A.C. Roberts
Special to the Valley News
Fallbrook’s 36th annual Avocado Festival is on Sunday April 23, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Main Avenue, between Hawthorne and Fallbrook streets. “It may attract many people who love avocados and want to dress as an avocado,” laughed Lila Hargrove, CEO and event coordinator.
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Chelsey Romano
Special to the Valley News
Spring is here, and the biggest digital media festival in Southern California is too. DigiFest Temecula 2023 is Friday through Sunday, April 21-23. This multimedia creative festival honors short films and videos, web series, animation, gaming, graphic design, music videos, digital art, photography and more. It’s also where competition submissions from all digital-art mediums are acknowledged and awarded. The community can join JDS Creative Academy and DigiFest as they celebrate content creators from all around the world.
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Three lakes at the Golden Era Golf Course in San Jacinto were not hazards for more than 100 excited children who, some for the first time, had the opportunity to catch a real fish April 15 at the free kids’ Fishing Tournament. The catch-and-release tournament brought enjoyment to children, their parents and grandparents on a beautiful spring day.
Muriel Dufresne from Golden Era Productions said, “The fishing event was about the kids. It is family oriented and very memorable for the kids and parents, as some kids caught their first fish ever. Its purpose was to give kids the opportunity to experience the sport.
It was an outpouring of community support to make this happen, creating a small town friendly atmosphere which historically has been so much a part of this valley.”
Valerie Vandever, San Jacinto City Council member, said, “I am so excited they brought it back. Since COVID-19, [the event] has been gone for the last two and a half years, and I’ve always been a part of it. It’s so wonderful to see the kids in a massive showing today. Every kid out there has been able to catch a fish, making it even more special…yay team. Team fishing!”
Dufresne said the three lakes were recently stocked with largemouth bass and catfish which was
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At the Lake Elsinore City Council meeting of April 11, Jordan Ramirez was presented with a Certificate of Recognition for his recent “Thank You for Your Service Walk” in honor of Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy Darnell Calhoun, who was killed in the line of duty in Lake Elsinore in January.
Jordan, 13, lives in La Puente and is a Lance Corporal with the Southland Young Marines. On April 7, 2019, Jordan broke a world record in honor of America’s fallen heroes, becoming the youngest person to run seven marathons on all seven continents by the age 10. In 2020, when his races were canceled due to COVID-19, he started his “Thank You for Your Service Walk” project that includes first responders. He has completed more than 250 walks to honor fallen heroes in many different cities.
His recent 12-mile journey began at the Murrieta Police Department and ended at the Lake Elsinore station on Feb. 24, during a rainstorm. The middle school student walks alone while carrying an American flag. Mayor Natasha Johnson said, “On behalf of my entire City Council, we just want to say how incredibly impressed we are by you.”
When asked to make a comment, Jordan requested a moment of silence for “Deputy Calhoun and every other fallen hero we have lost.” He said the walks are “my way of saying thank you to them for being out there protecting us day and night.”
Public safety stats
The City Council heard a pre-
sentation by RSO Lt. David Clark who provided the city’s first quarter statistics that included comparisons to the same quarter in 2022.
Calls for service were 3,268 in Jan.; 3,122 in Feb.; and 3,805 in March. All amounts were considerably less than 2022. Calls were also graphed by time of day and the majority took place between noon and 8 p.m. Clark noted that felony arrests were also down this year compared to the same period in 2022.
Traffic statistics reflected total collisions were 79 in Jan., 70 in Feb. with one fatal collision, and 81 in March. Total citations issued were 250 in Jan., 427 in Feb. and 483 in March. Clark said Flock cameras continue to be a useful tool resulting in 12 arrests, 13 recovered vehicles and 19 investigations during the first quarter of this year.
He said the Lake Elsinore station’s Pizza and Paint Day on March 18 at Summerlake Park was a big success and the department looks forward to offering more free community events in the future.
Railroad Canyon Road
Traffic Engineer Brad Brophy provided a Railroad Canyon Road Safety Assessment report. He explained that the portion of the road that falls within the city’s jurisdiction is a 2.25 mile, six-lane arterial corridor that connects the cities of Lake Elsinore, Canyon Lake and Menifee between the I-15 and I-215 freeways. It is used by approximately 50,000 vehicles per day with a posted speed limit of 50 mph.
Brophy reported that City staff coordinated with Fehr & Peers to perform a Local Roadway Safety Plan for Railroad Canyon Road in 2022 and its SWITRS colli -
sion history from 2015-2021 was assessed. It was determined that the majority of collisions were due to traveling at unsafe speeds, improper turning and driving under the influence. The most recent improvements to the road took place in 2021 with corridor enhancements of streetlights retrofitted to brighter LED lights and a speed feedback sign installed for westbound traffic. Potential short-term future infrastructure countermeasures would be to add retroreflective borders on signal backplates, install additional high-friction pavement surface, improve signal timing and upgrade components and improve striping and signing. Potential long-term future infrastructure countermeasures would be to relocate utility poles away from the roadway, install guardrails at Church Road and install a right-turn pocket at Church Road. Potential noninfrastructure countermeasures would be to provide public traffic safety education, possibly through a social media campaign and traffic workshops at local high schools and police enforcement of all traffic laws.
Johnson said after two reviews are completed, one by the circulation committee and one by the public safety committee, the Council will report back with its findings and recommendations for the Council to consider.
Other business
A motion to approve City Council Consent Calendar items 4-18 was made by Council member Brian Tisdale and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Steve Manos and passed unanimously, 5-0. The same vote was made to approve Successor Agency Consent Calendar items 19-21.
With a vote of 5-0, a Public Hearing regarding the Updated Master Drainage Plan and Fee Schedule was continued to the next City Council meeting on April 25 to allow for additional comments to be heard.
City Council member comments “Lake Elsinore lost another leader this month with the passing of William S. Buck,” Robert “Bob” Magee said. Serving on the City Council from 1988 to 1992, Buck also served as the Director of Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District and was a resident of the city for more than 40 years.
Magee said Buck was responsible
for the current design of the Lake and helped bring the Lake Elsinore Grand Prix back in 1996. He said Buck had a huge love for motorsports and in 1998, and again in 2018, he secured 20-year Conditional Use Permits for the LE Motorsports Park. “Will left his mark on our valley and we are better off because of it. Rest in peace, Councilman Buck,” Magee said. Johnson closed the meeting in Buck’s honor. The next regular meeting of the Lake Elsinore City Council and Successor Agency is scheduled for Tuesday, April 25 at 7 p.m. For more information, www.lake-elsinore.org.
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Valley Genealogical Society invited the community to join in several upcoming events.
The TVGS Scholarship Committee announced this year’s essay theme, “What I Learned About My Roots.” Students are asked to interview at least one family relative to learn more about their family history. The 2023 Scholarship Award of $500 will be awarded to the outstanding essay written by any graduating high school senior in Temecula, Murrieta, Wildomar and Menifee. In addition, the graduating seniors must have plans for continuing their education in the fall.
Requirement information is available through TVGSscholarship@gmail.com , and a partial list includes: the essay must be between 500 and 1,250 words and double-spaced. Scholarship Chair Shaula Walko encouraged interested seniors to contact her at the above listed email address, and she will forward the Scholarship Essay Requirement flier to the student. The due date for the essay submissions is Monday, May 8, at 11:59 p.m.
TVGS reinstated the popular program “Family History Research Assistance.” Chair Lynne Kapryn has six local, TVGS membergenealogists who are volunteering their time to help individuals get started on their family history. A
program genealogist will meet a Temecula Valley resident, by appointment, at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library. There is an additional offering to the public as one of the volunteers will work with a person via Zoom. To set up a free appointment, contact Kapryn at TVGS.research. assist@gmail.com
Temecula Valley Genealogical Society is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2023-2025 years since its inception and 25 years of supporting local citizens with excellent family history advice, and nationally known genealogy speakers. The next speaker will be Bonnie Martland of Temecula, who will speak on “In Their Own Words.” The public is invited to attend the Monday, May 8, meeting, which is free and held at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library. Martland currently serves as a Riverside County Historical Commissioner, is the president of the Board of Directors for the Temecula Valley Museum, serves on the Board of Directors for the Temecula Valley Historical Society and is a docent at the Lincoln Memorial Shrine and Research Center in Redlands. For more information, visit the TVGS website at http://www.TVGS.net or email the president at tvgspresident@ gmail.com
Submitted by Temecula Valley Genealogy Society.
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Fallbrook’s 36th annual Avocado Festival is on Sunday April 23, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Main Avenue, between Hawthorne and Fallbrook streets. “It may attract many people who love avocados and want to dress as an avocado,” laughed Lila Hargrove, CEO and event coordinator.
“You might see ‘avocados’ strolling down Main Avenue since one of the two new contests is Dress In Your Best Avocado Attire,” said Hargrove. “Participants will compete in four categories, ages 4 and under, 5-11, 12-17, and 18+ (adults). They’ll be judged at the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce information booth at 1 p.m.” Avocado Holding is the other new contest. Test your strength and endurance by holding a bag of avocados with a straight arm for as long as you can. Registration is limited and there will be two time slots. The first 10 people registering at 10 a.m. will compete at 10:15 a.m. The first 10 who register at noon will compete at 12:30 p.m. Come to the Main Stage to register and compete at South Main Avenue and East College Street at Scrappy’s Tire and Auto Repair.
“We’ll have an Artisan Walk on Alvarado Street. It’s a favorite of mine where you can grab some great unique gifts for yourself and others,” said Hargrove. “Vendors will be selling jams, jewelry, glass and wood art, soaps, candles, fine art, and baked goods. Many will feature avocado themed items.”
Other contests this year will be for the Best Guacamole, “Best Dressed Avocado” (decorate a real one), and “Little Mr. and Miss Avocado.” See the chamber’s website or call the chamber to learn the rules and if there are age categories for the competitions.
“My favorite thing is all the people and the excitement and of course I love the avocados,” said Dianna Hallock Branche, Hargrove’s mother. Branche, along
George Archibald and Carol Eastman helped start Fallbrook’s first Avocado Festival in 1987. She, Archibald, and Hargrove will be among this year’s 200 volunteer workers.
Hargrove will be on site before 3 a.m. on Sunday, overseeing all details of the event. She’s passionate about it and this community.
Admission and parking are free. Learn more about contest rules, judging times and locations, parking, and shuttles, etc. at fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org/ avocado-festival/ or call Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce, 760-7285845. They are expecting 70,000 people again this year. No pets allowed.
Kennedy’s legacy continues with new specialty meat market in Temecula
Julie Reeder
Publisher
Kennedy’s Meat Company, a family-owned specialty meat market that has recently opened a new location in Temecula, is having a grand opening celebration on Saturday, May 6. In addition to showing off the new store, they will be holding a raffle for one lucky winner to receive free meat for the summer.
Kennedy’s new store offers a range of high-quality meats, including Top Tier Choice product, Prime beef, American Kobe, Australian Wagyu and Wagyu from Japan. The shop also features their famous carne asada, pollo asado, free-range and organic chicken, and a variety of marinated meats. To complement the great selection of meats, they are known for their marinades which can be creative and bold with a mix of dry and wet rubs, homemade guacamole, salsa and chips. As far as the produce for their guacamole and sauces, the Kennedy’s team “buys avocados and produce from local farms that are pesticide-free.” Sourcing locally as much as possible is important, according to Mark Soto Mendoza, grandson of Jesus Soto who opened the original Kennedy’s in 1972 in the Imperial Valley.
Soto Mendoza is the one opening the new Temecula store. He said, “I am looking forward to getting to know this community and getting involved. Temecula, Murrieta, and the surrounding communities seem like a wonderful place to have a business that serves the needs of families who enjoy healthy quality meats for their friends and family.”
He said he is excited to bring Kennedy’s to a new community and continue his family’s legacy of excellence in the meat industry. The original Kennedy’s Market was started with humble means by Jesus Soto in 1972. It was a one-stop shop in the small town of
Business partners John Mayburry, left, and Mark Soto Mendoza, grandson of original owner, Jesus Soto, who started Kennedy’s in 1972. Valley News/Courtesy photos
Opening the new shop in Temecula is more than just expanding the family’s business. The 1,900sq. ft. store features a spacious and inviting interior with a modern design, making it a welcoming place for customers to browse a wide selection of meats, including beef, pork, lamb and chicken. For the past 20 years the family has also operated a popular butcher shop, specialty meat market and Mexican restaurant in Escondido.
“We have clients who regularly shop at our store from San Diego, Carlsbad, Poway and all over. When they are looking for quality meats, especially for a party or celebration, they are willing to go where they know the meat will be quality,” Soto Mendoza said. He said operating the Escondido store has been a good experience
for him, even during COVID. “I believe in creating fertile ground for creativity, so in our Escondido location we hired a butcher and meat cutter from Texas. He had new ideas like Texas Twinkies (brisket, cream cheese filled jalapeno peppers wrapped in bacon), barbecue smoked meats and specialty items he wraps in panko bread crumbs and stuffs with cream cheese. When everyone was at home during COVID, our Escondido store evolved into a premium store that had a variety of cultures and I just allowed my staff to add their creativity to the business. They make hot wings and super hot wings and a variety of items. It’s more than just a meat shop like it used to be. The employees are an important part of the culture.”
The company’s dedication to quality has never wavered, and their customer service has already been well received by the community in Temecula during their soft opening Easter weekend. Their
staff is knowledgeable about the meats they sell, and are always happy to offer cooking tips and recipe suggestions.
Soto Mendoza said, “My grandfather started this business in the ’70s and named it after his favorite president, which was Kennedy. He named it after the president that he felt made it possible for a minority to do business here in the states, which was pretty progressive at the time and he was just proud to be here.” Kennedy’s is not just a meat shop like it used to be, but a premium store that has a variety of cultures, making it so much more.
The Kennedy’s family is excited to welcome the community to the official grand opening on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guests can expect music, giveaways and meat tastings straight from the grill. Additionally, the family will debut the firstever “Summer of Kennedy’s Raffle Giveaway” which is a summer of free meats for one special winner. The randomly selected winner
must attend the grand opening. They will receive a total of six pounds of meat (carne asada or pollo asado) for free every week during Summer 2023 (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend).
Soto Mendoza and his business partner, John Mayberry, are excited to share their passion for quality meats with the community. Mayberry, a real estate broker from Carlsbad, played a major role in the store’s beautiful design. Kennedy’s Meat Company is sure to become a favorite destination for meat lovers in Temecula and beyond, providing high-quality meats with a commitment to sustainability and excellent customer service.
The new store is at the Temecula Promenade Shopping Center, 41269 Margarita Road. For more information, 951-395-8579 or https://kennedysmeatcompany. com.
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evident all around the lakes with the average fish catch weighing about three pounds, a good size for any fisherman.
During registration, each child received a t-shirt, snacks, a ticket for a raffle prize and a fishing pole if they needed one. Breakfast and lunch were also provided.
On the lakes, almost all the children said three words, “It is fun,” with nearly all ages 6 to 15 catching at least one fish. The biggest fish caught that day weighed in at just over 5.2 pounds caught by a teenager.
The Hemet Rotary Club cooked pancakes for the families in the morning with the Hemet Kiwanis Club providing the hamburgers and hot dogs for lunch. All the food was donated by Sysco Foods. Cal Fire Station 25 was on hand with their fire truck, American Medical Response had an ambulance for the children to see, with the Hemet Police Department showing off their vintage police car as well as the Police Explorers there to help with the cleanup and other activities.
The tournament was put on in collaboration between American Legion Post 53, Hemet Police Department and Grandfathers for Golf who hold their golf events for children and teens at the golf course.
Gold sponsors were American Legion Post 53, Golden Era Productions, Soboba Foundation and Steve Dimemmo and Dr. Kristi Dimemmo.
Silver sponsors were Back’s Automotive, Agri-Empire, Clo -
verlane Foundation, Dr. Abid Hussian, HCN Bank, Hemet Jeep Club, Hemet Police Officers Assn., Larry Soares Appliances and Sysco Foods.
Bronze sponsors included Andy Domenigoni Farms, Brubaker and Culton Realtors, Cops for Kids,
Inland Foundation, McDaniel & Associates Realtors, Michelle Meade Realtor, Miller Jones Mortuary, Sylvan Learning Center and Tolliver Tax Service.
Tony Ault can be reached at tault@reedermedia.com.
Dr. Richard Shuldiner helps macular degeneration sufferers with reading, driving, TV, and maintaining independence.
Pete T., an 83 year-old retired engineer from Palm Springs thought that his driving days were over. “I could not read the street signs soon enough and it made me nervous.”
Helen T. retired teacher, 74, from San Diego wanted to be able to read and write more easily. She wanted to see her grandchildren singing in the church choir. But she thought those days were over when she was diagnosed with macular degeneration. Neither of these patients knew that a low vision optometrist could help with some of those issues.
“Bioptic telescopic glasses can be used to see signs further down the road,” said Dr. Richard Shuldiner, Low Vision Optometrist and Founder of the International Academy of Low Vision Specialists (IALVS).
“This can allow some people with conditions like macular degeneration to continue driving.”
“Amazing!” said Pete. “I can read the street signs and even see the television better!”
Lee K, 71, of Anaheim called on the advice of a friend. “I wanted to be able to keep driving and do the fun things in life. One of those fun things is baseball. I can see those close plays again,” said the patient.
Bioptic telescopic glasses were prescribed to read signs and see traffic lights farther away. As one patient put it, ‘’These telescopic glasses not only allow me to read signs from a farther distance, but make driving much easier. I’ve also used them to watch television so I don’t have to sit so close; definitely worth the cost. I don’t know why I waited two years to do this.”
Macular degeneration is the most common
eye disease amongst the senior population. As many as 25% of those over 65 have some degree of degeneration. The macula is one small part of the entire retina, but it is the most sensitive and gives us sharp images. “Our job is to figure out everything and anything possible to keep a person functioning visually,” said Dr. Shuldiner. “Whether it’s driving, reading, watching television, or seeing faces, we work with whatever is on the persons ‘wish list.”’ Low Vision glasses start at around $600. It is a small price to pay for the hours of enjoyment you can have with better vision and more independence.
For more information and a FREE telephone consultation to determine if you are a candidate for our services, call: TOLL FREE: 888-610-2020
The event will feature a variety of speakers, including Murrieta Fire & Rescue’s Disaster Preparedness Coordinator Rachel Hollinger, Gary Mineo from Bear Creek’s Emergency Preparedness Committee, insurance broker of Winchester Insurance Suzy Lacy, Director of the Southwest Riverside County Fire Safe Council Susan Frommer, Murrieta Fire Department’s Chief Bernard Molloy, and other fire authorities from Cal Fire, Lake Elsinore and Wildomar.
The speakers will discuss a variety of topics related to disaster preparedness and fire safety, including how to create a home fire escape plan, how to prepare an emergency kit, what to do in the event of a wildfire, how to stay safe during a power outage, and how to protect your property from fire damage.
The event will hold a raffle for free high visibility address signs, and other free merchandise will be available, including Fire Safety Council Volunteer T-shirts. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet and greet folks representing local fire authorities and gather some important “how to” materials. Snacks will be provided for those attending.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Susan Hurst at shurst. swrcfsc@gmail.com.
Submitted by Southwest Riverside County Fire Safe Council.
Wildomar City Council’s focus was on the progress to create a 5-year Biennial Budget and General Plan along with the city’s Third Quarter Budget Report at its April 12 meeting. Adam Jantz from the Wildomar Administrative Services Department made t he reports in the absence of Council Member Dustin Nigg.
The Biennial Budget is the work of a special joint committee with members of the Community Development Department, Public Works Department and residents to work out the proposed revenues and expenditures expected and needed in the next five years for the many goals and projects requested by the residents of Wildomar.
Jantz provided the Public Works Department General Fund revenues projected in the city from last fiscal year 2022-2023 at $15,906,906. The projected revenues for the 2023-2024 fiscal year Capital Improvement Plan are $16,469,500; for fiscal year 2024-2025 are $16,711,500; and fiscal year 2025-2026 are at $16,985,400.
The city’s expenditures for the needed and requested items for the current fiscal year 2022-2023 were adjusted at $16,011,200.
The Temecula Community Services Expo is back and better than ever on Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Civic Center, 41000 Main Street.
Participants will learn about all the Summer Camps, classes and other fun events offered by Temecula’s Community Services Department.
Meet and greet City class instructors face-to-face and learn more about the activities offered in Temecula’s Guide To Leisure Activities before registration officially opens on Monday, May 1 for the Summer/Fall 2023 Season.
This free, fun event will include live entertainment, crafts, face painting, free fun zone, lots of giveaways and more.
