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Hundreds ﬂock to Temecula for annual Juneteenth celebration

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The Menifee Police Department announced the release of a violent offender, 58-year-old Derrick Brooks, into the city of Menifee. see page A-2

Local LECC shares its love of America’s favorite pastime Diane A. Rhodes SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Djembe Fusion, a West African drum and dance ensemble, performs at the Juneteenth Celebration in Temecula Saturday, June 18.

The four members of the Lake Elsinore City Council present at the June 12 meeting were sporting Lake Elsinore Little League All Star team jerseys in support of the city’s hosting the District 28 International All Stars for the June 18 and 19 weekend at Summerly Park. see page A-4

Home & Garden Preparing for emergency evacuations Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

Southern California is facing what experts are saying will be the worst fire season in the past six years and preparing for emergency evacuations now can help alleviate problems later, fire officials said. see page C-5

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Hundreds of people flocked to Temecula for the city’s annual Juneteenth Celebration Saturday,

June 18. Held at Town Square Park, and hosted by Temecula’s Community Services Department, the event celebrating freedom and perseverance featured and open house-style

event that explored the historical journey of freedom for people around the globe marking the legal end of slavery June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas. Visitors to the event enjoyed

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Trauma Intervention Program oﬀers emotional ﬁrst aid to victims

Diane A. Rhodes SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Volunteers with the Trauma Intervention Program of Riverside County work closely with first responders to assist those in need at the scene of traumatic incidents such as fires, accidents and assaults. The nonprofit organization contracts with cities to send specially trained volunteers when requested by police, fire or hospitals to assist victims of accidents and tragedies by providing comfort and support and additional resources for healing and recovery. In fiscal year 2020-2021, Trauma Intervention Program responded to 571 calls and provided service to 1,829 clients in Riverside County. Magda Stewart began volunteering for the organization in 2005 and was hired as its CEO in 2015. “I believe in giving back to the see TIP, page A-6

Trauma Intervention Program of Riverside County is one of the nonprofits to benefit from this year’s Soboba Foundation and Soboba Casino Resort Charity Golf Tournament in March, with from left, TIP’s Cindy Asher, Magda Stewart, Lisa McConnell and Soboba Foundation and Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians representatives Julie Arrietta-Parcero, Catherine “Cat” Modesto, Antonia Briones-Venegas, Dondi Silvas, Isaiah Vivanco, Sally Moreno-Ortiz and Daniel Valdez. Valley News/Courtesy photo

Menifee council commends retiring Menifee police Chief Pat Walsh on his last day Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

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live entertainment, artist booths and vendors including food trucks and a fun zone. Temecula Mayor Matt Rahn said

Menifee Mayor Bill Zimmerman, right, addresses some of the contributions to the city’s police department made by retiring Menifee Police Chief Pat Walsh during the Wednesday, June 15, city council meeting. Valley News/Courtesy photo

Menifee’s retiring police Chief Patrick Walsh, who was surrounded by a cadre of officers, non-sworn employees, the city council and his wife Catherine, was honored for his service in setting up the city’s first police department at the Wednesday, June 15, council meeting. Mayor Bill Zimmernan and the council presented Walsh with a retirement proclamation, and each council member, including Dean Deines, Lesa Sobek, Matthew Liesemeyer and Bob Karwin, shook his hand and thanked him for his service during the last almost four years. Liesemeyer jokingly told Walsh, see WALSH, page A-2

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Get paid to shop local with Murrieta Money Match MURRIETA – The city of Murrieta has created a whole new way to support local businesses with the Murrieta Money Match program, an online gift card portal that allows residents and visitors alike to purchase a gift card that is accepted at a variety of local merchants and the city of Murrieta will match their money. This program is at no cost to the customer or to participating businesses. It’s Murrieta’s way of supporting local businesses after the pandemic. The program launch features Murrieta restaurants and when someone purchases a $50, $100 or $250 gift card, they will receive an extra $50, $100 or $250 gift card for free. To purchase a gift card and receive a free bonus card and to view the current list of participating businesses, visit the city’s Murrieta Money Match website. New businesses are constantly being added and the bonus card value is good for up to a year after purchase. The city of Murrieta is implementing this incentive program to support the Murrieta small business community and help local businesses overcome some of the challenges they faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is slated to last until the end of 2026. For more information about the program and to purchase a Mur-

The Murrieta Money Match is an online gift card portal that allows residents and visitors alike to purchase a gift card that is accepted at a variety of local merchants. Murrieta will match the money spent by Valley News/Courtesy photo those purchasing gift cards.

rieta Money Match eGift card, visit the Murrieta Money Match website. The first phase of participating businesses are Murrieta restaurants. If you have a restaurant in the city of Murrieta, reach out to James Wurtz from the city’s Economic Development Department to learn more about how a business can participate. Approved by the Murrieta City Council in spring 2022, the shop local incentive program allocates $1 million from the city’s American Rescue Plan Act funds to support residents and businesses

alike. Through this program, the city will offer a digital gift card that makes it fun and easy to keep local spending local. A key element of the campaign is the city-provided bonus gift cards given to shoppers when they purchase eGift cards through the program. The city’s Economic Development team is planning a variety of unique promotions throughout the life of the program to incentivize participation. Special promotions could include restaurant week, Small Business Saturday, and various holiday campaigns throughout

the year. The city is implementing this program through Yiftee Inc., which offers award-winning eGift card and promotion solutions for local businesses and communities. The city of Murrieta is planning a comprehensive outreach campaign to educate businesses about this opportunity and promote it to residents and shoppers. “This program is dedicated to supporting Murrieta businesses. We are proud to launch this innovative way to support local businesses while simultaneously putting extra purchasing power in the hands of residents and visitors,” Scott Agajanian, director of economic development for Murrieta, said. Participating in the shop local incentive program means supporting the heart of what makes our community unique. The purchase of a Murrieta eGift card creates a pool of cash that local businesses in Murrieta can rely on. Studies have shown that local independent retailers recirculate 47% of their revenue back into the community, while only 14% of national chains’ revenue stays in the community. More dramatically, local restaurants recirculate 73% of their revenue back into the community, versus 30% for national chains. For more information about this program, contact Business Development Program Manager Wurtz

at jwurtz@murrietaca.gov. Murrieta’s more than 115,000 residents live in one of the safest cities in the U.S., with top-ranked schools, 52 parks and a dynamic business environment. With a median age of 36 and an average household income of $122,207, Murrieta boasts a well-educated population and a strong labor force and is ranked the fiscally healthiest full-service city in Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange and Los Angeles counties. Yiftee, http://Yiftee.com, is the award-winning, no hassle eGift card and promotions solution for local businesses and communities. With no special technology or POS integration, no revenue-share and no special accounting, it’s easy for merchants to offer eGift cards on their website and Facebook pages. Merchants gain additional sales, foot traffic and an eGifting capability like big retailers. Consumers, corporations and merchants use the Yiftee mobile and online website to send thoughtful, unexpected gifts via email, text or print. Recipients pick up their Yiftee gifts using their smartphone at their favorite local restaurants and shops, driving profitable business to those merchants. For more information, visit http://Yiftee.com or email info@yiftee.com. Submitted by city of Murrieta.

Menifee PD announces release of violent offender into community Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

The Menifee Police Department announced the release of a violent offender into the community recently. According to a news release issued Saturday, June 11, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation notified police that it was releasing 58-year-old Derrick Brooks into the city of Menifee.

Brooks, who is also a registered sex offender, was released after serving time for burglary and assault with the intent to commit rape. Brooks, who was classified as a violent offender due to the severity of his crimes, was released to his parent’s house located at 26094 Lancaster Drive in Sun City. The notification was a mandate pursuant to California Penal Code 3058.6 and 290.6. Brooks has not committed any

additional crimes, nor is he suspected of committing any crimes, the news release said, adding that Brooks would be on parole and subject to “many conditions.” “Public safety is our top priority,” the release said. “We would like to remind the community to always call the police if you see suspicious or criminal activity.” Kim Harris can be reached by email at valleyeditor@reedermedia.com.

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Carson woman killed in Wildomar crash on I-15 City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

The Riverside County coroner’s office Saturday, June 18, identified a 70-year-old woman who died in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate

15 in Wildomar. The crash was reported at about 1 a.m. Saturday on the northbound side of the freeway south of Clinton Keith Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. The CHP said an SUV slammed

into the center divider, causing multiple rear-end crashes. Linda Hernandez of Carson was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the coroner’s office. It was unclear if anyone else was injured.

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WALSH from page A-1 “I kinda glad to see you go. I keep hearing stories about you wrestling with the bad guys and all that stuff. At your age, you’re a workers’ comp(pensation) claim waiting to happen.” But, with sincerity, he said, “But, all that aside, you know, our PD’s a success because of you. You had the perfect demeanor. The perfect outlook to start our police department.” Sobek, who was almost in tears with her voice breaking up, said, “I remember when we had your swearing in that night,” saying for her it was “something like Christmas.” “That gift you brought to our community never let us down,” she said. Sobek said she was happy Walsh’s wife let him come to Menifee. “What you created is going to be a legacy in Menifee for years to come,” she said. “We have the best of the best.” She pointed to the officers and police department employees in the chamber with her last comment. Deines said, “Congratulations on your retirement.” He spoke to those gathered and to Walsh. “I’m thankful for having as much of him as we did,” he said. “I am so thankful for you coming to our city.” Before coming to Menifee from Portland Oregon, Walsh spent 35 years as a law enforcement officer in patrol, investigations, special tactical operations and as a command officer. “We’ve had some words,” Deines said. “You got a little Irish at me sometimes, but I appreciate it,” admitting the council didn’t know much about law enforcement and how Walsh “set us straight.” Karwin said many people don’t understand how law enforcement brings balance to a community especially with “public safety and compassion.”

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“One of the things you have done in setting the tone for our entire new department that has carried through throughout the city… is that balance of keeping the peace and understanding the people you are dealing with are human beings,” Karwin said. He praised Walsh for his passion for those people who are struggling and his ability to enforce the law, it “is something I haven’t seen anywhere else.” Walsh responded, “I am humbled by your words, I came from two cities I worked from before I came here. The council members weren’t exactly – ahh, ethical. So to come here and have a city council that loves their city, pushes on each other and comes to good decisions was just amazing.” Walsh praised the council. “Thank you for the kind words,” he said. “I am definitely humbled.” He said he has had a great relationship with City Manager Armando Villa. He pointed to those from his department and said, “This is your culture… positive, hard working.” He said in his department’s interviews that thousands applied or walked through the doors. “Thousands of years of experience (in law enforcement) and more importantly awesome, decent human beings,” he said. “I will miss them to death.” He took the time to praise his wife who stood by him during his many years of law enforcement, and he pointed out that he and his fellow officers were concerned about the two El Monte police officers who were killed in the line of duty a few days before. “It hit us hard yesterday, but guess what? They showed up for work today, and they’re going to do it again,” Walsh said. He recalled how he himself had lost a couple of partners during his career, but all through it, his wife was there. With that he looked at his wife and said, “Let’s go party,” and he laughed. He received a great applause for his service from those in the chamber. In appreciation, Zimmerman presented Walsh with the proclamation wishing him well in his future. Walsh will serve in his position until Thursday, June 30, when he officially retires from the Menifee Police Department. Tony Ault can be reached by email at tault@reedermedia.com.

