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Elsinore’s ‘Measure A’ loses big at polls

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San Jacinto observes Cinco de Mayo with daylong celebration

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Temecula sets change in city election method Tim O’Leary TOLEARY@REEDERMEDIA.COM

The threat of costly litigation has prompted Temecula City Council members to shift from at-large elections to geographic districts.

Rocio Curiel-Rivera, 2, meets folklorico dancers during the San Jacinto Cinco de Mayo Celebration, May 6. More photos on A-4. Shane Gibson photo

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Threat of lawsuit forces Murrieta City Council to review election system

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Kim Harris VALLEYEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM

In a split vote, Murrieta City Council has approved a resolution allowing them to explore the option of moving from at-large to a by-district election system during a special meeting Monday, May 8. Like surrounding cities, Murrieta is considering the change in response to a letter received by the legal firm of Shenkman & Hughes claiming the city’s current voting system dilutes the ability of Latinos – considered a protected class – to elect city council candidates of their choosing. The letter claims that the at-large system violates the California Voting Rights Act and demands that the city transition from at-large to district-based city council elections and threatens legal action if that demand is not met. “If the City of Murrieta does not bring its elections into compliance

see ELECTION, page A-6

Murrieta City Council could change the way elections are handled thanks to the threat of a lawsuit issued by the legal firm of Shenkman & Hughes. The first of four public hearings on the matter will be held Kim Harris photo Tuesday, May 16, at City Hall.

Menifee City Council forwards panhandling ordinance in response to resident complaints Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

In response to increasing resident complaints of aggressive solicitations by a growing homeless population in the city the Menifee, the city council passed the first reading of an ordinance May 3, prohibiting certain forms of solicitation. The proposed ordinance was introduced at the last city council meeting in April but sent back to staff for some clarification and approval by law enforcement and social agencies. Staff reported the proposed ordinance had been “vetted” by the agencies and could move forward toward approval. The ordinance does not prohibit solicitations entirely or charitable acts but does so in certain locations of the city where the act has been considered a “nuisance” or where solicitors have been overly aggressive in their actions bringing some fear to the public. Nonprofit agen-

cies, such as the Girl Scouts, and some charitable groups will still be able to solicit in front of business establishments with the businesses’ permission. The proposed ordinance said, “The city council finds ‘aggressive solicitation’ is unsafe and disruptive to persons in the city of Menifee and is a threat to public health, safety and general welfare.” With this statement, the ordinance restricts solicitations within 25 feet of any financial institution during business hours or anytime at any automated teller machine facility, in parking lots and parking structures, where public transportation vehicles stop or within 50 feet of any regular public transportation stop, at gasoline stations and fuel pumps, driveways accessing shopping centers, retail and business establishments or from an occupant or operator of vehicle entering or

see PANHANDLING, page A-7

Alex, a homeless woman, huddles in front of Cal True Value Hardware in Menifee as she tries to keep warm. There are no programs in Menifee or the surrounding areas specifically for female homeless except for battered women’s shelters. Ted Groves photo

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Lake Elsinore ‘Measure A’ loses at polls by nearly 90 percent Kim Harris VALLEYEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Voters in Lake Elsinore easily defeated Measure A, otherwise known as the Alberhill Ranch Initiative, during a May 2 special election. The measure could have bankrupted the city if voters had chosen to approve it, according to city officials. The most recent tally shows 3,354 “no” votes were cast, as compared to only 418 voting in favor of the measure which could have cost the city more than $240 million and brought with it the construction of more than 8,000 homes and an additional 27,000 residents upon its buildout in 30 years. The initiative was promoted by the developers, Castle & Cooke of Westlake Village and their attorney, who objected to specific plan conditions adopted by the city of Lake Elsinore in early 2016. The conditions imposed on the developer by the city would be the cost of building a 45.9-acre sports park and ongoing upkeep and care estimated at $27 million. It conditioned the developer to share the expenses of police, fire and paramedic services with the city as the project grew. The developer would also need to provide more open space and trails that would take away 300 planned homes in the project as estimated by the developer and require a traffic impact analysis. The developer set out to form a community outreach group which solicited 5,000 signatures for the initiative petition, approved by the county Registrar of Voters, enough to get it on a ballot. The council opted to place the issue before voters and hold a special election at an estimated cost of approximately $130,000. While the two parties had long

been at odds over the Alberhill Villages specific plan, they came to an agreement in February. Under the new agreement, the city could see total gains of about $55.5 million and have secured funding for the developments proposed regional sports park verses the loss of more than $240 million under the plan before voters. The new amendments keep much of the Alberhill plan the same except for removing the smaller of two lakes and clarifying some language. Upon buildout, the development will boast 8,024 residential units, approximately 3.8 million square feet of nonresidential uses, provides a 63.6-acre site for a university or a similar use, an elementary school site and over 194 acres of natural space with multiuse trails. It also allows for interim mining use operations that will be phased out over time as development occurs. The problem at that point became how to defeat the measure in the special election, which was too far along in the process to stop. If the measure had passed, it would have negated the amended agreement for the Alberhill Villages specific plan between both the city of Lake Elsinore and Alberhill Villages developer Castle & Cooke, which would have proved disastrous for the city, according to assistant city manager Jason Simpson, who said there would have been no way the city could have funded the measure. “The impact, there was 8,000 residential units planned, and should they be built they wouldn’t pay their fair share of the increased impact on police and fire,” Simpson explained during a presentation given before the Lake Elsinore Citizens Committee Wednesday, March 8. “We negotiated that, and they are going to be paying their

full impact under the new plan.” Since the initiative was too far along in the election process, proponents and opponents pooled their resources and encouraged residents to vote no on Measure A, a plan that appears to have worked given the most recent poll numbers. Karie Reuther, community liaison for Live Lake Elsinore, said she wanted to thank the voters of Lake Elsinore. “Yesterday’s election results show clearly that voters want to preserve and protect the city’s amended & restated Alberhill Villages specific plan,” Reuther said. “The adopted AVSP and defeat of Measure A has created a win-winwin for the citizens of Lake Elsinore, the city and the landowner. Thank you to all who came together to help support Alberhill Villages.” For Reuther, the goal is to move forward and to work toward the city of Lake Elsinore’s continued growth. “With the election now behind us, we look forward to working on next steps and continuing to work with the city and the Lake Elsinore community to promote economic development opportunities in Lake Elsinore,” she said. According to the Riverside County Registrar of Voters, approximately 60 ballots remain to be counted as well as ballots that are postmarked on or before Election Day and received no later than Friday, May 5 also remain to be counted. The next updated results will be posted upon certification of the election May 11. Election results are not final until the vote has been certified by the California Secretary of State’s office. The Riverside County Registrar’s office can be found online at www.voteinfo.net.

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Kleto Victorio on the left and Pablo Arechiga ride horses around the San Jacinto Cinco de Mayo Celebration on Main Street and offer rides to willing riders, May 6.

Karla Amador plays a ping pong ball toss carnival game at the San Jacinto Cinco de Mayo Celebration, May 6.

The flag of Mexico waves from the window of a lowrider show car on display during the San Jacinto Cinco de Mayo Celebration, May 6. Shane Gibson photos

Classic cars are on display on Main Street during the San Jacinto Cinco de Mayo Celebration, May 6.

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old Toomawut Munoa said. “It’s a lot of work, but I feel happy doing work for my community. Locations benefiting from volunteer efforts included Bella Vista, James L. Day, Erle Stanley Gardner, Margarita, Temecula and Vail Ranch middle schools, as well as Temecula Valley Rose Society garden. “I think it’s good for us,” Kaycee Munoa said. “Although I homeschool my children, it’s good to get out and work together to improve all of our lives.” Mae Slusser is a seventh-grade student at Temecula Middle School and a member of the Associated Student Body. “Not a lot of people say they love middle school, but I can,” she said. “Doing service is a neat way to give back and show gratitude. I

Coinciding with Earth Day, nearly 600 men, women and children worked across Temecula Valley assisting in service projects at Temecula middle schools and at an elaborate rose garden, a volunteer favorite. “It’s fun,” fifth-grade student Zach Carpenter of Abbey Reinke Elementary said. “I like doing service.” Hundreds of people, including members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, participated in the Temecula Valley Helping Hands event Saturday, April 22, working at six different middle schools in Temecula as well as Rose Haven Heritage Garden. “It’s a hot day outside,” 7-year-

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Temecula sets change in city council election method Tim O’Leary TOLEARY@REEDERMEDIA.COM

The threat of costly litigation has prompted Temecula City Council members to shift from at-large elections to geographic districts. By taking that action, Temecula joins an array of public agencies throughout the region and the state to change the way their leaders are elected. The change – slated to take effect in November 2018 – could affect future political campaigns and the way the city is governed. “Absolutely, it will change things,” Ron Bradley, who served as Temecula’s city manager from 1994 to 1998 and ran unsuccessfully for the council in November, said. “It will change the way politics move forward in the future.” The change, which received formal city council approval April 25, marks the second time in two years that a Temecula public agency has abandoned its longtime election method. The Temecula Valley Unified School District embarked upon its voting change early last year. The school district was not targeted by an activist group or firm, and trustees said they were taking a preemptive move. Conversely, Temecula was targeted in March by a Malibu law firm that has issued a series of challenges in the region. The March 22 letter from attorney Kevin Shenkman claims that at-large voting methods “cancel out the voting strength” of minority candidates. The letter notes that two Latino candidates – Adam Ruiz and Angel Garcia – fell short of victory in November “due to the bloc voting of Temecula’s majority non-Latino electorate.” The letter also cites the limited success that past Latino candidates have had in reaching the dais. “In fact, as a result of this raciallypolarized voting, Temecula appears to have never had a Latino council member in its recent history,” Shenkman wrote. Only one Latino, J. Sal Munoz, has been elected to Temecula’s council since the fast-growing community coalesced as a city in December 1989. Munoz was elected to the first council, but he did not serve multiple terms. Two black council members and three women council members have also served since Temecula became a city. Shenkman’s four-page letter urged the city to voluntarily change its voting method, but it also warned “we will be forced to seek judicial relief” if that did not happen. The letter requested a city response by May 5. The letter cites a 2012 case that Shenkman’s firm launched against Palmdale, litigation that cost that city millions of dollars in an unsuccessful bid to retain its at-large election system. Shenkman has also targeted the cities of Vista, San Marcos, Oceanside and Carlsbad, as well as the Tri-City Health Care District, according to a recent story in the San Diego UnionTribune. That story noted Escondido became the first city in northern San Diego County to settle an election change lawsuit in 2013. Since those early cases, numerous other cities, school districts and special districts have followed suit and made the voting change. Many of those public agencies were targeted by the Mexican-Amer-

ican Legal Defense and Education Fund. MALDEF, which was founded in 1968, has been active in recent years in targeting jurisdictions that resisted an elections switch. The genesis for the proposed change came in 2001, when the California Voting Rights Act expanded federal guidelines that were enacted three decades earlier. The California legislation made it easier for minority groups to prove that their votes were being diluted in at-large elections. A scan of internet sites showed that southwest Riverside County cities are split in their election methods. Murrieta, Lake Elsinore and San Jacinto use the at-large method, while Menifee, Hemet and Wildomar are split into council districts. Additional statutes took effect in January that helped cities with more than 100,000 residents make the change, Temecula City Clerk Randi Johl said in a staff report. Her report said “not a single jurisdiction has prevailed” in such election challenges, and many have had to pay millions in out-of-court settlements. Temecula Unified trustees hired a consulting team to guide the district in its transition. The consultants were paid $18,000 to oversee the work during the yearlong process. The first Temecula Unified election to unfold under the new voting method occurred in November. Temecula will be assisted by demographic and political boundary experts employed by its contract city attorney. The cost of that work will be covered by the city’s existing contract with its legal firm, Johl said. Temecula’s population is approaching 110,000, but its boundary is overlapped by that of the school district. Shenkman said in his letter that nearly 25 percent of Temecula’s population is Latino. That figure mirrors data that the school district relied on when it switched voting methods. About 56 percent of the district’s population is white, according to 2010 census data. Nearly 25 percent is Latino, followed by 10 percent Asian and 4 percent black. Nearly 4 percent of district residents say their families are a blend of two or more races. Temecula will compile its own demographics data and prepare various election district boundary options as the process moves forward, Johl said. Many candidates and voters favor electing local officials by geographic district because that method can result in lower campaign costs. That is because candidates can limit mailers and door-to-door visits to a smaller geographic area. Conversely, critics argue that officials elected by geographic district can adopt a parochial attitude that favors their zone over other regions within their larger jurisdiction. Also, geographic districts prevent voters from casting ballots for or against candidates who live in other zones. There was no visible support for the change among the council when it gave the green light at its April 25 meeting. No council members spoke for or against the change, or addressed Shenkman’s letter, before unanimously approving the switch. Only audience member Skylar Temple commented during the hearing. Temple, a college student who was also defeated in the November council race, urged the council to approve the change. He said it would help Temecula because political is-

sues can vary from one part of the city to another. In a subsequent phone interview, Mayor Maryann Edwards said she does not expect to see any noticeable differences in the way the city is governed. She said the council primarily focuses on such citywide issues of public safety, park maintenance and road improvements. “I don’t expect that to change,” Edwards, who has served on the council since 2005, said. She previously served as a Temecula school board trustee. Bradley said in a phone inter-

view that the change could bring a sharper focus to how the city funds maintenance or improvements in its geographic areas. That could lead to jockeying as budgets are prepared and implemented, Bradley said, having seen both systems operate during his more than 45 years of public service. Besides Temecula, he has also worked as a city manager or interim manager for Murrieta, Menifee, Hemet, La Mesa and Oceanside. Temecula is planning four public hearings on the proposed change. Johl said the demographics data and

voting district options will be released before the third public hearing June 27. The fourth public hearing is slated for July 11. The council is expected to adopt the new boundaries July 25. All of the hearings will be held in City Hall. Johl said she hopes residents will become involved in the process as it moves forward. “It’s going to be important for the community to participate,” she said in an interview. The city of Murrieta is also considering a move to by-district elections.

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Menifee 2017-2018 Community Development Block Grant fund allocations set Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Menifee City Council has submitted its annual action plan for 2017-2018 to receive $480,000 in Community Development Block Grant Funds allocating portions of the money to public service activities, capital improvements and program administration activities. The CDBG funds are granted by the Housing and Urban Development Agency of the federal government to American cities and counties to help low and moderate income persons acquire adequate housing and better living conditions. At least 70 percent of the grant over a three-year period must be designated for those persons. Those persons and agencies benefiting from the CDBG funds from July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2018, include: $60,000 for public service activities, $289,785 for capital improvements and $118,215 for administration costs and the Riverside County Fair Housing Council. The priority needs and goals identified in the plan needs assessment were identified based on analysis of information including the results of Menifee’s 2017-2021 Consolidated

Plan Needs Assessment survey. Additionally, the housing and community development data elements required by HUD in the online Consolidated Plan system from the American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates and the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy covering the same period were used. Other sources of information used to identify needs and establish priorities were obtained through consultation with local nonprofit agencies involved in the development of affordable housing and the delivery. The allocations break down to providing money for: CDBG Public Service Activities including Assistance League of Temecula Valley, $10,000; Boys and Girls Club, $20,000; Habitat for Humanity Brush with Kindness, $10,000; Hospice of the Valley, $10,000 and Menifee Valley Community Cupboard, $22,000, CDBG Capital Activities such as Sun City Street Improvements, $219,785 and the Minor Home Repair Program, $70,000, Program Administration Activities specifically CDBG Program Administration, $96,000 and the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, $22,215.

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Board approves sheriff’s rate hike request Paul Young SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

RIVERSIDE – Despite some pushback from officials in one city, the Board of Supervisors today approved Riverside County Sheriff Stan Sniff’s request to hike the rates charged to 17 municipalities and other contract entities for the use of patrol deputies. The rate increase will be retroactive to July 1, 2016, and is needed to recoup higher operational costs incurred by the sheriff’s department, according to Sniff. Under the revised rate schedule, the cost of a sheriff’s patrol deputy will rise from $160.22 to $168.45 per hour -- a 5.14 percent jump from the previous fiscal year. Moreno Valley City Councilman David Marquez and that city’s finance director, Marshall Eyerman, spoke in opposition to the hike. Marquez complained the increase was being implemented without additional “boots on the ground” for patrol operations, while Eyerman noted that the city

was carrying a disproportionate share of costs for the countywide Public Safety Enterprise Communication System, or PSEC, even as other cities signing onto the digital radio network were paying no upfront fees whatsoever. Supervisor Marion Ashley stood by the rate adjustment, saying the sheriff’s department had gotten costs “under control” and was only seeking an increase commensurate with operational expenses incurred servicing Moreno Valley and the other contract entities. “Our contracts are flat, and we’re not paying any raises (to deputies) now,” the supervisor said. “You’re realizing an overall savings. We’re going in the right direction.” Board Chairman John Tavaglione said the PSEC system was a vital necessity because it replaced an “antiquated” analog system, and he couldn’t understand why there would be any complaints. “We’re not charging for everything we should,” Ashley added. In 2015, a 7 percent hike

prompted an outcry from elected and non-elected officials from Indian Wells, Lake Elsinore, Moreno Valley, Palm Desert and Temecula, who challenged the justification for such a significant upward adjustment. They protested that law enforcement expenses were draining their budgets and should be capped. That challenge served as impetus for the board’s decision to retain professional services firm KPMG to conduct a top-to-bottom review of sheriff’s operations, which concluded in the spring of last year. KPMG staff are working with sheriff’s officials now to implement potential cost-saving measures. Moreno Valley and several other cities are examining the possibility of forming a joint powers authority with the goal of establishing an independent police agency for law enforcement services, effectively ending sheriff’s contracts. According to the sheriff, the 5.14 percent rate adjustment will allow the department to cover salaries, benefits, equipment and

collateral services associated with the supervisors, clerical staff and other personnel needed to support patrol operations. “The contract rate each year is primarily driven by the actual labor costs of four different multi-year labor union agreements, negotiated periodically by the Board of Supervisors,” said sheriff’s Director of Finance Will Taylor. “The rate is calculated during the course of the year for that year to essentially provide `real time’ costs, as personnel wage and benefits drive 90 percent of the rate.” Salary and benefits costs have ballooned 5 percent every year for the last decade, according to Taylor. Additionally, the sheriff’s inter-agency expenses, such as for county information technology and radio services, have steadily increased over the last year, he said. Cities receive the benefit of helicopter patrols, robbery and homicide investigations, SWAT unit and bomb squad responses without having to foot the bills individually. Contracting entities

are further spared the cost of lawsuits stemming from the actions of sheriff’s personnel, according to the sheriff. The board also directed that nine cities pay increased sums for the sheriff’s use of facilities dedicated to servicing the communities. Sheriff’s officials said the heftier bills generally stem from county Department of Facilities Management costs to maintain stations, including lights, waterworks, landscaping and custodial operations. The sheriff initially carries the expenses, then passes them on to the contracting parties, each of which is invoiced in proportion to how much they consume. The largest percentage increase in facilities costs will be borne by Coachella, which faces a $163,284 bill, compared to $143,741 the previous year – a roughly 14 percent jump. Perris will bear the highest facilities fee in dollars and cents: $514,981 – up from $495,920 the previous fiscal year.

Lake Elsinore Wildomar Elks announce new officers LAKE ELSINORE – After recent elections, Lake Elsinore Wildomar Elks Lodge No. 2591 held its 39th annual Installation of Elk Officers Saturday, April 15. The Elk Officers will serve during the Elk Year, which runs from April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018.

The installations started at 3 p.m. with Cliff Wadley, the District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler, serving as Grand Exalted Ruler with Lodge Past Exalted Ruler’s and those of other Lodges serving as Grand Lodge Officers who installed each Officer in turn with the jewels

of their office. The new officers are as follows: Jim Bustamante, Exalted Ruler; Vaughn Ryan, Lodge Secretary; Jim Cemore, Lodge Treasurer; Frank Cerda, Jr., Lecturing Knight; Bob Becker III, Loyal Knight; Michael Cain, Leading Knight; Helene Fowler,

Chaplain; Russell Hamilton, Sr., Esquire and Trustees: 1-Larry Ryan; 2-Betty Hamilton; 3-Bob Viscardi; 4- Bob Johnson and 5Marty Romans. After the installations, a no-host bar and hors d’oeuvres reception was held in the lounge. This gather-

ing was followed by dinner held in the banquet room at 5 p.m. Menu entrees were grilled salmon or filet mignon. After dinner, the Inaugural Ball was held with music by “Lady Diatribe.”