City of Temecula Mayor Zak Schwank said, “Temecula Community Services Expo is for people of all ages. There is something for everyone, including ‘parent and me’ activities, art, fitness, sports, dance and so much more. By attending the Expo, you will also be able to meet our dedicated staff and to become familiar with the wide variety of programming offered at each of our city facilities. We encourage you to come spend an afternoon with us to explore all of Temecula’s amazing activities and enriching programs.”
Stay tuned for more information, events, and updates from the Temecula Community Services Department by following @TemeculaParksAndRec on social media, and by visiting our website at TemeculaCA.gov/TCSD
The projected expenditures for the next fiscal year, 2023-2024 are seen at $16,567,500; for 2024-2025 at $16,965,600 and for the 2025-2026 fiscal year at $17,624,800.
At the end of the five-year period the city will have an estimated amount of slightly more than $3 million each year in surplus in that department to put into other needed projects of the growing city.
The city Public Works program priorities and results of resident surveys and meetings were seen, with some funded and others needing funding. Funded projects include Phase two of the Palomar Street widening, Phase 1 of Cemetery Improvements, the Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Program, Annual Slurry Seal Program, Bundy Canyon Road Active Transportation Improvements and Highway Safety Projects.
Unfunded projects include Clinton Keith Road Widening, Segment 2 of Bundy Canyon Road and Phase 1 of a planned 27-acre park.
Many other details of the draft 5-year budget and General Plan are seen in the reports. More committee meetings are planned before the final General Plan and budget are put before the City Council. For more details and upto-date items, the city encourages
residents to view the General Plan Update at https://envisionwildomar2040.com
Third Quarter Budget Report
Jantz said in the 3rd Quarter report that the city proposed some adjustments to the General Fund revenues that showed a $505,800 increase in private development revenue and fixed Building and Safety fees. He noted, however, that the development in the city has continued to be high throughout the year although it is anticipated to begin tapering off in the next fiscal year
With that, he asked for a net increase in General Fund expenditures of $493,200. The increase would cover related developer reimbursements and an allocation of the City Attorney retainer budget in the amount of $150,000 for utilizing his legal services and increase the Code Enforcement Budget by $53,000 related to increased legal issues in code cases. An increase of $43,000 was sought for additional licensing of cybersecurity software.
In other General Fund expenditures, staff recommended no change to Measure AA revenue. For Measure AA expenditures, staff is proposing a net decrease of $2,698,700 due to the deappropriation of capital project funds that will not be spent in FY 2022-2023 and will be car-
ried over to FY 2023-2024. The American Rescue Plan funds saw a small increase in revenue for increased interest income. The General Plan Update Fund is proposing to decrease $390,000 in FY 2022-2023 expenditures, as these will be made in fiscal year 2023-2024.
Bundy Canyon Director of Public Works Jason Farag updated the continuing Segment 1 Bundy Canyon Improvement Project.
Farag, in his report, said the majority of the project construction is substantially complete. Wet weather conditions have caused delays. The Oak Canyon Drive intersection has been completed and reopened to traffic, and the final surface paving has been completed on the south side of Bundy Canyon Road. Traffic has been moved back to the south side of the road. Remaining items of work on the project include ongoing temporary closure at Cherry Street to complete intersection related improvements, final paving improvements on the west end of the project between the I-15 Freeway and Cherry Street, replacement of a portion of paving that did not meet contract requirements and installation of traffic signage and striping and activation of traffic signals. Based on the contractor’s latest sched-
ule, staff expects the project to be complete by mid-May, weather permitting.
New business incentives
Economic Development Director Kimberly Davidson recommended the City Council to task t he Finance Committee with research and reviewing possible deal (incentives) points to draft a policy for a new Quality Business Incentive Program that would encourage sensible growth and increased quality of life in Wildomar.
The council looked favorable upon the idea and agreed some form of incentives are needed to bring them to the community and would be a great help in finding and recruiting them. The city was informed that using the incentive to share any Transient Occupancy Tax with potential hotel developers would be one way to bring more hotels to the city. They also learned at least one hotel chain may be interested in bringing their facility to the city, but did not get more details from the Economic Development Department.
The council approved the task force with incentive ideas in mind.
Tony Ault can be reached at tault@reedermedia.com.
“My feet feel like they’re on re.”
“Each step feels like I’m walking through wet paint.”
“I live in constant fear that I’ll fall.”
“I can’t sleep, my hands and feet tingle all night.”
What do all of these people have in common? ey su er from peripheral neuropathy. It’s estimated that more than 20 million people in the United States have peripheral neuropathy. Unfortunately this gure may be signi cantly higher as the disease is o en misdiagnosed because of its wide array of symptoms.
Sarika Connor, L.Ac, of Soma Acupuncture & Wellness in Temecula shares this belief. “I’ve been treating neuropathy, in all its various forms, for about a decade now and so o en my patients come to me because of the symptoms, not because of a diagnosis. ey see me on television, or read the testimonial of another patient and say to themselves ‘hey, I feel the same thing’.”
Frankie M. of Murrieta testi ed to this. “I remember my husband driving me to my consultation and I saw a woman running just outside our neighborhood. I was so envious - I just kept thinking ‘I would give anything just to walk again’. My primary care doctor told me my troubles with pain and balance were just symptoms of old age and gave me a prescription. I was so depressed.”
Fortunately Frankie would eventually see Sarika on the local news talking about similar symptoms and how she o ers a real solution at Soma Acupuncture. “I just knew I had to see her. She was my last hope.”
“Almost all of our patients come to us with a story similar to Frankie’s.
ey’ve been everywhere else.
ey’ve been told there’s no hope.
ey’ve been told ‘it’s just part of getting older’.” shares Amanda, a Patient Care Technician at Soma Acupuncture. “It just breaks my heart but I know how much we can help people like Frankie so I’m always so happy when they walk through our door.”
ose diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy o en face a very grim reality; Western medicine declares that there is no solution while most alternative therapies carry large price tags and o er little to no resolve. Which is why Sarika and the sta at Soma Acupuncture pride themselves on being ‘the last resort with the best results.’
Peripheral neuropathy is a result of damage to the nerves and this damage is commonly caused by lack of blood ow in the hands and feet. A lack of blood ow results in a lack of nutrients; the nerves then begin to degenerate and die which causes pain ranging from discomfort to debilitation. Because neuropathy is a degenerative condition, once those nerves begin to deteriorate they will continue to do so until they are completely expired, leaving those su ering with crippling balance issues. “In this case, the absence of pain is not necessarily a good thing,” shares Sarika. “ is usually indicates that your nerves are hanging on by a fragile thread.”
So how exactly is Sarika able to reverse the e ects of this degenerative disease? “Acupuncture has been used to increase blood ow for thousands of years which helps to get the necessary nutrients to the a ected nerves. But the real magic happens when I integrate ATP Resonance Bio erapy™. is is tech that was originally developed by NASA to expedite recovering and healing.”
“I just can’t say enough about Soma Acupuncture,” Frankie shared through tears of joy. “My husband and I moved here 3 years ago and he’s gone hiking almost every day. I always stayed home because of the pain and discomfort. Yesterday I walked the trail with him! And next week we’re starting ballroom dancing lessons. I am truly living life these days.”
“According to Frankie’s test results, she has seen a 74% improvement in pain and functionality, which is on par with a majority of our patients.” shares Amanda. “But more important than those test results is the joy she’s expressed being here and hearing
about all the amazing things she’s able to do because she feels great!”
By seamlessly blending the ancient science of acupuncture with modern medical solutions Sarika has achieved a 90% success rate in reversing the e ects of neuropathy. She starts each patient with an initial consultation during which a sensory exam is performed. “ is not only aids in making a proper diagnosis but it helps to de ne just how much nerve damage has occurred” tells the practitioner. “ is is important because if a patient has su ered more than 95% damage, there is little that I can do to help them. I’m familiar with the medical miracle but I know my limits as a practitioner and the limits of my medicine.”
When it comes to treating peripheral neuropathy, regardless of its origin, early detection greatly improves your chances of a full recovery.
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Murrieta’s Town Square came alive with sirens, flashing lights, hundreds of firefighters and their Explorer groups and more than 1,000 nearby and surrounding Riverside County residents at the Murrieta Fire & Rescue Firefighters BBQ, celebrating its 76th anniversary on Saturday, April 15.
Almost 100 vendors filled the square. Stage shows entertained the crowd, including a group of firefighter bagpipe performers. A huge barbecue offering tri-tip and other hot meals were being prepared, and a beer garden served various beverages for adult guests. Fire department explorer scouts displayed their aspirations in becoming firefighters and paramedics by participating in skills competitions, with trophies awarded to the winners.
The annual BBQ was even more special for the current fulltime and volunteer Murrieta Fire Department firefighters as it was their 76th anniversary. On April 16, 1947, the citizens of Murrieta voted to form the Murrieta Fire Protection District. Ten fire district volunteers and a 1941 International 4x4 crash truck, purchased with a $1,400 community donation, answered six calls that first year.
In 1987, Murrieta Fire & Rescue changed from an all-volunteer fire district to a combined career and volunteer- staffed Fire District. Always on the cutting edge of fire protection, in July 1990, it was the first fire department in Riverside County to implement the Emergency Medical TechnicianDefibrillator. In August of 2018, MFR became the first accredited fire agency in Riverside County and the 18th in the state.
This year’s barbecue was very successful with hundreds of meals served to raise money for the city’s
fire department. So successful, when one firefighter selling meals was asked how many were sold to visitors, he just shook his head and said “Hundreds, I just don’t know.”
By early afternoon, they announced they had run out of potato salad and as a result reduced the price from $15 to $10 a meal.
It showed how much Murrieta residents support their local fire department, credited with saving many lives and property with some of the latest fire apparatus and best paramedic training.
The Murrieta Fire & Rescue Firefighters BBQ is one of Riverside County’s longest-running events. As is the tradition, guests enjoyed a smoked tri-tip lunch, music, beer and wine garden, cornhole tournament and a vendors’ market.
Attendees cheered on fire explorers from throughout Southern California in the annual Fire Explorers Muster Competition.
This year, MFR headed back to its roots, kicking off the festivities with its traditional volunteer siren. At 11:45 a.m., the old siren from Station 1 sounded off as an annual test of the system, letting residents know the BBQ had officially started.
Murrieta Fire & Rescue celebrated this year’s event by honoring past and present firefighters and the dedicated public safety personnel serving MFR. It was also a way for MFR to show its appreciation for serving the community.
In addition to the barbecue, there were 15 unique food options available, and other vendors provided music by live performers and a DJ. For general information and to follow its activities, visit @murrietafire on Instagram and Facebook for timely updates.
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Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department and the City of Temecula announced the Fire Department has achieved an ISO rating of 2 in the City of Temecula. The rating, given by the Insurance Services Office, is used by insurance companies to set premiums for residential and commercial properties. Every five years the City of Temecula is evaluated on its structure fire suppression capabilities. In 2018, the City of Temecula moved from an ISO score of 4 to a 3. This year, the City will improve again from a 3 to a 2.
ISO ratings range from 1 to 10, with 1 being the best possible rating. The ISO rating of 2 places the City of Temecula within the top 7% in the United States among over 38,000 communities rated by ISO nationwide. This high ISO rating is difficult to accomplish. The City of Temecula was able to achieve an ISO rating of 2 as a direct result of the joint relationship between Cal Fire/Riverside County and the City of Temecula that, together, provide superior fire equipment, staffing
including fire engines with four firefighters, multiple station locations, training, public education programs, fire prevention efforts, and the community water system, among other factors.
Temecula Mayor Zak Schwank said, “We are fortunate to have such a highly rated Fire Department serving Temecula. I want to thank Chief Crater and the men and women of Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department for their hard work and dedication to keeping our City safe.”
“Being recognized as an ISO 2 Department is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our firefighters,” John Crater, Temecula Fire Chief/Cal Fire Division Chief, said. “We are proud to serve the residents and businesses of the City of Temecula and will continue to strive for excellence in all aspects of our work.”
While each insurance company independently determines the premiums it charges its policyholders, ISO ratings can significantly impact insurance rates for home-
owners and businesses. Lower ISO ratings typically result in lower insurance premiums, which can save residents and businesses money. This is because most U.S. insurers, including the largest ones, use ISO rating information as part of their decision-making when deciding what business to write, coverages to offer, or prices to charge for personal or commercial property insurance.
“The new ISO score of 2 is great news for City of Temecula residents and business owners in terms of what we hope may translate into potential savings on insurance premiums for homes and businesses within the City,” Aaron Adams, Temecula City Manager, said. “I echo the Mayor’s gratitude to our Fire Chief and his team at Cal Fire/ Riverside County for their excellent fire protection and service to the City of Temecula.”
The ISO rating of 2 for Cal Fire/ Riverside County Fire Department in the City of Temecula is effective as of July 1.
April 21 – 27, 2023
Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians
Special to the Valley News
Noli Indian School on the Soboba Indian Reservation hosted its 16th annual Gathering of the People Friday, April 7, the last day of school before spring break.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. there was bird singing, horseshoe games, raffles, dancing and lots of fun activities facilitated by members of the Associated Student Body. Everyone was treated to a delicious lunch of chicken, chili meat, hot dogs, hamburgers, fry bread and more, grilled and served by staff members.
Tashina Ornelas, coordinator and instructor of Noli’s Culture Department, coordinated the event with assistance from the senior class.
“The significance of the Gathering of the People is to invite everyone to be together,” Ornelas said.
“These are our stories, our people; all are represented here today.”
That fellowship was evident in the featured appearances by the Luiseño Singers/Pechanga, led by Robert Villalobos; Ashaatakook Singers/Kumeyaay, led by Ral Christman; Avélaka Fancy Shawl Dancers, led by Tekla Diaz; TM Birdsingers/Desert Cahuilla, led by Derek Duro, and the Inter-tribal Birdsingers, led by Wayne Nelson.
Ornelas said the gathering is also very educational as students are involved with every part of it. She said reaching out to invite the different groups provides them with firsthand experience in public relations and helps them build relationships with the singers and
their families.
Three ramadas that provided shade to elders, preschoolers and other guests, were built by Noli culture students with help from members of the Soboba Public Works Department who sourced the materials for them and helped guide them in the construction.
ASB President Luisa Rivera introduced various games for youths of all ages to participate in. One involved having a balloon tied around one ankle with the goal of popping someone else’s balloon while making sure yours stayed intact. After a lot of running and laughing, the game was won by 12-year-old Kolókolomay Temanxwanvish.
A watermelon-eating contest pitted 15 contestants against each other and Nicholas Fernandez, 9,
finished his quarter melon wedge first amid loud cheering from the crowd. A tug-of-war with boys vs. girls was won by the guys but not easily, as the girls put up a good fight.
Soboba Tribal member Tekla Diaz teaches a Fancy Shawl dance class and her students shared their skills at the event. Diaz currently has about 20 students of all ages. She said her youngest is three and her oldest is 15.
“Dancers create their own individual style, their own way to carry themselves when dancing,” Diaz said. “Some dance gracefully and others dance aggressively.”
She said her dancers have appeared at powwows and schools when invited. Each dancer’s regalia is personalized with color and design choices, further giving
them each an opportunity to put their own stamp on their performances.
Sisters Shania and Avellaka Guacheno were making their first public appearance. Their mother, Stephanie Guacheno, said she used to dance herself and her daughters have always been interested. Both joined Diaz’s class about a year ago.
All the dancers came out for a Grand Entry followed by a presentation of different dance styles including a straight step. The finale was a Round Dance where guests were invited to join hands with the dancers in a large circle as they stepped in a clockwise fashion to the music. It culminated in everyone moving toward each other to close the circle and become
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April 22 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 2023 Science Fair 6th, 7th and 8th graders showcase their creativity, inventiveness, and analytical skills at our 2023 Science Fair The science fair celebrates enrichment and education in STEM in our region. Prize packages will be given to the top three finalists. Learn more and sign up here: http://bit.ly/3G4JObQ. Held at the Temecula Valley Entrepreneur’s Exchange (TVE2),43200 Business Park Drive.. For questions, please contact TVE2 by email TVE2@ TemeculaCA.gov, or by phone at 951-506-5180.
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April 29 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Youth Fair at Menifee’s Lazy Creek Park Recreation Center, 26480 Lazy Creek Road, in Menifee.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
April 21 to May 21 – Temecula
Valley Museum reprises “Through Darkness to Light: Photographs Along the Underground Railroad” at the Temecula Valley Museum, 28314 Mercedes St. in Temecula. The photos recall the time between 1830 and 1865 at the end of the Civil War when clandestine groups of American settlers helped fleeing slaves from the south find freedom in the north.
April 26 – 4:30 p.m.Youth Innovators Program: a high school student-run committee that plans and hosts community-based youth programs. Youth Innovators will meet on April 26. Interested in joining? Complete your application here: http://bit.ly/42QSyvQ 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. For questions contact TVE2 by email TVE2@TemeculaCA.gov, or by phone at 951-506-5180.
April 27-28 – 7 p.m. April 22 & 29 – 2 p.m. Join the drama students of Chaparral High School for their first theater performance of the school year. “Anything Goes” will be performed at the newly remodeled Performing Arts Center, 26215 Nicolas Road in Temecula.
April 22 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 10th annual Mottes Big Barn and Classic Motorcycle Show at the Motte Historical Museum, 23820 Highway 74 (Florida Ave.), Menifee. Free and open to the public. Many classic cars and motorcycles, entertainment and food.
April 22 – 7 a.m. to noon.
Menifee’s 11th annual event, Better Together & Earth Day, will be hosted at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 29725 Bradley Road in Menifee. This event gives residents and volunteers the opportunity to come together to help beautify Menifee. Volunteers and registration needed; visit www.cityofmenifee. us/MBTvolunteer. Many projects are available and will include Habitat for Humanity senior home revitalization.
April 22 – 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Earth Day and Plant Trade in Murrieta. This free family event will feature speakers, vendors and food stalls. At the Plant Trade, participants can trade their plants, seeds, knowledge or tools with event partners “Plant Traders Inland Empire.” This year’s event also includes a local electric vehicle showcase. Event takes place at Memorial Way, outside of the back entrance to the Murrieta Public Library, 8 Town Square, Murrieta.
fun, live music, good grub and delicious drinks. Vail Headquarters, 32115 Temecula Parkway, Temecula.
April 27 – 5-7 p.m. Temecula Middle School Jazz Band performance on stage at Vail Headquarters, 32115 Temecula Parkway, Temecula.
April 29 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Temecula Community Services Expo at the Civic Center, 41000 Main Street. Participants will learn about the summer camps, classes and other events offered by Temecula’s Community Services Department. It is a chance to meet City class instructors face-to-face and learn more about the activities offered in Temecula’s Guide To Leisure Activities before registration officially opens on May 1 for the summer and fall seasons.
ONGOING – The city of Menifee offers in-city or out-of-city special event vendor applications online or at Menifee City Hall to apply for signature and other special events. Contact Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, at 951-672-6777 or businesslicensing@cityofmenifee.us
ONGOING – Riverside Transportation Commission is offering Park and Ride lots to connect with carpools, vanpools and transit systems in Beaumont at 600 E. Sixth Street, in San Jacinto at 501 S. San Jacinto Avenue and in Temecula at Grace Presbyterian Church, 31143 Nicolas Road, open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. but not on weekends.
ONGOING – Sun City Civic Association Monthly Square Dance sessions are held Sundays from 1:30-5 p.m. at 26850 Sun City Boulevard.
ONGOING – If you know a homebound older adult, resources in Menifee are available, including grab-and-go, cooked and frozen food for pickup. Courtesy Pantry items and meals delivered with no contact. Three days of emergency food can be delivered immediately or restaurant meal delivery for those who don’t qualify for food assistance programs. Call 800510-2020 for help.
Street in Temecula; at Promenade Temecula, 40640 Winchester Road, outside JCPenney every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at Vail Headquarters, 32115 Temecula Parkway, every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. In compliance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Riverside County Public Health orders, the farmers markets will be restricted to agriculture products only. Follow the Old Town Temecula Farmers Market on Facebook to stay updated. No pets allowed.
WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS, NOTICES
April 21 – Temecula’s 13th annual Health & Community Resource Fair Vendor Applications and Guidelines are now available. Seeking vendors in the fields of health and wellness that can provide free health screenings, community resources, emergency preparedness, public safety awareness and more. The fair will be held on Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Temecula Civic Center and Town Square, 41000 Main Street.
April 21 – The California State Fair Home Wine Competition invites people seeking to showcase their winemaking skills and receive professional feedback join the home winemaking contest. To enter, contact State@calexpo. com The fair will be held in Sacramento, July 14-30, at 1600 Exposition Blvd.
April 21 to May 5 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dorland Mountain Arts Associated Artists will exhibit at the Dorland Community Arts Center, 36701 Highway 79/S. Temecula Parkway, in Temecula.