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Homelessness and illegal street vendor problems voiced at the Hemet City Council meeting Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

The Hemet City Council listened to more than a dozen residents expressing dissatisfaction with the city’s efforts to stem the tide of homelessness, trash pickup and cracking down on the growing number of illegal street vendors coming into the city during its Tuesday, June 14, regular meeting. The Brown Act prohibits councilmembers to answer the public’s or residents’ inquiries during the non-agendized public comment time, and as a result, they were unable to respond to the questions raised. Hemet police Chief Eddie Pust, however, who was still acting as Hemet’s city manager that evening, assured the speakers that the police department is working with the county and other agencies to stem the tide of the homeless and illegal street vendors in the city, with more enforcement coming. Pust remains the active Hemet city manager. in the absence of Hemet’s 13th city manager in the last 12 years, Chris Lopez. Lopez has not been present during the last four city council meetings following weeks of closed session city manager evaluations by the council, which have not been released to the public. In a recent news release, which was not independently verified by Valley News, it was reported that Lopez resigned, effective Thursday, June

16, without any comment from the city council in their regular meetings. Taking the podium first in the non-agendized public comment portion of the meeting was Jim Lineberger, executive director of Hemet Community Pantry, whose organization helps feed and clothe hundreds of needy older adults and others in the community. He explained to the council the Pantry no longer serves the homeless that appear at the pantry doors and do not register. He said they no longer do it because many of the homeless have broken into the pantry or caused other problems at its location. He said the council needs to stop inviting more homeless people from coming into the community because of a proposed homeless mental health facility coming in the city. “Those of you who know me, know I carry a gun. I hope I never have to use it,” he said, as he expressed how much the problem of the homeless is giving his organization. He said, “We need to look after our seniors,” more than the homeless who don’t seem to want help. Other residents took to the speaker stand with business owner A. Allen who claimed he saw Hemet now “as a broken city.” He saw the city was littered with trash and the difficulty in obtaining business licenses. Following Allen came eight

more residents with interests in the city’s licensed restaurants who pleaded with the city to do something about the illegal street vendors who are increasingly coming from outside the city and who do not have permits, pay taxes or any other fees and often leave their trash behind. One of the speakers described the illegal vendors as being directed by the “mafia” in Los Angeles. Others urged the city to increase the fines on the illegal vendors and to take their carts away if they refuse to comply with the city’s licensing fees and public health rules. The city staff said they are working on stronger street vendor ordinances now which should come before the city council soon. Another speaker told the council it was very difficult to get kittens spayed and neutered at the Ramona Animal Shelter in the city because other cat owners are coming into Hemet to get the procedure at the shelter because it was one of the cheapest in the region. Her comments were later followed by a lengthy special presentation by a representative of the Ramona Animal Shelter who explained how it continues to help all pet owners, find homes for the animals coming into them and take care of the medical needs, admittedly at a lower cost than other shelters in the county. He explained that the shelter continues to work toward the goal

of being a “No Kill: shelter, but it is having difficulty finding the needed veterinarians, employees and volunteers following the COVID-19 pandemic and with that an influx of pets now coming to the shelter. He explained that the feral cats that are spayed and neutered at the clinic are often returned to where they were found rather than being euthanized. Several complaints about this program were made, but he said studies have shown that it is the best way to handle and control the feral cat population. He said the Ramona Animal Shelter has one of the best records of pet care in the region and emphasized its continuing effort to become a “No Kill” shelter, but it needs the help of the community and city to achieve this goal with more and more adoption centers being opened in the city. In a public hearing, the Hemet Council approved a resolution to accept waste hauler CR&R’s list of delinquent bill payers, have their costs levied on the tax rolls for collection and a lien placed on the accounts if they are still not paid. CR&R said almost $340,000 is owed from delinquent bill payers. There were no objections recorded in the public hearing. The council agreed to join other cities in the Tuesday, Nov. 8, General Election with two city council seats opening in District 2 and District 5 where incumbents Russ

Brown and Linda Krupa, respectively, have indicated their desire to run for the seats again. The council also ratified implementation of a Level 2 Water Conservation Plan in response to an order from the governor’s office in Sacramento. The plan has been invited because of the continuing drought in the state and other Western states. Hemet residents were urged to continue their efforts to save water as they have been. The council, after a number of public meetings and workshops gave their approval to adopt the new 2022-2023 budget with an estimated $48.4 million general fund and $15 million Measure U budget. They did hold out some one-time expenditures that included increases of the pension fund at $500,000, Economic Development Department at $100,000, a oublic relations firm at $100,000 and security cameras at $10,000 for further consideration. They also approved $19,400 for a library assistant and $6,500 for a storm drain task force. A summary of Hemet’s new fiscal year budget can be found on the city’s website or on a YouTube livestreaming recording of the Tuesday, June 14, meeting. The new fiscal year budget will receive its final approval by June 30. Tony Ault can be reached by email at tault@reedermedia.com.

Independence celebration to bring fun and fireworks to Menifee MENIFEE – The city of Menifee invites the community to celebrate the nation’s independence at the annual Independence Celebration presented by Temecula Valley Toyota and Temecula Valley Lexus. The festivities will take place Saturday, June 25, from 4-9:30 p.m. at Wheatfield Park, 30627 Menifee Road, in Menifee. Menifee’s Independence Celebration will be filled with fun activities for all ages including a community parade, children’s zone with $10 wristband required, food and craft vendors, beer gar-

den and live music. The evening will conclude with a fireworks display starting at 9 p.m. Entertainment will include a performance by Holiday State, a trio of Orange County natives blending a fresh sound of country, pop, rock and R&B. Local musical artists including Anahi Rodriguez, Midnight Ride, D.J. Eric and Paul & Tawnie will also perform. This free event is made possible with the support of local partners including Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District, Mt. San Jacinto College, Menifee Union School

District, Lake Menifee Women’s Club and the Menifee Chamber of Commerce. “The Independence Celebration has been a community tradition for over 30 years, even before Menifee officially became a city,” Councilmember Bob Karwin said. “This is a marquee event where you can enjoy the whole day with your friends and family and finish the evening with an awesome fireworks show.” The parade will start at 4 p.m. and take place on La Piedra Road. Parking will be available at Mt.

San Jacinto College. Note that La Piedra Road will be closed for the entirety of the event for public safety. The closure will be on La Piedra Road from Antelope Road to Menifee Road, and all connecting points to La Piedra will also be closed. Due to these closures, expect increased traffic from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. RV parking is also prohibited in the area surrounding the event. If you are interested in vendor or parade information, contact the Lake Menifee Women’s Club at http://www.joinlmwc.org. Beer

garden inquiries can be made with the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce at 951-672-1991. For more information about the annual Independence Day Celebration or any future special events, contact the Community Services Department at http:// www.cityofmenifee.us/specialevents, email communityservices@ cityofmenifee.us, or call 951-7233880. Submitted by city of Menifee.

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Lake Elsinore City Council shares its love of America’s favorite pastime Diane A. Rhodes SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

The four members of the Lake Elsinore City Council present at the June 12 meeting were sporting Lake Elsinore Little League All Star team jerseys. Mayor Pro Tem Natasha Johnson was absent. Mayor Tim Sheridan explained that the city was proud to be hosting the District 28 International All Stars for the June 18 and 19 weekend at Summerly Park. Certificates of recognition were made and distributed for all players participating. Coaches, including LELL Board President Jovanny Huerta, were on hand to introduce the teams. Not all players could attend as some were playing games and others were at practice. “Lake Elsinore Little League is a proud tradition here in the city,” Huerta said. “We have grown significantly in the last three years, from 236 to 439 active players.” He thanked all those involved for the continued growth, including the support of the city. Sheridan said that the 195 LELL volunteers and parents also should be thanked for all they do. In a reversal of sorts, Council was presented with an award by Brian Shomo, director of the Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency, for their continued support and leadership. It was also to celebrate the achievement of helping to downlist the Stephen’s Kangaroo Rat status from endangered in 1988 to threatened in February. Council Member Steve Manos, who sits on the RCHCA board, said this is proof that habitat conservation plans work. For more information, visit www.rchca.us. City Council Consent Calendar Items No. 3-7 and 13-19 were all approved 4-0. Two of the items, No. 8 and No. 13, were pulled for public comments. No. 8 was the adoption of a revised Council Policy No. 200-1 regarding City Council Meeting Rules. The public speakers were concerned with new rules that might limit their comments at future meetings as well as the appointment of ad hoc JUNETEENTH from page A-1 that the city was excited to hold the event in person following the inaugural celebration which was held virtually in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States that celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans,” Rahn said in a news release issued before the event. “The historical legacy

The 12U Division from Lake Elsinore Little League receive certificates of recognition from the city. Valley News/Alex Teahen photos

The Lake Elsinore City Council recognizes the Little League All-Stars 10U Division baseball players at its June 12 meeting.

committee members. After addressing public concerns and comments from council members about specific wording within the document, the council voted unanimously to continue this item and revisit it after some clarifications can be made. No. 13 was to authorize the city manager to execute a professional services agreement with Creative Industries Media Group for video production services in an amount not to exceed $40,000 per year for three years with two twelve-month extension options. City Manager Jason Simpson commented that the city has used John Hess and his company’s services since 2014 and the company has successfully documented the city’s history, economic development and various events throughout the years. Since the city doesn’t have a dedicated full-time staff person to do videography, he said it makes sense to utilize the equipment, editing skills and experience that enhance Hess’ videos. Council Member Bob Magee pointed out that the service has also been invaluable in communicating with the public and keeping residents informed, especially during the pandemic. The council voted 4-0 to retain the services. Successor Agency Consent Cal-

endar Items 20-24 were all passed unanimously. Five Public Hearings were held. Two that adopted resolutions for the placement of delinquent nuisance and weed abatement charges on the tax roll were approved without any staff report or public comments being heard. Public Hearing No. 27 to adopt a resolution to confirm a diagram and assessment and provide for an annual assessment levy for the citywide landscape and lighting maintenance districts for fiscal year 2022-2023 was passed 4-0. Planning Manager Damaris Abraham provided a report of behalf of planning staff for Public Hearing Item No. 28, a planning application requesting development of a neighborhood business park with 12 buildings, known as the North Elsinore Business Park. The project site consists of an approximately 7.51-acre undeveloped area and is located southerly of the I-15 freeway, between Collier Avenue and El Toro Road. On May 3, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the project with a 5-0 vote. Council members were encouraged that the development would provide opportunities for “mom and pop” businesses instead of a mega warehouse or another car wash. It

conveys the value and importance of never giving up hope in uncertain times.” Denyse Wilson, chair of Temecula’s Race Equity Diversity and Inclusion Commission, said she was grateful to participate in a community that recognizes and celebrates the achievements and long history of Black Americans.” “This is a perfect time to reflect and rejoice in the company of families, friends and community

members,” she said. For more information on Temecula’s Community Services Department and this, along with other events, visit http://www. TemeculaCA.gov or follow @ TemeculaParksAndRec on Facebook and Instagram. Kim Harris can be reached by email at valleyeditor@reedermedia.com.

The LELL 13-year-old division receive recognition at the June 12 city council meeting.

would also offer job prospects for residents. The city council supported it unanimously. Public Hearing Item No. 29 was requesting the City Council adopt a resolution to approve a threeyear extension of time for tentative parcel map No. 37364 for the area at the northeast corner of Collier Street and the I-15 Interchange. In a presentation by Associate Planner Kevin Beery on behalf of planning staff, he said that in April 2020, the City Council approved the tentative parcel map which permitted the creation of one condominium lot and the conversion of five existing retail buildings into separate condominium units. The applicant has stated a time extension is necessary to finalize the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for the newly formed Property Owners’ Association. Although it is believed CC&Rs can be finalized within a year, the City Council approved the proposed three-year extension until April

2025 with a 4-0 vote. During City Council comments, Magee reminded everyone that fireworks are illegal in Riverside County and should they know of or see anyone using them, they should report it to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department by calling 800-950-2444. Live at the Lakefront, a free summer concert series at Launch Pointe will feature various tribute bands Thursdays throughout July at 6:30 p.m. The next Bring Your Own Dinner meeting with Mayor Sheridan will be June 29 at 6 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center. A Town Hall meeting with Canyon Hills residents is being planned for June 30 by Sheridan and Magee. The next regular meeting of the Lake Elsinore City Council and Successor Agency is scheduled for Tuesday, June 28 at 7 p.m. For more information, www.lakeelsinore.org.