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forcing cities into district elections. The law, she said, is essentially making it easier for a postelection challenge under the California version of the Federal Voting Rights Act. Cameron said there are four tests the state looks at and only two of the four need to occur for there to be a voting rights issue, making it easier for challenges to occur. She said in California, all you have to have for a challenge is a “particular race” voting as a “particular block” not able to elect their preferred candidate “because of the effect of the majority of voting throughout the rest of the city.” Cameron explained that liability is only determined by the presence of “Statistically identified racially polarized voting” and that there is no need for prejudice or discrimination. She said this is the reason many cities in California are choosing to make the switch from at-large to by-district voting, something that is up to each city to decide for themselves. Cameron said that the cases are very expensive to defend against

and when cities lose the awards are “substantially high… That becomes a consideration in making the transition,” she said. Mayor Pro Tem Jonathan Ingram said the move was a last-ditch effort for the state to take away local control from cities. “This is the ultimate way of the state taking away our local control and I absolutely believe that,” he said. “I believe that local control is imperative and that it is our constitutional right to speak up as residents and say ‘no,’ we are not going to allow this.’” Ingram said Shenkman gets paid, essentially for sending threatening letters to cities and that he didn’t believe Shenkman had any evidence to substantiate the city had done anything inappropriate. “I disagree with that wholeheartedly,” he said. “I would never support this. I will not support this. They are trying to divide us and I stand for unity. The people need to stand up and help defend us to support our city,” Ingram said. Councilman Kelly Seyarto said the council did not want to make

the move to voting by district and that it was “extortion.” “We absolutely don’t want this,” Seyarto said. “This is ridiculous; this is absolutely ridiculous. This is legal extortion is what this is.” Seyarto said that the problem the city had was with the changeover to district elections would be the financial cost to defend a lawsuit if one came about. “We could spend $2 million. We can still explore and formulate a plan not to have districts, but we need to limit how much money it is going to cost us to do that,” he said. “This infuriates me to even have to have this hearing because of this knucklehead.” Seyarto said that while he agreed with Ingram, council is a steward of the taxpayer dollars and, “I can’t spend 2 million of your dollars and losing and knowing that there is a potential to lose but I can continue the process so that we can get more information that we need to see if we can stop this nonsense. I want to fight like heck.” While he is against moving to by-districts, Councilman Randon Lane said no city in the state had successfully beaten a CVRA lawsuit and that was something that needs to be considered. “We are in charge of the taxpayer dollars and we have to make sure that we are making good decisions,” he said. “This is basically an exploring process that we are talking about today.” Lane pointed out that whether the city loses or wins there is no benefit. Should the city go to court and lose the city would have to pay their own, plus the plaintiff’s

attorney fees. Should they win, the city would still responsible for their own legal fees. Either way the cost could quickly surpass millions of dollars such as in the case of Palmdale which spent $4.7 million trying to defend against a CVRA lawsuit. “We sit up here and I argue local control all the time. I believe that local control is so very important,” Lane said. “The problem is the state of California makes decisions and rulings that hurt cities all of the time.” Lane said while he was extremely opposed to it by-district elections they have the option to take a look at the demographics of the city. “We have to go down that path,” he said. “I can’t be in the position that as a city we fight something that nobody else has won and spend $4.7 million because we don’t have $4.7 million.” For Mayor Rick Gibbs, the issue boils down to one thing. “At this time, I can say the obvious. We are being screwed by the legislature of the state of California. That is all there is to it,” he said. Ultimately, the resolution passed 3-1 with Ingram voting against it. With the passage of the resolution, the city now must hold four public meetings to discuss the issue, the first of those meetings is scheduled for May 16, at 6 p.m. Hemet, Menifee and Wildomar have made the move to by-district elections. Temecula is also considering a move to by-district elections. Lake Elsinore and San Jacinto currently hold elections at-large.

with the law promptly, we will have no choice but to file a lawsuit to protect the voting rights of the Latino residents of Murrieta,” the letter, written by Kevin Shenkman from the law firm, reads. Assistant City Attorney Chris Cameron gave council a presentation and explained why districts matter and how they change influence in elections. Cameron explained to council that if you have 20 opposition voters in an at large election with 120 total voters, those 20 opposition voters have less influence which is cause for concern in a fair vote. “However, if you move to a district election then essentially you are going to split that 120-person city into four districts of say. 30 voters each, 20 opposition voters now have a lot of say in the one district in which they reside,” Cameron said. “That’s the basic fundamental difference of how the systems work.” Cameron said that the CVRA, signed into state law in 2012, is

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San Jacinto City Council again argues outdoor pot cultivation rules Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

The San Jacinto City Council chambers was once again filled with residents, this time mostly from the Mexican-American community May 2, to voice their opinions on the marijuana ordinances passed by the council in response to the state’s passage of Proposition 64 legalizing the recreational use of the drug. The issue was placed on the council’s agenda, not to change the city’s new marijuana cultivation, sales and distribution ordinances recently passed by the council, but to further discuss where and how to manage legal medicinal marijuana grows in the area set aside for them in an approximate 2,000-acre area of the city west of Sanderson Avenue and north of Cottonwood Avenue. While the majority of the residents making public comments were Latinos, opposed to cannabis grows in designated areas in the city and grower-sought legal distribution outlets, council members Andrew Kotyuk and Crystal Ruiz pointed out voters both in the state and in the city had approved the drug’s recreational use. “The truth of the matter is and the bottom line is, it is very hard for us to understand, especially with morals the belief in God and Christianity, is that the state took that away from us. The state made it legal. So, San Jacinto can’t ban it. We can’t stop it from legally being here,” Kotyuk said, suggesting the council’s direction now is to make sure the city takes the necessary steps to insure the public’s safety and controls the grows, its cultivation and distribution. The discussion Tuesday night was opened on the request of Mayor Scott Miller, who started the discussion out with a cannabis program he had written and wanted to see added into the city’s code enforcement and zoning outside of the state’s Proposition 64’s rule making the recreational use of marijuana legal. The main idea in his program was to have each department in the city and public education agencies review every marijuana growers’ application to establish grow farms and distribution requirements. He also is asking for a Cannabis Oversight Committee that would have cannabis developers included. As of May 2, there had been no cannabis farm applications received, according to city staff. The reading of the mayor’s cannabis program was followed by nearly two hours of public comment with both those for and against marijuana grows speaking their thoughts in three- and sixminute sessions. In an unusual

PANHANDLING from page A-1 leaving the center, in medians or parkways whether lingering or loitering there, at dining establishments or in any outdoor dining area and no solicitation in any public park or improved public trail at any time. The ordinance does offer exceptions to the ruling. The ordinance describes soliciting, asking or begging as “using the spoken, written or printed word, or bodily gestures, signs or other means with the purpose of obtaining an immediate donation of money or other thing of value or soliciting the sale of goods or services.” The ordinance makes the exceptions in the right of people to exercise protected free speech, the lawful vending of goods and services, solicitations related to business authorized by or conducted by the property owner, business owner or employees on the premises, solicitations related to the lawful towing of a vehicle or solicitations related to emergency repairs requested by the operator or other occupant of a motor vehicle. The staff in writing the ordinance also described what is meant by “aggressive behavior” by a solicitor. It includes approaching or speaking to a person, following a person before, during or after soliciting, asking or begging that may cause them to fear bodily harm to oneself or to another, damage to or loss of property or otherwise intimidating someone into giving money or other thing of value. Other forms of prohibited aggression include intentionally touching or causing physical contact with another person or an occupied vehicle without that person’s consent in soliciting, asking or

San Jacinto Mayor Scott Miller makes a point that the council needs to come up with a strong program regulating the outdoor cultivation of medicinal marijuana during the May 2 council meeting. The city, under ordinance, now permits legal pot farms in a portion of the city.

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change of the public comment three-minute rule, the council allowed the Spanish-speaking public commentators to have three minutes longer so an interpreter could relay their statements in English. A total of 25 speakers took the podium to express their views that evening. Sixteen speakers were opposed to any use, cultivation or distribution of the drug in the city, stating their fears it will bring more crime, addiction and fear to the all the people of the city and especially to their children where there is already a problem with marijuana. Nine other speakers voiced their opinion on how marijuana, with its medicinal and recreational use approved by the state, would not only help those needing the drug for health purposes but bring a considerable amount of tax and permit money to the city’s coffers. It was said by the proponents that marijuana is now deemed legal in California by the majority of voters as well as those in the city who voted in favor of limited recreational use of the drug in a pre-Proposition 64 vote. Resident Perla Aguilar was the first in the Mexican-American community to be called to the podium to speak during the public comment time. “Please don’t let this happen in our town,” Aguilar said of potential marijuana grows. “Think of your children how it will affect them.” Resident Sandra Chavez stood, with an interpreter and said to the council, “I am the mother of two children. I do not want to see my children lost in drugs. Have you asked God about this? Do you want our children walking around like zombies?” Other Latino mothers pleaded with the council to make sure their children don’t have access to more

marijuana with grows and distribution centers. Some note that they have been in the schools and have already seen children using marijuana and other drugs on campus. Also, taking the speakers’ stand were several marijuana grow developers who pointed out that if the city’s ordinances are delayed or rescinded, the illegal growers, who they said are already in the city area like it or not, would continue to benefit, and the city would have less control and lose high potential tax and permit revenues from secure farms. One grower representative told the council, “Booze is far more dangerous than cannabis.” He noted that without the ordinances how would the city enforce the law against illegal growers already in the city. “Why is this coming up again,” he said. “We are trying to help bring these investors (legal medicinal marijuana growers) to the city.” A resident told the council that his daughter was afflicted with cerebral palsy and the only thing that helped her was prescribed medical marijuana. He urged the council to go ahead with the medicinal marijuana farm developments and dispensaries. A representative of legal marijuana farmers told the council that the legal grow farms “are the most secure facilities,” far more than other businesses. He cited the employment of specially designed state of the art robots that are patrolling some of the medicinal farms along with other extreme security measures. Councilman Alonso Ladezma, who in past meetings has expressed his belief that marijuana has no place in the city outside of needed medical marijuana, said at the end of public comment, “The community has spoken.

begging, intentionally blocking or interfering with the safe or free passage of a pedestrian or vehicle by any means or unreasonably causing a pedestrian or vehicle operator to take evasive action to avoid physical contact. Aggressive behavior also means “using violent or threatening gestures toward a person solicited either before, during or after soliciting, asking or begging; persisting in closely following or approaching a person, after the person being solicited has been solicited and informed the solicitor by words or conduct that such person does not want to be solicited or does not want to give money or any other thing of value to the solicitor or using profane, offensive or abusive language which is inherently likely to provoke an immediate violent reaction, either before, during, or after solicitation in any public place,” the ordinance states. The ordinance, while not spelling out specifically any monetary fines, does say the illegal solicitor would be issued an administrative citation

alleging their guilt in violating the city of Menifee municipal code and subject to application punishments pursuant to Chapter 1.03 of the Menifee municipal code. It does not preclude the enforcing officer to pursue and other applicable laws or remedies available. In the staff report, it was explained that the ordinance was created after studying similar ordinances passed and approved by other surrounding cities that have been effective in curtailing some overly aggressive solicitations in their areas. The draft ordinance will now be returned to council later in May for a second and final reading along with a marketing campaign to educate the public on “responsible compassion for the homeless.” The council was provided a sample of a door hanger that would be used to spearhead the Menifee Homeless Task Force led by the Community Services Department to educate residents of the “do’s and don’ts” of responsible giving.

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The May 2 San Jacinto City Council discussion on the outdoor cultivation of marijuana allowed members of the public to speak on the matter with a Spanish language interpreter during the public comment portion of the meeting. This resident, speaking in Spanish, said she was opposed to outdoor marijuana cultivation in the city.

With the public comment time completed, Councilman Russ Utz urged the council to begin accepting applications as soon as possible after suggesting that Mayor Millers program was more of a “manifesto” and totally unwarranted with the new ordinances in place. Miller explained his program was not meant to change or rescind the current city marijuana ordinance that he also approved, but to have a council workshop on the rules and enforcement of the outdoor marijuana farms, their number and size in the part of the city that is designated or zoned for designated or undesignated agricultural use.

“I want to give this ordinance proper due process,” Miller said and by doing so make sure the city does get the revenues needed without turning it into the “Wild West.” He said he did sign the ordinance with little public comment and now wants the council to meet in a special workshop to discuss his program for possible implementation that still could be done without revisiting the original ordinances already approved. Following the long debate, the council agreed to hold a special workshop on the matter but not the date was immediately set.

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Winners of the 2016-17 CIF Southern Section High School Academic Team Awards announced JP Raineri SPORTS@REEDERMEDIA.COM

LOS ALAMITOS – The winners of the 31st Annual CIF Southern Section - FORD Academic Awards program were announced recently. The team awards, based on a cumulative grade-point average, are awarded in 23 team sports. Entries from 1,730 teams were received this year. Twenty-six different CIFSS member schools are represented amongst the team winners. The annual academic awards program is sponsored by the Southern California FORD Dealers with assistance from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. To be considered, teams must have a minimum of 5 studentathletes with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA average (4.0 scale) in the first semester or first 2 quarters of 2016-17 school year. The highest team GPA in each sport category by enrollment determines the winner. Schools are divided into two enrollment categories, 1500 and above and 1499 and below. The team with the highest GPA in each enrollment category for each sport receives the award. The first place teams receive a banner to commemorate their achievement. All teams who participated and qualified receive Academic Award certificates for their studentathletes. Additionally, 187 student-athletes have each been named the individual “Student-Athlete of the Year” by their school. Each CIF-SS member school is entitled to name a male and a female “Student-Athlete of the Year” that must be a senior having maintained a minimum of a 3.5 GPA (4.0 scale) over the past three years, in addition to earning a letter in at least one varsity sport and participating in extracurricular activities (music, drama, service groups, etc.). As part of the Academic Award program, the Women’s Southern California Golf Association (WSCGA) annually recognizes the top three Girl’s Golf academic teams in each enrollment category with financial grants. This year’s WSCGA grant receiving teams are St. Margaret’s Episcopal, Pasadena Poly, Mayfield, Villa Park, San Marcos and Chino. The academic team winners and golf grant recipients were honored in a pregame ceremony before the Angels game versus the Oakland A’s Tuesday, April 25. Schools with fewer than 1,499 students:

BASEBALL Calvary Murrieta - 3.650 Linfield Christian - 3.34 BOYS’ BASKETBALL Calvary Murrieta - 3.69 Linfield Christian - 3.21 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Calvary Murrieta - 3.68 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY Linfield Christian - 3.71 GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY Calvary Murrieta - 3.65 FOOTBALL Calvary Murrieta - 3.59 Linfield Christian - 3.26 BOYS’ GOLF Linfield Christian -3.75 Calvary Murrieta - 3.62 BOYS’ SOCCER Calvary Murrieta - 3.52 Linfield Christian - 3.47 GIRLS’ SOCCER Calvary Murrieta - 3.66 Linfield Christian - 3.43 SOFTBALL Calvary Murrieta - 3.70 Linfield Christian - 3.43 BOYS’ TENNIS Linfield Christian - 3.70 GIRLS’ TENNIS Linfield Christian - 3.38 BOYS’ TRACK AND FIELD Calvary Murrieta - 3.57 Linfield Christian - 3.46 GIRLS’ TRACK AND FIELD Calvary Murrieta - 3.60 Linfield Christian - 3.54 BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL Calvary Murrieta - 3.66 GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL Calvary Murrieta - 3.71 Linfield Christian - 3.63 Schools with over 1,500 students: BASEBALL Vista Murrieta - 3.37 Lakeside/Lake Elsinore - 3.27 Hemet - 3.22 BOYS’ BASKETBALL Hemet - 3.38 Murrieta Valley - 3.27 Lakeside/Lake Elsinore - 3.25 Lakeside/Lake Elsinore - 3.25 Great Oak - 3.17 Vista Murrieta - 3.01 West Valley - 3.21

The winners of the 31st Annual CIF Southern Section FORD Academic Awards program were recognized by Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Tuesday, April 25. Courtesy photo

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Murrieta Mesa - 3.46 Great Oak - 3.44 West Valley - 3.39 Vista Murrieta - 3.39 Lakeside/Lake Elsinore - 3.33 Murrieta Valley - 3.28 Hemet - 3.10

GIRLS’ SOCCER Temecula Valley - 3.68 Hemet - 3.66 Vista Murrieta - 3.60 Murrieta Valley - 3.50 Lakeside/Lake Elsinore - 3.36 Great Oak - 3.26 West Valley - 3.21

BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY Lakeside/Lake Elsinore - 3.714 Great Oak - 3.39 Vista Murrieta - 3.33 Hemet - 3.06

SOFTBALL Vista Murrieta - 3.44 Hemet - 3.30 Lakeside/Lake Elsinore - 3.26

GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY Murrieta Valley - 3.79 Vista Murrieta - 3.74 Hemet - 3.65 Lakeside/Lake Elsinore - 3.34 West Valley - 3.23 FOOTBALL Great Oak - 3.07 Hemet - 3.02 Vista Murrieta - 3.0 BOYS GOLF Murrieta Valley - 3.29 Lakeside/Lake Elsinore - 3.26 Hemet - 3.24 Vista Murrieta - 3.07 GIRLS’ GOLF Hemet - 3.67 Murrieta Valley - 3.55 Lakeside/Lake Elsinore - 3.45 West Valley - 3.44 Vista Murrieta - 3.30 Great Oak - 3.30 BOYS’ SOCCER West Valley - 3.26 Murrieta Valley - 3.19 Great Oak - 3.19 Hemet - 3.17

BOYS’ SWIMMING & DIVING Vista Murrieta - 3.50 Lakeside/Lake Elsinore - 3.20 GIRLS’ SWIMMING & DIVING Vista Murrieta - 3.48 BOYS’ TENNIS Great Oak - 3.67 Hemet - 3.64 Vista Murrieta - 3.41 Lakeside/Lake Elsinore - 3.37 GIRLS’ TENNIS Temecula Valley - 3.73 Hemet - 3.70 Great Oak - 3.70 Lakeside/Lake Elsinore - 3.45 Vista Murrieta - 3.40 Murrieta Valley - 3.22 West Valley - 3.14 BOYS’ TRACK AND FIELD Great Oak - 3.25 Vista Murrieta - 3.04 GIRLS’ TRACK AND FIELD Great Oak - 3.51 Vista Murrieta - 3.40

BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL Vista Murrieta - 3.35 West Valley - 3.22 Great Oak - 3.09 GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL West Valley - 3.74 Murrieta Valley - 3.60 Great Oak - 3.59 Hemet - 3.49 Lakeside/Lake Elsinore - 3.45 Vista Murrieta - 3.42 BOYS’ WATER POLO Vista Murrieta - 3.51 Murrieta Valley - 3.25 Lakeside/Lake Elsinore - 3.24 Hemet - 3.20 Great Oak - 3.20 GIRLS’ WATER POLO Temecula Valley - 3.58 Murrieta Valley - 3.55 Great Oak - 3.54 West Valley - 3.53 Hemet - 3.45 Lakeside/Lake Elsinore - 3.38 Vista Murrieta - 3.03 WRESTLING Murrieta Valley - 3.13 Hemet - 3.10 Academic Awards Individual Athlete of the Year: Calvary Murrieta - Brayden Campos - Male Calvary Murrieta - Kassi Shifflett - Female Great Oak - Axel Malahieude - Male Great Oak - Evelyn Mandel - Female Murrieta Mesa - Justine Hutter Female Murrieta Mesa - Olivia Cheng Female

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With the amount of baseball talent coursing the veins of the valley, there is never a dull moment when it comes to the high school ball fields. With their 5-3 win over Temecula Valley Wednesday, May 3, the mighty Vista Murrieta Broncos secured their third ever Southwestern League title. The Broncos (20-7, 12-1) were the defending champs going into the 2016 before being ousted by Murrieta Mesa. “Our team has been hitting the ball very well and just playing really good baseball,” said Vista Murrieta Head Coach Matt Mosiello. This squad has a lot of fight in them.” The Broncos are very senior heavy, carrying 12 overall, but also rely on a good mixture of juniors and sophomores throughout their 22-man roster. Vista Murrieta will wrap up Southwestern League play this week against Great Oak (13-12, 6-7). In the South Valley League, the

Rancho Christian Eagles (20-3-1, 10-0) are wrapping up their best season ever under head coach, Tony Nobiensky. As one of the most successful baseball coaches in the Inland Empire, Nobiensky has won a CIF title (Temecula Valley, 2014 CIF-SS Division 2 championship), made numerous playoff appearances with the Golden Bears and the Eagles now, has two Southwestern League titles, one South Valley League title now and has two CIF-Southern Section title game appearances. Rancho Christian will wrap up South Valley League play this week against California Lutheran (2-13, 1-10). Other local teams still fighting for a top spot in their perspective leagues include Linfield Christian (18-4, 9-1) and Paloma Valley (213, 12-1) and Heritage (16-6, 10-3) out of the Sunbelt League. Linfield could split the league title with Woodcrest (18-5, 10-1) as they wrap up league play this week against Ontario Christian (13-11, 5-5) and Arrowhead Christian (12-6-1, 5-5). Linfield recently

beat Woodcrest for the first time in Ambassador League history and with two games to play, versus Woodcrest’s one game; it will be interesting to see how it plays out. In the Sunbelt League Paloma Valley and Heritage will duke it out against each other for the title this week in a 2 game showdown. Heritage needs to win both games to share the league title. Game times are at 3:30 p.m.

[Above] The Rancho Christian Eagles are the 2017 South Valley League Baseball Champions.

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[Left] The Vista Murrieta Broncos are the 2017 Southwestern League Baseball Champions.

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Sacramento Democrats push through largest gas tax increase in state history Sen. Mike Morrell SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

In April, Democratic leaders forced through the state Legislature $5.2 billion annually in new and permanent taxes on drivers across California, amounting to the largest gas tax increase in state history. For years, the majority party in Sacramento has refused to make our state’s aging infrastructure a spending priority. They are laserfocused on raising taxes rather than first considering where reforms and efficiencies can be made with existing resources. However, Californians know they already pay enough for the services and programs they expect. Polls conducted by the Public Policy Institute of California and University of California Berkeley’s Institute for Governmental Studies have shown that Californians consistently oppose the idea of higher gas taxes and vehicle fees. That is the reason why in 2002 voters passed Proposition 42 confining the sales tax on gasoline w w w . m y v a l l e y n e w s . c o m

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to transportation purposes only. But shortly after, legislators still siphoned off the money to the state budget. Voters responded in 2006 with Proposition 1A, limiting the legislature’s ability to suspend Proposition 42. Then the legislature used accounting gimmicks to pay off bonds instead of building up our highways. Citizens responded again in 2010 with Proposition 22, prohibiting gasoline excise tax funds from being used to pay for debt. Now the legislature diverts $1 billion a year from trucking weight fees to the state budget’s general fund.

