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Reality Rally brings thousands to Temecula while raising funds with fun

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The city of Murrieta announced that effective July 1, Murrieta’s Assistant City Manager, Kim Summers, will take on the role of city manager when current City Manager Rick Dudley retires in June. see page A-3

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Menifee appoints Measure DD oversight committee MENIFEE – The Menifee City Council appointed five community members to the Measure DD oversight committee at their meeting April 5. see page A-5

Michelle Meyer from the TV show “Big Brother 18” draws for her team “Exit Strategy” in a “Pictionary” style challenge at the 2017 Reality Rally, Shane Gibson photo April 8.

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Another Reality Rally is in the books for organizer Gillian Larson and her crew of dedicated volunteers. This year’s event included favorites such as the Reality Rally “Amazing Race” styled game

through Old Town Temecula, the Reality Rally Festival, a Red Carpet Reception and Casino Fundraiser and the annual Celebrity Vs. Public Lip Sync Showdown. Reality Rally, celebrating its seventh year raises funds for Michelle’s Place Breast Cancer Resource Center.

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ments of this year’s three-day event occurred during the Thursday, April 6, Lip Sync Showdown when a special performance was staged by contestant Matthew Gallagher, who proposed onstage to Kelly Maxwell, saying he was lucky to find someone “smart enough to inspire me, loving enough to care for my

kids, strong enough to challenge me and pretty enough that I can’t take my eyes off of her.”

Maxwell, who was the first contestant of the night performing a custom mix by LMFAO said “yes” as the crowd erupted in cheers.

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Hemet Police declare major ‘War on Crime!’

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The Hemet Unified School District Board and Principals honor top teachers and classified workers from each school Wednesday, March 29, at District Headquarters.

“We are declaring a War on Crime,” announced Hemet Mayor Linda Krupa in a large public gathering at Hemet’s crime plagued Weston Park April 7.

The public meeting attended

by Hemet police and firefighters, neighboring city police chiefs, Riverside District Attorney Mike Hestrin and many other state and county officials was called by the Hemet Mayor, the city council and Police Chief Dave Brown to officially make the “War on Crime” declaration to the voters in the city who overwhelming voted for Measure U. The announcement about the unusual special event that promised the people of the crime-ridden city dedicating $100 million to bolstering its police, fire and emergency medical services and soon make it the safest city in the Inland

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Brothers accused of killing Hemet man behind bars HEMET – A probationer and his younger brother accused of fatally shooting a man and wounding his teenage friend in Hemet were each being held in lieu of $1 million bail. see page B-7

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Villaranda continues to wow judges on ‘The Voice’ Kim Harris VALLEYEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM

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Anatalia Villaranda, the little girl with the big voice continues to battle her way to the top on NBC’s “The Voice.” The 16-year-old singing powerhouse easily beat out the competition to win herself a spot on the live shows which began airing Tuesday, April 11.

During her performance last week, Villaranda was matched up against Dawson Coyle, who sang “Demons” by Imagine Dragons, by her celebrity coach Alicia Keys.

Keys said she paired the two because they were similar in age and both had a unique style of pop music.

“It felt like absolutely the right thing,” she said.

The two singers watched each

other during practice for the first time and both had high praise for one another and Keys.

“Alicia is helping me to trust in myself,” Villaranda said. “I am not ready for this to end.”

For her song Villaranda sang “Two Black Cadillacs” by Carrie Underwood.

“I’m a soul singer, but deep inside of me, I know there’s a little country. I’ve loved country music ever since my sister played it for the first time in her room, and this song, it really does tell a story,” she explained.

Coyle, who was stolen by Keys during the battle rounds said that the talent on team Alicia was amazing.

“It’s a little bit intimidating to

see VILLARANDA, page A-3

Anatalia Villaranda, shown here during an interview in Temecula, easily beat out the competition on NBC’s “The Voice” to win her knock-out round last week.

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Summers appointed as Murrieta City Manager Kim Harris VALLEYEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM

The city of Murrieta announced that effective July 1, Murrieta’s Assistant City Manager, Kim Summers, will take on the role of city manager when current City Manager Rick Dudley retires in June.

Dudley, who announced his retirement last month, has served as city manager since Nov. 19, 2007, and will have completed 35 years in the public sector in Murrieta, the City of Vista and the City of Escondido, upon his retirement.

The announcement was made during the April 4, City Council meeting at Murrieta’s City Hall.

Mayor Pro Tem Jonathan Ingram made the motion, which was seconded by Councilman Alan Long, to promote Summers. The motion passed unanimously during a closed session held before

the meeting.

A subcommittee, consisting of Mayor Rick Gibbs and Ingram was appointed to negotiate with Summers for salary and other compensation. The terms will be brought back before the Murrieta City Council at a future meeting before Dudley’s retirement.

Dudley’s work with business attraction has garnered the Murrieta a number of job creating businesses such as Loma Linda University Medical Center, Kaiser, CarMax, and eventually five hotels to support the region’s growing tourism industry.

Dudley announced his retirement to the City Council and staff March 16, saying it was time to let others lead the way as his previous plans were to retire in 2014, however, his love for the city and staff has kept him in the role until now.

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Murrieta PD to move forward with concealed weapon processing Kim Harris VALLEYEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Murrieta City Council heard an update on concealed weapons from Police Chief Sean Hadden during the April 4, regular council meeting. During the presentation, Hadden gave council a full update on the issue as a follow up to a workshop held in September.

Currently licensing is done through an agreement with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department which has a wait time for interviews of approximately 18 months. According to Hadden the process had been in place since the 1990s. Hadden said he wanted to know if it would be possible to find a way to speed up the process for those in the community who were interested in getting their concealed carry permits.

“The increase in interest of the general public is still there,” Hadden said.

Lt. Ron Driscoll did the research on the project, reviewing the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s policies and procedures as well as those of other municipal law enforcement agencies within the county and found that it takes approximately 22 months to successfully complete the process with the Sheriff’s Department.

“The processing of CCW permits we found was very time consuming although we did not have an exact number of how many hours it would take if we did take it

VILLARANDA from page A-1 hear Anatalia sing,” he said. “She just punches.”

During practice Keys told Villaranda that she was performing the song with great emotion and that she needed to find a way to imagine it in her own life to effectively tell the story of the song.

Villaranda once again wowed judges Blake Shelton, Adam Levine, Gwen Stefani and Keys who were all shown watching her sing with smiles on their faces and bopping their heads in time to the music.

They all agreed that Villaranda’s powerful and energetic performance showed another side to her abilities, something they were happy to see.

Stephani said Villaranda’s performance showed confidence and power.

“You ruled the room. You just plowed right over me,” she said Levine said that she was the kind of talent who wouldn’t stop until every person in the room heard her.

“That’s the testament to your performance ability,” he said, adding that he thought she was the clear winner.

Shelton told the pint-sized powerhouse it was fun to be in the same room with her.

“There is no way to not get excited about the fact that you are about to come out here and sing,” he said.

“Then you have to go and hurt me by singing a country song. Dawson is my boy but, I mean, look at her.”

“Anatalia, you surprised me again with this song choice. I think that’s great that you want to keep evolving and showing all sides of who you are,” Keys said. “I think it was a great choice to show some of that versatility.”

At the end of the performances, Keys chose Villaranda over Coyle, sending her to the next round – live performances.

“Both of you are so good and so powerful. The winner of this knockout is Anatalia,” she said.

over,” Hadden said. “We do know that if Murrieta did take it over that we would need additional staff.”

Hadden said the current staff would not be able to take on the permitting as a collateral duty as it would take too much time away from investigators who currently have a caseload of 15-20 cases each. He said if the city took over the permitting process he would expect there to be a surge as the Sheriff’s Department gets roughly 10 requests a month from Murrieta citizens applying for a CCW. “You look at 10 a month over a period of 18 months and that’s about 180 people we know would come to us to see if they could get the process done faster,” he said.

Hadden said that council wanted to process some test cases to see what the time process would be so three requests were processed by the department, using outside investigators. Police also looked at fees to process the requests, including the fees for investigators to do the background checks.

Hadden said it took an average of four hours per applicant for the background investigations and that $298 paid for the investigators time and that a psychological evaluation that Murrieta PD requires cost $150 in combination with the standard administrative fees, would bring the total cost per CCW permit up to $761, with the city making no money on the process.

Hadden said that due to the ease

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According to Hadden the city website, www.murrietaca.gov, will be updated with information on how to apply for a CCW permit in the very near future.

In other news, the city approved an amendment to an agreement with Hernandez, Kroone and Associates for the I-215/Los Alamos Road interchange landscaping project, extending the term of the agreement until Dec. 31 to prepare closeout documents for the project.

The city also adopted a resolution allowing the Police Department to purchase two vehicles, a 2017 Dodge Durango Special Service police vehicle and a 2017 Honda Accord Sport in the amount of $83,511.

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Actions Couple Take takes rocket science out of relationships Stephanie Lai VALLEYSTAFF@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Married for over 20 years, Actions Couples Take founders Allan and Claudina Thaler offer a platform of support for local couples. Earning nonprofit status September 2016, the two have been abiding by their motto of “Taking Rocket Science out of Relationships” through free workshops. Actions Couples Take, or A.C.T., has a prolific Facebook presence and weekly workshops at Elsinore High School Theater.

Hosted every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., A.C.T. provides a series of workshops on everything related to marriage: parenting, intimacy, finances, communication, conflict resolution and building selfesteem. Every session is recorded and posted online for convenience.

Every workshop includes free coffee, snacks and child care.

“We provide the tools to overcome the past, deal with the present and prepare for the future,” Allan Thaler said; he and his wife act as relationship coaches for anyone who attends. Their services also include one-on-one coaching for a fee, but if they feel something is beyond their scope, they refer couples to licensed professionals or therapists.

Before starting their faith-based nonprofit, the Thalers managed the marriage ministry at Elsinore First Assembly for six years. Allan Thaler is a licensed reverend and regularly attended Elsinore First Assembly for 20 years. According to Allan Thaler, the idea for their organization first developed when he and his wife decided to “leave the four walls

of the church” and take their message to the community. Originally, the workshops were hosted at the Women’s Center of Lake Elsinore, and various members of their church followed. However, Allan Thaler stressed how Actions Couples Take is trans-denominational. Meaning that while the nonprofit is faithbased, there is no religious affiliation, and all people are invited.

“Marriage applies to all people, religious or not, single or not, just anyone who wants to invest and believe in their spouse,” Thaler said as he highlighted the importance of prioritizing one’s spouse.

Impressed by the organization’s work, Lake Elsinore Unified School District contracted them to help provide workshops to parents of students. As partners, the nonprofit group and the district have created an open environment of real people talking about real situations and solutions. Actions Couples Take encourages participation and transparency. Couples, age 20 to 70, come together to provide their experience as they hope to build a community willing to invest in their relationships.

“We’re excited to see families grow. Many people didn’t have relationships skills coming in, so when you teach a couple these resolution and teamwork skills it makes a difference,” Claudina Thaler said.

Other projects the organization has started include a series of videos published on their Facebook page entitled “Marriage in a Minute.”

These web-based videos tackle various aspects of building a healthy marriage, such as taking initiative

and even everyday body language.

Publicly, A.C.T. hosted a community Valentines banquet for the school district in the Elsinore Dream Center. Nearly 100 guests participated in the social event. The Thalers also organize family camping trips for their attendees. This year’s trip is being hosted from July 6 - 9.

The affordable family trip includes a Sunday marriage workshop and opportunities to form real connections between couples and families.

The work Allan and Claudina have done for their community is unique. They find their drive to support marriages is rewarding and is saving marriages. Actions Couples Take treats their work as a grassroots movement against divorce rates.

The divorce rate in the community is around 50 percent and within his church it is slightly higher, Allan Thaler said.

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The couple met and married within 4 months. They hope to bring their marriage experiences to the table and prove that if they can build a strong marriage, anyone else in the community can as well.

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Democrats deny equal protection under the law SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Melissa A. Melendez, RLake Elsinore, announced Democrats killed her bill, Assembly Bill 757, in the Assembly Public Safety Committee. This legislation would have made California a “shall issue” state by making self-defense a just qualifier to receiving a concealed carry weapon permit.

“Today the Democrat majority spat in the face of the Constitution by killing this measure,” Melendez said last week. “The Constitution guarantees equal protection under the law, yet the current system we have for issuing CCWs in California is anything but equal. Rest assured; this fight for equality isn’t over.”

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Pets of the Week

Website: www.animalfriendsofthevalleys.com Address: 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA 92595 • Phone: (951) 674-0618 Hours of operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hi, my name is Kai. I’m a 2-year-old Border Collie Mix and a very loving boy who gets along with everyone. I still have lots of energy to play. I am good with dogs, cats and children. I would make an amazing pet.

I am all ready to go home with you! Intake Number: 341496

Hi, my name is Pharoah. I am a 2-year-old domestic medium hair cat. I am a very affectionate boy. I get alone with cats and kids and am litter-box trained. I can’t wait to find my “fur” ever home. I am all ready to go home with you! Intake Number: 279542 Special: All cats/kittens, pit bulls and Chihuahua adoptions are just $5 (spay/neuter fees, if applicable, are additional). Dog & cat adoption fees include a microchip, basic shelter vaccines (excluding rabies), and a free vet check.

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My name is Smokey. I am a 1-year-old pitbull and very sweet and. I am deaf so I will need an owner who is willing to communicate with me in a different way. I am neutered, good with other dogs, up-todate on my shots and am looking for a loving home.

I am available now and looking for a great home full of love! Intake Number: 1100853/R211252

My name is Nanette. I am a beautiful girl with a loving personality. I am a 1-year-old domestic long hair cat and sweet as can be. I am litterbox trained, good with other cats, up to date on shots, de-wormed, spayed and microchipped. Is there room in your heart for me? Intake Number: 116036/R211736

For more information on Smokey, Nanette and other great pets for adoption, contact the Ramona Humane Society at (951) 654-8802 or visit www.ramonahumanesociety.org.

Menifee City Council appoints Measure DD Oversight Committee members MENIFEE – The Menifee City Council appointed five community members to the Measure DD Oversight Committee at their meeting April 5. Each council member chose one resident from a pool of qualified applicants to serve on the committee. The residents chosen were Jacqueline Haas from District 1, Edward Samuelson from District 2, Michael Cano from District 3, Brian Agner from District 4 and Dr. Arthur King Ma was the mayor’s

selection.

The committee members will serve as representatives in an advisory capacity to the city council and will make funding recommendations to ensure Measure DD expenditures meet the stated requirements. The committee will meet at least twice annually: once before annual budget approval, again at midyear and at other special meeting requests as requested.

Members will serve a two-year

term, with a total term limit of four years and following the term of the councilmember from the district they represent.

Revenues from Measure DD, the 1 percent sales tax approved

by Menifee voters November 2016, are required to remain local and be included in the city’s general fund.

The funds will be used to prevent cuts to city services like local police, fire and paramedic services and to maintain critical city ser-

vices like 911 emergency response times, park and road maintenance and other general service needs.

“The Measure DD Oversight Committee is a group of volunteer Menifee residents who will work together to provide direction to the city council related to the sales tax revenues,” Interim City Manager Ron Bradley said. “This group provides the city council and the general public an extra set of eyes ensuring transparency and

that these funds are being used appropriately.”

The general public is invited to attend oversight committee meetings and to review Measure DD committee meeting agendas posted on the city’s website at www.cityofmenifee.us. For more information, contact Menifee City Clerk Sarah Manwaring at (951) 672-6777 or smanwaring@cityofmenifee.us.

Faith

How To Win The Confidence Of Others

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Zachary Elliot SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

“Reliable friends who do what they say are like cool drinks in a sweltering heat – refreshing!”

(Proverbs 25:13 MSG) If you want to have deep, meaningful friendships and win the confidence of others you’re going to have to be a person who keeps their promises.

Can you think of a time when you promised to attend a party for a friend, gave your word to a family member to be somewhere or do something on a special day only to cancel at the last minute?

I know I can.

We’ve come to the point in our culture where our yes really means unless I get a better offer or I just decided I don’t want to do it anymore. But this mindset is ruining our relationships.

Jesus had to deal with this same issue when he was talking to the Jewish leaders. He told them, “Just say a simple, ‘Yes, I will,’ or ‘No, I won’t.’ Anything beyond this is from the evil one.” (Matthew 5:37 NLT) The problem with the Jewish leaders was the same problem we face today, they kept going back on their word.

When you go back on your word you’re showing those around you that you can’t be trusted and you begin to lose their confidence. If you’re going to have meaningful relationships in life you’re going to have to win the confidence of those around you.

How do you win the confidence of others? You can start by keeping your word.

Proverbs 25:13 says, “Reliable friends who do what they say are like cool drinks in a sweltering heat – refreshing” (MSG)!

I don’t know about you but I love a cold drink on a hot day and I love it when a friend keeps their word and does what they say they are going to do. It’s refreshing!

This is key to every great relationship in life. People need to be able to trust you.

If you become a person who keeps their word, even when it’s a sacrifice, you will begin to win the confidence of those around you and you will never be lacking in great friendships.

Live on purpose, Pastor Zac

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To find a doctor near you or to learn more, call 760.576.2008 or visit PalomarHealth.org.

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to make their own rules on the cultivation of marijuana, its distribution and sales outside of the permitted cultivation of six plants in private residences.

Growers of medical marijuana, which has been legal in the state for several years, yet prohibited by federal law, quickly sought out new locations for their farms and distribution centers throughout the state arguing the cities and counties could greatly benefit with new permit revenues as demand grew.

San Jacinto is no exception, but the city sought to maintain control on the drug’s cultivation and distribution through ordinance while remaining in abeyance to Prop 64.

The amended ordinance and amendments have been at issue for weeks that basically would allow medical marijuana cultivation in limited parts of the city away from schools, parks, day care centers and close to private residences.

Tuesday night was no exception with 10 residents strongly voicing their strong and emotional objections to the ordinance and half dozen residents wanting it approved and expanded.