Dancers performing traditional African Dance on the steps at Temecula City Hall are accompanied by traditional African drums at the Juneteenth Celebration in Temecula Saturday, June 18.

Temecula Mayor Pro Tem Zak Schwank and REDI Commissioner Erik Faulkner present Senior Recreation Leader and Coordinator of the city’s Juneteenth event Brittany Seay the City of Temecula Proclamation recognizing Juneteenth as an official holiday. Valley News/Shawna Sarnowski photos

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The market is still strong here in Fallbrook and we are working every day to make sure our clients get the best service in the business! Whether buying or selling, we can make a difference in your transaction and your experience. When you have the right representation, there will be many questions asked and answered and results achieved! Our resources and track record can net you more money and better terms and we are here to lead you through the process! We have what you need and would love to add you to our list of satisfied clients! Let’s Talk! – Sharon

With the current inflation upon us, it is important to set realistic goals for your selling and buying criteria. While the market remains very good, we promise to share the current data with you and we can strategically set a realistic selling price together. Our strategic marketing method has proven results with an average sales price of over 8% above list price. Let’s discuss these strategies as they pertain to your property! AT YOUR SERVICE! – Ken

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LOCAL TIP from page A-1 community and TIP work was very different from any other volunteer work I’ve ever done,” Stewart said. “It was life changing for me.” The Menifee resident said there are currently about 32 volunteers, and she hoped that number can be doubled to handle an average of 55 calls per month and the continued growth. “Recruitment of volunteers needs to be the number one priority since our society now more than ever needs that emotional support,” Stewart said. An intense training academy equips volunteers with the information and knowledge they need to be of the most help in these highly emotional situations. Volunteers are also required to attend a monthly continuing education meeting. Trauma Intervention Program’s training curriculum includes a day on how to work effectively with first responders on a scene. They have someone from law enforcement, fire department, hospitals and the coroner’s office present on the do’s and don’ts. “Everyone is trained the same on emotional support and everyone is cross trained on everything we can think of,” Stewart said. “Additional training is offered with focus on suicide and domestic violence.” Lisa McConnell has worked for the Riverside Sheriff’s Office for the past 31 years. She joined the Trauma Intervention Program board of directors in 2017, the same year she became captain. Working in the dispatch center, she can see how valuable this service is when deputies on scene, at their discretion, request a Trauma Intervention Program volunteer. “Our trained volunteers respond out to assist individuals who are involved in a traumatic incident. They provide support to victims and their families in the first few hours following a tragedy,” McConnell said. “During this time, (victims) are not thinking clearly, and they are often unsure of what services they need and have a lot of questions. The volunteers are specially trained to not only provide information regarding avail-

The Riverside Sheriff’s Department participates in a Trauma Intervention Program Academy training session in Menifee. Valley News/Courtesy photo

able resources, but they receive secondary trauma training to help with emotional needs.” Stewart estimates the sheriff’s department is responsible for about 70% of all calls since a large portion of the Trauma Intervention Program service area is in the sheriff’s department jurisdiction. Murrieta resident Dawn Powell said she first heard about the Trauma Intervention Program many years ago from a friend and knew it was the type of organization she wanted to be involved with. At the time, however, she was raising four children as a single mother and couldn’t devote herself to it wholeheartedly. “Several years later, after I had gone through cancer, I felt it was time for me to give back to the community that had supported me,” Powell said. “My children were older, so I sought out TIP, and the timing was finally right.” She said she feels that the Trauma Intervention Program is important because so often in traumatic circumstances survivors of the trauma are in a chaotic and confusing situation surrounded by first responders that are busy doing their jobs. “When TIP is on scene, we are able to support the survivors emotionally and support our first responder partners by freeing them up to do what they need to do,” Powell said. “Being there is

the most important thing we can do. We have practical resources to give to our survivors that give them information they will need in the coming days and weeks. While the first responders attend to the physical needs of injured people, we provide emotional first aid in the first few hours following a trauma.” Powell has discovered many fulfilling aspects of being a Trauma Intervention Program volunteer. She said it is very humbling to know when she leaves a scene that she was able to give emotional and practical support to someone in need. “It is rewarding when you show up and see visible relief on the faces of the first responders because you are there. They are glad when we arrive so they can feel confident the survivors will be supported while they are doing the jobs they were called there to do,” Powell said. “We feel a sense of pride when after the call we get feedback from first responders and clients alike hearing how much they appreciate us being there.” The organization was recently chosen as one of 12 nonprofits who each received $10,000 from the Soboba Foundation and Soboba Casino Resort’s 10th annual Charity Golf Tournament in March. “That grant went into our general fund, but a large portion of it will go to training and supplies to

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support survivors of suicide and domestic violence,” Stewart said. Stewart is hoping to enlist donors and sponsors for the nonprofit’s annual Heroes with Heart dinner and awards gala, Sept. 24. The event recognizes Trauma Intervention Program’s first responder partners who have gone above and beyond in their compassion for those in the community. It is also a fundraiser that was put on hold for two years due to the pandemic. Trauma Intervention Program of Riverside County responds 24/7, 365 days per year with help, compassion and professional training to bridge the emotional gap between the moments of a tragic event back to moments where a survivor can be more able to manage the needs of life in a post event existence. “Whether for survivors of assault, suicide, domestic violence, drownings, burglary, fire, traffic fatalities or loneliness, TIP is here to help the distraught,” Stewart said. “Volunteers are trained to step in to work with staff and responders.

There are also TIP Teens who range from 16-21 that are trained to be of additional support.” The next Trauma Intervention Program Academy is scheduled for October but Stewart said one might be added in August. Powell said that while she found the time commitment of attending the Trauma Intervention Program training to be difficult, she felt it was time well spent as it influenced who she is now in the world in a profound and positive way. “The training through the TIP Academy is like something I had never experienced before,” she said. “By the time volunteers complete the academy we are ready to confidently go into any type of trauma we are called to, knowing we have the skills to support the victims. The training I received in the academy made me a better mom, employee, friend and citizen.” For more information, visit http://www.TIPRivCo.org, staff@ tiprivco.org or 951-609-5068.

Trauma Intervention Program of Riverside County representatives regularly attend community events to share their important work and recruit volunteers. Valley News/Carlos Puma/Puma Images

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GRAND OPENING A 3- DAY E X T R AVAGAN Z A ! Tuesday, June 28th • 2:00–6:00 pm

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Wednesday, June 29th • 3:45–7:00 pm

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Thursday, June 30th • 11:00 am–1:30 pm

Grand Opening Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber & City ribbon cutting ceremony with lunch, live entertainment, and vendor booths

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GRAND OPENING A 3 - DAY E X T R AVAGAN Z A ! Tuesday, June 28th • 2:00–6:00 pm

Casino Night Blackjack and poker tables with cocktails and mocktails

Wednesday, June 29th • 3:45–7:00 pm

Linden 2nd Annual Luau Island music, luau dancers, and dinner

Thursday, June 30th • 11:00 am–1:30 pm

Grand Opening Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber & City ribbon cutting ceremony with lunch, live entertainment, and vendor booths

Please call 951.330.4603 to RSVP.

Independent Living • Assisted Living • Memory Care 27100 Clinton Keith Road Murrieta, CA 92562 951.330.4603 TheLindenAtMurrieta.com

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Volume 22, Issue 25

Murrieta Car show wows dads on Father’s Day

Hugo Vecchi wipes the dust off his ‘57 Chevy during the Murrieta Father’s Day Car Show at Cal Oaks Park, June 18. Valley News/Shane Gibson photos

Rob Hager and his son Rob Hager Jr. prepare dad’s Chevelle to show at the Murrieta Father’s Day Car Show.

The band Midnight Ride performs for guests attending the Murrieta Father’s Day Car Show.

People enjoy the classic cars on display during the Murrieta Father’s Day Car Show.

People enjoy the classic Chevrolet on display during the Murrieta Father’s Day Car Show.

People walk the field at Cal Oaks Park in Murrieta where dozens of classic cars are displayed at the Murrieta Father’s Day Car Show.

Jesse Border with his sons Colton, 7, and Jackson, 10, view the classic cars on display at the Murrieta Father’s Day Car Show.

People view classic cars displayed at the Murrieta Father’s Day Car Show.

From left, Izzy, 17, Dylan Macomber, 14, and Axel Macomber, 8, sit in a classic car displayed at the Murrieta Father’s Day Car Show.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS COMMUNITY EVENTS June 24-30 – Animal Friends of the Valleys offers a $10 microchip special through Thursday, June 30, at both the shelter at 33751 Mission Trail, in Wildomar and the clinic at 29001 Bastron Ave., in Lake Elsinore. June 24 to July 4 – Flag Your Bag contest sponsored by Which Wich Superior Sandwiches partnering with MilVet and Adopt-ATroop programs to help service members overseas. Create designs on paper bags at the restaurant; fill the bags with candy, nuts, beef jerky and gum and include a personal message for the troops. Which Wich is at 24635 Madison Ave. in Murrieta. For more information, visit http://whichwichflagyourbag.com or http://Milvet.org. June 24 – 5-9 p.m. City2City hosts “The Extreme Tour!” a free family-friendly music event at the w w w . m y v a l l e y n e w s . c o m

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Ramona Bowl Courtyard, 27499 Ramona Bowl Road., in Hemet. There will be games, food, raﬄes, prizes and live performances from multiple artists. Family resources will also be available. More information on Instagram @CITY2CITY_HEMET. June 25 – 4 to 9 p.m. Menifee’s annual Independence Celebration is presented by Temecula Valley Toyota and Temecula Valley Lexus at Wheatfield Park, 30627 Menifee Road, and is filled with fun activities for all ages including a community parade, children’s zone with $10 wristband required, food and craft vendors, beer garden and live music. The evening will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display starting at 9 p.m. June 26 – 11a.m. to 3 p.m. Drag Bunch Sunday will be featured at the Old Town Community Theater, 42051 Main St., in Temecula. Tickets are at the box office in The Merc. June 30 – 4-8 p.m. Vail Ranch Headquarters, 32127 Temecula Parkway, in Temecula presents Caribbean Nights, a free family event with Caribbean vibes and more than 40 vendors and performance by Tangala Roots, a live Caribbean band. July 4 – 9 a.m to 1:30 p.m. Enjoy the San Jacinto Independence Day Parade and Street Festival. Parade starts on Main Street and ends downtown at the Street Festival. Midnight Ride will perform live tunes. Festivities for the day include parade, live music, street festival, food vendors and family fun. ONGOING – The city of Menifee offers in-city or out-of-city special event vendor applications online or at Menifee City Hall to apply for signature and other special events. Contact Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, 951-6726777, or online at businesslicensing@cityofmenifee.us. ONGOING – Riverside Transportation Commission is offering Park and Ride Lots to connect with carpools, vanpools and transit systems in Beaumont at 600 E. Sixth Street, in San Jacinto at 501 S. San Jacinto Avenue and in Temecula at Grace Presbyterian Church, 31143 Nicolas Road, open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. but not on weekends. ONGOING – Sun City Civic Association Monthly Square Dance sessions are held Sundays from 1:30-5 p.m. at 26850 Sun City Boulevard, Sun City. ONGOING – If you know a homebound older adult, resources in Menifee are available, including grab-and-go, cooked and frozen food for pickup. Courtesy Pantry items and meals delivered with no contact. Three days of emergency food can be delivered immediately or restaurant meal delivery for those who don’t qualify for food assistance programs. Call 800510-2020 for help. ONGOING – The Riverside County COVID-19 Business Assistance Grant Program is accepting online applications for business grants up to $10,000 at http://www.rivercobizhelp.org that can be used for employee retention, working capital, personal protective equipment purchases,