Majority party leaders have promised that the annual $5.2 billion in taxes will be used to pay for roads and highways. Yet despite claims otherwise, $80 million will be spent on parks. Another $100 million will be used to fund the Active Transportation Program, likely for bike paths and walkways – not roads. To put these figures in perspective, only $110 million will be used on new infrastructure. These are just some of the expenditures. While the increases will be felt by all, the added tax on diesel will perhaps cause the greatest financial hardship. Consider that 78 percent

Marie Waldron SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Recently, the California state auditor revealed that the office of the president of the University of California did not disclose to the University of California board of regents, to the Legislature or to the public that it was holding $175 million in reserve funds for fiscal year 2015-2016. The report reveals that the office of the president asked the board of regents for funding in-

creases based on the previous years’ overestimated budgets rather than on actual expenditures. Furthermore, an undisclosed budget was created to spend the reserve funds, including $32 million in unspent funds received from charges levied on University of California campuses, money that should have been spent educating students. This undisclosed budget was truly undisclosed – the board of regents, which is supposed to be running the University of California

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A Murrieta Police SUV was damaged when it was hit by gunfire during a high-speed chase. Kim Harris photo

MURRIETA – Felony charges were expected to be filed Tuesday against a parolee and another man who allegedly fled from Murrieta police in a stolen vehicle and opened fire on pursuing officers before they were apprehended. Fernando Alonso, 26, and Jose Juan Rodriguez, 32, were arrested Friday following a high-speed chase that culminated in a foot pursuit. Alonso was booked on suspicion of attempted murder of a peace

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Banning. According to Murrieta police Lt. Ron Driscoll, the suspects were in a black pickup with paper plates that a patrol officer spotted about 2:30 a.m. Friday near the intersection of Hancock Avenue and Los Alamos Road and recognized as the same vehicle described leaving the scene of several recent burglaries in the area. The officer signaled the driver, Alonso, to stop, and he initially complied, but as the lawman approached the pickup, Alonso allegedly floored it, racing westbound on Los Alamos with the headlights off, triggering a pursuit, Driscoll said. He said as other officers joined the chase, Alonso headed onto Interstate 15, briefly remaining on the freeway before exiting at Jefferson Avenue, where he turned northbound. The chase passed in front of the Murrieta Police Department and then went eastbound on Kalmia Street, followed by California Oaks Road, according to Driscoll. “The vehicle continued to travel at a high rate of speed on California Oaks Road and approached the area of Saradella Court,” the lieutenant said. “While in this area, the driver of the vehicle leaned out of the vehicle, while it was still in motion,

pointed a handgun at the pursuing officers and fired multiple gunshots at the officers, striking one of the patrol vehicles.” The chase then went south on Clinton Keith Road, going over Interstate 215 via the bridge, then eastbound on Whitewood Road, which runs out of pavement and turns into a dirt passage at Keller Road, according to Driscoll. He said the pickup plowed through a fence at the dead end of the dirt road, creating a dust cloud that caused officers to briefly lose sight of the pickup, which they located south of Tracey Avenue, abandoned. Both suspects were gone, but officers found the handgun used to fire at the patrolmen, Driscoll said, adding that the pickup was confirmed stolen out of Temecula and “numerous stolen items” were seized from inside the truck. A dragnet using K9 teams and a Riverside County sheriff’s helicopter swept the surrounding area, and officers came upon Alonso allegedly hiding behind trash cans, where he was taken into custody after a struggle, according to Driscoll. Rodriguez surrendered to deputies at the sheriff’s Perris station that evening, admitting that he was with Alonso during the pursuit, Driscoll said.

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cepts budgeting recommendations made by the state auditor, which include requiring that actual past expenditures be used as a basis for future budgets, reserve amounts and reserve spending must be clearly defined and all expenditures must be approved and justified. All state agencies must be fully transparent. With some of the highest sales, income and gas taxes in the nation, the existence of undisclosed budgets and slush funds simply cannot be tolerated.

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options but to drive long distances every day just to get to work or take their children to school. Californians want the state to better prioritize its spending, to get its finances in order just like each of us has to do every time we balance our checkbooks. Instead, under one-party rule in California, taxpayers find themselves having to pay more for government that delivers less. Morrell, R-Rancho Cucamonga, represents the 23rd state Senate district, which covers portions of Riverside, San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties.

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of California communities rely solely on trucking to have their goods delivered. If fuel costs rise, trucking companies will have no choice but to increase the cost of moving freight. If shipping costs increase, so will the price of the products shipped. Already operating on thin margins, wholesalers and storeowners will have no choice but to pass on these additional costs. In the end, those most hurt by tax increases on driving will be the working poor, those on fixed incomes and the middle class. It will especially hit those who have few

A city of Temecula fire engine rests in field after crashing through a fence Sunday, May 7. Joe Fanaselle photo

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Details are still emerging after a City of Temecula fire engine

was involved in a what was believed to be a solo-vehicle wreck Thursday, May 7, in Temecula. The accident, which sent three Cal Fire/Riverside County

firefighters to the hospital, happened on Ynez Road between Santiago and La Paz Roads in Temecula. The accident was reported shortly before 11 a.m., after Engine 84 from the City of Temecula was involved in a crash and ended up in a field after smashing through a fence, several trees and a drainage ditch. California Highway Patrol officers, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Temecula Police Station, Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire personnel and American Medical Response medics responded to the reported wreck. AMR medics eventually transported all three-crew members by ground ambulance for further evaluation and treatment.

Officials at the scene later advised on-scene media that the crew was “OK.” According to witnesses, the engine appeared to have been traveling southbound on Ynez Road when it crossed the opposing lanes of traffic and left the roadway before ending up about 30 to 40 feet off the roadway in a residential front yard. It was not immediately known if the engine was responding to an emergency call for service at the time of the crash, and it is not known what caused the vehicle to leave the roadway. Traffic was not impacted while officials investigated the cause of the accident which is still under investigation.

Pair suspected of dealing drugs in Menifee to stand trial MURRIETA – Two convicted felons accused of dealing drugs in Menifee must stand trial, a judge ruled Monday, May 8. Ronald Olin Burrows, 57, of Menifee, and Jimmy Clarence Santillian, 40, of Mead Valley, were arrested in December after they were allegedly caught in the middle of a narcotics transaction. Following a preliminary hearing at the Southwest Justice Center, Riverside County Superior Court Judge Kelly Hansen found there

was sufficient evidence to warrant a trial for both men on charges of possession of controlled substances for sale and resisting arrest. Hansen is scheduled for a postpreliminary hearing arraignment May 22 at the Murrieta courthouse. Burrows is free on a $120,000 bond; while Santillian is being held in lieu of $310,000 bail at the Southwest Detention Center. According to sheriff’s officials, on the afternoon of Dec. 21, deputies patrolling the Menifee

Town Center, in the area of Antelope and Newport roads, spotted the defendants allegedly selling methamphetamine next to a gas station and approached to question the pair, interrupting the transaction. Both men took off running, and deputies gave chase, quickly apprehending them, said sheriff’s Sgt. Sam Morovich. “A search of their persons and their respective vehicles yielded over 1 pound of methamphetamine

and a large quantity of U.S. currency,” Morovich said. The men were booked into jail, but Burrows posted bail soon afterward. According to court records, he has a prior conviction for grand theft and has a separate drugrelated case pending from last May. Santillian has multiple drug-related priors going back to the mid-1990s, records showed.

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Great Oak Dance Teams see fantasy come alive at happiest place on earth JP Raineri SPORTS@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Great Oak High School’s junior varsity and varsity Dance Teams sent in a submission to Disneyland’s Performing Arts division late last year, in hopes of having the opportunity to perform. Most people don’t realize the many hoops a program must jump through to be granted access to perform at the happiest place on earth. The submission started back in October 2016 when Stephanie Rosser, the Great Oak Dance Team Advisor, went to work submitting the needed information, including video performances and photos of the teams unity and team descriptions “The submission process is quite challenging as well as specific in nature of performances within Disneyland Parks Rules and Regulations. I told the program to be patient and keep working hard,”

Rosser said. The Teams were notified in February that they were not only selected, but also given the opportunity to perform in April. After following specific guidelines of Disney rules and regulations the teams were then notified their performance was approved and would take place at the Fantasyland Stage at 11 a.m. Friday, April 14. The teams from Great Oak showed up and nailed their performances that day, concluding a historical season for their program. “The ability to perform within such a grand organization was not only a privilege but a true honor. Our teams showed the dedication of hard work and determination to showcase to all visitors at Disneyland, just what Great Oak High School Dance Teams true talent and appreciation of the Art of Dance is all about,” Rosser said.

The Dance Teams from Great Oak High School pose for a picture in Mickey’s Toontown after performing at Disneyland last month. Courtesy photo

Menace baseball teams on amazing win streak

Menace Baseball Club’s 13U team holds up their trophy and AAU Championship shirts after wining the SoCal AAU Spring Break Beach Bash in Huntington Beach, extending their win streak to 37 games.

Longhorns got out to a 4-0 lead, before the Menace came storming back. Several lead changes later, Menace took the game 9-7.Menace, following the common theme in the tournament, fell behind the Yard Dawgs early in the semifinals game but were able to prevail 7-4. In an anticlimactic final, Menace never trailed CBA and went on to win by mercy rule 13-3. Also, this past weekend, the eighth grade Menace 14U team played locally, at Murrieta Mesa high school, competing against some of the top programs around. Come Sunday, they would have to go through 2 CBA teams, to secure the title. They never trailed the CBA Bruins, defeating them 8-0 in a mercy rule. In the finals, Menace

came out to a 9-0 lead in the first inning, but the CBA Trojans mounted a comeback, which was ultimately spoiled, as Menace went on to win 14-13, which sounds more like a football game than a baseball game score.

Another team on the come up for Menace is the 12U team that went 4-0 over the weekend of April 22. For more information on the competitive Menace Baseball Club program please contact Taylor George via email at temectg12@aol.com.

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The Menace Baseball Club’s 13U and 14U teams are both on very hot winning streaks. The 13U team extended its winning streak to 37-0 after big tournament wins over the past few weekends. At the SoCal AAU Spring Break Beach Bash in Huntington Beach the Menace 13U went 2-0 in pool play, earning them the No. 1 seed, and was set to play the talented Cali Reckless. The game did not

disappoint, having multiple lead changes, with Menace prevailing 9-8 and on to the finals where they faced BPA. BPA was able to handle the LA Extreme 14-12 in the previous game, however the hit parade was put to an end with Menace pitching as the squad from the valley went on to win 7-2. Last weekend the Menace 13U again went 2-0 in pool play, earning them the No. 2 seed in their tournament, playing the San Diego Longhorns in the morning. The

Roadway safety is everyone’s responsibility SACRAMENTO – With warmer weather on the way, motorcycle riders will be gearing up and taking to California’s roadways. The month of May is recognized as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the California Office of Traffic Safety will work together all month long to help reduce the number of motorcycle fatal and injury collisions and to promote roadway safety through education and awareness. California Department of Motor Vehicles data reports there are over 884,000 registered motorcycles and more than 1.4 million licensed riders. Throughout the spring and summer, the number of motorcyclists on the road will increase. Creating a safer highway environment is the shared responsibility of drivers and motorcyclists alike. This is achieved by staying alert and using common sense and courtesy while on the road. “No matter how you travel on California’s roadways, safety should always come first. Motorcyclists and drivers both share equal responsibility for roadway safety,” said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow. “Motorcyclists are sometimes hard to see and are more vulnerable to collisions than other drivers. Be alert, share the road, and look twice for riders.” According to preliminary data from the CHP’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System, last year 476 motorcyclists were killed in traffic collisions and more than 14,000 others were injured. In 2015, there were 494 motorcyclists killed and more than 13,500 injured. Riders can help protect themselves by always using turn signals, avoiding riding in a vehicle’s blind spot, following the rules of the road, and always riding sober. Wearing an approved U.S. Department of Transportation compliant motorcycle safety helmet and proper protective gear can mean the difference between life and death. Motorists can also do their part

by sharing the road. The majority of multi-vehicle motorcycle collisions are caused when other drivers simply did not see the motorcyclist. It is important for motorists to understand the safety challenges faced by motorcyclists such as size and visibility. Look twice for motorcyclists and leave plenty of space between your vehicle and the rider. “With great weather and scenery, California has always been a state where motorcycling for recreation and commuting takes place virtually year-round,” said OTS Director Rhonda Craft. “But both riders and drivers must be constantly aware of the dangers. We all have to be mindful of every vehicle around us and share the roadways with safety in mind.” The CHP realizes that traffic collisions can happen to anyone, regardless of their skill level, which is why the CHP strongly encourages all riders, new and experienced, to enroll in the California Motorcyclist Safety Program (CMSP). The CMSP was developed in July 1987 and has 120 training sites throughout the state. The CMSP trains approximately 66,000 motorcyclists per year, and as of 2016, the CMSP has trained more than 1 million motorcycle riders. For more information or to find a training site near you, visit californiamotorcyclist.com. “The CMSP’s mission is to make motorcycling safer by reducing the number of riders killed or injured every year through continued training and education,” said Commissioner Farrow. As part of Motorcycle Awareness Safety Month, the CMSP and the CHP unveiled a new media campaign, which includes public service announcements that will be broadcast on radio, television, social media, and billboards throughout California. The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security to the people of California.

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Sports

Forza1, Murrieta Mesa to host USA Women’s Volleyball team Friday, May 12

Last year the Murrieta Mesa arena was packed to the brim with over 1,600 people who provided an electric atmosphere while the women played their intrasquad Red versus Blue match. Courtesy photos

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“This is becoming a longstanding tradition and we are excited again to have the USA team back,” Murrieta Mesa Athletic Director, John Broussard said. “We encourage fans of the game and members of the surrounding communities to come watch America’s top volleyball athletes.” Warm-ups will begin at 6:15 p.m. and volleyball lovers of all ages are welcome to cheer on these phenomenal athletes. Last year, Coach Kiraly held a Q&A at 5:45 p.m. and the staff expects the same again this year. The school will also

Forza1 Volleyball will be hosting the USA Women’s Volleyball team in a USA Red-Blue scrimmage again this year at Murrieta Mesa High School Friday, May 12, at 7 p.m. Head Coach, Karch Kiraly, schedules Red-Blue intrasquad scrimmages to provide match-like competition for all athletes training and to bring USA volleyball to enthusiastic volleyball communities of Southern California.

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be providing an area for USA players to sign autographs immediately following the end of the match. Last year, heading into the 2016 Olympics, both the players and coaches were not only impressed with how the team played, but more impressed by the spirit shown by fans at this unique event. Christa Dietzen, last year’s team captain, commented on the atmosphere after the match, “I think the school district did a phenomenal job of promoting it. It is awesome that the school spirit is here at Murrieta Mesa. What an awesome event to come and play in, we even got the fans to boo for one side of the net to help create an environment like that which we face when playing outside of the United States.” The USA athletes help and inspire and motivate many of the local youth volleyball players at Forza1 with their tremendous skill and years of dedication and determination to take their skills to the highest level. Many have played at

The USA Women’s Volleyball team will participate in a Red-Blue scrimmage at Murrieta Mesa High School Friday, May 12.

the collegiate and international levels on their journey to the top and the popularity of the sport of volleyball has recently helped the girls from the local Forza1 program get into college and earn scholarships to play for top programs throughout the country. Forza1 is a top performing volleyball club in Temecula that operates out of the 40,000-squarefoot Forza One Performance Center off Diaz Road. The Center provides a variety of programs for boys and girls of all ages with

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D-Bat will be offering a one hour batting practice session to honor mothers Friday, May 12. JP Raineri photo May 12 at 7 p.m.  Murrieta Mesa High School  24801 Monroe Ave Murrieta, California  U.S. Women’s National Team

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The newest batting cage facility to the area, D-Bat, is offering

local baseball and softball players a chance to get one hour of live batting practice featuring their very own instructors to assist and coach, while “Dropping bombs

for Mom” before Mother’s Day. “We figured it was a unique idea to get the local players dialed in before they play in their weekend games, and honor the baseball moms as well,” General Manager Matt Hinds said. “A lot of kids play in one day tournaments on Saturday, and of course we know some really hard-nosed baseball families even sign up for weekend long tournaments, we just wanted to do something to help.” The signup fee is $25 and comes with 10 free credits for the cages, plus a rose for mother Friday, May 12, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. To register, call (951) 386-3228 or email matthinds@ dbattemecula.com. D-Bat is located at 26201Ynez Road, Suite 103 in Temecula.

Col. Francis W. Sick honored as ‘Patriot of the Present-Education’ SAN JACINTO – San Jacinto Unified School District’s San Jacinto Leadership Academy commandant retired Col. Francis W. Sick received honors from 23rd District Sen. Mike Morrell as “2017 Patriot of the PresentEducation” during the senator’s fourth annual Patriots of the Past, Present and Future Recognition Ceremony and Dinner. This annual event to honor servicemen and women includes five categories for Patriots of the Present awards – business, community service, civic service, education and public safety. Sick was selected from three final candidates in education at event held March 10 at March Field in Riverside. Sick is a 28-year U.S. Air Force veteran that retired from active duty in 2007. He served in Operation Desert Storm and Iraqi Enduring Freedom, commanding more than 25 combat and combat support sorties. Upon retirement, he joined SJSUD as commandant for San Jacinto High School’s Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. Under his direction, the high school program’s enrollment increased by 220 per-

cent, beginning with 70 students to 225 students in just three years, and named to the top 3 percent of AFJROTC programs worldwide. In 2011, Sick opened San Jacinto Leadership Academy, SJUSD’s first middle school magnet school with a focus on training student cadets to lead with character and develop strong intellectual capacities. In 2013, the academy was a recipient of a Models of Academic Excellence Award by the Riverside County Office of Education for leadership education. San Jacinto Leadership Academy has scored as one of the top public schools in Riverside County two years in a row on the Smarter Balance Assessments, the new online testing for the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress System. CAASPP replaced STAR, the previous California standardized testing program in place since 1997. “I am especially proud that San Jacinto Leadership Academy was twice selected for the Campaign for Business and Education Excellence California Honor Roll, which speaks loudly of the

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Colonel’s dedication to education,” SJUSD Superintendent Diane Perez said. Schools that receive this honor have demonstrated high levels of student academic achievement and reduced achievement gaps among student populations. “Col. Sick’s leadership and patriotic demeanor has made a difference for all our students at San Jacinto Leadership Academy, and it was no surprise he was selected by Sen. Morrell for Patriot of the Present – Education,” Perez said.

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Health

Brain health is more than a state of mind, part 2 Dr. Terry Rondberg Omega Brain Health and Nutrition SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

E d i t o r ’s note: This is part two of a Dr. Terry Rondberg two-part series focusing on brain health. In this week’s installation, Dr. Terry Rondberg discusses the definition of brain health. The quotes that I just shared last week defining health are yet another indication that a new paradigm is struggling to be born. The other side of the medical paradigm, the newly emerging paradigm of health, I call the brain-based spiritual model, and it is big and multifaceted. The brain-based spiritual model of health takes a holistic approach rather than a medical approach to promoting health and addressing illness and pain. As I see it, there are four key components to this model. First, health comes from within. Whether you want to call it the “wisdom of our cells,” “homeostasis” or “innate intelligence,” the fact is that our body is always try-

ing to direct us toward, not merely survival, but health. Each one of us has experienced this countless times, starting with the early days when we were constantly skinning our elbows and knees, only to have them heal themselves as a natural course of events. I take great comfort in the fact that health is our birthright, a “possession” that we always have at our disposal. When I approach a patient, I know that all I have to do is get my ego out of the way and gently correct interferences to the brain, and this will allow a patient’s health to be restored. Secondly, holistic brain health includes honoring specific symptoms but also promotes the overall holistic brain-based health and well-being of individuals, families and communities. Spirituality, as well as the way we think and the beliefs we hold about ourselves and the world, has a role to play in this aspect of holistic brain health by supporting actions that enhance physical and mental well-being. For example, many traditions address caring for the body, avoiding behaviors that debase the body and spirit or supporting healthy diet choices. Thirdly, holistic brain health recognizes that for some individu-

als and families, the experience of illness and pain may relate to deeper – even spiritual – concerns and that those concerns may manifest themselves as physical symptoms. The brain health practitioner advocates their patients growing in these deeper ways, in large part by working on themselves and modeling holistic brain health to the patient. Fourth, holistic brain health approaches address not only the causes of physical symptoms in the individual but also recommend that their families – the direct extension of an individual – receive the care and support of a brain-based health practitioner. I believe that just as the family is an extension of any individual member of it, a person’s community is an extension of the families that live in it, and brain health practitioners should seek to support the unfolding of wellness throughout the community. While there are four key components to the brain-based -spiritual model of health, there are many smaller, but no less significant, aspects of this paradigm. They include, of course, a holistic perspective – that the body is greater than the sum of its parts. The new paradigm is actually a return to an older, wisdom-based paradigm of

American Heart Association recognizes Temecula Valley Hospital’s commitment to quality stroke care TEMECULA – Temecula Valley Hospital received the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association’s “Get with the Guidelines-Stroke” Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to providing the most appropriate stroke treatment according to nationally recognized, researchbased guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. Hospitals must achieve 85 percent or higher adherence to all “Get with the Guidelines-Stroke” achievement indicators for two or more consecutive, 12-month periods and achieve 75 percent or higher compliance with five of eight “Get with the GuidelinesStroke” quality measures to receive the Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. To qualify for the Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite, hospitals must meet quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival at the hospital and treatment with the clot-buster tissue plasminogen activator, or tPA, the only drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat ischemic stroke. If given intravenously in the first three hours after the start of stroke symptoms, tPA has been shown to significantly reduce the effects of stroke and lessen the chance of permanent disability. Temecula Valley Hos-

pital earned the award by meeting specific quality achievement measures for the diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients at a set level for a designated period. These quality measures are designed to help hospital teams follow the most up-to-date, evidence-based guidelines with the goal of speeding recovery and reducing death and disability for stroke patients. “A stroke patient loses 1.9 million neurons each minute stroke treatment is delayed. This recognition further demonstrates our commitment to delivering advanced stroke treatments to patients quickly and safely,” Darlene Wetton, CEO of Temecula Valley Hospital, said. “Temecula Valley Hospital continues to strive for excellence in the acute treatment of stroke patients. The recognition from the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association’s ‘Get with the Guidelines-Stroke’ further reinforces our team’s hard work.” Temecula Valley Hospital has also earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Checkmark for Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification for their commitment to stroke and neurological care. As a designated Stroke Receiving Center for both Riverside and San Diego counties, their

dedicated stroke program helps foster better outcomes for stroke patients in the surrounding areas. “The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association recognize Temecula Valley Hospital for its commitment to stroke care,” Dr. Paul Heidenreich, national chairman of the “Get with the Guidelines” steering committee and professor of Medicine at Stanford University, said. “Research has shown there are benefits to patients who are treated at hospitals that have adopted the ‘Get with the Guidelines’ program.” “Get with the Guidelines” puts the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping hospital care teams ensure the care provided to patients is aligned with the latest researchbased guidelines. Developed with the goal to save lives and improve recovery time, “Get with the Guidelines” has impacted more than 3 million patients since 2003.

vitalism – something that got left behind in the Cartesian model of the world, which holds that something invisible animates, organizes and facilitates healing in the body. We refer to that, of course, as life energy, aka bioenergy. Furthermore, the brain-based spiritual model of health is concerned with something larger than “curing.” We are concerned with the patient healing from the inside out. Imagine what would the world be like if people were able to express their full potential? And what would families, communities and the world be like if this were to happen? What would it be like for everyone to know, experience and feel their personal connection to the energy that pervades the universe? To the energy that makes their life possible? Hopefully, by now, it is becoming ingrained in your mind that the brain health is a consciousness of healing rather than curing. Healing is a process of alignment and unification with body, mind and spirit. It has little to do with curing symptoms or ailments. It is a process rather than an event and involves personal growth and development. Healing is not about making symptoms go away but about helping you face yourself in the mirror and love what you see. Illness is a communication from a deeper place within us. It is telling us about something in our lives that needs to change in order for us to be all we can be. Until we understand that communication, there can be no healing. Symptoms in the brain health model are viewed as signs of change, alerting us to changes that

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are necessary for us to make in our lives. Healing allows our individual identity to emerge. It creates love and respect for life. For what is the one thing that is common to all expressions of life but energy? Our brain health system contains very few guidelines for how a person should live. We make suggestions regarding eating, moving, thinking and relating in positive ways. What we have found, however, is that lives change from the inside, not by trying or forcing change to happen, but when the internal wisdom of our cells can freely express itself without energetic restriction. I believe this freedom is the missing link in health care today. The brain health process is like peeling layers from an onion or removing the petals from an artichoke and arriving at the heart. As the interference to the flow of our life energy is dissolved, the connection with all living beings is restored. What makes the brain health system unique is the intention. It does not compete with the body, trying to fix something that is broken, but seeks to release the adverse tension in the suboccipital area, the portal to our energy system, through gentle and specific vibrational input. When our brains improve, our life energy is free to flow, and our aspirations and dreams can be fulfilled. By now I hope you’re becoming excited about this therapy. This method of health care is what we have always deserved: a holistically balanced life, the dynamic interplay of body, mind and spirit, a life worthy of falling in love with and the ability to share it with others.

