of California, established the CalMedForce grant program to help address California’s looming physician shortage because medical school graduates must continue training in an accredited, specialty-specific GME residency program to obtain a medical license and care for patients independently.

“CalMedForce continues to

The Universal Health Services Southern California Medical Education’s Consortium Residency Program team receives 1.125 million in CalMedForce awards for Riverside County residency programs.

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demonstrate the high demand and need for GME opportunities,” Lupe Alonzo-Diaz, president and CEO of Physicians for a Healthy California, said. “The lack of sufficient residency spots contributes to California’s physician shortage and limits the number of new doctors entering the workforce. With COVID-19 impacting life for the foreseeable future, programs like CalMedForce are even more essential to protect access to care for all Californians.”

To date, CalMedForce released over $114 million for 261 awards to 121 GME programs across California to retain and expand GME programs in primary care such as family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology and in emergency medicine.

“We understand the vital statewide need for this program and the funding it provides to support California’s future physicians,” Dr. Cathryn Nation, vice

president for health sciences at University of California office of the president, said. “The annual demand for funding reflects the importance of this program and its focus on the needs of medically underserved groups and communities.”

For more information, visit http CalMedForce.org or http www.socalresidency.com.

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Inter Valley Health Plan offers free health education and wellness classes for April POMONA – Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Inter Valley Health Plan is offering their free Vitality Series classes online in April for adults 55 and over.

Join “Make a Terracotta Windchime” Tuesday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants can try this easy-to-make and inexpensive windchime on their own or as a project with their grandchildren.

The supply list is provided.

Attend “Dealing with Dizziness” Wednesday, April 7, from noon to 1 p.m. Dizziness, vertigo and Meneir’s disease are included in this discussion about the many different types of dizziness and what you can do to improve your condition and stay on your feet.

Or check out “Control Clutter Chaos in your Home” Thursday, April 8, from 9-11 a.m. Is clutter taking over your life April is

Spring Cleaning Month and it’s a good time to get rid of clutter in your home. Learn simple techniques to get your home and life in control again.

The “Master Gardener Class Citrus Tree Care” will be held Thursday, April 8, from 11 a.m. to 12 30 p.m. as a Riverside Master Gardener will explain what you need to know about planting, feeding, pruning and caring for citrus trees to yield your best crop ever.

The Friday Fitness Class will meet Friday, April 9, from 10 a.m. to noon. Exercise can reduce stress and weight, build stronger bones, improve our brain health and your quality of life. The ongoing class meets every two weeks to feature new exercises and ideas to keep us healthy and well. Anyone may join at any time, so invite the people you care about.

Attend “Workshop Create Income from your 401 or IRA” Wednesday, April 14, from noon to 2 p.m. Are you prepared for retirement Need to know what to do with your employer retirement plan How much can you spend How do you make that money last Join us to answer these questions and learn how to spend your savings, in what order, and how to get a guaranteed income stream for the rest of your life.

Join “The Art of Creative Journaling” Thursday, April 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. as artist Elizabeth Preston demonstrates how this form of art therapy may improve and balance your brain health, reduce stress and more. Be ready to begin your own journal and begin improving your life. A supply list will be provided. This class is interactive join via computer with

a camera and share your progress with instructor.

Discover “Managing Diabetes” Tuesday, April 20, from noon to 2 p.m. An in-depth look at how to prevent the health complications associated with diabetes. Tips on carb-counting, glycemic control and meal planning are included in this full hour of information to help you control your diabetes- before it controls you.

The Friday Fitness Class will meet Friday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to noon. Exercise can reduce stress and weight, build stronger bones, improve our brain health and quality of life. The ongoing class that meets every two weeks to learn new exercises and ideas to keep us healthy and well. Anyone may join in at any time, so invite people you care about.

Attend “Lunchtime Learning

Financial Planning for Women” Wednesday, April 28, from noon to 2 p.m. On average, American women live 10.9 years beyond the number of years in retirement they’ve saved for. Now is the time to start planning for your senior care and or your aging parents.

Financial experts, Tracy Haraksin of Pacific Advisors and Pam Bergman-Swartz, senior real estate specialist, explain key aspects of planning for your future finances, health care and housing.

Registration is required to get the login information. To register or see the complete schedule of free online classes, visit http www.ivhp.com vitality, call 800886-4471 or call TT 711, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays.

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Keep up with hearing health during COVID-19 pandemic Diane Nens UNITEDHEALTHCARE HEARING

Diane Nens is audiologist and senior clinical director with UnitedHealthcare Hearing.

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While COVID-19 most frequently affects the lungs, other parts of the body may also be impacted, such as a loss of taste and smell. For a smaller number of people, instances of hearing loss are emerging, according to the International Journal of Audiology.

Of equal or greater concern is that some people with hearing loss may be opting to delay treatment, in part due to COVID-19 exposure concerns with in-person medical appointments for testing and care.

While hearing aid sales reached nearly 3.5 million in 2020, that represents a significant decline compared to the previous year,

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Hearing loss is the third most common chronic condition among older Americans, affecting more than 48 million people nationwide.

Hearing loss may become even more widespread in the future, in part because of an aging population and the frequent use of earbud headphones, which can contribute to noise-induced hearing loss.

Here are five tips to consider related to hearing loss during the COVID-19 pandemic and in the future: re e t eari loss efore it starts People’s ability to hear declines naturally as they age, especially among people over 65. But exposure to loud sounds – both one-time and cumulatively – can contribute to noise-induced hearing loss. To help reduce risk, consider limiting exposure to loud sounds and the use of earbud headphones, especially when listening to music or movies on a mobile device. Consider over-the-ear headphones – especially models with noise-canceling properties – as those are generally considered a better option than earbuds. When using earbuds, follow the “60 60 rule ” listen for no more than 60 minutes at a time and at no more than 60% of the player’s maximum volume. oo for si s of eari loss For some people in the early stages of hearing loss, there is an expectation – and hope – the problem will resolve itself or improve

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eventually. The reality is hearing loss tends to gradually worsen over time without treatment. Unlike a broken bone or other physical injury, hearing follicles don’t regrow or repair themselves. Once someone has hearing loss, the most effective treatment is usually hearing aids. Common signs of hearing loss include turning up the volume on the TV or radio to levels that others find too loud, having trouble hearing people on the phone and difficulty following conversations in noisy environments. aluate testi o tio s Online hearing screeners can help people identify potential signs of hearing loss and start the process for accessing care. Meanwhile, some primary care physicians are starting to offer hearing testing, making it more convenient to follow recommended guidelines, which include being screened at least every decade through age 50 and then at three-year intervals thereafter. Consider checking with your employer-sponsored or Medicare Advantage health plan, which may connect you with an audiologist or hearing health professional for testing. e o i e t e ris s of a oidi treat e t While some people may think diminished hearing is merely a nuisance or a sign of aging, it can have a significant impact on people’s overall health and wellbeing. For instance, people with hearing loss are 32% more likely to be hospitalized and have a 300% greater risk of falling, according to the Better Hearing Institute.

For people in the workforce with

hearing loss, the condition reduces household income by an average of $12,000 per year the use of hearing aids can mitigate up to 50% of that loss. Importantly, people with hearing loss who obtain treatment experience a lower risk of falls, dementia and depression, as compared to individuals who delay treatment.

Co sider irtual are a d o e-deli er o tio s Some new regulations and companies are changing the way hearing aids are sold, helping to bring down costs. Through homedelivery options, people may be able to purchase quality, customprogrammed hearing aids for less than $1,000 per device – a potential savings of up to 60% compared to devices sold through traditional channels. As technology has improved and programming has become more precise, people with hearing test results may be able to order custom-programmed hearing aids, have them delivered to their doorstep and then adjusted virtually through a smartphone, potentially avoiding the need for in-person appointments with hearing health professionals.

About 80% of people who could benefit from using a hearing aid do not actually use them, often because of cost, limited knowledge, or lack of access to a hearing health professional. By considering these tips, people may be able to maintain or improve their hearing health and contribute to their overall well-being.

D iane Nens is audiologist and senior clinical director with U nitedHealthcare Hearing.

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Visit Temecula Valley shares spring recipes from Temecula Valley chefs Remove the cover, if necessary to get the liquid to evaporate the bottom of the pot should be just about all melted fat when done, 2 1 2 to 3 hours.

Strain the mixture; reserve the fat and discard the garlic, bay leaf, rosemary and any gristle.

Transfer the pork to a bowl and mash it into small shreds with the back of a fork. Add 1 4 cup of the reserved fat and stir to combine.

Taste and season with salt and pepper, keeping in mind that the colder you serve the rillettes, the less salty they will taste. Roll the rillettes into a roulade and refrigerate. Covered tightly, they will keep for at least a week. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Rosemary and other fresh spring herbs make Pork Rilletes by Chef Matthew Steffen at Cork Fire itchen. Valley News/Courtesy photos

TEMECULA – Two top chefs in Temecula Valley share their favorite spring recipes and the inspiration behind them. Spring is a favorite time of year to visit to enjoy the outdoors and colorful blossoms. Dining options both indoor and out are available in Old Town Temecula and Temecula Valley Wine Country. Temecula Valley’s standout chefs blend their creativity with locally grown ingredients, as demonstrated in the following recipes.

“I’ve chosen to share this recipe because this was a winning dish for the SoCal Chef open,” executive chef Matthew Steffen at Cork Fire itchen, Temecula Creek Inn said. “It features pork, which is a nod to our mascot Porter the pig, and it incorporates fresh items from our own on-site garden.

“This dish is a play on charcuterie, which demonstrates CF ’s ability to take inspiration from a well-known dish and add our own little twist to it. Instead of typical pork rillettes, I took inspiration from Southern California and modified it to embody the farm-totable movement. I love being able to use locally grown springtime favorites such as avocados and gooseberries to make this awardwinning dish,” he said.

Executive chef Leah Di Bernardo at E.A.T. Marketplace shares the inspiration behind her dishes.

“My daughter was recently diagnosed as celiac combined with a gut issue that means no dairy,” she said. “I challenged myself to come up with a gluten-free pasta in a decadent cream sauce that any 18-year-old would love.

“This dish is inspired by many years of making my Nona’s pasta recipes but tweaking it to a vegan and gluten-free dish. The star ingredients are cashews because cashews have amazing heart-healthy fatty acids, trace minerals, magnesium, copper and are super low in sugar, making them great brain food,” she said. or illetes C ef Matt e teffe Cor ire it e Start to finish 3 hours, 30 minutes Serves 4-6 Ingredients • 20 to 25 black peppercorns • 4 allspice berries • 2 cloves • 8 coriander seeds • 2 pounds fatty, pork head and belly, cleaned head • salt • 1 garlic clove, lightly crushed • 1 bay leaf • 1 sprig fresh rosemary • 2 cups unsalted chicken stock • 2 sprigs cilantro • 1 cup orange juice Directions: Heat the oven to 275 degrees.

Put the peppercorns, allspice, cloves and coriander in a spice grinder or clean coffee grinder and process until finely ground.

Put the pork in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven and sprinkle with salt and the spice mixture. Add the garlic, bay leaf, rosemary and stock and put the pot over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, cover and put the pot in the oven. Cook, checking every now and then, until the pork is falling apart and beginning to caramelize and the stock has almost entirely evaporated.

a alsa erde • 1 bunch green onions • 5 tomatillos • 1 garlic clove, sliced • 1 lemon, zest only • 1 2 ounce serrano chile • 1 2 cup cilantro • 1 ounce rice wine vinegar • 2 ounces olive oil In a blender, blend all ingredients and season with salt and pepper. oose err alsa • 1 pint gooseberries, quartered • 1 julienned • 1 lemon, zest only • 1 ounce hickory smoked olive oil Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl and season with salt and pepper. arde C ile arissa • 1 small carrot • 1 shallot • 1 garlic clove • 1 red tomato • 1 Fresno chile • 1 teaspoon paprika • 1 teaspoon harissa spice • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 teaspoon sherry Roast all dry items in the oven until all items are caramelized.

Place ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth finishing with the vinegar and salt and pepper. s ara us alad C ef ea i er ardo Maret la e Start to finish 30 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients • 1 pound large asparagus, woody ends trimmed • 3 ounces fresh arugula • 1 4 shredded radicchio • 1 2 cup fresh peas, blanched, then immersed in ice cold water for 10 minutes or until cool • 1 large avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped • 1 4 cup vegan cheese • 1 2 cup chopped pistachios • 1 blood orange- supreme • 1 teaspoon hemp seeds • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste i ai rette • 1 4 cup olive oil • 2 tablespoon lemon juice • 1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar • 1 teaspoon honey • 1 clove garlic, minced • osher salt and black pepper, to taste Directions: First, make the dressing. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, agave honey and smashed-minced garlic and 1 teaspoon blood orange juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste, whisk well, then slow drizzle in olive oil while whisking. eep in a jar and shake vigorously

Fresh asparagus is shredded with a vegetable peeler for a light spring salad from Chef Leah Di Bernardo, E.A.T. Marketplace.

before using.

Wash the asparagus, pat dry with paper towel. Cut 1-1.5 inches of ends off, making sure to get the lighter-green woodsy ends off. Using a vegetable peeler, lay asparagus spear flat on a cutting board. Starting at the bottom end, use the peeler to shave it into long thin strips or ribbons. Put shavings in medium large bowl until done.

This step can be done the day before, hold shavings in ice-cold water overnight, drain and pat dry.

Peel blood orange from top to bottom, removing all white pith, revealing the flesh. Cut segments between each membrane.

Add the arugula and shredded radicchio to the shaved asparagus, peas and pistachio, then lightly toss. Add medium diced avocado, lightly toss again, add salt and pepper to taste. Top with blood orange segments, shaved cheese and hemp seeds. Drizzle more dressing over the salad and serve. e a Crea Mus roo asta C ef ea i erardo Mar et la e Decadent creamy vegan pasta bowl with pan fried mushrooms and cashew cream sauce.

Start to finish overnight, 30 minutes active time Serves 4-6 Cas e Crea au e • 1 1 2 cup cashews, soaked overnight in cold water or soaked 30 minutes in boiling water • 1 cup plant-based unsweetened milk • 2 tablespoon nutritional yeast • 1 2 to 1 teaspoon paprika • 2 teaspoon lemon juice • 1 2 teaspoon salt In a blender, add all ingredients for cream sauce soaked drained cashews, unsweetened milk, 1 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard, paprika, nutritional yeast, lemon juice and salt. Blend on high speed until the cashews turn creamy with no lumps. If there are lumps in the sauce, it may be because the nuts didn’t soak long enough or that the blender doesn’t have enough power. That’s O , the sauce will still be delicious anyway. Set aside.

Notes Soak the cashews at least 12 hours in cold water.

Soaked cashews become really soft and can easily blend into a thick cream when combined with liquids, which is the trick for a smooth cashew sauce. The liquid can be vegetable stock, nut milk or a combo of both. The best ratio of soaked cashews liquid to create a creamy vegan pasta sauce is 1 cup of liquid for 1 1 2 cup of soaked cashews. Then, depending on desired creaminess of pasta, liquid can be reduced to 3 4 cup or increase and simmer the pasta into the sauce to thicken. Nutritional yeast is great to add a cheesy flavor to the vegan creamy pasta sauce. Other great spices to add are garlic powder, onion powder, salt, cumin or turmeric or cayenne to spice it up.

Follow Visit Temecula Valley on Instagram to crave more chef spring creations visittemecula.

Temecula Valley is open and welcomes local visitors. The businesses have strict cleaning protocols to ensure everyone’s safety

and comfort because they consider the health of their employees and guests top priority. They have met and often succeeded county and state requirements. Face masks are strongly recommended when visiting and be kind to the workers, they are doing everything they can to make the experience an enjoyable one.

Temecula Valley is a popular Southern California destination that includes Temecula Valley

Wine Country, Old Town Temecula and Pechanga Resort Casino.

In 2019, Wine Enthusiast named it a 10 Best Wine Travel Destination.

Visit Temecula Valley is the region’s official tourism marketing organization and resource for visitors. For current information on what is open and what to expect, visit http VisitTemeculaValley. com info.

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R eserved W ine Tastings, P onte W inery

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L ive M usic, M idnight R ide, M asia de la Vinya

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS N o t i c e t o o u r r e a d e r s : E vents and businesses are under state orders for social distancing and recommendations to wear face mask s to reduce the sp read of COV I D -1 9 , p lease contact event spons ors before attending for the latest updat es.

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Tasty Tuesdays offers free cooking lesson through the Temecula Teen one Tuesdays, March 23, April 6 and April 20 on oom. Participants will learn how to make recipes that are available on Teen one Google Classroom. The week before the oom cooking lesson, participants will receive a link to a video identifying the ingredients and supplies needed, as well as the oom login link. To register, visit http TemeculaCA.gov Register.

For additional information, call 951-694-6410.

C MM ril Daytime. Enjoy a free photo shoot at Rose Haven Heritage Garden, 30592 Jedediah Smith Road, in Temecula. Capture yourself, your loved ones and your furry family members with a photoshoot at Rose Garden. Open certain hours. For more information, call 951-693-2814. ril to ril Participate in a Virtual Run Hike Ride on the Santa Rosa Plateau in Murrieta to benefit the Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Education Foundation. Run, hike or ride anywhere, anytime or through the winding oak-lined trails at the Sylvan Meadows trail area on the Santa Rosa Plateau.

The event offers a 5 or 10 for runners, hikers and bicycle or horseback riders. With one adult registration, children 12 and under are free. Registration fees for the 5 or 10 are $40 for general public and for $30 SRPNEF members.

The half-marathon and family event is $45 for general public and for $35 SRPNEF members.