rent or mortgage payments and paying vendor notices. Eligible businesses, including nonprofits, must be in Riverside County, with a minimum of one but less than 50 employees and operating for at least one year since March 1. For more information, call Riverside County Business and Community Services at 951-955-0493. ONGOING – 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Temecula Winchester Swap Meet continues, 33280 Newport Road in Winchester, Saturdays and Sundays only. The small local swap meet is only 50 cents for entry, and anyone under age 10 is free admission. No dogs allowed. ONGOING – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Every Sunday, Murrieta Village Walk Farmers Market is at Village Walk Place in Murrieta. The Sunday morning farmers market at Village Walk Plaza is a place to buy fruits and veggies, gourmet food and crafts. Come to the center in the northwest corner of Kalmia/ Cal Oaks at the Interstate 215 exit in Murrieta. ONGOING – Temecula’s Farmers Markets are offered in Old Town Temecula Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon, 4100 Main Street in Temecula; at Promenade Temecula, 40640 Winchester Road, outside JCPenney every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at Vail Headquarters, 32115 Temecula Parkway, every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. In compliance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Riverside County Public Health orders, the farmers markets will be restricted to agriculture products only. Follow the Old Town Temecula Farmers Market on Facebook to stay updated. No pets are allowed. WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS, NOTICES June 24 – Participate in Murrieta Money Match Program, supporting local businesses and Murrieta restaurants. When someone purchases a $50, $100 or $250 gift card, they will receive an extra $50, $100 or $250 gift card for free. To purchase a gift card and receive a free bonus card and to view the current list of participating businesses, visit the city’s website. June 24 – 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Upick lavender shopping is in full bloom at Fork & Plow Lavender Farm, 43601 Sorensen Road, in Aguanga. Also, enjoy photography and picnics. Information and ticket on Facebook and https://www. forkandplowlavender.com/. June 24 – The city of Menifee Inaugural Citizens Academy is almost filled. The academy, a free eight-week course designed to promote open dialogue with the community and to provide an overview of the city government and operations. Each session will be held Tuesdays from 4-6:30 p.m., beginning Tuesday, Aug. 16, and ending Tuesday, Oct. 11. Participants must attend at least six of the eight sessions to graduate. To register, visit http:// www.menifeebusiness.com/citizensacademy. Applications close Tuesday, Aug. 2.

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June 24 – Registration is open for associate artists from the Dorland Arts Colony to participate in the July 16 Gallery Art Show and Exhibit. Must be a member of Dorland. To join the program, contact Kathy Stradley at members@dorlandartscolony.org or at http://www.dorlandartscolony. org. The reception will be July 16 from 2-4 p.m. June 24-26 – 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Rancho California Arabian Horse Association will have a juniors face-off. Contact Margaret Rich, RCAHA of Temecula, at 626-3908918 for more information. June 24 – 6 p.m. Hilltop Salsa Under the Stars will be held outdoors at Heritage Hill, 28701 Los Alamos, in Murrieta. Come wearing white and learn to salsa; no partner required. Enjoy dance lessons, food, drinks and cigars. Registration at http://hilltopsalsaunderthestars.planningpod.com. Tickets are $35 at the door or $25 online. June 24-25 – 5 p.m. Summer Concert Series begins at CJ’s Sports Grill & Turf Club, 20930 Malaga Road, in Lake Elsinore with a poolside event. Tickets are $10 each, and VIP tables are available. June 25 – 6:30-9:30 p.m. Hemet High School’s class of 2012 reunion will be held at Oscar’s Brewing Company, 29375 Rancho California Road, in Temecula. Connect with your classmates. June 25 – 6-9 p.m. The free Classic Car Show will take place on Main Street in Lake Elsinore. Entry fee for car owners is $25. Enjoy entertainment, shopping and dining to benefit the Downtown Merchants Association. For more information, visit http://www. lake-elsinore.org/city-hall/citydepartments/community-services/ recreation-special-events/classiccar-cruise. June 26 – 9-10:30 a.m. Visit Church on the Beach at Refuge City Church, at Lake Elsinore’s Elm Grove Beach, 500 Lakeshore Drive, in Lake Elsinore. Enjoy donuts and coffee; bring a chair. Some portable shelters for shade are available. For more information, visit http://refugecity.church. June 27 – 6 p.m. See “Riverside County’s Early Desert Denizens” live at the Little Temecula History Center at the red barn corner of Redhawk Parkway and Wolf Store Road in Temecula. Steve Lech presents the miner, philosophers, eccentrics and humorists who spent time in the desert. Presentation will be livestreamed at no cost on the society’s Facebook page. For more information, email info@temeculahistory.org. June 28 – 12:30-2:30 p.m. Come out for the free monthly food giveaway at the Wildomar Senior Leisure Community, 32325 S. Pasadena,St., inWildomar. Available through the Seniors 60+ Commodity Supplemental Food Program. ONGOING – Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Meeting meets the third Monday of each month at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, 41845 6th Street, in Temecula from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, email gaugustin206@

gmail.com or join the meeting. ONGOING – Sons of Norway/ Scandinavia meets at noon the first Saturday of every month, September to June, at the Heritage Mobile Park Clubhouse, 31130 S. General Kearny Road., in Temecula. A potluck lunch is followed by a cultural program and short business meeting. Please come and enjoy company with fellow Scandinavians. Call 951-3091597 or 951-849-1690 for more information. ONGOING – Noon to 1 p.m. Attend Murrieta Wildomar Chamber of Commerce’s weekly business briefing via Zoom or watch live on Facebook every Wednesday. Registration required at https://bit.ly/MWCBizBriefing. The chamber business briefing is an opportunity to hear from city, county and business leaders about current and relevant business information. ONGOING – Menifee Community Services offers online driver’s education courses for a $21.95 fee. The course includes animated driving scenarios, instructional videos, sample test, licensed instructor available to answer questions, DMV approved certificate of completion with all lectures and exams completed from home. Designed for students and does not include behind-the-wheel instruction or a California driver’s permit. Contact 951-723-3880 or visit the city of Menifee to register at www. city of menifee.us. ONGOING – 10 to 11:30 a.m. Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center and The Elizabeth Hospice host a virtual support meeting for caregivers every second and fourth week of the month via Zoom. Get helpful tips and learn from others who are also dealing with similar challenges. For more information and to register, contact The Elizabeth Hospice Grief Support Services at 833-349-2054. ONGOING – Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, a free 12step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, undereating or bulimia, has meetings throughout the U.S. and the world. Contact 781932-6300, or for local meetings, call 925-321-0170 or visit http:// www.foodaddicts.org. ONGOING – The Murrieta Garden Club meets each month at the Murrieta Community Center, 41810 Juniper St. Anyone who likes to garden or is interested in plants is welcome. Membership is $10 per year. Find more information about the monthly event or project on Facebook. ONGOING – Temecula Valley Rose Society meets each month. For more information and new meeting dates and places, visit http://www.temeculavalleyrosesociety.org. ONGOING – Menifee Toastmasters meets every Thursday at noon for one hour at a designated place to have fun, enhance speaking capabilities, gain self-confidence and improve social skills. For new dates, call 760-807-1323 or visit http://www.MenifeeToastmasters.org for more information.

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Movie Review: ‘Jurassic World Dominion’ Bob Garver SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Even among the crowded 2010’s box office, “Jurassic World” managed to be one of the most successful franchises of the decade, after “Star Wars” and the MCU, despite my worries that “Jurassic Park” fandom ended after the disastrous third film in 2001. The first two films of the new trilogy made a combined $1 billion at the domestic box office, proving that there is indeed still a place in moviegoers’ hearts for man-eating dinosaurs. Now comes the conclusion, “Jurassic World Dominion,” which is opening in the 2020s where almost everything underperforms. But this movie is entertaining enough that I don’t see why it can’t be an exception. The movie picks up four years after teenage clone Maisie Lockwood, played by Isabella Sermon, let a cache of dinosaurs out of her grandfather’s compound and into the world. She now lives in an isolated cabin with former dinokeeper Owen, played by Chris Pratt, and redemption-seeking former exploiter Claire, played by Bryce Dallas Howard. She needs to be kept hidden away from bad people who want her clone DNA, but she wants to go on adventures and live life. She needs rescuing roughly one minute after striking out on her own, as she gets kidnapped trying to rescue a raptor, also captured for its DNA. The world is under attack in this movie, not so much from the original freed dinosaurs, but from

dino/locust hybrids that are eating all the planet’s crops. That is, all the crops that aren’t protected by the BioSyn corporation, led by long-cast-aside original “Jurassic Park” baddie Lewis Dodgson, now played by Campbell Scott. It doesn’t take Dr. Ellie Sattler, played by Laura Dern, long to figure out that the company is up to something shady, and she enlists the help of old friend Alan Grant, played by Sam Neill, to infiltrate its research facility/dinosaur sanctuary and gather evidence of wrongdoing. The mission should go smoothly, since they have a man on the inside: Dr. Ian Malcolm, played by Jeff Goldblum, works for BioSyn, not-so-subtly trying to destroy the company from the inside out. Breaking away from the tour led by Ramsay, played by Mamoudou Athie, is easy enough, but the rest soon goes haywire in true “Jurassic” fashion. Owen and Claire, for their part, track Maisie to Malta, where they infiltrate a shadowy dinosaur black market, complete with exotic steaks and people gambling on dino-fights. They’re too late to retrieve the child, but they enlist the help of helicopter pilot Kayla, played by DeWanda Wise, who can give them a ride to, where else, BioSyn, where Maisie is being held by Dodgson and Dr. Henry Wu, played by B.D. Wong, the latter of whom is having an uncharacteristic attack of conscience. First they have to get out of Malta, which involves one of the true urban-set action sequences of these movies, as they must

navigate a treacherous urban grid Jason Bourne-style, evading dinosaurs that are being electronically manipulated into attacking them. The whole thing ends up at BioSyn, where the characters meet up – they all know each other because they’ve read each other’s books and articles, that’s all the introduction they need – and have to navigate a dinosaur-filled compound together. These movies have a way of always coming down to the characters having to survive in a dinosaur-filled compound, and at this point the movie is really not unique from any of the others. But at least we get the relatively-creative chase scene in Malta, and I’m more inclined to root for the established Dern, Neill and Goldblum characters than the Pratt, Howard and Sermon ones that never caught on. I’m not seeing a lot of love for “Jurassic World Dominion” from other critics, and I can understand why, with some clunky dialogue and overly familiar action after Malta. But this movie was able to hold my interest just enough that I’m willing to give it a recommendation. Given the disappointing nature of the rest of this trilogy, “Jurassic World Dominion” is about as good a conclusion as we could have hoped to get. Grade: B“Jurassic World Dominion” is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of action, some violence and language. Its running time is 146 minutes. Contact Bob Garver at rrg251@ nyu.edu.

Vail HQ announces June events Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

Starlight Bazaar, a nighttime festival featuring local music, art, culture and Valley News/Courtesy photo food will return to Vail HQ Friday, July 29.