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Education

TVUSD elementary PE, Arts and Behavior Specialist layoffs loom Stephanie Lai VALLEYSTAFF@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Eleven Temecula Valley Unified School District elementary school specialists have only a few more days before their layoff notices officially go into effect, but district officials are hoping to find other positions for them by the end of month before final termination. With the layoffs looming, teachers, shareholders and families across the school district gathered Tuesday, May 2 at the regular district board meeting to discuss the layoff notices given to various elementary school specialists. Rallying to protect the positions of the Physical Education, Visual and Performing Arts and Positive Behavior Support specialists being threatened with layoffs, teachers held signs reading “All students matter” and “A person’s a person no matter how small.” While it has been proposed to reduce the specialized services, the district is not cutting the programs from the schools entirely, they propose a reduction in the

frequency for specialists to teach in the classrooms. According to Public Relations Officer Laura Boss, when producing the initial proposal “administration tried to provide to the board a way to maintain consistency in programs without completely decimating them.” Current to the districts; Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) reductions will cut four VAPA and PE teachers from their respective specialists as decided during an April 10 TVUSD Board Workshop. The amount of meeting time allocated for public commenters was extended to accommodate the large number of requests that came to speak on the layoff issue. Eighteen speakers voiced their concerns regarding cuts to the PE, VAPA and PBIS programs for elementary schools. Since layoff notices went out in March, the district has until June 13 to finalize their LCAP budget for the 2017-2018 school year and present the budget to the shareholders June 2. The initial particular kind of services (PKS) reduction list of 54.6 services equated the reduction

a week done with a specialist and the remained by their multi-subject teacher, according to Boss. In regards to the PBIS counselor, numerous speakers referred to Temecula Luiseno Elementary counselor Ms. Yoder and the effect of her work with students. Arguing for her quintessential role in assisting mental health and anxiety disorders at an early age, the testimony left the board with new considerations in cutting the PBIS program. In the proposed LCAP Actions and Services, the three district PBIS counselors would be laid off, but keep the Friendship Rooms. At the seven elementary schools with the program, the Friendship Room is a safe room controlled by a classified employee as a place for students to go to gather their thoughts in a non-stressful environment. The seven classified instructional assistants, would remain at the schools, however the counselors would be removed as would their individual and group sessions for strategic interventions. The public comments made that evening will be considered by the board when finalizing their budget and LCAP reductions, however, district officials said they will continue to work to reduce through bumping and filling classroom positions with those currently with a layoff notice. If the employee meets the criteria for a position, they may be offered a new position rather than termination.

Other issues were brought up during the May 2 meeting when TVEA President Jeff Kingsberg questioned Item 15, on the agenda and ELA/ELD (English reading and language) Textbook Adoption, costing $6.9 million. He pointed out a discrepancy in the district’s proposed cost reductions to relieve the budget deficit through suspending or reducing future textbook adoptions. The textbooks have been reviewed for the K-8 schools and still being reviewed in the high schools. The textbook adoptions will be reviewed May 22. With that, Kingsberg suggested financial prudence in making the textbook purchases and suggested a phase-in process. The Board has already set aside money for the purchase of the K-8 textbook purchases, according to PIO Boss. Until then, the Board remains open for feedback regarding their LCAP Actions and Services. As Hinkson expressed, “I personally will go and visit some schools, sit through some lunch times, and talk to teachers,” before synthesizing the information and listening to the public commenters’ wish for the board to look to where the district will be affected. There are several remaining LCAP Survey and Input Meetings including an Advisory Committee set for Thursday, May 11, at the district office open to the public. Regular TVUSD Board meetings will continue June 13 and 27.

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MURRIETA –The Murrieta Chamber of Commerce awarded the April Students of the Month April 20, at a breakfast celebration at Murrieta Sizzler Restaurant in Murrieta. Kahlo Chitaroff of Murrieta Mesa High School, Kathleen Navarro of Vista Murrieta High School, Annabelle Zeller of Murrieta Valley High School, Rachel Dick of Calvary Christian High School, Kaitlin Kight of Springs Charter School and Amy Dominguez of Oak Grove Schools were named April Student of the Month. The six seniors were chosen for their academic excellence. To learn more about the Student of the Month Program, contact founder Sally A. Myers at (951) 506-8024. To sponsor the Student of the Month program, contact Chairwoman Margaret D. Jones at (951) 677-4856.

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of 21 employee positions, but the district since rescinded 11of those positons leaving the 10 employees on layoff notice. If not rescinded by May 15, their layoff will become official. The final board workshop will be hosted May 30 when the board synthesizes the data collected through the regional CAP meetings, District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) meetings and online surveys, along with feedback given during board meetings. Board President Sandy Hinkson explained, “And part of that too is that even though there is a proposal to reduce the number of specialists, we aren’t reducing programs. The instruction will still be provided partially by a specialist with the remainder of the subject given from the multi-subject credentialed teacher.” Based on her previous years as a multi-subject credentialed teacher, Hinkson and the board indicated they are optimistic in the capabilities of the teachers to provide quality instruction. The public commenters before the board, however, emphasized the technical training of the specialists and how they would be lost with less instructional time. The 200 minutes of physical education mandated by the state currently is filled with half of the instruction provided by specialists and the remaining half by a multi-credentialed teacher. With the proposed cuts, students would have approximately 40-45 minutes

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Business

Magic Brow threading salons brighten up faces over the Valley Paisley Trent VALLEYSTAFF@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Opening in 2010 to provide eyebrow and facial threading, Magic Brow has grown to include locations in Hemet, French Valley, Lake Elsinore, Temecula, Menifee and Murrieta. Franchises have expanded their product lines as well, carrying Dermalogica skin care products, professional eyebrow powder and gel and lash-extending cosmetics, showing there is no shortage of local interest in threading, waxing and facials.

The headquarters in Hemet offers threading services available for both men and women, while the Temecula, French Valley and Lake Elsinore location offer facials as well as threading. Their Murrieta location provides a full list of services, including waxing, facials and threading, and the Menifee location recently remodeled and is developing its services again. Eyebrow threading is a hair removal technique that creates sharp brow lines through a natural process that lasts about a month. According to their website, “Eye-

brow threading can be used to eliminate a unibrow, raise the arch of the eyebrow or add shape and definition to the brow.” In contrast to waxing, customers often prefer threading because the practice doesn’t use chemical products, is more precise, the redness diminishes after a few minutes and the effect lasts longer than most other eyebrow treatments. Threading can also be done on other facial hair, not only eyebrows. Threading is beneficial because it slows down hair regrowth and does not cause breakouts, pigmentation or damage

of the surrounding skin. Some Magic Brow locations provide facials involving microdermabrasion, a popular skin rejuvenation treatment. Microdermabrasion is done using a granular substance rubbed over the face to gently remove the top layer of skin, leaving a younger and healthier layer. Aside from a feel-good skin treatment, facials can be specifically helpful for removing stretch marks, unwanted pigmentation, acne scarring, lesion and scar formation, as well as treating fine

lines and uneven skin tone. After a relatively painless 60-minute treatment with consultation, most guests receive six follow-up sessions that take about 45 minutes for the most effective process. Magic Brow offers a choice of a large variety of other facials, including fruit facials, mini facials, ultra calming facials, age smart facials and herbal facials, as well as an add-on menu of additional treatments and masks. For more information, including salon locations and phone numbers, visit www.magicbrow.net.

Practical financial planning for parents-to-be Nathaniel Sillin SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Planning for a baby is exciting and sometimes a little frightening for expectant parents, especially first-time parents. The months will fly by, and soon you’ll be at home embarking on an adventure along with the newest member of your family. Welcome to the excitement, exhaustion, fascination, bewilderment and love that is parenthood. Along with the joy and fulfillment that a new baby brings, you’ll have new financial responsibilities. Some costs are unavoidable, while others may largely depend on your discretion. Sticking to a financial plan could help you provide wonderful opportunities and experiences for your child while keeping your family’s costs under control. The first is preparing for the cost of birth. Paying down debt, creating a new budget, building

an emergency fund, setting up automated personal finance software and reviewing the beneficiaries on your accounts could all be on your pre-birth checklist. You might not have the time or energy for these tasks once you’re a parent. You’ll also want to review your health insurance policy and get a clear understanding of your coverage during prenatal care, labor and delivery. Plans from the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid always cover pregnancy and birth, but copays, coinsurance, deductibles and maximum out-of-pocket amounts can vary. You might not be covered at all if you have a grandfathered plan. You can change to a new marketplace plan and add your child after the birth, as you’ll be eligible for a special enrollment period. It is important to save money during the first few years. As you adjust to life as a new parent – sleepless nights, bath times and diapers

galore – you’ll likely be tempted by a wide range of child care products. Some are necessary, but there are many ways to save on everyday infant purchases. Ask at the hospital, research online and check with pediatricians for free child care samples. They may not last long, but having a stockpile of various sample-size products can come in handy. Also ask about a free breast pump, which you may have a right to own with an Affordable Care Act health care plan. Consumables, such as formula, diapers and wipes, can be bought in bulk at warehouse stores or shipped to you via a subscription from an online retailer. Either option could provide long-term savings compared to buying supplies as you go. Parents-to-be should discuss child care options. Some families need the income from two working parents; others can choose to stay at their job or become a full-time parent.

Weighing the pros and cons of leaving work can be difficult, as you’ll want to consider a variety of ancillary costs and benefits. In the end, the decision may not be entirely financial. You could value extra parent-child time over a second income, even if it means living with a tighter budget. But even if you’re unsure of daycare, you may want to sign-up for local centers’ waitlists now because it can take years to get a spot. Remember to plan for the worstcase scenario. As a parent, you’re responsible for the well-being of your child. Now may be the time to prepare or revise a will and consider appointing a guardian. Also, if you don’t have life insurance, now is a good time to start shopping for a policy. If something happens to you, life insurance can help provide financial support for your child in the coming years. Whole or permanent life insur-

ance policies will cover you for as long as you pay your premium while term life insurance covers you for a specific period, such as 10 or 20 years. Premiums on term policies may be lower than on whole life insurance, and this choice could be the better option if you’re only looking for coverage while you support your child. The bottom line is a new child will bring great joy to your family, and when wants or needs arise, you will want your finances to be in order. Whether you’re early in the planning process or already expecting, it’s never too early to prepare for the cost of raising a child. After all, a new addition to your family is the best gift and the start of an amazing adventure. Nathan Sillin directs Visa’s financial education programs. To follow Practical Money Skills on Twitter, visit www.twitter.com/ PracticalMoney.

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Altura Credit Union announces some recent executive staff changes including the promotion of Robert Whitton, pictured, to chief Courtesy photo operating officer.

RIVERSIDE – Altura Credit Union announced some recent executive staff changes including

the promotion of Robert Whitton to chief operating officer, and Christopher Andrus filling the newly created post of chief culture officer in addition to serving as president of Altura’s subsidiary Auto Expert. Additionally, Aaron Lynn has been promoted to vice president of Auto Expert. As chief operating officer, Whitton oversees the Member Service Center, the Member Service Center Support Team and all branch locations. Whitton originally joined Altura in 2004 as a member service representative before being promoted to an operations analyst. He moved steadily up through the organization to Member Support manager in 2010, director of the Member Service Center in 2011 and vice president of Member Service Center and Electronic Channels in 2014. He takes over

the chief operating officer position from Jennifer Binkley, who was recently named Altura’s president and CEO by the board of directors. Whitton grew up locally, graduating from Moreno Valley High School and California State University San Bernardino. Andrus joined Altura in 2003 as an associate vice president of business development for Auto Expert, Altura’s auto locating and buying service. In 2004 he was promoted to vice president, and 2008 was named president of the successful company. In his new role as chief culture officer, Andrus will manage internal and external brand and culture development strategies to ensure consistent messages for all key audiences both within and outside of the organization. In this new alignment, Andrus will oversee marketing and business

development. An Upland native, Andrus currently resides in Rancho Cucamonga. Lynn joined Auto Expert in 2007 as a sales adviser, and in 2008 he was promoted to regional sales manager. During the recession, Lynn wore a number of hats and was responsible for a number of activities. In 2015, he again filled the recreated position of sales manager. As vice president, he now oversees day-to-day operations, including vendor and partner relationship management and member service resolutions. He also manages a 15 person team of sales advisors and a small back-office team. An Upland resident, Lynn grew up in Riverside and graduated Riverside

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TEMECULA – Alice Sullivan, president and CEO of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, has been named Riverside County 3rd District Woman of the Year. This award recognizes women who work to bring about social and economic change, promote women’s equality, serve as outstanding role models to women and girls, work on behalf of women’s issues or provide outstanding performance within a profession to further advocate for women’s rights and to improve the status of women in Riverside County. Nominated by Temecula Mayor Pro Tem Matt Rahn and Temecula City Manager Aaron Adams, Sullivan’s impact on the region is well-known and respected. Since beginning her career at the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce in 1989, Sullivan has worked her way up the organization, holding every position and excelling in

all capacities until she was named president and CEO in 1994. Recognizing the need for collaboration, Sullivan had the foresight to launch several beneficial organizations that have greatly impacted and contributed to the Temecula Valley and the region, including the Southwest California Legislative Council, the Economic Development Coalition and the Temecula Valley Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, just to name a few. She lends her influence to enrich the community and is quick to mentor and encourage those around her. “Alice has been an outstanding champion for business development and prosperity in Temecula, with a true dedication to enhancing the quality of life for our community,” Rahn said. Sullivan has served on the city of Temecula site visitation committee, Old Town marketing committee, Measure C committee for parks and recreation, Race for Humanity and Community Recreation Center Foundation board and past secretary to the Temecula/Murrieta Group. More recently, Sullivan participated in the efforts to pass Measure S, a local tax initiative, which will provide additional fund necessary to sustain public safety and vital city services. In addition, she spends countless hours attending and supporting various business and nonprofit events, growing ever stronger relationships between Chamber of Commerce members and the Temecula Valley. “I am honored to receive this award,” Sullivan said. “It has been a privilege to be a part of Temecula’s growth into an extraordinary community. I would also like to thank our amazing board, staff,

members, city representatives and volunteers at the TVCC for all of their support.”

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Academy of Balletin Murrieta Arts Kim Harris VALLEYSTAFF@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Ballerinas flit across the stage under the dimmed lights. Elegantly, they pirouette, allegro and cabriole with lightness and ease, transporting the audience to a fantasy world of beauty and grace. What doesn’t occur to the audience, mesmerized by the dancers in their tightly laced pointe shoes and beautiful costumes, is the amount of work it takes to prepare for such a performance, and that is where the Academy of Ballet Arts comes in. Instructors Jose Chavez and Dana Nelson have a storied past in ballet. They started their dancing careers in Southern California, but chose to pursue their dreams on the East Coast. Fortunate enough to have amazing careers as dancers, they were able to teach at top tier schools and have been hired to choreograph and stage ballets throughout the country. Their choreography has been recognized nationally and internationally including winning first place at the Youth America Grand Prix several times. Chavez and Nelson both had the privilege of dancing with some of the best choreographers of our time such as Dwight Rhoden, Desmond Richardson, Ben Stevenson and Twyla Tharp. The twosome has over 40 years of experience in dancing and teaching combined and after being “blessed with such an amazing career” decided to come back to Southern California to be around their families. Dana Nelson and Jose Chavez began teaching in the Temecula/ Murrieta area and quickly realized that there was amazing talent and noticed a demand for a ballet academy. “After teaching in the area for six years, they decided to move forward with this dream to give back to such a wonderful art form that has given so much to them,” Graciela Hernandez, a spokeswoman for the school, explained. The Academy of Ballet Arts became a reality for the pair in 2011

when they opened the school, realizing their dream, and in just 5 short years the results have been beyond exceptional, Hernandez said. “Their students have gone on to top tier schools including Pacific Northwest Ballet, Houston Ballet, School of American Ballet, Jacquelyn Kennedy Onassis School, San Francisco Ballet and many more and out of their students who have auditioned for summer intensive programs 100 percent have been accepted,” she said. “Most of ABA’s Junior Company members have received either partial for full scholarships to these prestigious schools.” Successes for the school are many and storied, according to Hernandez. “Academy of Ballet Arts has competed at the Youth America Grand Prix, an international ballet competition, for the past four years and every year have had several dancers receive first place at the regional level and in 2016 even had a student place in the top 12 out of thousands of students from around the world who competed at the New York Finals,” she said. “ABA dancers also competed at the Vienna International Ballet Competition in 2016 and 2017 and have received gold, silver, and bronze medals as well as recognition for choreography.” Recently, the school gained national recognition when one of their dancers, Mira Larsen, 16, of Temecula, was the only American girl out of thousands of applicants from around the world accepted for the 2016-2017 season to the Royal Ballet School in London, the most prestigious ballet school in the world. Larsen had been training in classical ballet with ABA since she was 10 years old. Other notable students include Mia Benitez, 14, who won a full scholarship to the Munich International Ballet School as well as the Silver Medal in the Junior 1 category at Vibe International in 2016 and Academia Princess Grace in Monaco, France and Diana Gal-

legos, 17, was named to the top 12 in the classical division of the Youth American Grand Prix semifinals in San Diego in 2016. Thanks to the successes and dedication of students like Larsen, Benitez and Gallegos, Academy of Ballet Arts is being recognized as one of the top ballet schools in the country. In 2017, they were awarded the Outstanding School Award at YAGP, an honor that only one out of the dozens of schools in Southern California that participate is awarded each year. “Dancers were also invited to compete at the YAGP Finals in New York City for the fourth year in a row, an opportunity which only a small percentage of dancers that participate in the regional rounds qualify for,” Hernandez said. “Miss Nelson and Mr. Chavez feel so privileged to work with these talented and passionate students. They truly try to instill to their students that through hard work and dedication they can achieve their dreams may it be the art of dance or anything they wish to pursue.” ABA offers classes on ballet, contemporary dance, tap and jazz and offers instruction to dancers of all ages. The school is now hosting tryouts for their summer intensives program scheduled for July. The next chance to see ABA students in action is during their presentation of “Alice in Wonderland,” scheduled for June 9 and 10. June 9 at 6 p.m. is the special autism-friendly performance. Two performances are scheduled for June 10 at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www. academyofballetart.org or at the school. Discounts are available for groups, seniors and military. For more information on the Academy of Ballet Arts, visit www. academyofballetart.org, call (951) 216-1853 or send an email to academyofballetarts1@gmail.com. The Academy of Ballet Arts, located at 26305 Jefferson Ave., Ste. M in Murrieta is open Monday-Friday from 3:30-7:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9-11 a.m.

Ballerina Diana Gallegos, 17, was named to the top 12 in the classical division of the Youth American Grand Prix semifinals in San Diego in 2016. Arhscana Images photo

Students practice their ballet skills under the instruction of Jose Chavez. A world-recognized name in choreography, Chavez opened the Academy of Ballet Arts in Murrieta in 2011. [Left] Mia Benitez, 14, won a full scholarship to the Munich International Ballet School as well as the Silver Medal in the Junior 1 category at Vibe International in 2016 and Academia Princess Grace in Monaco, France, earlier this week. Cheryl Benitez photo

Jose Chavez, right, works with a young ballerina at the Academy of Ballet Arts. Courtesy photo

The set for Academy of Ballet Arts’ “Alice in Wonderland production scheduled for June 9 and 10. Lolita Halper photo

Students rehearse for the upcoming June performance of “Alice in Wonderland” at the Academy of Ballet Arts.

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Seventh annual Taste of Temecula Valley ‘best ever,’ organizers say

Brooklyn Hendricks, 9, plays in a fun zone for children during the Taste of Temecula fundraising event.

People enjoy a variety of local food and beverages during the annual Taste of Temecula fundraising event in Old Town, April 29.

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Angela Heard (left) and her daughter Chelsea Heard, talk to executive chef Jeff Willett of The Bridge on Third, modern English pub in Temecula during the Taste of Temecula. [Above] Jenn Sevilla of Crab Boil Catering holds a crawfish at their vending tent during the Taste of Temecula fundraising event, April 29. Proceeds from the event hosted by the Temecula Education Foundation benefit science, visual and performing arts programs for students in the Temecula Valley Unified School District.

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Local food and beverage servers offer samplings under a row of tents lining Main Street at Town Square in Old Town during the Taste of Temecula fundraising event, April 29.