Those opposed to allowing any form of cultivation of marijuana in

Temecula Planning Commission and Old Town Local Review Board positions available TEMECULA – The Temecula City Council invites interested residents of the city of Temecula to apply for one position on the planning commission.

The position is for a full three-year term through June 15, 2020.

The Temecula City Council also invites interested residents to apply for two positions on the Old Town Local Review Board. The positions are for full three-year terms through June 15, 2020.

To be a member of the planning commission and the Old Town Local Review Board, it is necessary to be a resident of the city of Temecula and a registered voter at the time the application is submitted.

Application forms are available on the city of Temecula website and in the city clerk’s office. Original completed applications will be accepted at the Temecula Civic Center, 41000 Main Street, in the city clerk’s office through April 30 at 5 p.m. Original completed applications will also be accepted by mail if they are received by the deadline. Mail applications to 41000 Main Street, Temecula, CA 92590.

Additional information is available in the city clerk’s office or by calling (951) 694-6444.

San Jacinto Mayor Scott Miller reads a proclamation declaring the cities recognition of the May Mental Health Month. The proclamation was presented to a Riverside County Mental Health Department representative during the council meeting.

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the city argued that marijuana was a “gateway” drug and its cultivation and sale would bring serious criminal and health problems to the community.

One proponent, Wayne Magnolia, a local developer seeking the OK to allow medical marijuana cultivation in the city, argued that the residents who were opposed to allowing cultivation were the victims of misinformation. In his presentation, Magnolia accused many of the opponents of being uninformed about the positive effects of marijuana, and he mentioned Councilman Alonzo Ledezma who approached him before the meeting and was claiming that Colorado, who permits the public sale of medical marijuana, was plagued by crime and other problems because of it.

Magnolia, although warned several times by Mayor Scott Miller to address the council with his passionate comments and not the audience, suggested that some members of the council were pushing “false rhetoric and lies” about Colorado by saying that it was “riddled with crime.” He went on to say that one of the councilmen had also asked him, “What’s in it for me?”

He was told his three minutes were up and to leave the podium.

As the next speaker began her comment in favor of the ordinance, Ledezma, a strong opponent of marijuana cultivation in the city, suddenly stood up from his seat at the dais, briskly walked over to Magnolia and began confronting him face to face about his accusations. Mayor Miller told the angered councilman to immediately return to his seat. Ledezma at first refused and said, “This is personal.” But with the strong urging of the other council members and staff, he returned to his seat on the dais.

Mayor Miller called a short break and returned to the dais.

“This is America, and both can take positions on whatever is impor-

tant to them,” Miller said. “I understand that there is passion on both sides of the aisle on this subject, but if we can’t figure out how to have this kind of discourse and conversation in America then what do we have left.

This is a public forum for people to speak about what is important to them on this subject. There is nothing wrong with coming forward and being passionate when they speak. … Please refrain from escalating any type of activity such as we have seen here tonight.”

Ledezma later said, “I would like to apologize to the speaker and to all you.” But he noted, “Please, do not accuse me of something you are not sure.”

As the public comment ended, the council set to review the amended ordinance as presented. Councilman Andrew Kotyuk began leafing through the ordinance and questioned a number of items about the square-footage of marijuana grows and other things. Councilman Ruiz, in turn, read off a list of line items in the ordinance she questioned, leading Miller to call for a vote to table the ordinance discussion until staff had a chance to look at the many line item changes that were being suggested.

The discussion on the amended ordinance was tabled.

Earlier in the meeting, the city council presented proclamation recognizing that May is Mental Health Month. The proclamation was presented to a local Mental Health provider attending the meeting.

City Manager Rob Johnson won the approval from the council to hire a deputy city manager. The new deputy city manager will handle information technology and will be an executive coordinator in the next fiscal year, helping the city manager bring more industry and commercial projects to the city. The council voted to approve his request 4 to 1 with Councilman Kotyuk voting “no.”

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The event was Hemet City Council’s public promise to take “100 percent” of Measure U’s one cent sales tax passed by its voters in November and dedicate it to city’s own police and fire departments and to bolster medical aid services to all residents.

It was appropriate to hold the public meeting in the once peaceful city park that since the recession has been a center of crime, vandalism and a haven for an ever-increasing number of homeless in the city.

The morning of April 7, the public park with the huge police presence, members of the district attorneys’ office, clergy, TV stations and more than 200 other officials and residents present seemed peaceful enough except for an ambulance crew giving medical aid to an ill man nearby.

Applause echoed through the park as law enforcement officials outlined each step of the process to make the city and its residents safe.

Krupa told the audience that since the passage of Measure U, the city now has the resources to fight back against the criminal element that has invaded the community.

“Today I join my fellow council members in taking this effort to the next level. We are declaring a war on crime. A declaration of war is important because we are already under attack,” she said.

Krupa went on the place the blame for the increasing crime in the city squarely on Proposition 47 Initiative, AB 109 and Proposition 57 recently passed by voters that lowered the penalties for some crimes and granted earlier releases for nonviolent and some violent prisoners.

“Far too many Hemet residents have been victimized. Criminals who have been emboldened by laws and policies in their state,” she said.

“We are fed up and we intend to fight back…. Today is the day we draw the line in the sand. As a community, we are here to say, ‘Enough is enough!’”

Police Chief Brown took the microphone to thank the citizens for passing Measure U and their “enormous support.” He pointed out that there have been 4,000 victims of violent crime in the city since the Great Recession began. The result forced the city to reduce the police department by over 30 percent. He indicated that the propositions and AB47 have created the “perfect storm, and many, many people have been hurt by this recession.”

“People are clearly ready for a change,” Brown said as he explained the steps the police and fire departments are going to take to reduce crime and improve the safety of all the residents of the city in the next few years.

Looking around he told the crowd that there were representatives from every part of the Hemet community at the meeting that day showing a unity in the cause of reducing the crime and violence taking place in the city. With that unity Brown said, “We will restore this community to the peaceful, safe comfortable environment we all know it can be.”

To reach this goal he said the department will hire 21 more police and support staff and increase the compensation offered to bring more experienced officers and create different task forces to crack down on the different types of crime taking place in and around Hemet. He stressed that Hemet Police Department is and will continue to work closely with other law enforcement agencies in the county to reduce the criminal element plaguing the city’s businesses and citizens.

“Anyone, anyone, who elects to become involved in criminal activity in our city will become a target of this massive and aggressive effort.

We are unified and prepared to take bold actions and ready to spend enormous resources to insure the safety and security of law abiding citizens of this Valley,” Brown said.

Police chiefs of neighboring Murrieta, Beaumont, Banning and members of the Riverside County Sheriff Department were also in attendance.

Murrieta Police Chief Sean Hadden, whose city is considered one of the safest in nation, following the meeting said his department will be working closely with the Hemet Police Department to reduce the criminal activity common to both.

“I think this is great,” Hadden said. “This is what they have to do.

I see the synergy they are building. I am very excited for them I see great things for them.”

Beaumont Police Chief Sean Thuilliez said he believed the partnership between the city of Hemet and police department and fire department and both the LA agencies is “the message that everybody

Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin, speaks expressing support for the city of Hemet’s fight against crime during a news conference at Weston Park, April 7.

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Hemet Police Chief Dave Brown, speaks on behalf of the department expressing his ongoing effort in fighting the growing crime in Hemet during a news conference held at Weston Park, April 7. Chief Brown stated that in time, wants to double the amount of Hemet police officers.

Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington, expresses his new-found affinity for the city of Hemet and giving full support of his resources in fighting the growing crime problem in the city.

Dozens of concerned members of the community gather at Weston Park for a news conference to address the growing crime problem and the city’s accelerated effort in fighting crime.

needs to hear.”

“One can encourage the other,” he said. “It is the message that everyone needs to know.”

Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington said he had come to “know and love Hemet’ in the last two years in office.

For the criminal element, he said it was time for the city to say that’s “enough.” He said that the county

has appointed a new Station Sheriff Capt. to the community to help.

“I’m going to give you everything I got to partner will all these folks you see standing in front of you today,” Washington said. “We are not going to tolerate crime in our community and our neighborhoods crime that scares family, kids, businesses. It’s done. It’s over. We are going to take back Hemet!”

Also on hand were many pastors and members of faith-based organizations who have been helping feed the homeless in the park and help them find the mental and physical health services they need. Realizing that some were engaged in criminal activity they saw the campaign to reduce the crime in the city as badly needed.

“I see it the beginning as Chief

Brown said, for all of us to join together and each do our part and see something, say something don’t just take more of the problems,” Pastor Randy Jones from the Val Vista Assembly of God Church and member of the Pastors Fellowship said.

Jones said that adding more police officers will be a big help in the “War on Crime” campaign launched April 7.

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Ninth inning rally highlights opening home stand

Storm starting pitcher Joey Luccesi opened the season striking out the side, He would David Canales photo pitch 4 innings allowing 2 runs while striking out 6.

Modesto’s Joey Curletta (44) with 1 of his two RBI’s Sunday, April 9.

Thunder helps with the introductions of Storm players as Lake Elsinore starts their 24th David Canales photo year of minor league Baseball.

Michael Gettys belts the first Storm homerun of the season, a 2 run shot in the fifth David Canales photo inning.

Taylor Dunn throws out the first pitch Sunday, April 9, at the Lake Elsinore Storm game.

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JP Raineri SPORTS@REEDERMEDIA.COM

LAKE ELSINORE – The Lake Elsinore Storm opened their 2017 season to a large crowd at The Diamond Thursday, April 6. The crowd of over 7,000 was treated to a clean game with plenty of

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Lake Elsinore’s Javier Guerra 13 getting ready to field the ball in their loss to Modesto this past Sunday.

excitement, but by the final pitch, only a few hundred remained as the Modesto Nuts bested the Storm 3-2 in a 14-inning affair.

In the top of the 14th inning, Modesto was able to push the winning run across.

Storm reliever Trevor Frank walked the lead-off batter

Reggie McCain (9) goes 6.2 innings striking out 6 while walking 2 getting the 6-2 victory.

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and allowed a single to the next batter. After a sacrifice bunt, Frank retired the next batter on a fly out to shallow left.

With two outs, Modesto designated hitter singled on a ball that bounced off the bag. While the winning run scored, shortstop Javier

Guerra backed up the play and retrieved the ball on a slide and threw out a runner headed to third to end the inning.

The Storm could not mount a comeback in the bottom of the 14th, as they were retired in order. Modesto infielder Jordan Cowan pitched the

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final two innings to earn the opening day win. He did not allow a hit in his two innings of work.

A drama-filled opening series eventually ended in a split with the Modesto Nuts as the Storm went on to win their Friday and Saturday games, 8-2 and 10-9, but fell

Sunday, April 9, 6-2. Lake Elsinore hosted the Visalia Rawhide in a three-game series which started Monday and will then hit the road later this week for a series against Rancho Cucamonga and the Inland Empire 66ers. Follow all the action at www.stormbaseball.com.

CIF spring sports polls JP Raineri SPORTS@REEDERMEDIA.COM

The high school spring sports season is past the half way point and quite a few local teams find themselves getting some great exposure in their perspective divisions when it comes to the latest CIF-SS polls released as of April 10.

On the Softball fields Murrieta Mesa (14-5) is calling this the year of the Lady Ram. After falling 1-0 to Norco this past weekend, the No.1 team in the Nation, Murrieta Mesa went on to capture third place in the Michelle Carew Classic and moved into the top spot in the Division 3 polls. San Jacinto (12-5, 1-0) is sitting in the middle of the pack in the Division 4 polls and Santa Rosa Academy (8-8, 1-0) cracked the top 10 in Division 7.

For the baseball squads here locally, Vista Murrieta

The Vista Murrieta Broncos baseball team is out in front of the Southwestern League and has jumped back in the top 10, sitting in the No. 6 spot in the Division 1 CIF polls.

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(11-3, 5-1) has jumped back in the top 10 and is sitting in the No. 6 spot in the Division 1 CIF polls, Temecula Valley (10-6-1, 2-3) dropped one spot to No. 2 in Division 4 and are joined in the top 10 by Hemet (10-3, 4-1) in the eight

spot and Tahquitz (11-4, 3-2) at No. 10. Rancho Christian (9-3-1, 3-0) is representing the South Valley League very well as they are holding down the third spot in the top 10 Division 6 standings.

On the boys’ volleyball

courts, Vista Murrieta is in the top 10 in Division 3 this week, San Jacinto is looking to crack the top 10 in Division 4 and Hemet’s West Valley finds themselves in the three spot for the Division 5.

Rounding out the polls this

The Murrieta Mesa Lady Rams (pictured here talking with one of their coaches) moved into the No. 1 spot in the Division 3 CIF polls this week.

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week is boys’ tennis where Great Oak sits in No. 4 spot in the Division 2 standings and the only other team looking to get noticed is Paloma Valley, who is in a good place to crack the top 10 in the Division 5 standings.

There will be no polls Monday, April 17. The CIF Southern Section office will be closed for spring break, Friday, April 14, through Tuesday, April 18. The office will resume regular hours Wednesday, April 19.

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Soboba Foundation tees off for charities

Soboba Foundation members from left, Geneva Mojado, Sally Ortiz, Isaiah Vivanco, Patrick Placencia and Dondi Silvas.

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HEMET – The fifth annual Soboba Foundation & Soboba Casino Charity Golf Tournament provided $70,000 to seven local nonprofits chosen as beneficiaries earlier this year. More than 100 volunteers w w w . m y v a l l e y n e w s . c o m

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San Jacinto Unified School District was one of seven nonprofits that benefited from the annual golf tournament at Soboba Springs. From left, Sally Ortiz, Isaiah Vivanco, Dondi Silvas, Geneva Mojado, SJUSD Superintendent Diane Perez and Patrick Placencia.

participants than there is space for.

She is hopeful that the replacement casino and venue will allow them to host a two-day long tournament, helping even more nonprofits.

“The greens are amazing this year,” she said. “All the players were very impressed with the course.”

Patrick Placencia, the foundation’s treasurer, said it was a beautiful day of golf for a great cause.

“It’s so nice to see such involvement from all the volunteers and everyone who contributed,” he said. “You can tell by the big turnout and the many great items provided for auction that the tournament’s success results from all of the terrific support.”

Auction items that fetched about $10,000, included autographed football helmets and jerseys from Oakland Raiders’ Bo Jackson, Philadelphia Eagles’ Vince Papale and San Francisco 49ers’ Jerry Rice. An autographed machete from Danny Trejo (“Danny Trejo as Machete”) and a signed black leather motorcycle jacket and “Sons of Anarchy” poster from Ryan Hurst were among the most popular items.

But the highlight was a basket

assisted 216 players who golfed throughout the day at the Soboba Springs Country Club in San Jacinto Friday, April 7.

“We could not have done this without the support of the tribe, staff, community, sponsors and volunteers,” said Isaiah Vivanco, Soboba Tribal Vice Chairman and Foundation Board Member. “We are thankful for an increase in involvement over the past few years and for all those that help provide us this great opportunity to give back to the community.”

The nonprofits that benefited from the tournament were Boxing for Christ, Community Pantry, EXCEED, Friends of Valley Wide Foundation, San Jacinto Unified School District, Valley Queens Scholarship Foundation and V.I.P. Tots.

Soboba Foundation President Sally Ortiz thoroughly enjoyed her day on the course.

“The weather really cooperated and the tournament felt much more relaxed this year,” she said. “As we learn ways to improve, we grow and we continue to do better.”

Soboba Foundation Vice President Geneva Mojado said the event is growing each year with more

NFL star, Christian “The Nigerian Nightmare” Okoye, gives autographed footballs to Soboba Tribal Vice Chairman and Soboba Foundation board member Isaiah Vivanco that was auctioned off at the fifth annual charity golf tournament Friday, April 7.

hand-woven by Steven Estrada, Tribal Chairman of the Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians. He spent more than 300 hours creating the Cahuilla coiled basket that has a whirlwind design with butterflies.

It is made from natural juncus with dyed juncus and sumac for the design elements. After a bidding war, it sold for $5,000, which made this the highest bid for any auction item.

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The Murrieta Mesa boys’ tennis team was on a great preseason undefeated run until they opened up league play against Temecula Valley late last month.

After dropping their first three league games, the Rams (8-3, 1-3) got back on track with their 14-4 win over the visiting Chaparral Pumas (3-3-1, 0-4) last week.

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Sports

Local senior athlete lands fifth Pole Sport World Title JP Raineri SPORTS@REEDERMEDIA.COM

In February of this year Temecula’s Greta Pontarelli, 66, appeared on German television in a segment showing how athletic seniors are living their lives to the fullest by staying fit.

Pontarelli, who took up pole exercise at 59, just won her fifth world title last month at the Pole Art Italy World Championships in Turin, Italy. Her artistic performance, “Finding the Magic to Make Your Soul Soar,” secured her first place win in the Masters Division.

Pole Sport and Pole Art are combinations of gymnastics, choreography and acrobatic tricks.

The sport requires significant strength, flexibility and stamina, and employs athletic moves such as climbs, spins, and body inversions using the limbs to grip a vertical standing apparatus. Pontarelli says her best trick is to execute a handspring and go to a passé Iron-X on the pole, which demands extreme control and strong core muscles.

At 61 Pontarelli scored the first of a succession of wins in the United States and abroad, she has 19 wins to date, with five of them coming from participating in the world championships.

Pontarelli, who spends most days with her husband, says, “More important than my medals is the opportunity that the stage provides to help manifest my mission to inspire others to not let age or any limitation stand in the way of our dreams.”

As a teen Pontarelli, who lives by the motto, Carpe Diem (seize the day), competed nationally in gymnastics and was named the Pennsylvania Floor Exercise Champion. She won national awards as a martial artist in sparring and forms in 1978. Pontarelli competed twice on the TV show American Ninja Warrior and was the oldest person to ever attempt the course. She founded an international life coaching business in

Temecula’s Greta Pontarelli, 66, won her fifth world title last month at the Pole Art Italy World Championships in Turin, Italy.

1997 to help encourage others to not let age or any limitation keep them from pursuing their dreams.