Teams of 20 more are $15 per person. Register at SRPNEF at http www.srpnef.org or https runsignup.com Race CA Murrieta SantaRosaPlateauRunHikeRide. ril to ril 9 p.m. Residents can participate in the Step into Spring 5 Run sponsored by the Temecula Community Services Department. A swag bag pickup will be held March 19 from 5-7 p.m. at the Temecula Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Road. To register, visit http TemeculaCA.gov Register. For more information, call 951-694-6410 or email FI T@TemeculaCA.gov. ril – Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4089, 28075 Diaz Road, in Temecula invites the public to attend Vietnam War Commemoration Day 2021 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free lunch for veterans included. Attendees must wear a mask and practice social distancing. For more information, visit http temeculavalleyvfw.org. ril Holocaust Remembrance Foundation of the Valley presents the annual March to Remember in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day, featuring Shahar Azani, former member of the Israeli Consulate and Deputy Ambassador to enya, senior vice president of the Jewish Broadcasting Service in New ork and founder of Fourth Dimension Strategy, and Ester Famiglietti, survivor born in an internment camp shortly following the liberation who will tell her story along with her parents’ experiences. The virtual event will be available on ouTube Sunday, April 11, at 2 p.m. search for “hrfvorg.” The in-person event at 412 Church of Murrieta, 41831 McAlby Court, Suite B, in Murrieta, will be limited due to the coronavirus pandemic and will include march, dancing, presentation and candle lighting ceremony. To register, call 855-955-5017 or email hrfvmemorial@gmail.com. Donate to the Holocaust Remembrance Founda-

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by Vincerzo’s Olive Tree Restaurant. Enjoy 18 holes of golf, live and silent auctions to benefit Animal Friends of the Valleys. Visit their website to sponsor play.

If you know a homebound older adult, resources in Menifee are available, including grab and go, cooked and frozen food for pickup, Courtesy Pantry items and meals delivered with no contact. Three days of emergency food can be delivered immediately or restaurant meal delivery for those who don’t qualify for food assistance programs. Call 800510-2020 for help.

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

– 7 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. The Temecula Winchester Swap Meet continues at 33280 Newport Road in Winchester Saturdays and Sundays only. The small local swap meet is only 50 cents for entry, and anyone under age 10 is free admission. No dogs allowed.

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

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

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rus Memorial and Peace Garden opened at 30268 Civic Center Drive in Menifee, sponsored by the Interfaith Council and local businesses. ril 10 a.m. Attend the virtual presentation “Macular Degeneration Everything you never wanted to know and what can actually be done to help” by Dr. Richard J. Shuldiner, OD, FAA, president of The International Academy of Low Vision Specialists. Registration is required at http bit.ly 2lowvision4-7 or call 951-898 -2020. For a free phone consultation or more information, call 888-610-2020 or visit http www.LowVisionCare.com. ril – 9-10 30 a.m. Be the voice of a foster child; CASA is looking for volunteers for Voices for Children. CASAs work oneon-one with children and become their advocate. Training is available. To register, visit http www.

SPEA UPNOW.org or call Riverside County at 951-472-9301.

Other classes will be presented April 5, 13, 16 and 19. ril - – 5-6 30 p.m. Mondays. Dorland Mountain Arts offers a four-week course, “From Journal Writing to Book Writing” via oom with author Edith Lynn Hornik-Beer. The cost is $75.

Register by calling 951-302-3837, emailing info@dorlandartscolony. org or visiting http www.dorlandartscolony.org. ril 10 a.m. Menifee Community Partners will meet on oom. Use the link to join at https cityofmenifee-us.zoom. us j 88078133176 pwd bDl0NW hsRFN c FwVEdTMHFMR1A1 UT09 with Meeting ID 880 7813 3176 and Password 868646. Dial in with 1 669-900-6833 US (San Jose For more information, email Chelsea Bollinger at cbolliner@ cityofmenifee.us. ril – 11 a.m. Temecula Valley Republican Women Federated welcome back luncheon and fundraiser will be held at Monteleone Meadows, 35245 Briggs Road, in Murrieta. The cost is $35 per person with keynote speaker Pastor Tim Thompson of 412 Church. RSVP by April 22 by emailing tvrwf@gmail.com or calling 951-694-1716.

Noon to 1 p.m.

Attend Murrieta Wildomar Chamber of Commerce’s weekly business briefing via oom or watch live on Facebook every Wednesday. Register required at https bit. ly MWCBizBriefing. The chamber business briefing is an opportunity to hear from city, county and business leaders about current and relevant business information.

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

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

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

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

10-11 30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

– The Murrieta Garden Club meets each month at the Murrieta Community Center, 41810 Juniper St., in Murrieta.

Anyone who likes to garden or is interested in plants is welcome.

Memberships are $10 per year.

Find more information about the monthly event or project on Facebook.

– Temecula Valley Rose Society meets each month.

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

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

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

Sons of Norway Scandinavia meet the first Saturday of every month from September to June. The virtual meetings are held on oom, at 11 a.m. Join oom meeting at https us02web.zoom.us j 4232348177 pwd eDd1SDlDdW5sdVowWUp 1N3pB mpG z09 with the Meeting ID 423 234 817 and passcode yCp0js. Everyone is welcome to enjoy some virtual company with fellow Scandinavians. For more information, call 951-849-1690.

– Parent Support Group is available for parents whose children of any age struggle with addiction. Education, skills and support are available in Temecula. For more information, call 951-775-4000 or email info@ thecenter4l ifechange.com.

The city of Menifee offers a fitness class on oom Mondays through Fridays at 7 a.m., at 9 a.m. and at 12 30 p.m. For more information, contact 951-723-3880 or visit http www. cityofmenifee.us register.

Easter Bunny to greet children at Kay Ceniceros Center in Menifee Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

The day before Easter, Saturday, April 3, children can meet the Easter bunny, collect eggs and other treats in Menifee, during the COVID-19 pandemic provided the registration is completed.

Sponsored by the city of Menifee and moved from its usual spot at Central Park off Civic

Center Drive, Spring Fest will be held in a special drive-up event at the ay Ceniceros Center, 29995 Evans Road, in Menifee. The free day of family fun invites residents to drive along the “Bunny Trail,” to meet the Easter Bunny, to participate in a few written games and to grab a bag of Easter eggs.

Space for the special event was limited, and people were expected to register at http www.cityofm-

enifee.us specialevents. The event registration is full, and a waitlist was started.

The city planned five hourly sessions beginning at 9 a.m. up through 1 p.m.

For more information, call 951723-3880.

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

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Fitness classes, cheer, ballet and more April 2-9 Lexington Howe STAFF WRITER

E ditor’ s Note: D ue to current state and county health orders, residents should call ahead and see if an event is still available before registering or attending. P lease comp ly with county and state health orders, including washing your hands, wearing a face mask and staying 6 -feet away from other p eop le while social distancing.

Step into Spring 5K Temecula presents the first ever Step into Spring 5 . Participants

can complete this 5 at their own pace, location and timeframe through April 4.

For more information on registering, visit https temeculaca. gov CivicAlerts.aspx AID 977.

Volunteer Day: Fallbrook Land Conservancy Fallbrook Land Conservancy is hosting a volunteer day at Monserate Mountain Preserve Saturday, April 3, from 8-10 a.m. Projects include trail improvements, habitat restoration and erosion control.

Tools and training provided bring gloves, water and sun protection.

Masks are required when checking

in and working near others.

For more information, visit https www.facebook.com events 729887667903468.

Temecula Teen Z one: Tasty Tuesdays The Temecula’s Teen one currently is hosting an extension of the Tasty Tuesday Program.

Guests can join staff on oom for a free cooking lesson every other Tuesday.

To register or learn more info, visit http TemeculaCA.gov register, or contact 951-694-6410.

Pre-K Fitness Fun 101 On Wednesdays, from April 7,

to May 26, Temecula is hosting a new program designed to engage preschoolers in organized fitness activities, ages 4-6.

For more information or to register, visit https secure.rec1.com CA temecula-ca catalog.

Glitz Cheer Learn the fundamentals of basic cheer-leading skills, April 7 to May 26. This class focuses on leadership, community building, cooperation, self-confidence, respect and friendship.

For more information, visit https secure.rec1.com CA temecula-ca catalog.

Ballet Folklorico Learn the beautiful and traditional folk dances of Mexico, April 5-26, with beginner and intermediate advanced classes being offered.

For more information, visit https secure.rec1.com CA temecula-ca catalog.

For more information on a variety of other classes the city of Temecula is offering, visit https secure.rec1.com CA temecula-ca catalog.

Lexington Howe can be reached by email at lhowe@reedermedia. com.

fits the bill because he’s a civilian with no government connections, and because no reputable spy program would ever recruit him.

He agrees only after promises are made about his safety, but Franks and Donovan don’t seem like the types to go out of their way to keep those promises.

Wynne makes several “business” trips to the Soviet Union, gradually building up a friendship with Penkovsky. But he’s affected by the danger of these missions, and his wife Sheila, played by Buckley, can tell something is wrong. She thinks he has a more extramarital reason for repeatedly skipping the country. Wynne wants to tell her what he’s really doing, but that of course would compromise the missions, so he has to keep telling a series of unconvincing lies that she can’t stand.

Eventually Penkovsky feels the walls closing in around him and he needs to defect, something Donovan promised she’d help him do. But she can’t deal with him directly, her superiors and Franks want her to wash her hands of the whole thing, and it’s too risky to send Wynne anymore. Wynne, however, feels a sense of obligation to his friend, and Donovan grows a conscience that even she didn’t know she had. She and Wynne travel to the Soviet Union to extract Penkovsky, but the plan is foiled. Wynne goes to a gulag, and the film turns into a prison interrogation movie much like

“The Mauritanian,” the film that won Jodie Foster a Golden Globe but came up empty in the Oscar nominations. This film’s advertising didn’t make much mention of the jarring tonal shift of the imprisonment portion, maybe because it would be considered a spoiler, but the film is based on a true story, and it’s an unavoidable chapter.

The good news is that all the actors put their backs into “The Courier.” Among the best scenes are Cumberbatch losing his mind in prison, Buckley visiting Cumberbatch in prison, Brosnahan telling Cumberbatch that he and his family probably won’t survive a nuclear strike and Ninidze telling Cumberbatch that he trusts him with his life. The bad news is that even though the film is good with crafting suspense and despair, it doesn’t really work on the level of popcorn entertainment that a film in this slot needs to have. I hate to disparage a film based on the timing of its release – especially in this era – but if I want to watch a depressing movie, however solid, I can watch an Oscar nominee like “Judas and the Black Messiah” and know that what I’m watching will be well-remembered down the line.

Grade B“The Courier” is rated PG-13 for violence, partial nudity, brief language and smoking throughout.

Its running time is 113 minutes.

Contact Bob G arver at rrg2 5 1 @ nyu.edu.

Movie Review: ‘The Courier’ Bob Garver SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

“The Courier” would have done well to open last month, before the cutoff date to qualify for the Academy Awards. I doubt it would have gotten a Best Picture nomination, and Chadwick Boseman is such a lock for a posthumous Best Actor Oscar for “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” that nobody would care if Benedict Cumberbatch eked out a nomination for this film.

But it could have been a factor in the Best Supporting Actress race. That field is so scattershot that the Academy omitted Golden Globe winner Jodie Foster in the “The Mauritanian” and nominated Razzie contender Glenn Close in the “Hillbilly Elegy.” I would not have been surprised if Rachel Brosnahan, Jessie Buckley or possibly both pulled in a nomination for this film. And then the awards buzz could have given this film its best shot at commercial success, because as it is, it is a bleak film whose bleakness doesn’t translate into Oscar gold or box office green.

Cumberbatch stars as Greville Wynne, a slick traveling salesman in 1960s England, as Cold War tensions are mounting. He’s approached by MI6 representative Dickie Franks, played by Angus Wright, and CIA agent Emily Donovan, played by Brosnahan, to do some spy work on an upcoming business trip to the Soviet Union. They need some-

one to act as a go-between with Soviet colonel Oleg Penkovsky, played by Merab Ninidze, who

has decided to undermine his own government because hrushchev is too eager to go to war. Wynne

Simple ways to encourage young artists TEMECULA – No two students are the same. Some students may love to read and naturally gravitate toward English class, while others may be fascinated by the world around them and find nothing stokes their academic passions quite like the study of physics.

A passion for a given subject can make students more excited about school. But what about students with a passion for art Many school districts have cut back on fine arts classes. For example, a recent analysis of data from the State Department of Education in Oklahoma found that schools in the Sooner State cut more than 1,100 fine arts classes between 2014 and 2018.

In the face of such budget cuts, parents may need to take a more active role in support of their children’s passion for art. The following are some ways parents can

encourage that passion.

Recognize the educational value of art.

Public Broadcasting Service said that creative activities are some of the building blocks of child development. While schools may be shifting their focus to common core subjects like mathematics, parents should recognize that art can be incredibly valuable to young minds as well. For example, art can help young children develop language skills, as creating art projects, even while just a toddler, often compels children to talk about their art.

In addition, a recent report from Americans for the Arts found that art education strengthens problemsolving and critical-thinking skills.

If parents recognize the value of art, students are more likely to follow suit and reap all the rewards that art education provides.

Allow children the freedom

to create.

While technique is important for artists, young artists can benefit from some space. Other subjects are necessarily structured, but art sessions can be a great time for children to simply explore their creativity without much interference from parents or educators. A designated room for arts, including arts and crafts, can illustrate to children that their interest in the arts is important and worthy of exploration.

K eep supplies well-stocked.

Much like parents of young athletes enroll them in sports leagues or purchase the latest equipment, parents of children with a passion for art can indulge that passion by enrolling them in local art classes and keeping them well-stocked with art supplies. Even if the supplies are as simple as crayons and construction paper, their availabil-

I f parents recognize the value of art, students are more likely to follow suit and reap all the rewards that art education provides.

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ity can send children the message that their passion for art is not taken lightly.

The arts can benefit students in

myriad ways. If local school districts no longer offer art programs, it’s up to parents to find ways to encourage their children’s love of art.

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Volume 21, Issue 14

Week Two high school football scores

Chaparral’s A vory Hart and the P uma defense slows down the Rams passing game in their 34-9 victory over Murrieta Mesa in W eek Two action. Valley News/D avid Canales photo

Great Oak Q B Sean Givens (12) takes advantage of a huge hole created by junior offensive lineman Stephen W helan (65).

Valley News/R ob D avis P hotography photo

Heritage q uarterback Hayden L ara (4) looks for an open receiver with pressure from Rancho V erde’s Daylen K yles (25).

Valley News/Action Captures M edia Group photo

V ista Murrieta running back Gavin Galzote (22) breaks the tackle of a Valley News/Action Captures M edia Group photo J.W . North defender.

JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

This past week saw action from Week Two of the shortened high school football season in the area, and some of the top powerhouse teams are taking their place at the top of the standings. Here are reported results from Week Two of southwest Riverside County high school football games, inside the Valley News coverage area, that took place between March 25 and March 27. To report results or changes, email information and highlights to sp orts@ reedermedia.com by Sunday at 5 p.m. Include information about the event, including if it was a nonleague game/match, a league game/match or tournament game/match.

THURSDAY , M ARCH 25 Sunbelt League Valley View (0-2) - 12 Orange Vista (1-0) - 38 OVHS: No stats entered

Temecula V alley cannot keep up with a strong Mission Hills team, dropping their season opener 38-7 Saturday, March 27.

Valley News/D avid Canales photo

West Valley’s Fred Ference finds room to run against Tahq uitz in the Mustang’s 35-28 victory Saturday, March 27.

Valley News/Action Captures M edia Group photo

Lindfield Christian WR Caleb Powell 5 leaps across the goal line for six-points ahead of W estern Christian defenders Josh B aneq as (10) and Eric Chau.

Valley News/Andrez Imaging photo

FRIDAY . MARCH 26 Ambassador League Western Christian (0-2) - 14 Linfield Christian (1-0 - 30 LCS: No stats entered Southwestern League Chaparral (1-1) - 34 Murrieta Mesa (1-1) - 9 CHS: C. Tyler (QB) - 18 for 23, 154 yds, 2 TD; M. Majel (RB) - 23 carries, 112 yds, TD; E. Lindemans (WR) - 6 receptions, 118 yds, 2 TD; S. Dobbins (WR) - 3 receptions, 43 yds, TD. No defensive stats entered.

MMHS: No stats entered Nonleague Rancho Christian (1-0) - 53 St. Margaret’s (0-2) - 36 RCS: No stats entered Vista Murrieta (2-0) - 29 J.W. North (0-1) - 7 VMHS: No stats entered

SATURDAY , M ARCH 27 Southwestern League Murrieta Valley (2-0) - 53 Great Oak (0-2) - 35 MVHS: B. Rose (QB) - 14 for 18, 247 yds, 2 TD; D. Watts (RB) - 16 carries, 100 yds, 3 TD; D. Conners (WR) – 5 receptions, 98 yds, TD; T. Bachmeier (WR) - 5 receptions, 97 yds, TD; J. Leonard (WR) - 4 receptions, 56 yds, TD. No defensive stats entered.

GOHS: S. Givens (QB) - 14 for 23, 206 yds, 3 TD; J. Punsalan (RB) - 25 carries, 125 yds, 4 receptions, 46 yds, 3 TD; J. Pugal (WR) - 5 receptions, 43 yds, TD; C. Bryant (WR) – 3 receptions, 60 yds, TD. No defensive stats entered.