ONGOING – Want to help deployed American troops remotely? Help shop for the most needed items without leaving home as an easy way to help support deployed men and women by purchasing items remotely and having them delivered to MilVet at designated drop-off locations for packing. All items on the list are special requests from deployed military men and women. MilVet is a nonprofit organization that holds monthly packaging events at different community locations in the area. For drop-off locations and packaging locations, visit www.milvet.org/ military-care-packages.
ONGOING – Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Meeting meets the third Monday of each month at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, 41845 Sixth Street, in Temecula from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, email gaugustin206@ gmail.com or join the meeting.
ONGOING– Sons of Norway/ Scandinavia meets at noon the first Saturday of every month, September to June, at the Heritage Mobile Park Clubhouse, 31130 S. General Kearny Road, in Temecula.
ONGOING – Menifee Community Services offers online driver’s education courses for a $21.95 fee. The course includes animated driving scenarios, instructional videos, sample tests, licensed instructor available to answer questions, DMV-approved certificate of completion with all lectures and exams completed from home. Designed for students and does not include behind-the-wheel instruction or a California driver’s permit. Contact 951-723-3880 or visit the city of Menifee to register at www. city of menifee.us.
Back Issues Available: A limited number of previous issues of Valley News and Anza Valley Outlook (prior to current week) are available for $1.50 each, plus $1.00 postage and handling ($2.50 total cost). Call (760) 723-7319 to order.
April 22 – Noon-4 p.m. School of Rock Spring Showcase. A full day of music from the talented young musicians of the School of Rock Temecula. Students of several age groups will perform on stage at Vail Headquarters, 32115 Temecula Parkway, Temecula.
April 22 – May 7 – The “Ramona” Outdoor Play will be performed April 22-23, 29-30 and May 6-7. A classic love story of life in early California during the 1850s, Ramona authentically depicts the cultural diversity of emerging settlers and native peoples at the Ramona Bowl and Museum, 27400 Ramona Bowl Road in Hemet. Tickets are $18$44. For more information, call 951-658-3111 or email Ramona@ Ramonabowl.com
April 23 – Noon-4 p.m. Nomads and Neighbors Market. Come out and join us for a day full of local shopping, good vibes, family
ONGOING – The Riverside County COVID-19 Business Assistance Grant Program is accepting online applications for business grants up to $10,000 at www.rivercobizhelp.org that can be used for employee retention, working capital, personal protective equipment purchases, rent or mortgage payments and paying vendor notices. Eligible businesses, including nonprofits, must be in Riverside County, with a minimum of one but less than 50 employees and operating for at least one year since March 1. For more information, call Riverside County Business and Community Services at 951-955-0493.
ONGOING – 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Temecula Winchester Swap Meet continues, 33280 Newport Road in Winchester. Saturdays and Sundays only. The small local swap meet is only 50 cents for entry, and anyone under age 10 is free admission. No dogs allowed.
ONGOING – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Every Sunday, Murrieta Village Walk Farmers Market is at Village Walk Place in Murrieta. The Sunday morning farmers market at Village Walk Plaza is a place to buy fruits and veggies, gourmet food and crafts. Come to the center in the northwest corner of Kalmia/ Cal Oaks at the Interstate 215 exit in Murrieta.
ONGOING – Temecula’s Farmers Markets are offered in Old Town Temecula Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon, 4100 Main
April 22 – 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 pm. Attend the Nature Education Resource Forum at the Dove Ranch on the Santa Rosa Plateau in La Cresta. Reservations are required. For those engaged in nature, science and environmental education programs and projects from public, private, nonprofit, home school and farm school teachers and providers. Tickets are $25, including continental breakfast, lunch and resource materials. Space is limited; visit http://NatureEduForum. eventbrite.com.
April 22 – 7-11 p.m. Great Gatsby Casino Night will be presented by the Knights of Columbus at 29976 Technology Drive in Murrieta. Tickets are $100 for drinks, casino play and best dressed prizes. Contact tinyural. com/3wrrp889 or Michael Bacho at 760-525-2780.
April 29 – 8:30 a.m. Attend the Run for Life colon cancer awareness, family-friendly run/ walk event at Temecula Valley High School, 31555 Rancho Vista Road in Temecula. By pledging a fixed amount of money for each lap you walk or run, 5K/3.1 mile max or 12 laps around the track, all money raised will be donated to the California Colorectal Cancer Coalition. Participants must register online.
April 29 – 6 p.m. The 44th Menifee Chamber Awards Gala: Unlock the Secret Garden will be held at the Fairfield Inn, 30140 Town Center Drive in Menifee. The event will unveil the winners of the chamber’s business and ambassador awards, along with other secrets, mysteries and surprises throughout the interactive evening. Register for seats and all sponsorships, except the Bar Sponsorship, by email info@ menifeevalleychamber.com or by calling 951-672-1991 for tickets. Dress chic or black tie.
ONGOING – 10-11:30 a.m. Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center and The Elizabeth Hospice host a virtual support meeting for caregivers every second and fourth week of the month via Zoom. Get helpful tips and learn from others who are also dealing with similar challenges. For more information and to register, contact The Elizabeth Hospice Grief Support Services at 833-349-2054.
ONGOING – Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, a free 12step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, undereating or bulimia, has meetings throughout the U.S. and the world. Contact 781932-6300, or for local meetings, call 925-321-0170 or visit www. foodaddicts.org.
ONGOING – The Murrieta Garden Club meets each month at the Murrieta Community Center, 41810 Juniper St. Anyone who likes to garden or is interested in plants is welcome. Membership is $10 per year. Find more information about the monthly event or project on Facebook.
ONGOING – Temecula Valley Rose Society meets each month. For more information and new meeting dates and places, visit www.temeculavalleyrosesociety. org
ONGOING – Menifee Toastmasters meets every Thursday at noon for one hour at a designated place to have fun, enhance speaking capabilities, gain self-confidence and improve social skills. For new dates, call 760-807-1323 or visit www.MenifeeToastmasters.org for more information.
ONGOING – Homeless veterans can receive free help by dialing 877-424-3838 for 24/7 access to the VA’s services for homeless, at-risk veterans. Chat is confidential for veterans and friends. Visit www.va.gov/homeless.
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TEMECULA – Time to get under the hood and tune up that engine as the city of Temecula welcomes all car enthusiasts, novice and expert alike, to attend the annual Temecula Rod Run in historic Old Town Friday and Saturday, May 5-6, for an event that draws tens of thousands of visitors and classic hot rods for miles. The festivities kick off with the
Friday Night Cruise, Friday, May 5, from 5-8 p.m., up and down Old Town Front Street. The excitement continues the next day, Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the Show & Shine.
Come and see over 500 pristine classics and under-construction projects, including Model As, TBuckets, T-Birds and Roadsters. Do not forget to visit the vendors
on Main Street to purchase official Temecula Rod Run merchandise, enjoy hot eats and cool treats. The city thanked its sponsors Rightway Site Services, Rancho Water, Townsend Public Affairs and Coin-Op Game Room Temecula for assisting the city in making this free, annual, signature event one of the longest-running car shows in the West.
“Temecula’s Rod Run is one of my personal favorite annual events,” Temecula Mayor Zak Schwank said. “This impressive public display by dedicated car enthusiasts is enjoyable for all ages whether you come to admire the hot rods or come out to gather with community members. So, start your engines and ride over to historic Old Town Temecula for another memorable signature event.”
For information on all upcoming events, activities and programs from Temecula’s Community Services Department, visit http:// TemeculaCA.gov/TCSD and follow @TemeculaParksandRec on social media for updates. Submitted by city of Temecula.
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Spring is here, and the biggest digital media festival in Southern California is too. DigiFest Temecula 2023 is Friday through Sunday, April 21-23. This multimedia creative festival honors short films and videos, web series, animation, gaming, graphic design, music videos, digital art, photography and more. It’s also where competition submissions from all digital-art mediums are acknowledged and awarded. The community can join JDS Creative Academy and DigiFest as they celebrate content creators from all around the world. The festival showcases three days of industry professionals, Hollywood talent, directors, producers, composers, podcasters, certified trainers and educators offering hands-on elite workshops in artificial intelligence, music, editing and how-to tips for creating their own show. Attendees will also experience delicious foods and beverages from local vendors, breweries and wineries, as well as entertainment
from comedy to music. But the best part of DigiFest is the opportunity to network, collaborate, connect and party with others in the business.
Festival attendees have the opportunity to purchase any of three different ticket options. The first ticket option is a single entry to one or two of the events of choice; the second option is an all-access ticket where attendees can attend all three days and all five events of DigiFest, and the third option is a virtual ticket where you can attend and interact with the live-streamed festival online from the comfort of your home. All is included in the virtual option except Saturday night’s screenings. Tickets can also be purchased in person during the event.
Who will attend?
This festival is for actors, voiceover talent, directors, writers, animators, musicians and digital content creators. Any artist hungry for inspiration and looking to acquire tips and knowledge from industry professionals to help level up their careers should be at DigiFest
2023. DigiFest is for podcasters and influencers looking to learn more about their craft, build connections and network and who want to grow their platforms and knowledge. The festival is also for anyone in the community who appreciates the arts and enjoys meeting inspirational creative artists because they are fans or want to move their career forward. In other words, anyone and everyone who wants to immerse themselves in the celebration of the digital arts should attend this event. Whether you want to surround yourself with Hollywood talent, improve your music composition, video, television or podcast production skills or even just absorb and be in the presence of global talent.
Hollywood talent, some of the star-studded DigiFest 2023 speakers appearing during the weekend include ABC’s “Big Sky’s” Ryan O’Nan; “Criminal Minds” actress and advocate Eileen Grubba; Bob Bergen, who voices Porky Pig; and Candi Milo, who famously voices Dexter from “Dexter’s Laboratory.” Besides the on-screen talent, DigiFest features award-winning
directors and cinematographers Rachel Nee-Hall, Alex Bram, Pryde Pierce, and Chris Nolan, all of whom will be present for a panel discussion and Q&A.
Hands-on workshops
The festival will also present hands-on workshops. They include educator Krystal Fielstra, presenting on artificial intelligence in the creative space; Adobe Certified Trainer David Creamer, who will share all the inside tips of the Premiere editing platform; award-winning composer Bryon Fry hosting a music arrangement workshop and Diane Forster from the acclaimed award-winning show, “I Have Today,” facilitating a podcast/television show production workshop.
Entertainment for the weekend will be provided by local comedian Donna Maine and musician Sammie Listoe. This entertainment lineup is exactly what you need to level up your creativity and have some fun.
Besides featuring a star-studded lineup, DigiFest 2023 also has a competition component that in -
cludes students, amateurs and professionals who enter domestically and globally. Submissions closed in early March and were critiqued by industry-professional judges; the winners will be awarded a Digi Award, an Honorable Mention and/ or a Peoples’ Choice Award. These awards will be handed out at the Temecula Conference Center at the culmination of the festival, beginning at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 23.
DigiFes t Temecula has been held in the region for seven years, founded with passion by Diane Strand, co-founder and executive director of JDS Creative Academy. JDS Creative Academy, the host of DigiFest Temecula is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) providing a place to learn about industry advancements, how to pursue a career in the industry and how to incorporate digital arts into the economic culture. Purchase tickets before they are sold out at https://www.DigiFestTemecula.org For more information on all things #JDSFamily check out https://jdscreativeacademy.org/ or call 951-296-6715.
Two bells rung, echoing back from the hills surrounding the Ramona Bowl Hacienda, Thursday, April 13, signaling the 100th anniversary of the Ramona Pageant, California’s official outdoor play. It was a day to remember for the many guests attending the impromptu event only weeks before the Ramona Play begins again.
Attending the celebratory bell ringing were members of the present and former Ramona cast, Ramona Amphitheater board members, Rotary Club members, Hemet City representatives, civic organizers and longtime fans.
The ringing of the bells celebrates 100 years since the first
performance of Ramona back on Friday, April 13 in 1923, according to Linda Krupa, Ramona Bowl Amphitheater board member and Hemet City Council member.
Daniel Martinez rang the bell, then attendees gave a moment of silence in recognition of the performances and performers of the last 100 years.
Krupa said the play will begin on April 22 and run for three weekends. A special event on April 20 was held called “4th grade day” with a special performance of Ramona put on for local students.
Part of the ceremonies this year honors Helen Hunt Jackson’s novel “Ramona,” on which the play is based. It tells an epic story set in the Hemet region of historic California about two lovers, a Native American man and the daughter
of a wealthy Mexican family, that ended tragically because of the American injustices to the Native Indian Tribes in the late 1800s.
Krupa said soon there will be the unveiling of a literary landmark at the Ramona Bowl for Helen Hunt Jackson, the first in the state of California for a female writer. There currently is a similar plaque at the Hemet Public Library in honor of her. A date for the unveiling has yet to be announced.
In addition to the opening of the play, family relatives of Helen Hunt Jackson are expected to be in attendance and possibly Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior, a Native American, who has been invited. “We have a lot of important people coming,” Krupa said. Tickets for this year’s Ramona
performances on April 22, 23, 29, 30 and May 6 and 7 at 3:30 p.m. are discounted at $20 for locals and $48 for box seats. Tickets can be purchased online at www. RamonaBowl.com , via email at ramona@ramonabowl.com or at the Ramona Bowl Museum and box office at 27400 Ramona Bowl Road.
The play is held outdoors with a huge cast including mounted cowboys, Native American performers, and professional actors along with live music, dancing, singing and narration. Local children will be featured as Rock Indians in the play. Bring a cushion to sit on the cement bleachers and blankets and clothing for the weather. Refreshments are on sale at the Bowl cafe.
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a successful application for City of Hemet Community Development Block Grant funding.
EXCEED is a nonprofit that sought funds to provide a meaningful art experience for adults with disabilities to foster inspiration, community integration and good health. The organization has provided advocacy, educational, vocational, job placement services and life skills training to adults with disabilities since 1979. Its many programs include supported employment, adult work experience, community integrated services, exploration and enrichment services and Adult Development Centers in Hemet and Perris.
The Art in the Park project stresses the importance of the process and expression, rather than the technical aspects of the final product, and is intended to foster communication, cognitive and manual skills, self-esteem, a sense of autonomy and develop social interaction in a community setting.
All 130 sessions from the past
year have been held at Mary Henley Park in Hemet, weather permitting. Sandra Aldridge, who handles Marketing & Resource Development for EXCEED, said the number of sessions was increased to three per week in January, due to demand.
“Art is a viable way of expressing emotions and feelings, especially when someone isn’t able to do so through traditional means,” Aldridge said. “As a result, most people with developmental disabilities respond very well to artistic activities. This program promotes the belief that everyone has the potential to use art materials and to be creative and expressive, regardless of training or experience.”
The Art Show was structured much like an open house where guests could come anytime during the three-hour event to view the array of artworks and visit with many of the artists. The results of 20 different techniques that had been introduced to the artists were grouped together with
works by featured artists for each one displayed front and center.
The EXCEED board of directors judged the works without knowing who the artists were so they could be objective in choosing who to feature.
Board Vice President Quinn Hawley has been serving since 2005 and enjoyed seeing all the different processes the artists had been exposed to. “I really like the way they handled color,” he said. For three separate creations over the period of a month, program participants learned about color mixing. Each one was given only red, yellow and blue colors to work with in watercolor, pastel or acrylic. From seasonal projects such as “Fall Leaves,” “Reindeer” and “Sunflowers,” to specific techniques inspired by well-known artists, the variety was endless.
The works “Inspired by Dale Chihuly” which greeted visitors who entered the Art Show event, proved to be a real crowd pleaser. The American glass artist and entrepreneur is best known in the field of blown glass “moving it into the realm of large-scale sculptures.” Program participants were introduced to Chihuly’s unique work through videos and books. They collaborated with each other to create huge chandeliers that
about those special people in your life personally or professionally who slither around ready to take a swipe at you.
Rattlesnakes are found in most U.S. states, but California is blessed with more than its fair share. Rattlesnake season in California starts in April; however, they can start as early as March and runs through October.
If you encounter a snake, don’t antagonize it.
Now that the rain is moving out, are you ready for some hiking,
Joe NaimanWriter
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved the use of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funding for the De Portola Road Detention Basin Project.
The supervisors voted 5-0 Tuesday, April 4, to approve up to $1,807,000 in APRA funding for the project and to authorize the county’s Transportation and Land Management Agency to proceed with the project. The De Portola stormwater detention basin project will construct a hybrid concrete-lined and earthen channel along De Portola Road in the Temecula Valley Wine Country area.
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 included $350 billion of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds allocations for eligible state, territorial, tribal and local governments. The funding addresses the public health emergency and economic impacts of the coronavirus epidemic and can be utilized for four eligible categories: mitigation of negative economic impacts, premium pay for eligible workers performing essential work, provision
dangled over the table that held their individual creations and was the focal point of the Art Show.
Hemet Mayor Pro Tem Malcolm Lilienthal found it to be the favorite medium he encountered when he attended the event. “The awe-inspiring and mesmerizing Chihuly-inspired chandeliers were crafted from repurposed plastic water bottles. This ingenious method showcased the students’ incredible creativity and talent and emphasized the importance of sustainability and environmental consciousness,” he said. “I was blown away. I knew the students were doing awesome stuff but wow; just wow!”
Elaine Morris, of Hemet, was chosen as a featured artist for her contribution to the “Geometric Shapes Inspired by Kadinsky” process. “I like the teacher and techniques we do,” she said of the Art in the Park sessions.
Aldridge said EXCEED staff gives a special thanks to art facilitator Nancy Espensen for her dedication and commitment to the program and its participants. “She has worked tirelessly to help them unlock their creativity and this exhibition would not be possible without her hard work,” Aldridge said.
Espensen said this program is in line with who she is. Despite having the creative bug most of her life, she had no formal training but rather learned through exploration and discovery. She taught art at My City Youth, a nonprofit in Hemet, for about eight years, starting as a volunteer, before the opportunity arose at EXCEED.
“My goal in working with adults is to unleash joy and play,” she said. “Whether it is a closed project or an open-ended project, when I let go of what I want to see, I’m delighted with what I end up with. The main thing is to let them create whatever they want; they are the creators.”
Program participant Nicole Yoder wanted her art to bring happiness to the viewers and she
biking, golfing or yard work? Hold on before you head out and watch your step. You may be greeted with a surprise. Rattlesnakes are coming out, and I’m not talking
At one point or another, depending upon where you live, you’ve probably encountered them at least one time. But if you take these safety tips and apply them, they won’t come as such a surprise. Rattlesnake calls and sightings are on the increase. Snakes come out of their hiding places and are looking for food. So, there’s plenty of reasons to be proactive with some common sense snake safety tips. Practice these precautions. Be on the lookout when walking the hillsides, especially if you’re
operating loud machinery that may make it difficult to hear the signature rattle. Note: If you’re wearing headphones, keep music low and practice additional caution.
Make your home less hospitable to snakes. Yard debris, wood piles, gaps under homes, wooden decks, cement patios and open water sources – snakes feel the drought too – can attract snakes. Remove brush piles and fill gaps as much as possible. Watch for snakes around pools and ponds.
Keep bushes and shrubs six inches or less off the ground. It will make the snake feel less secure when hiding, so it will be more likely to move along on its way.
Watch your feet and hands. If you lose sight of them, such as when you reach under a rock or step into a brush pile, the potential to be bitten increases.
If you encounter a snake, don’t antagonize it. Giving them space
is the best approach. They will generally slither along on their own accord.
If you are bitten by a rattlesnake, stay calm, dial 911 and seek immediate help. Lie down and keep the affected limb lower than the heart. You can outrun a rattlesnake, but you cannot outrun their strike. A rattlesnakes strike is delivered at 1 foot per second, so back away slowly if you are within 4-5 feet of them. The average rattlesnake can move 2-3 mph, while the average human can run 10-15 mph, with the fastest humans running up to 28 mph.
Sam DiGiovanna is a 35-year fire service veteran. He started with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, served as fire chief at the Monrovia Fire Department and currently serves as chief at the Verdugo Fire Academy in Glendale.
of government services lost revenue would have eliminated and necessary infrastructure investments including water, sewer and broadband. In October 2021, the county board of supervisors approved the allocation of $65,000,000 of ARPA funds for infrastructure projects in Riverside County. In February 2022, the county board of supervisors increased the infrastructure allocation to $82 million which provides for $15 million per supervisorial district and $7 million for the Broadband Affordability Program.
The $1,807,000 for the De Portola Road Detention Basin Project will be from the District 3 allocation. The project will focus primarily on erosion control from stormwater events which produce a significant amount of runoff in the area. The protection from erosion will include De Portola Road itself along with an existing equestrian trail, private businesses and residential properties. Because APRA funding is being used the project must be completed by Dec. 31, 2026.