Elle Magazine produced a video of Pontarelli demonstrating pole art with her voice-over explaining why she took up pole and the value of exercise earlier this year and since then the video has gone viral and has now topped 190,000 views.

In 2016 AARP filmed her as an example of how fitness can extend the joy of life into the senior years.

In 2015 she performed live on The Steve Harvey Show in Hollywood and discussed the value of nutritious foods and a healthy lifestyle.

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Greta Pontarelli, a resident of Temecula, took up pole exercising seven years ago when she was 59 years old.

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Health

Hemet Valley Medical Center holds ribbon cutting for $8.4 million Catheterization lab

Dr. Kali P. Chaudhuri owner of KPC, Physicians for Healthy Hospitals, with Hemet Valley Medical Center doctors, city officials, members of the Hemet/San Jacinto Chambers of Commerce and other officials take part in the April 5 ribbon cutting of Hemet Hospitals new $8.4 million Catheterization & Digital Angiography Unit which took two years to complete.

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Hemet Valley Medical Center doctors, lab techs and nurses in their scrubs for the new $8.4 million Catheterization & Digital Angiography Unit, were introduced to those attending the official ribbon cutting April 5 by Hospital CEO Dan McLaughlin. The ribbon cutting was held in the vacant lot on the southwest corner of Florida Avenue and San Jacinto Street. The Hospital is comprised of over 400 acute and sub-acute beds. It was founded in 1942 by the wives of young military pilots temporarily living in Hemet while they trained at our Ryan field to go to war. The wives, seeing the need for a local hospital, organized the local charge and Hemet Valley Medical center was born.

The West Valley High School Choral group sings for the audience at the Hemet Valley Medical Center Catheterization and Digital Angiography Unit ribbon cutting April 5. Over the past 75 years, the hospital has provided lifesaving care to the local population and thousands of babies have been delivered. It is among the largest employers in the Valley and has had a significant impact on the community.

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The first will be held at Vista Murrieta High School, 28251 Clinton Keith Road, is hosting a mobile blood drive Wednesday, April 19, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in their multipurpose room.

Murrieta Mesa High School, 24801 Monroe Avenue, will be hosting a blood drive Thursday, April 20, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in their practice gym.

Finally, MilliporeSigma, 43455 Business Park Drive East, will be hosting a mobile blood drive in their parking lot Thursday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Temecula.

About 1 in 7 people entering a hospital need blood. One pint of blood, which is the amount volunteers give when they do-

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Education

HUSD recognizes Teachers and Classified Employees of the Year Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

The Hemet Unified School District Board and Principals honor top teachers and classified workers from each school Wednesday, March 29, at District Headquarters.

The Board and school principals recognized 27 Teachers of the Year and 27 Classified employees of the Year from the districts’ schools, learning centers and special programs. They also named Districtwide Teachers of the Year, Classified Employees of the Year, Certificated Administrator of the Year, Classified Administrator of the Year, Confidential Employee of the Year and Principal of the Year, Site Support Employee of the Year and Counselor of the Year. Each employee of the year was presented a plaque in recognition of their honor and a gift bag.

HUSD Middle School Teacher of the Year Israel Marshall from Rancho Viejo Middle School.

HUSD Board President Vic Scavarda addresses the crowd gathered to recognize the District’s top teachers and classified workers during a ceremony held March 29. “Thank you so much for everything do you do for our kids in the classroom, or administrator or any of the thousands of supporting jobs you help us build the future,” he said.

Members of the Hemet Unified School Board and Superintendent Christi Barrett listen as one of the teachers and classified employees of the year was named before shaking hands with them at the Employee of the Year Recognition Program March 29.

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HUSD High School Teacher of the Year Rodney Kemp from Hemet High School.

Christi Barrett recognizes Sandra Mendez Carranza from Whittier Elementary as Teacher of the Year.

Great Oak High School senior wins Murrieta Rotary speech competition MURRIETA – Ingrid Adams, a Murrieta resident and a senior at Great Oak High School in Temecula, took the top prize in the Rotary Club of Murrieta’s Four-Way Test speech contest for the second consecutive year. Along with first place honors, Adams, 18, won $300 and the opportunity to compete in the Rotary District No. 5330 competition in April. The contest was held March 16 at the Murrieta Valley Unified School District headquarters.

In second place was Madysen Moreno, a 14-year-old freshman at Murrieta Valley High School, while third place went to Hunter J. Slezak, 18, a senior at Murrieta Valley High School. The second place paid $200 and third, $100.

The Rotary Four-Way Test, which was created in the early 1930s, has been used by businesses, industry, government groups, civic organizations, schools and colleges. An ethical tenet in today’s culture, it states: “Of the things that we think, say or do, is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?”

Four-Way Test speech contestants addressed topics of current interest and importance, and they had to use concepts from the Four-Way Test as methods of discussion or analysis

Speech contest winners are, from left, Lianna Solano of Murrieta Mesa High School; first place winner Ingrid Adams of Great Oak High School; Anne Werner of Vista Murrieta High School; Madysen Moreno of Murrieta Valley High School and Hunter Slezak of Murrieta Valley Courtesy photo High School.

in the body of the speech. Adams spoke on the importance of hobbies and applied the Four-Way Test to her arguments.

As the first place winner, Adams will advance to a district elimination round, which will be held April 29 in Riverside, from which five finalists will win $300 each and move to the district competition in Riverside in May. After placing first in Murrieta last year, Adams advanced from the elimination round to the district com-

petition where she placed second.

The Rotary Club of Murrieta was chartered April 28, 1992. The club is involved in many community and international activities and programs, in cooperation with Rotary International, which has as its theme “Service Above Self.” Club meetings are held Mondays excepting holidays at noon at Richie’s Diner, 40651 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, in Murrieta. For information regarding the club or membership, visit www.murrietarotary.org.

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Isip is the son of Israel and Luz Isip of Murrieta and a 2016 gradu-

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Business

Mistakes on your tax return could lead to an audit Nathaniel Sillin SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

respond. In the worst case, you have to do all that as well as pay penalties and interest.

What can you do to help reduce your risk of audit? Audits, or examinations as they’re also referred to, could be the result of a random selection, mismatched documents, deviation from the expected “norms” for similar returns or connection to someone who’s being audited. But there are a few things you can do to help minimize your chances of being audited.

Enter all your information correctly. Take an extra few minutes to double-check the information you entered when preparing your tax return. A misspelled name or wrong number could lead to an examination.

Include information from every form with your return. When an organization sends you a tax form, it also sends a copy to the IRS. The IRS has an automated system that can

You’re not alone if your heart pounds when you see a letter from the Internal Revenue Service in your mailbox. While some lucky filers get sent a letter because they’re due a larger refund, most of us fear the worst – an audit.

Those fears may be largely unfounded for the average household.

Only about 1 percent of taxpayers get audited, and high-income taxpayers are disproportionately targeted.

If you are audited, it might not be as difficult as you imagine. An audit could focus on a particular line entry, credit or figure, and you might only need to mail or fax a copy of the relevant paperwork, such as an insurance report or receipt.

Even so, getting audited isn’t fun.

In the best case, you have to take the time to dig through your records and

flag a return when you don’t include information from one of the forms you received.

Don’t treat a hobby as a business.

You might enjoy your hobby and occasionally make some money from it, but that doesn’t make it a business. Business and hobby expenses are treated differently, and you can’t claim a loss from your hobby. If you try, that entry could be a red flag.

Know the home-office rules. Many small-business owners and contractors work from home, but that doesn’t automatically mean you can claim the home-office deduction. You can’t claim a guest bedroom where you occasionally work, the room or part of a room must be used exclusively and regularly for business.

Only claim the earned income credit, if you have earned income.

To qualify for the credit you need to have earned income, such as wages or salary, for the year. Other types

of income, including alimony, child support, unemployment benefits and Social Security won’t qualify for the EIC. Working with a professional tax preparer, such as a certified public accountant or enrolled agent could help you avoid making errors, but it doesn’t guarantee you won’t be audited. Similar types of support are sometimes offered with online tax preparation software for a fee.

In either case, if you’re required to pay more tax, the bill may get passed on to you.

Don’t let fear cost you. Some taxpayers shy away from claiming legitimate credits and deductions because they fear an audit. That could be a costly choice. There’s only a small chance you’ll be audited, and it could be quick and relatively painless — especially if you keep good records.

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to fall victim to tax-related scams.

Thieves may impersonate an IRS agent, but the IRS will never call or email you requesting a specific type of payment. The IRS only initiates contact with taxpayers by mail, and you can choose among several methods of payment when you owe money.

The bottom line is while there’s no way to guarantee the IRS won’t ask questions about your tax return, don’t let fear of an audit keep you from using the credits or deductions you can rightfully claim. Filing a complete and accurate return could help minimize your chances of an audit, and if you do receive a notice, you may be able to quickly resolve the issue by following the instructions.

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CARLSBAD – AtWork Group, an award-winning national staffing franchise, announced another expansion in California. The new franchise location was awarded to local entrepreneurs Gregg Hassler and Moses Rangel, whose Southern California-based AtWork franchise, located at 5375 Avenida Encinas, Ste. F, in Carlsbad, will provide staffing services to a variety of businesses throughout the San Diego County area. The new location is Hassler and Rangel’s third Southern California AtWork Group location.

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‘Nuclear Option?’ Call It ‘Constitutional Option’ Jane Chastain SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

“Elections have consequences.”

(Barack Obama, 2009) Indeed they do, and the most important factor to consider in electing a president of the United States is what kind of justices will he or she appoint to the Supreme Court. While a president can serve for a mere eight years, a Supreme Court justice holds that job for life (or as long as he or she can sit on the bench without nodding off).

Will the high court consist of justices who will faithfully decide cases based on the Constitution alone (preferred by conservative Republicans), or should the high court be made up of justices who see the Constitution as a “living document” that can be changed on a whim (preferred by liberal Democrats)?

That question was the deciding factor in the 2016 election. A full 21 percent of us wisely said that the Supreme Court was the most important factor in deciding which candidate to support. In this

close election where both party candidates had high negatives, 57 percent of those voters picked Trump, while only 40 percent chose Clinton.

That was a wise choice. Republicans and Democrats alike have nothing to fear from a justice who will simply interpret the Constitution, the document that has served us well for over 200 years. It is the instrument that has enabled our republic to outlive its life expectancy. Though the Constitution has been abused by a plethora of liberal justices over the years, its core principles remain intact. If this president and future presidents will refrain from giving appointments to jurists who want to bend it like Silly Putty, the basic principles of equal justice and limited government can be restored for the benefit of all.

Trump made the choice quite simple by offering voters a list of people from which he would choose his nominee to replace the late Antonin Scalia.

Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (in a rare show of strength) has employed what is now known

as the “nuclear option,” breaking a Democratic filibuster seeing that Trump’s choice for the Scalia seat, Judge Neil Gorsuch, approved.

While this declaration provoked a lot of hand-wringing from Democrats and dire predictions from a few white-knuckled media hounds in the Republican Party, the GOP had nothing to lose.

The use of the term “nuclear option,” more correctly known as the “constitutional option,” was first employed in 2003 by Mississippi Sen. Trent Lott. Lott, another lilylivered Republican, warned that ending the use of the filibuster for judicial appointments was a last resort and could have major consequences for both sides.

It should be noted that Republicans have had control of the Senate a scant number of years in the last century. Most senior members are simply afraid of their own shadows and know little of what it takes to lead. Therefore, the so-called nuclear option (shiver, quake) was to be avoided at all costs.

It should also be noted that the filibuster (the art of talking a bill

or nomination to death by the minority party) is simply a rule, little understood by the public; and its use, or threat of its use, serves to inflate the egos of senators who are prone to wallow in their own self-importance. The House of Representatives abandoned the practice years ago, and Senate leaders have changed the filibuster rule many times over the years, so it is anything but sacrosanct.

The Constitution simply states that the president shall make these appointments with the “advice and consent” of the Senate. The Constitution implies that this body can act by majority vote, since it spells out the cases where a supermajority is required, such as the ratification of treaties.

The reality is that neither Republicans nor Democrats have ever filibustered a Supreme Court nominee, even in the most extreme cases such as with liberal activist Ruth Bader Ginsburg. In fact, Republicans, more often than not, approve Democratic Cabinet appointments, even when they control the upper chamber. They respect

the fact that voters have spoken and the sitting president has the right and the responsibility for those appointments.

Republicans have never exercised the filibuster to stop a Democratic appointment to the high court, and it is highly unlikely they would ever do it in the future.

Therefore, they had nothing to lose by exercising this constitutional option and seeing that Trump makes good on his promise to put justices on the Supreme Court who will abide by our founding document.

Yes, elections have consequences, and Republicans have started acting like it.

Jane Chastain is a Southern California-based broadcaster, author and political commentator. Despite her present emphasis on politics, Jane always will be remembered as the nation’s first female TV sportscaster, spending 17 years on the sports beat. Jane blogs at JaneChastain.com. She is a pilot who lives on a private runway.

hicles than any other state, economies of scale dictate we should pay less for fuel, not more.

Astonishingly, SB 1 provides little funding to expand road capacity and relieve congestion. The bill’s language explicitly prohibits any funding for “highway lane-capacity-increasing projects.” Nothing in SB 1 guarantees the new taxes will go to roads; 30 percent of the new

revenues are already dedicated to non-transportation projects including parks, apprenticeships and bike lanes. But we’ll all enjoy a smooth ride as we creep along at 10 miles an hour, and pay a lot more for the experience.

SB 1, the unnecessary tax, will be a negative jolt to the state’s economy. Farmers, manufacturers, retailers, trucking and small

business-owners all use diesel vehicles and machinery, and rely on trucks to move their products.

My Republican colleagues and I support an alternate plan based on the premise that all funding for roads must go to roads, government must be more efficient and, most importantly, California’s highway gridlock must be reduced – without raising taxes!

Hosed at the pump Marie Waldron SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

That’s the message from Governor Brown and his Sacramento allies as they passed Senate Bill 1, imposing massive tax increases on California’s motorists. Our wornout roads are a direct result of failed leadership and broken promises, not a lack of money. Californians

already pay among the highest fuel and vehicle fees in the nation. Even so, our highways are among the country’s worst.

General Fund spending increased by $36 billion over the past six years with no additional revenue directed toward highway projects, while existing transportation funds were diverted elsewhere. Where did that money go? With more ve-

Blotter Brothers accused of killing Hemet man behind bars HEMET – A probationer and his younger brother accused of fatally shooting a man and wounding his teenage friend in Hemet were each being held today in lieu of $1 million bail.

Manuel Sandoval Olaez, 23, and Moses Sandoval Olaez, 20, were both arrested by Hemet police Friday on suspicion of murder and

attempted murder in connection with the Nov. 4 slaying 25-yearold Daniel Ramirez of San Jacinto.

The brothers are each being held at the Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta.

According to Hemet police Lt. Eddie Pust, the suspects were identified following a monthslong investigation that began imme-

diately after Ramirez’s body was located in a drainage canal in the predawn hours of Nov. 4.

The victim’s 17-year-old friend, whose name was not released, suffered a grazing wound to his face and has since recovered.

Officers were called to the 200 block of Palm Avenue, just north of Acacia Avenue, after receiving

reports of multiple shots fired in the area and discovered Ramirez in the storm channel, dead from a gunshot to the back.

The other victim had left and checked himself into a hospital emergency room.

A possible motive for the attack was not disclosed.

According to court records,

Manuel Olaez has prior convictions for manufacturing a sawed-off shotgun and obstructing a peace officer.

His brother has no documented prior felony or misdemeanor convictions, but does have several unresolved cases pending for alleged gang activity and carrying a concealed weapon, records showed.

Fire erupts along 215 freeway in Murrieta

Man allegedly caught transporting major cache of methamphetamine

MURRIETA – A brush fire broke out Monday, April 10, alongside Interstate 215 in Murrieta, spreading to a hillside and forcing the closure of a freeway lane.

There was no immediate word on what sparked the non-injury brusher, which was reported about 12:50 p.m. adjacent to southbound I-215 at Keller Road.

The flames were initially 5 feet or less from the freeway but burned into dry grass on a nearby hillside,

MURRIETA – A Mexican national allegedly caught smuggling 60 pounds of methamphetamine and heroin as he headed into Riverside County via Interstate 215 was being held today in lieu of $500,000 bail.

Marcos Raul Aviles Contreras, 53, was arrested on suspicion of possession of drugs for sale, transportation of heroin for sale and transportation of meth for sale.

He was apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol on northbound I-215, near Murrieta Hot Springs Road, about 1:30 p.m. Friday April 7.

the California Highway Patrol reported.

Murrieta Fire Department crews arrived about 1 p.m. and shut down the freeway slow lane in order to stage at the location, according to reports from the scene. A SigAlert was issued a few minutes later as traffic began backing up for several miles.

The flames were moving slowly, and crews soon encircled the blaze and traffic returned to normal.

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According to Customs & Border Protection Agent Mark Endicott, Contreras was stopped in his Dodge Journey after agents became suspicious that he might be involved in illegal activity.

The suspect was questioned, culminating in a search of his SUV by a drug-sniffing canine, which alerted to the presence of narcotics, Endicott said.

Agents uncovered a hidden compartment carved into the vehicle’s firewall, where “57 bundles of meth and two bundles of heroin”

– weighing 54 pounds and 6 pounds, respectively, were seized, he alleged.

The total street value of the haul was estimated to be $196,830, Endicott said.

The vehicle was impounded, and Contreras was booked into the Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta.

His arrest came a day after Border Patrol agents snared another Mexican national in the same area for allegedly transporting 35 pounds of meth in an SUV.

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Reality Rally brings thousands to Temecula while raising funds with fun

Steve Cazel of the TV show “Cutthroat Kitchen,” performs a Justin Timberlake act during the Reality Rally Celebrity vs. Public Lip Sync Showdown at Pala Mesa Resort.

Matthew Gallagher performs a lip sync act during the Reality Rally Celebrity vs. Public Lip Sync Showdown at Pala Mesa Resort in Fallbrook, April 6. The lip syncing contest put reality TV personalities against public contestants.