“We’re excited we had a successful seventh annual Taste of Temecula Valley,” Event Chairman Mark Katan said, “Every year it gets better and better. This one was the best ever.” This year’s TOTV event attracted 4-5,000 attendees and 66 vendors participated, including numerous local restaurants, 12 fine wineries and 10 craft breweries. Over 225 volunteers served between the two days, including school district employees, union members and teachers. Approximately 250 visitors enjoyed the VIP experience: all-you can eat/drink and reserved concert seating. Award-winning Executive Chef Duane Owen from Pechanga Resort and Casino and his staff of 50 chefs, cooks, and servers once again exceeded expectations with

culinary delights like Alaskan King crab legs, sushi, pasta bar, salad bar, filet mignon steaks. Worldrenowned Executive Pastry Chef Jean-Jacques Granet provided a panoply of creative desserts. Friday night entertainment opened with McKenzie O’Coyne, followed by the beach rock band from San Diego, Safety Orange. Headliner for the evening was Lee Rocker, founding member of the Stray Cats. Entertainers are all contestants for the upcoming inaugural Wine Country Music Awards to be held Nov. 5 at Wilson Creek Winery. The event will also benefit the Temecula Education Foundation. Entertainment partner Golden Crown Productions helped to spotlight the WCMA contestants. Saturday’s entertainers were Noah Turner, American Idol contestant Lindsey Carrier, The 4019’s, Hay Maker, Alaina Blair, Tahiti Dancers, Dr Funk Mind Body Soul,

Nick Arriola and Safety Orange. The full-day Saturday tasting event – restaurants, caterers, wineries, microbreweries, desserts – featured family-friendly attractions from artisan booths to Fun Zones with Jolly Jumps and the Jolly Express trackless train. “Whatever reason you come to Taste of the Temecula Valley, we want everyone to know we do this for the kids. The funds we raise go right back to TVUSD classrooms to benefit students with education and curriculum enrichment,” Katan said. The Temecula Education Foundation provides Curriculum Support Grants to local educators, focusing on visual arts, performing arts and sciences. Since 2011, TEF has awarded over $100,000 in education grants. TEF also provides accelerated summer high school courses for TVUSD students. For more information, visit www.temeculaeducationfoundation.org

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Intimate Evening in the Vines raises $40,000 for Rancho Damacitas

Desert Rose Duo – John Carlson and Candace Klie – entertained the crowd in the Barrel Room at Ponte Winery. This was the first stop on the Progressive Dinner for “Intimate Evening in the Vines.”

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Tickets were limited to 125 people for the exclusive “Intimate Evening in the Vines,” a unique all-inclusive progressive dinner and entertainment event benefiting Rancho Damacitas Children & Family Services. The event raised over $40,000 for Project Independence, including $12,000 for the Honor Home, a planned five-bedroom home for young adults in transition. Rob & Trish Shea, community advocates for foster youth, hosted the evening. Trish, an elementary school teacher in the Temecula Valley Unified School District, grew up in the foster care system and was the 2015 winner of the Rancho Damacitas Jim Fullner Visionary Award. Rob was named Teacher of the Year for Vintage Hills Elementary. Check-in was held at Pechanga Resort & Casino. Hostesses aboard busses provided by Stryder Transportation greeted guests with glasses of Wilson Creek Champagne and gifts of wine charms. Multiple busses transported small groups to the Ponte Family Estate Winery, where

they were greeted by the beautiful melodic sounds of the Desert Rose guitar duo – John Carlson and Candace Klie – playing classical and flamenco styled music that reverberated throughout the barrel room. Excitement was in the air as busloads arrived. They were welcomed by incoming board chairperson, Julie Ngo. Guests then mingled and tasted the sweet white Moscato, the classic Tempranillo, and the robust Montepulciano wines that were served with an unending offering of hors d’ouevres, mini-lamb chops, stuffed figs and ceviche-filled wraps. While boarding the busses, guests found wrapped treats of chocolatecovered Oreo cookies on their seats provided by Chocolate Forest of Temecula. The groups were then transported to Peltzer Winery on the Calle Contento Trail, where the farm atmosphere blended smoothly with the elegantly chic vintage winery. Accomplished pianist/guitarist/ vocalist Brian Stodart entertained the crowd with his eclectic mix of familiar songs from the past four decades. The buffet-style dinner featured tri-tip steak with a smokysweet barbecue sauce, barbequed

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chicken, corn on the cob, sweet cornbread and salad. Trish Shea recognized the event organizers, donors, supporters and volunteers and then shared why she and Rob support Rancho Damacitas. “The statistics on foster youth aging out of the foster care system is a grim one. Only 46 percent will obtain their high school diploma, former foster youth are five times more likely to have post traumatic stress disorder, seven times more likely to have a drug dependency and two times more likely to be addicted to alcohol,” she said. In 2012, Rancho Damacitas started a scholarship program providing educational scholarships to help former foster youth pursue and achieve their educational goals. Shea cited two recent examples; one passing the California nursing assistant program and working in her field and another completing an Information Technology degree at Point Loma. Cal Winslow, CEO of Rancho Damacitas, explained the need for fundraising for Project Independence: providing programs, resources, and a temporary home for those foster youths who have “aged

out” of the traditional system and are transitioning toward independent adulthood. The emancipation program assists with employment readiness, college scholarships and mentorships. “Fifty percent of former foster youth experience unemployment and homelessness within their first two years after foster care,” Winslow said. “We can help change that.” Achaia Cain, who had aged out of the foster care system, recounted his personal journey and the need for programs like Project Independence. He now teaches dance to middle school students and is a choreographer at Murrieta Dance Project. The groups then headed back to the Pechanga Resort & Casino, receiving souvenir wineglasses filled with mints from Wilson Creek Winery. The evening culminated with a comedy show and dessert

Achaia Cain, a Rancho Damacitas graduate, shared his journey through the foster system and affirmed the need for programs and services like Project Independence.

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Restaurants at Pechanga Resort & Casino offer many delicious choices on their special menus for Mother’s Day May 14. Courtesy photo

TEMECULA – For all of the amazing moms out there, Pechanga Resort & Casino is offering dining specials to honor Mother’s Day Sunday, May 14. Seven acclaimed Pechanga chefs selected favorites for their exclusive Mother’s Day menus for those looking to celebrate mother. Guests can enjoy dining options from casual, intimate or upscale and from traditional to unique, accommodating large groups or even a romantic Mother’s Day celebration for two. Special menus can be found at the globally-inspired Pechanga Buffet, the AAA four diamond Great Oak Steakhouse, Paisano’s Italian, Kelsey’s, Journey’s End, Pechanga Cafe and Umi Sushi & Oyster Bar. The Pechanga Buffet will have a special menu from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 14 for $32.99, with children ages three to 11 for $15.99. Children younger than three are free. Up until 2 p.m., the buffet will offer a brunch in addition to the select menu, serving up stuffed eggs Benedict, French toast stuffed with strawberries, huevos rancheros sopes and made-to-order omelets. All day, the select menu will feature more than 200 redesigned and traditional menu items, including internationally inspired dishes. Guests can look forward to a variety of fresh seafood, authentic Asian fare, traditional American specialties, off-the-grill smoked delights, a pasta station and a carving station with four choice meats. Pechanga’s in-house bakers create everything on the extensive dessert bar from scratch and with more than 20 dessert items and special Mother’s Day treats, including many sugar-free options. The buffet seats 454 people and serves as a perfect dining option for families and large groups. For an upscale feast, look to the AAA four diamond Great Oak Steakhouse. The night’s pre-fixed menu will feature the curried carrot

bisque or baby iceberg wedge, followed by porcini mushroom-crusted filet mignon with grilled asparagus, butternut squash risotto with a port wine black truffle demi for $58. The dessert special for the evening is Champagne gelee or raspberry and white chocolate mousse. The Great Oak Steakhouse’s nightly menu will be served in addition to the Mother’s Day special. Open for dinner from 5 – 10 p.m., reservations are strongly recommended and may be made by visiting www.Pechanga.com/dining or by calling (877) 711-2WIN. For an intimate dinner-for-two or to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine, check out Paisano’s Italian. The chef’s hand-selected meal starts off with an appetizer of beef carpaccio with roasted garlic aioli, crisp artichokes and goat cheese. Guests will enjoy the pan-seared sea bass with tomato lobster broth, spring squash and white beans. The meal is complete with a Champagne frozen souffle with strawberry sauce. This entire pre-fixed menu is available for $48 per person. Paisano’s nightly menu will be served in addition to the Mother’s Day special. Open for dinner from 5 – 10 p.m., reservations are strongly recommended and may be made by visiting www.Pechanga. com/dining or by calling (877) 7112WIN. Whether seeking a casual atmosphere with friends and family or celebrating mother with a large group, Kelsey’s is a great option. Guests can enjoy an appetizer of grilled lamb chops drizzled with mint glaze over sweet corn polenta, finished with fried potato strings for $9.75, followed by the featured entree of parmesan-crusted halibut with spinach and asiago orzo, lemon caper sauce and blistered tomato for $26. The chocolate molten lava cake with raspberry coulis will be the featured dessert for an additional $5.95. Kelsey’s will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and the new menu offering authentic barbecue, woodfired pizzas and 48 beers on tap will be available in addition to the day’s specials. For a fun, Asian-inspired spread, Umi Sushi & Oyster Bar will host a Mother’s Day pre fixed menu of their own. Guests can enjoy the beef stew with Maui onions, carrots, potatoes and carrots as an appetizer for $9, followed by the feature eel, sweet shrimp, salmon and ikura sushi for $18. The chef’s selected entree is the seafood trio pasta, featuring scallops, shrimp

and crab tossed in a uni-lobster cream with wild mushrooms, baby heirloom tomatoes, shaved parmesan and fried squash blossom for $35. For dessert, try the pavlova red berries and vanilla jus for $9. Umi is open for dinner Mother’s Day from 5 – 10 p.m. The Pechanga Cafe is open 24 hours and is a great meal option for those looking for a casual, quality dining experience any time of the day. The Cafe will feature a Mother’s Day menu of shrimp scampi with angel hair pasta with capers and cherry tomatoes for $17.95. The strawberry shortcake finishes off this special menu for an additional $5.95. Journey’s End, as well as Pechanga Resort & Casino, feature complimentary valet parking. Journey’s End is open to the public as well as to golfers playing the course. For more information on Pechanga’s culinary offerings, visit www.pechanga.com/ dining.

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Wine Country Events Calendar FRIDAY, MAY 12 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery

1-4 p.m.

Painting in the Vines, Avensole Winery

2-4 p.m.

Gourmet Cheese Artisanal Tour & Wine Tasting, Avensole Winery

5-8 p.m.

Live Music, Jerry Gontag, Cougar Vineyard and Winery

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Gil Guillen, Avensole Winery Restaurant

6-10 p.m.

Live Music, Totally Go Go’s, Bel Vino Winery

5-7 p.m.

Live Music, Sebastian Sidi, Meritage at Callaway Winery

5-8 p.m.

Live Music, Leoness Cellars

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Live Music, Joe Baldino, Ponte Winery Restaurant

5:30-10 p.m.

WAVES Chili Cook-Off Benefit, Peltzer Winery

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Lifetime Rocker, Lorimar Winery

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Aveona, Thornton Winery

6:30-10 p.m.

Journey’s & Wild Child Tribute Concert, Monte de Oro Winery -- SOLD OUT

7-10 p.m.

Live Music, Ruben V, Miramonte Winery

7-11 p.m.

Live Music, Jason Weber, The Cellar Lounge at Ponte Vineyard Inn

Big Red Fest celebrates reds on the De Portola Wine Trail Sorel Bistro cooks and Temecula natives Bryan McManus, right and Salvador Hernandez, left, serve an attendee a warm bowl of cassoulet - a slow-cooked white beach stew cooked with provincial herbs, smoked pork, chicken, classic mirepoix and tomato. Sorel Bistro catered for Gershon Bachus Vintners during the sold-out 2017 Big Red Fest on The De Portola Wine Trail Sunday, April 30.

SATURDAY, MAY 13 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery

12-4 p.m.

Live Music, Fear of Phobias, Bel Vino Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Mickie Arnett Band, Tasting Room, Avensole Winery

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Nina Francis, Fazeli Cellars

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Funk Shui Planet, Avensole Winery Restaurant

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Big Truth, Maurice Car’rie Winery

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Art & Vino, Jill Roberts, Carter Estate Winery & Resort

11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Mother’s Day, Annata Bistro/Bar Mt Palomar Winery

12-4 p.m.

Live Music, Tony Suraci, Wilson Creek Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Brennen and Amanda, Robert Renzoni Vineyards

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Astra Kelly, Danza del Sol Winery

5-8 p.m.

Live Music, Leoness Cellars

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Live Music, Brian Stodart, Ponte Winery Restaurant

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Bill Magee Blues Band, Lorimar Winery

6-10 p.m.

Bonfire Saturday Nights, Longshadow Ranch

7-10 p.m.

Live Music, Old School The Band, Miramonte Winery

7-11 p.m.

Live Music, Jason & Enrique, The Cellar Lounge at Ponte Vineyard Inn

9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Mother’s Day Brunch, Bel Vino Winery

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery

11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Mother’s Day Special Treat, Cougar Vineyard

12-4 p.m.

Live Music, Doug Laramie, Bel Vino Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Izon Eden, Tasting Room, Avensole Winery

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Astra Kelly, Fazeli’s Cellars Winery Tasting Room

2-4 p.m.

Gourmet Cheese Artisanal Tour & Wine Tasting, Avensole Winery

SUNDAY, MAY 14

2-5 p.m.

Live Music, Will Sumner, Cougar Vineyard & Winery

10 a.m. OR 12:30 p.m.

Special Champagne Brunch, Vineyard Lawn, Lorimar Vineyards

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mother’s Day Brunch, Monte de Oro Winery & Vineyards

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch, Pinnacle Restaurant, Falkner Winery

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Mother’s Day Brunch, South Coast Winery Resort & Spa

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Mother’s Day Bubble Brunch Buffet, Wilson Creek Winery

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Mother’s Day Amour Brunch, Wiens Family Cellars -- SOLD OUT

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wine Education Class -- Spain, Dr. Doug Garman, Europa Village

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mother’s Day Brunch, Meritage, Callaway Winery

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Mother’s Day Lunch at Carol’s Restaurant, Bailey Vineyard

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mother’s Day Brunch in the Cave, Oak Mountain Winery

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mother’s Day Buffet, Thornton Winery

11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Mother’s Day, Annata Bistro/Bar Mt Palomar Winery

11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Mother’s Day at Meritage, Callaway Winery

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

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

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

Live Music, Desert Rose, Pontw Winery Restaurant

12-3 p.m.

Mother’s Day Lunch, Europa Village

12-3 p.m.

FUNday SUNnday, Falkner Winery

12-4 p.m.

Live Music, Wilson Creek Winery

1-4 p.m.

Mother May I get Sauced?!, Danza del Sol Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Nathan Rivera, Danza del Sol Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Jimmy Patton, Europa Village

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Dustin Jake, Lorimar Vineyards

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Kim Martin Band, Robert Renzoni Vineyards

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Leoness Cellars

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, KG3, Pavilion at Oak Mountain Winery

5:30-8:30 p.m.

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

Cheering to the end of the day at Fazeli Winery is this fun crew, coming all the way from Phoenix, Arizona, at the sold-out 2017 Big Red Fest on The De Portola Wine Trail Sunday, April 30. Meghan Taylor photos

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Mount Palomar Winery offers summer menu previews during Foodie Fridays

A recent Foodie Friday at Annata Bistro features a shrimp fettuccine in a spicy Cajun veloute sauce.

The Palomar Burger, paired with a red wine, has been featured on the Foodie Friday menu. Courtesy photos

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For those who are looking for a delectable meal that is paired with some of Temecula’s finest wines, Mount Palomar has developed a menu that is sure to deliver a highquality experience at its full-service bar and restaurant, Annata Bistro. Annata Bistro’s menu offers

guests Mediterranean-inspired choices, including housemade hummus and specialty flatbreads. In addition to signature Mount Palomar wines, the bar also includes beer on tap and craft cocktails. The selection is a perfect addition to the winery, which has an excellent view to the rolling hillside covered in vineyards and citrus groves.

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 18, Gourmet Mexican Dinner, Monte de Oro Winery May 18, Flamenco Live, Mount Palomar Winery May 19, Five Year Anniversary, Lorimar Winery May 21, Farm to Table in the Vines, Sonia Perez, Briar Rose Winery May 27, Havana Nights, Monte de Oro Winery June 1, Crab Boil, Peltzer Winery June 3, 4, Breakfast with the Balloons, Monte de Oro Winery June 4, 6th Annual Temecula Yoga 4 Hope in the Vines, Galway Downs June 9, Summer Concert Series, Scott Stapp (Creed), Wiens Family Cellars

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To celebrate summer, the Mount Palomar staff will offer guests a chance to sample the chef’s weekend dishes a day early during Foodie Fridays. With an ever-changing menu, Annata Bistro’s Foodie Friday event always has a surprise in store; guests can come tasting at the winery two weekends in a row and experience completely different dishes for dinner afterward. The creative entrees are based on the chef’s inspirations, and guests can come to Annata Bistro ready to be surprised every Friday. The menu could have a new entree, dessert or appetizer available, depending on availability. However, if a meal is an immediate favorite, it will be available to be enjoyed from Friday to Sunday at the bistro. All dishes have a suggested wine pairing, so guests can achieve the fullest flavor profile possible with each dish. One recent popular option was a shrimp fettuccine in a spicy Cajun veloute sauce, which came paired with a Mount Palomar wine. Of course, the traditional menu is still available during Foodie Fridays. Some of the most requested menu items are the flatbreads, which are perfect to share with family and friends after a few glasses of wine. Of course, there are other options for guests to experience. Other specials include Mimosa Mondays, when guests can have $2 off all mimosas including craft mimosa creations or $3 off, if three or more mimosas are ordered; On Tap Tuesdays, when guests can enjoy $2 off all beers, all day long; Wine Club Wednesdays, when active wine club members receive a halfprice appetizer or dessert with any two entrees at Annata Bistro and Thirsty Thursdays, when guests can purchase two-for-one cocktails. While reservations are not recommended, final seating for Foodie Fridays occurs at 5:30 p.m. Mount Palomar is located at 33820 Rancho California Road. For more information on Foodie Fridays, wine tasting or Annata Bistro and Bar, call (800) 854-5177 or go to www. mountpalomarwinery.com.

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Sharing a smile at Fazeli Winery during their date day out on the De Portola Wine Trail was a success for Temecula natives, Christie Ford, left and Keith Ford, right, at the sold-out 2017 Big Red Fest on The De Portola Wine Trail Sunday, April 30.

San Diego natives, Diane Johnson, left and Nancy Stickler, right, take in the scenery of the Robert Renzoni Winery while enjoying a girl’s day out during the sold-out 2017 Big Red Fest on The De Portola Wine Trail.

Cheering to a glass of 2013 Estate Zinfandel at Oak Mountain Winery are these friends from Phoenix, Katie Pack, far left, Kim Noakes, middle and Jay Cummings, right, during the soldout 2017 Big Red Fest on The De Portola Wine Trail. Gerson Bachus Vintners’ wine educator Howard Kotliar pours a glass of a limited-edition California Appellation, which is an Italian red blend of sangiovese, primitivo, barbera, and aglianico for Alicia Richardson of San Diego during the sold-out 2017 Big Red Fest on The De Portola Wine Trail.

Temecula band, The KG’s, covers all ranges of music and is Oak Mountain Winery’s choice of entertainment for the sold-out 2017 Big Red Fest on The De Portola Wine Trail.

“big truth” SoCal’s Premier Top 40 Rockin’ Dance Band Let’s dance

Saturday May 13th 6-9pm Leoness Cellars employee Rhonda Castro pours Sarah Inlow of Temecula a glass of the 2013 Melange De Reves during the sold-out 2017 Big Red Fest on The De Portola Wine Trail.

Olivia Hernandez awaits her children, who are standing in line for barbecue sliders, while she sips on a glass of 2013 Melange De Reves at Leoness Cellars during the sold-out 2017 Big Red Fest on The De Portola Wine Trail.

Free cOncert Dance on the patio under the lights.

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Family from Hesperia, from left to right, Nancy Costa, Millet Barron, Mila Barron, Sheila Barron and Ella Barron enjoy glasses of cabernet franc at Masia De La Vinya during the sold-out 2017 Big Red Fest on The De Portola Wine Trail.

Randy and Carrie Houghton of Temecula enjoy three-cheese ravioli and a glass of 2014 cabernet sauvignon at Danzia Del Sol during the muchneeded, child-free day during the sold-out 2017 Big Red Fest on The De Portola Wine Trail.

Ron Billingsley and Dawn Billingsley take a break from the rest of their party to catch a glimpse of the beauty that lies among the De Portola Wine Trail during the sold-out 2017 Big Red Fest on The De Portola Wine Trail.