Vail Headquarters in Temecula announced its calendar of events for the month of July, and visitors are offered a variety of events from car shows to live music designed to be fun for the entire family as the summer continues to heat up at one of Temecula’s hottest historical spots. July events kick off with live music onstage in continuation of the annual Summer Concert Series. Coleslaw will perform Friday, July 1, in the series which features live music every Friday evening on the main stage at Vail HQ from 6-9 p.m. Other acts scheduled for July include Shoot 4 Tuesday, July 8; Paul and Tawnie, July 15, and Gino and the Lone Gunmen, July 22. The Vail HQ Summer Concert Series runs until August and features a music showcase with nearly two dozen local bands throughout the summer. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to set up and enjoy the show with food and drink from the restaurants at Vail Headquarters. Visit http://www.vailhq.com for a listing of performers. Sunday Fundays are scheduled for July 3, July 10, featuring a per-

formance by the School of Rock from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 17, July 24, and July 31 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Complete with vendors, food, train rides, demonstrations and a DJ to get the party started, Sunday Funday is a guaranteed good time for young and old alike. Head back out to Vail Headquarters Saturday, July 2, for the Herrkooled VW Club swap meet featuring a car parts and accessories swap from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and see more than 30 Volkswagen cars on display by their owners. Volkswagen aficionados should also plan on attending the Heerkooled VW Club meet-up from 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 15, and Thursday, July 28. The popular Thistle and Sage Vegan Market returns Saturday, July 9, from 3-8 p.m. This event features a monthly vegan market with vendor booths, vegan food vendors, vegan trick or treats and more. Also on the schedule this July is the Vail Headquarters sixth anniversary party from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 16. This event will feature country and bluegrass music on the mainstage, blacksmith demonstrations, historical tours, petting zoo and rides for

children, crafts and other historical entertainment. Don’t miss the summer party presented by Crosspoint Church Saturday, July 23, from 6-8:30 p.m. Featuring an evening of summer fun at Vail Headquarters, there will be live music, cotton candy, bounce house, face painting, games and fun for everyone at this free event hosted by Crosspoint Church. Returning Wednesday, July 29, is Vail Headquarter’s local maker’s market Starlight Bazaar. Held from 6-9 p.m. Starlight Bazaar will feature local music, art, food and culture and is free to attend. The final nighttime event for the month is Caribbean Nights presented by Caribbean Corner Saturday, July 30, from 4-8 p.m. This free event will feature music by Tangala Roots and more than 40 vendors for a unique, yet fun family experience. Vail Headquarters is at 32115 Temecula Parkway. For more information on these and other great events, visit http://www. vailhq.com. Kim Harris can be reached by email at valleyeditor@reedermedia.com.

Temecula Valley Museum opens ‘Cloth as Community: Hmong Textiles in America’ TEMECULA – The Temecula Valley Museum presents “Cloth as Community: Hmong Textiles in America,” an exhibit organized and toured by ExhibitsUSA, a national part of Mid-America Arts Alliance. The exhibition was first curated in 1999 by Carl Magnuson, a cultural anthropologist, working with a Hmong refugee community. This beautiful, unique exhibit visually honors the transition from refugee to life in America and will be on display through Aug. 7. Hmong flower cloth, called orpaj ntaub, is one of the world’s great textile traditions and an excellent example of cloth as community. Despite its deep roots in Hmong culture, this complex art was not widely known outside Asia until after the Vietnam War, when Hmong refugees arrived in the United States. The works illustrate the profound relevance of textiles as infrastructure in the Hmong culture, an art form that shifted as it adapted to fit new realities. The exhibit opened Fri-

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day, June 17. It features 28 textiles – flower cloths and embroidered story clothes – by those in the Hmong community. The story of Hmong textile production reflects the shift in the creation of textiles with traditional abstract patterns created for family and ceremonial use to its evolution as a source of commerce and telling of a new life abroad. As the memory of the Vietnam War receded and American buyers required more upbeat subjects, many of the story cloth subjects morphed into representations of a new life in America or nostalgia for the pastoral life left behind – animals in a jungle, scenes of village life or illustrated Hmong folk tales with English text. The works in this exhibition demonstrate a period when old textiles influenced new designs, often produced at a larger scale or with more space devoted to the triangular borders and embroidered story cloths changed to fit a new market that was different from tourists or relief workers in the camps.

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From a top-secret wine cellar in Temecula Wine Country, it’s…

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Fazeli Cellars The Mystery Wino SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

After a mild spring in Temecula wine country, summer has arrived with a vengeance. I hope you are stocking up on your whites and rosés. Remember, friends don’t let friends drink beer. Of course, grapes like the heat. More heat means riper fruit, concentrated flavors and big, bold wines. Long hot days and cool nights helped put northern California on the wine world’s radar back in the mid-1970s. But to paraphrase F. Scott Fitzgerald, too much of anything is bad, except when it comes to Champagne. Too much heat causes vines to shut down, inhibiting proper fruit development. The results are often unbalanced, overripe, flabby wines, with high alcohol, low acids and raisiny or stewed-fruit flavors. Yuck. Unfortunately, there are no magic bullets that vine growers can use when temperatures crack 100 for days at a time. A long-term solution might be to plant varietals that perform better in intense heat. It will mean less cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay, more tempranillo and syrah, among others. The Background After successful careers in food, art, and marketing, entrepreneur B.J. Fazeli decided to try his hand at the wine business after a single visit to Temecula. Iranian by background, Fazeli has lived with his family in Orange County for decades, though he now resides in wine country. He released his first vintage in 2006 with the help of Temecula Valley Wine Management. Soon enough, he went all in. He purchased several parcels in wine country, submitting plans to build an enormous winery on one of them. He also began making wine full time. In 2012, he opened a tasting room in Old Town Temecula. In 2015, Fazeli moved into his 22,000-square-foot “modern Moorish-style” winery on De Portola Road. With several tasting rooms, a bistro-style restaurant, wedding facilities and expansive patios overlooking the Valle de los Caballos, Fazeli Cellars is one of the more gorgeous newer wineries. These days, it produces 12,000 cases annually from more than 20 varietals, all farmed from Temecula vineyards. I recall first tasting Fazeli’s wines at his Old Town location in 2013. Back then, he was working with Tim Kramer at Temecula Valley Wine Management – 2015 was Kramer’s last vintage. I recall being impressed not only with his wines, but with his professionalism, style and charm. The Visit On a Monday afternoon, I drove past the mansions and horse ranches along De Portola Wine Trail to Fazeli Cellars. The winery’s location above the valley floor gives it a commanding view. I took a left on the dirt road next to Somerset Winery and drove through Fazeli’s vineyard to the dirt parking lot. If you are intimidated by lots of stairs and ramps, you can park in the upper lot, which is for those with mobility issues. All public spaces are on the second level, above a large ballroom area reserved for private events. A minaret-like cupola is the centerpiece of an elaborate series of interconnecting terraces, verandas, gardens, walkways and

Fazeli Cellars Winery is located at 37320 De Portola Road in Temecula’s wine country. Valley News/Shane Gibson photos

Wine shelf at Fazeli Cellars Winery includes award winning wines.

People enjoy the tasting room at Fazeli Cellars Winery.

buildings. Two grand staircases will bring you there, or you can take the meandering walkway to the left of the stairs. The detour is well worth your time. Baba Joon’s Kitchen is the name of the bistro inside the tasting room. It specializes in Persianinfluenced dishes, such as braised lamb, hummus, dolmas, gyros and flatbreads. It also serves gourmet

FAZELI CELLARS 37320 De Portola Road, Temecula, CA 92592 Tel 951-303-3366 http://www.fazelicellars.com Owner: B.J. Fazeli Winemaker: B.J. Fazeli and Alan Kim Founded: 2006 (winery built in 2015) Acres planted: 4 acres on site, 40 offsite Current wines offered: barbera, cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, grenache, merlot, montepulciano, petit sirah, riesling, sauvignon blanc, shiraz (syrah), viognier, many red and white blends, rosés, sweet, dessert, library wines. Cases per year: 12,000 + Price range: $$$ (of $$$) HOURS • Winery open daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Closed on major holidays. • Wheelchair accessible. TASTINGS & TOURS • $25 for six one-ounce pours or a flight of three two-ounce pours. • Counter tasting or seating on patios. • For large groups and limos, contact winery FOOD • Kitchen open daily for bistro service, including Persian cuisine, hummus, flatbreads, sandwiches, salads. • Not outside food permitted. ENTERTAINMENT & AMENTITIES Tours and private tastings by appointment. Numerous private events and weddings. Live music on weekends. Gift shop. Dog friendly. See website for details.

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[Left] Popular Fazeli white and rose wines from left, Sweet Riesling, Ruby Rose and Boland Rooz.

sandwiches and salads. There is no indoor dining or restaurant per se; all food must be eaten at one of the metal tables outside the tasting room. Since it was just after noon on a Monday, I wasn’t surprised to find that I was alone in the tasting room. The space is tranquil and attractive, with a gift shop area in one corner and three separate counters for tasting. The background music was a Persian-inspired classical mix. On weekends, Fazeli is as busy as any place in the area, for good reason. Besides the wine, food and striking architecture, there are breathtaking views of the valley from every window. The stunning polished wood and turquoise tasting counters were made from reclaimed oak trees damaged during the disastrous 2002 fire in nearby Fallbrook. They must be the prettiest bar tops in Temecula. The Wines I realized immediately that my server’s wine service skills were strong. Karen told me that she had worked in several wineries since falling in love with wine 30 years before. She had cut her teeth, however, as a server at Temecula Valley Wine Bar in the early 2000s. Local enophiles still have fond memories of Dan Atwood’s temple to wine, which closed its doors in 2009. Fourteen years later, no wine bar has been able to match it. The tasting menu offers a choice of six one-ounce pours of a dozen wines of white, red, and sweet for $25. Some bottles have Persian names, which can be confusing. Since 2015, several winemakers have passed through Fazeli. In 2020, Alan Kim, who has more than a decade’s experience in Napa and the Central Coast wineries, took over lead winemaking duties. Karen suggested that I begin with the 2019 Chardonnay. It was smooth and buttery, with citrus notes, pleasant acidity and aromas of vanilla and spice thanks to the liberal use of new oak. At 13% alcohol by volume, it was one of the few wines I tried that was under 15% alcohol. The first red I had was the 2016 Havoc, an unusual blend of counoise, grenache and barbera. It was big and boozy at 15.4% alcohol by volume, with medium tannins, decent acids and lots of baked fruit. The 2017 Merlot had been aged for 36 months in oak. It also exceeded 15% alcohol by volume, with dried fruit flavors and pleasant plum, cedar and graphite notes. I preferred the 2017 Shiraz, which had blackberry, black plums and jam on the nose. It was smooth on the palate, with structured tannins, loads of dark fruit and interesting pepper and vanilla notes. I also tried the 2018 Saadi, a petit sirah blend with dense plum and blueberry flavors, spiky tannins and oak notes on the finish. I enjoyed it, though it will improve with age. My favorite wine of the day was the 2015 Ferdowsi. This was an eclectic blend of 75% cabernet franc, along with montepulciano, syrah, and mourvèdre. The nose was ripe red fruit infused with vanilla and coconut. On the palate, I tasted ripe plum, blackberry, pepper and baking spices. The finish was as smooth as velvet. Ferdowsi is a library wine, which means it will set you back about $100 per bottle. Go to Fazeli Cellars if you like… red, white, and sweet wines, French varietals, estate wines, red blends, sophisticated vibe, huge selection, tasting flights, counter tasting, kid friendly, dog friendly (outside), Persian style, bistro food, great views and live music on weekends. Avoid Fazeli Cellars if you like… medium-bodied wines, Italian and Spanish varietals, boutique atmosphere, laid-back ambience, picnicking, easy access, food trucks, bargains, beer, full-service restaurant and small crowds. Wine Wit – “With wine beside a gently flowing brook, this is the best; withdrawn from sorrow in some quiet nook, this is the best.” Hafez, Persian poet, circa 1325. Next up: South Coast Winery The Mystery Wino is a writer, wine geek, vineyard owner, and winemaker based in Temecula.