Reality Rally creator Gillian Larson (center) with Bill and Marilyn Watson at the Reality Rally Celebrity Reception Red Carpet and Casino Fundraiser held at Wilson Creek Winery. The Watson’s are founders of the breast cancer resource center, Michelle’s Place in Temecula. Michelle’s Place was created in memory of the Watson’s daughter who died from breast cancer and the Reality Rally event benefits the organization.

Larry Lyon and Tyler Lyon (left) and Marilyn and Bill Watson (right) greet The City of Lake Elsinore Team made up of Beau Davis, Brian Tisdale, Steve Manos and Reality star Jodi Wincheski. The Lake Elsinore team won the Valley Intercity Challenge for the sixth straight year bringing home the perpetual Truax Trophy. The Tylers were honoring Jenn Lyon of "Survivor Palau" who passed away of misdiagnosed breast cancer. The Watsons are parents of Michelle, for whom Michelle's Place was named.

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Reality TV show personalities get assigned to their rally teams before the start of the race consisting of a variety of checkpoint challenges in Old Town Temecula, April 8.

RALLY from page A-1 Gallagher’s mother and son both beat cancer this year.

Friday, April 7, people came out in droves to the Celebrity Red Carpet Reception and Casino Night held at Wilson Creek Winery. All the reality stars were ushered in at the beginning of the event for red-carpet portion of the event.

As the celebrities walked the red carpet, the guests mingled inside the winery, enjoying the casino and gourmet buffet that was generously laid out.

Many of the reality stars in attendance expressed how grateful they were to be a part of the event including Christina Scoleri of “Mob Wives Chicago.”

“It’s just very amazing and humbling to be a part of this organization for my fourth year in a row. It’s very near and dear to me,” she said.

During the event Larson spoke about what Reality Rally means to her.

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Adam Klein from the TV show “Survivor Millennials vs. Gen X” arrives at the Reality Rally Celebrity Reception Red Carpet and Casino Fundraiser at Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula, April 7.

Old Town Temecula Gunfighters Wyatt Earp (left) and Rowdy Joe Low prepare a set of rifles for the next team of Reality Rally participants, April 8.

This is something I’ve always wanted to do, and I wanted to put my platform as a reality star to good use. I’ve loved seeing how this organization has grown beyond my wildest dreams,” she said.

Under sunny skies, thousands flocked to Temecula City Hall for the annual Reality Rally Race.

Teams, along with their reality stars raced through a variety of challenges spread out throughout Old Town in a quest to be the winner of the “Amazing Race” styled game.

The opening ceremony included a roll call of all the different celebrities, a speech from Larson and even an appearance by Temecula Mayor MaryAnn Edwards.

The first place team overall was Three Amigos who obliterated last year’s best time by 40 minutes, finishing the course in 55 minutes.

The team of John Vataha, Steve Pickett, and Rick Fortin had raised $16,260 this year earning them race advantages that allowed them to strategically win their fourth time

Lake Elsinore Mayor Steve Manos, rides a mechanical bull inside The Stampede in Old Town Temecula during one of the many Reality Rally challenges, April 8.

in seven years.

“This one was for Ashley,” said Pickett, referring to their assigned celebrity, Ashley Trainer from “Survivor Samoa.”

The Elsinore City team was second overall at one hour and three minutes, winning the Intercity Championship for the sixth year in a row and bringing home the new perpetual Truax Trophy. The team – City Councilmen Brian Tisdale, Steve Manos and Recreation Supervisor Beau Davis – has been together for years and their celebrity partner has been Jodi Wincheski from “The Amazing Race.”

The Tres Rubios team from Century 21 Preferred took Third Place overall and first place in the Corporate Division with a time of one hour and 12 minutes. The team consisted of Maryann Landis, Cariann Armola, Melissa Gordon and celebrity TV star Lindsey Leitelt from “Naked and Afraid.”

After all the teams made it to the finish line, the Reality Rally festival

Reality Rally team “Smart Hasses” from Fallbrook, participates in a rally challenge in Old Town Temecula, April 8.

commenced with performances by the Resonate Vocal Group, the Southwest Womens Chorus, Robert and Christine of the band Summer Wine, singers, Iris Zietlow, Camryn and Michael Creggar, Evan Diamond and Ginger Kunkel, Ohana Maoli and the Haka Boys, Temecula High Hopes Program Lip Sync performance and of course, a “Frozen” sing-a-long. A meet and greet with the 81 reality stars in attendance was also held, where adoring fans could meet and get the autographs of their favorite stars.

The event wrapped up at Fazeli Cellars with the Celebrity Chef Cook-Off Saturday evening, where contestants from shows such as “Chopped,” “Hell’s Kitchen” and “Beat Bobby Flay” competed in teams of two to outcook their competitors.

In front of a packed house, each team was given a basket of ingredients which included such items as goldfish crackers, gummy bears and even a curling iron that had

to be used in the recipes the chefs created before the judges eager to try their creations.

The winners of Heat 1 were Temecula’s own Xiomara Hall from “Supermarket Superstar” and Kimberly Roth from “Hell’s Kitchen.” Heat 2 winners were Aziza Young and Anthony Rodriguez both competed on “Hell’s Kitchen.”

For the final round the two sets of winners competed against each other using leftovers from the previous rounds’ baskets. Both teams concocted a crispy flavorful fried fish dish but ultimately, Hall and Roth came out on top with by a mere two points, winning the event and taking home the coveted Reality Rally Title of Top Celebrity Chef.

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Kim Harris and Paul Bandong contributed to this story.

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Dining in the Valley

Celebrate Easter over award-winning food at Pechanga Resort & Casino TEMECULA – Sunday, April 16, marks the day friends and families around the world celebrate Easter. Seven of Pechanga Resort & Casino’s 11 restaurants help make the occasion memorable with dining specials to please many tastes. Guests will find Easter dining specials at the Pechanga Cafe, Paisano’s Italian, Journey’s End, the Great Oak Steakhouse, Kelsey’s, Umi Sushi & Oyster Bar and The Pechanga Buffet. The hours for each restaurant vary, and reservations are recommended at the Great Oak Steakhouse and at Paisano’s Italian. For reservations or more information, call (877) 711-2946 or visit www.Pechanga.com.

Opt for a casual setting at the 24-hour Pechanga Cafe where the Easter special of the day is slowroasted, citrus-glazed ham with scalloped potatoes gratin, asparagus and baby carrots for $15.95. For dessert, the Pechanga Cafe features a super-moist, personal lemon Bundt cake for $5.

For an Italian spin on the holiday, hop over to Paisano’s Italian for dinner. For $45 per person, guests can savor a three-course dinner starting with sea scallops with caramelized fennel, baby carrot and orange puree. The entree is a braised lamb shank with white cheddar grits, sauteed greens and rainbow carrots. For dessert, enjoy a lemon ricotta cake with raspberry sauce.

The restaurant’s nightly menu will be served in addition to the prix fixe option. Paisano’s opens at 5 p.m.

Open for breakfast, brunch and evening appetizers, Journey’s End at the Journey golf course features a special Easter buffet for $39 per person and $21 for children under 12. The spread includes made-toorder omelet and pancake stations, assorted freshly baked Danish pastries, an extensive salad station, a carving station with honey-bourbon ham and prime rib, roasted salmon, plus fresh fruit and a dessert array to make the Easter bunny jealous.

Journey’s End is open to the public from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For an Easter dinner to remember, the Great Oak Steakhouse, winner of the AAA Four Diamond

Award, features a three-course prix fixe menu that starts with chilled avocado soup with jumbo lump crab and sweet peppers or a spring mix salad with heart of palm, cucumber, pear tomatoes and Dijon vinaigrette. Guests can enjoy the succulent entree – pistachio-crusted rack of lamb, baby rainbow carrots and sweet potato au gratin in a cabernet sauvignon reduction. Save room for the carrot cake slice with mango-pineapple sauce for dessert. The restaurant’s nightly menu will also be served. The Great Oak Steakhouse opens at 5 p.m.

Kelsey’s serves upscale American pub fare and offers guests special a la carte selections for Easter.

Choose a spinach and artichokestuffed portobello mushroom appetizer for $7.50. The chef’s choice entree is smoked and braised bison short ribs with port wine demiglace. The short ribs are served with roasted garlic potatoes and baby rainbow carrots for $28. For dessert, opt for strawberry lemon charlotte for $5; it will remind guests of spring. Kelsey’s is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and its regular menu may also be ordered on Easter. Kelsey’s features 48 beers on tap.

Umi Sushi & Oyster Bar offers a delectable four-course, Easter dinner special for $55 per person. The first course excites with uni (sea urchin), truffle and asparagus with chili pepper aioli. The chef prepares a second course of watermelon with scallops, cold feta cream, roasted pistachio, apricot sauce shaved prosciutto, wasabi tobiko caviar and purple micro basil. The entree is a chicken roulade stuffed with wild mushrooms, roasted garlic, sun-dried tomato and asparagus.

It’s served with potato puree with green onion, fava beans and wild carrots with sweet honey-mustard sauce and infused chive oil. Finally for dessert, savor a white chocolate ganache with lemon gel. Umi opens at 5 p.m., and its nightly menu will also be served.

The Pechanga Buffet is a favorite with many diners on special occasions because everyone can pick exactly what they want to eat.

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The Easter brunch will be served from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Easter dinner selections will be available from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Breakfast and brunch items abound, including the made-to-order omelet station, eggs Benedict, chilaquiles and eggs and more. Fresh seafood options include prawns, mussels, oysters on the half shell, jumbo crab legs and more. Diners can also choose from hundreds more options from the Americana, pasta, pizza, rotisserie, Mexican, Asian, soup and salad, grill and the carving stations. Leave room for dessert because the makeyour-own sundae bar, freshly baked

pastries, cookies, pies, cakes and more sweet treats await. Dinner at the Pechanga Buffet is served starting at 3 p.m.

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Prices are $32.99 for adults and $14.99 for children age three to 11.

Children under three are free.

Pechanga Resort & Casino and Journey’s End features complimentary valet parking. Reservations are strongly recommended for Great Oak Steakhouse, Paisano’s

and Journey’s End. Journey’s End is open to the public as well as to golfers playing the course. For more information on Pechanga’s culinary offerings, visit www.Pechanga. com/dining.

Enjoy a pub fare favorite at home TEMECULA – Certain foods are more popular than others, and chicken tenders certainly fall into the “more popular” category. Few people can resist chicken tenders, which make for popular pub fare and great additions to any buffet table at informal gatherings of friends and family.

While many people only indulge in chicken tenders when they’re out of the house, this simple, beloved dish can be enjoyed at home as well. The following recipe for Pecan-Crusted Chicken Tenders with Yogurt Dill Dip from Michelle Dudash’s “Clean Eating for Busy Families,” published by Fair Winds Press, is a delicious, low-calorie alternative to the fried chicken tenders available at many bars and restaurants.

Pecan-Crusted Chicken Tenders with Yogurt Dill Dip Serves 4 For the chicken: 1/2 cup pecans 1/3 cup whole-wheat flour 2 teaspoons paprika 2 teaspoons dry mustard 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon expeller-pressed canola oil 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs 1 large egg 1 pound chicken tenders, larger pieces cut in half lengthwise

For the dip: 1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup light mayonnaise 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon dried dill 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1 pinch salt 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper To make the chicken: Preheat the oven to 475 F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

Blend pecans, flour, paprika, dry mustard, garlic and onion powder, salt and pepper in a food processor until pecans are ground to a powder or about 30 seconds.

Drizzle in the oil with the motor running, blending completely.

Transfer mixture to a shallow dish and stir in the panko bread crumbs.

Beat the egg in a second shallow dish and add the chicken tenders, coating them completely. Transfer each tender to the breading, turning to coat evenly. Arrange the chicken on the prepared pan. Bake until

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golden brown and nearly firm, about 8 minutes.

To make the dip: Stir all the dip ingredients together in a small bowl. Enjoy the cooked chicken immediately with the dip.

Note: Chicken tenders come from the undersides of chicken breasts and are naturally portioned into strips, saving time in cutting them. To substitute chicken breasts, cut into 4- x 1-inch strips.

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Highway Patrol Officer Brad Barksdale listens to stories told by families of retired CHP officers after he finishes waiting on their table at the Tip-A-Cop fundraiser to support Southern California Special Olympics Thursday, April 6, at Claim Jumper Restaurant in Temecula.

[Above] Temecula Police Department Explorer Alexander Garcia, and Special Olympics Bocce Ball athlete Andrew Roberts, 45, share stories as they walk to speak to their next guests at the Tip-A-Cop fundraiser to support Southern California Special Olympics at Claim Jumper Restaurant in Temecula.

[Left] Highway Patrol Sergeant Reddick shares a laugh with guests at the Tip-A-Cop fundraiser.

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Temecula Police Department Explorer Garret Briceman, and Special Olympics Bocce Ball athlete Michael Acosta listen to stories from guests at the Tip-A-Cop fundraiser.

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Five ways to discover the great outdoors in Temecula’s Wine Country Visit Temecula Valley SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Take advantage of Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country’s sunny skies, breathtaking views, and rolling hills by getting outside to explore the Great Outdoors in Temecula Valley.

From relaxing hikes to championship golf courses, horseback trails through wine country to cycling to a bucket-list-worthy ride in a hot air balloon over the valley, there is an outdoor adventure for every visitor in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country. Located just 60 minutes away from San Diego and 90 minutes from Los Angeles, outdoor adventure awaits in a picturesque Southern California setting. Explore the Top 5 Ways to Enjoy the Great Outdoors in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country.

Hike the Beautiful Hills Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country features miles of trails ripe for exploration. In particular, the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve meanders through the Santa Ana Mountains above the Temecula Valley offering hikers 9,000 acres to explore by foot, no matter your chosen pace.

Experienced and novice hikers alike can explore the Reserve and its local flora and fauna (including

over 200 species of birds) throughout Engelmann oak woodlands, riparian wetlands, coastal sage scrub, bunchgrass prairie and vernal pools. Popular hikes include exploring the Moreno and Machado Adobes - the oldest standing structures in Riverside County, Lake Skinner and Vail Lake.

Hit the Links at Lege n d a r y G o l f C o u r s e s Tee up at one of Temecula’s six premiere golf courses, including two designed by golf legend Arthur Hill. Standouts include The Legends Golf Course, located in the heart of Temecula, featuring 18 holes with five lakes, rolling greens and a few diverse challenges; Temecula Creek Inn’s 27-hole Championship course that ventures through 300 acres of natural beauty and elevation changes; Journey at Pechanga, repeatedly named one of the “Best Courses You Can Play” by Golf Magazine and GolfWeek for its 72-par 18hole course with challenge and stunning beauty alike; and Cross Creek Golf Course, which features an old-fashioned golf course vibe.

Visitors to the region can utilize Temecula Golf Trail to tailor their golfing vacation, including curated hotels, discount tee times and more.

Take in a Panoramic View Celebrate one of the most majestic means of transport with a hot air LOSHADENOK/Thinkstock photo

balloon flight over the rolling hills and vineyards of the valley. Sunrise flights are available year-round, although a visit in June affords the chance to enjoy California’s largest ballooning event, the Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival, with top name concerts, wine tasting, balloon launches and evening glow events.

Saddle up for an Adventure The trails throughout wine country are perfect for exploration on horseback. Visitors to the region can bring their own horses, to be kept in care at one of the region’s many stables including Galway Downs or Green Acres, or those wishing to try a new adventure can book lessons or a trail ride at Green Acres Ranch or one of the region’s many local stables. Guided trail rides through Wine Country are also available. For a more leisurely

horseback adventure, visit Temecula Carriage Company, tucked behind orange groves in the heart of the Temecula Valley Wine Country where they offer a unique way to gallop through the vineyards and groves, even while sampling wine on your adventure.

Cycle the Sites The rolling hills of Temecula Valley Southern California’s Wine Country provide a unique adventure for cyclists seeking a thrilling challenge while on vacation. More leisurely - and flat - biking journeys can be enjoyed by cruising around town and through Temecula’s scenic Old Town. Bike rentals are available. For an all-day biking journey, consider packing a picnic and biking at Santa Rosa Plateau’s Ecological Reserve; from serious mountain biking terrain to easybreezy trails with a view, there is a

trail for every level.

About Visit Temecula Valley With natural gifts of climate and geography Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country is recognized for scenic vineyards, awardwinning wines and 40+ wineries.

The popular, boutique destination includes the Temecula Valley A.V.A. (American Viticulture Area) as well as Historic Downtown Old Town Temecula, Pechanga Resort & Casino, and Temecula Wine Country Golf Trail. Visit Temecula Valley is the region’s official tourism marketing organization and an online resource for visitors at VisitTemeculaValley.com. Temecula Valley Visitors Center is located in Old Town Temecula (Third Street and Mercedes). For visitor information and assistance, call (888) 363-2852 or (951) 491-6085.

‘FUNday, SUNdays’ are back at Falkner Winery

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Falkner Winery & Pinnacle Restaurant

Panoramic Views ~ Wedding Packages ~ Outstanding Mediterranean Food

– April Events – April 9th –

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Free Games (chance to win a wine prize when you signup for “Tournament Play”) & freshly prepared BBQ food offerings & an assortment of beverages on all Sundays from Noon to 3pm.

40620 CALLE CONTENTO, TEMECULA (off Rancho California Road)

WWW.FALKNERWINERY.COM 951-676-8231 EXT. 108 OPEN DAILY | Wine Tasting 10am - 5pm | Dining 11:30am - 3:30pm

TEMECULA – Beginning Sunday, April 9, Falkner Winery will restart their popular “FUNday, SUNday” games and barbecue food offerings on all Sundays from noon to 3 p.m. There is no charge to play any of the games with one series of games designed as tournament play with a prize awarded to the winner. Initial games will include Winepong – like Beer Pong, Cornhole, a beanbag toss game and Jenga, a building block game. Tournament play will require signup and a 1 p.m. start time. The selection of games will differ from week to week. The tournament winner will receive a wine prize.