Ivy League Rancho Verde (2-0) - 28 Heritage (0-2) - 7 RVHS: No stats entered HHS: *N o stats entered

A L akeside pass intended for W R John Medina (2) is intercepted by Temescal Canyon’s Nate Frankfather (1) during afternoon play Saturday, March 27.

Mountain Pass League Tahquitz (0-2)- 28 West Valley (1-1) – 35 THS: * No stats entered WVHS: * No stats entered Nonleague Vista del Lago (2-0) - 27 Citrus Hill (1-1) – 7 CHHS: * No stats entered – Moreno Valley (0-2) - 0 San Jacinto (2-0) – 25 SJHS: * No stats entered Temescal Canyon (1-1) - 56 Lakeside (0-2) – 0 TCHS: * No stats entered LHS: * No stats entered – Hemet (1-1) - 12 Elsinore (2-0) – 48 HHS: *N o stats entered

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EHS: S. Moore (QB) - 1 for 1, 60 yds, TD; D. Harvey (RB) - 11 carries, 172 yds, 3 TD; E. Yoshinaga (RB) - 3 carries, 96 yds, 1 reception, 60 yds, 2 TD; B. Scali (RB) - 1 carry, 7 yds, TD. Defense: M. Hodges - 8 tackles, 2 QB sacks; J. Moore - 8 tackles; B. Scali - 8 tackles.

– Temecula Valley (0-1) - 7 Mission Hills (2-0) – 38 TVHS: * No stats entered * Stats not entered by the time this article went to p rint. V isit http: / / www.maxpr eps .com for updates. P hotos and sp orts scores/ stats can be submitted to spor ts@ reedermedia.com. Stats, standings, results pr ovided by MaxP reps , local AD ’ s, fans of the game and the V alley News Spor ts D epar tment.

JP R aineri can be reached by email at sp orts@reedermedia. com.

USA Baseball cancels 2021 National High School Invitational The ninth edition of the annual event will resume in 2 0 2 2 JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

USA Baseball announced recently the cancellation of the 2021 National High School Invitational presented by the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance and the Town of Cary. The event was scheduled for this past weekend at the USA Baseball National Training Complex.

The ninth edition of the annual tournament will not be rescheduled for 2021; however, USA Baseball will resume the tournament in 2022. The NHSI has been a mainstay on the organization’s calendar since its inception in 2012 in

celebration of the top high school baseball programs and players from across the country.

“It is disappointing to announce the cancellation of the National High School Invitational for the second consecutive year,” Paul Seiler, executive director and CEO of USA Baseball, said. “The health and safety of the participants, coaches and fans command our attention during this pandemic, and it remains obvious that instability surrounding COVID-19 continues to linger within every community in the nation. The cancellation of our event aims to protect these athletes and safeguard the integrity of

the participating teams’ respective seasons.”

Orange Lutheran High School in Orange, will remain the defending champions of the NHSI entering 2022 after winning its third-consecutive title in 2019.

USA Baseball is closely monitoring the ongoing coronavirus and is evaluating the status of its events scheduled for 2021. At this time, no USA Baseball-sanctioned events will take place before April 1.

USA Baseball is the national governing body for baseball in the United States and is committed to see B ASEB ALL, page C-2

The 2021 National High School I nvitational, which was scheduled for this past weekend at the USA B aseball National Training Complex in North Carolina, will be rescheduled for 2022.

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Prep sports report 3/22 to 3/26

V ista Murrieta High School’s A ddisyn Mangrum dribbles the soccer ball Tuesday, March 23, against Corona Santiago High School’s Madysen L egere.

Santiago won, 6-1.

Temecula Valley High School sophomore, atelyn Parr, gets off a solid drive on the fifth hole of the Legends Course Monday, March 22.

Valley News/Andrez Imaging photo

Valley News/Jerry Soifer photo

VALLEY NEWS SPORTS DEPARTMENT

Here are reported results from southwest Riverside County high school events that took place last week. To report results, email information and highlights to sp orts@reedermedia.com by Sunday at 5 p.m. Please include information about the event, including if it was a nonleague game/match, a league game/match or tournament game/match. * P hotos and sp orts scores/ stats can be submitted to spor ts@ reedermedia.com.

BASEBALL Murrieta Mesa – 19, Orange Glen – 0 WP: Kelly. Leading hitters: Garate (MM) 2-5, 4 RBI, SB, 3 RS; Byers (MM) 2-2, SB, 2 RS Chaparral – 8, La Q uinta – 3 No stats entered.

Great Oak – 7, Santa Fe Christian – 3 WP: Ricken. Leading Hitters: Smith (GO) 2-4, 2 RBI; Rodda (GO) 1-3, 2 RBI, 2 RS; L. Smith (GO) 2-3, RBI, Householder (GO) 2-3.

Murrieta Valley – 17, San Dieguito – 2 WP: Summerfield. Leading Hitters: Rodriguez (MV) 3-6, 2B, 4 RBI, 3 RS; Olsen (MV) 3-6, 4 RBI, 3 RS Great Oak – 3, Rancho Bernardo – 5 Leading hitters: Kocaya (GO) 2-4, RBI, SB; Rodda 1-2, RBI Murrieta Mesa – 4, Carlsbad – 5 ( 8 innings) ND: Raineri (MM) 6 IP, 0 ER,

3 K, 3 BB LP: Byers. Leading Hitters: Moran (MM) 3-4, 2B, RS Chaparral – 17, Capo Valley Christian – 7 No stats entered.

Temecula Valley – 6, Temescal Canyon – 3 TVHS: No stats entered.

LP: Herbert (TC). Leading Hitters: Smith (TC) 1-2, 2B, RS Vista Murrieta – 6, Citrus Valley – 12 LP: Pirko. Leading Hitters: Gutterman (VM) 2-3, RS; Johnstone (VM) 2-3, 2 RBI, RS; Kerr (VM) 2-4, 2B, RS Murrieta Mesa – 8, Oceanside – 1 WP: Blount. Leading Hitters: Garate (MM) 2-3, RBI, 2 RS, 2 SB; Moran (MM) 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI; Z. Casey (MM) 1-1, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 SB Elsinore – 15, Rancho Christian – 2 WP: Sluder. LP: McMahon.

Leading Hitters: Dillon Slayton

Elsinore High School’s K yle Thoulion (30) blasts a 3-run homerun to lead the Tigers to a 15-2 win over visiting Rancho Christian Thursday, March 25.

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(E) 3-4, 2B (2), RBI, 3 RS; Thoulion (E) 1-3, HR, 3 RBI, 2 RS; Hasegawa (E) 2-4, RBI, RS, McAninch (E) 2-4, 2 RBI, RS; Ramos (RC) 2-3, 2 RS; Rozenko (RC) 2-3, 2B; Bender (RC) 1-3, RBI Paloma Valley – 2, Oak Hills –0 WP: Castillo. S: Gaunt. Leading Hitters: Bush (PV) 1-2, RS, SB; McEvers (PV) 2-3, SB; Shubert (PV) 1-2, 2B BOY S’ GOLF Murrieta alle def i field Christian ( awaiting scores/ results) GIRLS’ GOLF Murrieta Mesa – 2 54, Temescal Canyon – 302 POG: Mia Golovich GIRLS’ LACROSSE Murrieta Mesa – 9, Corona del Mar – 18 POG: Madi Nielsen (MM)

Vista Murrieta – 11, Orange Lutheran – 10 POG: Madison Saldivar (VM) Murrieta Valley – 8, Downey –5 GIRLS’ SOCCER Vista Murrieta – 1, Santiago –6 SOFTBALL Murrieta Mesa – 5, Centennial – 0 WP: Ham. Leading hitters: Oh (MM) 2-3, RBI, SB; Flexen (MM) 1-3, 2B, 2 RBI, RS Vista Murrieta – 13, Redlands – 0 No stats entered.

Murrieta Valley – 7, Heritage – 10 WP: Shaw (HHS). Leading Hitters: Comstock (MV) 3-4, 2 RS; Taylor (MV) 2-4, HR, 4 RBI, RS; Shaw (HHS) 2-3, RBI, RS; Skinner (HHS) 1-4, HR, 4 RBI, RS; Aldama (HHS) 1-3, HR, 3 RBI, RS

USA BMX Freestyle leading the way for young riders to progress with Amateur Series Largest BMX Organization announces 201 B JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

USA BMX , the largest BMX racing organization in North America, recently announced the 2021 schedule for the USA BMX Freestyle Amateur Series that will include both digital and live competitions.

USA BMX Freestyle first announced the amateur series in July 2020. With a condensed season, the organization successfully held a digital competition culminating with a live National Championships held in December 2020 at Camp Woodward in Pennsylvania.

Amateur riders from across the USA are invited to submit a 30-45-second video through USA BMX Freestyle Instagram using any indoor or outdoor park of their preference for their state (digital) event competition run. Classes for male and female riders will include: 10 and Under Women, 10 and Under Men, 11-14 Women, 11-14 Men, 15+ Women, 15+ Men, Masters Men (Age 40+ ), Expert (Open). Each age class will have both a state year-end ranking, B ASEB ALL from page C-1 serving, protecting, and supporting the game of baseball and its 15.6 million participants. For more information on the organization, its

and a national year-end ranking comprised of points earned from state (digital), national and grand final events.

“After a successful launch of the amateur series late last year, we are thrilled to not only announce a 2021 schedule, but we are excited to see the member and entry numbers continue to grow,” Shane Fernandez, president of USA BMX Freestyle, said. “This is what we wanted for Freestyle, to create a pathway for young riders to progress in the sport. We wouldn’t be able to do it without the support of the BM industry and influencers who are just as passionate as our organization to grow future stars of BMX Freestyle.”

The USA BMX Freestyle 2021 schedule will consist of: – 10 State Level (Digital) Competitions. Membership and Entry Fee are required – Six National Level (LIVE) Competitions. Membership and Pre-Registration are required.

– One Grand Final (LIVE) Competition. Membership and PreRegistration are required. national teams and developmentdriven initiatives, visit the official website http://USABaseball.com.

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Dominick Harris (55), formerly of Rancho Christian High School, now with No. 1 Gonzaga University, will face University of Southern California and his former teammates, the Mobley brothers, in their 2021 NCA A March Madness Elite Eight match-up this week.

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PLAYERS from page A-1 overall before a national champion is crowned. USC will take on topseeded Gonzaga University, and the Trojans face an uphill climb against the mighty Bulldogs, but what makes this game even more exciting is that it features three local players, facing off against each other, who all played at Rancho Christian High School.

Dominick Harris (Gonzaga) and Evan and Isaiah Mobley (USC) all played together for the 17-18 season when Rancho Christian was moved up to Division 1 in CIF-SS due to their competitive equity system, the teams overall record the previous year, and their CIF State appearance. With a 29-5 overall record, the Eagles made it to the third round of the State Playoff Tournament.

Fast forward to 2021, a year into the coronavirus pandemic that shut down the tournament last year, and with little to fans cheering them on, USC’s emergence as the most frightening defensive team in the NCAA March Madness tournament makes them a capable match for the undefeated Bulldogs. The Trojans beat Kansas State Uni-

versity by 34 in the second round and emphatically clocked in for the Elite Eight with an 82–68 win over University of Oregon. With size across the board, their ability to mix and match defensive looks around Evan Mobley, the most gifted rim protector in college hoops, is next to impossible for opposing teams to simulate in walkthroughs.

This week’s game will tell just how tricky Gonzaga’s path to the Final Four really is, but it is hard to envision a more intriguing opponent than USC. The Bulldogs are favored for a reason. If you are hoping for an all-time memorable upset, it is still wishful thinking.

Gonzaga thrives playing in flow and they have the most efficient offense in the country.

Harris, a freshman, who will see his role increase in the coming years, is averaging around 3 points per game, and it is USC’s size across the board that gives them a small leg up when it comes to setting tempo. Defensively, the Trojans can toggle between man and zone, but because of Evan Mobley, standing 7 feet tall with a 7-foot, 4 inch wingspan, his advanced understanding as a rim protector

allows USC’s other guys to overplay on the perimeter. Whether or not he blocks a shot, Mobley’s simple presence deters opposing drivers, and he rarely gets in foul trouble. Of course, let us not forget about Isaiah Mobley, who made four threes against Kansas.

Gonzaga is content to let opponents score a bit, and its offense does occasionally run dry in the half court. It is just generally so good that there is always another run coming. The Zags are decisive with the ball and share it like a professional team. If there is one irrefutable lesson from the 2021 NCAA men’s basketball tournament so far, it is that toppling top-seeded Gonzaga is going to require one heck of an effort. But if there is one lesson from the Sweet 16, it might just be that USC is one of a few teams capable of the Herculean feat.

The Trojans will get exactly 43 hours of rest before they meet the tournament’s overwhelming favorite. And if their last two games are any indication, they are ready for battle.

JP R aineri can be reached by email at sp orts@reedermedia. com.

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PETS

Best Friends Animal Society celebrates National Puppy Day with puppy advice for new pet parents

P uppies need training and socialization as they grow to learn how to be healthy and happy members of the family, and that responsibility Valley News/Courtesy photo falls on owners.

LOS ANGELES – They’re fluffy, floppy and adorable. Their tiny toes are tender, pink and perfect.

Even their breath smells magical.

Seriously, what’s not to love about puppies?

As irresistible as they are, puppies do grow up quickly, and they need our help growing into equally lovable adult dogs. Since March 23 was National Puppy Day, what better time to talk about the importance of training and socializing all those pandemic pups?

More than a million pets were adopted from shelters and rescue groups in the year since the start of the pandemic. But additionally, an untold number of puppies have been purchased since March 2020, which could spell trouble for first

time pup parents. According to the American Pet Products Association’s COVID pulse surveys, as of the end of 2020, 10% of respondents indicated they had gotten a new pet as a result of the pandemic, representing more than 12 million households. While the data is not separated by species, even after subtracting the adult dogs, cats and kittens, it represents a huge number of new puppies in homes in the last year.

Many shelter pets tend to be past the puppy stage and generally come with some support from the shelter, informally in the form of advice or formally by way of obedience classes. Puppies purchased from pet stores or online retailers, and even some breeders,

are often only weeks old, most barely weaned and usually do not come with any follow up support, leaving pet parents on their own in terms of training.

So now that months have passed, those sweet little fuzzy fellows are turning into dog-sized critters with adolescent behaviors. Dogs need training and socialization to learn how to be healthy and happy members of the family, and that responsibility falls on owners.

Without an investment in training, dogs can grow up to be wild, unruly pets with no manners, and families often feel exasperated by them at this stage because training a fullgrown puppy who jumps on everyone, scratches and is mouthy, may feel like too much trouble.

To h e l p k e e p d o g s w h o were once small and adorable but are now larger and less manageable out of shelters, new pet owners should take advantage of this time to find creative ways to ensure their pups get the training and socialization they need, even amid the pandemic.

Dog training may look different during COVID-19, but there are still plenty of options out there.

Puppy parents can register their pets in private or socially distanced group obedience classes, or find trainers offering courses on oom.

Best Friends Animal Society offers a variety of dog training videos online, from clicker and crate training, to puppy socialization, basic obedience and working through leashreactivity. Getting dogs and puppies

out to socialize, to facilitate exposure to other dogs and to safely meet new people, can be accomplished with a long leash on walks or at dog parks.

Marissa Sunny, CPDT-KA, certified dog trainer and senior dog lifesaving specialist at Best Friends Animal Society offered some advice to new pup parents.

“Whether you purchased a puppy from a breeder or adopted a puppy from your local shelter or rescue group, it is incredibly important to start training right away,” Sunny said. “While some behaviors may seem cute when the puppy is small, like jumping up to greet you or mouthing on your fingers, these behaviors can quickly become unmanageable in an adult dog. Dogs are extremely smart – smarter than we give them credit for most of the time –because of this they will likely train you faster than you can train them, so it’s best to get started right away.”

As Sunny pointed out, dogs have no internal moral compass; they actually don’t know when they did something wrong unless you teach them otherwise.

“Dogs view things in two categories – safe or dangerous, not good or bad. When your puppy becomes a teenager, and then an adult, they will continue the same ‘cute’ behaviors they started in puppyhood, but it is very different when it is an 80-pound dog jumping on your elderly mother or mouthing your kids’ fingers,” she said.

Sunny offered an example what

happens when a dog grows up without training by way of a dog named Treat, who came to the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in Los Angeles recently.

“Treat is an absolute sweetheart, but he had no idea how big he was,” she said. “He would incessantly jump up on staff members and volunteers as well as hard mouth on anyone or anything that gave him a chance. We don’t know exactly how or why he ended up at the city shelter, but I suspect this behavior had something to do with it.

“He was a young adult Shepherd mix with a lot of energy to burn and nowhere productive to channel it. After working on relaxation protocol, basic training and letting him work off his energy in the yard and playing with other dogs, he found his forever family with a young family and another juvenile shepherd as a brother,” Sunny said.

Most people are still home more than usual, and it’s important to spend time working with pets now, while also preparing them for more alone time, as people eventually go back to work, school and traveling.

An investment now in training and socialization will pay off in the form of improved communication and expectations between pets and people and a betterbehaved, well-mannered pet who is a happier, healthier member of the family.

Submitted by Best Friends Animal Society.

Natural tick repellents to protect pooches TEMECULA – Lyme disease is a significant concern for people across the country. According to an analysis of insurance records by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year approximately 476,000 Americans are diagnosed and treated for Lyme disease. But Lyme disease is not the only tickborne problem. Data from the CDC said instances of Rocky Mountain spotted fever and anaplasmosis grew by 244% and 396%, respectively, between 2009 and 2017.