Olga Marquez, front left and Guillermo Lopez, back left, club members that volunteered to serve for the day, discuss the game plan for the day with Erick Erno, right, the assistant winemaker of Cougar Vineyard and Winery, during the sold-out 2017 Big Red Fest on The De Portola Wine Trail.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS CHILDREN AND TEENS: May 11 – Noon-7 p.m. MSJC hosts High School Senior Days at the San Jacinto campus Eagle Access Center, Room 1120B, 1499 N. State St. High School Senior Days give future MSJC students an opportunity to tour the campuses, obtain a registration appointment, meet with financial aid specialists to complete the FAFSA, get oneon-one assistance with the online application and take the assessment exam. Students should bring a photo I.D. Information: Jose (951) 487-3315 or johernandez@msjc. edu. May 12 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Explore Science at Pennypickle’s Wo r k s h o p , 4 2 0 8 1 M a i n S t . Temecula. This is a night for fun family science adventures. Cost: $5 per person. Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376. May 13 – 8 a.m. Ramona Bowl Youth Theater Sign Up at West Valley High School Theater, 3401 Mustang Way. Sign up to be a part of the Youth’s Theater’s production of “High School Musical” open to ages 5-18. Rehearsals will be June 5-23 8 a.m.-noon and performances will be June 26-29 at the Ramona Bowl. Information: (951) 658-3111 or (951) 316-4060. ENTERTAINMENT: May 12-14, 19-21 – 7:30 p.m. Little Shop of Horrors 2017 presented by Temecula Performing Arts Company at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. Performances on 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 2 p.m. This musical is based on the 1960 movie and is fun for the whole family. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. May 13 – 7 p.m. Speakeasy at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula. Speakeasy is a live Traditional Jazz of the 20’s-40s. Performances feature the house band, Second Hand Jazz with vocalist Rosalie Porter in rotation with prominent southern California Traditional Jazz artists. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. May 13 – 7 p.m. MSJC presents Spring Concerts with the College Singers and Chamber Choir at 1499 N. State St. Theatre Bldg. 1500, San Jacinto. The College Singers present a delightful spring concert filled with choral favorites from a multitude of eclectic genres and composers. Students will also be performing solo selections. The concert is free of charge. Information: (951) 487-3790. May 13 – 7:30 p.m. MSJC presents Spring Concerts with the

Menifee Campus Singers at 28237 La Piedra Road. Lab Theatre room 207. The 40-voice choir, along with smaller ensembles and soloists will present “The Road Home: Songs for the Journey” featuring American folk songs, art songs and a splash of Jazz, Pop and Broadway. Tickets and Information: (951) 639-5790. May 13 – 7 p.m. Tribute to the Doobie Brothers at the Historic Hemet Theatre, 216 E. Florida Ave. China Grove will take you right back to those sweet summer nights with music of the Doobie Brothers. This show will keep you rockin’ down the highway with over 40 years of hits. Tickets and Information: (951) 658-5950. May 14 – 3 p.m. Classics at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula. Classics features an individual musician or small ensemble performing a wide range of music. Performers are all working professional musicians or advanced conservatory students. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. May 14 – 2 p.m. MSJC presents Spring Concerts with Guitar Ensemble and Music Student Showcase at 28237 La Piedra Road. Lab Theatre room 207. This two for one concert features various music styles showcasing our guitar students’ keen musicianship and the talented students from our music performance classes. Tickets and Information: (951) 639-5790. May 16 – 7 p.m. MSJC presents Spring Concert featuring the MSJC Concert Band with a special arrangement of “Casey at the Bat” with narration by Payden Ackerman at 1499 N. State St. San Jacinto. Tickets and Information: (951) 487-3790. May 18 – 7:30 p.m. Jazz at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula. Presented by Sherry Berry Music in association with Temecula Presents. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. COMMUNITY EVENTS: May 13 – 10 a.m. Walking Tour of Old Town Temecula. Experience Old Town in a whole new way as the guide shares stories and events that bring Temecula’s past to life. Tour departs from the Temecula Valley Museum, 28314 Mercedes St. This 1.5-hour tour cost $5 per person and children must be accompanied by an adult. Information: (951) 694-6450. May 13 – 5 p.m. TIP Heroes with Heart Award Dinner at Temeku Hills Ballroom, 41687 Temeku Dr. Temecula. To honor the men and women in our community

who put their lives on the line everyday so that we can remain safe and healthy. Sponsorship and or donations for Live and Silent auctions are appreciated. Information and Reservations: Magda (951) 609-5068. May 13 – 9-11 a.m. Twenty17 Pet Walk hosted by LE Extreme Recreation at 500 Diamond Dr. Lake Elsinore. Come out and enjoy a scenic 1.5 mile walk along our levee and you will have the opportunity to win great raffle prizes for your furry friend. Information: (951) 245-4487. May 13 – 8 a.m. to noon. Wildomar Bicycle Safety Event “Learn to Ride Right” hosted by the Rotary Club of Wildomar will be held at Marna O’Brien Park, 20505 Palomar St., Wildomar. BMX Pro performances, Community Health Fair, LifeStream Blood drive, 1K, 5K and 10K walk and more. Information: Bridgette (951) 4406796. May 13 – 6-10 p.m. Second Annual Ice Age Soiree a 21 plus event featuring food, fossils, and fun at the Western Science Center, 2345 Searl Pkwy. Hemet. Dine under the stars then explore the museum after hours while chatting with local scientists, photo opportunity with Max the Mastodon and enjoy local craft brew. Tickets and Information: www.westernsciencecenter.org. May 19 – 9 a.m. NAMI Golf Classic at Golden Era Golf Course, 19871 Gilman Springs Road. San Jacinto. Cost: $40 per person or $150 for team of 4. Registration includes green fee, cart, goody bag and prizes. Information: (951) 797-0120. May 19-21 – 2 nd Annual Temecula Fashion Week sponsored by the City of Temecula and Visit Temecula Valley in partnership with IVBCF. Fashion Week begins on the May 19 at Temecula City Hall featuring Modeling for a Cause a community fundraiser. Cars and Couture May 20, will feature professional designers and entertainment. On May 21 the event will be held in the Conference room of the Temecula City Hall with entertainers, finalist showcase and more. The City of Temecula invites the public to come check out the up and coming fashion designers and fashion designers from other areas to come and experience all that Temecula has to offer. Information and Tickets: www. temeculafashionweek.com.

First TEM Talks Youth event scheduled for June Stephanie Lai VALLEYSTAFF@REEDERMEDIA.COM

The first TEM Talks Youth event, a public speaking conference for local middle and high school students to express and share their ideas with the community, will be held June 3 in Temecula Valley High School’s Golden Bear Theater. This year’s theme “Where are we going from here?” is based on Martin Luther King, Jr.’s publication. Some of the brightest young minds in the area will share their ideas at the public speaking conference. Tickets are available online at http://buytickets.at/ temtalks/93682. Ten students, selected from the Western Science Academy, Temecula Valley High School and Great Oak High School, will

be discussing their researched views on topics that range from growing up to genetically modified organisms. The three-hour long conference begins at noon and includes an hourlong intermission in which catered food from E.A.T. will be provided and an optional hour long ending reception for anyone wishing to talk to the speakers. The doors will open an hour beforehand for those desiring better seating, with courtesy coffee and doughnuts from Dunkin’ Donuts. During intermission, art displayed by local students will be shown, as well as songs by upcoming area musicians. Notable youth speakers from past TEDxTemecula -- Isabella Martinez and Ingrid Adams -and Shakespeare in the Vines’ Education Director Rob Crisell

have dedicated their time in mentoring the selected speakers and polishing their speeches for the conference. Hosted by IBAP, a club focused on academic recognition and motivation at Great Oak High School, TEM Talks Youth raise funds for scholarships and International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement exams. TEM Talks Youth is currently operating under Great Oak’s nonprofit organization, GOALS, and has brought many businesses together for the event. If any students are interested in volunteering, register soon; limited spots are left. For more information regarding the conference, contact the event coordinators at temtalksyouth@gmail.com.

WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: NOW – Animal Friends of the Valley’s is in need of donations: Wet cat food, dry cat food, wet kitten food, dry small breed dog food, dry dog food, dry senior dog food, dry weight maintenance dog food, wet dog food, cat litter and newspaper. Donations can be dropped off at Animal Friends of the Valleys, 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar. April 26-May 11 – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. MSJC presents the Annual Student Art Show: “Student = Artist” at the San Jacinto Campus Art Gallery, 1499 N. State St. Bldg. 1400. This group show celebrates the immense talent of the student artists at both the San Jacinto and Menifee Valley campuses. All artwork on display was created during the 2016-17 academic year by students. The gallery is free and open to the public. Information: John (951) 487-3585. May 15 – 11 a.m. If you have recently moved to the Temecula Valley or have lived here for many years and want to get out more, meet new people and have fun then the Temecula Valley Newcomers Club is for you. They host their monthly luncheon meetings at Wilson Creek Winery,35960 Rancho California Road Temecula. The club is a social organization with many different activities. Paid reservations are required at least one week before luncheon. Reservations: Ann (951) 677-7149. For club information: Gwen (951) 461-1525. May 17 – 6-8 p.m. NAMI ( Te m e c u l a Va l l e y N a t i o n a l Alliance in Mental Illness) Mental Health Forum will be held at the Assistance League, 28720 Via Montezuma, Temecula. Guest speaker, Dr. Harinder Grewal who is a psychiatrist – Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Temecula and has been in clinical practice as a board-certified psychiatrist for over 20 years. Information: info@ namitv.org or (951) 672-2089. May 19 – 5-8 p.m. The San Jacinto Lion’s Club to host a fundraising Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction at the Assembly of God, 157 Ramona Blvd. San Jacinto. Cost: $6 per person or $20 for a family of 4. Information: www.sjlions.com. May 20-June 25 - ˈAtáaxum Chamˈmíix exhibit will be at the Temecula Valley Museum. The exhibit is a selection of objects from the excavation, remnants of thousands of years of Luiseno daily life. This is presented by the Pechanga Band of Luiseno

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Indians and the City of Temecula, Community Services department. NOW – The Second (Indianhead) Division Association is searching for anyone who served in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division at any time. This year the association will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the division which was formed in France during WWI. Information about the association and the annual reunion in Arlington, Virginia, from Sept. 13-17 contact Secretary-Treasurer Bob Haynes at (224) 225-1202 or 2idahq@ comcast.net. www.2ida.org. NOW – Desert Hills Memory Care to host a monthly Education and Connections support group at 25818 Columbia St. Hemet on the second Monday of every month at 10 a.m. Complimentary respite care will be available for loved ones during these meeting. Education and Connections is open to anyone who would like more support and education while caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related form of dementia. Information: Chantelle (951) 6521837. NOW – Sun City Certified Farmers Market is held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday in the parking lot of the Menifee United Church of Christ, 26701 McCall Blvd. Vendors offer produce, crafts, food and more. Information: Pamela (951) 491-4111. NOW – Memoir Writing Group every second and fourth Monday from 1-3 p.m. at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, 4845 6th Street, Temecula, everyone has a story, join them and write. NOW – Parent Support Group available for parents whose children of any age struggle with addiction. Education, Skills, Support. Every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at 43397 Business Park Drive. Suite D8, Temecula. Information: (951) 775-4000 or info@thecenter4lifechange.com. NOW – Lake Elsinore/Wildomar Elks Lodge 2591 hosts Bingo at the lodge each Thursday to raise funds for its charities. Occasionally the lodge arranges for additional Bingo games to help community groups raise funds as well. Lodge 2591 is located at 33700 Mission Trail, Wildomar. Information: (951) 674-6804. NOW – 3:30-4:15 p.m. Monday and Wednesday afternoons Senior Fitness Program is offered at the Lake Elsinore Senior Center, 420 E. Lakeshore Drive. Participants should bring a set of 2 or 3-pound dumbbell weights and water to drink. Space is limited. Information: Lisa (951) 533-2612.

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13th annual ‘Evening Under the Oaks’ breaks records Paul Bandong PBANDONG @REEDERMEDIA.COM

Oak Grove Center’s 13th annual gala and auction event “Evening Under the Oaks” was a record-breaking success. Attendance was up to 560 guests, food consumption was at an all-time high, and fundraising topped $77,700. “We are so grateful for the continuing support and generosity of our sponsors and the community,” Tammy Wilson, CEO of Oak Grove Center, said. “It makes a huge difference in our ability to fulfill our mission of caring for at-risk and special needs youth and their families.” Presenting Sponsor for this year’s event was Temecula Valley Toyota. Chairman’s Circle members were Der Manouel Insurance and Pacific Western Bank. Merrill Lynch Wealth Management was Golden Oak Sponsor for the event. Pechanga Resort & Casino, FDC Commercial Construction and the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians were Willow Oak Sponsors. The evening opened with a reception and silent auction. Appetizers, including an amazing tomato bisque, were provided by the center’s chef Michael Simpson. Wine was provided by Ponte Winery, and Ballast Point provided the beer. The national anthem was performed by the “Oak Grove Ensemble” led by Stacey Dove. Oak Grove’s performance team, led by Gwyn Sanborn, wowed the crowd as they performed to the song “Rise.” Dinner – a veritable smorgasbord of flavors from traditional Mexican fare to sushi to bangers & mash, pizza and more – was provided by chef Rosie O’Connor and Provecho Grill, Broken Yolk, chef Xiomara Hall and Tropical BBQ, Pala Casino & Resort, Shamrock Foods, Baron’s Marketplace, Shamrock Irish Pub, Smokey Mountain Catering, La Cocina Bar & Grill, Domino’s and Cruz Tacos. Delectable desserts were created by Robin’s Nest, Temecula Sweets, H&R Block, Sprouts and Valle D’Brume. Maui Wowi served its special blends of Molokai and Kona coffees. The Oak Grove Center student performances of “Phantom of the Opera” and “Michael Jackson Dance Tribute,” led by choreographer Kimmie Morrow, drew standing ovations. Morrow’s contract for next year was immediately supported by two donors.

Displays of Oak Grove Center student projects included these customized skateboard decks at the 13th annual Evening Under the Oaks Gala and Auction event.

Cruz Tacos & Mexican Bakery were among the more than one dozen restaurants, caterers and food vendors providing dinner for the 13th annual Evening Under the Oaks event benefiting Oak Grove Center.

Oak Grove Center students performed the “Phantom of the Opera” program that they first performed onstage at “Rock the Oaks” in January. The popular performance once again received a standing Paul Bandong photos ovation.

One parent of an Oak Grove student shared the story of her challenges on the journey to find a place for her son that would meet his special needs. She is overjoyed with the program and success at Oak Grove and heartily recommends it to others.

The live auction, led by professional fundraising auctioneer Darren Deiss, drew spirited participation. Live auction items included a Long Beach sailing cruise for six, South African safari for two, Lake Arrowhead retreat for four nights, a surprise-filled Michael Kors purse, exotic destination package with a choice of Costa Rica, Punta Cana, Puerto Vallarta or Jamaica, Casa Turo vacation home, Temecula/ Grapeline vineyard tour, Mission Bay yacht cruise for 10, a Murrieta Police Department SWAT training experience, a custom-made Oak Grove necklace by LaMasters Fine Jewelry, eight-day trip to Maui, a 65-inch Samsung high-definition TV provided by first-time donor Geeks Store of Temecula and of course

the perennial custom Oak Grove oil painting by Danae-Wilson-Fisher. The funds raised to support the many Oak Grove Center arts, education and recreation programs including summer autism camp, baseball camp and the building of the baseball field. Donations are always welcome. The Oak Grove Center for Education, Treatment & the Arts was founded in 1989. Its residential treatment center is a 24-hour therapeutic program; they have two nonpublic school campuses in Murrieta and Oak Grove at the Ranch in Perris. They “provide special, customized education and therapeutic care to 145 day students with chronic and severe social, emotional, behavioral and academic challenges, including

Local companies host casino night in support of local firefighter charity TEMECULA – Local companies, Pulido Cleaning & Restoration, Lake Elsinore Storm and 1-800-BOARDUP of Southwest Riverside County, invite Southern California community members to sign up to participate in the Fire Storm Casino Royal 2017 Saturday, May 20, at the Lake Elsinore Storm in the Diamond Club. The Fire Storm Casino Royal will benefit the Riverside County Professional Firefighters Benevolent Fund. It is the goal of the fund to support firefighters and cooperators in Riverside County in their time of need. The fund not only supports the firefighters of Riverside County, but also supports

other nonprofit organizations, such as cancer research, burn institutes and first responders. This event is for guests age 21 and older. For a donation of $25, guests receive dinner, 2 drink tickets and $1,000 in play money for the casino tables. All participants will have an opportunity to win raffle prizes donated by generous sponsors. Such prizes include a Glen Ivy Spa package, a country concert basket, round-trip airline tickets, local restaurant gift cards and much more. The fundraiser starts with Happy Hour at 4 p.m., and gaming starts at 5 p.m. Sponsorship and raffle donation opportunities are still available,

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autism.” Oak Grove Center also provides wraparound services to 150 families throughout southwest Riverside County. Their THRIVE Independent Living Program serves 250 foster youth. The evening concluded with personal stories and testimonials of students, alumni and families on the vital supporting, empowering and inspiring role that the center has played in their lives as well as

the announcement of scholarship winners by the Temecula Sunrise Rotary Club. Upcoming events include the 15th annual Oak Grove Golf Classic, the 10th annual So Cal Chef Open Sept. 11 and the 2017 Murrieta Rod Run Oct. 13-14. For more information on tickets, participation, donations and sponsorships, visit www.oakgrovecenter.org.

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Western Science Center presents Ice Age Soiree HEMET – Food, fossils and fun – it’s all on the menu at the second annual Ice Age Soirée 6 to 10 p.m. May 13 at the Western Science Center, 2345 Searl Parkway, in Hemet. The event for those 21 or older will feature gourmet dining under the stars, as well as local craft beer donated by Hangar 24 Craft Brewery in Redlands. The menu includes delicious fare such as filet mignon, fresh salmon, New Mexico highland peppers, charcuterie platters and more. The full dinner menu can be found at www. westernsciencecenter.org. After dinner, guests will have the opportunity to chat with local scientists and educators at the event’s “Meet a Scientist” portion of the evening. Topics include anthropology, paleontology and even the unexpected links between fossils and beer. Guests who visit every scientist’s table will receive an exclusive Ice Age Soirée button. Tickets also include admission to the museum after hours, and exploring is encouraged. Two tem-

porary exhibits will be on display: “Stepping Out of the Past,” an exhibit on human origins developed in collaboration with Mt. San Jacinto College and “From Soda to Snake Oil: A Look at Historic Glass.” Guests will also be able to take an adventure through the museum to find out if they would have survived the Ice Age. The Western Science Center is Riverside County’s largest natural history museum, and develops programs not only for children but for lifelong learners. Ice Age Soirée is the perfect night out for anyone who loves food, science and beer. Tickets are $50 per person and $45 for museum members. Call (951) 791-0033 or visit www. westernsciencecenter.org to order tickets. Picture ID is required at check-in. All proceeds from the event benefit museum exhibits and programs. For more information, contact Brittney Stoneburg at (951) 7910033 or bstoneburg@westercentermuseum.org.

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Santa Rosa Academy passes visual arts test with flying colors Victor Miller SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

The second annual Santa Rosa Academy “Visual Arts Exhibit” was held April 7 through April 21 as the Menifee charter school showcased artwork from over 300 elementary and high school students. The artistic mediums included crochet and sewing, graphic design, photography and traditional painting; they were displayed in a professional-like setting. High school students had the opportunity for their submissions to be judged, and awards and ribbons were presented. This ambitious exhibit was made possible with the cooperative effort of the Santa Rosa Booster Club, which made a generous art display donation, and art advocate Ines Miller, who volunteers as the art instructor for the Santa Rosa Academy’s elementary levels. Miller is a professional artist and board member of both the Temecula Valley Art League and Canyon Lake Art Association. She believes that art education is a “crucial component of a thriving and productive society” and that the arts “strengthen problem-solving and critical thinking” skills. Miller has found the Santa Rosa Academy to be fertile ground for sharing her vision, and this year’s student art show reinforced this view. In the graphic design section of the exhibit, faux magazine covers appeared seemingly worthy of submission consideration to prominent periodicals, such as ninth-grader Anjelique Negrete’s wannabe billboard magazine cover, “Shawn Mendes.” Another ninthgrader, Jaelyn Park, conceived an active motion blur piece entitled “The Force is Strong” that was

Jaelyn Park’s “The Force is Strong” won first place for photography in Santa Rosa Academy’s second annual “Visual Arts Exhibit.”

well-received and took the blue ribbon in the photography category. Overseeing these first-year arts and technology department students is Jonathan Sandoval. Sandoval, a personable instructor, provides interested Santa Rosa Academy art students the benefit of his seven years of teaching experience in graphic design and photography. Another Santa Rosa Academy instructor, Tracie Fearing, emerged from the milestone shadows of noted modern artist and professor, Wayne Thiebaud, and has become an art teacher in her own right. Paying homage to Fearing’s former professor, she presented the challenge to her high school-level students of attempting the “pop” master, and the result was a selection of Thiebaudian “desserts,” including senior Alyssa Gonzales’ “Gumball,” a pastel piece that resembles a color study for Wayne Thiebaud’s noted 1963 work, “Three Machines.”

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Returning to Jaelyn Park’s “The Force is Strong,” the arts are strong at the Santa Rosa Academy. For more information about the art programs available at the Santa Rosa Academy, visit the Santa Rosa Academy’s website www.sra. mn or contact Ines Miller at info@ menifeekidsartcamp.com, Jonathan Sandoval at jsandoval@sra.mn or Tracie Fearing at tfearing@sra.mn. Fourth grader Darvin Miller is seen with his entry in Santa Rosa Academy’s second annual “Visual Arts Exhibit.”

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Semper Fi Fund benefits from Temecula Grape Stompers dance TEMECULA – The Temecula Grape Stompers, a local square dance club, will hold their second annual Veterans Benefit Dance May 20. It will take place at the Temecula Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Road in Temecula. The theme of the dance is “Salute, Honor, and Support our Veterans,” and the dance will be held on Armed Forces Day with the Semper Fi Fund as the recipient of all donations. The Semper Fi Fund provides immediate financial assistance and lifetime support to post 9/11 wounded, critically ill and injured members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families, ensuring that they have the resources they need

during their recovery and transition back to their communities. The Semper Fi Fund was created 14 years ago when the first wave of wounded Marines and sailors, just back from Operation Iraqi Freedom, landed at Camp Pendleton, California. Karen Guenther, a registered nurse and spouse of an active duty Marine, saw firsthand the challenges faced by these wounded Marines and sailors as they returned from Iraq. She and a group of Marine Corps spouses decided to help the wounded and their families, and thus the Semper Fi Fund was born. Today the Semper Fi Fund is still run by volunteers, thus ensuring that 94 percent of all funds collected go directly to those members of the

U.S. Armed Forces who urgently need help. The Semper Fi Fund has repeatedly earned an A-plus rating from Charity Watch and a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. Members are donating handmade items and a private plane ride to Catalina for the silent auction held in conjunction with the dance. Donation jars will be available for cash donations, and checks can be made payable to the Semper Fi Fund. The club invites the community members to stop by and help support our veterans and at the same time see what modern western square dancing is all about. For more information, contact Jerry Davis, president of the square dance club, (619) 987-4484.