In addition to the fun games, the winery will be offering freshly prepared items from the barbecue. Initially, the winery will offer a spicy shrimp skewer, a garlicmarinated beef skewer, a piri piri chicken skewer and a grilled artichoke half; all of which are priced under $10. Also from the grill will be Ray’s burger made with fresh Black Angus beef and cheese, mushrooms, lettuce and tomato and a grilled portobello mushroom sandwich. Available beverages will include multiple wines, craft beers, sangria and several specialty wine cocktails such as strawberry mist, cotton candy and Luscito. Falkner Winery’s lawn area is located on a hilltop that offers spectacular views of the surrounding hills and valley. Falkner Winery also offers free Wi-Fi for their guests. For those seeking a fun and entertaining way to enjoy a Sunday afternoon, Falkner Winery offers the best venue.

Check their website at www. falknerwinery.com, or visit their Facebook page to discover any changes to the venue as well as other winery events.

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VALLEY NEWS

Falkner Winery gives guests opportunity to deeply understand wine with appreciation classes

APRIL 14, 2017

Wine Country Events Calendar FRIDAY, APRIL 14 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery

2-4 p.m.

Gourmet Cheese Artisanal Tour & Wine Tasting, Avensole Winery

5:30 to 9 p.m.

Live Music, Javid & Naoko, Legacy at Fazeli Cellars

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Michael LeClerc, Avensole Winery Restaurant

6-10 p.m.

Live Music, Midnight Tide, Bel Vino Winery

5-7 p.m.

Live Music, Meritage at Callaway Winery

5-8 p.m.

Live Music, James Wells, Cougar Vineyard and Winery

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Live Music, Brian Stodart, Ponte Winery Restaurant

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Kanan Road, Lorimar Winery

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Missy Anderson, Thornton Winery

7-10 p.m.

Live Music, Ruben V, Miramonte Winery

7-11 p.m.

Live Music, JD Priest, The Cellar Lounge at Ponte Vineyard Inn

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery

12-4 p.m.

Live Music, On The House, Hillside Terrace at Bel Vino Winery

12-4 p.m.

Live Music, Jeff Brinkman Wine Club Lounge at Bel Vino Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Izon Eden, Tasting Room, Avensole Winery

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Michael LeClerc, Fazeli Cellars

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Camille Marsh, Avensole Winery Restaurant

12-4 p.m.

Live Music, Desert Rose, Masia de La Vinya

12-4 p.m.

Live Music, Dustin Jake, Wilson Creek Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Alaina Blair, Robert Renzoni Vineyards

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, JD Priest, Danza del Sol Winery

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Live Music, Ron Freshman, Ponte Winery Restaurant

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Diego Mondragon, Lorimar Winery

6-10 p.m.

Bonfire Saturday Nights, Longshadow Ranch

7-10 p.m.

Comedy Night, Doffo Winery, SOLD OUT

7-10 p.m.

Live Music, Missy Anderson, Miramonte Winery

7-11 p.m.

Live Music, Steven Ybarra, The Cellar Lounge at Ponte Vineyard Inn

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Dayton Boarders, Tasting Room, Avensole Winery

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Jillian Calkins, Fazeli’s Cellars Winery Tasting Room

2-4 p.m.

Gourmet Cheese Artisanal Tour & Wine Tasting, Avensole Winery

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Easter Brunch at Bouquet Restaurant, Ponte Vineyard Inn

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Easter Champagne Brunch, South Coast Winery

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Easter Bubble Brunch Buffet, Wilson Creek Winery

10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Easter Champagne Brunch, Pinacle Restaurant, Falkner Winery

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Easter Brunch, Meritage at Callaway Winery

11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Dog Day Sundays, Carol’s Restaurant at Baily’s Winery

11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Live Music, Brian Stodart, Ponte Winery Restaurant

12-3 p.m.

Easter Sunday Lunch & Egg Hunt, Europa Village

12-3 p.m.

FUNday SUNnday, Falkner Winery

12-4 p.m.

Live Music, Alaina Blair, Wilson Creek Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Jimmy Patton, Europa Village

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Barstow Profits, Oak Mountain Winery

2-5 p.m.

Live Music, Martin Mancuso, Cougar Winery

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Live Music, Michael LeClerc, The Cellar Lounge at Ponte Vineyard Inn

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Faye & The Fella, Lorimar Vineyards

SATURDAY, APRIL 15

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With all the wineries located in Temecula Valley, there is a wine for everyone. However, for those who do not have a strong wine knowledge, the process for finding the perfect wine can be intimidating. There are “rules” for wine that are supposed to be followed for meals, and subtle flavors in the wine that naturally occur during the winemaking process.

For those who want to expand their knowledge, Falkner Winery has a winery appreciation class that is offered every third Saturday of the month. The class is designed for individuals of all wine knowledge levels to improve what they know, learn new ways to enjoy wine, and have fun doing so.

This is unlike classes that are filled with befuddling wine jargon, these classes are entertaining and enlightening. From 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., guests can enjoy themselves as they become knowledgeable on one of the most interesting topics in Temecula Valley: wine.

The wine appreciation class is taught by Shane Sevier, one of the Falkner tour directors and assistant winemaker. Because of his expertise, every aspect of the winemaking process can be explained, and the wine’s flavor subtleties can also be explained.

Wine novices and would-be sommeliers alike will appreciate the class’s curriculum, which includes the regional quality of Temecula’s wines, the grape growing process, wine and food pairing, sampling and comparing wine throughout the aging process, and tasting wine properly with all the senses.

After the class, all guests should feel that they can pair foods to a favorite wine, while also being able to tell the quality of a wine that they have purchased. Guests will be confident in their ability to choose great wine, regardless of the occasion. Buying wine for enjoying with a meal, to be given as gifts, or simply to enjoy on its own will no longer be intimidating or stressful; guests can truly learn which wines are truly what they enjoy, and why.

The cost for the Wine Appreciation class is $45 per person ($20 for

SUNDAY, APRIL 16

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UPCOMING: April 22, Earth Yoga in the Vineyards, Carter Estate Winery & Resort April 22, EQUU8 Annual Gala, Kindred Spirits, Wiens Family Cellars April 23, Spring Brunch in the Vines, Briar Rose Winery April 27, Rancho Damacitas’ “Intimate Evening in the Vines,” Ponte Winery, Peltzer Winery April 28, Temecula Valley Bluegrass Festival April 29, 30th Annual Run Through the Vineyard, Maurice Car’Rie Winery Apr 30, Wedding Expo, Chapin Family Vineyards Apr 30, Big Red Fest, DePortola Wine Trail Apr 30, 13th Annual Blessing of the Vines, South Coast Winery May 5, Cinco de Mayo, Food Truck Friday, Danza del Sol Winery May 6, Cellar library Sale Event, Doffo Winery May 12, Wild Child/Journey’s Tribute Concert, Monte De Oro Winery May 21, Farm to Table in the Vines, Sonia Perez, Briar Rose Winery June 9, Summer Concert Series, Scott Stapp (Creed), Wiens Family Cellars

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VIP members; $40 for Connoisseur members). In addition, guests can also opt to add a lunch option to their wine class for $25, giving each guest a full experience of wine pairing. If guests want to practice their new wine skills at the tasting room first, they will be given a certificate good for 10 percent off their lunch at the Falkner Winery’s Pinnacle restaurant that day.

Falkner Winery is located at

Wine Country map courtesy of Temecula Valley Winegrowers

40620 Calle Contento in Temecula.

Individuals interested in attending the Wine Appreciation class May 20, should register by contacting the winery at (951) 676-8231 x106.

Class sizes are limited so all reservations must be made in advance.

For more information on Falkner Winery or to find more information on events held at Falkner Winery, go to www.falknerwinery.com.

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CHILDREN AND TEENS: April 14 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday Night Science Adventures at Pennypickle’s Workshop, 42081 Main St. Temecula. Fun for the entire family. Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376.

April 21– 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday Night Science Adventures at Pennypickle’s Workshop, 42081 Main St. Temecula. Fun for the entire family. Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376.

ENTERTAINMENT: April 15, 19-23 – 7:30 p.m. Annie Get Your Gun will be performed at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. Performances April 15, 16, 22 and 23 will take place at 2 p.m. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

April 20-23 – 7:30 p.m. MSJC College Presents: Spring Shorts. Presented by the Menifee Valley Campus Theater Arts Department. This production of quirky short plays will take you from gasping with shock to doubling over with laughter. Menifee Valley Campus Lab Theater is located at 28237 La Piedra Road. Room 207. Reservations: (951) 639-5790. Information: Shezwae (951) 639-5793. April 23 performance will be at 2 p.m.

April 26 – 4:30-5:45 p.m. City of

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Temecula 2017 Kids Spring Dance Recital presented by the City of Temecula Community Services Department at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

April 27 – 8 p.m. The Who Generation (The Who Tribute) presented by Temecula Presents at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

April 28 – 8 p.m. ABBA Show at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. The ABBA show is the sensational authentic tribute to ABBA. This show is appropriate for all ages. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

April 28-30 – 5 p.m. Temecula Valley Bluegrass Festival at Tucalota Creek Ranch, 39560 E. Benton Road in Temecula. Tickets: $15-$50. Information: www.temeculabluegrass.com.

COMMUNITY EVENTS: April 15 – 7:45 a.m. Unity in the Community at the Lake Elsinore Levee (Diamond Stadium Parking Lot B 500 Diamond Dr. Partnering with the City of Lake Elsinore and COPS for Kids for another successful year! Finisher medals for everyone in both the 5K and 10K. great school incentives and more.

April 15 – 12-3 p.m. 100th Anniver-

Sudoku by Myles Mellor and Susan Flanagan Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9X9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3X3 squares. To solve the puzzle each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult.

Level: Medium. Answers on page D-7.

DigiFest

2017

Temecula, CA

1ST Annual DigiFest – 3 Day Event Hosted by: JDS Creative Academy

All Things Digital

Competition Entries: Ages: 10-15, 16-18, 19-24, 25 plus Student/Amateur/Professional ■ Film/Video ■ Digital Media ■ Games ■ Music

Workshops Industry Renowned Speakers Digital Exhibit Gallery & Screenings Awards Banquet IMPORTANT DATES:

DigiFest Weekend:

March 15, 2017 Early Deadline April 15, 2017 Late Deadline May 5th, 6th, 7th, 2017 DigiFest 2017 Instructions & Entry forms can be found on website

Friday: Opening Night 6-9PM Screening & Exhibits Saturday & Sunday 11AM – 4PM Workshops/Speakers/Exhibits Saturday Night Film/Video Finalist Screenings Sunday 5:30PM Awards Banquet

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

sary celebration of The Chapel of Memories at Sam Hicks Monument Park, this event will be co-hosted by the City of Temecula and the Temecula Valley Museum. Celebrate with a community barbecue tasting and birthday cake for $1. Drinks $1. Entertainment provided by the 2nd Hand Brass Band, craft activity for children. and a commemorative re-enactment of an historic event that took place one hundred years ago and more. Information: (951) 694-6450.

April 15 – 10 a.m. Walking Tours of Old Town Temecula beginning at 28314 Mercedes St. Experience Old Town in a whole new way as the tour guide shares stories and events that bring Temecula’s past to live. The 1.5 hour tour is $5 per person and children must be accompanied by an adult. Information and Reservations: (951) 694-6450.

April 20 – 5-8 p.m. MSJC College Presents “Take Back the Night” event to raise awareness about sexual violence with the goal of ending all forms of sexual violence and have been taking place worldwide since the 1970s.

Participants will meet at 1499 N. Stage St. San Jacinto at the steps in front of building 200, listen to speeches by survivors and organizers then walk with a candlelight vigil around the perimeter of the campus. This event is sponsored by the MSJC Diversity committee and the Center Against Sexual Assault. This event is free and open to the public.

Information: Fred (951) 639-5301 or ffrontino@msjc.edu.

April 22 – 5-10 p.m. EQUU8 announces their gala event at Wiens Family Cellars, 35055 Via Del Ponte, Temecula. The EQUU8 Horsemanship and Therapeutic Riding has much to celebrate, the organizations anniversary and immense growth is to be marked at this year’s Kindred Spirits, EQUU8’s largest annual fundraiser. Cost: $100 per person and includes choice of entrée, one glass of wine or craft beer and festivities including a special presentation by EQUU8, live music, dancing, silent and live auctions and opportunity drawings. Information: Stephanie (540) 336-0692.

April 22 – 2 p.m. Menifee United Church of Christ to host a community blessing of the animals on Earth Day. Senior Minister Bill Freeman says, “Earth Day is a reminder that all of us, humans and animals belong to the earth.” The blessings will take place in the front yard of the church at 26701 McCall Blvd. This event is open to the public.

April 22 – 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ninth Annual Temecula Special Games. Special Games were designed for athletes of all ages with developmental disabilities.

Event includes opening ceremonies, noncompetitive games and sporting events, lunch and awards ceremony.

April 22 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Murrieta Arts Council presents a fun and free Earth Day event at Water Wise, 41034 Elm St. a two-acre property of pathways through fountains, sculpture, and works of garden art (many using recycled materials). Event includes musical performances, live sculpture art by artist Alfonso Robles, giveaways, raffles, food trucks, vendors and more.

April 22 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Third Annual Inland Empire Science Festival at the Western Science Center, 2345 Searl Pkwy. This festival returns to the Western Science Center ad is the perfect way to celebrate Earth Day with the family at Riverside County’s largest natural history museum. Information: (951) 791-0033.

April 22 – 10-11:30 a.m. The City of Murrieta celebrates Earth Day at Vintage Reserve Park. In honor of Earth Day the City will give away FREE succulents to the first 200 families (must show proof of residency in Murrieta) one per family. Information: (951) 704-7275.

April 22 – 7 a.m. Clean Extreme.

Each year hundreds of local volunteers, nonprofits, and community organizations come together to beautify and improve areas of the City of Lake Elsinore as part of the Clean Extreme initiative.

This year the event on Collier Avenue from Nichols Road. to Riverside Drive.

Everyone will meet at the Outlets Park and Ride, 17600 Collier Ave. Free barbecue on-site for participants at 2 p.m.

Registration deadline: April 19 at 5 p.m.

Information: (951) 674-5170 ext. 241.

April 22 – 6-10 p.m. Earth Day Event at Summerlake Park, 900 W. Broadway, Lake Elsinore. In celebration of Earth Day, Lake Elsinore is hosting a fair that promotes Environmental and Climate Literacy. Partake in a scavenger

hunt, games, arts and crafts, educate yourself with fun tips on how you can help the environment and watch a showing of “Wall-E” This is a free event open to the public. Information: (951) 674-3124 ext. 292.

April 22 – Celebrate Earth Day in Temecula at 28721 Old Town Front St. Join the Sierra Club and friends in this celebration in the parking lot behind the Stampede. Vendors, artists, crafts, environmental organizations, educational clubs, recycling, native plants and more.

Information: Caren (951) 760-1131 or (951) 301-4780.

April 22 – 7:30 a.m. to noon. Menifee Better Together/Quail Valley cleanup will meet at the Sun City Civic Association, 26850 Sun City Blvd.

Menifee. This is free and open to the public. Information: (951) 723-3880.

April 23 – 11:30 a.m. Murrieta Firefighter’s 70th Annual barbecue at 41825 Juniper St. Murrieta. This annual event will be held in front of Fire Station 1.

This is a fun event for the entire family and their biggest event of the year.

April 23-June 4 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Formal dress sale hosted by the Assistance League of Temecula Valley. Short party dresses $25 (gently worn $15), long formal/prom dresses $50 (gently worn $35) and pageant gowns $75. The sale will be at 27468 Ynez Road. Suite B-3. Information: Jean (714) 264-9391.

April 25 – 6 p.m. Temecula Valley Historical Society special program with Nick Cataldo, a writer and historian from San Bernardino will present “The Legendary Earp Clan in Southern California” This is open to the public.

Refreshments will be served during a brief social time beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Information: Rebecca (951) 775-6057.

April 27 – 6-9 p.m. Comedy for Causes Dinner and Show – Menifee Youth Advisory Committee Fundraiser at Kay Ceniceros Senior Center, 29995 Evans Road, Menifee. Cost: $15 per person (included dinner and show) Information: (951) 679-8092 or www. cityofmenifee.us.

April 27 – 2-2:45 p.m. Free Falls Prevention Workshop at Kay Ceniceros Senior Center, 29995 Evans Road.

Menifee. The Geri-Fit company will offer a demonstration of strength training exercises that you can do at home to help regain strength that has been lost through the aging process. This presentation is a sit, watch and learn, participation is not required. Space is limited and reservations are required.

Please sign up at the front desk at Kay Ceniceros or call (951) 694-6873.

April 29 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Art Activity at the Temecula Valley Museum, 28314 Mercedes St. Enjoy this activity inspired by the exhibit “Sprout Again” create your very own garden art. Open to guests of all ages to showcase your creativity. Information: (951) 694-6450.

April 29 – 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Community Water Festival 15th Anniversary at 41810 Juniper St. Murrieta. Door prize drawings, children’s theatre show. This is free and open to the public.

April 29 – Fifth Annual Dream Extreme Fishing Derby presented by Lake Elsinore Casino at La Laguna Boat Launch. Cost: $100 per team of two. $15,000 in cash and raffle prizes. 100 percent cash payout based on 50 team, 200 team limit.

WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: April 1-30 - The City of Temecula Planning Commission and Old Town Local Review Board Positions Available. The Temecula City Council invites interested residents of the City of Temecula to apply for one position on the Planning Commission. This position is for a full 3-year term through June 15, 2020. City Council also invited interested residents to apply for two positions on the Old Town Local Review Board. The positions are for 3-year terms through June 15, 2020.

Information: City Clerk’s office. 41000 Main St. (951) 694-6444. Deadline to submit applications is 5 p.m. April 30.

April 14 – 9 a.m. Legislative Breakfast at Richie’s Diner, 32150 Temecula Pkwy, Temecula. Distinguished guest, Barbara Fallen, FACHE Medical Center Director of the VA Loma Linda Health Care System. Veterans, Veterans’ dependents and the public are invited to attend and meet your local elected officials and other community leaders over a warm cup of coffee and breakfast (no host). Information: (951) 955-3060.