Joe Naiman can be reached by email at jnaiman@reedermedia. com.
AECOM Technical Services
Inc. will be designing the aeration basin rehabilitation and diffuser replacement for three Eastern Municipal Water District regional water reclamation facilities.
A 5-0 EMWD board vote
Wednesday, April 5, awarded AECOM a $2,232,410 contract for the preliminary and final design of the aeration basin rehabilitation and diffuser replacement at the Temecula Valley Regional Water Reclamation Facility, the San Jacinto Regional Water Reclamation Facility and the Perris Valley Regional Water Reclamation Facility.
The total authorized appropriation of $2,495,000 also covers internal labor and advertisement for bid expenses.
Eastern’s four regional water reclamation facilities – the Moreno Valley Regional Water Reclamation Facility is not part of the contract – have a secondary treatment
process which includes an aeration system. That system promotes the growth of microorganisms which break down organic matter. The existing aeration basins utilize proprietary panel diffusers, and replacement parts are becoming obsolete due to the manufacturer’s decision to develop newer systems and not support the company’s older technology.
AECOM, which is headquartered in Dallas and has an office in Los Angeles, previously prepared a planning study for the diffuser replacement project. The study evaluated different types of aeration diffuser technologies based on material and installation costs, lifecycle costs, efficiency, reliability, future availability and serviceability. That study recommended putting tubular style aeration diffusers into operation at select Temecula, San Jacinto and Perris aeration basins by 2026.
On Dec. 12, EMWD staff issued a request for proposals for the preliminary and final design services.
Two proposals were received by the Jan. 23 deadline. The California government code requires professional services agreements to be awarded based on demonstrated competence and the professional qualifications necessary for the satisfactory performance of the services required rather on the lowest price. CDM Smith, which is based in Boston with offices in Carlsbad and Rancho Cucamonga, submitted the lower fee amount of $2,021,171. The EMWD review panel believed that the number of hours in the CDM Smith proposal was inadequate for the scope of work, and the CDM design schedule was 24 months while AECOM proposed an expedited design schedule of 12 months.
The final design is expected to be complete in April 2024, which would allow the advertisement for bid of a construction contract in May 2024.
Joe Naiman can be reached by email at jnaiman@reedermedia. com.
thought everyone would go forward and be happy and positive after their visit to the show. “I’ve been involved with art since I was a kid,” she said. “I was the creative one, and a fashionista.”
Dean Shrader was proud to share his “New York at Night” titled piece from the “Stencils” process, where sponges were used to apply acrylic paint through the stencil. Shrader chose seagulls flying against a cityscape of tall buildings, using green paint to complete his monochromatic silhouette. He said this was his first time doing art and he was surprised to have been chosen as a featured artist.
Gerardo Avellaneda enjoyed the “Batik Inspired by Anna Blatman” process as well as “Dandelions.”
Heather Storch made an impression with her “Freestyle Mixed Media” submission, where participants were given a multitude of different mediums to experiment and develop their own personal style and favorites.
“Many of our program participants have had the opportunity to develop skills they didn’t know
they had,” Aldridge said. “Many have found a way to express themselves that they perhaps did not have before. Some clients have become more verbally communicative with their group supervisors and peers.”
Group Supervisor Frank Gallegos has been with EXCEED for 34 years and works with program participants inside the classrooms and out in the community. He said they always enjoy talking about the art they are creating.
Lilienthal said he had the opportunity to attend several Art in the Park sessions and found it to be an incredible experience to witness the adults engaged, enthusiastic and eager to work on their respective projects. He said the Art Show was an outstanding testament to the power of creativity and the boundless potential of individuals with disabilities.
“The diverse range of artworks showcased these incredible participants’ immense talent and artistic expression. The event was filled with inspiration, joy and a strong community spirit,” he said. “The dedicated efforts of art
facilitator Nancy Espensen, along with the support of EXCEED and the City of Hemet Community Development Block Grant, have made a lasting impact on the lives of many.”
He added that the Art Show was a celebration of artistic achievements and a powerful reminder t hat everyone has the potential to be creative and expressive, no matter their background or abilities.
“Together, we can continue to break barriers, foster connections and promote the growth of the arts in our beloved city of Hemet,” Lilienthal said. “This phenomenal program, centered around the arts, resonated with my passion for seeing the arts flourish in Hemet.”
Art Show guests were also treated to an array of charcuterie items and other refreshments provided by the evening’s food and beverage sponsor, Soboba Foundation. Tables were set up beyond the art displays at the Hemet Public Library upstairs space rental that was sponsored by the City of Hemet. There, artists gathered with their invited family members
and friends to talk about their art.
The Community Development Block Grant funding cycle will cover this program through the end of June with hopes it will be approved for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Aldridge said there are no plans to expand the program except maybe to make the Art Show an annual event.
“When you help people open up that creative portal and don’t have rules around it, you get to enjoy the specialness like the day of our Art Show,” Espensen said. “I got to meet quite a few of my artists’ family members and there were many goosebumps’ moments. Parents were really moved by what their children were able to accomplish.”
After a hiatus due to the recent heavy rains, Art in the Park sessions resumed on April 11 with a “Spring Cleaning” collage project. Espensen supplied many crafty odds and ends from past projects for the participants to use and each creation was personal and unique, just like the artists themselves. For more information, www. weexceed.org
“Winning three California Park & Recreation Society Awards is a direct reflection of our collective commitment to provide the highest quality of arts marketing for Temecula’s Theater, digital communications for Park Adventures, and innovative programming in Aquatics Hiring Workshops,” Temecula Mayor Zak Schwank said. “Temecula city staff are indeed the ‘Best of the Best’ and we are very proud of their talents and creativity which are now celebrated on a state level throughout California as examples of excellence.”
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TEMECULA – The California Park & Recreation Society recognized the city of Temecula Community Services Department with three Awards of Excellence: two in marketing and communications and one in innovative programming.
CPRS Awards recognize outstanding achievement in the areas
California
of facility design, park planning, marketing and communication and community improvement and innovative programming. Award winners represent the finest in initiatives addressing community issues, recreation programming, park planning, facility design and marketing and communications in California.
Temecula received the following three CPRS Awards.
The print publication award was given in honor of Temecula Presents 2022-2023 Season Brochure, which was Temecula Presents’ comprehensive, full-color catalog, “Welcomes Back Our Temecula Theater Family.” Temecula Theater’s brochure serves as an in-depth, artistic overview of the year’s perfor-
mances at the city’s state-of-the-art proscenium stage. Full-bleed images highlight Temecula Theater’s 2022-2023 Season performances with custom, professional photography highlighting distinctive experiences and events.
The digital media award was given for the “Around & About Temecula: Park Adventures Web Series.”
Park Adventures take viewers on a virtual tour of all the parks located in Temecula. The Park Adventures Series features Temecula’s parks of all sizes, and the goal was to encourage viewers to explore all of them. The online journey visits every park to experience the amenities and provide some history or interesting facts along the way. The city encouraged everyone to get outside, experience Temecula’s diverse parks and discover new ones, beyond their own backyard.
The innovative programming award was given to the city’s Aquatics Hiring Workshop.
Temecula Aquatics Division’s
Bob Garver
Special to the Valley News
Last week, I wrote in my review of “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor
Among Thieves” that I wasn’t really familiar with the “Dungeons & Dragons” game, and that may have affected my enjoyment of the movie. There will be no such disclaimer for “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.” My brother and I were introduced to video games through “Super Mario Bros.” and “Donkey Kong Country.” I even tried playing the games myself sometimes, in between watching my brother play and actually win. So, while I’m not saying that I picked up on every Nintendo Easter Egg in this movie, there wasn’t much that caught me off-guard. And that’s kind of the problem, nothing here surprised me.
Brothers Mario, played by Chris Pratt, and Luigi, played by Charlie Day, aren’t having much luck with their plumbing business in Brooklyn, but their fortunes could change if they can stop a massive flood. They follow the sewer system to a mysterious pipe, which they enter, only to be whisked away to the world of the Mushroom Kingdom, where
they get split up. On top of being lost, stranded and separated from his brother, Mario is trapped in a world that centers around his leastfavorite pizza topping.
Mario makes fast friends with scrappy Mushroom Kingdom resident Toad, played by KeeganMichael Key, who suggests they go to get help from Princess Peach, played by Anya Taylor-Joy. She’s dealing with a problem of her own: an impending invasion by the evil Bowser, played by Jack Black, and his army of Koopas. Bowser has taken Luigi hostage, so Mario and Peach have a shared interest in his defeat. Mario and Toad accompany Peach on a mission to recruit the Kong army to combat the Koopas. King Cranky Kong, played by Fred Armisen, agrees to loan Peach his army if Mario can defeat his son Donkey Kong, played by Seth Rogen, in an arena battle. An alliance is soon formed, but Bowser isn’t far off.
Bowser, for his part, is probably the funniest character in the movie, thanks to three words: Jack Black singing. He has a diabolical plan to marry Peach, which he plans to do by force, but he also wants to do it the right way, with romance and attentiveness. “Adventure
Time” had a storyline like this, and arguably, so did “Beauty and the Beast.” But this film is the first one to throw in a Jack Black piano ballad.
Black’s performance is one of the few memorable things about this movie, the rest is pretty much disposable. Every time the movie gives us a funny joke or action beat, a lame one will come along to even it out, and vice versa. Very little falls above or below, to be fair, the level of “middling.”
I’ll say this: it was a good idea to make this movie animated. You just don’t get this brand of bright colors and bouncy movements in real life. Plus, I’ve seen portions of the yucky 1993 live-action movie. I haven’t seen it all the way through, but I think it’s safe to say that this movie is better.
By the time you read this, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” will probably be the No. 1 movie of the year at the domestic box office, after a killer opening over Easter weekend. I’m glad that something is taking down the Marvel Cinematic University mush that was “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,” especially given the whole MODOK fiasco. But I’d also like to see this movie taken down by
something that I can actually recommend. This movie comes close to breaking the streak of the world never getting a single decent video game movie, it really does, but the jokes and action, not to mention some stiff voice performances –Taylor-Joy could have used a few more takes, and so could Black when he’s delivering straight lines – just barely make this movie an underwater level.
Grade: C “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” is rated PG for action and mild violence. Its running time is 92 minutes. Contact Bob Garver at rrg251@nyu.edu.
RICHMOND – Thousands of people in the U.S. found themselves with a pet rabbit or two for Easter either as a gift or purchased from a breeder or pet store. And they’re just beginning to realize what a handful these cute creatures can be to care for and manage. Unfortunately, this challenge often leads to abandonment. As the sixth most popular pet in the U.S., pet rabbits are the third most discarded animal. House Rabbit Society, the leading authority on rabbit welfare, wants to halt the huge number of pet rabbits annually abandoned after Easter and subsequently throughout the year.
House Rabbit Society estimated tens of thousands of rabbits are abandoned each year with the majority of abandonment being due to the Easter holiday. House Rabbit Society chapters across the U.S. said the receive double the number of calls and surrenders to their orga-
House Rabbit Society offers some brief starter tips to help new rabbit owners.
nizations in April and May.
“While pet rabbits are quite cute, they require more work than most people think,” Chris Kelley, executive director of House Rabbit Society, said. “Once people realize these animals need attention and lots of
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care they quickly give up on them. Given a chance to interact with their humans, domesticated rabbits make wonderful indoor pets.”
Since 1988, House Rabbit Society and its chapters and educators have rescued more than 100,000
discarded pet rabbits across the globe although many more than that have been abandoned. One of the organization’s main goals is to ensure potential rabbit owners understand what is involved when bringing a rabbit into their homes so they are not abandoned. Within days of abandonment, rabbits typically suffer from starvation and sickness or are easy prey to other animals or traffic accidents as they do not have the instincts to fend for themselves.
“At House Rabbit Society, we have 35 years of rescuing and finding homes for abandoned rabbits and have a plethora of free resources on our website (http://rabbit.org) to help new rabbit owners,” Kelly said.
The group offered some brief starter tips to help new rabbit owners.
Set up a home base.
Set up a cozy area inside your home for your new pet. A small area or a roomy cage (or both) such as a bathroom, a first-floor laundry room or section off part of a larger room with items that your rabbit cannot scale or knock over. Your new rabbit is most likely scared and will take time to settle. Choose a spot with some regular, not-too-noisy traffic, where it can see and hear the family activity but not be trampled by it.
Start house training right away by providing at least one or two litter boxes. A fresh layer of grass hay on top will encourage and reward your new bunny for hopping in. Fresh water daily in a clean bowl, not a bottle should be available at all times. Add a cardboard or wooden type box or two for chewing and relaxing when the bunny needs some alone time.
Rabbits chew a lot. Be sure to remove forbidden and dangerous temptations such as house plants, electric cords and books, while providing alternatives such as untreated straw, wicker or sea-grass
innovative combination of programming enhanced recruiting efforts enabling the city to broaden their reach for potential new employees and hire a fully staffed team for the summer season. By promoting and encouraging participation in the aquatic profession, Temecula has solidified its positioning as a safe city and viable employer for youth within the community while building brand loyalty and increasing use.
Created in 1946, CPRS provides leadership and resources to promote the role of parks and recreation in creating community through people, parks and programs. CPRS is a membership organization with just over 4,000 members representing the 535 local parks and recreation agencies throughout the state. The mission of CPRS is to advance the profession and its members through education, networking, resources and advocacy. Learn more at http:// cprs.org.
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baskets and mats; cardboard tubes and boxes; plastic baby toys for tossing; apple, pear or weeping willow branches and plenty of fresh hay. House Rabbit Society also has toys available in its shop at http://rabbit. org/shop
Be patient.
Rabbits will most likely be timid to start. After all, they are prey animals and rather small comparatively. They need time to adapt. It means they prefer to hear you and watch you from the safety of their hiding place at first. Try sitting near them and going about your business, maybe talking on the phone or to another household member. The rabbit will eventually come to you, but it needs time. Place a healthy, rabbit-friendly treat on the floor beside you to entice them.
Visit a rabbit-friendly veterinarian to spay/neuter and receive scheduled vaccines.
Rabbits mature quickly and will need to be spayed or neutered. Depending on the breed, males should be neutered around 3-6 months and females should be spayed around 5-7 months of age. Fixing your bunny means it will be calmer, more loving, dependable and less destructive so it can now live with other rabbits. For female rabbits, it can also help them reduce the chances of reproductive cancer. They also need to be vaccinated for the deadly RHDV2 disease that’s sweeping the U.S. as most breeders do not vaccinate for this and rabbits cannot be vaccinated until they’re at least 10 weeks old. Not all veterinarians have this vaccine available or know how to treat rabbits properly so find a rabbit-knowledgeable vet.
For more information, visit http:// rabbit.org for a wealth of detail on caring for pet rabbits.
Submitted by House Rabbit Society.
LOS ANGELES – Southern California Gas Co. announced that grant applications for the California Restaurant Foundation’s Restaurants Care Resilience Fund will open April 15 to May 7, making $5,000 grants available to 177 restaurants in SoCalGas’ service area, with 360 grants available statewide for qualifying independent restaurants. The grants will go toward technology adoption, equipment upgrades, employee onboarding and retention or unforeseen hardships.
This latest round of grants follows SoCalGas’ $1 million donation earlier this year to the foundation’s Restaurants Care Resilience Fund to support independently owned restaurants. Together, this brings this year’s fund total to $2.1 million, making it the largest Restaurants Care Resilience Fund to date since the program started in 2021.
“SoCalGas is partnering with the California Restaurant Foundation’s Restaurant Resilience Fund for the third consecutive year with grants for independent restaurants. Restaurants are the fabric and flavor of our local communities, and the work of the foundation helps support and sustain local restaurant owners, their employees and their businesses,” David Barrett, SoCalGas senior vice president, general counsel and California Restaurant Foundation board member, said.
Since its inception, the Resilience Fund has awarded 788 grants to independent restaurants across California. Among them, 68.5% were women-owned and 83% were owned by people of color.
“We are so grateful for SoCalGas’ continued support of
our Restaurants Care Resilience Fund, as it allows us to help independent restaurant owners in central and southern California to build resilience and strengthen their business for the long term,” Alycia Harshfield, executive director of the California Restaurant Foundation, said. “The Resilience Fund grants directly benefit the local community by providing restaurant owners with financial assistance to adopt new technologies, upgrade equipment, promote employee training and retention, and weather unforeseen hardships. Thanks to SoCalGas’ generosity, this will be our biggest and most impactful Resilience Fund yet.”
In addition to providing financial support to restaurants, SoCalGas offers programs and services to help business customers select energy-efficient equipment. Restaurant owners can schedule a “Try Before You Buy” demo with gas cooking equipment before purchasing, request a no-cost energy survey to be conducted by a utility expert and obtain information on rebates and incentives for eligible gas cooking equipment, water heating, heat recovery products and energy-efficient upgrades installation.
“California’s restaurants have faced unprecedented challenges throughout the pandemic, and this grant from the California Restaurant Foundation and SoCalGas will provide funds to help small businesses continue to be a part of our communities,” Assemblymember Miguel Santiago said.
Commercial customers are invited to attend the No-Cost Foodservice Equipment Expo, April 25-26, at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the SoCalGas Energy Resource
Center, 9240 Firestone Blvd., in Downey. Commercial customers can reconnect and rebuild, discover new operational savings and performance tools, and learn about new products and technologies for success.
“We are so thankful to SoCalGas for last year’s grant. We were able to purchase a new refrigerator for our kitchen, and with the funding, upgraded it to a more energy-efficient model that better serves my customers and the planet,” 2022 grant recipient Claire Risoli, owner of Pocha LA in Highland Park, said. “I was also able to award my steadfast employees with a bonus on their paycheck for their loyalty and service, despite the hardships we experienced the past few years.
TEMECULA ─ Join the city of Temecula in a celebration of freedom and perseverance at the annual Juneteenth Celebration Saturday, June 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Town Square Park, 41902 Main Street, in Old Town Temecula. This free, communitywide, special event, hosted by the Community Services Department, will also include live music, dancing, special performances and fun activities for the entire family.
Temecula’s Community Ser-
vices Department is looking for relevant vendor booths to sell diverse foods, cultural crafts and/ or event-related products, as well as booths promoting education and awareness. Vendors can be, but are not limited to, local restaurants or caterers, community nonprofit organizations, high school clubs and/or local businesses.
Vendor applications are available online now at http://TemeculaCA.gov/Vendors , and the deadline to submit is Monday,
May 8, at 5 p.m. Vendors selling items will need to show proof of insurance and their seller’s permit. Please note that space is limited. Stay tuned for more information, events and updates from Temecula’s Community Services Department by following @ TemeculaParksAndRec on social media and by visiting http://TemeculaCA.gov/TCSD.
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Our team is the heart of Pocha and I know my food is not my greatest asset – my people are.”
Resilience Fund applications will be open from April 15 to May 7 and can be found at http:// www.restaurantscare.org/resilience . Grants will be available to all California-based restaurant owners located in the SoCalGas’s service areas that have less than five units and less than $3 million in revenue. Priority will be given to restaurants who have yet to receive a grant; however, previous recipients are encouraged to re-apply.
The Resilience Fund is currently accepting additional support from corporations, foundations and individuals who want to invest
in California’s restaurant community. Donations of all sizes are accepted and celebrated at http://www.restaurantscare.org/ resilience. For more information about the California Restaurant Foundation, Restaurants Care or the Resilience Fund, visit http:// www.restaurantscare.org.
SoCalGas’ partnership with the California Restaurant Fund is part of the company’s ASPIRE 2045 sustainability goals, which include a commitment to invest $50 million to drive positive change in diverse and underserved communities across five years.
Submitted by Southern California Gas Company.
MENIFEE – Following an extensive review by the Department of Housing and Community Development Division of Housing Policy Development, the city of Menifee was notified that its Sixth Cycle Adopted Housing Element is in compliance with State Housing Element Law. This important distinction will allow the city to continue community development and planning operations through October 2029. The element includes many policies and programs to be implemented over the next eight-year planning cycle, to be reported annually.
The housing element is a statemandated policy document within Menifee’s general plan that is required to be updated every eight years. It provides direction for the implementation of various programs and policies to meet existing and projected future housing needs for all income levels within the Menifee community. The housing element helps to accommodate growth, identify opportunities for the development of housing, preserve existing housing stock and assist the existing population.
“Securing state approval of the latest housing element update is a major achievement for the city
When you buy a house, your mortgage company will require a home insurance policy before closing on your loan.
and highlights the great work of our Community Development Department,” City Manager Armando G. Villa said. “Not only does state compliance ensure that we can continue to conduct crucial planning activities, but it also keeps the city eligible for important funding opportunities.”