Blacklegged ticks are typically the culprits in disease transmission. When this tick latches on to a host, bacteria that causes Lyme and other diseases can be transmit-

ted if the tick remains attached for 36 to 48 hours or more. Ticks will attach themselves to any moving living target, including people. But individuals who own dogs may be at increased risk because dogs often bring ticks indoors. Dogs as well as humans can be susceptible to the same tick-borne illnesses.

Pet parents are urged to use some sort of flea and tick preventative medication for their companion animals. But it’s important that pet owners recognize that many such products will defend against ticks only after they’ve latched onto a host. According to the Hills company, a pet food manufacturer, oral and topical tick medications work

by killing ticks through doses of certain compounds that are not potent enough to harm most pets but are effective at terminating ticks. Many flea and tick products do not repel parasites. Therefore, pet owners may want to take added measures to keep ticks off their pets. While it is best to discuss all-natural tick repellents for dogs with a vet, these methods are generally considered safe.

Turmeric oil A 2018 study published in Ticks and Tick Borne Diseases indicated turmeric oil was effective in keeping ticks from hanging onto a dog’s coat. The percentage of dogs with ticks attached to the legs or belly

who were sprayed with turmeric oil suspension was significantly lower than that of unsprayed dogs and dogs sprayed with an orange oil suspension.

Geranium oil Gardeners have long relied on geraniums as natural repellents against many pests. The plant has a woodsy, musky fragrance. A 2013 study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry found the oil has repellent activity against nymphs of the Lone Star tick.

Pyrethrins/ Pyrethroids These are a group of botanical insecticides that work by altering the nerve function in insects, resulting

in death of the parasite. Compounds are extracted from chrysanthemum flowers. Low toxicity means they can be applied directly to a pet’s coat, according to the pet health resource PetMD. The pet guide Top Dog Tips suggested other natural oils like lavender, peppermint, citrus, rose, basil, cinnamon and lemongrass can be effective tick repellents for dogs. Dilute these oils in water or a carrieroil like olive oil before spraying on a pet. While many of these repellents are effective, nothing is 100% foolproof, so individuals should check pets and themselves after being in tick territory.

Pets of the Week Animal Friends of the Valleys Hi! I ’m K ona, a 3-year-old female L abrador Retriever/P itbull mix. I ’m a sweet and loving girl who is good with children. I will need to do a meet ‘ n’ greet, if you have other dogs in the home. L et’s meet today! I ntake Number: 584748

Retrievers & Friends Hi! I ’m Howie, an 8-month-old male Chihuahua mix. Y ou can tell that I ’m a great little guy. I ’m good with other dogs and friendly with everyone I meet. I ’m not a fan of cats, but I love toys, play fetch and walk on a leash. L et’s meet!

For more great pets up for adoption, visit Retrievers and Friends of Southern California at www. retrieversandfriends.com.

Hello! I ’m B lue, a 3-year-old male tabby.

I ’m an independent and spunky fellow who is good with children, older adults and dogs. I ’m looking for my furever home. Come meet me today! I ntake Number: 585258

W ebsite: www.animalfriendsofthevalleys.com A ddress: 33751 Mission Trail, W ildomar, CA 9 259 5 • P hone: 9 51-674-0618 Hours of operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., W ednesday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ramona Humane Society Hi! I ’m B unny Rabbit, a 5-year-old female German Shepherd/A kita mix. I ’m a sweetheart, looking for a loving active home. Let’s go find adventures together. Come meet me today! I ntake Number: 18639 4 / R243771

Hi! I ’m Shadow, a 2-year-old male kitty. I ’m a sweet, beautiful boy. I am a bit cautious at first, but I warm up if you take it slow. I’m looking for a q uiet, comfy home where I can explore and take naps. L et’s meet!

I ntake Number: 186065 / Hs2429 48 Foster pet parents wanted! Contact volunteer@ ramonahumanesociety.org for more information. The shelter is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for adoptions.

For more great pets available for adoption, contact the Ramona Humane Society at 9 51-6548002 or visit www.ramonahumanesociety.org.

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Living Free Animal Sanctuary Hello! I ’m Gia, an 8-month-old female Shepherd mix.

I have a sweet, thoughtful personality, and I love to observe new people with a careful, inq uisitive look, before slowly approaching. ou’ll often find me napping in the sun or lounging under the shade of the trees with a friend. I am a puppy at heart and will benefit from an adopter who will help me grow into a well-rounded adult dog.

Hi! I ’m Dorito, a 2-year-old male orange and white tabby. I ’m a friendly and lovable cat who loves to play and explore. I will never turn down a cuddle session, and my loud purr can be heard from across the room.

I ’m a handsome boy who is ready and patiently waiting to find my purrfect home.

For more information on Gia, Dorito and other pets up for adoption at L iving Free A nimal Sanctuary, call the kennel at 9 51-321-9 9 82, the cattery at 9 51-49 1-189 8 or visit https: // living-free.org.

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EDUCATION

Murrieta Rotary awards $7,000 in grants to local schools MURRIETA – Fourteen classroom teachers in 10 different Murrieta Valley Unified School District schools have extra funds, thanks to the Rotary Club of Murrieta’s teacher grant program. More than $7,300 was granted in the 2020 program, according to Dr. Jim Yanoschik, the club’s community service director.

The Rotary Club’s annual grants to local schools are made possible through the support and fundraising during the annual Murrieta Field of Honor, held during Veterans Day week.

Delayed by the COVID-19 shutdown of schools in the spring, the teacher grant program gives teachers the opportunity to vie for funds that would enhance their classroom and club projects. In the past 10 years, the club has awarded $43,000 in teacher grants.

This year’s 14 grant recipients included Steve Basin of Antelope Hills Elementary School who received $429.90 to help science come to life for his fourth grade students, using LEGO Education WeDo 2.0.

Emily Ham at Thompson Middle School who coaches the Competition Color Guard received $489 for a heavy industrial rolling cart to store and transport a performance floor for competitions.

James Jabro of Murrieta Canyon Academy received $265 for musical instruments and supplies for the school’s Guitar Club that provides “a stimulating environment that promotes positive emotions, creative abilities, confidence and student stress relief.”

Jill Sheridan of E Hale Curren Elementary School received $487.34 for alternative energy kits and materials.

Christina Thomas-Kelley of

Thompson Middle School received $129.97 for WEB, a club of seventh and eighth grade students who help sixth graders through cooperative and team-building activities. One activity is developing leadership qualities, and Thomas-Kelley wanted to order poster packs of leaders in world history, U.S. history and the Civil Rights Movement.

Janice Lomnicky teaches E Hale Curren Elementary’s kindergarten general education class, including students with individualized educational plans and English as a second language learners. She received $451.95 for a classroom alphabet rug which will help in learning letters and sounds.

Kelly Alvarado of Murrieta Valley High School received $270 for materials to complete an outdoor patio, so her students can complete their work in a different environment.

Jovianne Zanartu, a counselor at Thompson Middle School, asked for materials to “help a few of my struggling students find purpose and meaning in doing well in school” though an academic motivation group. She received $501 for the “Why Try” curriculum.

Patti Raeburn of Rail Ranch Elementary, where she oversees the Coding Club for third to fifth grade students, received $556 to purchase several advanced coding robots the students can learn with.

Michelle Romano, kindergarten teacher at Tovashal Elementary, received $575 for The Learning Carpet, a tool to provide personalized, differentiated learning possibilities for students of all skill levels.

Dana Rice of Murrieta Valley High School, received $500 to purchase kits for the Girls Who Code club to improve programming

skills and how to build hardware projects.

Alison Hughes, 10th grade world history teacher at Murrieta Mesa High School, received $526 to purchase maps for modern world history.

“Each year I teach approximately 200 students who would benefit from having large visuals aides in class,” Hughes said.

Daniel Greenberg of Murrieta Mesa High School received $400 to outfit the drumline of the Marching Emerald Regiment with custom drumheads and a tuner for each member.

Cindy Muzic of Murrieta Valley High School oversees the Teen Quilters Club where students not only learn life skills but plan to do projects for others. She received $1,056 to provide sewing machines, cutting mats and other accessories.

Cherie McGregor of Thompson Middle School teaches sixth grade advanced language arts/social studies and plans to teach a new elective, middle school journalism.

She received $750 for an online learning program.

Rotary is a nonprofit international organization of professionals and leaders in the local community who volunteer to improve their community and world. Chartered April 28, 1992, The Rotary Club of Murrieta serves the city of Murrieta and area. Some of the community service projects provided by the Rotary Club of Murrieta are the Field of Honor, Murrieta Through Time in Town Square Park, scholarships for graduating high school seniors, support for Child Spree and holiday bell ringing for the Salvation Army. The club is also involved in several international projects in cooperation

Christina Thomas-K elley at Thompson Middle School, receives a teacher grant from the Rotary Club of Murrieta to buy posters for use in developing leadership q ualities through W EB , a club of seventh and eighth grade students who help sixth graders through cooperative and team-building activities. The poster packs feature leaders in world history, U.S. history and the Civil Rights Movement.

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with Rotary International, which has as its theme “Service Above Self.”

Rotary Club of Murrieta club meets at noon every Monday, except national holidays, at Richie’s Diner, 40651 Murrieta Hot Springs

Road, in Murrieta. For information regarding Rotary membership and more, visit http://www.murrietarotary.org.

Submitted by R otary Club of Murrieta.

Riverside County students earn gold medals, advance to state, national and international science fairs RIVERSIDE – Sixty-five students earned gold medals, including three sweepstakes winners, while dozens of prizes and entries into state, national and international fairs were awarded at the conclusion of the 2021 virtual Riverside County Science and Engineering Fair, March 15-16.

A total of 326 students from 30 affiliate fairs represented public, charter and private schools and presented their findings in 305 projects spanning 19 subject matter categories from biochemistry and behavioral and social sciences to microbiology and robotics and intelligent machines.

Gold, silver and bronze medals were presented, along with community donor awards. Within each of the 19 subject matter categories, students competed in the Elementary Division for grades 4-5, Junior Division for grades 6-8 and Senior Division for high school.

Winners in the Junior and Senior division advance to the California State Science and Engineering Fair to be held virtually April 1213. Sweepstakes awards were presented to one project in Grades 4 and 5 combined, one project in the Junior Division and one project in the Senior Division. Six Senior Division students advanced to the

Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair to be held virtual May 16-21.

Some students from southwest Riverside County received gold medals for their entries.

The Grade 4 gold medal winners included Luke Baron and Vivian Lee of Temescal Valley Elementary School, Lake Elsinore Unified School District. In the Grade 5 gold medal winners, Pierce Lane of Rancho Christian School and Audry Elkins and Springs Charter School were honored.

The Junior Division gold medal winners included Gwyneth McIntyre of Springs Charter School

and Divyamsu Nallamothu of Santa Rosa Academy.

In the Senior Division gold medal winners, Valerie Castro and Itzel Cuevas of Temescal Canyon High School in Lake Elsinore Unified School District and Jorge Julian Orozco of Nuview Bridge Early College High School in Nuview Unified School District in Nuevo were honored.

Of the 2021 Riverside County Science and Engineering Fair Community Awards, the California Association of Professional Scientists awarded a plaque to Valerie Castro of Temescal Canyon High School and the Inland

Empire Professional Engineers in California Government awarded $250 to Pierce Lane of Rancho Christian School.

For the 2021 International Science and Engineering Fair Affiliated Regional Awards, the American Meteorological Society chose Jorge Julian Orozco of Nuview Bridge Early College High School.

Additional details on this year’s Riverside County Science and Engineering Fair are available at https://www.rcoe.us/studentevents/science-engineering-fair/.

Submitted by R iverside County.

EVMWD offers free STEM PULL to high school students LAKE ELSINORE – Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District is offering a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math in Public Utilities Learning Lab to local high school students in July 2021.

The weeklong event, July 12-16, is a collaboration between Riverside Public Utilities, EVMWD, Bourns Engineering and other local organizations.

During the STEM PULL event, high school students will get an

in-depth view of STEM knowledge and application within the context of public utilities, as well as career possibilities within the industry.

“We are thrilled to offer this fantastic program to our local high school students,” Phil Williams, board president of EVMWD, said. “By participating in STEM PULL, students will gain valuable, real-world skills and learn from industry professionals. We

hope this will open their eyes to the many exciting opportunities that exist within the water/wastewater public utilities field.”

Throughout the weeklong event, students will participate in live presentations, facility tours, hands-on activities and a final group design challenge. As an additional bonus, three winning teams will receive prizes up to $1,000. STEM PULL 2021 will be held in a virtual format to ensure

the safety of all participants, but future programs will include inperson components.

The program is open to all high school students in EVMWD’s service area at no cost. Registration for STEM PULL 2021 is open until April 30. Visit http://www. evmwd.com/STEMPULL to sign up or contact Kaitlyn Wu at k wu@ evmwd.net with any questions.

EVMWD provides service to over 157,000 water and wastewa-

ter customers in a 97-square mile service area in western Riverside County. The district is a subagency of the Western Municipal Water District and a member agency of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.

For more information, visit http:// www.evmwd.com.

Submitted by E lsinore V alley Municip al Water D istrict.

MSJC breaks ground on athletics and kinesiology complex SAN JACINTO – Mt. San Jacinto College and community leaders broke ground Tuesday, March 23, on the $41 million Athletics and Kinesiology Complex at the Menifee Valley Campus.

The project will feature a 5,000seat stadium and field house, softball field and sand volleyball courts. The site is scheduled to host games and other events as soon as fall 2022.

“We’ve been looking forward to this project for years, so this groundbreaking is truly momentous for us and the community,” Roger Schultz, superintendent and president of MSJC, said.

“We’re excited to host graduation and watch games in the stadium, but we also can’t wait to host fundraisers and other events with our community partners. This is a game-changer.”

A limited number of guests attended the groundbreaking, which was held outdoors to observe COVID-19 protocols. Guests included the current members of the MSJC board of trustees; Brian Moreno, president of Student Government

Association; the MSJC executive cabinet team and key members of the construction firm Balfour Beatty and architecture firm BakerNowicki Design Studio. All participants wore masks.

Board Chair Vicki Carpenter, who represents the Menifee area, was unable to attend.

“I believe residents of Menifee would agree with me when I say we are all so excited for the stadium and all the opportunities it provides MSJC students, our student-athletes and the members of our community,” Carpenter said. “This stadium will be a jewel for MSJC and for the city of Menifee. I am proud of this historic groundbreaking.”

Trustee Tom Ashley, clerk of the board, told guests at the event that the new Athletics and Kinesiology Complex was made possible through several efforts, including discussion and compromise between MSJC board members and voter-approved funding sources. He said the stadium is centrally located within the college’s 1,700-square-mile district

boundaries.

“I honestly believe everyone will come out for Saturday night football,” Ashley said. “It is going to be a ‘thing’ along with concerts . . . and graduation. It’s just so exciting, so let’s get to work and build this thing.”

The college district’s 2014 voter-approved Measure AA, a $295 million facilities bond, is funding the construction of the stadium, which will include a field house large classrooms and faculty offices fitness weight rooms, lockers, team rooms and a press box.

“As a former MSJC board member, I’m excited to see this great project start to take shape,” Menifee Mayor Bill Zimmerman said. “As the city’s current mayor, I am pleased that we have a strong collaborative relationship with Mt. San Jacinto College and I look forward to all of the exciting student and community events we’ll team up on once the new stadium is complete.”

Patrick Springer, dean of kinesiology and athletics at MSJC, said he is excited about what this

Mt. San Jacinto College leaders, including Superintendent/P resident Roger Schultz, Tuesday, March 23, breaks ground on the $ 41 million A thletics and K inesiology Complex at the Menifee V alley Campus.

Valley News/M t. San Jacinto College photo

new complex means for studentathletes as well as the programs and education it will provide MSJC students in general.

Measure AA also funded renovations of a Menifee Valley Campus building into a new Student Center and – along with matching state funds – is funding the construction of science technology engineering

math buildings at the San Jacinto and Menifee Valley campuses in the next few years and funded the purchase of the Temecula Valley Campus that will open to students in fall 2021, among other improvements at each of the district’s four campus locations.

Submitted by Mt. San Jacinto College.

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Free Speech vs.

Compelled Speech

The 6th Circuit U.S. Court of A ppeals rules in favor of professor Nicholas Meriwether in Meriwether v. The Trustees of Shawnee State University recently.

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Julie Reeder PUBLISHER

The 6th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled in favor of professor Nicholas Meriwether in Meriwether v. The Trustees of Shawnee State University recently. Circuit Judge Amul Thapar wrote that not only had Meriwether’s First Amendment rights been violated, but his religious rights as well in the free exercise clause.

It is one lawsuit that has been watched as it relates to “compelled speech.” Most Americans are probably oblivious to the term, but compelled speech has been hotly debated not only in the U.S., but also in Canada over the last couple of years because for the first time in common law history, Canada mandated that people were forced to say something, whether they believed it or wanted to, or not. Traditionally, free speech laws protected someone voicing their opinions or grievances against the government, etc., but compelled speech goes further and forces people to say something possibly against their will. It’s common in Communist countries where you have to say what the government tells you to, rather than what you believe.

Compelled speech is presently being challenged as it relates to transgenderism and preferred pronouns. While I believe most individuals want to respect, be polite and not cause any hurt feelings, we have to consider the political implications of the government being able to force you to say something you don’t believe or want to say.

With Bill C-16 in Canada, it was reported that the government first went to the attorneys and forced them to sign a document threatening to remove them from the bar if they didn’t go along with compelled speech, and they formed human rights tribunals, which were above the court system. So, someone who wanted to defend themselves in Canada would have a hard time finding an attorney. Now it’s been a year or so since I’ve researched this in Canada, but that’s the last I remember as it relates to Canada.