April 21 – 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Riverside area Veteran’s Expo and Veteran’s Stand Down at ARNG Armory and USAR

Training center, 14941 Riverside Dr. (March Air Reserve Base). Services provided: food, showers, clothing, pet services, employment, medical, legal, VA enrollment, public health, Family Services, VA Claims, hygiene supplies, haircuts, housing assistance, DMV, dental, veterans court, military records, Social Security, support groups and counseling. There will be Shuttle services and RTA Transportation.

Please register at: www.eventbrite. com/e/riverside-area-veterans-exporave-and-stand-down2017-registration29424305891?aff=es2. Information: Elaine (951) 955-3041 or linebaugh@ rivco.org.

April 27 – noon Nafe Menifee to meet at RJ’s Sizzlin Steer, 41401 Kalmia St. Murrieta for their monthly meeting with networking and great speakers that bring you the tools to grow both personally and professionally. Nafe is the largest global network for women with thousands of members and networks across the country. Information and Reservations: Robbie (951) 255-9200.

NOW – April 30 – Celebrate the beauty of trees in anticipation of opening the Great Oak Playground this fall at the Temecula Valley Museum, 28314 Mercedes St. They will feature treeinspired works by local 3-D artist, Eric Yandell. Information: (951) 694-6450.

NOW – MSJC program helps connect businesses with qualified student workers. What if your business could have one or more employees for up to 20 hours per week and up to six months with 75 percent of their wages subsidized? Mt. San Jacinto College CalWORKs Work Study program offers this amazing opportunity to community businesses by matching qualified students to the businesses. Participating businesses must hold current business tax identification, pay 100 percent of the mandated payroll taxes and other associated costs and hold a permanent position available should the student be a fit for the company at the end of the student worker’s six months. Interested businesses can set an appointment by contacting MSJC’s job developer, Timmy Diaz at (951) 487-3472 or jdiaz@ msjc.edu.

NOW – Arts Council Menifee in conjunction with Making Moves Dance and Fitness is offering free fitness dance classes for adults and children of all ages at North Annex, 29995 Evans Road. Class offerings include Toddler and Preschool Creative Movement on Wednesdays from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Contemporary Movement and hip-hop for children ages 5-12 on Fridays from 2:30-4 p.m. Adult Contemporary Dance on Mondays from 7-8 p.m., Dance Fitness on Saturdays from 9-10 a.m. and Stretchaletez on Mondays from 6-7 p.m. Priority will be given to individuals residing in Menifee. Registration is ongoing and classes will continue through May with sufficient enrollment, participation and funding.

Information and Registration: makingmoves@gmail.com or (951) 570-7701.

Tuesdays and Thursdays – 6 p.m.

Zumba Gold Comes to Wildomar. GeriFit of Wildomar is excited to announce the addition of Zumba Gold fitness.

Zumba Gold is perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves at a lower intensity. Come ready to sweat and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong. Cost: $5 per class. Geri-Fit of Wildomar is located at Clinton Keith and Palomar in the Rite Aid center. Information: (951) 461-3210 or www.gerifitwildomar.com.

NOW – Desert Hills Memory Care to host a monthly Education and Connections support group at 25818 Columbia St. Hemet on the second Monday of every month at 10 a.m. Complimentary respite care will be available for loved ones during these meeting. Education and Connections is open to anyone who would like more support and education while caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related form of dementia. Information: Chantelle (951) 652-1837.

NOW – Sun City Certified Farmers Market is held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday in the parking lot of the Menifee United Church of Christ, 26701 McCall Blvd. Vendors offer produce, crafts, food and more.

Information: Pamela (951) 491-4111.

NOW – Memoir Writing Group every second and fourth Monday from 1-3 p.m. at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, 4845 6th Street, Temecula, everyone has a story, join them and write.

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Seventh annual Taste of Temecula Valley raises funds for arts education

Lee Rocker will perform at this year’s Taste of Temecula Valley.

Taste of Temecula Valley concert all-star lineup includes Southern California beach rock & reggae band Safety Orange. Courtesy photos

TEMECULA – The Temecula Education Foundation, in partnership with the city of Temecula and the Temecula Valley Unified School District, invites the community to the seventh annual Taste of Temecula Valley Friday, April 28, 6-10 p.m., and Saturday, April 29, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Held at Town Square Park in front of the Temecula Civic Center, 41000 Main Street, festivities begin with the opening of taste booths and a special Fridayonly VIP dinner and concert catered for the third consecutive year by the award-winning chefs from Pechanga Resort & Casino. The two-day entertainment lineup features a Friday-night concert, silent and live auctions and full-day, live entertainment Saturday.

“Last year’s VIP Dinner & Concert were very well received, and guests enjoyed the array of delicious seafood, entrees, sides, salads and desserts prepared by Pechanga’s chefs and paired with Temecula’s favorite wines and beers,” TOTV event Chair Mark Katan said. “We are delighted to have Pechanga back as our VIP dinner sponsor this year. We also are proud to expand our partnership with Golden Crown Productions to spotlight performers who will be competing in the first Wine Country Music Awards. We are looking forward to having WCMA celebrity judges attend our Taste of Temecula Valley VIP Dinner & Concert.”

Scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 5, at Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula, the Wine Country Music Awards will feature a red-carpet event, celebrity judges, live performances, food and drink and a concert by Lee Rocker of The Stray Cats. Competing in Acoustic, Pop, Singer-Songwriter, Country, Rock,

Cover, Instrumental, Youth (under 18), People’s Choice, Christian and Miscellaneous performance categories, the overall WCMA winner will receive a cash prize, performing and recording opportunities and local and national media exposure.

WCMA organizers plan to make it an annual event to recognize local musical talent and to benefit local charities. The Temecula Education Foundation, which raises funds for arts enrichment in Temecula’s schools, will be the beneficiary of the inaugural event.

“Whether you attend Friday night’s Taste of Temecula Valley, come for the exclusive dinner and concert or bring your family to the full-day Saturday Taste of Temecula Valley, we want everyone to know we do this for the kids,” Katan said. “The funds we raise go right back to TVUSD classrooms to benefit students with arts education and curriculum enrichment.”

General admission to Friday’s TOTV opening night is $10 per person. Reserved seating for the TOTV VIP Concert & Dinner is $75 per person. An exclusive VIP Table Sponsor Package featuring Champagne and special promotions is available for $600 for table of eight guests. The VIP Dinner & Concert Package includes access to all TOTV booths, front-row concert seating and bid access to a live auction. For VIP reservations, contact Kimberly O’Connell at kimberly. oconnell@outlook.com.

Entertainment for both Friday and Saturday is being provided

by Golden Crown Productions. Friday’s all-star lineup includes Southern California beach rock & reggae band Safety Orange. They lead into a not-to-be-missed musical experience with founding member of the

Santa Rosa Academy Art Exhibit set to open Victor Miller SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

The Santa Rosa Academy, a public charter school located at the Menifee Town Center, is hosting a student art exhibit for two weeks in April.

The second annual Santa Rosa Academy Student Art Exhibit showcases artwork from over 300 elementary and high school students. Their artwork celebrates students’ creativity, uniqueness and individuality. The art will include examples of crochet and sewing, graphic design, photography and traditional paintings displayed in a professional setting. The high school students will have the opportunity for their submissions to be judged, and awards and ribbons will be presented.

This ambitious exhibit has been made possible with the cooperative effort of the Santa Rosa Booster Club, which made a generous art display donation, and art advocate Ines Miller, who volunteers as the art instructor for the Santa Rosa Academy’s elementary levels.

Miller is a professional artist and a board member of both the Temecula Valley Art League and Canyon Lake Art Association.

The student art exhibit will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. now through April 21 in the Carmel Library on campus. An artist reception will be held Thursday, April 20, at 5

p.m. at Santa Rosa Academy, 27587 La Piedra Road in Menifee.

For more information, contact Ines Miller at info@menifeekidsartcamp.com or visit the Santa Rosa Academy website at www.sra.mn.

legendary Stray Cats, Lee Rocker.

Rocker and the Stray Cats have sold more than 10 million records, earning 23 gold and platinum records worldwide. Recognized as music-video pioneers for the MTV generation, they have secured their place in the history of rock and roll, Katan said.

The full-day tasting event Saturday, April 29, returns for its seventh year, with all-day family-friendly entertainment and access to more than 70 booths spotlighting local area restaurants, wineries and microbreweries. Artisan booths and expanded Fun Zones, featuring attractions from Jolly Jumps and the Jolly Express trackless train, will keep all ages busy. Tasting and activities require the use of tickets, which are sold in increments of $2 at the gate.

Admission to Saturday’s fullday Taste of Temecula Valley is $10 per person. Children 12 years and under are free. Taste and other activity tickets are $2 each.

Patrons 21 and over must show ID at entrance. Admission to Saturday’s event includes special tasting glass with appropriate wristband.

Taste of Temecula Valley tickets will be available online or in person, at the gate.

“We are thrilled to celebrate our seventh year in Old Town Temecula, and we are delighted to have Taste of Temecula Valley 2017 return for its third year as a two-day

event,” Katan said. “Taste of Temecula Valley 2017 is great exposure for our vendors, and it’s an easy, fun way to raise much-needed funding for classroom enrichment.”

Vendors interested in being involved in this year’s event can register online at www.tasteoftemeculavalley.com/. Vendors can contact Katan at (951) 551-5352

or email him at events@temeculaeducationfoundation.org.

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Temecula Valley High School to present ‘The Old Town Chapel of will hold Legendary Earp Clan in Southern California’ Memories anniversary celebration TEMECULA – Nick Cataldo, a writer and historian from San Bernardino, will present “The Legendary Earp Clan in Southern California,” Monday, April 24.

The lecture will be held at Little Temecula History Center, 32075 Redhawk Parkway, located next to Kohls at the corner of Wolf Store Road and Redhawk Parkway.

While the story of Wyatt Earp lives on in books, movies and even a 1950s-television series, the focus has always been on his “lawman” escapades in Tombstone. The truth is, he lived there just a little over two years. What is not well-known is that his entire family spent most of their lives in Southern California’s San Bernardino County.

Cataldo has done more research on this subject than anyone. He has interviewed old-timers who knew the Earp family, and he has reviewed all known photographs and documents regarding them. “The Legendary Earp Clan in Southern California” tells the seldom-mentioned stories of the family’s many years living in the neighborhood.

and barbecue

Nick Cataldo, a writer and historian from San Bernardino, will present “The Legendary Earp Clan in Southern California,” Monday, April 24, at the Little Temecula History Center.

This courtesy photo shows the legendary Wyatt Earp who once lived in the area.

Cataldo’s books on the Earp family and on San Bernardino will be available for purchase following his presentation.

This presentation will be open to the public, and refreshments will be

served during a brief social time beginning at 5:30 p.m.

For more information, please contact Rebecca Farnbach at sunbrook@hotmail.com or by calling (951) 775-6057.

Courtesy photos

Western Science Center presents Inland Empire Science Festival HEMET – Ready. Set. Science!

The third annual Inland Empire Science Festival returns to the Western Science Center April 22. It is the perfect way to celebrate Earth Day with the family at Riverside County’s largest natural history museum.

Guests can take a journey through ice age fossils and artifacts displayed in the halls, as they visit with over a dozen unique exhibitors.

Meet the Riverside Astronomical Society with their solar telescopes; learn all about insects with the University of California Riverside Entomology Club; discover the wonders of skeletons and skulls with Bone Clones; learn about prehistoric creatures with the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology and more. Paleoartist Brian Engh will be presenting science-related art, and paleontologist Matthew J. Wedel will be signing copies of his new book “The Sauropod

Dinosaurs.” Flint knapping demonstrations will be presented by archaeologist John Torres. The museum will also be hosting activities presented in conjunction with the National Math Festival.

“As a museum, we are always advocating for science education and awareness, and we have a unique opportunity with the Inland Empire Science Festival to bring numerous scientific fields under one roof,” Brittney Stoneburg, marketing and events specialist for the Western Science Center, said.

“At the festival, you can learn about paleontology one moment and astronomy the next!”

The Western Science Center’s two temporary exhibits, “Stepping Out of the Past,” an exhibit on human origins developed in collaboration with Mt. San Jacinto College, and “From Soda to Snake Oil: A Look at Historic Glass,” will

both be open to the public during the Inland Empire Science Festival.

All guests age 12 and under will also receive a “Pleistocene Passport” – once completed by visiting all of the exhibitors, guests will be able to receive a free replica of a Tyrannosaurus rex tooth made by Western Science Center staff on-site during the event.

The Inland Empire Science Festival will be held at the Western Science Center April 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults, $6.50 for seniors age 62 or older, $6.50 for students age 13-22 with student ID, $6 for youth age 5-12, children under 4 years old are free and active military individuals with military ID are free. Admission to the museum is included in the ticket price. Western Science Center members can attend for free.

All proceeds from the event benefit museum exhibits and programs.

Vail Ranch hosted a fundraiser 100 years ago to raise funds for the construction of the Chapel of Memories, Temecula’s first Catholic church. The city of Temecula and Temecula Valley Museum will co-host the 100th anniversary celebration Saturday, April 15, at Sam Hicks Monument Park.

E. Hale Curran photo

TEMECULA – The Chapel of Memories will celebrate its centennial with a community barbecue tasting located in Sam Hicks Monument Park in Old Town Temecula Saturday, April 15, from noon to 3 p.m. This event will be co-hosted by the city of Temecula and the Temecula Valley Museum as a commemorative re-enactment of an historic event that took place on the same date one hundred years ago.

In the spirit of that event, the 100th anniversary celebration will host a barbecue tasting and birthday cake for $1 per person, first come, first served, while supplies last.

Drinks will also be just $1. Live entertainment will be provided by The 2nd Hand Brass Band throughout the afternoon, the chapel will be open for viewing and the Temecula Valley Museum will provide a craft activity for children in the museum. In addition, a photo collage will feature early photographs of the chapel, as

well as photographs of the original 1917 barbecue, provided by Rebecca Farnbach from the Temecula Valley Historical Society and Marvin Curran from the collection of Mrs. E. Hale Curran.

At the turn of the last century, Temecula was a small railroad town surrounded by a vast cattle ranch, which provided the economic lifeblood of the community. In 1910, a Catholic priest named Father John J. Burri came to Temecula to serve the citizens of the town. Within five years, Father Burri announced his plan for the construction of the first church in town designed specifically to serve as a house of worship for the Catholic congregation. A lot at the corner of 6th and Front streets was purchased as a location for the new church. A small construction loan was secured through the local bank for the purchase of materials.

Construction of the church was completed March 1917.

The following month, Mahlon Vail, owner of the Vail Cattle Ranch and a major stockholder in the First National Bank of Temecula, organized and hosted a barbecue at his Pauba ranch headquarters to raise funds to pay off the construction loan. He personally donated a steer to the celebration. Additional food and funds were donated by local businessmen and townspeople. A four-piece orchestra provided music for dancing in the evening. Daytime entertainment included boxing and wrestling matches, as well as bronco-busting demonstrations by the Vail ranch hands.

Printed invitations for the April 15, 1917, fundraising event went out to all the local residents. The invitations promoted the event as a “free barbecue,” but admission to the grounds was $1. Days later, the local newspaper reported that 800 people had attended the barbecue. Enough money was raised by the event to pay off the $1,200 construction loan with enough money left over for the purchase of an automobile for Father Burri.

For more information on this event, please call the Temecula Valley Museum at (951) 694-6450.

The Moody Blues’ 50th anniversary tour visits Pala June 4 PALA – The Moody Blues, the British pioneers of art rock and progressive rock, will bring the 50th anniversary tour of its landmark album, “Days of Future Passed,” to the Starlight Theater stage at Pala Casino Spa & Resort Sunday, June 4. The show starts at 6:30 p.m.

“Days of Future Passed” introduced mega-hits “Go Now,” “Nights in White Satin,” “Tuesday Afternoon” and “Question” and launched the band’s international career that has seen them garner 18 platinum and gold discs and worldwide sales of 70 million albums. The band will perform all of its greatest hits and “Days of Future Passed” in its entirety.

Tickets are now on sale with no service charge at the Pala box office in the casino. Call (877) 946-7252 or visit www.palacasino.com. Tickets also are available at Star Tickets, (800) 585-3737 or www.startickets. com.

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REAL ESTATE / HOME & GARDEN

What can we learn from the Tiny Nathaniel Sillin SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

You may not have seen one in your neighborhood yet, but the tiny house phenomenon has spread across the country. For some, the move is driven by a desire to downsize and live a minimalistic lifestyle. Others see it as a way to decrease their impact on the environment.

Economics are often a large part of the equation. Buying and maintaining a tiny home is relatively inexpensive, and the savings can help many people on their path toward financial freedom.

Tiny-home living (often shortened to tiny living) isn’t for everyone. However, tiny living requires ingenuity and resourcefulness and we can all learn something from those who choose tiny.

Freedom from debt is priceless.

Living within one’s means is a foundational belief to many within the tiny living community.

Between labor and materials, a tiny home could cost about $20,000 to $60,000 to build. By contrast, the U.S. Census Bureau found the median sale price for a new home in December 2016 was $322,500.

The relatively low price gives you a chance to own a tiny home without having a mortgage that’ll take three decades to pay off. The ongoing savings in the form of lower utility, tax and maintenance bills also make it easier to pay off non-housing debts, such as student loans, and live a debt-free life.

That being said, you can live in a larger home and still look for ways to lower your monthly expenses and fight lifestyle inflation (spending more as you make more money). A common tip is to allocate half of your next raise or bonus to your savings or use it to pay down debts. But why not challenge yourself and use your entire raise or bonus to build your net worth?

House

phenomenon?

Make room for things that are important.

Moving into a tiny home can require major downsizing, but some view that as a feature rather than a disadvantage. It’s not about getting rid of things that aren’t absolutely necessary, after all sometimes “unnecessary” decorations turn a house into a home. Rather, from furniture to clothing, you have to decide what’s important to you and leave the rest behind.