Several federal, state and regional funding programs consider housing element compliance as an eligibility or ranking standard. Programs and grants including the CalTrans Senate Bill 1 Sustainable Communities grant, the Strategic Growth Council and HCD’s Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities programs, and HCD’s Permanent Local Housing Allocation consider housing element compliance and/or annual reporting requirements. With a compliant housing element, the city continues to meet housing element requirements for these and other important funding sources.
The city of Menifee’s Sixth Cycle Housing Element was adopted by City Council and secured HCD approval earlier this month.
For more information and to view the document, visit http://www. cityofmenifee.us/housingelement
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But home insurance isn’t necessarily a one-and-done deal. You’ll want to reevaluate your policy regularly over the course of your time in the home. This is especially important if you renovate and when home prices or building material costs rise in your area. Here are a few lesser-known times when you might want to reassess your policy.
You have a dog. Getting a dog means added liability, particularly with certain breeds, so you’ll want to speak with your insurance agent if you purchase or adopt one. An adjustment can protect you if your new pet damages a neighbor’s property or injures someone at your house.
You’re starting a business.
If you plan to operate a business out of your home, you’ll want to increase your coverage to protect your business and any related equipment. You may also want to purchase separate business liability insurance. You have new valuables. Did you get an original artwork at auction? Are you inheriting a classic car from your grandfather? You’ll need to update your insurance policy to cover any assets like these at home.
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Getting a dog means added liability, a reason for a consultation with an insurance agent to adjust one’s homeowner’s policy. Valley News/Metro photo
You’ve added some form of home security. Taking steps to make your home safer and less prone to damage can qualify you for an insurance discount. Let your insurer know if you install an alarm system or automatic water shut-off device.
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Sports Editor
LAKE ELSINORE – It’s that time of the year as The Diamond, aka “Storm Stadium,” welcomes high school baseball teams from many of the local leagues to play where the semi-pros from the Single-A affiliate of the Padres play. This past week included the six squads from the Southwestern League as they took the field in a triple-header Wednesday, April 12. When a game takes place in any professional stadium, it’s always an exciting time for the players, their families, friends, fans, coaches, and of course, school admin.
As with any sport, you never know what can happen on any given day. Last place teams can give anyone a run for their money when energy is high, a first-place team can find themselves getting shutout, and teams fighting for a playoff spot, well, they will always keep things interesting. For the SWL teams, that’s exactly how their night in Lake Elsinore went. With two weeks left in the regular season, and eight games left on the schedule for most of these teams, the top three spots in the standings are only separated by one win after the Wednesday games. Going into Friday action, Vista Murrieta (7-2), Great Oak (6-3) and Temecula Valley (55) were in a tight race while Chaparral (5-6) and Murrieta Valley (4-7) were just a couple wins back from making things very exciting. Murrieta Mesa (37), who was four games back and on a two-game win streak, were looking to continue to shock teams if they keep playing the way they have been.
Murrieta Mesa – 4, Chaparral – 2
In the early game of the tripleheader at Storm Stadium, the Rams were coming off a surprising 10-7 win over Great Oak earlier in the week, and with the lineup cards entered, it was going to be a showdown between two aces, Daniel Gonzalez from Murrieta Mesa (*2.01 ERA, 32 Ks) and Braylon Doughty from Chaparral (*5 wins, .071 ERA, 62 Ks). Doughty also went into the game with a .490 batting average, leading the league with 24 hits, 7 doubles, 2 triples and 2 home runs.
The Pumas got on the board
JP Raineri
Sports Editor
MENIFEE – The 17th Annual Desert Valley All-Star game took place Saturday, March 25, at Santa Rosa Academy. It not only featured some of the top prep basketball talent from around Southwest Riverside County, but it had all the makings of an NBA style Fan Fest weekend, bottled up in one amazing day.
Todd Malecki, who started the all-star games circa 2006-2007, moved to Murrieta in 2005 and has been at the forefront of the prep basketball recruiting scene in Southern California since 2010. He also comes with a coaching resume that extends well beyond the youth scene.
Aside from his AAU coaching days (since 1991), Malecki has coached and succeeded at the high school and at the Juco level and was a Pro Coach (Summer Pro Free Agents), so he has a good idea about the skills players need to have in order to get recruited to play at the next level.
“With my experience, I have a good idea of where a young player can matriculate to,” Malecki, who has helped nearly 200 players get placed in colleges (most on scholarships), said. “I have run a recruiting service since 2010, and my events are a big part of the success in that process. I run events to see players in a structured format, who also need to have the grades to play, which helps them see which level fits for them.”
The game has changed with the
Transfer Portal and COVID and Malecki feels that many players need to go prep or Juco their first two years after graduating before they even think about going to a 4-year school.
This year is the second year back for the Desert Valley All-Star game since he had to put a halt to things during the pandemic. Not only is there the main all-star game itself, but there is also a three-point contest, a slam dunk contest, and leading up to the final game of the evening, Malecki showcases a series of games featuring the rising stars from the CIF Southern Section area.
Teams were named either Home or Visitors.
“I feel all three events went great,” Malecki said. “Having the coaches and staff from Santa Rosa Academy helped make my life easier. At the end of the day this is all about kids and making it a great experience.”
The “Rising Stars” Class of 20242025 game kicked things off and featured top players from the Inland Empire including local talents: Matt Mendias, Norco – 16 points, Liam Hodgkinson, TVHS – 2 points; Jacob Groves, Chaparral – 15 points; Malik Wethers, Murrieta Valley (defensive standout), Maurice Turner, Lakeside – 10 points, 6 rebounds; Jaden Ortega, Liberty – 5 points; Charles Knight, Valley View – 14 points; Augustine Youssef, Desert Christian – 16 points; Semaj Carter, Rancho Verde – 16 points. The game MVP was Jeremiah Davis of King High School who finished with 17 points,
4 rebounds and 3 assists. Game notes: The Visitors were down 14 points with 3 minutes to go and a furious rally (4 three-pointers in a row from Groves) from the home team helped them win the game, 95-94.
“The kids all competed hard,” Malecki said. “There is a very positive outlook ahead for the freshmen and sophomores from the area.”
According to Malecki, the 20232024 “Rising Stars” game was the game of the night with “inspiring talent and great team play, including 44 points from 6’5” guard, Brayden Burries of Roosevelt High School.” Burries, the MVP of the game, currently has multiple Division 1 offers and helped the Visitors team win 117-100.
Players highlights came from: Mathias Tinker (6’6” – 2024; MLK) – 9 points, 2 rebounds; Caelin Anderson (6’6” – 2024; Rancho Verde) 9 points, 4 rebounds; Aaron Glass (6’2” –2025; Rancho Cucamonga) 22 points (Multiple Division 1 offers); Isaiah Peters (6’3” – 2024; Norco) 5 points; Zach Buley (6’2” – 2024; Palm Springs) 11 points; Stephen Castleberry (6’0” – 2024; San Jacinto) 9 points; Jalen Tiggett (6’5” – 2024, Liberty) 5 points; Isaiah Tiggett (6’5” – 2024, Liberty) 16 points; Hunter Kennedy (6’3” – 2024, Murrieta Mesa) 10 points; Jory Valencia (6’4” – 2024, CSDR) 7 points.
Leading to the final all-star game of the night, the three-point contest was won by Jacob Lucas from Lakeside, who hit seventeen
3-pointers in one minute. The slam dunk contest was won by James Otieno of Aquinas as he brought the house down with a jam that had to be seen in person.
The 17th Annual Desert Valley All-Star game ended in a tie with both teams putting 109 points on the board and did not need a winner, as everyone involved succeeded on the day. The MVP was Keismer Foster of Aquinas with a 25-point performance.
Other top performers were Prince Turner of Lakeside with 17 points, Walker Weir of Murrieta Valley with 9 points and Diego Saucedo of Norco with 10 points.
Full rosters for the game were: Home Team. Head Coach: Eddie Algarin, Lakeside. Players: Austin Nassar, Rancho Christian – G; Jaitice Hayes, Moreno Valley – G; Gary Dotson, Vista Murrieta – PG; Prince Turner, Lakeside – G; Jacob Lucas, Lakeside – G; Keismer Foster, Aquinas – PG; Diego Saucedo, Norco – G; Walker Weir, Murrieta Valley – F; Mike McNair, Linfield – G; Shadale Knight, Rancho Cucamonga – PG; Bailey Chambers, Rancho Christian – G; James Otieno, Aquinas – F; Jordan Daniels, Ramona – G; Jarod Myer, Citrus Hill – F. Visitors Team. Head Coach: Ed Thomas, Temescal Canyon. Players: James Di Miceli, Murrieta Mesa – F; Ruben Sevilla, Hillcrest – PG; Juan Martinez, Perris – G; DeWayne
Patterson, Rancho Mirage – G; Cody Gorden – Palm Springs – G; Emmanuel Koahau, Canyon Springs – W; Trevor Clark, Temescal Canyon – C; Nasir Brown, Aquinas – W; Scot Davis, Patriot – G; Jerimiyah Smith, Rancho Cucamonga – F; Steve Shuffleton, Palm Desert – G; Nate Simon, Roosevelt – PG; BJ Knight, Valley View – G; Jayceon Smith, MLK – G; Martin Gumwell, Rancho Christian – C. Coaches at event included Brian Wethers, Murrieta Valley; Respp Relatores, Jurupa Hills HS; Troy Holland, Rialto HS; Ed Thomas, Temescal Canyon; Eddie Algarin, Lakeside; John Romagnoli, Summit; Carlos Castillo, Norco (2024 game); and Rahmeel Greene, San Bernardino.
Malecki’s next two events are Saturday, May 6, at Santa Rosa Academy and Saturday, Aug. 26, at Life Pacific University in San Dimas, and San Dimas High School.
“Our events do sell out, so if you’re a 2023-2027 player, please reach out to me,” Malecki said.
For more information on these events and more, email Icemenbball@gmail.com for registration links, and follow Todd Malecki on Twitter at @toddmalecki. More photos from the event can be found online in the sports section at www.myvalleynews.com
JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia.com
Derryl Trujillo
Sports Writer
TEMECULA – “Who says you can’t go home?” goes the song lyric from Bon Jovi.
Recently, a trio of Southwestern League girls’ golf alums in Kaila Higgins (Cal State San Marcos), Mackenzie Carpenter (MSU Denver) and Alli Kim (Point Loma), returned to their old high school stomping grounds for the Cal State San Marcos Shootout.
The tournament was contested March 27 and 28 at a Temecula Creek Inn course set to play at 6,081 yards and a par of 72.
Kim is a 2016 graduate of Vista Murrieta High School where she played four years of golf for coach Ryan Heise and was the first Bronco women’s golfer to ever reach the state championship. She was named the 2016 VMHS Women’s Scholar Athlete of the Year and earned all-league honors all four years. Prior to PLNU, Kim played one season at UNLV.
At the Cal State San Marcos Shootout, Kim earned tournament medalist honors for the tenth time as a Sea Lion with scores of 72-74=146 (+2). She defeated CSUSM’s Breanne Horn by one shot.
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in the first inning when Jonas Ballesteros grounded out, scoring Cooper Rasmussen, and scored again in the top of the fourth when Chase Blackwell took home on an error on the mound from Gonzalez.
Both pitchers kept the game close through the sixth inning, with Doughty keeping the Rams hitless until Michael Israel broke the no-hitter open with a single, which was followed by a CJ Moran triple, plating Israel. Gonzalez would help his own cause with the next at-bat, knocking an RBI base hit to tie the game. With the game tied at two runs apiece and the Rams batting in the bottom of the sixth, freshman Tanner Blackmon singled on a 2-2 count, scoring a run, and igniting the Rams offense.
After snatching the lead late in the game, Murrieta Mesa would hang on for a 4-2 victory over the Pumas.
Gonzalez lasted six and a third innings, allowing six hits and two runs while striking out four and walking one, picking up the win for the Rams. Moran led Murrieta Mesa with two hits in three at bats while Rasmussen went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Chaparral.
Great Oak – 4, Murrieta Valley – 1
Game two of the day saw the Wolfpack rebound from that stunning Monday loss to the Rams as they dealt Murrieta Valley a heartbreaking loss at The Diamond. The game was tied at 1-1 with Great Oak batting in the bottom of the fifth when sophomore Reagan Ricken singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run. That single would spark a 3-run inning for the Wolfpack, a lead that the Nighthawks could not bounce back from.
Reagan’s older brother, Riley Ricken, a senior left-handed pitcher, picked up the victory, allowing four hits and one run over five innings, striking out nine. Reagan Ricken would also pitch in relief, along with Braden Wauschek, who entered the game
“I wasn’t playing great this week, but I know this course pretty well and that played to my advantage,” Kim said in a Point Loma interview.
“I stayed calm over those last couple of holes knowing that it wasn’t over just because I was behind heading into 17.”
Her streak of wins ended at the WT Desert Invitational in Tucson, April 3 and 4 with a runner up finish.
Meanwhile, Higgins, a 2020 graduate from Great Oak High School, who transferred to CSUSM after spending her freshman year
at Chapman, had rounds of 8674=160 (+16) and recorded a T29 finish competing as an individual. Carpenter, who also attended Great Oak, graduating in 2021, recorded a top 20 finish with rounds of 81-76=157 (+15) to round out the trio.
On the team side, Simon Fraser University (Canada) won with a score of 610, defeating Point Loma by a pair of shots and Cal State San Marcos by five shots.
CCAA tournament competition for Cal State San Marcos took place earlier this week at Riverside’s
Victoria Club where the Cougars looked to defend their team title of a year ago. Morgan Sjoerdsma (CSULA) is the conference’s individual champion. PacWest tournament play took place earlier this week as well at Wigwam Golf
Club in Litchfield Park, Arizona. Details from both tournaments will be filed in an online update. Derryl Trujillo can be reached at socaltrekkie@gmail.com . Article contributions made by Valley News Sports Editor JP
out of the bullpen to help close out the game. Great Oak was led at the plate by Ryan Lee who had a hit with two RBIs.
Ian Mowad took the loss for Murrieta Valley. The hurler surrendered four runs on five hits over five innings, striking out two. Tegan Melanson, Rainn McMillan, Rafael Piceno and Jacob Loving each collected one hit on offense for Murrieta Valley.
Temecula Valley – 8, Vista
Murrieta – 0
The final game of the triple header took place under the lights, which was a battle between the defending Southwestern League champion Broncos and the third place Golden Bears.
In a stunning upset, Temecula Valley defeated Vista Murrieta
8-0 as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. The Golden Bears secured the victory thanks to six runs in the first inning.
Grant Yzermans, Cody Liscio, Reece Klippel, Mason Burkhardt and Noah Barba each had RBIs
in the inning that ultimately took the wind out of the Broncos’ sails. Barba, Liscio and Yzermans all had multiple hits for the Golden Bears as Adler Cecil got the win on the mound. The lefty (who has 4 wins, 50 Ks and boasts a .019 ERA*) allowed two hits and zero runs over six and two-thirds innings, striking out seven. Logan Long threw one-third of an inning in relief out of the bullpen.
Jorge Rodriguez took the loss, allowing nine hits and eight runs while striking out one and walking one. Vaughn Neckar and David Ruth had the only hits for the Broncos with one apiece.
Southwestern League play continued Friday, April 14, with a double header at Chaparral against the Rams while Vista Murrieta hosted Temecula Valley and Murrieta Valley welcomed Great Oak. The final scores of those games were Murrieta Mesa – 9, Chaparral – 2 (Game 1); Chaparral – 5, Murrieta Mesa – 4 (Game 2); Vista Murrieta – 5,
PERRIS – After traveling to face California Military Institute in double-header action this past Saturday, April 15, the Santa Rosa Academy Rangers softball team have, on average, been scoring 12 runs a game, while only letting up less than one run to their opponents. Against CMI, the Rangers would put 29 runs on the board in the two games they played that day, holding the Rough Riders scoreless in both games.
Nuview Bridge, in a 20-6 loss, and Desert Christian, in a 16-2 loss, are the only South Valley League opponents that have scored against Santa Rosa (9-21 overall, 7-0 in league), while every other opponent has suffered the same fate as CMI. San Jacinto Valley Academy is also on a collision course to be the top team, garnishing an overall record of 102, and are also undefeated at 5-0 in SVL play.
The two teams will meet up this week (Friday, April 21) and again next week on Thursday, April 27, as the regular season concludes. The SVL defending champion Rangers are led offensively by Faith Krueger (.800 batting average, 24 hits, 9 doubles, 5 triples and 3 HRs) and Lisa Cante (.783 batting average, 18 hits, 9 doubles, 1 triple and 1 HR), while Jordan Krueger (.30 ERA, 50 Ks) and Kadence Bernard (2.88 ERA, 24 Ks) toe the rubber to lead the defense. The two aces also have three wins each.
San Jacinto Valley Academy is led defensively by pitchers Avalika Arana (19 Ks) and RhiannonSonia Rodriguez, who boasts a 3.13 ERA, and on offense by Dianara Aleman with her twenty hits (.625 batting average). It should be an exciting race between the two teams as the postseason gets closer with a title on the line.
JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia. com
PERRIS – One week after a disastrous night at the Ventura Raceway, Jeff Dyer is stepping out of his lightning sprint and back into his 410 Sprint Car for Saturday’s USAC/CRA race at Perris Auto Speedway. It will be the first time Dyer has steered the bright yellow No. 39 car onto a track since his March 11 Open Comp race at the Imperial Valley Raceway.
The last time Dyer, 40, raced the 410 was the first time running the engine he purchased from Heidi and Cody Williams. He was running near the top five the entire time he was on the track. Unfortunately, mechanical woes knocked him out of the race late in the going. Fortunately, the problem was only a couple of broken rocker arms and a lifter.
“It felt pretty good and to be honest with you, we were probably running on six or seven cylinders the whole weekend,” Dyer said. “We still did a lot better than I thought it would have. We were pretty happy with it.”
Dyer was happy with the first run of the new engine, but the same cannot be said for last week’s California Lightning Sprint Car Series race at the Bakersfield Speedway. Things on the track billed as “The West’s Fastest 1/3 Mile Banked Clay Oval,” started
time since early March Saturday,
disaster was about to strike again, and believe it or not, again. He first broke a right front shock and then had a scary moment when a fuel line broke and he ran out of fuel.
downhill in a hurry again. Jeff started third in the main, but
“I thought it was leaking from
the return line, but it was leaking from the rail,” Dyer said. “I was incredibly surprised I did not catch on fire…and I was covered in fuel, too. I could have been the human torch.”
In addition to driving the 410 on Saturday, Jeff and Seth were both slated to drive in the POWRi Southwest Lightning Sprint Car portion of the program. But with Seth’s engine being blown and a new one not going to be here in time, they will sit out of lightning racing until early May.
Jeff is racing in memory of his grandparents, Glenn and Beverly Sels, throughout the 2023 season and would like to thank the following for making the 2023 racing campaign possible in the No. 4 and No. 4Jr. Lightning Sprint Cars: Dependable Machine Inc., Haircuts By Susie, Jobu Racing, LBA Investigations and Dyer Motorsports.
Fans can see Dyer’s return to 410 sprint car racing in person on Saturday at Perris. For those who wish to purchase advance tickets, they are available until noon on Saturday at www.tix.com/ ticket-sales/pas/7 or by calling 800-595-4849. Special thanks to Scott Daloisio for contributing to this article.
Submitted by Perris Auto Speedway.
off bright enough when Jeff was the fastest qualifier of the night. From that point on, things spiraled downhill in a hurry. In the first heat of the night, Jeff’s 16-year-old son Seth blew
an engine. If that was not enough, a water line let go in Jeff’s car at the end of the second heat. As hard as it is to believe, things wentJeff Dyer will return to 410 Sprint Car battles in his bright yellow No. 39 car for the first April 22, at Perris Auto Speedway. Santa Rosa Academy’s Ella Rael drives the softball in a recent South Valley League game. Santa Rosa Academy pitcher Kadence Bernard (23) pitched a 5-inning nohitter against California Military Institute Saturday, April 15. [Right] Paloma Pedini (4) makes the throw to first for the out in a recent game for Santa Rosa Academy. Valley News/Doug Allen photo Valley News/Action Captures Media Group photos
TEMECULA – Temecula
Valley Hospital received a grant by the city of Temecula totaling $1 million toward mental health. The funding agreement, signed and executed by City Manager Aaron Adams was based on the city council’s direction in late 2022 to grant the hospital $1 million from the community reinvestment grant program. The city council established the program to provide grants to organizations providing behavioral health and social services to persons living or working in Temecula.
“This funding will assist TVH in providing behavioral health services to assist at-risk veterans, active-duty military, first responders, youth and homeless individuals in need of behavioral or mental health services, that reside or work in the city of Temecula in furtherance of the health, safety and general welfare of the community,” Adams said.