So, do we have “compelled speech” in the U.S.?

In National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Becerra in 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down two provisions of the California Reproductive Freedom, Accountability, Comprehensive Care and Transparency Act, the FACT Act, that required clinics that provide health service to pregnant women to include pro-abortion notices. The Court narrowly ruled 5-4 that those notices amounted to content-based, compelled speech in violation of the First Amendment or were an unduly burdensome disclosure requirement.

So it struck my interest when I saw this lawsuit and decision

from the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

A formal investigation was launched by the university after a student filed a complaint with the university after Meriwether referred to the student during class by his biological sex rather than his preferred pronoun.

According to Alliance Defending Freedom, which filed a lawsuit on Meriwether’s behalf, the biological male student approached Meriwether after class, informed him that he identified as transgender and demanded that Meriwether refer to him as a woman, with feminine titles and pronouns. When Meriwether did not immediately agree, the student became aggressive, physically circling him, getting in his face, using expletives and even threatening to get Meriwether fired.

ADF said, “As a philosopher and as a Christian, Dr. Meriwether believes that God has created human beings as either male or female, and that a person’s sex cannot change. To call a man a woman or vice versa endorses an ideology that conflicts with his beliefs. However, Dr. Meriwether offered a compromise He would refer to this student by a preferred first or last name only. That way, he would not call the student something the student did not like, but he would also not say anything that contradicts what he believes is real and true.”

The compromise didn’t satisfy university officials who formally charged Meriwether, claiming he “created a hostile environment” and discriminated against the student. Later, they placed a written warning in his personnel file that threatened “further corrective actions” if he did not refer to students using pronouns that reflect their self-asserted gender identity.

John Bursch, senior counsel for the Alliance Defending Freedom, who represented Meriwether, said in a statement that “nobody should be forced to contradict their core beliefs just to keep their job.”

“We are very pleased that the 6th Circuit affirmed the constitutional right of public university professors to speak and lead discussions, even on hotly contested issues. The freedoms of speech and religion must be vigorously protected if universities are to remain places where ideas can be debated and learning can take place,” he said.

This issue is going to be interesting going forward – hopefully with an attitude of mercy and compassion – as we figure out if a person’s right to not be offended trumps the other person’s right to not say something that they believe is unethical or incorrect.

My libertarian friend would say, “You have every right to punch your fist in the air, but at the point it hits me in the nose, you have just violated my rights.” I think of that statement often. Our system of freedoms can be complicated as we interact with other people’s freedoms. We typically want to respect people and treat them the way we want to be treated, but again, it gets complicated and possibly dangerous when the government starts mandating what you can’t and what you have to say.

I’m interested in what our readers have to say about this. What do you think?

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

Drive-thru ceremonies may be enhancement, not compromise Joe Naiman WRITER

The coronavirus pandemic restrictions forced many graduations and other student ceremonies to have a drive-thru format. It is a suitable compromise which allows such ceremonies without the in-person contact. Drive-thru ceremonies also provide the opportunity for enhancement of student recognition.

Last year, some Crawford High School alumni from San Diego, including myself, discussed whether Crawford’s drive-thru graduation ceremony should utilize alumni as carhops on roller skates delivering the diplomas. Insufficient time between the discussion and the ceremony prevented that option from being developed for 2020.

This year, however, we began planning in advance, but construction at Crawford eliminated the carhop possibility for 2021.

Even if Crawford returns to inperson graduation ceremonies next year, I’d still like to determine if carhops can deliver the diplomas on roller skates. It could be an improvement over students walking to the principal to be handed their diplomas.

Hardy Elementary School in San Diego was kindergarten through sixth grade when I was a student there. I remember the sixth-grade graduation ceremony was held in the lunch area. I remember my actual lunch that day was at an airport-themed restaurant called Boom Trenchard’s near Lindbergh Field. The ceremony itself wasn’t memorable.

I prepared myself for working with words, while at Horace Mann Junior High School at the expense of my citizenship grades. Because

I lacked the citizenship grades to be an honor student, I wasn’t seated with the honor graduates who sat alphabetically in front of the rest of the ninth-grade graduates. My Horace Mann graduation was held in the lunch area, and it was hot that day. Because I misbehaved, my seat was in the shade of a tree rather than in the unshaded front. That’s all I remember about that ceremony, although I remember my parents paid for my stereo to entice me to be present for the ceremony.

I remember my high school graduation ceremony was held at Golden Hall in the San Diego Community Concourse. I remember we were seated alphabetically, and I sat next to a boy who fled Iran a few years earlier. I remember my parents paid for my letter jacket to induce me to attend the ceremony.

I didn’t attend my college graduation ceremony. Northwestern University was going to mail my diploma if I wasn’t there in person, so I had no reason to stay in Illinois for an extra week. I sold my allotted graduation tickets and left Illinois the day after my last final.

When my two older children graduated from elementary school, the ceremony was in the auditorium. Each family was allowed two seats, and I remember wondering if I could have four seats since I had two children graduating.

Their middle school graduation was conducted outside in the morning. I remember my son had his head to the side, and I was wondering if he was tired.

My son attended the University of entucky. When I first heard the date of his graduation ceremony, I determined it was a week after the Kentucky Derby. I would visit family, friends and Civil War

150th anniversary sites the week in between. When a power-steering pump failure canceled the trip three and a half weeks before the planned departure date, the graduation ceremony was the event I was least disappointed to lose.

There was no reason to go to Lexington for a three-hour ceremony to see my son onstage for about 15 seconds. Family members who went told me he fell asleep during the ceremony.

I don’t remember the speech from any valedictorian, principal or visiting dignitary from any graduation ceremony I attended.

The notable part is the collection of the diploma or certificate. That even might merit more than just a handoff.

Graduates wouldn’t meet the carhop on roller skates until the diploma or certificate is presented, but if restaurant carhops on roller skates can have name badges, the alumni could have badges with their name and their own graduation year. The graduate and alumnus might become acquainted with each other through the unique and individual opportunity, and it would provide a link between the graduate who is moving forward and the alumnus who is returning to see the next group of alumni move forward.

Drive-thru graduations mitigate the danger of coronavirus transmission. With some practice, alumni could mitigate the danger of roller skating falls. The drivethru ceremonies should be continued and enhanced with carhops.

What started as a compromise could be turned into a better idea.

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

AG Day in California

Assemblymember Marie Waldron SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

This year California observed AG Day, a day we celebrate our state’s unique contributions to the nation’s food supply, March 22.

It’s also an opportunity for me to remind legislators from north of the Tehachapi Mountains that our region helps make California the country’s leading agricultural state.

Agriculture is a major contribu-

tor to our economy. According to the 2019 Crop Report, California’s agricultural output generated $50 billion, with exports totaling $21.7 billion. Top commodities for export included almonds, pistachios, walnuts, dairy and dairy products and of course, wine.

Our local contributions to this bounty are huge. In Riverside County, more than 200,000 acres are devoted to agriculture, producing about 120 different commodities including vegetables, flowers, milk and eggs. Nursery stock, milk and table grapes are the top three producers, each valued at over $100 million. Temecula Valley winegrowers are recognized around the nation. Don’t forget avocados, many grown in De Luz, just west of Temecula. Avocados rank 10th in total production value for Riverside County.

San Diego County’s agriculture, much of it centered in the 75th Assembly District, is extremely diverse, including nursery crops, citrus, avocados and our growing wine industry. According to the San Diego County Farm Bureau, our agricultural production ranks

19th out of over 3,000 counties nationwide. We’re first for nursery crops and avocados, producing 40% of California’s crop, second in acres of guavas, pomegranates, limes and macadamias, fifth in lemons, ninth in strawberries, 10th in egg laying hens. We also rank first nationally in part-time farmers and second in farms operated by women.

Since agriculture is so vital to our state and regional economies, I joined the Bipartisan Rural Caucus, a group of legislators working to achieve consensus on issues facing California’s rural/agricultural areas. Some asked why an Assemblywoman from Southern California wanted to join. Obviously, they didn’t know much about the 75th Assembly District.

Assembly R ep ublican Leader Marie Waldron, R -E scondido, repr esents the 75t h Assembly D istrict in the California Legislature, which includes the communities of Bonsall, E scondido, Fallbrook , Hidden Meadows, P ala, P alomar Mountain, P auma V alley, R ainbow, San Marcos, Temecula, V alley Center and V ista.

changes follow the Biden/Harris administration’s guidelines and the promises they made to their most coveted group of future voters, “undocumented aliens.”

Of course, with the absence of medical examinations, it is unknown how many undocumented alien immigrants may be bringing diseases such as tuberculosis and or COVID-19 into our communities. And undoubtedly, the elimination of vetting the legions of undocumented aliens will open our society to undesirable individuals who may harm Americans in the process. But, Ms. Liberty, the Democrats seem eager to satisfy the needs of their future voters.

For that, they are willing to risk the safety of American citizens without any reservations.

True, the sheer magnitude of the undocumented aliens currently crossing our southern border is unprecedented in our country’s history. But fear not because the unaccompanied minors are being escorted through Mexico and dumped off at our border by very “compassionate coyotes.”

The Department of Homeland Security reports a contrary picture

of events on the ground suggesting a staggering number of women and children are being trafficked and raped by the coyotes.

Fortunately, the Biden/Harris administration promises “free” health care, housing assistance, food stamps and monetary support to compensate for any inhumane treatment they may have received during their journey to cross our border “illegally.” Indeed, most Americans do not qualify for these generous government programs; nonetheless, American citizens will be pleased to learn they will be paying for these programs anyway.

So, Ms. Liberty, in recognition of your stellar service to the nation for more than a century, we are sending you a copy of Rush Limbaugh’s first book, “The Way Things Ought to Be.” This book, of course, encapsulates the “way America used to be” before the Democrats decided to discard our national heritage, endanger American citizens, purge our immigration laws and all to protect their political dominance in perpetuity by “unmaking America.”

Dear Lady Liberty Dear Lady Liberty, As a result of the new “open border” policies enacted by the Biden/ Harris administration, your services are no longer needed due to the reduction of “legal applicants” for immigration and naturalization processing. Additionally, Liberty Island is formally closed, effective immediately. The Liberty Island facilities are currently undergoing repurposing to accommodate the hordes of unaccompanied, undocumented, alien minors, compliments of the forward-thinking Democratic Party directed by the Biden/Harris administration.

Yes, it is true, Ms. Liberty, your service to the nation has proven invaluable over the last 135 years.

In past years, legal aliens petitioning for citizenship or entry into the country were required to undergo rigorous background checks and physical examinations. But thanks to the Biden/Harris administration’s brilliance, the vetting process for “undocumented alien immigrants” has been formally terminated. True, this new policy change most assuredly endangers the welfare of “American citizens;” however, these policy

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REGIONAL NEWS

California high court: Judges must weigh ability to pay bail Don Thompson THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday, March 25, that judges must consider suspects’ ability to pay when they set bail, essentially requiring that indigent defendants be freed unless they are deemed too dangerous to be released awaiting trial.

“The common practice of conditioning freedom solely on whether an arrestee can afford bail is unconstitutional,” the justices said in a unanimous decision.

Judges can require electronic monitoring, regular check-ins with authorities or order suspects to stay in shelters or undergo drug and alcohol treatment, Associate Justice Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar said on behalf of the court – conditions that “in many cases protect public and victim safety as well as assure the arrestee’s appearance at trial.”

However, “where a financial condition is nonetheless necessary, the court must consider the arrestee’s ability to pay the stated amount of bail – and may not effectively detain the arrestee ‘solely because’ the arrestee ‘lacked the resources’ to post bail.”

The decision comes after voters in November rejected a state law that would have ended California’s cash bail system entirely by substituting risk assessments for every suspect, and after months when a judicial order set bail at $0

for lower-level offenses during the coronavirus pandemic. The court’s ruling allows cash bail, so long as defendants can afford it.

“It’s going to be a big change in the way the system works,” Jeff Clayton, executive director of American Bail Coalition, said on behalf of California’s bail industry, noting that it is similar to an April ruling by the Nevada Supreme Court. “The lens of due process is going to be on every bail, because prosecutors are going to have to prove, by clear and convincing evidence, a flight risk or danger” if they seek to keep a lower-income suspect in custody.

There will be fewer bails set, and at lower levels, though he said the impact on the bail industry is uncertain. Also uncertain is the effect on public safety, Clayton said, because prosecutors can still argue for detaining those they think are dangerous or likely to flee.

The justices cited the same unfairness concerns that led state lawmakers to pass the 2018 law that would have ended cash bail, and that is driving new proposed legislation to set bail at $0 for misdemeanors and low-level felonies.

The ruling and the pending legislation “go hand in glove” because the Legislature must now decide which alleged crimes should require $0 bail, said Democratic state Sen. Robert Hertzberg, who is leading reform efforts.

Eric Nunez, president of Cali-

fornia Police Chiefs Association, said no one should be jailed solely because they can’t afford bail, but “a rigid zero-dollar bail scheme shouldn’t prevent a judge from considering public safety risks for serious and repeat offenders.”

The high court’s ruling “doesn’t eliminate bail completely, but it eliminates the unfairness of bail,” Hertzberg said. California’s bail system “just spun out of control and this brings it back to its core principles of what bail is supposed to be about in the first place.”

Bail is money or property that can be forfeited if suspects fail to appear for trial. Previously, judges set bail based on suspects’ criminal records and pending charges. Critics said that let wealthy suspects go home to prepare for trial while lower-income defendants stayed locked up, a system they said encouraged some innocents to plead guilty to get out of jail.

The decision was hailed by reform groups, while the California District Attorneys Association didn’t object and said prosecutors have long felt there should be thoughtful reform, including on the financial issue.

“The research is clear, the negatives of cash bail fall disproportionately on Black and Brown communities without improving safety,” Karen Pank, executive director of Chief Probation Officers of California, said. “Wealth should play no role in the justice system

and we will continue to fight for a pretrial system that focuses on safety, fairness and effectiveness.”

While it considered the case, the high court in August took the extraordinary step of requiring California judges to follow a lower court ruling and set bail amounts based on what suspects can afford to pay.

That ruling was supported by former Attorney General X avier Becerra, who is now President Joe Biden’s health and human services secretary. To replace him, Gov. Gavin Newsom Wednesday, March 24, nominated Assemblymember Rob Bonta, a leading proponent of ending cash bail.

“The jail house door shouldn’t swing open or closed based on how much money you have in your pocket,” Bonta said Thursday.

Judicially creating a new “ability to pay” consideration violates the Victims’ Bill of Rights Act, also known as Marsy’s Law, approved by California voters in 2008, the Criminal Justice Legal Foundation argued in a friend of the court brief.

The foundation, which represents the interests of crime victims, contended that making cash bail contingent on suspects’ ability to pay violates state law, which allows for considering the safety of the public and victim, the seriousness of the alleged crime, the suspect’s criminal record and the likelihood that they will flee.

Judges already had the ability to release suspects on their own recognizance, foundation attorney Kymberlee Stapleton said after the ruling.

“The money bail is there to ensure that they do come back for their trial date, and they’re incarcerated to protect the victim or the public,” she said. “It’s hard to tell what impact this will have on victim and public safety going forward.”

The high court’s ruling came in the case of 66-year-old Kenneth Humphrey of San Francisco, who was jailed for more than eight months because he couldn’t post $350,000 bail on charges of stealing $5 and a bottle of cologne from a neighbor in a senior housing complex in May 2017.

The Association of Deputy District Attorneys in Los Angeles County noted that Humphrey has a long criminal record and so faced a potentially long prison sentence on charges including robbery and residential burglary. He is alleged to have demanded money from a 79-year-old man who uses a walker, then followed the victim into his apartment where he stole the items.

“Pretrial liberty should be the norm and not the exception,” Mano Raju, San Francisco public defender, said. He said he spoke Thursday to Humphrey: “He’s thrilled.”

Continued dry conditions prompt early Rep. Darrell Issa warning about potential water shortages introduces bill to SACRAMENTO – As dry so early warnings are vital,” Erik partners with multiple state, local transfer sacred lands conditions persist throughout Ekdahl, deputy director for the and federal agencies, including the State Water Water Board’s Division of Water California Department of Water to Pala Band of Mission California, Resources Control Board mailed Rights, said. “These letters give Resources, Fish and Wildlife, early warning notices March 22, water users time to prepare and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Indians Reservation to approximately 40,000 water help minimize the impacts of Bureau of Land Management, PALA – Rep. Darrell Issa introduced the Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act, House Resolution 1975, a bill that will transfer approximately 721 acres of land adjacent to the Pala Reservation into federal trust status, Wednesday, March 17. This land was purchased by the Pala Band of Mission Indians in 2016 to prevent the construction of a landfill on sacred Chokla, Gregory Mountain, a site of tremendous cultural significance to Pala’s people.

The Pala Band said in a news release that the tribe is grateful to Issa for his partnership and willingness to introduce this bill. Transferring the Gregory Mountain cultural property into trust ensures that it will be forever protected as a part of the Pala Reservation. The Pala Band acknowledged Rep. Juan Vargas, who has worked with the tribe since 2016 to facilitate this land transfer.

“The Pala Band of Mission Indians wants to thank Congressman Issa for working with us to protect our sacred lands,” Robert Smith, chair of the Pala Band, said. “With his help, we will be able to maintain our ancestral stewardship over Chokla and the other sacred sites located on this deeply significant cultural landscape. We are also grateful to Congressman Vargas for his efforts on Pala’s behalf over the years.”