It’s easy to fill a large home with clutter and then attempt to clean every spring. Perhaps a better approach would be to take a tiny-home mindset to the store with you. Don’t get bogged down by asking yourself if you can live without something – you can live without many things – instead, try to only spend money on things that add meaning and joy to your life.

You have more space than meets the eye.

Watch a tour of a tiny home, and you’ll see that great organization skills and original storage ideas are a must. Tables turn into benches and chairs double as shelves – everything seems to have at least two purposes.

How could a little imagination transform your home? Might a new shelving system and selling items that aren’t important to you anymore give you more room?

Inventiveness and thinking outside the box are keys to making the most of what you have.

High-quality products are worth the investment.

Many tiny-homeowners are keenly aware of the waste they’re putting back into the world. Some even choose to live in a tiny home because it’ll reduce their ecological footprint. The savings that come from tiny living and this approach to life often lead to investments in long-lasting products rather than cheaper alternatives.

Many people are choosing tiny homes living as a way of life.

Quality over quantity is certainly a worthwhile mentality to adopt.

Put it into practice by looking for companies that offer lifetime warranties on their products. You might be surprised to find that from socks to power tools there are dozens of manufacturers that uphold this

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promise.

How will you make use of these lessons?

Simple living and conscious buying aren’t exclusive traits of tiny-homeowners. Regardless of the size of your home, you may find

that incorporating these principles and practices save you time and money. Two valuable resources that should never be wasted.

Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa’s financial education programs.

California Earthquake Authority-sponsored auction now open to raise funds for the American Red Cross in California SACRAMENTO – For the sixth year, the California Earthquake Authority and iHeartMedia are collaborating on a star-studded auction to raise money for American Red Cross disaster-preparedness and relief efforts in California. The 2017 “Get Prepared, California!” auction has opened, offering concert and sports packages, celebrity meet-and-greets and other once-in-a-lifetime items up for bid.

Proceeds of past auctions have benefited 32 American Red Cross chapters in California communities over the years. Last year’s auction raised more than $174,000 and this year’s proceeds could increase the

total amount raised to more than $1 million – enough for the Red Cross to distribute 200,000 blankets at shelters, distribute 100,000 hot meals at shelters or through mobile feeding vehicles in communities affected by earthquakes or buy 400,000 “comfort kits” full of toiletries and personal items to help people in the aftermath of a disaster.

Highlights of this year’s auction include a Chevy Colorado filled with earthquake supplies, an invite to a private after-hours party at a California Disney Theme Park, upfront tickets to see a sold-out Bruno Mars show in Las Vegas, with a two-night stay, opportunities to meet musical

acts and celebrities, like Muse, Mario Lopez, Ricky Martin, Shawn Mendes and Weezer, Rose Bowl tickets and an autographed guitar from Green Day, Billboard Music Awards tickets and after-party access, multiple Los Angeles Dodgers experiences, such as a chance to throw the first pitch, a trip for two to see an NFL game in London, with a five-night stay and a ride on the Goodyear Blimp.

“This auction is such a great opportunity to promote the importance of earthquake preparedness across our state and to join forces with the American Red Cross to help Californians take the steps they need to be prepared,” California Earthquake

Authority CEO Glenn Pomeroy said.

Scientists say there’s more than a 99 percent chance of a magnitude 6.7 earthquake occurring in California in the next 30 years, yet many people are not prepared to survive and recover from a damaging quake. CEA and the Red Cross are working together to address the preparedness gap and to help more Californians prepare for risks in earthquake country. The Red Cross has more than 27,000 volunteers in California who provide disaster-relief support and teach disaster-preparedness trainings.

“We are thrilled to partner once again with the California Earthquake Authority and iHeartMedia in support

of the Red Cross mission. Reaching the $1 million mark will go a long way in providing the resources needed to support our disaster-relief efforts and assisting those in need,” Jarrett Barrios, CEO of the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region, said.

The “Get Prepared, California!” auction runs through April 30 and will be promoted by iHeartMedia’s 57 radio stations in California. Proceeds will be presented to the Red Cross in May at 102.7 KIIS-FM’s Wango Tango concert event in Los Angeles.

To view auction items, bid and learn about earthquake preparedness, visit www.GetPreparedCalifornia. org.

Market at a glance (As of April 9, 2017) No of Homes Sold Inventory of Properties Listed

TEMECULA

MURRIETA

WILDOMAR

LAKE ELSINORE

CANYON LAKE

MENIFEE

SUN CITY

HEMET

SAN JACINTO

31

48

11

29

6

36

4

33

18

(325) 326

(299) 292

(71) 75

(182) 173

(81) 84

(138) 131

(121) 121

(277) 270

Average Selling Price

$468,198

$417,762

$352,583

$318,096

$572,644

$345,336

$206,000

$233,369

$218,442

Average List Price

$802,240

$722,933

$445,859

$382,273

$522,384

$418,994

$307,663

$292,345

$278,531

Median List Price

$581,732

$467,745

$425,000

$365,000

$422,450

$395,340

$287,000

$252,450

$259,450

$210

$176

$162

$161

$204

$165

$164

$143

$142

Average Days on Market

96

104

75

62

89

55

75

100

105

Most Expensive Listing

$5,000,000

$9,990,000

$999,900

$1,198,000

$1,888,000

$750,000

$849,000

$5,000,000

$1,500,000

Least Expensive Listing

$299,900

$159,000

$229,000

$174,900

$167,900

$252,000

$119,900

$65,000

$35,000

Average Age of Listing

18

17

19

18

30

13

29

36

30

% of Properties w/ Price decrease

36%

31%

25%

25%

33%

28%

26%

20%

18%

% of Properties Relisted (reset DOM)

10%

10%

11%

8%

11%

12%

10%

6%

5%

% of Flip properties (price increase)

6%

9%

8%

7%

1%

10%

10%

6%

7%

3130

3102

2639

2330

2262

2463

1680

1704

1790

Asking Price per Square Foot

Median House Size (sq ft) Median Lot Size (sq ft)

(91)

88

8,001-10,000

8,001-10,000

8,001-10,000

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000

Median Number of Bedrooms

4.0

4.0

4.0

4.0

3.0

4.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

Median Number of Bathrooms

3.0

3.0

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.0

2.0

2.0

Seller (47.4)

Seller (50.6)

Seller (55.8)

Seller (58.4)

Seller (42.9)

Seller (52.4)

Seller (53.7)

Seller (59.3)

Seller (57.8)

Market Action Index*

*This Index measures the current rate of sale versus the amount of inventory. Index above 30 implies a seller’s advantage. Below 30, conditions give the advantage to the buyer.

Market data provided by Escrow Leaders (Altos Research) and is current as of 04/10/17. Sales Data provided by SRCAR (MLS) and current as of 04/09/17 Boxes with multiple entries have previous week’s numbers (in parentheses) and this week’s number for comparision purposes. Strong Trends (multiple weeks) in each area are indicated by color: green indicates upward trend; pink indicates downward trend. Valley News makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of this data.

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List of transactions from selected cities in Southwest Riverside County • 220 closed transactions for 4/3/17 through 4/9/17.

Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 “Sterling Business of the Year” Murrieta Chamber of Commerce’s 2014 "Medium Size Business of the Year" City

Address

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Hemet

Lake Elsinore

Menifee

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

City Menifee

www.srcar.org (951) 894-2571

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Murrieta 26529 Jefferson Ave.

Bath

Days on Market

Hemet 2355 E. Florida

Menifee 27070 Sun City Blvd.