Darlene Wetton, CEO of Temecula Valley Hospital, shared that she is honored to be a recipient of the grant funds.
“There is a significant shortage of available services to support the behavioral health needs of the community’s at-risk populations,” Wetton said. “Sadly, the Riverside University Health System – Public Health reports a suicide rate of 11.8 per 100,000 in Riverside County which can be compared to a 10.5 suicide rate per 100,000 in California between 2018 and 2020.
“The funds provided shall be used to build awareness through community education, and most importantly, introduce behavioral health programs that will be critical in servicing first responders, active-duty military and our honored veterans. This program, hosted at the hospital, will be led by trained social worker, Kelly Felton,” she said.
Felton is a licensed clinical social worker who earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of Southern California and a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Fort Hays State University. She is trained in crisis management and stabilization, conflict resolution, investigations, program development and has facilitated prevention and intervention community groups and worked in community outreach programs.
“I am excited and honored to embark on this incredible opportunity for our hospital, in partnership with the city of Temecula, to provide a muchneeded, elevated level of care for our community,” Felton said.
Felton said she is committed and passionate about working toward equitable access to behavioral health services across all communities; utilizing best practices to make a positive impact
Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
Special to the Valley News
April marks National Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to highlight the dangers of alcohol misuse. Alcohol contributed to more than 200 diseases and injury-related health conditions, ranging from liver diseases, road injuries, and violence, to cancers, cardiovascular diseases, suicides, tuberculosis and HIV/ AIDS, according to The National Institutes of Health, which offers additional facts and statistics about alcohol misuse in the
United States online at https:// www.niaaa.nih.gov/.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Dietary Guidelines for Alcohol defined drinking in moderation as one drink or less in a day for women and two drinks or less in a day for men. The NIH defines a standard drink as having about 14 grams of pure alcohol, which can be found in 12 ounces of regular beer at about 5% alcohol; 5 ounces of wine at about 12% alcohol and 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits at about 40% alcohol.
Watch for the warning signs of alcohol misuse.
As people cope with the challenges in their daily lives, it is important to be sure to stay healthy and resilient. Alcohol misuse is any consumption of alcohol that exceeds the recommended daily limits and can include uncontrolled drinking and a preoccupation with alcohol. A person may have a drinking problem if they have any of the following symptoms: inability to stop drinking even if one wants to; difficulty controlling the amount one drinks; challenges in personal or professional
and supporting and enhancing individual and community health.
For information on Temecula
Valley Hospital’s proposed master facility expansion plan, visit http:// www.temeculavalleyhospital.
relationships due to drinking; hoarding, stashing or excessively seeking out alcohol; risky behaviors due while drinking, such as driving, swimming, or unsafe sex; combining alcohol with other addictive substances and/ or drinking to manage emotional stress or trauma.
What can individuals do?
Here are some steps individuals can take to ensure that alcohol doesn’t become a problem for the person or their loved ones. The short self-assessment found at https://www.rethinkingdrinking. niaaa.nih.gov/How-much-is-too-
com/about/news/master-facilityexpansion-plan.
Submitted by Temecula Valley Hospital.
much/Whats-the-harm/WhatAre-Symptoms-Of-Alcohol-UseDisorder.aspx evaluates drinking habits and can be shared with friends and family. Educate oneself about the basics of alcohol use, including drink limits and work to stay within those limits. More information can be found at https://www.niaaa.nih. gov/alcohols-effects-health
If you or someone you know needs assistance due to alcohol or substance abuse, contact a licensed qualified therapist or organization that specializes in substance abuse.
Joe Naiman Writer
Riverside County will be seeking a new Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health office in the San Jacinto area.
A 5-0 county Board of Supervisors vote Tuesday, April 4, approved in principle the new office in or near the city of San Jacinto. Although no specific site was selected the county’s Facilities Management department was authorized to identify suitable office space for lease of approximately 5,000 square feet to support Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health
in or around San Jacinto including existing buildings which may be suitable. Facilities Management was also given the authority to negotiate with landlords and to prepare the necessary lease documents for submission to the county board of supervisors for subsequent approval.
The current Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health facility in the San Jacinto area is in the 1300 block of State Street in San Jacinto. It no longer fully meets the service and program needs of the nearby community. A building of approximately 5,000 square feet would allow for additional services. Facilities
Management has determined that there is no suitable county-owned space available in the region which could provide for the need. The new location will provide space for staff in the New Life,
Forensic Full-Service Partnership, Laura’s Law Assisted Outpatient Treatment and Justice Outreach Team programs. The criteria for the new facility includes being close to public transportation so
that residents who utilize public transportation can have access to the services.
Joe Naiman can be reached by email at jnaiman@reedermedia. com
Hemet
Tony AultStaff Writer
Yxstian Gutierrez, Riverside County’s Fifth District Supervisor, recently announced the Riverside County Transportation Commission will begin work on Phase 7 of the current Highway 79 safety project that will realign Gilman Springs Road at Highway 60 in Moreno Valley to the cities of San Jacinto and Hemet, the main route used to reach Soboba Casino Resort, Mt. San Jacinto College and Golden Era Productions.
He said of the current Phase 6 and 7 on the safety project, “For far too long, this road has seen much death and devastation from terrible yet preventable auto accidents. This is another significant step towards preventing these accidents and ensuring our residents can make it home safely to their family and friends.”
Phase 7 will provide a 4-footwide painted median and 5-footwide paved outside shoulders between highways 60 and 79. Phase 8 has also begun, replacing the existing bridge at Potrero Creek and realigning curves
on Gilman Springs Road in the vicinity of the bridge.
In addition, Gutierrez said Riverside County applied for Office of Traffic Safety grants for additional enforcement by the California Highway Patrol and educational safety campaigns throughout the corridor. The County’s Transportation Department has also collaborated with the CHP and developed strategies for additional safety improvements to be incorporated into the project.
For more information and updates, visit the Transportation Department website at https:// rctlma.org/trans or follow RivCo Now on social media.
Wildomar In Wildomar, the Segment 1 Bundy Canyon Improvement Project is substantially complete.
Wet weather conditions have caused delays. The Oak Canyon Drive intersection has been completed and reopened to traffic, and the final surface paving has been completed on the south side of Bundy Canyon Road. The remaining work will include ongoing temporary closure at Cherry
Street to complete intersection related improvements, final paving improvements on the west end of the project between the I-15 Freeway and Cherry Street, replacement of a portion of paving that did not meet contract requirements, installation of traffic signage and striping and activation of traffic signals. Based on the contractor’s latest schedule, staff expects the project to be complete by mid-May, weather permitting.
Lake Elsinore Caltrans continues work on State Route 74 in Riverside County from the Riverside and Orange county border to Monte Vista Street just west of Lake Elsinore. Crews will perform work in various locations throughout the project zone. There may be some weeknight full closures on some lanes with oneway traffic control with escorts in place from 8 p.m. to 9:59 p.m. During the hours of 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., the route will be closed to through traffic. Work will take place nightly, east of the Riverside County line on SR-74, Monday through Friday. Weeknight work concludes Saturday, April 22 at 5 a.m.
A major Stetson Avenue Rehabilitation project in Hemet is well underway with curbs and gutters installed and pavement resurfacing occurring from Girard St. east bringing some traffic delays and rerouting as weather improves.
In Hemet, the California Department of Transportation is continuing its work on the $1.3 million safety project on State Route 79. The project is upgrading a traffic signal, reconstructing and upgrading sidewalks, curb ramps and driveways to current Americans with Disabilities Act standards at the intersection of E. Latham Avenue. Crews continue excavating, removing and pouring concrete. Temporary pedestrian access will be provided as field conditions allow. Use caution in and around the construction zone.
Eastern Municipal Water District is continuing its work on replacing a major storm drain system on Sanderson Ave. up to Esplanade in Hemet and San Jacinto that may require some traffic control.
Banning Caltrans continues work on a
$2 million project to rehabilitate existing planting, landscaping and upgrade of irrigation facilities to current water efficient technology and provide erosion control on Interstate 10 at 8th Street in the City of Banning. Crews continue working on landscaping and irrigation facilities in and near the I-10 from .25 miles west of 8th St. to S. San Gorgonio Ave. Weather may affect work schedules, planned for Mondays through Fridays from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
Palm Springs
Caltrans continues work on a $5.5 million project to construct and upgrade curb ramps to ADA standards and modify signal and lighting systems on State Route 111 in Palm Springs. Work is weather and temperature dependent. Crews continue work at various locations on SR-111 from Lawrence Crossley Rd. to W. Gateway Dr. A minimum of one lane will be open in each direction at all times. Daily closures are expected through Friday, April 21 between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tony Ault can be reached at tault@reedermedia.com
Through a partnership between the Bicentennial Freedom Mural Conservancy, Friends of the Prado Dam Mural, Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Riverside County Regional Park & OpenSpace District and the United States Army Corps of Engineers – Los Angeles District, as well as substantial support from U.S.
Rep. Ken Calvert and Riverside
County Supervisor Karen Spiegel, supporters of the Prado Dam bicentennial mural, will finally witness its restoration. Supporters secured $140,000 from sponsors to paint the original mural onto the recently cleaned cement canvas.
Friends of the Prado Dam Mural worked diligently to secure sponsorships to fully fund the painting of the mural, which began Wednesday, April 5, by One Way Painters.
CORONA – The Prado Dam Bicentennial Mural Restoration Painting project has begun, marking a rebirth for the iconic
Inland Empire landmark along with state Route 91. This project aims to restore the mural’s vibrant red, white and blues in
the 1776-1976 design, which have significantly aged in the nearly five decades since it was originally painted.
“The Prado Dam Bicentennial Mural is a symbol of our region’s history and resilience,” Spiegel of Riverside County’s Second District said. “The restoration project is a testament to our commitment to preserving our heritage and ensuring that future generations can appreciate the beauty and significance of this
Julie Watson
Associated Press
The tiny rain-fed wildflowers, no bigger than a few inches, are so vivid and abundant across California this year that their hues of purple and yellow look like paint swatches from space.
From the mist-shrouded San Francisco Bay Area to the Mexican border and across the deserts of Arizona, there are flashes of color popping up after an unusually wet winter helped produce a so-called “Superbloom.”
A series of powerful storms dumped record amounts of rain and snow across California, replenishing reservoirs, bringing an end — mostly — to the state’s
three-year drought, and setting prime conditions for millions of dormant seeds to sprout. Botanists say wildflowers are expected to be blooming well into May, with some areas just starting.
“One of the things unique about this year is how incredibly widespread it is,” Naomi Fraga, director of conservation programs at the California Botanic Garden, said. “It’s pretty spectacular.”
Superblooms often follow wet winters, according to experts.
University of California ecologists have counted 10 Superblooms in Southern California’s AnzaBorrego Desert over four decades. Nine of the 10 blooms occurred after winters when precipitation was higher than average.
In Arizona’s deserts, blue lupine and orange poppies surround towering saguaro cactus, while delicate orchids dot Northern California’s forests, like the calypso orchid or “fairy-slipper.”
North of Los Angeles, visitors from around the globe have been making the trek to the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve to see the burst of orange and yellow flowers, which extended well beyond the park’s borders this year. On a recent afternoon, people pulled over along the freeway to shoot selfies with California’s official state flower.
In the low desert of Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California, too many wildflowers have sprouted up to list, according
to the Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants. The barren landscape has come alive with Canterbury bells, purple mat and yellow cups. Fragrant blooms can be smelled from car windows, and their colors captured from space.
Satellite images of Carrizo Plain National Monument, just west of Bakersfield, taken on April 6 and released by NASA, show valleys surrounded by craggy mountains with a coating of deep purple. Images of the same area from the previous year when California was in severe drought showed it was mostly brown.
“Extensive patches of blue tones invade the view of places,” actor Joe Spanos said Friday, April 14,
landmark. We are grateful to the talented painters leading this project and look forward to celebrating the completion of this important endeavor.”
A groundbreaking ceremony was held in September 2022 to celebrate the original high school group that painted the mural in 1976 and their work to have it restored. The original lead-based mural was removed in February with $2.5 million in federal funding secured by Calvert –Congressional District 42. After significant work on behalf of the Friends of the Prado Dam Mural, sponsors and stakeholders, enough funding was raised to have the mural repainted in its original design.
To learn more about the Prado Dam bicentennial mural restoration, visit http:// friendsofthepradodammural. com/ or contact Peter Usle at peterusle@aol.com
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narrating the foundation’s report on its wildflower hotline about what can be seen in the Carrizo Plain region.
He goes on to describe driving along the base of Mount Figaro and spying “yellow buttercups, beautiful blue fiesta flowers and sky lupines, dazzling white milkmaids and popcorn flowers. There are shooting stars scattered about too. Nuggets of California golden violets can be found embedded everywhere.”
Experts ask people to not trample the flowers. Lake Elsinore recently closed a popular viewing area after being bombarded during previous Superblooms, causing public safety concerns.
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Billionaire Twitter CEO Elon Musk warned Fox News host and Daily Caller co-founder Tucker Carlson about how artificial intelligence (AI) could potentially destroy civilization.
Carlson announced Friday that his upcoming interview with Musk will air Monday. Fox released a clip from the interview Friday featuring Musk’s warning about artificial intelligence.
“AI is more dangerous than,
say, mismanaged aircraft design or production maintenance or bad car production,” Musk said. “In the sense that it has the potential — however small one may regard that probability, but it is non-trivial — it has the potential of civilization destruction.”
Musk in March signed his name to a letter by AI researchers urging AI companies to pause experiments for at least six months. The letter has over 30,000 signatures and describes the potential risks posed by AI systems competing with
humans.
Still, Musk is reportedly working on an artificial intelligence startup to challenge ChatGPT, the viral AI chatbot taking the tech world by storm. He is assembling a team of researchers, including former Google AI researcher Igor Babuschkin, at his new AI startup, according to the Financial Times. Musk was an early investor in OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, and derided AI as “woke” because of its left-leaning political bias.
A large share of the shoplifting crimes in New York City are committed by the same people, according the New York Times (NYT).
Roughly a third of the city’s shoplifting crimes were committed by the same 327 people. This cohort accounted for over 6,000 arrests and rearrests, according to reporting by the NYT. The report also claims 18 department stores and 7 department chains accounted for 20 percent of the targeted locations.
Law enforcement have said a slate of shoplifting rings have wrecked havoc on the city’s retail, and lax bail laws have made it very difficult to hold them to account.
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Disgraced former Biden Energy Department (DOE) official Sam Brinton pleaded no contest April 11, to allegedly stealing luggage from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, court records reportedly show.
Brinton was given a 180-day suspended jail term and ordered to pay $3,670.74 of restitution for the July 2022 incident, Fox 5 first reported Thursday, citing court records. Security footage caught
The report states that the escalating level of robberies and violence in the city have cast a chill over the city’s shop owners.
“Every day, they’re going into work as they usually do and they’re not sure if the person walking in is there to rob them, going to steal from their store or start an issue where it just escalates to a point where they can’t control it,” a shopkeeper told NYT.
Shoplifting has been a major problem for retail stores in recent years. In December of 2022, Walmart CEO Doug McMillion said that theft would cause the retailer to raise prices and shutdown certain stores.
“If that’s not corrected over time, prices will be higher, and/or stores will close,” McMillion said.
Brinton taking a woman’s luggage from the Las Vegas airport, and Brinton became a prime suspect after being accused of similar luggage theft in Minneapolis, 8 News Now reported.
Brinton, who identifies as “nonbinary” and uses “they/them” pronouns, had been serving as the DOE’s Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Office of Spent Fuel and Waste Disposition (NE-8) at the time of the alleged Las Vegas luggage theft.
Brinton faced felony grand larceny charges for the alleged
incident in December 2022, shortly after the ex-Biden official was charged for the alleged luggage theft in Minneapolis. Brinton was released without bail after an initial court appearance for the Minneapolis incident.
The DOE terminated Brinton’s employment because of the charges in December 2022. Brinton oversaw programs related to nuclear fuel and radioactive waste at the department.
The former energy official first rose to prominence as an outspoken LGBTQ activist and became
the first “genderfluid” person to hold a federal leadership role. Brinton’s past allegations about being tortured in a gay conversion therapy clinic have been denied by the ex-officials family.
Wolf Store Road. Lech, considered by many to be the leading historian for Riverside County, serves as a commissioner on the Riverside County Historical Commission and is the editor of the Chronicles of Riverside County, a prestigious history journal.
According to Lech, “The Ortega Highway, linking Orange and Riverside counties, was a hardfought effort by residents on both sides of the Santa Ana Mountains. Many people wanted it, but getting it was another story.”
In his presentation, Lech will discuss events of 30 years’ duration leading up to the eventual opening of the scenic highway.
There is no charge for the presentation which will also be live-streamed and archived on the Temecula Valley Historical Society’s Facebook page.
University’s annual Symposium was held on April 12. Symposium celebrates academic achievement and has become a tradition at Piedmont. Students apply and must be accepted to participate in the event, which is held on both the Demorest and Athens campuses.
Created to encourage deeper learning experiences, the Piedmont Symposium first took place in 2019. That year, students presented 88 research projects. This year, 369 students presented 224 projects.
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Highway” at 6 p.m. on Monday April 24 at the Little Temecula History Center, the red barn at the corner of Redhawk Parkway and
For any questions, please contact Rebecca Farnbach at info@temeculahistory.org
This year’s daylong event featured topics like “Auditioning in the Digital Age,” “Relationship between Coaching Philosophy and Team Success,” and “The Importance of Medical Interpreters in Hospital Settings.”
Among the participants was Frances Kalin of Temecula.
“It was so great to feel the excitement on campus and to see parents, grandparents, and siblings support their Piedmont students at the event as well as
faculty, staff, and students,” said Associate Biology Professor Dr. Julia Schmitz, who oversees the Symposium each year.
Schmitz said 133 faculty, staff, and students volunteered as judges, room assistants, and emcees. There were 98 oral presentations and 68 posters in Demorest, each with five to six volunteers on hand. The same was true in Athens, where students presented 45 oral sessions and 13 posters.
The sixth Piedmont Symposium will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
For more information, visit piedmont.edu/symposium. About Piedmont University
Piedmont University is one of the most dynamic small universities in the Southeast. Its 300-acre residential campus is nestled in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains. Founded in 1897, Piedmont is a comprehensive liberal arts institution offering a variety of career-oriented majors in the arts and sciences, business, education, and nursing.
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kyle
Patane of Murrieta was named to the fall 2022 University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences dean’s list for his hard work and commitment to learning.
More than 1,825 undergraduate students have qualified for the fall College of Arts & Sciences dean’s list. Students on the dean’s list earned 12 or more credit hours as letter grades with a minimum 3.60
GPA for the semester.
The mission of the College of Arts & Sciences is to cultivate elevated student learning and experiences, advance innovative research and scholarship and positively impact the lives of people in the Commonwealth, nation and world.
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U.S. Marine Matt Perella and his crew of companions have taken to the roads and trails across the United States, walking crosscountry to raise awareness for veterans suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder and to raise funds to build The Righteous Life Rescue Ranch in Asheville, North Carolina.
Perella, his quarterhorse gelding Buck and his canine buddy Raffe, an Alaskan Malamute/Australian Shepherd mix, are on a difficult, yet very rewarding mission.
“I started this journey last year,” he said. “We set out to set the world record for crossing the country the fastest but with a dog along the way. We are the Three Amigos: Matt, Buck and my dog Raffe who is up in my safety truck right now, he no longer walks with us.”
Perella’s focus is to raise awareness for veterans affected by PTSD, a disorder in which a person has difficulty recovering after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, and prevalent among those veterans that have seen combat.
“The three of us started in Delaware May first last year and we walked 2,200 miles from there to California, Missouri. We stopped the journey there and we have now restarted things,” Perella said.
The sight of a rugged cowboy astride a fine, well-bred stocky horse coursing through Fallbrook and Temecula had social media and phone lines buzzing. Soon his socials were discovered and information about his cause and love of his companions came to light.
“We’ve been out here in California for the last few months,” he said. “I was building a camper so I could hire a driver to come and
The Righteous Life Rescue Ranch founder Matt Perella and his horse Buck take a break after trotting up State Highway 371 in Aguanga Thursday, April 13.
Coaches lead their teams forward for introductions at the Anza High Country Recreation Little League opening ceremonies.
Hamilton High School Band and Color Guard members work washing cars to raise funds for their annual trip to Summer Band Camp at Troy University in Alabama. trip are memorable and help them become great leaders as well as musicians.”
Diane Sieker Staff Writer
Hamilton high and middle school students have been hard at work hosting car washes and fundraising events to raise money for a once-in-a-lifetime band trip. Parents, school staff and siblings are involved to support them. The car wash held Saturday, April 15, raised $721. Much
more is needed, and the students said they are motivated to make it happen.