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Saturday, May 20th Designer Fashion Show Old Town Temecula City Hall DESIGNERS: Vanessa Alfaro, Annette Higgins, Bond Leaders, Michael Bui, Lisseth Corrao ENTERTAINERS: Miriam Kim, Triple Threat, Dawan Cuttone JUDGES: Bonnie Lowell, Ben Truax, John Richardson, Barbara Cafaro, Chris York, Christine Devine, Desiree Doubrox

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REAL ESTATE / HOME & GARDEN

How to sell your home quickly Mike Mason SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS Within, you will find how to prepare yourself with these tips for selling your home quickly and you’ll be in escrow before you have to mow the lawn again. Of course, you’ll have to prepare yourself, your family and your home if you want to sell your house fast. To accomplish this, there are two very basic rules that you should follow early in the process of preparing to sell your house. Two rules to sell your house fast First rule is to find a seller’s agent that you trust and like. Selling your house fast requires teamwork and communication. Don’t let anyone hustle you with pie-in-the-sky promises they can’t deliver. You need to interview three highly regarded agents in your community before making a decision. Realize that the real estate agent you hire is a professional with a wealth of market knowledge, professional contacts and years of experience, all valuable resources who will be selling your house quickly, for the most money, with the least amount of stress to you and your family. If they are a true professional, they won’t have an issue with your careful consideration of the valuable information they have shared with you. Second rule is to listen to your real estate agent. Sure, you know your home but he knows how to sell your house. Remember, you chose your agent because he was the best and you like him; now you must trust your agent. Since we have agreed that you will both trust and listen to your agent, even if you start to feel as if your agent is now talking tripe or counterintuitive. If he says you should paint a room or the whole house, it’s because he is looking at the big picture. If your agent suggest you lower your price, then lower the price…yes, you can get more by asking for less.

that in order to obtain the listing they should always go in pushing the envelope to convince the sellers that they are such great agents that they will get the highest possible price that they know what is best and how to sell your house. Hogwash! Let the market set the price and sell your house. You are much better off starting with a lower asking price than a higher one. A value that is set slightly (1 to 3 percent) below the market value is much more likely to sell your house quickly and for more money than one priced at the very top of the market. Sure, many sellers believe they want room to negotiate and that if there is no action in a few weeks, they can always come down in price. The problem is that when you start high and lower the price, rarely do you get fair market value and even rarer that you’ll ever get to the number that you’ll get by starting low and letting anxious buyers bring the value up. Then the sellers end up blaming the agent and ask why she “can’t sell my house?” The best place to start is slightly below the lowest, most recent comp. Price your home too high and you’ll do nothing but scare off buyers. When offers do come in, they’ll be low-ball offers anticipating your pain and eagerness to move. This is not how to sell a house.

Selling your house quickly Many professional real estate agents find that sellers have a universal set of obstacles to overcome which is counterproductive when they plead, “Sell my house quickly!” Learn from these examples… Price it right to sell your house fast: In the competitive world or real estate, many agents believe

Be different to sell your home fast Sure, every agent who wants to sell your home has a pitch that includes all the latest gadgetry and electronic gizmos to tell the world about your home. There is no doubt, in this day and age that some of it is a necessity. In today’s internet society, the homebuyer public has access to

information, too much information at times. Not everyone who reads MLS data fully understands what they are reading, regardless of how a third-party website massages it and presents it. This information overload slows down the process as homebuyers often feel the need to “go back” and research this and that. Many top agents will agree keeping it simple is better. See if the agents you interview might have some ‘Old School’ real estate sales techniques up his sleeve that can make your listing stand out from the crowd. Home repair can help sell your home fast While a well-maintained home will always appeal more to a homebuyer than one a shabby home that has not been taken care of in years; home renovations are not always the cure-all to selling your house quickly. Rarely does the cost of a home renovation ever get recovered by the home seller, yet almost every seller tells every real estate agent who will listen to them, how they spent $25,000 on this project and $10,000 on that one and so their home has to be worth at least $35,000 more than the neighbors down the street, who have never done anything to improve their house. Sure a coat of paint and new carpet take care of many obstacles to a prospective buyer, but all it does is maintain the status quo. It’s better to have the fresh and new, because that’s what the buyers expect – they won’t necessary give you more. However, they won’t be kicking the tires either saying “there is so much work to be done” to justify the lowball offer they presented.

It all makes a difference Don’t interpret this article as the simple 3-step process of selling your house quickly as the be-all to end-all magic bullet that will sell your home in a week, it’s not. However, stray from these guidelines and you just may find yourself revisiting this article in a month or two down the road, scratching your head wondering why “selling my house quickly” was such a foreign concept. Call us today, (951) 296-8887 and get the information you need

enabling you to make an informed, educated decision.Questions regarding available inventory and/ or other real estate matters please contact, Mike@GoTakeAction. com. Mike Mason, Realtor® & Broker/Owner of MASON Real Estate. LIC: 01483044, Temecula Valley resident for 30+ years, Board of Director (since 2011) Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors® (SRCAR).

Market at a glance (As of May 7, 2017) TEMECULA No of Homes Sold Inventory of Properties Listed Average Selling Price

MURRIETA

WILDOMAR

LAKE ELSINORE

CANYON LAKE

MENIFEE

SUN CITY

HEMET

(339) 363

(341) 330

(81) 85

(183) 171

(86) 89

(130) 121

(128) 142

(266) 285

$609,178

$421,812

$378,244

$321,823

$466,600

$326,281

$242,400

$214,141

SAN JACINTO 10 (94)

108

$241,450

Average List Price

$795,632

$763,067

$449,290

$413,339

$544,474

$427,932

$306,768

$287,163

$283,125

Median List Price

$579,000

$475,000

$439,000

$369,515

$425,000

$410,000

$285,000

$240,000

$263,400

$213

$182

$161

$167

$204

$174

$166

$145

$144

Asking Price per Square Foot Average Days on Market

Most Expensive Listing

$5,000,000

$9,990,000

$999,900

$2,249,990

$1,999,900

$699,900

$849,000

$5,000,000

$1,500,000

Least Expensive Listing

$314,620

$149,000

$199,900

$149,000

$180,000

$239,000

$135,000

$60,000

$25,000

Average Age of Listing

% of Properties w/ Price decrease

35%

30%

28%

22%

33%

27%

26%

25%

17%

% of Properties Relisted (reset DOM)

11%

13%

12%

14%

% of Flip properties (price increase)

13%

Median House Size (sq ft) Median Lot Size (sq ft) Median Number of Bedrooms Median Number of Bathrooms Market Action Index*

3128

3053

2809

2257

2239

2466

1609

1552

1800

8,001-10,000

6,501-8,000

4.0

3.0

4.0

3.0

2.5

2.0

Seller (47.9)

Seller (53.6)

Seller (56.7)

Seller (64.1)

Seller (44.8)

Seller (56.1)

Seller (57.3)

Seller (63.6)

Seller (59.3)

*This Index measures the current rate of sale versus the amount of inventory. Index above 30 implies a seller’s advantage. Below 30, conditions give the advantage to the buyer. Market data provided by Escrow Leaders (Altos Research) and is current as of 05/08/17. Sales Data provided by SRCAR (MLS) and current as of 05/07/17 Boxes with multiple entries have previous week’s numbers (in parentheses) and this week’s number for comparision purposes. Strong Trends (multiple weeks) in each area are indicated by color: green indicates upward trend; pink indicates downward trend. Valley News makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of this data.

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Real Estate / Home & Garden Recent Home Sales

List of transactions from selected cities in Southwest Riverside County • 238 closed transactions for 5/1/17 through 5/7/17.

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

Address

Canyon Lake

Hemet

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Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

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Murrieta 26529 Jefferson Ave.

City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

23590 Cruise Circle Drive

$379,000

2123

4BR

3BA

Lake Elsinore

268 Broadway Street

$310,000

1206

3BR

2BA

22056 San Joaquin Drive

$625,000

3186

5BR

3BA

122

Menifee

26392 Flaxleaf Drive

$320,000

2182

3BR

3BA

143

Hemet 2355 E. Florida

Menifee 27070 Sun City Blvd.

City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

Murrieta

27797 Eucalyptus Street

$450,000

2570

4BR

3BA

San Jacinto

1558 Burns Lane

$340,000

3087

6BR

3BA

170

23416 Continental Way

$420,000

2260

4BR

3BA

30280 Curzulla Road

$290,000

2400

3BR

2BA

128

673 SALAM Place

$210,000

1338

3BR

2BA

22644 Canyon Lake Drive

$359,000

1605

3BR

2BA

27392 Benton Pond Drive

$365,000

2466

3BR

2BA

208

1607 Casper Street

$280,000

2965

5BR

3BA

29 47

30706 Early Round Drive

$550,000

3104

5BR

4BA

24780 Prairie Trail Court

$415,000

2956

5BR

3BA

111

1551 Napoli Way

$242,000

1772

4BR

2BA

43295 Minto Way

$190,000

960

2BR

2BA

154

26297 Lilac View Circle

$420,070

3203

4BR

3BA

124

1052 Sun Up Circle

$266,500

2087

4BR

2BA

2198 Oakland Avenue

$192,500

1368

4BR

2BA

152

27290 Capilano Drive

$236,000

1404

2BR

2BA

1447 Concord Circle

$135,000

1065

2BR

2BA

2820 Banyan Tree Lane

$232,000

1654

3BR

2BA

31301 Anna Lane

$279,000

1848

3BR

2BA

1383 Cherie Court

$236,000

1397

3BR

2BA

43200 San Miguel Way

$242,100

1794

2BR

2BA

156

31566 Aspen Circle

$385,000

2373

3BR

3BA

941 Mill Iron Way

$260,000

1768

4BR

2BA

1839 Seven Hills Drive

$235,000

2010

2BR

3BA

140

30581 Falcon Nest Drive

$413,862

2716

4BR

3BA

2040 Tudor Drive

$235,000

1400

4BR

2BA

44183 Acacia Avenue

$260,000

1886

3BR

3BA

28539 Meadow View Drive

$310,000

2949

5BR

3BA

767 Torino Avenue

$210,000

1377

2BR

2BA

0 118

1260 Sequoia Circle

$215,000

1313

2BR

2BA

29902 Sea Breeze Way

$325,000

2167

3BR

3BA

26961 Mccall Court

$249,000

1588

2BR

2BA

2909 Mockingbird Lane

$310,000

2435

4BR

3BA

31375 Caprice Court

$405,000

2481

3BR

3BA

Sun City

28961 Worcester Road

$234,000

1308

3BR

2BA

2180 Glenwood Avenue

$220,000

1636

3BR

2BA

30566 Lake Pointe Drive

$271,500

1655

3BR

3BA

26055 Cherry Hills Boulevard

$165,000

1066

2BR

2BA

41676 Lori Ln

$268,900

2586

4BR

3BA

26132 Mccall Boulevard

$225,000

1204

2BR

2BA

26066 Fountain Bleu Drive

$249,900

1404

2BR

2BA

2053 Pueblo Drive

$137,500

977

2BR

2BA

28525 Sand Island Way

$330,000

1843

3BR

3BA

27098 Rockwood Street

$229,900

1008

2BR

2BA

184 La Amistad Way

$290,000

2860

5BR

3BA

29830 Camino Cristal

$373,000

2015

5BR

3BA

27703 Pleasant Grove Circle

$379,000

2079

4BR

2BA

2035 Silver Drop Lane

$350,000

3417

5BR

3BA

27595 Sun City Boulevard

$275,000

1552

3BR

2BA

25702 Warwick Road

$190,000

1146

2BR

2BA

640 Palmer Drive

$114,500

945

2BR

1BA

29329 Whitewater Drive

$326,000

2163

3BR

3BA

43665 Manzano Drive

$1,269,550

6200

5BR

7BA

151

41180 Tiffany Lane

$222,000

1812

3BR

2BA

30244 Via Amante

$312,900

1334

3BR

2BA

43910 El Lucero Place

$1,050,000

4900

5BR

4BA

227

41486 Whittier Avenue

$230,000

1469

4BR

2BA

29260 Lake Hills Drive

$405,000

2325

3BR

3BA

28231 Sycamore Mesa Road

$951,888

4102

4BR

5BA

258

1004 Orchid Street

$195,000

925

2BR

2BA

29306 Hidden Lake Drive

$329,000

1649

2BR

2BA

43173 Corte Tolosa

$435,000

1956

4BR

3BA

2789 Marilee Court

$265,000

1696

3BR

2BA

28825 Mill Bridge Drive

$330,000

1572

3BR

3BA

45160 Via Tornado

$1,350,000

6283

5BR

5BA

186

Temecula

26331 Amen Street

$399,900

2666

4BR

3BA

28802 Bridge Water Lane

$322,000

1572

3BR

3BA

44920 Rutherford Street

$465,000

3106

5BR

3BA

260 San Carlos Drive

$77,000

960

2BR

2BA

30251 Linden Gate Lane

$369,000

2857

5BR

3BA

46336 Teton

$458,000

3133

4BR

3BA

140

880 Ramona Street

$125,000

996

2BR

1BA

29087 Navigator Way

$350,000

2201

3BR

3BA

40769 Calle Katerine

$400,000

1827

4BR

2BA

1772 Pueblo Drive

$124,900

922

2BR

2BA

26600 Chambers Avenue

$220,000

1705

2BR

2BA

32071 Corte Eldorado

$515,000

3259

5BR

3BA

208 Caldera Lane

$295,000

2860

4BR

3BA

31103 Hanover Lane

$375,000

2100

4BR

3BA

30180 Santiago Road

$925,000

3905

4BR

4BA

259 Mcintosh Drive

$268,000

1750

3BR

2BA

28402 Stillwater Drive

$341,000

1502

3BR

2BA

41848 Via Balderama

$457,000

2458

4BR

3BA

53 88

3843 Sydney Street

$297,500

2364

3BR

3BA

30189 Shoreline Drive

$315,000

1502

3BR

2BA

39196 Clydesdale Circle

$558,000

3815

5BR

5BA

41647 Erin Drive

$240,000

1713

3BR

2BA

29479 Moorings Court

$393,000

2754

5BR

3BA

45784 Boulder Way

$634,900

3322

4BR

3BA

1354 Leslie Drive

$285,000

1928

4BR

2BA

28171 Calle Casera

$235,000

1111

2BR

2BA

46331 Hunter Trail

$542,500

3506

5BR

3BA

19 32

840 Johnston Avenue

$57,000

1080

2BR

2BA

26963 Mirabella Court

$339,000

1757

3BR

2BA

32826 SASKIA PASS

$385,000

1294

3BR

3BA

5674 Nectar Avenue

$255,000

1582

4BR

2BA

29717 Cool Meadow Drive

$356,500

1961

4BR

2BA

32106 Live Oak Drive

$515,000

2898

4BR

3BA

40330 Acacia Avenue

$154,000

915

2BR

1BA

26590 Calle Emiliano

$235,000

1237

2BR

2BA

31739 Country View Road

$595,000

3815

5BR

5BA

28931 Worcester Road

$228,000

1674

3BR

2BA

45717 Masters Drive

$435,000

1840

3BR

3BA

36302 Veramonte Avenue

$425,000

3144

5BR

3BA

202

40273 Odessa Drive

$680,000

3358

5BR

3BA

24980 Lake Street

$245,000

1819

4BR

3BA

880 Bahama Drive

$209,900

1798

2BR

2BA

Murrieta

609 Palm Avenue

$93,500

1254

2BR

2BA

35385 Summerholly Lane

$455,000

3529

5BR

5BA

127

35100 Calle Nopal

$540,000

1680

4BR

2BA

1395 Dusty Hill Road

$295,000

2744

6BR

3BA

39584 Ramshorn Drive

$275,000

2137

4BR

3BA

155

32871 Rovato Street

$355,000

1346

3BR

2BA

2955 Oradon Way

$187,000

1200

2BR

2BA

23895 Corte Cajan

$321,500

1585

2BR

2BA

45429 Bison Court

$530,000

3901

6BR

4BA

740 Lyon Avenue

$123,000

1344

2BR

2BA

30410 Chinook Street

$407,000

2343

3BR

2BA

43204 Corte Montilla

$433,000

1956

4BR

3BA

11 13

500 Tell Lane

$260,000

1790

4BR

3BA

30798 Evian

$390,000

1747

3BR

3BA

40311 Garrison Drive

$475,000

3065

4BR

3BA

25952 Valle Vue Place

$176,000

864

2BR

1BA

26469 Arboretum Way

$245,000

1213

2BR

2BA

45895 Piute Street

$435,000

2708

5BR

3BA

312 Montero Court

$320,000

3030

5BR

3BA

40280 Via Acuna

$340,000

1585

2BR

2BA

33663 Spring Brook Circle

$470,000

3136

4BR

3BA

31 13

3611 Syrah Circle

$311,000

2360

4BR

3BA

40500 Avenida La Cresta

$1,350,000

7683

9BR

10BA

42023 Rubicon Circle

$450,000

1907

4BR

3BA

832 Marjorie Avenue

$184,000

1360

3BR

2BA

23872 Silverleaf Way

$451,000

2636

4BR

3BA

46367 Sawtooth Lane

$512,000

2727

4BR

3BA

984 San Francisco Drive

$50,000

1224

2BR

2BA

29093 Coriander Court

$383,000

3258

4BR

3BA

27072 Quail Slope Drive

$358,000

1458

3BR

3BA

1600 Westmont Avenue

$139,600

1600

3BR

3BA

30452 Mendocino Way

$395,000

2102

5BR

3BA

40446 Yardley Court

$445,000

2447

4BR

3BA

1616 Rexford Drive

$264,000

1752

3BR

3BA

25463 Birchtree Drive

$385,000

1964

4BR

3BA

44552 La Paz Road

$265,000

1889

3BR

3BA

2868 Cindy Lane

$164,200

974

2BR

2BA

39878 Avenida Miguel Oeste

$419,900

2153

4BR

3BA

45174 Jumi Circle

$496,000

3263

5BR

4BA

325 Avenida Calandria

$80,500

820

2BR

1BA

40500 Valle Vista

$895,000

3799

4BR

3BA

34502 Serdonis Street

$825,000

3748

5BR

4BA

32905 Brechtel Street

$260,000

2664

3BR

2BA

235

41543 King Palm Ave

$260,000

1411

3BR

3BA

41473 Royal Dornoch Court

$429,500

2024

3BR

2BA

15600 Lake Ridge Road

$266,800

1384

3BR

2BA

229

39562 Millstream Road

$385,500

2037

4BR

3BA

45047 Corte Bravo

$395,000

1491

3BR

2BA

3 10

35580 Desert Rose Way

$355,000

2042

4BR

3BA

154

36569 Oak Meadows Place

$471,000

3962

5BR

4BA

33640 Sattui Street

$555,888

3401

5BR

5BA

29112 Sycamore

$370,832

1735

3BR

2BA

113

29915 TALITHA Way

$396,500

2466

4BR

3BA

30546 Iron Bark Court

$320,000

1197

3BR

2BA

29104 Sycamore

$362,743

1872

3BR

2BA

41885 Davenport Way

$250,000

1440

2BR

3BA

34063 Center Stone Circle

$775,000

4200

5BR

5BA

29484 Major League

$343,000

1739

3BR

2BA

35785 Abelia Street

$416,325

3201

5BR

3BA

45705 Jaguar Way

$440,000

2628

4BR

3BA

33550 Cedar Creek Lane

$329,000

1880

4BR

3BA

24449 New Haven Drive

$365,000

1970

4BR

3BA

45730 Shasta Lane

$445,000

2426

3BR

3BA

32754 Lakeview Terrace

$220,000

1456

3BR

2BA

27050 Red Maple Street

$545,000

3905

4BR

3BA

46175 Timbermine Lane

$370,000

1846

3BR

3BA

32605 Santa Cruz

$305,000

1740

3BR

2BA

38330 High Pointe Lane

$395,000

2154

3BR

3BA

32033 Calle Galarza

$467,000

2630

4BR

4BA

19445 Sweetwood Lane

$325,000

1900

4BR

3BA

42728 Mountain Shadow Road

$469,900

2095

3BR

2BA

44035 Soler Court

$323,000

1218

3BR

3BA

31871 Birchwood Drive

$385,000

2829

4BR

3BA

24103 VIA PERLITA

$390,000

1754

3BR

2BA

31972 Camino Marea

$379,000

1432

3BR

2BA

35320 Trailside Drive

$377,500

3023

4BR

3BA

23640 Sycamore Creek Avenue

$479,900

3048

5BR

3BA

31992 Corte Soledad

$440,000

2062

4BR

3BA

29240 Sandpiper Drive

$360,000

1753

3BR

2BA

37183 Ascella Lane

$319,900

1795

3BR

3BA

30424 BOGART Place

$369,900

1699

3BR

3BA

33122 Sangston Drive

$289,500

1426

3BR

2BA

27811 Bottle Brush Way

$459,900

2809

4BR

3BA

33559 Abbey Road

$499,950

2973

5BR

3BA

298 Moroni Avenue

$257,500

1128

4BR

2BA

30919 Snowberry Lane

$419,000

2351

4BR

3BA

35350 Via Cerro Vista

$1,317,000

4688

5BR

6BA

34222 Kalanchoe Road

$355,000

1963

4BR

3BA

31813 Paseo Lirio

$330,000

1590

3BR

3BA

32016 Calle Novelda

$343,000

1130

3BR

2BA

34296 Woodmont

$315,000

1922

3BR

3BA

28400 San Sebastian Avenue

$445,000

3505

5BR

5BA

42098 Humber Drive

$3,755,000

2604

5BR

3BA

34086 Agaliya Court

$355,000

1906

4BR

2BA

23769 Aspen Drive

$405,000

1872

3BR

2BA

29519 Cara Way

$233,000

1311

3BR

3BA

32640 San Miguel

$323,000

1864

4BR

2BA

39901 Alpine Union Street

$289,900

1654

3BR

3BA

53004 Bantry Bay Street

$360,000

2322

3BR

2BA

27772 Bottle Brush Way

$446,310

2720

4BR

3BA

Wildomar

32977 Celeste Way

$320,000

1828

3BR

2BA

119

21532 Terrazzo Lane

$405,000

3314

5BR

3BA

173

418 Franklin Street

$260,000

1229

3BR

2BA

30555 Muir Court

$390,000

2618

4BR

4BA

26371 Meadow Creek

$490,000

3000

4BR

3BA

32905 Cedar Drive

$220,000

1054

3BR

1BA

36607 Ranch House Street

$400,000

2390

4BR

3BA

25910 Seagrass

$395,000

3063

5BR

3BA

33145 Arbolado Lane

$160,000

1568

3BR

2BA

37656 Needlegrass Road

$443,000

2409

4BR

3BA

35366 Big Leaf Lane

$360,000

1942

5BR

2BA

20 Bella Firenze

$379,900

2443

5BR

3BA

38498 Tranquila Avenue

$345,000

1640

3BR

3BA

33916 Applecart Court

$387,000

2949

4BR

3BA

53195 Monaco Street

$360,000

2867

4BR

3BA

39606 Cedarwood Drive

$395,000

2052

4BR

3BA

33584 Viewpoint Drive

$283,000

1272

3BR

2BA

29312 Maritime Circle

$355,000

1914

4BR

3BA

27869 Eucalyptus Street

$443,000

2570

4BR

3BA

33377 Cameo Lane

$400,000

2632

4BR

3BA

23098 Catt Road

$364,200

1983

3BR

3BA

29604 DALE Court

$405,000

2708

5BR

3BA

41452 Serrai Court

$401,500

2000

4BR

3BA

15200 Windover Court

$300,000

1257

3BR

2BA

23797 Peach Blossom Court

$370,000

1825

3BR

2BA

9 Ponte Bianco

$389,900

3108

4BR

3BA

38270 Via Coleta

$267,500

1427

2BR

2BA

State water board rescinds mandatory conservation standards; reporting requirements and prohibition on water waste remain SACRAMENTO – The state water resources control board rescinded the water supply “stress test” requirements and remaining mandatory conservation standards for urban water suppliers while keeping in place the water use reporting requirements and prohibitions against wasteful practices. The action by state water board Executive Director Tom Howard was in response to Governor Brown’s announcement in early April ending the drought state of emergency and transitioning to a LIC #3

permanent framework for making water conservation a California way of life. The governor’s April 7 executive order directs the state water board to lift the specific conservation provisions of its drought emergency regulations but to keep in place the temporary requirements for monthly water use reporting and prohibitions against wasteful water use practices, while the board works to develop permanent reporting and wasteful use regulations. The temporary requirements will

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remain in effective until Nov. 25, when the emergency regulation expires. The current prohibitions against wasteful water use practices include outdoor watering during or within 48 hours after a rain event; hosing down a sidewalk instead of using a broom or a brush and overwatering a landscape to where water is running off onto the sidewalk or into the gutter. The long-term conservation framework, also released April 7, includes recommendations to establish permanent water conservation standards and to improve

agricultural and urban water management planning to better prepare for more frequent and severe droughts due to climate change. These actions will help achieve a top priority of the California Water Action Plan to improve long-term drought preparedness and “Make Conservation a California Way of Life.” As part of the framework, the governor released proposed legislation to establish long-term water conservation measures and to improve planning for more frequent and severe droughts. Among other things, the proposed legislation re-

quires the state water board, in consultation with the Department of Water Resources, to set long-term urban water use efficiency standards by May 20, 2021; includes a robust public participation process to provide the state water board and DWR with critical input from local agencies, tribal governments, nongovernmental organizations, the business sector, academics and others; requires urban water suppliers to plan for droughts lasting five or more years and establishes new drought planning and water efficiency reporting requirements for agricultural water suppliers.