The P ala Band of Mission I ndians is a federally recognized tribe whose reservation is located along the P alomar Mountain range ap pr oximately 30 miles northeast of San D iego. The majority of the over 90 tribal members live on the 1 2 , 0 0 0 -acre reservation, established for Cupe ñ o and Luiseño I ndians, who consider themselves to be one pr oud pe opl e – P ala.

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right holders, urging them to plan for potential shortages by reducing water use and adopting practical conservation measures.

Reservoir and groundwater levels are significantly below average, and despite recent storms, snowpack is only 58% of average as of March 10. After two years of below average precipitation, officials said they didn’t expect the April 1 snow survey to reveal significant improvement in the water supply outlook this year. April 1 is typically the peak of California’s snowpack, which in an average year provides 30% of the state’s water supply.

“Planting crops and other decisions that are dictated by water supply are made early in the year,

U.S. Forest Service, Tribal governments and water management organizations. Staff will continue to coordinate as it monitors the situation and engage more frequently with water users if conditions continue or worsen, according to the water board.

Current drought conditions can be found on the National Integrated Drought Information System website at http://drought.gov.

The State Water Board’s mission is to preserve, enhance and restore the quality of California’s water resources and ensure proper allocation and efficient use for the benefit of present and future generations.

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Riverside County supervisors appoint Leung as new health officer RIVERSIDE – During a closed session meeting, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors appointed Dr. Geoffrey Leung as the county’s new health officer, effective Tuesday, March 23.

Leung has been an integral member in the county’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic for the past year. Most recently, Leung has led the county’s incident management team for the Riverside County vaccine rollout since December.

“I am honored to serve in this new capacity and look forward to continuing the important work of the department as we focus on recovering from this pandemic,” Leung said. “Public health, at its core, is about protecting communities from disease, preserving health and prolonging life. This pandemic has underscored how critical public health is to our everyday lives and ensuring the health of our communities.”

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reduced supplies on businesses, farms and homes.”

Agricultural water users can implement practical actions now to improve their drought resilience, including reducing irrigated acreage, managing herd size, using innovative irrigation and diversifying water supply portfolios.

Urban water users can conserve by putting in drought-resistant landscape, reducing outdoor irrigation and replacing older house fixtures and appliances with more efficient ones.

Additionally, all diverters are legally required to report their annual water use to the State Water Board.

In preparing for potential droughts, the State Water Board

The county health officer enforces county ordinances, as well as state and federal statutes pertaining to public health and sanitary matters within the unincorporated areas of the county and within all cities in Riverside County.

Leung earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and a master’s degree in education from Harvard University. He started in the county in 2006 and has held the position of ambulatory medical director for Riverside University Health System for the last five years. He’s also been the chair of family medicine for RUHS for the last nine years.

The county’s former health officer, Dr. Cameron aiser, is no longer employed by the county, which was a decision made by the CEO March 23.

“I want to thank Dr. Kaiser for his tireless work throughout this pandemic in service to our

Dr. Geoffrey Leung is the new health officer for Riverside County. Valley News/Courtesy photo

residents, communities, county agencies, cities, school districts and many other groups,” Jeff Van Wagenen, CEO of Riverside County, said.

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Riverside County’s jobless rate fell by more than half a percentage point in February, with gains across multiple sectors of the regional economy, according to figures released Friday, March 26, by the California Employment Development Department.

The unemployment rate in February, based on preliminary estimates, was 8%, compared to 8.6% in January, the EDD said.

The February rate was four percentage points higher than the year-ago level, when countywide unemployment stood at exactly 4%.

About 90,000 residents were out of work last month, and 1,032,200 were employed, according to the EDD. Coachella had the highest unemployment rate countywide at 13.8%, followed by Mecca at 12.6%, Winchester at 11.8%; Desert Hot Springs at 11.7% and the unincorporated community of East Hemet at 11.5%.

The combined unemployment rate for Riverside and San Bernardino counties in February was 8.1%, down from 8.6% in January, according to the EDD. Bicounty data indicated payrolls expanded by the widest margin in the hospitality sector, which added

11,200 positions in February, with the health services sector posting the next-highest amount – 3,100 jobs.

Additional gains were recorded in the construction, manufacturing, professional services and retail trade sectors, which altogether expanded by 5,500 positions.

About 2,000 jobs were added in miscellaneous unclassified industries, while the financial services, information technology and mining sectors were unchanged.

The public and agricultural sectors posted the only payroll declines, totaling 1,400 jobs.

The statewide non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in February was 8.4%.

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Giant container ship that blocked Suez Canal set free Isabel Debre and Samy Magdy THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Salvage teams Monday, March 29, set free a colossal container ship that has halted global trade through the Suez Canal, bringing an end to a crisis that for nearly a week had clogged one of the world’s most vital maritime arteries.

Helped by the peak of high tide, a flotilla of tugboats managed to wrench the bulbous bow of the skyscraper-sized Ever Given from the canal’s sandy bank, where it had been firmly lodged since Tuesday, March 23.

After hauling the fully laden 220,000-ton vessel over the canal bank, the salvage team was pulling the vessel toward the Great Bitter Lake, a wide stretch of water halfway between the north and south end of the canal, where the ship will undergo technical inspection, canal authorities said.

Satellite data from MarineTraffic. com confirmed that the ship was moving away from the shoreline toward the center of the artery.

Video released by the Suez Canal Authority showed the Ever Given being escorted by the tugboats that

helped free it, each sounding off their horns in jubilation after nearly a week of chaos.

“We pulled it off! ” Peter Berdowski, CEO of Boskalis, the salvage firm hired to extract the Ever Given, said in a statement.

“I am excited to announce that our team of experts, working in close collaboration with the Suez Canal Authority, successfully refloated the Ever Given … thereby making free passage through the Suez Canal possible again.”

The obstruction has created a massive traffic jam in the vital passage, holding up $9 billion each day in global trade and straining supply chains already burdened by the coronavirus pandemic.

It remained unclear when traffic through the canal would return to normal. At least 367 vessels, carrying everything from crude oil to cattle, have piled up on either end of the canal, waiting to pass.

Data firm Refinitiv estimated it could take more than 10 days to clear the backlog of ships. Meanwhile, dozens of vessels have opted for the alternate route around the Cape of Good Hope at Africa’s southern tip – a 3,100-mile detour

that adds some two weeks to journeys and costs ships hundreds of thousands of dollars in fuel and other costs.

The freeing of the vessel came after dredgers vacuumed up sand and mud from the vessel’s bow and 10 tugboats pushed and pulled the vessel for five days, managing to partially refloat it at dawn.

It wasn’t clear whether the Ever Given, a Panama-flagged, Japaneseowned ship hauling goods from Asia to Europe, would continue to its original destination of Rotterdam or if it would need to enter another port for repairs.

Ship operators did not offer a timeline for the reopening of the crucial canal, which carries over 10% of global trade, including 7% of the world’s oil. Over 19,000 ships passed through last year, according to canal authorities.

Millions of barrels of oil and liquified natural gas flow through the artery from the Persian Gulf to Europe and North America. Goods made in China – furniture, clothes, supermarket basics – bound for Europe also must go through the canal, or else take the detour around Africa.

Helped by the peak of high tide, a flotilla of tugboats Monday, March 29 , manages to wrench the bulbous bow of the skyscraper-sized Ever Given from the canal’s sandy bank, where it had been firmly lodged since Tuesday, March 23.

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The unprecedented shutdown had threatened to disrupt oil and gas shipments to Europe from the Middle East and raised fears of extended delays, goods shortages and rising costs for consumers.

The salvage operation successfully relied on tugs and dredgers alone, allowing authorities to avoid the far more complex and lengthy task of lightening the vessel by o oading its 20,000 containers.

SBA launches portal to begin accepting shuttered venue operators grant applications WASHINGTON –The U.S. Small Business Administration launched a splash page for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant application portal in anticipation of opening applications for the economic relief program Thursday, April 8.

“Help is here for venue operators hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The SBA has worked diligently to build the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program from the ground up to assist and address the diverse eligibility requirements of each type of applicant and we will open for appli-

cations on April 8,” Isabella Casillas Guzman, administrator of SBA, said.

“The SBA knows these venues are critical to America’s economy and understands how hard they’ve been impacted, as they were among the first to shutter. This vital economic aid will provide a much-needed lifeline for live venues, museums, movie theaters and many more.”

Before the official SVOG application opening, the SBA hosted a national informational webinar to highlight the application process for potential eligible entities from 2:30-

4 p.m. Eastern time Tuesday, March 30. Those interested in participating can register with the SBA. The SVOG program was established by the Economic Aid to Hard Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venues Act, which appropriated $15 billion for it. The American Rescue Plan Act, signed into law

by President Joe Biden, March 11, appropriated an additional $1.25 billion, bringing the program funding to $16.25 billion, with more than $16 billion allocated for grants.

To ensure eligible venues do not

miss a window to receive assistance through the Paycheck Protection Program, the American Rescue Plan Act also amended the SVOG program so entities that apply for a PPP loan after Dec. 27, 2020, can also apply for an SVOG, with the eligible entity’s SVOG to be reduced by the PPP loan amount. The PPP loan applications have been updated to reflect this change.

As the SBA builds and prepares to open the program, the dedicated SBA website, http://www.sba.gov/ svogrant, which includes frequently

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Are mass shooters mostly ‘White men?’ Here’s what the stats say Hayden Daniel SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Many people were quick to assume the perpetrator of the mass shooting Monday, March 22, in Boulder, Colorado, was a White man.

Police revealed Tuesday, March 23, that the alleged shooter was 21-year-old Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, leading some users to quickly issue corrections or delete their posts.

Jumping to the conclusion that a mass shooter is a White male has become extremely common in the past few years, but the phenomenon raises an important question. Are most mass shooters White men?

While White perpetrators make up a majority of mass shooters in the last 40 years, the racial makeup of American mass shooters is roughly equivalent to that of the country as a whole.

Roughly 55% of mass shooters from 1982 to 2019 were White, while 17% were Black, 9% were Latino, 7% were Asian and 8% were of an unknown or other race, according to The Conversation using data from Mother Jones.

This proportion generally lines up with the racial makeup of the United States. Roughly 60% of the population is white, 13% is Black, 18% is Latino and 6% is Asian, according to the outlet.

Another statistical analysis found that from 1982 to 2021, 66% of mass shooters were White, 21% were Black, 10% were Latino, 8% were Asian and 14% were of an unknown or other race.

As of March 2021, 66 of the 121 mass shootings recorded by the analysis were carried out by White people, 21 by Black people and 10

by Latinos.

The Rockefeller Institute of Government, a public policy research arm of the State University of New York, said there had been 340 mass shootings in the United States between 1966 and 2016. It defined mass shooting as “an incident of targeted violence carried out by one or more shooters at one or more public or populated locations. Multiple victims – both injuries and fatalities – are associated with the attack, and both the victims and location are chosen either at random or for their symbolic value.”

It claimed that 53.9% of those crimes were carried out by White people.

Men represent the vast majority

of mass shooters, with only five perpetrators being women since 1966, according to The Washington Post.

One of the problems associated with tallying exactly who perpetrated how many mass shootings is the fact that no specific government entity keeps track of mass shooting statistics, including race and gender, and that there is no universally agreedupon definition of “mass shooting,” Politifact said.

The FBI defined “mass murderer” as someone who “kills four or more people in a single incident (not including himself), typically in a single location” in the 1980s, according to the RAND Corporation. The bureau does not have a separate category for a mass shooting, however, and not every outlet that keeps track of mass shootings uses the FBI’s mass murderer definition.

Mother Jones, which created a database to track mass shootings after the Aurora, Colorado, mass shooting in 2012, defines a mass shooting as an event in which a lone gunman took the lives of at least three people and their motive appeared to be to indiscriminately kill, according to Politifact.

The number of mass shootings taken into account when compiling data on them can vary wildly even in a single year because of the different definitions used by different organizations.

For example, Mother Jones recorded seven mass shootings in 2015 under the definition that a mass shooting constituted at least three fatalities, excluding the shooter, according to RAND. Under Mother Jones’ definition, the shooting also had to take place in a public location and the motivation of the killer had to be indiscriminate, meaning that the motive couldn’t be tied to gang violence, armed robbery or other reasons.

The Mass Shootings in America Database reported 65 mass shootings for 2015, RAND said. They defined a mass shooting as a shooting with at least three fatal or non-fatal injuries and took place in any location, public or private. The motivation of the shooter could also not be related to gang violence or organized crime.

Meanwhile, the Gun Violence Archive reported 332 mass shootings in 2015, but their criteria for what defines a mass shooting are different from Mother Jones,’ according to RAND. By their definition, a mass shooting must have at least four fatal

or non-fatal injuries, excluding the shooter, and any location and any motivation was taken into account.

Mass Shooting Tracker used the same criteria as the Gun Violence Archive, except that they included the shooter in the fatalities, and came up with 371 mass shootings for 2015, RAND said.

It would appear that just including the shooter to the requirement of four fatal or non-fatal injuries while keeping all other criteria the

same added 39 mass shootings for a single year, showing how variable the numbers can be based solely on how an organization defines a mass shooting.

Despite the nuances of tracking mass shootings and their perpetrators, the prevailing narrative has been to wholly blame White men for these types of crime. While the statistics support the claim that most mass shootings are carried out by White men, many people repeating

it fail to note an important caveat: The proportion of mass shootings carried out by White people is relatively proportional to their share of the overall population.

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March of Remembrance comes to 412 Church in Murrieta Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

The 412 Church in Murrieta and the Jewish people of the valley will present a March of Remembrance on Holocaust Memorial Day Sunday, April 11.

The march is held to remember the estimated 6 million Jews who died in Nazi Germany and surrounding prisoner camps before and during World War II. This year because of state and county health orders regarding the coronavirus pandemic, the virtual and live events will be held at 412 Church, 41831 McAlby Court, Suite B, in Murrieta, instead of at Town Center Park in Murrieta, where the public is invited to participate.

The virtual event will begin at 2 p.m. on YouTube. Participants can search for “HRFVorg” to find the video presentation.

The in-person event will begin at 3 p.m. with pre-march music and dancing outside, registration

and food.

At 3:30 p.m., a memorial YouTube program will be shared in the church sanctuary, followed by the March of Remembrance from 4:20-5 p.m. At 5 p.m., the program will end with a special candle lighting ceremony.

People interested in the inperson events are encouraged to register and follow all COVID-19 restrictions, wear a mask, practice social distancing, wash your hands frequently and avoid touching your face.

Guest speaker Shahar Azani is a former member of the Israeli Consulate and deputy ambassador to Kenya. Azani served as an Israeli diplomat at Israel’s Foreign Ministry for over 15 years. He held the position of Consul for Media Affairs and representative at the Consulate General of Israel in New York between 2011 and 2014. In that capacity Azani was responsible for maintaining direct contact with U.S. media, focusing

on political, social and business media.

He also served as a media officer at the Embassy of Israel in London, as deputy representative at Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem; Israel’s Consul for Culture, Media and Public Affairs in Los Angeles, and deputy ambassador at the Embassy of Israel in Nairobi, Kenya, also serving as Israel’s liaison to the United Nations.

Before embarking on this career path, Azani practiced Law at Haim Zadok and Company, based in Tel Aviv, Israel, focusing on litigation.

He has a law degree and a master’s degree in business administration.

He and his wife Elinor have three children, Danielle, Yaheli and Itay.

He will speak about the Day of Despair when the world heard of the Holocaust.

Following his talk, Azani will introduce Ester Famiglietti, a survivor of the Holocaust who was born in an internment camp shortly

The annual March of Remembrance, hosted by the Holocaust Remembrance Foundation of the V alley, will be held at 412 Church in Murrieta, Saturday A pril 11, instead of at Town Sq uare P ark, as seen in this photo.

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after her family was liberated. She will tell her story and share her parents’ experience.

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He understood something that we desperately need to grasp.

Contentment doesn’t come from making up remedies with our own strength.

Contentment comes by having confidence in the strength of Christ.

He has to be the source of our confidence whether we have a little in life or a lot.

As the scriptures said, “True godliness with contentment is itself great wealth,” in 1 Timothy 6:6.

If we want to rest in contentment, we need to have confidence in God. e ou re o fide t i od you’ re stable.

Some of the most unstable people in the world are golfers.

One minute they’re thinking about playing professional golf. And the next minute, they’re cursing the inventor of the little white ball.

We’re like that a lot in life, aren’t we? One minute things are going great, and we’re someone people love to be around. And the next, we’re hell on wheels, and everyone scatters.

If you want more stability in life, you must put your confidence in God. It calms you down.

It’s then we learn that the “God

who takes care of you will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus,” in Philippians 4:19.

We’re often unstable when we think we’re the supplier of our needs. When in all actuality, it’s God. Remember this: When I’m confident in God I’m content in every circumstance. When I’m content I’m stable because of the strength of Christ.

Think it over: What foolish onion-type thing are you placing your confidence in right now?

What steps can you take to put your confidence in God Verse of the day: “I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:12-13 Z achary E lliott is the lead pas tor of Fusion Christian Church in Temecula. For more information, visit http s: / / www.fusionchristianchurch.com, http : / / www.encouragementtoday.tv or find them on I nstagram.

Where is your confidence?

Zachary Elliott SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Some time ago, our Nana was staying with us and got a pretty severe cold. It was one of those ones where you get the hot and cold flashes with the head and body aches. She was miserable.

Well, word got around, and one of our friends told us about an old wives’ remedy that required an onion. She said, “If you put an onion in her room, it will really help. It attracts bacteria, and she will be better in no time.”

After talking about it for five minutes, my wife and I decided to try it. As I walked into her room with the onion, she said, “There’s the man of God. I really want you

to pray for me.”

So, with onion in hand, I prayed for her.