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Difference between assisted living and nursing homes Alissa Sauer LEISURE CARE

When it comes to finding senior care, today’s options are limitless. From independent living to skilled nursing care, today’s senior living industry offers a plethora of lifestyles and help to sort through the options and find the best community for loved ones. Two of the most common types of senior living are assisted living communities and nursing homes, also known as skilled nursing facilities. At first glance, these two options may appear to have a lot in common but with differences in payment options, level of care, and amenities offered, the two care options are very different. We invite you to take a second look at how the two differ while thinking through which one suits your needs best. Try a new approach to senior living. Today’s assisted living communities and senior nursing facilities are not what they used to be and are a far cry from the stereotypical institutions many still expect. Senior living communities ranging from independent living to assisted living and nursing homes are vibrant places with caring people that work around the clock to help residents thrive. Activities schedules in senior communities often include weekly happy hours, outings and vacations, educational and cultural opportunities, and so much more. Older adults of all ages and abilities seek a place to call home, surrounded by people their own age, with similar interests and a similar pace of life. Senior communities are a place where people come together to spend their senior years, together, with family and friends that become family, in an environment where they will be well cared for if physical, emotional, or cognitive needs should change over time. What are assisted living communities? Assisted living communities are a more recent option for older adults, making their first appearances in the senior living scene in the early 1990s as more seniors

wanted gentle assistance with activities of daily living in a comfortable and more home-like setting. Older adults in assisted living often live in private apartment homes that they can decorate themselves, even bringing furniture and decor from home. Independence is encouraged in assisted living and many communities offer kitchen and laundry facilities for residents to prepare their own meals and handle their own laundry needs while also providing meal services and housekeeping. Many assisted living communities offer an activity schedule to encourage resident interaction with regular happy hours, meals, and outings. Additionally, residents in assisted living receive assistance with activities of daily living, such as dressing, grooming and hygiene. Assistance is available to help when needed. What are nursing homes? Nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, are more fitting for older adults whose needs have advanced past what an assisted living community could offer. Skilled nursing facilities provide around the clock care for residents and expert nursing care. Many skilled nursing facilities offer advanced medical care and resources equivalent to what you would find in a hospital, just in a less institutional and more comfortable environment. Skilled nursing care can be short-term or long-term. Some residents stay in skilled nursing care while recovering from a surgery or while receiving rehabilitation services after an injury with the goal of restoring the patient to their lifestyle as quickly and as safely as possible. Other residents that are coping with more longterm illness or debilitating disease require long-term stays. Differences in payment are accepted. The cost of senior care can be somewhat staggering, with a private room in a skilled nursing facility costing an average of $90,500 annually. Assisted living costs are slightly less, costing an average of $42,000 annually. Medicare can help defray the cost for seniors to pay for skilled

True or false: What to know when it comes to sun protection

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With summer officially here, you may be rushing outside to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather. You may also be thinking about how to best protect your skin. More people in the U.S. are diagnosed with skin cancer each year than all other cancers combined, and most skin cancer is associated with sun exposure. Knowing how to help protect your skin from the sun may have a lasting impact. To help set the record straight, here is some useful information on some common sun protection myths. True or false? Your sunscreen should have UVA and UVB protection. True. When walking down the sunscreen aisle, the choices can be overwhelming. Start by looking for a sunscreen that provides broad spectrum protection, which means it filters both types of ultraviolet radiation. The Skin Cancer Foundation said that ultraviolet A rays are present all day and can cause skin-aging and wrinkling while ultraviolet B rays are strongest during peak hours (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and can cause sunburns. Both types

have been linked to skin cancer. True or false? One application of sunscreen lasts all day. False. Sunscreen should be reapplied throughout the day and SPF, or sun protection factor, can help you know how often. If you typically burn after 10 minutes in the sun, multiply that number by the SPF. For SPF 30, this would translate to 300 minutes, but the sunscreen will start to rub off before then. So, reapply often, at least every two hours. Sunscreens should also be reapplied immediately after swimming, toweling off or excessive sweating. True or false? You should use the highest SPF possible. False. You may be surprised to learn that higher SPF does not always mean better protection. You may not need anything higher than SPF 30 if you’re applying generously and often. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, SPF 30 protects against 97% of the sun’s rays, while SPF 50 increases that just a bit – to 98%. True or false? A little dab of sunscreen goes a long way. False. To get a sunscreen’s full protection, you should consider applying about one ounce (about two tablespoons). Again, it’s important to reapply every two hours, or right after coming out of the water. True or false? You can get sun damage on a cloudy day. True. One of the most common mistakes people make is forgetting about incidental sun exposure. Your skin is still soaking up UV rays even on cloudy days or while driving with the windows down. To help protect skin in such situations, consider making protection part of your normal routine. Put sunscreen on first thing in the morning, even if you aren’t thinking about going outside – be consistent. True or false? Sunscreen is better than covering up. False. While sunscreen is vital and should be used, it’s important see SUN, page B-7

At first glance, assisted living communities and nursing homes may appear to have a lot in common but with differences in payment options, level of care and amenities offered. The two care options are different. Valley News/Metro Creative photo

nursing care if the care is medically required for at least 3 days, but no more than 100 days if the facility the person chooses is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility. If you are unable to pay for nursing home services and have minimal assets, you may be eligible to pay for skilled nursing care through Medicaid. When it comes to assisted living, neither Medicare Parts A or B offer coverage for comprehensive longterm care. Some states may offer some coverage through Medicaid programs but eligibility and coverage differ greatly between states. While payment options do vary in each state, residents in assisted living rely primarily on private pay options since most assisted living communities cannot legally accept public pay. Private pay options for assisted living include using veterans benefits, long-term care insurance, retirement savings, home equity loans or reverse mortgages. While the cost of senior care may seem daunting, with proper planning and guidance, many families find it is more affordable than it seems at first glance. Consider your options. When choosing between assisted living and a nursing home or skilled nursing facility, these are eight questions to ask yourself to help guide your decision-making: What kind of care does my loved one require? What is his or her preference when it comes to residency and level of care? Would it

be safe and appropriate for my loved one to be independent as much as possible? Is my loved one able to make meals and do laundry with some assistance? Or is he or she dependent on others for meal preparation and laundry services? What is the goal of care? Are we hopeful for a return home or is it better for him or her to stay with other seniors in a residential environment? How will we pay for care? Are we reliant on Medicare or Medicaid? What does our

medical care team think about each option? And does your loved one have a progressive disease that will require more care in the future? Leisure Care is proud to offer high quality assisted living services in communities that emphasize quality of care and accessibility to a well-trained staff while offering all the amenities of a five-star resort. Contact one of our communities today to learn more about assisted living options near you.

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Murrieta Rotary officers, directors to take office MURRIETA – John Brown will take office Friday, July 1, to serve as president of the Rotary Club of Murrieta for 2022-2023, succeeding Steve Nicholson. Co-owner of Constant Companions Home Care, Brown is a tax audit associate with PKC Kuebler. He is a 10-year member of the Murrieta Rotary Club and is active in the community. He is the head coach of Murrieta 14U FastPitch Softball team. Previously, Brown chaired Murrieta’s Measure BB Citizens Oversight Committee, served as treasurer on the Salvation Army of Murrieta Advisory Committee, Murrieta PTSA auditor and as a board member of the San Diego High School Alumni Association. Brown and his wife, Gabriela, have five children. Serving with Brown as board members is Steve Nicholson as

immediate past president, Rob Haskins as president elect and Liz Jones as president nominee. Patsy Orr serves as executive secretary, and Lou Ellen Ficke as treasurer. Saomorn Wong is foundation chair, and Dawn Layton as administration. Club directors include Jim Yanoschik and Linda Lunn for vocational services, Jody Lawlor for community services, Liz Jones and Paul Distefano for youth services, Frank Donahoe for membership and Jan Lunday for international. The club serves the city of Murrieta and surrounding area and is involved in international projects in cooperation with Rotary International, which has as its ongoing theme “Service Above Self.” Chartered April 28, 1992, the Murrieta Club is known for

several signature projects including the Murrieta Field of Honor, which will celebrate its 14th year in November. Rotary is one of the largest international humanitarian service organizations in the world, with 1.2 million members in some 32,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographic areas. Rotary began in 1905 in Chicago and serves the needs of local communities around the world. Submitted by Murrieta Rotary Club.

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County’s jobless rate remains below 4% City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Despite losses in a few sectors of the regional economy, Riverside County’s unemployment remained below 4% last month, according to figures released Friday, June 17, by the California Employment Development Department. The jobless rate in May, based on preliminary EDD estimates, was 3.4%, compared to 3.8% in April. According to figures, the May rate was over four percentage points lower than the year-ago level, when countywide unemployment stood at 7.5%, as the statewide coronavirus public health lockdowns were gradually eased.

An estimated 38,500 county residents were recorded as out of work in May, and 1,110,100 were employed, according to EDD. Coachella had the highest unemployment rate countywide last month at 7.7%, followed by Cherry Valley at 6.3%, Mecca at 5.4%, Hemet and Rancho Mirage both at 5.1%, and Perris at 4.6%. The combined unemployment rate for Riverside and San Bernardino counties in May was also 3.4%, and also down from 3.8% in April, according to figures. Bi-county data indicated that payrolls expanded by the widest margin in the leisure and hospitality industry, which added 2,700 positions in May. Additional gains were document-

ed in the agricultural, health services, information technology, government and manufacturing sectors, which altogether swelled by 4,500 jobs in May, according to EDD. The agency said that another 400 positions were added in miscellaneous unclassified industries, while the mining sector was unchanged. Payrolls sank the largest in the trade and transportation sector, which shed 1,200 positions. Payrolls also shrank in construction, financial services and business and professional business services, which lost a total 2,300 jobs. Data showed that the statewide non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in May was, like the Inland Empire, 3.4%.

Supervisors approve funding agreement for Grand Avenue widening Joe Naiman WRITER

Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee funding will be used to widen Grand Avenue from two lanes to four. The TUMF funding agreement between Riverside County and the Western Riverside Council of Governments was approved by the county Board of Supervisors Tuesday, June 14. The supervisors’ vote was 3-0 with Jeff Hewitt absent and Kevin Jeffries recusing himself. The county will receive $774,000 for the project which will widen Grand Avenue for approximately five miles between Corydon Road and state

Route 74. The Western Riverside Council of Governments administers the TUMF program for western Riverside County. Developers pay TUMF assessments which are held in trust by WCROG for the purpose of funding qualifying projects. WRCOG has designated certain transportation improvement projects as projects of regional importance. Grand Avenue widening activities eligible for TUMF funding include agency or consultant costs associated with direct project coordination or support, funds spent to prepare preliminary engineering studies, funds spent to prepare environmental documentation, right of way acqui-

sition costs including appraisal and legal expenses if eminent domain is necessary, costs to prepare the plans and specifications, bid advertising costs, construction costs including change orders and construction management costs. The $774,000 will cover the project approvals and environmental document phases, and that work is expected to be complete during fiscal year 2023-2024. The WRCOG executive committee approved the TUMF funding agreement for the Grand Avenue widening May 9. Joe Naiman can be reached by email at jnaiman@reedermedia. com.