“Hopefully, we can double that or at least make the same on our Saturday, May 6 car wash,” band leader Lovina Leon said. “We appreciate all who were able to help us today and look forward to seeing you again soon. Please spread the word. The experiences the students have on this yearly
The Sound of the South Summer Music/Leadership Camp will take place from June 11-15 this year, according to host Troy University’s website. The camp is open to incoming eighth grade through twelfth grade students and consists
Diane Sieker Staff Writer
High Country Recreation is winding up for another exciting Little League season hosting opening ceremonies Saturday, April 15. Many family members, friends and fans cheered wildly as the teams and players were introduced, while the athletes proudly stood confident.
HCR president Taylor Perluss and secretary Monica Parsons took the microphone providing valuable commentary as the teams, volunteers and coaches were highlighted.
Liam Kanouse led the Pledge of Allegiance to start off the event, then Kathy Blair performed her emotional rendition of the national
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Regular Happenings
ONGOING – Anza Electric
Cooperative and F.I.N.D. Food Bank off ers a free mobile food pantry the second Saturday of every month at the AEC office, 58470 Highway 371, from 10:3011:30 a.m. All are welcome. CalFresh application assistance and free community health services are also available. Bring your own reusable bags to take food home. Volunteers welcome. For more information, contact the AEC office at 951-763-4333.
Hamilton High School – Find out what is happening using Hamilton’s online calendar at http://www.hamiltonbobcats.net/ apps/events/calendar/
Hamilton Museum – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays at 39991 Contreras Road in Anza. For more information, call 951-763-1350 or visit http:// www.hamiltonmuseum.org. Find them on Facebook at “HamiltonMuseum-and-Ranch-Foundation.”
Backcountry Horsemen Redshank Riders – Meeting monthly on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. Locations change, so please contact Mike by email at stumblinl55@gmail.com or by calling (951) 760-9255.
Health, exercise, resources and recovery meetings
Fit after 50 – 10:30-11t:30 a.m.
Tuesday and Friday mornings at Anza Community Hall. Free. Wear comfortable clothes and supportive shoes. Call or text instructor Teresa Hoehn, at 951751-1462 for more information.
Narcotics Anonymous Meeting – 6 p.m. Every Tuesday at Shepherd Of The Valley Church, 56095 Pena Road, in Anza. Open participation.
Veterans’ Gathering Mondays
9-11 a.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 39075 Contreras Road, in Anza. Men and women veterans come to share and help each other deal with posttraumatic stress disorder and other difficulties. Call John Sheehan at 951-923-6153. If you need an advocate to help with VA benefits, call Ronnie Imel at 951-659-9884.
The Most Excellent Way –Christ-centered recovery program for all kinds of addiction meets Fridays from 7-8:30 p.m. and Tuesdays from 8-10 a.m. Program is court approved; child care is provided. Transportation help is available. The group meets at 58050 Highway 371; the cross street is Kirby Road in Anza.
AA Men’s Meeting – 7 p.m.
Meetings take place Thursdays at 39551 Kirby Road in Anza, south of Highway 371.
Alcoholics Anonymous – 8 p.m. Wednesday evenings at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road in Anza. For more information, call 951-763-4226.
Bereaved Parents of the USA
– The Aguanga-Anza Chapter of BPUSA will hold its meetings at 6 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 49109 Lakeshore Blvd. in Aguanga. For more information, contact chapter leader Linda Hardee at 951-5512826.
Free Mobile Health Clinic
Open every third Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointment is needed. Uninsured may only be seen in the Anza Community Hall’s parking lot or inside the hall.
Medication Assistance and Treatment for Opioid Dependence – Get treatment for heroin addiction. Transportation to the clinic is provided. For more information, contact Borrego Health’s Anza Community Health Center, 58581 Route 371, in Anza.
For more information, call 951763-4759.
Food ministries
F.U.N. Group weekly food ministry – Deliveries arrive noon Thursdays at the Anza Community Hall. To order a paid box and help feed those who can’t afford to pay, drop off payment and cash donations by Thursday at 1:30 p.m., to ERA Excel Realty, 56070 Highway 371, in Anza. Pay inside or drop off during the day in the red box outside. To drop it off, put name and request on an envelope with payment inside. A $30 box has about $100 worth of food and feeds six people. Half boxes are available for $15. Food is delivered once a week to those who cannot find a ride. For more information, call Bill Donahue at 951-288-0903.
Living Hope Christian Fellowship Community Dinner
1 p.m. Dinners are held the last Sunday of the month at the Anza Community Hall. All are welcome. Donations of time, money, etc. are always welcome.
Food for the Faithful – 8 a.m. The food bank hands out food the last Friday of the month until the food is gone. The clothes closet will be open too. Emergency food handed out as needed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. FFF is a non-denominational nonprofit. All in need are welcome; call Esther Barragan at 951-763-5636.
Bible Studies
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Anza Sunday Sacrament is held 10 a.m.; Sunday School is 11 a.m. Priesthood/Relief Society meets noon; Wednesday Boy Scouts gathers 6 p.m. and Youth Night is 7 p.m. For more information, call Ruiz at 951-445-7180 or Nathan at 760-399-0727. The Wednesday Genealogy/Family History Class, 5-8 p.m., is open to the public at 39075 Contreras Road in Anza.
Native Lighthouse Fellowship
10 a.m. The group meets the first Saturday of the month, and breakfast is served. All are welcome to fellowship together at the “Tribal Hall” below the casino in Anza. For more information, call Nella Heredia at 951-7630856.
Living Hope Bible Study –8-10 a.m. Tuesdays at Living Hope Christian Fellowship, 58050 Highway 371, in Anza. All are welcome. For more information, call Pastor Kevin at 951-763-1111. Anza RV Clubhouse – 7 p.m., the second Wednesday of the Month, Pastor Kevin officiates at 41560 Terwilliger Road in Anza. Monthly Christian Men’s Breakfast – 9 a.m. Breakfast takes place the fourth Saturday of each month and rotates to different locations. Contact Jeff Crawley at 951-763-1257 for more information.
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church – 10 a.m. Weekly Wednesday Bible study takes place at 56095 Pena Road in Anza. Call 951-763-4226 for more information.
Valley Gospel Chapel – 7 a.m. Saturday Men’s Study meets
weekly with breakfast usually served at 43275 Chapman Road in the Terwilliger area of Anza. For more information, call 951763-4622.
Anza First Southern Baptist Church - Begin your week with Sunday School for all ages at 9 a.m., followed by Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m. On Sunday nights, the church has prayer on the 1st and 4th Sundays from 6-7 p.m. and Bible study on the 2nd and 3rd Sundays from 6-8 p.m. On Monday evenings, from 6-8 p.m., the youth group (6th to 12th grade) meets for games and Bible study.
Anza Baptist Church also offers Men’s and Women’s Ministries, a Homeschool Support Group, Summer Vacation Bible School, and Senior’s Ministry. The church office is open Wednesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The church is located at 39200 Rolling Hills Road in Anza. For more information, contact the church at 951-763-4937 or visit www. anzabaptistchurch.com
Clubs
Anza Valley VFW Post 1873
Capt. John Francis Drivick III Post, the Ladies’ and Men’s Auxiliaries are located at 59011 Bailey Road in Anza. Mail P.O. Box 390433. Request monthly newsletter and or weekly menu by email at vfw1873anzaca@ gmail.com. For more information, call 951-763-4439 or visit http:// vfw1873.org
High Country 4-H Club – 6:30 p.m. Meetings are on the third Wednesday of the month, except February, at Anza Community Hall. 4-H Club is for youth 5 to 19 years old offering a variety of projects. High Country 4-H Club is open to children living in the Anza, Aguanga and surrounding areas. For more information, call Allison Renck at 951-663-5452.
Anza Valley Artists Meetings – 1 p.m. Meetings are the third Saturday of each month at various locations. Share art, ideas and participate in shows. Guest speakers are always needed. For more information, call president Rosie Grindle at 951-928-1248. Find helpful art tips at http://www. facebook.com/AnzaValleyArtists/ Anza Quilter’s Club – 9:30 a.m. to noon. Meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road, in Anza.
Anza Valley Lions Club – The Anza Valley Lions Club has been reinstated and is open to all men and women who want to work together for the betterment of the community. The group is working on securing a new venue for meetings. Meetings and events are posted on the Anza Lions Club of Anza Valley Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/LionsofAnzaValley. For more information, email president Greg Sandling at President. AnzaLions@gmail.com or Chris Skinner at Secretary.AnzaLions@ gmail.com
Boy Scouts Troop 319 – Cub Scouts meet 6 p.m. every Tuesday, and Boy Scouts meet 7 p.m. every Wednesday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Contreras Road, south of state Route 371, in Anza. For more information, call Richard Hotchkiss at 951-551-3154.
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of classes in Concert Band, Drum Major, Dance, Majorette, Drum Line, Indoor Percussion and Colorguard.
Altogether, the band students will visit New Orleans, Louisiana and Mobile, Alabama in addition to attending leadership camp at Troy University campus.
“We have 11 students with four chaperones attending our annual trip to Summer Band Camp,” Leon said. “This year’s trip has the students attending a swamp tour while in New Orleans, visiting the New Orleans Jazz Museum which
Boys Scouts Troop 371 – Boy Scouts meet at Lake Riverside Estates. For more information, call Ginny Kinser at 909-702-7902.
Civil Air Patrol – Squadron 59 is looking for new members of all ages. For more information, call squadron commander Maj. Dennis Sheehan from the Anza area at 951-403-4940. To learn more and see the club’s meeting schedule, visit http://www.squadron59.org
Fire Explorer Program – 6 p.m. The program meets every second, third and fourth Tuesday of the month at Fire Station 29 on state Route 371 in Anza. Call 951763-5611 for information.
Redshank Riders – 7 p.m. Backcountry horsemen meet at the Little Red Schoolhouse in Anza, the second Thursday of each month. Visit http://www. redshankriders.com or call Carol Schmuhl for membership information at 951-663-6763.
Anza Thimble Club – The club meets the fi rst Thursday of the month at Valley Gospel Chapel, 43275 Chapman Road in Anza. The social hour is 11:30 a.m., and lunch is served at noon. Contact Carol Wright at 951-763-2884 for more information.
Organizations
Terwilliger Community Association – 6 p.m. Second Monday of the month at VFW Post 1873, 59011 Bailey Road, in Anza. Potluck dinner open to all. For more information, call Tonie Ford at 951-763-4560.
From the Heart Christian Women’s Ministries – Noon. Monthly luncheon and guest speaker are held the second Saturday of each month. The $5 charge covers lunch at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road, in Anza. From the Heart helps the area’s neediest children and invites all women and men to join in their mission. Donate or help with the rummage sales twice a year to raise funds for the cause or other events. For more information, call president Christi James at 951-595-2400.
Anza Community Hall – 7 p.m. General membership meetings are held the fourth Thursday of the month. Memberships cost $20 per person or $35 per business, and both get one vote. No government funds are allocated for the Hall, which pays its bills through memberships and swap meets. Voting members receive discounts off hall rentals, swap meet booths and save on propane gas from Ferrellgas. Mail membership to: Anza Community Building Inc. at P.O. Box 390091, Anza, CA 92539. The hall is located at 56630 Highway 371 in Anza. Swap meet held each Saturday of the month, weather permitting, early morning to 1 p.m. Vendors wanted. For more information, call 951-2824267.
Anza Civic Improvement League – 9 a.m. meets the first Saturday of each month at the Little Red Schoolhouse. The league maintains Minor Park and Little Red School House, which are both available to rent for events. No government funds are allowed; the membership pays the bills – $10 a person, $18 family or $35 business membership. For more information, visit http:// www.anzacivic.org
was canceled last year due to a schedule conflict with the museum hosting an autism awareness event. The students will also be visiting the Mardi Gras museums in New Orleans and Mobile where Mardi Gras originated.”
Residents may soon see additional local, hands-on fundraisers such as car washes, bake sales and Pizza Factory coupon cards. Donation information can be sent to lleon1@hemetusd.org
Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com
Diane Sieker
Staff Writer
Anza Community Broadcasting
KOYT 97.1 LPFM community
radio announced their Bubbles and Burgers fundraiser for Sunday, May 7 from 12:20 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.
The event will feature live music, a silent auction and fresh, locally sourced and prepared food. Tickets are available for $25 per plate. The location of the lunch will be revealed to ticket holders.
“It’s one of the fundraisers we do to keep the station going,” organizer Annika Knöppel said. “The lunch will be in Aguanga. It’s held at a private residence so we will not announce the address, but you will receive notice with the tickets. All proceeds benefit the station. Your generous contribution helps keep Anza’s only all-volunteer community supported nonprofit radio station on air, 24/7, 365 days a year.”
Lunch will consist of grass-fed,
organic beef burgers and organic fixings from Sage Mountain Farm served with champagne and other beverages. A plant-based burger
option is available.
“Please RSVP and prepay online no later than Thursday, May 4 so we can plan accordingly,”
Knöppel said. “Tickets may also be purchased with cash or check from Lorraine’s Pet Supply, Marketplace Cooperative and
Overland Realty in Anza.”
To contribute items to the silent auction please contact Erinne Roscoe at 951-763-5698 or email her at koyt971@gmail.com
To donate funds or become a KOYT member, please visit their website at https://koyt971.org.
Listen to the station live from 97.1 on your FM radio dial in Anza, or livestream from anywhere, on any mobile device, by logging onto https://koyt971.org and pressing the “Player” button.
The mission of the Anza Community Broadcasting KOYT 97.1 LPFM radio is to provide an inclusive public broadcasting forum to educate, inform and entertain the local community and the general public.
For more information about the radio station, call 951-7635698, email info@koyt971.org or visit them at www.facebook.com/ koyt97.1 or https://koyt971.org.
Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com
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anthem. The Little League Pledge was recited by Lillian Boutchyard and the Little League Parent and Volunteer Pledge was read by Anthony Rodriguez.
Craig Scudder threw the honorary first pitch of the season.
“The HCR board members are pleased with the turnout on opening day. Registration was free this year, in hopes of building up the baseball program. It’s all for the kids. We want the kids to enjoy sports, learn life skills and build great memories,” Parsons said.
After the ceremony, team and individual pictures were taken and
play commenced.
The following teams have been organized for the 2023 season.
T-Ball Division Braves, Coach Juniper Filanc Giants, Coach Taylor Perluss Pirates, Coach Adam Machado Yankees, Coach Ian Evans Minors Division Athletics, Coach John Dinnyes Cardinals, Coach Esther Wilson Cubs, Coach Lizbeth Nunez Rockies, Coach Alex Daraban
Intermediate Division Angels, Coach CJ Rozzo Dodgers, Coach Lonny Kanouse Padres, Coach Kenny Mollie High Country Recreation board members are President
Taylor Perluss, Vice president, JoRen Dulaney, Secretary Monica Parsons and Treasurer Lorraine Elmore. Heather Holzer is Player Agent, Amber Kanouse is Manager-in-Chief and Micheal Wheeler is Umpire-in-Chief. Anyone interested in learning more about HCR and the sports programs or wanting to volunteer or simply donate funds, please contact HCR at www.facebook. com/HCRecreation, www. AnzaHCR.com or contact Monica Parsons at 760-609-8904. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com
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drive with me because last year I was leaving my horse wherever we camped, driving my truck 30 miles forward and then hitchhiking with my dog back to my horse. Some days it was taking like five hours for it all to take place and go down so it was a much different journey. Now I hired a driver named Justin and he’s doing a fantastic job of keeping up with us and we have everything we need.”
His route had him heading up State Highway 371, with Buck eating the miles with a steady jog, not even winded the slightest bit from the 1,000 foot climb in elevation. Motorists were respectful and gave the duo plenty of space. Even the Coachella traffic did not deter Parella from ascending into upper Aguanga Thursday, April 13. He met with Justin near Bradford Road and continued into Anza, where they camped for the night.
“Really cool,” Melanie Gonzalaz said on local Anza social media. “I love people doing unique adventures like this.”
According to Perella’s The Righteous Life Rescue Ranch website, with his nonprofit project he plans to acquire retired and injured horses that are unwanted or in need of work and retraining.
The horses will be put to work and used for equine therapy for special needs people and veterans suffering from PTSD.
The ranch will also focus on homeless or aggressive dogs that would be trained as service dogs for veterans and others.
Perella, who has had his horse Buck for about six years, said that both dogs and horses bring out the best in people. His love of animals became apparent to him when he suffered suicidal thoughts in 2020 and 2021. After being in the Marines from 1999 to 2003, he retired with PTSD. His mission now is to help those who may feel hopeless, through animal therapy.
His website explains that it is scientifically proven that equine therapy reduces anxiety, depression, blood pressure and heart rate through physiological changes. Studies show that animalassisted therapy reduces cortisol,
the stress hormone. The ranch’s horses will produce positive results in improving guests’ mental health.
Perella also wants to feature what he calls death-row dogs, animals that are at pounds and shelters facing euthanization due to being labeled unadoptable. Whether from temperament or training issues, he still wants to take these unwanted dogs and train them to be companions for PTSD sufferers.
With his love of animals, good nature and determination to raise funds for his ranch through donations during his travels, Matt Perella is getting attention. “And Buck makes sure that I’m never clean,” he joked as the horse mercilessly rubbed his itchy head on Perella’s shoulder, covering his shirt with shedding horse hair.
To donate to The Righteous Life Rescue Ranch, please visit https:// therlrr.org/donate. To learn more about the project, https://therlrr. org Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com
FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Shaylise
Sylvester of Anza has been named to the fall 2022 chancellor’s list at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Students receiving a 3.9 GPA or higher are placed on the chancellor’s list, while those receiving a GPA of between 3.5 and 3.89 are named to the deans’ list. The lists recognize students’ outstanding academic achievements.
The university is a Land, Sea
You know, the good stuff.
Everyone has a list of things they want to do before they “kick the bucket.” But what would you do if you died and came back to life three days later? Would you hide? Start a new life all over under a different name? Who would ever believe you came back from the dead if you did?
After Jesus rose from the dead, he did everything on his list.
Zachary Elliott
Special to the Valley News
Do you have a bucket list? If you don’t know what that is, it’s a list of things you feel you must do before you die. Like skydiving, swimming with sharks or hitting up all the Taco Bell drive-thrus.
“After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of 40 days and spoke about the kingdom of God,” in Acts 1:4.
For 40 days and beyond, Jesus checked off his post-resurrection bucket list.
Here’s a list of what happened after Jesus’ resurrection.
He appeared to Mary Magdalene
in John 20:14-16.
He appeared to Mary, the mother of James, Salome, and Joanna in Matthew 28:9.
He appeared to Peter in Luke 24:34.
He appeared to the two disciples on the road to Emmaus in Luke 24:13-16.
He appeared to the disciples without Thomas in John 20:19-24.
He appeared to all the disciples, including Thomas in John 20:2628.
He appeared to seven disciples and helped them fish on the Sea of Galilee in John 21:1-2.
He appeared to the eleven disciples on the Mountain of Galilee in Matthew 28:16-17.
He appeared to over five hundred at one time in 1 Corinthians 15:6.
He appeared to James in 1 Corinthians 15:7.
He gave the Great Commission in Matthew 28:16-20 and Mark 16:15-16.
He promised the Holy Spirit in Acts 1:7-8.
He ascended into heaven to sit on the throne at God’s right hand in Acts 1:9-11 and Hebrews 1:3-4.
He sent the promised Holy Spirit in Acts 2:1-31.
He launched his church with three thousand people getting saved in Acts 2:42-47 and Acts 4:32-37.
He appeared to Saul on the Damascus road in Act 9.
He’s planning his return in Revelation 22:12, 20.
With such an extensive list, there’s no denying that Jesus wanted to make his bodily resurrection and his mission for us clear and for all to see. None of these things were done in secret.
and Space Grant institution and is the leading doctoral degreegranting institution in Alaska. Since it was founded in 1917, University of Alaska Fairbanks has been internationally recognized for research relating to the Arctic and sub-Arctic in areas such as biology, geophysics, engineering, natural resources and global climate change.
Submitted by University of Alaska Fairbanks.
They were public events. The life change Jesus brought about by rising from the dead has circled the globe, offering forgiveness, grace and hope to millions of people. Fulfilling the words of Jesus, the “gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come,” in Matthew 24:14. Do you believe it? Jesus said, “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed,” in John 20:29.
Zachary Elliott is the lead pastor of Fusion Christian Church in Temecula. For more information, visit http://www. fusionchristianchurch.com, http:// www.encouragementtoday.tv or find them on Instagram.