And when I got done praying, I said, “Nana, I want to put an onion in your room. It will help you get better.”

To which she responded, “OK, whatever.”

The following day, I woke up and checked on her, but there was no real change. So, I threw away the onion and went to work.

Later that day, she was up and around and doing better. So naturally, I said to myself, “Looks like that onion worked.” Because we pastors should always have confidence in onions, right?

When I got home and talked to Nana, the first thing she said to me was, “Zac! You prayed for me, and the Lord healed me. Thank you! ” I was more than a little embarrassed for being such an idiot. Here I was thinking it was the onion when I should have had more confidence in God. Here’s my point.

What you put your confidence in matters.

Don’t be like me and put your confidence in stupid things.

Here’s what you should do. ut our o fide e i od and not the things of this world.

Hebrews 10:35 said, “So do not throw away your confidence it will be richly rewarded.”

Here’s the truth: When you put your confidence in anything else but God, it’s like throwing it away.

Let me ask you, where’s your confidence right now? What or who are you relying on to see you through the difficult challenges you are facing?

Have you fallen for the lie that other things, like onions, will see you through the sickness? It’s time for a change.

God promises that if you put your confidence in him, it will be richly rewarded. e ou re o fide t i od you’ re content.

You struggle with being discontent in life because you’re putting your confidence in the wrong things.

In Philippians 4:12-13, the Apostle Paul gives us a lesson on contentment. He said, “I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.”

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The Easter Bunny was up before dawn to hide candy-filled plastic eggs and to perform the finishing

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Unexpected thunderstorms surprise Anza residents Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

Jesse Hernandez snaps this photo of the unexpected thunderstorm from his vantage point in Aguanga.

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A spectacular thunderstorm erupted across the Anza Valley recently, the result of a clash between warm and cold air masses in the mountain area.

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Regular Happenings 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 “Hamilton-Museum-and-RanchFoundation.”

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

Veterans’ Gathering Mondays – 9-11 a.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 39075 Contreras Road, in Anza.

Men and women veterans come to share and help each other deal with post-traumatic stress disorder and other difficulties. Call John Sheehan at 951-923-6153. If you need an advocate to help with VA benefits, call Ronnie Imel at 951659-9884.

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 irby Road in Anza.

AA Men’ s Meeting – 7 p.m.

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

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

Bereaved Parents of the USA – The Aguanga-Anza Chapter of BPUSA will hold its meetings 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 951-5512826.

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 outh 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 evin at 951-763-1111.

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

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

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church – 10 a.m. Weekly Wednesday Bible study takes place at 56095 Pena Road in Anza. Call 951-763-4226 for more information.

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

For more information, call 951763-4622.

Anza First Southern Baptist Church – 9 a.m. The church offers Sunday school for all ages

with a 10 30 a.m. worship service and 6 p.m. for prayer and Bible study. outh 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, anzabp tistchurch@gmail. com or http www.anzabaptistchurch.com.

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

TOPS.org.

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 vfw1 8 7 3 anzaca@ 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 third Saturday of each month at various locations.

Share art, ideas and participate in shows. Guests 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 Q uilter’ 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 is open to all men and women who want to work together for the betterment of the community. Guest meetings with dinner are held 7 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at Anza Valley VFW Post 1873, 59011 Bailey Road, in Anza.

Meetings and events are posted on the Anza Lions Club website, http www.anzalionsclub.org. For more information, call president Michele Brown at 760-637-9173.

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 in-

formation, call Richard Hotchkiss at 951-551-3154.

Boys Scouts Troop 371 – Boy Scouts meet at Lake Riverside Estates. For more information, call Ginny inser 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 Farrell Gas. 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.

Authorities arrest three suspects in Aguanga pot bust City News Service SPECIAL TO ANZA VALLEY OUTLOOK

Three suspected marijuana growers arrested during the execution of several search warrants in Aguanga, where authorities allegedly chopped down 10,600 cannabis plants and seized 1,488 dried pounds, were free on bail Wednesday, March 24.

Anh Tran, 25, of Fountain Valley yle Nguyen, 23, of Garden Grove and Bernardino Mejiaanez, 65, of Aguanga were arrested Tuesday on suspicion of

marijuana cultivation, but were later released from custody, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

Sgt. Brad Farwell said law enforcement personnel served seven search warrants at properties in the unincorporated community of Aguanga. Deputies found growing plants, processed pounds and one rifle, Farwell said.

The suspects are expected to appear at the Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta, June 23, jail records showed.

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Price gouging: what you should know Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

As the coronavirus pandemic swept across the nation and the world in 2020 and into 2021, so did profiteering by some businesses, representing a clear violation of the public trust.

Taking advantage of consumers during a crisis is nothing new.

Even in ancient times, governments combated price gouging, profiteering and price discrimination by passing laws to protect their citizens against dishonest sellers. Price gouging was and still is considered exploitative and unethical.

Price gouging is illegal in California and occurs when a person or business takes advantage of buyers by raising prices more than 10% for essential goods or services during a declared state of emergency.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency statewide over a year ago due to the pandemic, putting price gouging laws into effect at that time.

The order has since been terminated, but consumers should still be aware of their rights.

Essential goods and services include food, water, food and water for pets, flashlights, medicine, sanitary products, toiletries, diapers, medical or emergency

supplies and lodging.

Those who price gouge are subject to criminal prosecution that can result in up to a year in county jail and or fines up to $10,000.

There may also be civil penalties including a fine of $5,000 per violation, restitution to the victim or victims, and a court order to cease the illegal actions.

Riverside County district attorney Mike Hestrin warned all business owners and those who provide services to the public that price gouging will not be tolerated during the state of emergency due to the COVID-19 coronavirus health crisis, according to a press release from the district attorney’s office.

“The district attorney’s office will be vigilant in protecting the public and consumers during this health crisis,” Hestrin said.

Other states of emergency can be declared at any time, due to storms, fires, earthquakes, terrorist attacks or civil unrest.

Thirty-four states have laws against price gouging, and these are held as a valid exercise of police power to preserve order during an emergency and may be combined with anti-hoarding mandates as well.

Statutory prohibitions on price gouging become effective once a state of emergency has been declared. States have legislated

different requirements for who must declare a state of emergency for the price protections to go into effect. California permits emergency proclamations by officials, boards and other governing bodies of cities and counties to trigger the state’s price gouging law.

California Penal Code 396 prohibits price gouging, generally defined as anything greater than a 10% price increase once a state of emergency has been declared.

The price protection lasts for up to 30 days at a time and may be renewed as necessary. In October 2017, former California Gov. Jerry Brown repeatedly extended the price-gouging ban for counties impacted by the October wildfires and later for those affected by the 2018 blazes.

The state has virtually no price monitoring oversight, however.

Law enforcement relies on citizen reports to discover exploitative pricing practices.

If during a state of emergency, you suspect a business or person of price gouging, you may submit a complaint form found on the state attorney general’s office website at https://oag.ca.gov/contact consumer-complaint-againstbusiness-or-company.

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An example of price gouging occurs when prices are raised more than 10 for essential goods, such as with toilet paper in 2020.

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Children scramble to the other side of the playground at the community Easter egg hunt in Lake Riverside Estates.

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Thudium lined up volunteers, secured donations, prepared eggs

and prizes and promoted the hunt however, the celebration did not take place in 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

For 2021, social distancing and face coverings were encouraged.

Preparations for the hunt take place all year, as Thudium seeks deals after Easter of stuffed animals, plastic eggs, toys, books, art supplies and more. Residents also donate items for prizes. When children sign up for the hunt, their parents are asked if they would donate filled eggs and candy to add to the arsenal of prizes. This year, almost 900 candy-filled eggs were hidden, and all the children went home with goodies in their baskets.

Parents pre-register their children, so Thudium can anticipate egg and prize needs for each age division and her volunteers get to

work, assisting with the special event.

“Many of my dear LRE friends, their children and mine have all helped with this task over the years, and I am forever grateful. I love seeing new families involved and also the ones who come back in their late teens early 20s to help set up for an event that was such a special part of their lives growing up. It’s my pleasure to bring some happiness to everyone who participated, especially after a very rough and uncertain 2020,” she said.

Thudium said the 2022 Easter egg hunt promises to be an exciting milestone for her.

“All the smiles on the children’s faces, the thank you’s and hugs I received reaffirm why I have done the LRE Easter egg hunt for 19 years,”

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Keep in mind earthquake preparedness Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

Although the faults under the Anza Valley have been quiet lately, it’s always a good time to be prepared for the next significant tremblor.

The crust of the earth is made of many pieces called tectonic plates.

Each of these sections is moving slowly, floating on the hot mantle inside the planet. As they bump and grind past each other, people feel this action as earthquakes.

According to the United States Geological Survey, “An earthquake is what happens when two blocks of the earth suddenly slip past one another. The surface where they slip is called the fault or fault plane. The location below the earth’s surface where the earthquake starts is called the hypocenter, and the location directly above it on the surface of the earth is called the epicenter.”

Earthquakes can strike suddenly and with absolutely no warning.

It is important to identify potential hazards that may affect your home, pets and family ahead of time. Planning in advance can reduce the dangers of serious injury or loss of life from an earthquake.

Many times people can be hurt from items falling or moving violently when the earth gets to shaking.

Emergency responders advise people to inventory their homes and workplaces. Fastening and stowing things that can fall and injure people should be fastened down or attached to the wall.

Brace water heaters and gas ap-

pliances to wall studs in the home.

Do not install heavy pictures and mirrors near beds, sofas or places where people sleep or relax. Ceiling lamps should be attached to braces on the roof or second floor studs.

Learn how to shut off the gas and water at your house and keep tools beside those locations for that purpose.

Discover your property’s seismic characteristics. Many county offices can provide this information.

Practice “Drop, Cover and Hold On” with everyone in your household, especially children. During an earthquake, get under a sturdy piece of furniture and hold on until the shaking stops and you may safely exit the structure.

The Red Cross said, “Try to protect your head and torso. If you are in bed, stay there, curl up and hold on, and cover your head. Stay indoors until the shaking stops and you are sure it is safe to exit. If you must leave a building after the shaking stops, use stairs rather than an elevator in case of aftershocks, power outages or other damage. Be aware that smoke alarms and sprinkler systems frequently go off in buildings during an earthquake, even if there is no fire. If you smell gas, get out of the house and move as far away as possible. Before you leave any building check to make sure that there is no debris from the building that could fall on you.”

If you are outside, try to get as far away from buildings, power lines, trees and streetlights as you can, in case they come tumbling down.

Public comments sought for three new communication sites SAN BERNARDINO – Officials with San Bernardino National Forest are requesting public comments by Sunday, April 25, about proposals to authorize the construction, operation and maintenance of three new communications sites across the forest. The projects would address the need for better cellular coverage, which is mandated by several laws and executive orders, in three areas.

At Snow Summit in Big Bear Lake, Snow Summit Eco-Site LLC proposed a new multi-carrier facility within the existing Snow Summit Ski Resort maintenance yard at 880 Summit Blvd.

In North Mill Creek, south of Angelus Oaks, Renegade Towers LLC proposed a new multi-carrier facility at the end of Thomas Hunting Grounds Spur Road.

In Mountain Center, west of town, Renegade Towers LLC proposed a new multi-carrier facility adjacent to an existing power line off Highway 74 near McGaugh Road.

Public comments are being requested to help identify key issues, mitigation measures and analyze

effects of this proposed actions.

Forest managers are asking the public to be as specific as possible.

To review project details, including maps and plans, visit the following webpages Snow Summit, https://www.fs.usda.gov/ project project 57777 North Mill Creek, https://www.fs.usda.gov/ project project 59591 and Mountain Center, https://www.fs.usda. gov project project 56971.

Paper copies are available upon request by contacting project lead Heidi Hoggan at heidi.hoggan@ usda.gov or 760-285-9950.

Written, fax, hand-delivered and electronic comments concerning this action will be accepted however, the preference is by email with “Scoping – Mountain Center North Mill Creek Snow Summit Communications Site” in the subject line.

For those who are unable to send comments electronically, send them by mail to U.S. Forest Service, Attn Heidi Hoggan, P.O. Box 518, Idyllwild, CA 92549. Send fax to 951-659-2107.

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If violent shaking is felt while in an automobile, motorists should pull over to a clear location and park, avoiding bridges, overpasses and power lines. Utility companies said that if an electrical line falls on your vehicle, do not exit the auto, instead wait for assistance.

In the mountains or near unstable slopes or cliffs, watch out for falling rocks and other debris as well as landslides.

After an earthquake event, there may not be access to water, food, electricity or other necessities for several days, as first responders and utility companies attend to emergencies.

Putting together a disaster supply kit will help residents get through days after a catastrophic seismic event. Include enough water, food, medications and other basic things to meet any needs for at least three days.

Have an emergency plan and address communication, separation and make a meeting place for after an event. Phones may not be working, so plan accordingly.

If away from home, return only after authorities have said it is safe to do so.

When a quake occurs when you are at home, look quickly for damage in and around your home

and get everyone out if the home is deemed unsafe.

Watch animals closely and keep them under your direct control.

Connect with your friends and neighbors to make sure they are safe and sound. Stay out of damaged buildings.

If you smell gas or notice fallen electrical lines, report them right away.

Take pictures of any damage to your home, for insurance purposes.

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6 tips for older adults to travel safely TEMECULA – One of the perks of getting older is having more time to devote to recreation and traveling.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are roughly 52 million people who are age 65 or older in the United States. With a $1.6 trillion total net worth, older adults spend more on groceries, pharmaceutical items and travel and leisure than any other demographic.

Age does not have to restrict one’s ability to travel, and with age comes experience and more opportunities to enjoy travel. Before taking off for parts unknown, people over 50 can take steps to ensure their excursions are as safe as they are memorable.

Consider risk.

The coronavirus pandemic of 2020 taught the world that situations can change rapidly. Before booking any travel, weigh the risks and the benefits of a trip. Determine if COVID-19 is spreading where you live or at your destination. Older adults have a higher risk for severe illness caused by the COVID-19 or other viruses.

Use senior-friendly services.

Seek out travel services that offer the best perks for older adults.

Many travel providers no longer offer senior discounts, but they may offer other benefits, such as early boarding or assistance with traveling from gates to baggage areas.

Get travel insurance.

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When daylight first touches our eyes, our body temperature and blood pressure begin to rise, heart rate increases and there is a delay in the release of melatonin. All these factors cause us to awaken and gear up for the coming day.

At night, as light lessens, the opposite occurs, slowing them down for restive and restorative sleep.

Most people are programmed to sleep around 11 p.m. and naturally awake around 7 a.m. Of course, each individual person is different, and these times represent an average. People are most alert in the early mornings and late afternoons, with sleepy dips in the early afternoon and early predawn.

It can be easy to upset circadian rhythms with work or travel schedules. Jet lag is a great example of this issue, as a newcomer to a different time zone needs several days to get accustomed to the new light influences on their clock.

Circadian rhythm disruptions can develop into issues like exhaustion, confusion, obesity, diabetes, depression and dementia. Our

Before taking off for parts unknown, people over 50 can take steps to ensure their excursions are as safe as they are memorable.

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founder of Boomer Travel Patrol, a website featuring expert advice geared toward the baby boomer demographic, travel insurance can be essential for older travelers.

Older travelers may be more at risk of falling or getting sick and some may need extra medication if travel is interrupted or delayed.

Travel insurance can provide extra coverage for a relatively low price if something goes wrong.

Don’ t advertise your absence.

It may be tempting to upload photos of your beachside vacation to social media as you are immersed in paradise. Older adults tend to be targets for thieves because they are seen as vulnerable. Don’t make the job easier by advertising you are away from home. In addition, have a neighbor periodically pick up your mail and set lights on timers to give the impression you are home even when

you’re not.

Share your itinerary. eep loved ones apprised of your general travel itinerary, especially if you are traveling solo, according to AARP. eep a mobile phone on you at all times.

Pack copies of important documents.

In the event paperwork is lost while traveling, request copies of prescriptions and/or statements of medical conditions from each physician and medical treatment center so you have a second set. eep copies of your passport, driver’s license, insurance cards, travel tickets and other documents as well.

Seniors have the ability to travel much more than other age groups.

Make the experience enjoyable by focusing on safety.

bodies need schedules, and if they are disrupted, it can play havoc on our mental and physical well-being.

There are two basic categories of circadian rhythm sleep disorders – intrinsic and extrinsic.

Intrinsic disorders are those in which a person’s circadian rhythm is way off from everyone else, such as one that awakes very early and sleeps very early, or sleeping late and staying awake very late and this can cause issues.

Extrinsic disorders are those in which the person’s circadian rhythm is interrupted by work, school or travel schedules.

Also, there are people who have non-24-hour sleep wake syndrome, also called running free syndrome.

Their clock is totally out of sync.

These persons can have longer than 24-hour sleep cycles. This issue is most common in blind people, whose optic nerves cannot send light to the suprachiasmatic nucleus and set their rhythms properly.

One of the most common biological clock issues comes from shift work, when a person’s circadian rhythm conflicts with their work schedule, causing insomnia or excessive daytime sleepiness.

Shift-work means late night hours, working all night or very early morning to midafternoon work times.

It is important to maintain regular sleep wake times. Avoid naps, get regular exercise and avoid caffeine before sleep. Minimize exposure to artificial light late at night and try not to eat too much right before bed.

Light therapy can be used to help calibrate the circadian rhythm by having the patient sit in front of the bright light box at appropriate times of the day for a varied amount of time.

For many people, their sleep patterns could give them the regular amount of desired sleep that their bodies need. But external social factors can prevent them from getting the required sleep amount and their overall health can suffer.