EMWD avoids recycled water rate increase for AG customers Others to have 3% increase Joe Naiman WRITER

The Eastern Municipal Water District recycled water rate for most agricultural customers will not increase next year. A 5-0 EMWD board vote Wednesday, June 15, recommended the adoption of recycled water rates for calendar year 2023. The rate will be unchanged for agricultural customers in the “backbone system” and will increase by 3% percent for all non-agricultural customers and for agricultural customers in the “stabilized system.” “I think it was well thought out,” EMWD board member David Slawson said. In June 2021, the EMWD board approved the calendar year 2022 rates, and a separate 5-0 board vote directed district staff to develop a comprehensive recycled water rate study. Reduced discharge costs and reduced need to purchase imported water create benefits for customers who do not purchase recycled water, so a cost of service study alone might not incorporate the benefits of subsidizing recycled water. The initial proposal in June 2021 was to raise recycled water rates by 3.8% for calendar year 2022. A compromise proposal was approved to increase those rates by 1.8% through June 30, 2022, with a new rate to be set after the study was completed. Had the rates been set on cost of service alone the recycled water rate would have been increased by 5.8% in 2023 to make up for the lower increase for 2022. In September 2021, EMWD commissioned Carollo Engineers to conduct a recycled water rate study; the goals of the study were to promote financial resiliency, rate affordability, groundwater sustainability and legal compliance.

“It’s really a fresh look, comprehensive look, and the results are really great,” EMWD board member Jeff Armstrong said. EMWD has 644 recycled water accounts with 488 of those being municipal and industrial customers and 77 of those providing agricultural water. Lower recycled water rates for agricultural customers provide an incentive for those farmers to use recycled water rather than groundwater wells, which increases EMWD revenue as well as reduces groundwater demand. For agricultural customers in the backbone system, the winter rate will remain at $96.61 per acre-foot and the summer rate will remain at $165.25 per acre-foot. The backbone system which provides direct service to most EWMD agricultural users is not stabilized for pressure and flow. Water within the backbone system may be received at inconsistent pressures, and quantity and flow restrictions may apply based on the amount of available recycled water within the system. The stabilized system has additional operational storage and pumping infrastructure which allows on demand service to customers. Users have on demand access at a consistent pressure and flow. The backbone system feeds into the stabilized system. Agricultural customers in the stabilized system area currently pay $484.99 per acre-foot, and that will increase to $499.54 for calendar year 2023. The stabilized system area rate for non-agricultural customers is now $606.24 per acre-foot, and the 2023 amount will be $624.43. “I appreciate the process, and I thought it was pretty good,” EMWD board member Randy Record said. Joe Naiman can be reached by email at jnaiman@reedermedia. com.

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County approves Clinton Keith Road extension acquisition and access agreements Joe Naiman WRITER

Riverside County will acquire right of way or temporary construction access for 10 legal parcels needed to construct the extension of Clinton Keith Road between Leon Road and state Route 79. The county Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 Tuesday, June 14, with Jeff Hewitt absent, to approve the right of way acquisition agreements and temporary construction access agreements. All 10 of the parcels are currently vacant and are owned by Scott-Murrieta Service Station LP, Bonsall Service Station LP and Murrieta Marketplace Holdings LP. The payments total $124,583,

not including the $718,500 from a previous tentative agreement, and the supervisors’ action also authorized up to $7,500 for appraisal, acquisition consultant and county staff costs. The supervisors also found that previous environmental documentation is sufficient to satisfy the California Environmental Quality Act requirements for the transactions. Construction of Clinton Keith Road between Interstate 215 and state Route 79 was separated into four phases to optimize available funds, although the county’s Transportation Department was able to combine two of the phases. Phase 1, which was completed by Murrieta in 2011, provided a six-lane

road between Interstate 215 and Whitewood Road. Phase 2 was a four-lane extension from Whitewood Road to Leon Road. Due to cost savings from favorable construction bids Phase 4, which constructed two additional lanes and a median to bring Clinton Keith Road to its ultimate six-lane arterial highway configuration, was concurrent with Phase 2. Phase 2 and Phase 4 were completed in March 2020. Phase 3 from Leon Road to state Route 79 is the final phase in the project. It will include construction of a bridge over French Valley Creek, installation of traffic signals at the intersections of Clinton Keith Road and Leon Road and at Clin-

ton Keith Road and Porth Road, a signal modification at the intersection of state Route 79 and Benton Road and a double-arch storm drain culvert and retaining wall system just south of Leon Road. The Phase 3 construction is expected to be completed during summer 2023. Actual title transactions are subject to the real estate process, but possession and use agreements allow for immediate possession of certain portions of the parcels and reduce the risk of construction delays. In December 2021, the board of supervisors approved possession and use agreements with the property owners while allocating funding for the acquisition of the parcel portions.

The preliminary agreement to secure property rights paid $718,500 to the parcel owners. The final settlement added $124,583 to that price. Three of the parcels are on the east side of Briggs Road opposite the T-intersection with Los Alamos Road and the other seven parcels are on the east side of the future Clinton Keith Road and state Route 79. The addendum to the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for the Clinton Keith Road widening project was approved in June 2015 and included Phase 3. Joe Naiman can be reached by email at jnaiman@reedermedia. com.

SoCalGas partners to award 28 Inland Empire restaurants with $3,000 grants through Restaurants Care Resilience Fund LOS ANGELES – SoCalGas awarded $525,000 in grants to 162 independently owned restaurants across Central and Southern California, including 28 restaurants in the Inland Empire. “With all the challenges restaurants have faced just to survive these past two years, these grants from the California Restaurant Fund and SoCalGas will really make an impact for our small business owners,” Moreno Valley Mayor Yxstian Gutierrez said. Each restaurant received a $3,000 grant that can be used for things like equipment upgrades and employee retention programs. In addition, winners will also receive year-long support services from Wells Fargo which provides restaurant owners with resources to enhance and streamline their business. The grants were awarded through a partnership with the California Restaurant Foundation’s $1.5 million Restaurants

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Care Resilience Fund which is funded by SoCalGas, Pacific Gas and Electric, San Diego Gas and Electric and Wells Fargo. “On behalf of the city of Murrieta, I would like to thank SoCalGas for supporting the recovery of local restaurants with their grant program. Our restaurants have had to think outside of the box and be more creative than ever to survive throughout the pandemic. It’s hard to imagine how a business can remain open when its income is slashed by 50% or more for many months,” Murrieta Mayor Jonathan Ingram said. “Congratulations to Sharon’s Creole Kitchen in Murrieta. Sharon’s received a $3,000 grant from SoCalGas to aid in the economic recovery from the impact of COVID over the past two years. This restaurant represents the heart of Murrieta – a unique spot where people come together and guests are always welcome. Again, thank you to You also need to rub it in after application. In addition, ingredients in spray sunscreens may be irritating to your lungs if inhaled, so you’ll want to be sure you’re not spraying it directly on your face. Consider using a lotion for a base and reapplying with spray instead. Summer is a great time to get you and your loved ones outside to enjoy the fresh air, outdoor activities and exercise under the sun so don’t let concerns about sunscreen stop you from enjoying the warmer weather. Dr. Jennifer Malin is the chief medical officer at Optum.

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Biggs Cardosa Associates receives Gilman Springs Road bridge design contract Joe Naiman WRITER

The Gilman Springs Road bridge over Potrero Creek will be replaced, and Biggs Cardosa Associates Inc. was given Riverside County’s design contract. The county Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 Tuesday, June 14, with Jeff Hewitt absent, to award Biggs Cardosa a $2,084,793 contract. Biggs Cardosa, whose headquarters office is in Orange, will perform preliminary engineering, environmental clearance, final design and construction support services. The existing San Jacinto bridge

was originally built in 1926 and was partially reconstructed in 1949. The bridge, which is approximately 47 feet long and 39 feet wide, is susceptible to scour during heavy rain events. A bridge inspection report prepared by the California Department of Transportation gave the bridge a sufficiency rating of 58.8. If a bridge’s sufficiency rating is less than 80, it is eligible for the Federal Highway Administration’s Highway Bridge Program which funds 88.53% of the estimated cost. The Highway Bridge Program is administered through state transportation departments, and the California Department of Transportation

identifies funding eligibility as part of the Caltrans biennial local agency bridge inspection program. The county will use Highway User Tax Account revenue derived from the sales tax on gasoline for the other 11.47% of the cost. The county issued a request for qualifications and received 16 responses. A selection committee ranked the proposals and oral presentations, and Biggs Cardosa was the highest-ranked firm. The county and Biggs Cardosa negotiated the $2,084,793 fee amount. Joe Naiman can be reached by email at jnaiman@reedermedia. com.

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All-CIF Southern Section selections announced for 2022 spring sports players

Linfield’s Vanessa Perez, who will be going into her senior season this next school year, was named as a First Team All-CIF Southern Section selection in softball for Division 7. Valley News/Courtesy photo

Vista Murrieta’s Joseph Castillo, pictured here playing first base, was one of six local players named as a First Team All-CIF Southern Section baseball selection in their respective division.

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Linfield’s Zac Williams, a recent graduate, was named as a First Team All-CIF Southern Section boys’ lacrosse selection in Division 3. Valley News/Courtesy photo

Head girls’ lacrosse coach, Molly Sovacool (middle), pictured here with her seniors from the 2022 class, was named All-CIF Southern Valley News/Courtesy photo Section Coach of the Year in Division 2.

Luke Kish, a recent graduate of Vista Murrieta, was named All-CIF Southern Section Division 3 lacrosse Player of the Year. Valley News/Courtesy photo

The Southern Section offices recently released the selections for the All-CIF boys’ and girls’ spring sports teams, and quite a few local players from the area found themselves topping the lists. The spring sports athletes identified in this week’s issue come from baseball, softball, cheer, and boys’ and girls’ lacrosse. More selections will be announced in the coming weeks. According to CIF-SS Program Coordinator, Anita Fopma, only First Team selections are recognized. “We only have an All-CIF First Team, if the coaches select a player for a Second Team, we do not recognize it as All-CIF,” she says. The largest groups of premier players selected from this past spring sports season came from the girls’ softball diamond. Also recognized for their outstanding seasons were two local lacrosse coaches, Molly Sovacool from Murrieta Mesa, and Evan Daarstad of Vista Murrieta. Sovacool led her Lady Rams to back-to-back Southwestern League championships and finished sixth in the final Division 2 coaches rankings. Also, for the second consecutive year, Murrieta Mesa went 10-0 in league and this season made a run through the CIF Southern Section Division 2 playoffs, all the way to the finals, but lost to Newport Harbor, 11-6. As for Daarstad and the Broncos (19-4), they were the only local boys’ lacrosse team to make it to the CIF Southern Section finals. Vista Murrieta were the No. 2 seed out of the Southwestern League and defeated the Crescenta Valley Falcons, 9-8, to win the school’s first Division 3 boys’ lacrosse title. Joining his coach, Vista Murrieta’s Luke Kish was named Division 3 Player of the Year. Presented by the LA84 Foundation, beginning with baseball, the following local players were selected for their outstanding athletic performances displayed during the 2022 spring season.