Over 180,000 fans watched in anticipation as world-class racers took to the streets of Downtown Long Beach in the 48th annual Acura Grand Prix. They also saw some smaller wheels on the sidelines.
Jehovah’s Witnesses had returned to the longest-running street race in North America with their mobile Bible-based literature carts after a pandemic pause.
“The pandemic halted our faceto-face ministry for a period of time, but we were so happy to be back reconnecting with people again,” said David Cohen, regional spokesperson for Jehovah’s Witnesses. “We enjoyed sharing a positive message with people of all backgrounds, and the Grand Prix was an exciting event with wide appeal.”
The event took place April 14-16, where a variety of races were run throughout the weekend, finishing with a big league IndyCar
Series race. This year, more than 200 volunteers shared a positive Bible message at 30 literature carts stationed along the racing routes.
Volunteer Amanda Derby was returned to the famed seaside circuit where some of the biggest names in the sport had taken the checkered flag, including legends Mario Andretti and the late Al Unser. “It felt so good to get back out there to see smiling faces and share a smile,” she said.
Kefflyn Mathews, who had not only been a spectator for many years but also a local volunteer, expressed that kicking people into high gear was what the Grand Prix was all about.
“It brings the community together and it’s a good chance for people to celebrate and enjoy life,” said Mathews. “It’s exciting to be back in person and let people know we have not forgotten about the community; we are still very active in sharing the Bible’s positive
message. We are here for them.”
Jehovah’s Witnesses had incorporated mobile displays of Bible-based literature as part of their public ministry in the United States since 2011. First launched in major metropolitan areas worldwide, this practice rapidly gained momentum and
became a staple at rail and bus stations, airports, harbors, main streets and large events such as the Grand Prix.
“We thoroughly enjoyed the city of Long Beach which hosts the Grand Prix. Jehovah’s Witnesses have been holding their conventions there for over 25
years, and we are very appreciative of the city’s support,” Cohen said . To learn more about Jehovah’s Witnesses, their history, beliefs and activities, visit their official website jw.org, which features content in more than 1,000 languages.
A repeat thief with multiple convictions and dubbed the “snake burglar” was behind bars in Banning Wednesday, April 12, on suspicion of multiple counts of burglary.
Christopher Michael Jackson, 32, of Riverside, was arrested Wednesday night and booked into the Smith Correctional Facility, where he is being held on $100,000 bail.
Riverside police Chief Larry Gonzalez said during a news briefing Wednesday afternoon, just hours prior to the suspect’s arrest, that the “snake burglar” had been identified in a virtual one-man commercial burglary crime wave throughout the city. The chief cited the serial criminal activity as an example of a repeat offender benefiting from soft-on-crime policies and laws in California.
“Legislative changes over the past decade, including Assembly Bill 109, Prop 47 and Prop
57, have made it increasingly difficult to ensure the safety of our citizens, but that does not stop our tireless efforts to do so,” Gonzalez said Friday, April 14. “We must, as a community, advocate for ourselves and each other to pressure state legislators to make sound reasonable changes in these laws to protect our residents and businesses.”
“We don’t want more punishment, but we do want more safety — safety from being terrorized by habitual thieves feasting on us and on our justice system,” he said.
According to police, Jackson has been involved in more than 70 burglaries since July 2021.
“He has been arrested on numerous occasions and was recently ordered to serve six sentences of 16 months in jail after pleading guilty to 23 felonies,” according to a police statement.
“However, orders pertaining to overcrowding in the jail system allowed him to only serve less than 10 days in jail.”
Detectives attached the moniker “snake burglar” to the convicted felon due to his penchant for crawling along the floors of businesses that he’s broken into so as to avoid motion detection alarm systems.
Police allege Jackson has been burglarizing locations since he was last released from custody in November.
About 10:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, a private security patrol service spotted him outside a closed store in the 3900 block of Tyler Street, peering inside the establishment and tampering with a window, according to police spokesman Officer Ryan Railsback.
He said patrol officers were contacted immediately, and they apprehended Jackson walking away from the location.
“He was instantly recognized by the officers as our known serial burglar,” Railsback said.
The probationer was taken into custody without incident, based on seven outstanding felony
MENIFEE – Additional officers from the Menifee Police Department will be out on patrol Monday, April 24, from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
“DUI’s are 100% preventable and when somebody makes the bad decision to drive impaired; it can potentially have lifelong effects on so many people besides the impaired driver,” Chief Chris Karrer said. “Driving while under the influence of alcohol, and/or drugs, is dangerous, potentially deadly.”
Karrer said drivers should
arrange for a ride if they plan on drinking or designate a sober driver when going out, otherwise they may get arrested and face legal challenges. The Menifee Police Department reminded the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. Always follow directions for use and read warning labels about driving or “operating heavy machinery,” which includes driving a car. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence
of marijuana is illegal.
Anyone who plans on drinking or taking medications that may impact their ability to drive safely should plan on staying at home. Driving sober is their safest bet.
Drivers caught driving impaired and charged with DUI will pay a stiff price: an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license. Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Submitted by city of Menifee.
arrest warrants.
Gonzalez, Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin, Sheriff Chad Bianco and Tulare County District Attorney Tim Ward attended the briefing Wednesday to call for grassroots and other organized support to direct legislators’ attention to the need for modification or nullification of AB 109 and changes to remove provisions in Propositions 47 and 57, approved in 2014 and 2016, respectively, that allow many offenders to walk without serving time.
One of the chief complaints about AB 109 was the reclassification of crimes such as theft that enable repeat offenders to receive mandatory supervision in lieu of jail — basically, probation — or to serve prison sentences in county lock-ups, which are already overcrowded.
Bianco told City News Service that “we’re always at maximum capacity” in the county’s five detention facilities. That fact is what led to another serial thief,
Timothy Bethell of Winchester, whose break-ins have cost businesses thousands of dollars in Riverside and Tulare counties, to leave a local jail after serving only three days in 2022, even though he was sentenced to three years. He went on to re-offend in Northern California.
Bethell’s early release was what’s known as a “fed kick,” because the county is under a federal court mandate to ensure all inmates have bed space. When space runs out, sheriff’s officials are required to release so-called “low level offenders” to make room for incoming detainees who need one of the 3,998 inmate beds available.
The main justification for AB 109, signed into law by thenGov. Jerry Brown in 2011, was to reduce prison overcrowding. But as Bianco, Gonzalez, Hestrin and Ward pointed out, the state is now in the process of shuttering penitentiaries or ending their leases to correctional space statewide.
Special to Valley News
A 39-year-old man was arrested in a domestic violence incident last month in Temecula, authorities announced.
Ty Rivers of Menifee was arrested on suspicion of attacking his spouse on March 31.
On that day, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s Southwest station responded to a residence in the 28600 block of Old Town Front Street at 6:47 p.m., where they located Rivers’ spouse. The victim was taken to a hospital to be treated for moderate but non-lifethreatening injuries.
Deputies allegedly witnessed
Rivers fleeing the scene on his motorcycle. Investigators later learned that Rivers was a member of “an outlaw motorcycle gang” who was known to carry firearms, according to the department. Authorities obtained an arrest warrant, and the sheriff’s Fugitive Warrant Enforcement Team located Rivers in the 38100 block of Silver Fox Court in Murrieta at 3:37 p.m. Thursday, April 13. He was booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center in Riverside on suspicion of domestic violence and strangulation, and was being held on $500,000 bail. Anyone with information about the alleged crime was urged to contact Deputy Weber at 951696-3000.
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SUMMONS (Family Law) FILED: 7/9/2021
CASE NUMBER: FLRI2104690
NOTICE TO RESPONDENT:
HINA FAYYAZ KHAN
You have been sued. Read the information below.
PETITIONER’S NAME IS: TAMUR MASTAFA
You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call or court appearance will not protect you.
If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.
For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association.
NOTICE-RESTRAINING ORDERS
ARE BELOW: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgement is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.
FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.
The name and address of the court: Riverside Family Law Courthouse
4175 Main Street Riverside, CA 92501
The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is:
Swati Desi 213825 / Angel Camino
296054
Desai Camino APC
4887 E. La Palma Ave., Suite 708 Anaheim CA 92807
714-637-1712
Date: 7/9/2021
Clerk, by: T. Tucker, Deputy
STANDARD FAMILY LAW
RESTRAINING ORDERS
Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic partner are restrained from:
1. removing the minor children of the parties from the state or applying for a new or replacement passport for those minor children without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court;
2. cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, or changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or other coverage, including life, health, automobile, and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor children;
3. transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasicommunity, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and
4. creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in a manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court. Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of survivorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party.
You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. However, you may use community property, quasi-community, or your own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs.
NOTICE—ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE
HEALTH INSURANCE: Do you or someone in your household need affordable health insurance? If so, you
should apply for Covered California.
Covered California can help reduce the cost you pay towards high quality affordable health care. For more information, visit www.coveredca.com. Or call Covered California at 1-800300-1506.
WARNING—IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
California law provides that, for purposes of division of property upon dissolution of a marriage or domestic partnership or upon legal separation, property acquired by the parties during marriage or domestic partnership in joint form is presumed to be community property. If either party to this action should die before the jointly held community property is divided, the language in the deed that characterized how title is held (i.e. joint tenancy, tenants in common, or community property) will be controlling, and not the community property presumption. You should consult your attorney, if you want the community property presumption to be written into the recorded title to the property.
PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION
Case Number: FLRI2104690
PETITIONER: Tamur Mastafa
RESPONDENT: Hina Fayyaz Khan
1. LEGAL RELATIONSHIP:
a. We are married.
2. RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS:
a. Petitioner has been a resident of this state for at least six months and of this county for at least three months immediately preceding the filing of this Petition.
3. STATISTICAL FACTS
(1) Date of marriage: 3/11/2009
(2) Date of separation: 2017
(3) Time from date of marriage to date of separation: 8 years
4. MINOR CHILDREN The minor children are:
b. Child’s name: Mehak Khan
Birthdate: 7/1/2013
Age: 7
Petitioner requests that the court make the following orders:
5. LEGAL GROUNDS
a. Divorce of the marriage or domestic partnership based on irreconcilable differences.
6. CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION (PARENTING TIME)
a. Legal custody of children to Joint
b. Physical custody of child to Joint
c. Child visitation(parenting time) to be granted to Petitioner, Respondent As requested in Attachment 6c(1)
7. CHILD SUPPORT
a. If there are minor children born to or adopted by Petitioner and Respondent before or during this marriage or domestic partnership, the court will make orders for the support of the children upon request and submission of financial forms by the requesting party.
b. An earnings assignment may be issued without further notice.
c. Any party required to pay support must pay interest on overdue amounts at the “legal” rate, which is currently 10 percent.
8. SPOUSAL OR DOMESTIC PARTNER SUPPORT
a. Spousal or domestic partner support payable to Petitioner
b. Terminate (end) the court’s ability to award support to Respondent
9. SEPARATE PROPERTY
b. Confirm as separate property the assets and debts in Attachment 9b
10. COMMUNITY AND QUASICOMMUNITY PROPERTY
b. Determine rights to community and quasi-community assets and debts. All such assets and debts are listed in Attachment 10b.
11. OTHER REQUESTS
a. Attorney’s fees and costs payable by Respondent
12. I HAVE READ THE RESTRAINING ORDERS AND I UNDERSTAND THAT THEY APPLY TO ME WHEN THIS PETITION IS FILED.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
Date July 9, 2021 Tamur Mastafa
Date July 9, 2021 Swati Desai
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Read Legal Steps for a Divorce or Legal Separation (form FL-107-INFO)
JANET J. SIMON
and visit “Families Change” at www. familieschange.ca.gov – an online guide for parents and children going through divorce or separation.
NOTICE: You may redact (black out) social security numbers from any written material filed with the court in this case other than a form used to collect child, spousal or partner support.
NOTICE–CANCELLATION OF RIGHTS: Dissolution or legal separation may automatically cancel the rights of a domestic partner or spouse under the other domestic partner’s or spouse’s will, trust, retirement plan, power of attorney, pay-on-death bank account, survivorship rights to any property owned in joint tenancy, and any other similar thing. It does not automatically cancel the right of a domestic partner or spouse as beneficiary of the other partner’s or spouse’s life insurance policy. You should review these matters, as well as any credit cards, other credit accounts, insurance policies, retirement plans, and credit reports, to determine whether they should be changed or whether you should take any other actions. Some changes may require the agreement of your partner or spouse or a court order.
Attachment 9b to Petition SEPARATE PROPERTY ASSETS AND OBLIGATIONS
ITEM:
1. All items acquired by gift, bequest, devise, or inheritance.
CONFIRM TO: PETITIONER
2. All item acquired prior to marriage and after date of separation.
CONFIRM TO: PETITIONER
3. PETITIONER respectfully requests that HE be granted leave to amend HIS PETITION to set forth the exact nature and extent of said additional separate property and debts when the same has been ascertained.
CONFIRM TO: PETITIONER
Attachment 10b to Petition
COMMUNITY PROPERTY ASSETS AND OBLIGATIONS
ITEM:
1. One half interest in the community savings accounts of the parties
2. One half interest in the community checking accounts of the parties
3. One half interest in the community the pension/profit sharing or retirement plans of the parties.
4. Any and all community debts and obligations in joint names and/or individual names.
5. PETITIONER is informed and believes and based on said information and belief alleges there is additional real and personal community and/or quasi-community property assets and debts of the parties the exact nature and extent of which is unknown to HIM at the present time PETITIONER respectfully requests that HE be granted leave to amend HIS PETITION to set forth the exact nature and extent of said additional community and quasicommunity property assets and debts when the same has been ascertained.
AMENDED DECLARATION UNDER UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT (UCCJEA)
Case Number: FLRI2104690 PETITIONER: Tamur Mastafa
Hina Fayyaz Khan
1. I am a party to this proceeding to determine custody of a child.
3. There are One (1) minor children who are subject to this proceeding, as follows:
NOTICE OF DECLARANT: You have a continuing duty to inform this court if you obtain any information about a custody proceeding in California court or any other court concerning a child subject to this proceeding.
NOTICE OF DEPARTMENT ASSIGNMENT
Case Number: FLRI2104690
Case Name: MASTAFA & KHAN The above entitled case is assigned to Department F402, currently assigned to Commissioner Wendy Harris for all purposes.
This case has been assigned to the Commissioner, sitting as Judge Pro Tempore, whose appointment as Commissioner is in accordance with Article Six, Section Twenty-two of the Constitution of this state, and who has been appointed as a Temporary Judge pursuant to an order of the court under the authority of Article Six, Section Twenty-one of the Constitution and Section 259 of the Code of Civil Procedure of this State.
Within ten (10) days of the date of any party’s first appearance, that party must file a Non-stipulation if he or she does not stipulate to the hearing of pretrial, and all subsequent post-trial law and motion matters by the assigned commissioner. Failure to file such notice within ten (10) days of the party’s first appearance shall be deemed an acceptance of the assignment.
It shall be the policy of this Court that if either party files a Notice of Nonstipulation to the assigned Family Law Court Commissioner to serve as Judge Pro Tempore for any proceeding, all preliminary matters will be heard by the Commissioner pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 259€, with findings and conclusions to be reported to the designated Family Law Judge for approval.
Any disqualification pursuant to C.C.P. Section 170.6, subdivision (2), shall be filed in accordance with that section.
Petitioner (or moving party) is hereby noticed at this time and is required to serve all other parties with notice forthwith.
The court encourages parties to resolve their case through informal dispute resolution instead of court hearings and trial. One option is private mediation with an experienced family law attorney. For information, visit the court’s website at www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/adr/ famlaw_privatemediation.shtml.
Interpreter services are available upon request. If you need an interpreter, please complete and submit the online Interpreter Request Form (https:// riverside.courts.ca.gov/Divisions/ InterpreterInfo/ri-in007.pdf) or contact the clerk’s office and verbally request an interpreter. All requests must be made in advance with as much notice as possible, and prior to the hearing date in order to secure an interpreter. Assistive listening systems, computerassisted real time captioning, or sign language interpreter services are available upon request if at least 5 days notice is provided. Contact the Office of the ADA Coordinator by calling (951) 777-3023 or TDD (951) 777-3769 between 8 am and 4:30 pm or by emailing ADA@riverside.courts. ca.gov to request an accommodation.
A Request for Accommodations by Persons With Disabilities and Order (form MC-410) must be submitted when requesting and accommodation. (Civil Code section 54.8)
Dated: 07/20/2021
W. Samuel Hamrick Jr., Court Executive Officer/Clerk of Court
FAMILY LAW CASE MANAGEMENT
ORDER
TAMUR MASTAFA and HINA FAYYAZ
e-mail address, or telephone number. (Form MC-040),
B. NOTICE TO THE PETITIONER – YOU MUST DO ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
1. Serve the petition and case management order on the Respondent, and file proof of service within sixty (60) days after the petition is filed.
2. Serve your preliminary declaration of financial disclosure (Forms FL-142 & FL-150) within sixty (60) days after the petition is filed, and file the Declaration Regarding Service of Declaration of Disclosure (FL-141)
3. If the Respondent does not file a response within thirty (30) days after the service of the petition, you must file a request for entry of default (Form FL165).
4. After filing the request for entry of default, you must file additional paperwork to get a default judgement and finish your case with sixty (60) days. Workshops are available to help you complete your final paperwork. Go to: www.riverside.courts.ca.gov
C. NOTICE TO THE RESPONDENT – YOU MUST DO ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
1. Complete your response (Form FL120) and serve it on the Petitioner. Then file your response and the proof of service with thirty (30) days after you are served with the petition.
2. Serve your preliminary declaration of financial disclosure (Forms FL142 & FL-150) within sixty (60) days after you file your response, and file the Declaration Regarding Service of Declaration of Disclosure (FL-141).
3. If you do not file a response with thirty (30) days a default may be taken against you and prevent you from participating in this case.
D. OPPORTUNITIES TO RESOLVE YOUR CASE WITHOUT GOING TO COURT:
1. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): ADR is a voluntary process where the parties work with a neutral mediator to try to resolve their disputes without court hearings or a trial. Mediators help the parties work out voluntary agreements that promote individual and common interests through understanding and cooperation. For more information go to: www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/adr/ famlaw_privatemediation
2. Collaborative Law: Involves a team approach where the parties agree to cooperate with one or more attorneys, advisors, such as accountants, appraisers, and child custody professionals, or any other person to resolve their differences and develop positive communication skills for future contact. Through the collaborative law practice parties reach voluntary agreements on all of the issues in their case without court hearings or trial. For more information go to: www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/ selfhelp/collaborativelaw.pdf.
E. IF YOU NEED COURT ORDERS:
1. File a Request for Order (FL-300) with the court, serve it on the other party and file the proof of service.
2. Meet and Discuss Issues Before the Hearing:
Unless there is a court order involving domestic violence in your case, before any hearing on a Request for Order, you and the other party must meet, discuss, and try to settle all of the issues raised in the request for order. If you reach an agreement on all issues you must file a Stipulation Re: Hearing Resolution, Local Form RI-FL010, as soon as possible.
3. Financial Issues:
If your hearing involves financial issues, such as child support, spousal support, or attorneys’ fees, you must complete, file, and serve on the other party a current and accurate Income and Expense Declaration (Form FL150), including copies of your current paystubs for the last two months. If you need help, please visit the Family Law Facilitator. For more information go to: www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/ selfhelp/fl_facilitators.
residence: Moreno Valley, CA Person child lived with: Tamur Mastafa and Hina Fayyaz Khan
Address: same as minor
Relationship: Parents
4. Do you have information about, or have you participated as a party or as a witness or in some other capacity in another court case or custody or visitation proceeding, in California or elsewhere, concerning a childe subject to this proceeding? No
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
Date: 07/23/2021 Tamur Mastafa
otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both
A Petition for Probate has been filed BY DOUGLAS M. OPSON in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE.
The Petition for Probate requests that DOUGLAS M. OPSON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.
The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: MAY – 8 2023 Time: 8:30 AM Department: 11 Address of court: 41002 County Center Drive, #100, Temecula, CA 92591
If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b)
KHAN CASE NUMBER: FLRI2104690
Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 5.83 the court makes the following
Case Management Order:
A. NOTICE TO BOTH PARTIES
1. You should finish your case within 18 months after the petition is filed.
2. If your case is not finished within 18 months, you will be noticed to attend a hearing in order for the court to review the status of our case and determine what steps are needed to finish the case.
3. You must notify the court in writing if you change your mailing address,
F. SANCTIONS: If you do not comply with this case management order you could be subject to sanctions, which may include but are not limited to payment of costs and fees incurred by the other party, court costs, restrictions on what evidence can be presented at any hearing or trial, and/or dismissal of your case. IT IS SO ORDERED
Dated: 07/20/2021
Judicial officer
LEGAL #: 3859
Published: April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2023