Anyone that suspects that they have a circadian rhythm sleep disorder may consider speaking with their primary care doctor or contact a sleep clinic for expert advice.

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Tien Truong sees the storm coming from Lake Riverside Estates.

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James Hilzman shares this image of lightning coursing through the clouds from video he took of the Intense thunderstorm.

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and others experienced high winds, hail, snow and even sleet.

Huge peals of thunder rocked the mountain communities as the pitch-black clouds rolled through.

Thunderstorms can bring danger, such as flash flooding and lightning strikes. There were no reports of storm-related damage in Anza.

D iane Siek er can be reached by email at dsiek er@reedermedia. com.

How to teach children about diversity, equity and inclusion Family Features SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Children develop their identities right alongside their abilities to crawl, walk, talk and recognize letters. There’s also a common misconception that children are “colorblind.”

However, studies have found children can show signs of racial bias at an early age, with psychologists from Northwestern University finding children as young as 4 years old may be picking up on cues of intolerance from adults around them. Children may not understand prejudice or racial bias, but from their earliest days, they absorb and mimic attitudes that are held by the adults in their lives.

“For children, differences are a way of learning about themselves and others, a way of building their sense of self and a place in their family and community,” Elanna alow, inderCare Education’s chief academic officer, said.

“Children will naturally look to their parents and caregivers for explanations about the diversity they see in their world and what those differences can or should mean. That’s why it’s so important to help even the youngest children learn how to embrace diversity in a way that’s respectful and celebrates different cultures, backgrounds and experiences.”

Understanding and addressing issues of diversity, equity and inclusion can be challenging, which is why some parents may shy away from having these conversations with their children. alow offered these tips to help parents lay the foundation for honest and developmentally appropriate discussions.

Start by acknowledging differences.

To ignore differences among people is to ignore a part of the person. When children ask, “Why does... ” questions, rather than shy away or tell them, “We don’t ask those questions,” embrace the moment and answer in simple, direct language. For example, explain-

ing that melanin creates different skin tones or that people may use wheelchairs because their legs work differently and they need help moving around. By answering their questions, children can learn differences aren’t bad or embarrassing – they’re what make each person unique and special.

Reflect the diversity of the world within your own home.

Books are an easy way to help children learn about diversity because stories are natural conversation starters. Look for books with diverse main characters who have different races, ethnicities, backgrounds and abilities and reflect a number of family structures.

As you read together, talk about the differences and similarities between the characters and your children using simple, clear language. It’s important to ensure your children see themselves in the toys, books and media around them. Children feel welcome and important when their identity and their families’ identities are represented in their world.

Build empathy.

Go beyond the common refrain, “put yourself in someone else’s shoes,” and ask your children why it is important to understand other people’s perspectives. Help your children think of times they learned something about someone else and how that knowledge helped them be better friends or family members. Empathy can help children comprehend the lasting, harmful impact inequality and exclusion can have and show them why it’s important for them to understand, respect and appreciate differences.

“Learning about and celebrating diversity, equity and inclusion are lifelong commitments,” alow said. “Children have the benefit of approaching these topics with a fresh perspective and a strong sense of what’s fair and unfair – skills that will help them build a better future for everyone.”

To learn more about talking with your children about differences, visit http://kindercare.com/dei.

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How to bankrupt America

Harold Pease, Ph.D. SPECIAL TO ANZA VALLEY OUTLOOK

President Joe Biden signed into law the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Act Monday, March 15.

Not a single Republican in the House or Senate voted in favor of this legislation, as only 9% of which had anything to do with coronavirus relief. This act passed even in light of the fact that a trillion dollars was not yet spent from the money previously allotted for COVID-19 relief.

Before this act, the first spending package for the virus was last year March 27, 2020, when Congress added $2.5 trillion to the national debt with The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act giving most adults $1,200. Most were jubilant to receive a stimulus check but to pay this single stimulus back today

would cost each taxpayer $18,863 since about 50% of adults pay no income taxes, according to “Compare U.S. Debt Clocks Nov. 2019 with April 2020.” I would rather not have the $1,200 stimulus, if it costs me $18,863 later.

On Dec. 27, 2020, former President Donald Trump signed a second stimulus bill of $900 billion giving most adults another stimulus of $600. We have not assessed what the payback for this particular stimulus will be.

These three stimulus packages of $2.5 trillion, $900 billion and $1.9 trillion added increased the national debt by $5.3 trillion in less than one year. The total is more than the combined cost of World War I, $334 billion and World War II, $4.1 trillion “adjusted for inflation to today’s dollars,” “The Cost of U.S. Wars Then and Now,” Military History,

by Norwich University, Oct. 20, 2020. Such debt is a recipe for bankrupting America and those doing it must know it.

So what is a trillion dollars To begin with a trillion is the No. 1 followed by 12 zeros. A trillion dollars is a thousand billion, and a billion is a thousand million.

One mathematician gave us a very practical way of evaluating our outstanding debt. One trillion $1 bills stacked atop each other – not end to end but flat – would reach nearly 68,000 miles into space – a third of the way to the moon according to a CNN News Cast,

Feb. 4, 2009. If so, the debt thus far incurred by the coronavirus alone, $5.3 trillion, would reach to the moon and two-thirds back to earth.

Sen. Mitch McConnell gave another illustration that is just as awestriking. He calculated that if we spent a million dollars every day since Jesus was born, we still would not have spent a trillion dollars – only three-fourths of a trillion dollars.

Who will pay these three coronavirus loans Since we never liquidate our debt – only increase and pass it on to posterity – our grandchildren yet unborn, will be saddled with this debt plus the interest on it. How can I prophesy with such certainty The United States has not been free of debt since Warren G. Harding 100 years ago, according to “U.S. Debt

by President by Dollar and Percentage Who Increased the U.S. Debt the Most Depends on How ou Measure It,” by imberly Amadeo, updated Nov. 4, 2019 es, the coronavirus is a massive rogue wave that has sunk thousands of businesses in its path but following closely behind it is a tsunami many times larger – the national debt – that is and will bring down this country because our children cannot pay it either.

Our national debt has soared to $28.09 trillion, according to USDebtClock.org. This debt in $1 bills laid flat atop each other, not just the COVID-19 portion

as mentioned, will now go to the moon and back almost five times.

We are drowning in debt.

I asked students in my college classes this question “Who gets to go without so that this debt can be paid ” “Go without ” they respond.

It is a concept foreign to this generation. They do not know and neither do their parents and grandparents who laid it on their backs. When they are told that their share, according to USDebtClock.org, to liquidate this debt is not just $37,726 for the coronavirus bailouts, but $224,456 per taxpayer – due immediately, they get angry.

“Someone should have told me that government handouts are not free,” they said to me.

The 13th Amendment ending slavery has been rescinded, they are America’s new slaves. Bondage was given them before their birth, while they were in the womb or before they were old enough to know what it meant to be sold into slavery. The past and present generations wanted nice costly programs for free and were willing to sell their children to have them. Worse, the older generation is still anxious to incur even more debt on our defenseless children and grandchildren. Are we not the most debt addicted, insensitive generation in U.S. history es, these are hard times and in such adding to a national debt is said to be justified. What isn’t jus-

tified is that in prosperous times, of which most of the last 70 years have been, we should and could have liquidated that debt. Then a $5.3 trillion debt to handle a virus could have been repaid in the next prosperous time or perhaps by the children, but not now. We have squandered our wealth in foreign endless wars, foreign aid and domestic welfare.

Both parties are responsible for this debt. I had hoped with the robust Trump economy – the best in several decades – that we could start paying off the debt, but now chances of removing even the coronavirus portion of the national debt enslaving us is slim. Biden proposed $3 trillion for infrastructure updating. Trillions more debt Democrats plan for reparations for descendants of slaves, the Green New Deal and free college for everyone. It is hard to believe that the Democrats are not purposely pushing us over a cliff, destroying the once wealthiest nation in world history.

D r. Harold P ease is a syndicated columnist and an exp ert on the U nited States Constitution. He has dedicated his career to studying the writings of the Founding Fathers and to ap p lying that k nowledge to current events. He taught history and p olitical science from this p ersp ective for over 3 0 years at Taft College. To read more of his week ly articles, visit http : / / www.LibertyU nderFire.org.

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FICTITIO U S B U SINE SS NAM E STATE M E NT File Number: R -202102532 The following person s is are doing usiness as 1 . J V J D IV ERSIF IED SERV ICES 2 . T H E WH EELH OUSE SK AT E CENT ER D ERB Y’ S B AR AND G RILL 26370 Girard St, H emet, CA 9 2544 County: R iverside Jesus “ L ” Vivanco, 26370 Girard St, H emet, CA 9 2544 This business is conducted by an Individual R egistrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed a o e on declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. ( A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section of the usiness and rofessions ode that the registrant nows to e false is guilty of a misdemeanor punisha le y a fine not to e ceed one thousand dollars ( $ 1,000) .)

R egistrant: Jesus L Vivanco Statement was filed with the ounty ler of R iverside County on 03/04/2021 OT O T S SO ( a) O F SE CTIO N 179 20, A FICTITIO U S NAM E STATE M E NT GE NE R AL L Y E X P IR E S AT TH E E ND O F FIVE Y E AR S FR O M TH E D ATE O N T S T O O T CO U NTY CL E R K , E X CE P T, AS P R O VID E D IN S SO O S TO , IT E X P IR E S 40 D AY S AFTE R ANY CH ANGE IN TH E FACTS SE T FO R TH IN TH E STATE M E NT P U R SU ANT TO SE CTIO N 179 13 O TH E R TH AN A CH ANGE IN TH E R E SID E NCE AD D R E SS O F ST O .

TTO S B U SINE SS NAM E STATE M E NT M U ST B E FIL E D B E FO R E TH E E X P IR ATIO N. TH E FIL ING O F TH IS STATE M E NT D O E S NO T O F ITSE L F AU TH O R IZ E TH E U SE IN TH IS STATE O F A FICTITIO U S B U SINE SS NAM E IN VIO L ATIO N O F TH E R IGH TS O F ANO TH E R , ST T , O OMMO ( SE E SE CTIO N 14411 E T SE Q ., B U SINE SS AND P R O FE SSIO NS CO D E ) . I H E R E B Y CE R TIFY TH AT TH IS CO P Y IS A CO R R E CT CO P Y O F TH E O R IGINAL STATE M E NT O N FIL E IN M Y O FFICE .

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FICTITIO U S B U SINE SS NAM E STATE M E NT File Number: R -202102636 The following person s is are doing usiness as a . F INISH ING T OUCH F LOORING b . F INISH ING T OUCH 73162 San Nicholas Ave, P alm D esert, CA 9 2260 County: R iverside Nathan D aniel Ceballos, 73162 San Nicholas Ave, P alm D esert, CA 9 2260 This business is conducted by an Individual R egistrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed a o e declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. ( A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section of the usiness and rofessions ode that the registrant nows to e false is guilty of a misdemeanor punisha le y a fine not to e ceed one thousand dollars ( $ 1,000) .)

R egistrant: Nathan D aniel Ceballos Statement was filed with the ounty ler of i erside ounty on OT O T S SO ( a) O F SE CTIO N 179 20, A FICTITIO U S NAM E STATE M E NT GE NE R AL L Y E X P IR E S AT TH E E ND O F FIVE Y E AR S FR O M TH E D ATE O N T S T O O T CO U NTY CL E R K , E X CE P T, AS P R O VID E D IN S SO O S TO , IT E X P IR E S 40 D AY S AFTE R ANY CH ANGE IN TH E FACTS SE T FO R TH IN TH E STATE M E NT P U R SU ANT TO SE CTIO N 179 13 O TH E R TH AN A CH ANGE IN TH E R E SID E NCE AD D R E SS O F ST O .

TTO S B U SINE SS NAM E STATE M E NT M U ST B E FIL E D B E FO R E TH E E X P IR ATIO N. TH E FIL ING O F TH IS STATE M E NT D O E S NO T O F ITSE L F AU TH O R IZ E TH E U SE IN TH IS STATE O F A FICTITIO U S B U SINE SS NAM E IN VIO L ATIO N O F TH E R IGH TS O F ANO TH E R , ST T , O OMMO ( SE E SE CTIO N 14411 E T SE Q ., B U SINE SS AND P R O FE SSIO NS CO D E ) . I H E R E B Y CE R TIFY TH AT TH IS CO P Y IS A CO R R E CT CO P Y O F TH E O R IGINAL STATE M E NT O N FIL E IN M Y O FFICE .

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FICTITIO U S B U SINE SS NAM E STATE M E NT File Number: R -202102710 The following person s is are doing usiness as J H ANA M IND B OD Y WELLNESS Old Town ront St, Suite , Temecula, CA 9 259 0 County: R iverside K orrie “ T” H arper, 1615 D icke y Street, Fallbrook,

FICTITIO U S B U SINE SS NAM E STATE M E NT File Number: R -2021029 04 The following person s is are doing usiness as INSID E T H E B OX G IF T SH OP 32154 Corte Illora, Temecula, CA 9 259 2 County: R iverside a. llison hristine heeler, orte llora, Temecula, CA 9 259 2 . rew Thomas heeler, orte llora, Temecula, CA 9 259 2 This business is conducted by a M arried Couple R egistrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed a o e declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. ( A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section of the usiness and rofessions ode that the registrant nows to e false is guilty of a misdemeanor punisha le y a fine not to e ceed one thousand dollars ( $ 1,000) .) egistrant llison heeler Statement was filed with the ounty ler of R iverside County on 3/12/2021 OT O T S SO ( a) O F SE CTIO N 179 20, A FICTITIO U S NAM E STATE M E NT GE NE R AL L Y E X P IR E S AT TH E E ND O F FIVE Y E AR S FR O M TH E D ATE O N T S T O O T CO U NTY CL E R K , E X CE P T, AS P R O VID E D IN S SO O S TO , IT E X P IR E S 40 D AY S AFTE R ANY CH ANGE IN TH E FACTS SE T FO R TH IN TH E STATE M E NT P U R SU ANT TO SE CTIO N 179 13 O TH E R TH AN A CH ANGE IN TH E R E SID E NCE AD D R E SS O F ST O .

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FICTITIO U S B U SINE SS NAM E STATE M E NT File Number: R -202102520 The following person s is are doing usiness as LIV E WELL B Y F AM ILY COUNSELING SERV ICES inchester d, Ste , Temecula,

CH ANG E OF NAM E ORD ER T O SH OW CAUSE F OR CH ANG E OF NAM E ase um er M TO AL L INTE R E STE D P E R SO NS P etitioner: CH RIST Y G ULINO J ONES iled a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows P resent Name: CH RIST Y G ULINO J ONES P roposed Name: CH RIST Y CH ERI J ONES TH E CO U R T O R D E R S that all persons interested in this matter appear efore this court at the hearing indicated elow to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not e granted. Any person obj ecting to the name changes descri ed a o e must file a written o ection that includes the reasons for the o ection at least two court days efore the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not e granted. f no written o ection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOT ICE OF H EARING D ate: 5/6/21 Time: 1: 30 pm D ept: M V2 The address of the court eacoc St., # D 201, M oreno Valley, CA 9 2553 M oreno Valley Courthouse copy of this Order to Show ause shall e pu lished at least once each wee for four successi e wee s prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley O utlook ate Signed ric saac, udge of the Superior ourt LEG AL: 3 3 1 4 PUB LISH ED : M a r c h 2 6 , Ap r i l 2 , 9 , 1 6 , 2 0 2 1

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R egistrant: E rika Camez, CE O Statement was filed with the ounty ler of R iverside County on 03/04/2021 OT O T S SO ( a) O F SE CTIO N 179 20, A FICTITIO U S NAM E STATE M E NT GE NE R AL L Y E X P IR E S AT TH E E ND O F FIVE Y E AR S FR O M TH E D ATE O N T S T O O T CO U NTY CL E R K , E X CE P T, AS P R O VID E D IN S SO O S TO , IT E X P IR E S 40 D AY S AFTE R ANY CH ANGE IN TH E FACTS SE T FO R TH IN TH E STATE M E NT P U R SU ANT TO SE CTIO N 179 13 O TH E R TH AN A CH ANGE IN TH E R E SID E NCE AD D R E SS O F ST O .

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FICTITIO U S B U SINE SS NAM E STATE M E NT File Number: R -202103065 The following person s is are doing usiness as B IZ NAG A ast arocela lace, alm Springs, 9 2264 M ailing Address: 23622 Calabasas R oad, Suite 200, Calabasas, CA 9 1302 County: R iverside Vicki Ann P earson, 23622 Calabasas R oad, Suite 200, Calabasas, CA 9 1302 This business is conducted by an Individual R egistrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed a o e declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. ( A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section of the usiness and rofessions ode that the registrant nows to e false is guilty of a misdemeanor punisha le y a fine not to e ceed one thousand dollars ( $ 1,000) .)

R egistrant: Vicki Ann P earson Statement was filed with the ounty ler of R iverside County on 3/16/2021 OT O T S SO ( a) O F SE CTIO N 179 20, A FICTITIO U S NAM E STATE M E NT GE NE R AL L Y E X P IR E S AT TH E E ND O F FIVE Y E AR S FR O M TH E D ATE O N T S T O O T CO U NTY CL E R K , E X CE P T, AS P R O VID E D IN S SO O S TO , IT E X P IR E S 40 D AY S AFTE R ANY CH ANGE IN TH E FACTS SE T FO R TH IN TH E STATE M E NT P U R SU ANT TO SE CTIO N 179 13 O TH E R TH AN A CH ANGE IN TH E R E SID E NCE AD D R E SS O F ST O .

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