City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

Murrieta

41985 Lakefront Drive

$680,000

4130

3BR

5BA

100

30707 Stage Coach Road

$465,000

2832

4BR

3BA

95

39726 Cobbler Court

$435,000

2052

4BR

3BA

1

41770 Calle Coliseo

$530,000

2574

4BR

3BA

12

27764 Lake Ridge Drive

$403,000

3020

4BR

3BA

151

23801 Hayes Avenue

$590,000

3400

4BR

3BA

4

54310 Cave Rock Road

$265,000

586

2BR

2BA

144

26304 Lilac View Circle

$420,990

3203

5BR

3BA

75

40420 Via Francisco

$305,000

1371

2BR

2BA

6

37750 Fischer Road

$165,000

968

2BR

1BA

2

26679 Cactus Creek Way

$374,900

3334

5BR

3BA

36

36965 Doreen Drive

$450,000

3494

5BR

5BA

4

30300 Emperor Drive

$715,365

4660

5BR

5BA

195

28382 Paseo Grande Drive

$147,500

1285

2BR

2BA

47

40215 VIA TONADA

$405,000

2010

3BR

2BA

20

29961 Wake Court

$420,000

2678

3BR

3BA

54

30755 Loring Park Circle

$395,000

2816

5BR

3BA

90

29065 Via Playa Del Rey

$160,000

1440

2BR

2BA

6

22570 Bass Place

$320,000

1680

3BR

2BA

86

29898 Lamprey Street

$400,000

3334

5BR

3BA

57

30310 Island Bay

$202,500

961

2BR

2BA

7

22623 Cascade Drive

$875,000

4198

4BR

4BA

66

29729 Fingerling Drive

$387,000

2743

5BR

3BA

16

39213 Anchor Bay

$232,500

1016

2BR

3BA

4

23434 Canyon Lake Drive

$385,000

2362

4BR

3BA

30

32560 Bradley Road

$470,000

1800

3BR

3BA

36

1791 Steinbeck Avenue

$280,000

2223

4BR

2BA

181

San Jacinto

30357 Point Marina Drive

$720,500

2338

4BR

3BA

40

23750 Mount Vernon Place

$95,000

896

2BR

1BA

73

1312 Enchanted

$305,000

3161

4BR

3BA

105

38885 Wayman Way

$314,500

1296

3BR

2BA

177

29183 Castle Cove Court

$375,000

2723

4BR

3BA

24

1939 Kensington Drive

$200,550

1441

3BR

2BA

167

1536 Via Rojas

$242,400

1632

2BR

2BA

156

30106 Meadow Oaks Street

$357,000

2455

4BR

3BA

46

530 Julian Avenue

$235,000

2238

4BR

2BA

0

26633 Franklin Avenue

$140,000

1440

3BR

2BA

46

28684 Corte Capri

$363,000

1965

4BR

3BA

6

1356 Sierra Drive

$59,000

824

1BR

1BA

120

44204 Gallipoli Place

$246,666

2487

4BR

4BA

110

26103 Desert Rose Lane

$339,000

2133

2BR

3BA

64

2208 Finch Circle

$308,000

3879

5BR

4BA

140

1163 Navarre Drive

$245,000

1619

5BR

4BA

124

30207 Carmel Road

$157,000

992

2BR

1BA

30

1487 Avena Way

$244,900

1570

3BR

2BA

60

508 CALHOUN Place

$195,000

1339

4BR

2BA

100

27042 Half Moon Bay Drive

$370,000

2533

4BR

3BA

10

1163 Pardee Street

$268,000

2290

3BR

3BA

77

1105 Alleppo Court

$170,000

1067

2BR

2BA

101

30711 Carriage Hill Drive

$329,000

1901

3BR

3BA

51

2145 Saint Emilion Lane

$251,000

1734

4BR

2BA

6

4094 Woodland Drive

$219,900

1121

3BR

2BA

104

31828 Sorrel Run Court

$395,000

2946

5BR

4BA

17

1303 Bristol Court

$178,500

1307

3BR

2BA

61 3

356 Bjorn Court

$283,000

2024

3BR

2BA

93

25825 Floyd Avenue

$460,000

2046

2BR

2BA

1

656 Shaver Street

$180,000

1104

3BR

1BA

25940 El Campo Place

$157,500

1568

3BR

2BA

91

29421 Pineleaf Street

$375,000

2335

4BR

2BA

10

1250 Irwin Street

$110,000

902

2BR

2BA

5

1237 Yucca Lane

$215,000

1392

3BR

2BA

24

32835 El Centro Lane

$415,000

3931

4BR

4BA

47

643 HYACINTH Road

$243,000

3042

4BR

3BA

62

4820 Country Grove Way

$256,500

1759

4BR

2BA

13

29180 Quail Bluff Road

$329,000

1598

3BR

2BA

12

711 Attenborough Way

$207,000

1398

3BR

2BA

19

4486 Trotter Drive

$275,000

2829

4BR

3BA

7

32180 Lindenberger Road

$399,000

1908

4BR

2BA

4

1064 De Anza Drive

$192,000

1215

2BR

2BA

12

130 San Mateo Circle

$130,000

1311

3BR

2BA

4

29125 Lighthouse Court

$335,000

2407

4BR

3BA

5

877 Peaceful Lane

$250,000

1556

3BR

2BA

13

3042 Bridgewater Circle

$305,000

3511

5BR

5BA

13

30471 Teal Brook Drive

$319,000

1637

3BR

3BA

10

767 Sussex Road

$235,000

1197

3BR

2BA

10

1033 Encanto Drive

$185,000

1193

2BR

2BA

12

28777 Bradley Road

$184,000

1404

2BR

2BA

141

2294 Daisy Way

$205,000

1220

3BR

2BA

19

26822 Wilkes Drive

$330,000

1715

3BR

2BA

11

349 Ramona Street

$158,000

1008

2BR

1BA

37

26762 Keller Road

$542,000

3700

4BR

4BA

1

Sun City

44093 Lately Circle

$269,000

1770

4BR

3BA

20

28593 Port Lane

$324,900

1732

4BR

3BA

6

29503 Piping Rock Road

$255,000

1370

2BR

2BA

62

1570 San Marcos Drive

$85,000

1368

2BR

2BA

35

29036 Springshores Drive

$339,900

2090

3BR

3BA

37

28245 Los Cielos Road

$170,000

998

2BR

2BA

22

5545 Corte Vallarta

$314,000

1851

2BR

2BA

71

26589 Calle Emiliano

$233,000

1237

2BR

2BA

4

27650 Calle Ladera

$215,000

1101

2BR

2BA

22

1219 Bishop Drive

$150,000

1896

2BR

2BA

28

26308 Sosa Court

$314,900

1558

3BR

2BA

31

45480 Vista Verde

$483,000

2668

4BR

4BA

246

Temecula

41378 Stetson Avenue

$315,000

2160

4BR

3BA

17

26888 Merced Street

$325,000

1559

3BR

2BA

3

31958 Valone Court

$415,000

2763

4BR

3BA

88

761 Pinehurst Drive

$239,000

1514

4BR

2BA

11

26553 Evans Road

$340,000

1954

4BR

2BA

4

33302 Madera De Playa

$962,500

3663

4BR

3BA

208

43801 Pioneer Avenue

$168,500

1850

2BR

2BA

-42

40425 Reseda Springs Road

$540,000

2153

3BR

3BA

4

30582 Lake Pointe Drive

$325,000

1655

3BR

3BA

3

31556 Loma Linda Road

$437,000

2371

4BR

3BA

146

28721 Via Calusa

$233,000

1248

3BR

2BA

265

27800 Avenida Avila

$290,333

1128

2BR

2BA

612 Carmalita Street

$206,000

1395

3BR

2BA

135

11

35586 Abelia Street

$545,000

3429

5BR

3BA

223

42225 Altanos Road

$772,000

2581

3BR

3BA

2387 Carlsbad Circle

$335,000

1721

4BR

159

2BA

4

23767 Castinette Way

$360,000

1950

4BR

3BA

95

32043 Camino Rabago

$530,000

3262

4BR

3BA

1626 Via Rojas

$349,000

2230

95

2BR

3BA

39

24090 Madeira Lane

$490,000

3711

5BR

5BA

216

33423 Biltmore Drive

$525,000

3111

5BR

4BA

2855 Devonshire Avenue

$170,199

1260

96

2BR

1BA

4

38020 Calle Confite

$312,000

1728

2BR

2BA

126

30328 Sierra Madre Drive

$378,000

2200

4BR

3BA

108 66

Murrieta

1606 Via Rojas

$335,000

2423

3BR

3BA

3

40078 Corte Lorca

$369,000

2161

3BR

3BA

155

45181 Hanzell Court

$535,000

3401

5BR

5BA

1132 Hornbeam Court

$180,000

1161

2BR

2BA

24

39036 Via Pamplona

$392,000

2159

4BR

3BA

72

32997 John Way

$450,000

2284

3BR

2BA

27

862 Cardona Place

$212,000

1201

2BR

2BA

36

42799 Calle Ortega

$1,050,000

4300

4BR

5BA

152

32683 Willowvail Circle

$389,000

2180

4BR

3BA

22

755 Elk Street

$75,000

1600

2BR

2BA

0

26214 Jonah Way

$345,000

2208

3BR

3BA

70

46525 Peach Tree Street

$455,000

2320

4BR

3BA

13

17420 Crawford Street

$185,000

1536

3BR

2BA

423

41169 Robards Way

$370,000

2715

4BR

3BA

45

33566 Maplewood Court

$390,000

2262

4BR

3BA

18

414 Franklin Street

$270,000

1229

3BR

2BA

193

40010 Calle Bandido

$995,000

4652

4BR

4BA

112

41990 Green Tree Road

$665,000

2410

3BR

3BA

56

29183 Jacaranda

$344,425

1520

3BR

2BA

157

38708 Quail Ridge Drive

$865,000

3654

3BR

4BA

119

32818 Tiempo Circle

$420,000

2446

3BR

3BA

28

40945 Diana Lane

$390,000

3882

5BR

3BA

202

41921 Black Mountain

$480,000

3270

5BR

3BA

111

42014 Acacia Way

$345,000

1922

3BR

3BA

33

3740 Ulla Lane

$521,000

3668

5BR

5BA

145

40034 Fairwood Circle

$429,000

2454

4BR

3BA

7

39567 Tischa Drive

$295,000

1010

3BR

2BA

28

4147 Alderwood Place

$360,000

2064

3BR

2BA

114

30787 Suncatcher Street

$400,000

2129

4BR

2BA

57

44112 Calle Allicante

$346,500

1512

2BR

3BA

55

1800 Lakeshore Drive

$193,000

1170

2BR

2BA

19

26902 Fayence Drive

$340,000

2052

5BR

3BA

49

32697 Bodley Court

$435,000

1954

4BR

3BA

13

17389 Curtis Avenue

$274,900

1474

3BR

2BA

41

29568 Serenity Lane

$412,500

2720

5BR

3BA

69

33034 Anasazi Drive

$539,000

3138

4BR

3BA

41

33110 Trabuco Drive

$357,000

1794

4BR

2BA

83

30397 Arrowhead Street

$436,000

2894

4BR

3BA

16

43136 Sandia Creek Road

$585,000

2943

3BR

4BA

43

17691 Nelson Avenue

$235,000

1185

2BR

1BA

48

34804 Silversprings Place

$419,900

2806

4BR

4BA

18

40435 Charlesburg Drive

$407,000

1962

4BR

3BA

13

39675 Strada Gabrile

$391,051

2464

4BR

3BA

29

38155 Copperwood Street

$487,500

3040

5BR

3BA

29

41847 Camino De La Torre

$480,000

3189

4BR

3BA

18

29305 Sassafras

$430,383

3794

6BR

6BA

31

35190 Goldthread Lane

$392,000

2384

4BR

2BA

47

45339 Tiburcio Drive

$570,000

3545

4BR

3BA

38

32742 Lakeview

$180,000

1296

2BR

2BA

74

23267 Saratoga Springs Place

$415,000

3179

4BR

3BA

63

45376 Escalante Court

$349,900

1201

3BR

2BA

4

39607 Strada Venezia

$388,218

2714

4BR

3BA

19

23651 Morning Glory Drive

$421,894

3245

5BR

3BA

15

33720 Summit View Place

$580,000

2662

4BR

3BA

11

33415 Welford Place

$342,000

2293

4BR

3BA

5

30877 Dropseed Drive

$425,000

2384

4BR

2BA

61

44700 Clover Lane

$315,000

1172

3BR

3BA

1

32 Villa Valtelena

$381,000

2589

4BR

3BA

15

27597 Chicory Street

$325,000

1727

3BR

3BA

26

32075 Corte Algete

$335,000

1130

3BR

2BA

10 0

15159 Darnell Drive

$225,000

1794

3BR

2BA

40

30865 Dropseed Drive

$410,000

2535

5BR

3BA

5

31880 Via Cordoba

$415,000

1668

3BR

2BA

34159 Hillside Drive

$365,000

2326

4BR

3BA

53

33620 Willow Haven Lane

$300,000

1976

3BR

4BA

3

46575 Peach Tree Street

$419,900

1924

3BR

3BA

3

31872 Cedarhill Lane

$320,000

2372

4BR

3BA

4

23580 Carneros Court

$425,000

3512

5BR

3BA

8

36024 Lipizzan Lane

$365,000

2967

4BR

3BA

93 141

Wildomar

15158 Etienne Street

$380,000

2305

5BR

3BA

8

23218 Joaquin Ridge Drive

$349,900

1858

3BR

3BA

52

32970 Club Road

$205,000

1200

3BR

2BA

32896 TURTLE DOVE Drive

$320,000

2749

4BR

3BA

26

31575 Blossom Hill Court

$389,000

1672

3BR

2BA

7

24661 Teakwood Court

$405,100

2389

4BR

3BA

1

32024 Poppy Way

$329,900

2284

3BR

3BA

6

31757 Paseo Peonia

$305,000

1601

3BR

3BA

9

24835 Split Rail Road

$260,000

1440

3BR

2BA

91

31945 Hollyhock Street

$313,000

1551

3BR

2BA

7

23553 Rustic Road

$437,000

2417

4BR

3BA

0

35212 Momat Avenue

$320,000

1734

4BR

2BA

84

29346 Fall Classic

$350,000

1857

4BR

3BA

42

24370 Echo Ridge Drive

$395,000

1750

3BR

3BA

7

22888 Rolling Brook

$469,817

2700

4BR

3BA

64

15205 Windjammer Way

$289,000

1362

3BR

2BA

42

40843 Mountain Pride Drive

$370,000

2105

3BR

3BA

12

34088 Walnut Creek Road

$355,000

2245

4BR

3BA

36

3492 Cherry Blossom Lane

$320,000

1370

3BR

2BA

36

24704 Morningstar Drive

$336,000

1080

3BR

2BA

17

21468 Coral Rock Lane

$369,999

3314

5BR

3BA

4

15635 Vista Way

$230,000

1386

3BR

3BA

2

30073 Trois Valley Street

$452,000

3404

5BR

3BA

42

21851 Victorian Lane

$398,000

2002

3BR

2BA

12

862 Pinehurst Drive

$324,900

1729

4BR

3BA

3

36649 Lynwood Avenue

$425,000

2999

5BR

3BA

11

33572 Viewpoint Drive

$332,500

1559

3BR

3BA

6

15659 Vista Way

$215,000

1141

2BR

2BA

15

23970 Via Astuto

$304,900

1212

2BR

2BA

8

24131 Safiro Court

$398,000

3270

5BR

3BA

11

29602 Naranja Drive

$245,000

1430

3BR

2BA

217

23618 Saint Raphael Drive

$420,000

2990

5BR

3BA

10

27928 Rain Dance Drive

$237,000

865

2BR

1BA

141

27425 Gentlebrook Court

$244,000

1198

2BR

2BA

15

The right fertilizer for roses ing the weather and effecting the usual pruning schedule. The erratic temperatures also had a bearing on the growth of our plants. Periods of heat encouraged vegetative growth and bud formation with possibly shorter stems even though cool rains kept the soil cool.

Roses love food. Preferably good quality food. Regularly provided food. Continue fertilizing.

Hopefully you are scheduled for the third application-organic. As I always say, organics are much better for your soil and ultimately for

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The soil does need a supply of organic material such as humus incorporated into the depths. For established gardens that isn’t easily accomplished, however adding three to 4 inches of a good composted mulch over the entire garden, leaving a 12-inch circle open around base of each bush.

Earthworms are able to transport this mulch down into the soil where the microbiology is complex and multi-tiered.

A healthy garden soil system is teeming with beneficial microbes that inhibit, compete with, and consume disease-causing organisms. This creates a sustainable soil “immune system.”

In fact, plants grown with organic fertilizers are themselves more resistant to pests and diseases. In addition, when you feed those beneficial organisms, they feed your roses. That’s because they are busy breaking down organic matter and releasing mineral nutrients slowly and reliably.

I’ve recently learned that extra phosphate in the fertilizer that you use is most important in assisting in creating a soil environment that aids immensely in helping plants to be resistant to pest and diseases. It also helps plants to develop hardier root systems and larger blooms.

Many gardeners become discouraged when they first experiment with organic treatments while still using chemical fertilizers. It is difficult – in fact, almost impossible – to have it both ways.

Chemical fertilizers negatively impact the soil food web by poisoning entire portions of it. The fact is, chemical fertilizers are salts. What gardener hasn’t seen what table salt does to a slug or snail?

Salts absorb water and dehydrate the soil microbes which are the foundation of the soil nutrient

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system. Once you’ve used chemical fertilizers regularly you must keep adding more because the soil microbiology is weakened and unable to do its job of releasing naturally available nutrients to your plants.

This year’s rains have given us the benefit of leaching out the built up salt from our gardens, provided there is sufficient good drainage.

Chemical fertilizers are artificial growth stimulants and, in the long run, harm your soil and pollute local waterways because as dissolved salts they quickly leach through the soil (becoming unavailable to your plants) and enter the ground water.

On the other hand, organic amendments (such as manure, compost or mulch) break down slowly, generally staying where you put them, and don’t contribute to ground water pollution (as long as you prevent run off into drains).

In addition, they improve the soil

food web, so in the long run you end up using less product.

How about swearing off chemical fertilizers for the rest of the year and starting to use organics?

Give it a year. See if your roses don’t reward you! Fish emulsion is also a good amendment to apply either foliarly or onto the soil around each bush.

There are many opportunities in the next month or two to attend local rose shows and see, learn, smell different varieties. From April 22 to 23 is the Rose Show and Convention at the Los Angeles Arboretum in Arcadia, April 29 to 30, San Diego Rose Society will hold their annual Rose Show Liberty Station NTC Promenade. Watch for news of these shows and plan to attend at least one.

For more ideas, visit TVRS’ Rose Haven garden at 30592 Jedediah Smith Road in Temecula, as well as www.TemeculaValleyRoseSociety. org/index.shtml.

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Recognizing and addressing grub infestations TEMECULA – Lawns face many threats, not the least of which is grubs. The larvae of certain types of insects, including beetles, grubs

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Homeowners who suspect their lawns have been infested with grubs can approach spots where brown grass is meeting green grass and pull up the sod. Grubs appear slimy and C-shaped, and 10 or more within a square foot of sod is a sign that grubs have taken over.

Another potential indicator of grub infestations is holes or dirt channels in the lawn. These might be a byproduct of skunks, moles and raccoons digging up the lawn in search of grubs to eat.

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been infested by grubs can consult with lawn care professionals to determine if that’s likely. Some grub infestations discovered in the spring may actually be byproducts of infestations that began in the previous fall.

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One way to treat grub infestations is to remove thatch from lawns. Thatch can harbor grubs by shielding them from pesticide applications. Aerating a lawn allows air, water and nutrients to penetrate the soil, fostering stronger roots that promote healthier lawns. Aerating also removes thatch, taking grubs’ shelters away in the process.

Another way to combat grub infestations is to water deeply and infrequently, which encourages strong roots. Grubs prefer moist soil, and beetles are less likely to lay eggs that become grubs in lawns that are watered infrequently and deeply.

Insecticides can be applied to treat grub infestations, but insecticides might be most effective at preventing such infestations rather than treating existing ones. If grub infestations are discovered early, insecticides can prevent the problem from spreading.

Grub infestations can be an unsightly nuisance. But such problems can be solved if recognized and addressed quickly.

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Understand hardiness zones before planting

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TEMECULA – Gardening benefits the environment in myriad ways.

Maintaining natural landscapes and preserving green spaces can reduce the collective carbon footprint of the human race. Trees, flowers and other greenery filter the air and create welcoming habitats for all species of animals and insects.

Many home gardeners set out each spring to create landscapes that cater to all of the senses. But choosing plants that are unlikely to thrive in certain climates can lead to dissatisfaction and premature plant demise and may require gardeners to use more fertilizers, pesticides and other not-so-Earth-friendly techniques to help plants thrive.

One of the more important steps gardeners can take before spring arrives is to educate themselves about plant hardiness zones. Hardiness zones are defined by the average climatic conditions of the region and are broken down into various zones. The USDA Hardiness Zone map divides North America into 13 separate zones. Each zone is marked by 10 F incremental differences from the last zone. In some versions of the map, each zone is further divided into “a” and “b” regions.

The National Gardening Association says the USDA Hardiness Zone Map was revised in 2012. The latest version was jointly developed by

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the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service and Oregon State University’s PRISM Climate Group. To help develop the new map, the USDA and Oregon State University requested that horticultural and climatic experts review the zones in their geographic areas. As a result, the zone boundaries in the 2012 edition of the map have shifted in many areas.

Zone maps are tools that show where permanent landscape plants can adapt. Home gardeners who are looking for shrubs or perennials to last year after year should recognize that such plants must tolerate year-round conditions, including the lowest and highest temperatures and the amount of precipitation. Snow cover and humidity also can impact a plant’s propensity to thrive.

While zone maps are not perfect, they can be useful in planning and ensuring the survival of future gardens.

Plant and seed manufacturer Burpee says that other factors to consider that also affect the viability of plants include wind, moisture and soil conditions. The company offers an interactive zone finder on their website that will indicate the hardiness zone as well as average first and last frost dates. Visit www.burpee.com/ findgrowzone to enter a ZIP code.

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Despite the ups and downs of the economy, real estate has become a common investment vehicle – one that has plenty of potential for making big gains for those who are

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Like any other endeavor, there is a right and a wrong way to go about investing in real estate.

Novices may not know where to begin their first forays into the real estate market as investors, even if they already own their own homes.

Buying a property as an investment is an entirely different animal than buying a home to establish a residence. However, with the right guidance, anyone can dabble in real estate.

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If it’s to become an overnight millionaire, you may be looking at the wrong investment vehicle in real estate.

Establish a plan.

New investors who do not have a plan in place will likely spend too much or have more setbacks than others who have planned accordingly. When investing in real estate, it’s more about the bottom line than the property itself. According to Springboard Academy, a real estate academy for investors, look for motivated sellers and stick to a set purchase price. Try to make offers on a variety of properties that work in your financial favor.

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Look at many different properties.

Become an expert by learning as much as you can about what is out there. Attend open houses; look for vacant/unattractive properties; scour the classifieds in your local paper; or put the word out there that you’re interested in buying a property. Only look at properties that have motivated sellers, because then you’ll get closest to the price you want to pay. And don’t forget to research the area and the home turnover rate for the specific area where you are looking. Don’t make assumptions that a property will appreciate without doing your homework.

Real estate can be a worthy investment opportunity. With research, a plan and the right price, just about anyone can be a real estate investor.

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Situated on a half-Acre, this Highly Desirable and Functional Single Story Floorplan with Vaulted Ceilings has 4 Bedrooms and 3.5 Bathrooms with over 3200sqft of Living Space! Huge Master Retreat with Fireplace, and a Large Walkin Closet off of the En Suite Bath! Scenic Views of Surrounding Mountains and Lush Landscaping from the Backyard. Privacy for Entertaining and Outdoor Dining with a Trussed Covered Patio, Custom Stamped Concrete, and Fire Pit! Plenty of Room with a Three Car Garage, Paved and Gated RV Access, Double Deep Driveway and a Gated Dog Run! Prestigious Neighborhood in a Versatile Location! Hurry and Schedule an Exclusive Showing Today! $469,900.

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This rare gem has soaring ceilings, views, a giant island in the open concept kitchen, room for horses (up to 3) on the gentle 1+ acre fully fenced & cross-fenced lot, & a huge 3 bay garage w/ a middle bay designed for your motor home or man-cave extraordinaire. 170014994 $675,000

Walking distance to shopping, parks, trails, golf course & award winning Bonsall schools! Open floor plan w/ upgraded kitchen cabinets & granite counter tops. Master bedroom w/ jetted tub. Fenced in backyard w/ covered patio. A short drive or bike ride to the beach! 170005858 $489,000

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Gated Adobe with guest house, well & view! Located on 2.45 acres with older orange trees. So charming with 3 fireplaces, pool and privacy. The property affords the cool breezes in desirous Morro Hills. Large Barn/Workshop with office with heat & air. 170010402 $850,000

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First time on market by original owner. 1,912 SF, 4BD/2 BA. 1/2 acre flat lot. The grounds are stunning & easily qualify for a Better Homes and Gardens spread. Roof mounted solar panels. Detached office w/ a 1/2 bath, possible guest quarters? 170012603 $599,000

Welcome Home! Beautiful 3 bedroom home with panoramic views on 4.78 acres. Open floor plan with great room features large picture window to bring in natural light. Covered patios to enjoy the views - horses welcome.

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Exclusive gated community of Saratoga Estates. Exquisite 4,400 sq.ft. custom built home plus a 1,400 sq.ft. 2nd home on the property. Curved walls, barrel ceilings, soaring 20ft One of two lots, this lot is APN #110-350-14 and ceilings, walls of windows, media room, outdoor kitchen, & more. Private well, Solar is 6.89 acres. It has a water meter and a percolation Photovoltaic system. Located in desirable Bonsall School District. 170008657 $1,975,000 report from 11-78 which will need updating. Animal designator is “M” 160055544 $125,000 18.64 View Acres overlooking Diamond Valley Lake and Temecula. Private and peaceful with spectacular views and usable area’s. This parcel will require a well for water. Dirt road access from De Portola Parkway. Call listing agent for more details. Seller will consider financing with a substantial down payment.

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Here’s your chance to live in Fire Mountain, So. Oceanside’s exclusive neighborhood. View the sun setting over the ocean from your floating deck in this single story home. Turn key 3BD/2BA w/ upgrades such as new tile floors & remodeled kitchen & baths. 170009951 $625,000

Enjoy the beautiful hilltop views on 13+ acres. Family compound, that offers both the main home, plus two bedroom guest house. Need appointment to preview.

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Private 2.54 acre parcel. Electric gate, partial fencing, corners are marked, power to property. Property will require a well for water. Contact me for more information!

160060333 $75,000

Field of Dreams! Outstanding all useable 25 acre ranch with 5306 SF, 3 BR home, private irrigated baseball field, 13 stall horse barn, 6 pastures w/well irrigation, huge car collector’s barn, pool, original farm barn & much more.

160004017 $3,250,000

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Susie Emory Jean Esop Jane Felton

Jerry Gordon Linda Gordon Eddie Harrison

Bret Hasvold Chris Hasvold Cynthia Hauff

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Looking for a unique home on over an aCre and a haLf? Horses okay, plenty of room for workshop, fenced & cross fenced on the back of the property. 3BD/3BA home is approximately 1,900 sq.ft. Walls of windows throughout brings nature & views in. Separate wing used for office & exercise room. Granny flat potential or other. The land is gentle & has wonderful views. Possibilities are endless. Horses, grove, vines, workshop, etc. $575,000

Charming home on .78 aCre has views to Santa Margarita & Rock Mountain & beyond! There is a small grove of family fruit trees & avocados. Property is fully fenced & gated as well as gentle & usable. 3BR/2BA home is just sky of 1900SF. $525,000

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Just minutes to the I-15 commute corridor. Stunning Hacienda inspired estate is beautifully designed and fully appointed offering casual comfort with a seamless blend of indoor & outdoor living. 3 en’suites plus an optional 4th currently used as an office with private outside entrance. Courtyard casita brings bedroom total to 5. U-shaped hacienda w/courtyard pool & dining. Come for a visit, stay for a lifetime.

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Chef’s kitchen w/slab granite counters. Great Room with multiple seating areas, wet bar, wood burning fireplace. Master bedroom suite, balcony access. 3 BD, 2.5 BA, 2758 Sq. Ft. Bonsall Views & Bonsall Schools! $560,000

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