City of Temecula to host citywide cleanup TEMECULA – The City of Temecula and CR&R will hold a citywide cleanup for Temecula residents to dispose of household waste and large miscellaneous debris at Chaparral High School between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., May 13. Chaparral is located at 27215 Nicholas Road. The event is open to Temecula

residents only and proof of residency such as a California driver’s license, California ID card, recent utility bill, or property tax statement is required. Large bulky items, green waste, motor oil, antifreeze, e-waste or household electronics, car batteries – two per resident, per visit and small, empty gas operated equip-

ment will all be accepted. Household batteries, chemicals, empty drums, fluorescent light bulbs, any type of paint, pesticides, thermostats, solvents/gasoline, sharps/needles, tires and other hazardous waste will not be accepted at this event.

May 12, 2017 • www.myvalleynews.com • Valley News

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TEMECULA – Summer in the Temecula Valley can be a four-letter word to many lawncare enthusiasts. Homeowners who put in the hours and hard work to create beautiful, lush lawns can see the fruits of all their labor gradually disappear when the dry season sets in. That can be both frustrating to homeowners and detrimental to long-term lawn health. Treating lawns during dry periods can be tricky, as some homeowners may be forced to adhere to water restrictions established by their local governments. Still, there are some ways to obey the law and still help lawns withstand dry periods. Postpone fertilizer applications. Fertilizers are designed to help grass grow, but growing grass needs water it won’t have access to when water restrictions have been put in place. If a lawn needs to be fertilized during dry periods, homeowners should consult with lawncare professionals, who may have experience applying fertilizer during the dry summer months. Professionals also may have access to more fertilizing products than homeowners will find at nearby lawn and garden centers. Pull weeds by hand instead of applying herbicides. Herbicides are substances used to destroy unwanted vegetation, such as weeds. When applied during dry periods, such products can make it harder for grass to overcome weeds. Instead of applying herbicides during dry periods, pull weeds by hand. Doing so can address a weed problem

without harming the grass. Water early. Water restrictions might not completely deny homeowners the right to water their lawns. Rather, such regulations restrict how much water homeowners can use to treat their lawns during dry periods. Watering early, ideally between the hours of 4 a.m. and 8 a.m., ensures as little water as possible will be lost to evaporation and as much as possible will find its way onto the grass and into the soil. During dry periods, temperatures tend to be at their highest in mid to late-afternoon, so change automatic sprinkler timers if they are set to water during these hours. Adjust lawnmower blade height. Grass grows more slowly during dry periods. As a result, homeowners won’t need to mow as often during such times as they would when conditions are more favorable. But lawns may still need to be mowed during dry periods. When mowing, leave grass on the longer side. Mowing stresses grass, which is already under considerable stress during the hot summer months. By setting mower blades to cut no more than one-third of the leaf blade at a time, homeowners can encourage roots to grow deeper. Deep roots help the grass combat the effects of dry weather. Dry periods need not ruin homeowners’ lush lawns. But lawn care enthusiasts will need to alter their lawn care routines when conditions are dry.

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Some homeowners can’t wait to see the assessed value of their home drop. In fact, they’ll tell you the bigger the drop, the better. Why? Your property taxes depend on your tax rate, and your property’s current market value is determined by a local assessor. You can’t dispute the tax rate, but you may be able to show why the assessed value is too high. An appeal that results in a lower value could save you money for years to come. Find out when you can file an appeal. Start the process by determining when you can appeal your home’s value assessment. You may be able to find the deadline on your local assessor’s website, which might also have instructions on how to file an appeal. Some areas have a several-month window each year for appeals, often following the annual mailing of assessment value notices. In addition, you might be able to dispute your property’s assessment following a renovation or if you just bought the home. Check your current assessment for errors. Every year, you should receive an official letter stating the assessed value of your home. If you think your property value is lower than the stated value, start collecting proof to demonstrate your reasoning. One of the first things to look for is a mistake on your property’s description, which may be on the letter you received or on your property card – available at the assessor’s office or online. It’s not unheard of for a property card to list an extra bathroom or incorrect square footage. Assessors aren’t always able to look inside a home during an inspection, and they might not know about renovations to a home. Make a note of errors and try to estimate the value of each. You’ll be able to use these errors as a basis for your appeal. Gather more evidence. To strengthen your appeal, you may want to find additional evidence. Make a list of comparable properties. Try to get a list of four to six similar properties in your area and their market value. You could use real estate websites that list recent

or estimated sales prices, ask your neighbors or look through public databases to find official assessed values. If you find the homes’ sales prices or assessed values are lower than your home’s assessed value or similar, but your home is in worse condition than the other homes, you may have a strong argument. Estimate the cost of repairs. A leaky roof, cracked driveway or another issue could lower your property’s value. Make a list of the faults, estimate cost for repairs and take pictures as proof. Make a note of changes in your neighborhood. A property’s value depends on more than just the home. If nearby houses were recently foreclosed on or the schools’ rankings dropped, your property could be worth less than it was before. Get a professional assessment. You could hire a statecertified appraiser to estimate your property’s current value. However, the assessment might cost $300 to $500, and this might only be a good idea if your research already looks fruitful. In some areas, you may need an official assessment to file an appeal. Once you organize your evidence, it’s time to file an appeal. Present your findings. The appeal process varies depending on where you live. If you have a simple scenario, such as a mistake on your property card, you might be able to make your appeal over the phone. But some counties require you to submit the appeal online or by mail, or you may have to schedule an in-person review at the assessor’s office. It could take several weeks to months to hear back. If the decision doesn’t come back in your favor, you could file another appeal with an independent review board. The bottom line is after gathering evidence you can make a showing for why your home’s assessed value is too high and potentially lower your property taxes. But think twice if you’re considering selling your home soon. A lower assessed value might affect how much someone is willing to pay for the home. Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa’s financial education programs. To follow Practical Money Skills on Twitter, visit www.twitter.com/ PracticalMoney.

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If your idea of enjoying the great outdoors is relaxing on your deck with a tasty beverage while the grill heats up, you’re in good company. “The alfresco movement is transforming backyards across the country as homeowners create outdoor kitchens that finally live up to their name,” said backyard design expert Paul Lafrance of HGTV’s “Decked Out” series. “If you count yourself among the homeowners ready to undertake a deck upgrade, integrating interior kitchen ideas into your outdoor living space is a sure-fire way to bring fun, function and added value to your home.” In fact, an outdoor kitchen project can provide homeowners up to a 130 percent return on their initial investment, according to the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. To help you cook up plans for an outdoor kitchen that truly sizzles, Lafrance suggests the following tips. Start from the ground up A show-stopping outdoor kitchen needs a quality stage that can stand up to heavy foot traffic and

everyday kitchen mishaps such as dropped utensils or spilled sauces. High-performance, woodalternative decking is durable and easy-to-maintain – just a simple soap and water cleaning can take care of any common party foul. “If you have a Trex deck, it will resist fading, staining, scratching and mold so you never have to sand, stain or paint it,” Lafrance said. “For me, composite decking is a no-brainer. It delivers the natural aesthetic of wood without the back-breaking and time-consuming upkeep, so outdoor chefs can focus on what they love most – preparing delicious meals and entertaining guests.” Think beyond the grill While outdoor cooking once meant a basic grill and a bag of charcoal, today’s outdoor kitchens are more elaborate and equipped than ever, featuring a range of appliances including professionalgrade cooktops, refrigerators, sinks and dishwashers, as well as specialty features like brick ovens and fully stocked bars. Grills, too, have been upgraded to handle more than steaks and burgers – think whole turkeys, smoked meats and

rotisseries. Your appliances will determine the outdoor kitchen dimensions, so consider how the appliances you want will fit within your design. Factor in function Plan for adequate storage to eliminate back-and-forth trips inside your house. From pullout trash bins to hidden ice chests for chilled drinks, the Trex Outdoor Kitchens collection features cabinetry that blends interior style with durability to withstand the elements. “You can even get customized cabinets for televisions and entertainment systems, along with sink and grill bases designed to hide plumbing and propane hook-ups while also providing extra drawers,” Lafrance said. “With this collection, you can bring a designer look to your outdoor storage solutions.” Shine some light Double the time spent enjoying your outdoor kitchen by installing adequate lighting for cooking and entertaining well after sundown. For safety measures, put task lighting over countertops used for slicing and dicing, as well as near

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stovetops and other appliances that use heat or flame. To set an understated, sophisticated mood, add ambient lighting where your family and guests will wine and dine. Create comfort To welcome and accommodate your guests, your outdoor kitchen should be inviting and have ample seating and bar areas. For added comfort, integrate interior-inspired

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The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved the initiation of general plan amendment proceedings in the Lakeland Village area of unincorporated Lake Elsinore. The supervisors’ 4-0 vote April 18, does not approve the foundation component and land use designation amendments at this time but allows county staff to proceed

with the process for the changes. The proceedings will cover 176 parcels on approximately 109 acres generally south of Grand Avenue between Kathryn Way and Richard Street. The foundation component for the area is currently a combination of rural, rural community and open space. The proposed amendment would change the foundation designation to community development. The current land use designations of rural residential, estate density

residential and conservation would be changed to mixed-use area, medium density residential and commercial retail. A rezone may also be part of the general plan amendment proceedings. The land currently has rural residential, scenic highway commercial, watercourse, watershed and conservation areas and general residential zoning. The county’s planning department is evaluating the land use patterns and policies which guide

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Real Estate / Home & Garden New Diamond Valley Lake recreation plans moving forward Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

It has been many years, but for the cities of Hemet and San Jacinto the dream of creating an area surrounding Diamond Valley Lake into a major regional recreation park is finally taking shape with a memorandum of intent signed by the five major entities involved. The long-sought MOI now signed by the city of Hemet, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District, Riverside County Regional Park & Open Space District and Eastern Municipal Water District was revealed Tuesday, April 25, at the Hemet City Council meeting. Paul Jones, EMWD general manager, made the presentation at the Hemet City Council with Councilman Russ Brown absent, and reviewed the general plans for the major regional recreation project that will be built mostly on the eastern side of the Diamond Valley Dam. The plans call for seven new recreational projects adjacent to and around the lake, in addition to expanding the already world-class popular sports park. Jones, showing a map of the lake and surrounding areas, noted the plans call for a new system of running, jogging and biking trails below and around the dams with rest areas and shelters, including one linking Diamond Valley Lake to Lake Skinner on the south. It also includes a potential swimming and small boating lagoon, a camping and RV location, a Metropolitan Water District welcome center, an expanded ValleyWide Aquatic Center and sports complex and a better, more direct, 24-hour access road in and out of Diamond Valley Lake Marina with wildlife undercrossing. Jones said the MOI was created by representatives not only from the major entities but with members of the Soboba Indian Tribe, local businessmen and the surrounding cities. The meetings were held 8 times over a 14-month period before the MOI was completed. “It is really a consensus-based

The Hemet City Council Chamber was filled with police officers, sheriff’s deputies and Explorers to pay tribute to Hemet Police K-9 Officer “Jack” who died of cancer after almost six years of service with the department.

Hemet Mayor Linda Krupa presents K-9 Officer “Jack’s” handler, Officer Matt Gomez, with a plaque honoring the K-9’s life at the April Tony Ault photos 22 Hemet City Council meeting.

project with many ideas presented,” Jones said. The projects would be completed in a 10-year process through the cooperation of all the agencies. Jones said the MOI agencies will soon conduct a public hearing on the potential projects and learn what more the public might want in the project that would bring greater economic and recreational benefits not only the Diamond Valley Lake area, but to the entire western region and Inland Valley area. The projects, Jones said, would need to be funded by a number of different public agencies, outside private industry with public and private ownership possibilities. “We are happy to see this come to fruition,” Councilwoman Bonnie Wright said. Councilman Michael Perciful pointed out the recreational improvements at the lake will spur needed economic development to the community. “We have been waiting a long time for this,” Perciful said. “It is a move in the right direction.” Mayor Linda Krupa thanked Jones for his presentation and explained how in the meetings there were not always agreements between the parties but in the end the MOI was created to everyone’s satisfaction. Jones said the

rank of detective in the department. The announcement brought cheers

Metropolitan Water District was “very supportive” of the plans in the MOI. The earlier part of the April 22 Hemet City Council meeting saw the entire city council chambers filled with numerous police officers and fire officials all coming together to honor “Jack,” a 6-yearold Belgian Malinois. He was the Hemet Police Department’s K-9 handled by Officer Matt Gomez that died of cancer Sunday, April 23. “Jack” who was instrumental in assisting the department 1,834 times and capturing numerous suspects in his short life, was credited with saving Officer Gomez’s life in March 2014 by taking down a suspected gang member armed with a .357 Magnum that went off during his capture. “Jack” was the first active-duty K-9 to die in the Hemet Police Department’s history, according to Police Chief Dave Brown. “Rest in Peace Jack,” Brown said. “You will be sorely missed.” Krupa presented Officer Gomez a plaque with pictures of “Jack” with his paw print and a special commendation for Jack’s service. Brown also made a special announcement indicating that after testing and interview Officer Gomez has been promoted to the

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Items for Sale ANAND MEDICAL CORPORATION seeks a medical billing specialist with experience and contacts in health insurance. Chula Vista/ Eastlake Pleas e c all/ tex t 5 1 0 - 6 9 2 - 5 4 9 4 . willyanand@hotmail.com. DELI FOOD PREP PERSON / ASSISTANT MANAGER-Full time, Weekends Required Deli experience required, Management experience a plus, Must be over 21 Email: deli@ cougarvineyards.com N O W H I R I N G Home Health and Hospice Agency needs visiting nurses RN and LVN for Hemet, San Jacinto, Menifee, Murrieta, Temecula and all surrounding areas. Training provided, If interested please call: Christina (818) 800-9889 PART-TIME DRIVER NEEDED Sun/ Mon/Tue. Driving bobtails/box trucks. Runs to LAX and back to Fallbrook and local North County San Diego. Lifting of boxes up to 50 lbs and carrying for up to 50 ft. Call for appointment. Interview Tue or Thur 9am to 3pm. DMV printout report required when interviewed. Call 760-728-6624.

Garage Sale/Moving Sale Estate Sale. BLOCK SALE 8 HOUSES-Sat 5/13. 7-3. Main address: 816 Porter Way off Iowa St. Tools, furniture, plants, fruit trees, music CDs, desk, oak dining set, washer, antiques, books, rolling tool chest, horse bits, Mens/Women's clothes. Teen boy clothes, and much more! Cheap Prices! MOVING SALE 2 Sofas, chairs, 2 dining tables and chairs, entertainment center and more. Saturday 5/13. 10am1pm. 1697 Norstar Ln, Fallbrook.

FANTASTIC PRICES - Baby stroller excellent condition, women’s clothing 2 and 3 piece suits, Mikasa 4 pc dish set. Stainless steel utensils. Boxes with misc. kitchen items. $2, $5, $10. (951) 461-9560

Miscellaneous Wanted MISCELLANEOUS WANTED IN O C E A N S I D E I buy old military uniforms, medals, knives, helmets, etc. Even stinky stuff you think is trash. Bob MilitaryPickers.com (760) 450-8498

Motor Wanted BIG SALE - Jewelry, women’s scrubs and shoes, and men and women’s golf clubs, many other things. Cookbooks, and lots of miscellaneous. 5/13 and 5/14, 8am-3pm. 15062 Amorose St. Lake Elsinore. M AY 1 3 T H , 8 A M - 2 P M . W e ’ r e downsizing so its your gain on accumulation of gently used items. Office chairs, player with over 200 CDs, microwave, moving blankets, wine racks, much more. 1988 Quiet Ranch Rd. Fallbrook

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BUSINESS/RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; FOR RENT Available; approximately 1500-1800 sq.ft. of Excellent frontage on high traffic volume corner in downtown Fallbrook. Located @ 404 E. Mission Rd. unit A, this highly visible corner is a great location for a variety of businesses or even a residence. Flexible lease terms from $1500 to $2000 per month w/ $3000 deposit. For more information, call Richard 760-586-4996.

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GET CASH FOR YOUR USED RV today. We will buy your RV running or not. We buy all types of RVs and travel trailers. Paid cash on the spot. Call us today. Same day service. 951206-6046. www.thegiantrvbuyers.com

Real Estate R A M O N A H O M E & V I N E YA R D OPERATION Your chance to own a fabulous home with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and apx 2600 sqft on 10+ acres. There is apx. 4 acres of grapes covering 5 varietals. Check out www. RamonaVineyard.com. B R U B A K E R C U LT O N 3br/1ba 2car garage w/RV Access! Quiet Neighborhood! Fully Rehabbed! New Everything! Must see to Believe! $189,900. (951) 658-7211.

BRUBAKER CULTON 2 bedrooms AND 2 baths in a nice senior 55+neighborhood. Home is clean, neutral colors. Ceramic tile floors in the kitchen. Ceiling fans and central heat and air. Upgraded carpet and paint. Covered patio in the back and a large shed. Security blinds on the back windows. Easy care maintenance yard front and back. This home has a nice gated entry way. Attached Single car garage. $995 / Month For more info or to apply please visit our website at: brubakercultonpm.com. (951) 658-7211. BRUBAKER CULTON Enjoy brand new custom cabinets, granite counter tops and all brand new stainless steel appliances in this beautiful 2 bedroom one bath home. Brand new wood flooring throughout, new paint, fixtures and blinds. This home feels fresh, new and luxurious. Brand new electric garage door opener. Easy maintenance desert landscape and covered porch in back for indoor/outdoor comfort. Don't compromise in retirement, enjoy fine surroundings! $995/month. For more info or to apply please visit our website at: brubakercultonpm.com. (951) 658-7211.

Rummage Sale FALLBROOK HOUSE OF PRAYER to hold a rummage sale on Saturday, May 13 from 8 a.m.-noon. All proceeds to go to international missions. 135 E. Ivy St. Let me know how much that'll cost. Thanks!

B R U B A K E R C U LT O N 3br/2ba Manufactured Home on 1+ Acre! Horse Property! Financeable! Fully Rehabbed! New Everything! Beautiful Views! Sit on your brand new deck and watch the sunset! $249,900. (951) 658-7211.

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Meticulously maintained single level home in gated Peppertree Park of Fallbrook. Prime location on the corner of 2 cul-de-sacs. Entertaining will be a delight in the open kitchen with new appliances and separate dining room. Wow your guests in your private, climate controlled wine room and wine making area. Private second suite for long term guests or family.

Rolling Hills estates in Fallbrook! One level Spanish hacienda hideaway. Freshly painted interior & new carpet insures this property is turn key & move-in ready! Great floor plan w/ separate master including a sumptuous oversized master bath w/ towering ceilings. Generous sized rooms, & much use of solid wood trim & cabinets. Grounds include citrus trees.

Golf Course Views & Country Club living! Enjoy your view from the hillside of the 3rd hole peering through the trees. Your open floor plan offers the comfortable lifestyle of indoor reading by the fireplace or dining al fresco on the patio all the while overlooking the healthy green views of Fallbrook. Walking distance to the Pala Mesa Resort & d’lacobelli winery, it’s all here. Convenient to the I-15 & 76 Hwy. HOA includes Earthquake Insurance. Meticulously maintained & ready for you!

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Welcome to exclusive gate & guarded Rolling Hills Estates! Prime view location, one level living in main house & a lower level 4 car garage and guest quarters. Privacy and space will offer tranquil days of enjoyment from your outdoor patio or balcony as you gaze across the countryside and enjoy the whisper of the afternoon breeze. Your new home is waiting!

Three-Suite Industrial building in Elm Street Business Park. All suites have an office build out including private office, reception area and handicap friendly bathroom. Heating and A/C included in all office areas. Well maintained and well located business park that is 100% occupied. Priced below comps for quick sale.

Freeway close but a world away! Come home to mountain views & gentle breezes in this bright, comfortable Fallbrook home minutes from the 15. Main floor has MBR & 2 secondary bedrooms w/ beautifully remodeled gourmet kitchen w/quartz counters & stainless appliances. Potential for multigenerational living downstairs w/another Lg family/great room, office area, opt. BD & full bath w/ separate entrance. 3 brick fireplaces, family fruit w/space for cash or hobby crop & room to breathe!

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*This information is derived from Sandicor MLS 2016 data.