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Volume 21, Issue 19
Local players drafted by NFL
Local Valley highway and freeway updates Tony Ault STAFF WRITER
With spring each year comes the inevitable road construction projects and 2021 is no different from previous years. This complete list of construction projects and updates from RCTC and Caltrans can help drivers stay in the know and avoid those construction-related traffic jams. see page A-4
Regional Suspected smuggling boat overturns, killing 3 people City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS
Former Great Oak standout, Demitric Felton Jr. (10), who played at UCLA after high school, was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in Round 6 of the 2021 NFL draft. Felton Jr. is one of three players who were selected by NFL teams in the 2021 draft. See full story on page C-1. Valley News/File photo
SAN DIEGO – Border Patrol officials said a 40-foot cabin cruiser that overturned in Point Loma May 2, killing three people, was suspected of being part of a smuggling operation. see page C-6
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Court rules Hemet City Council seat once held by Joe Males annulled; Hearing May 27 Tony Ault STAFF WRITER
A Riverside County Superior Court Judge has ruled that Hemet resident Joe Males’ position as a Hemet City Council member be annulled, leaving the position possibly open after May 27. The minute order annulling his election followed a ruling that Males was not eligible to run for the District 4 seat because he did not live in the area as of the last filing date. Males admitted he had rented a home in the district but had yet to move into it before filing as a candidate for the open district seat in the court case. The case was heard by Riverside Superior Court Judge Craig Riemer. It was decided earlier by the judge that Males was not legally able to run for the seat by city regulations. There are city rules saying a candidate must be a resident in the district and live in the city for a certain amount of time. But what should be done about it was held until this week. This week, by minute order, Riemer said his election was annulled, Priscilla Madrid, attorney for the
plaintiff said. She represented Kenneth Graff as the plaintiff. Graff argued that Males, because of the residency issue. Should not have run in the election and took it to court. The minute order in case number CVSW2001682, Graff vs. Males, written by Riemer reads in part: “Based on the defendant’s offer of proof, the court found that Mr. Males was not a resident of District 4 when nomination papers were issued to him on July 20, 2020. In light of that finding, both sides agreed that no evidence need be offered on the other grounds alleged in the statement of contest. Counsel argued issues of the consequences of a lack of residency, and the remedy that was appropriate given the results of the election. Issues of the consequences of lack of residency are taken under submission.” It continues: “Court subsequently rules on: 03/16/ 2021 for Court Trial - Long Cause. Graff’s election contest is granted. The election by which Males assumed the Office is annulled and set aside. see SEAT, page A-4
A Riverside County Superior Court Judge in a minute order ruled that Hemet resident Joe Males’ position as representative for 4th District on the Hemet City Council and Mayor Pro Tem be annulled. Valley News/Courtesy photo
Bob Morris: Architect of the Old Town Temecula Vibe
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In the 1970s, Old Town Temecula was a rundown, has-been of a town bypassed by Interstate 15. It had started as “the new town of Temecula” in 1882 when the California Southern brought railroad tracks this way. It replaced the Temecula of old at today’s Vail Headquarters. The fledgling town grew as businesses developed and homes see MORRIS, page A-7
The Tank Building on Main Street in Temecula is the work of Bob Morris.
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