All-CIF Southern Section Baseball selections Division 2 Joseph Castillo (11), Vista Murrieta Division 3 Johnny Alley (10), Heritage Division 4 Ezra Farmer (12), Tahquitz Division 7 Micah Sweeton (10), Cornerstone Christian Evan O’Sullivan (12), Cornerstone Christian Roman Meyers (11), Temecula Prep All-CIF Southern Section Softball selections Division 1 Jasmyn Burns, Murrieta Mesa (11), Catcher Division 3 Abby Lawskowski, Hemet (11), Infield Division 4 Audrey Garcia, Santa Rosa Academy (12), Infield Isis Enriquez, Santa Rosa Academy (12), Infield Iliana Mejia, Orange Vista (10), Infield Makayla Overton, Orange Vista (9), Utility Division 5 Karmen De La Cruz, San Jacinto (12), Infield Selena Gallegos, San Jacinto (10), Pitcher Division 6 Nakiya Logan, Elsinore (11), Pitcher Ava Camerena, Lakeside (12), Catcher Alyssa Jimenez, Elsinore (12), Infield Division 7 Vanessa Perez, Linfield Christian (11), Infield All-CIF Southern Section Girls’ Lacrosse selections Division 2 COACH OF THE YEAR – Molly Sovacool, Murrieta Mesa Carson Dickey (12), Murrieta Mesa Jayda Johnson (12), Murrieta

Mesa Alexis Hamilton (12), Murrieta Mesa Division 3 Amanda Schlesener (10), Vista Murrieta All-CIF Southern Section Boys’ Lacrosse Team Division 2 Owen Mercado (12), Great Oak Caden Rose (10), Temecula Valley Division 3 PLAYERS OF THE YEAR – Luke Kish, Vista Murrieta (12) COACH OF THE YEAR – Evan Daarstad, Vista Murrieta Zac Williams (12), Linfield Christian Tristan Hunter (12), Vista Murrieta Tanner Ennis (12), Vista Murrieta The CIF Southern Section also released its first competitive cheerleading honors and four local cheerleading programs had players, and coaches, recognized in their respective playoff groupings. Tahquitz captured the Division 1 coed section championship this past season and had three cheerleaders selected to the Division 1 First Team: Summer Heidler, Oliver Terry and Boston Dandan. Temescal Canyon won the Division 2AA team championship and had three cheerleaders recognized on the Division 2 First Team: Riley Smith, Kylie Hills and McKenzie Cassara. Autumn Crawford was chosen as the Division 2 Coach of the Year after guiding the Titans to the championship. West Valley was the Division 4 coed runner-up and had two selected to the First Team: Dylanne Kramer and Jennifer Perales. Joining them on the Division 4 First Team was Paloma Valley’s Charly Valencia. Photos and sports scores/stats/ highlights from any sport can be submitted to Valley News Sports Editor, JP Raineri, by emailing sports@reedermedia.com.

Elsinore’s ace pitcher, Nakiya Logan, a junior, was one of 12 local players named as a First Team All-CIF Southern Section softball selection in their respective division. Valley News/Andrez Imaging

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2022 CIF-SS Ford Division 1 Football Championship to be played at Rose Bowl

The 2022 CIF-SS-Ford Division 1 Football Championship will be played at the historic Rose Bowl in Pasadena this November. Valley News/Courtesy photos

JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

LOS ALAMITOS – The CIF Southern Section announced that the 2022 CIF-SS-Ford Division 1 Football Championship will be played at the historic Rose Bowl in Pasadena this November. This will mark the first time in 78 years that the Rose Bowl has played host to a CIF-SS championship event. The game will be played Friday, Nov. 25, and kickoff for this game will be at 7:30 p.m. The game will be televised live by Bally Sports West/SoCal. The playing of this championship will coincide with

the 100th anniversary of the Rose Bowl, the announcement of the inaugural California High School Football Hall of Fame class and the unveiling of that Hall of Fame facility at the Rose Bowl Stadium. “We are excited to partner with the historical national landmark that is the Rose Bowl this November,” said CIF-SS Commissioner of Athletics Rob Wigod. “We look forward to bringing the very best high school football in the country to Pasadena and ‘America’s Stadium’ to help celebrate the 100th Anniversary of this iconic venue.” The Rose Bowl Stadium is the home of the Tournament of Roses

Rose Bowl Game, UCLA Bruins football, AmericaFest Fourth of July Celebration, concerts including Kenny Chesney, Coldplay, Taylor Swift and U2, international and Premier League soccer matches and the World’s Largest Flea Market. “The Rose Bowl Stadium has been a foundational destination for so many iconic football moments for a century,” said Darryl Dunn, Rose Bowl Stadium general manager and chief executive officer. “We are beyond excited to celebrate the CIF-Southern Section, their student-athletes and coaches in late November to add

CIF-Southern Section Commissioner of Athletics, Rob Wigod, pictured here with the National Football Championship trophy at SoFi Stadium last season.

to that legacy.” A National Historic Landmark built in 1922 and known around the world, the Rose Bowl Stadium has earned its world-class reputation by hosting five NFL Super Bowl games, the 1984 Olympic Soccer matches, the 1994 Men’s World Cup, the 1999 Women’s World Cup, four BCS National College Football Championship Games and the College Football Playoff Semi-Final game. The Rose Bowl has hosted three CIF-SS championship football games during its 100-year history. The Rose Bowl was the site for the 1935 and 1936 championships.

The last time this historic stadium witnessed a CIF-SS Championship game was in 1944. Head Coach Eddie Wagner and his undefeated Mark Keppel Aztecs defeated the Pasadena Junior College (Lower Division) Lancers, 19-13 to finish the season 8-0. This championship will be the 107th football championship to be played in the CIF-SS in the organizations 109 years. Games were not contested in 1914 due to World War I and in 2020 due to COVID. JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia. com.

Exercise expert reveals most effective exercise to burn calories in 30 minutes JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

As the summer months press on, outside exercises can fall to the wayside due to the heat. For those looking to get a good sweat indoors, the vertical climber burns an average of 617 calories for men and 389 for women per 30 minutes. That is great news for those that need to squeeze in a quick workout since the stationary cycle is the second most effective exercise, and Resistance circuit training is the third. The analysis by fitness experts at breakingmuscle.com assessed a range of different exercises to discover the top 10 that burn the most calories in 30 minutes for a 30-year-old 190 pound/86kilogram male and 30-year-old 125 pound/57-kilogram female. The activity of climbing engages your entire body and is both a cardio and strength training exercise. The exercise engages your hamstrings, glutes, quads, back, chest, core and arms and depending on your grip, can focus on different upper body muscles as you are climbing upward. For example, using an overhand grip, the same you would in a pullup, will target more of your upper back. In comparison, if you use an underhand grip, the same that you would use in a chin up, you will target your biceps. The second most effective exercise for burning calories is an all-out effort stationary cycle. This exercise results in 451 calories burnt in 30 minutes for men and 285 calories for women. Quads and hamstrings are typically targeted in a stationary cycle with an aim to help to build strength in

your legs and lower body. When you are pedaling, your abdominal muscles also contract to maintain balance – engaging this core muscle too. Coming in third is resistance strength training which can burn 371 calories for men and 234 for women. This exercise targets the major muscle groups such as the chest, back, legs, shoulders, biceps, triceps and core and it increases muscle strength by getting your muscles to work against a weight or force. Resistance training can be completed using free weights, machines, resistance bands or simply your own bodyweight. Bodyweight exercise circuits are the fourth most effective exercise as it burns 370 calories for men and 229 calories for women. This form of workout is all about simple abilities such as pulling, pushing, squatting, bending and balancing. Examples of exercises that use these abilities are pushups, situps and pullups. There are many benefits to bodyweight exercises including convenience as it requires no or minimal equipment and can be done in your living room, it suits all levels of abilities with the variations of exercises, and it has many health benefits such as increased mobility and flexibility to utilize in your everyday life. Running at a 12 minute per mile pace for 30 minutes burns 365 calories for males and 222 calories for females, making it the fifth most effective exercise at burning calories. This exercise tones your body and works muscles including quads, calves, hamstrings and glutes. Coming in sixth is a boot camp

class which can consist of various exercises and dance moves. Males burn 357 calories in this, just below a run and females burn 220 calories. A boot camp is not only a cardio workout but also strength training as you train almost all muscle groups in a short burst of work. The muscles that are targeted in this form of exercise are the back, pectoral, leg, arm and core. Treadmill walking at 5 miles an hour burns 308 calories for males on average and 211 calories for women. The more you increase the incline on a treadmill, the more the muscles such as thighs, quads and hamstrings will be worked. Traditional strength training with a three-minute rest between sets results in 217 calories burnt for men and 137 calories for women, making it the eighth most effective exercise. This is an ideal exercise for anybody wanting to target one specific muscle. Strength training isolates muscles and works them using heavy weights or machines. Pilates is the ninth most effective exercise at burning calories in 30 minutes with 158 calories burnt for men and 100 calories burnt for women. This workout develops your core strength by targeting the deep muscles in the abdomen, hips, lower back, buttocks and thighs. It is a low impact exercise in comparison to strength training for example, and it creates optimal strength through balance and alignment. Yoga comes in as the 10th most effective exercise with 113 calories burnt on average for men and 71 calories burnt for women. This workout improves balance, flexibility and strength. It also has

New research has revealed that the Vertical Climber is the most effective exercise to burn calories in 30 minutes. Valley News/Courtesy photo

many health benefits such as reducing inflammation in your body and alleviating lower back pain. A spokesperson for breakingmuscle.com commented on the findings: “In the modern world and its fast-paced culture, it is difficult to find the time for your exercise regime. This research shows the best exercises to burn those calories in only 30 minutes and demonstrates there is a range of exercises and benefits to suit a variety of people on their journey to better health. “A huge benefit of these exercises is the number of calories burnt; however, they provide many other health benefits such as improving

strength, mental well-being and overall happiness. There is an exercise out there for everyone and it is exciting to find your perfect fit – or a variety of workouts.” Article contributions and research conducted by Breaking Muscle, which is the fitness world’s preeminent destination for timely, high-quality information on exercise, fitness, health and nutrition. More information can be found at www.breakingmuscle. com. JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia. com.

Former Temescal Canyon Titan, Norman Xiong, breaks through in Wichita birdie fest Derryl Trujillo SPORTS WRITER

Norman Xiong has had success at every level of golf but life as a professional has been a struggle for the former Temescal Canyon Titan who played collegiately at the University of Oregon. Before this week It had been three years since he made a cut on the Korn Ferry Tour, and he was on the road to being the next kid pegged to make it but didn’t. However, in golf, one week can change everything and after this past week, he’ll never forget the city of Wichita, Kansas. After shooting rounds of 66-61-64-63 (-26) on the Par 70 layout measur-

ing 6,913 yards Xiong prevailed by five shots over Kevin Roy for his first victory in a PGA Tour sanctioned event. His total score and score in relation to par are the second lowest in the history of the PGA Tour’s developmental circuit, which goes back to 1990. A win is special enough, but Xiong also had to Monday qualify for this stop since he did not have status on the tour. “I really don’t know how I’m feeling just because I didn’t expect to be here,” stated Xiong, in a Korn Ferry Tour press release. “I just knew I couldn’t let up today. I think that just shows how tough it is out here, and I think you can only recognize how much of a

battle it is for all these players out here.” Not having a place to play is now a thing of the past as he has full playing privileges on the Korn Ferry Tour for the remainder of the year and is in a position where with a few more good finishes can graduate to the PGA Tour next year. He is 34th in Korn Ferry Tour points, just 149 points from the last graduating spot (25th place), with nine events left including this week’s stop in Maine. Derryl Trujillo has been a sportswriter in the area since 2018 and is a 2019 winner of the IEBCA Supporter of the Year award. He can be reached by email at socaltrekkie@gmail.com.

Norman Xiong, a former golfer from Temescal Canyon High School, earned his first professional victory this past weekend on the Korn Valley News/Courtesy photo Ferry Tour in Wichita, Kansas.

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SPORTS

Wagner wins Firefighter Demolition Derby last chance qualifier Joe Naiman WRITER

Riverside County Fire Department firefighter/paramedic Tyler Wagner was unable to drive in the main event of this year’s Firefighter Demolition Derby which was held June 12 and was part of the San Diego County Fair, but he won the last chance qualifier heat which allowed him to compete in the main event. “I knew my car was strong,” Wagner said. Wagner, who is with Station 61 in Wildomar, drove a 1972 Cadillac Sedan de Ville. The car had been in Ramona before Battalion 2 of Station 61 found the car on Craigslist and acquired it. In 1995 the Cajon Speedway, the Burn Institute, and local fire departments collaborated for an annual night which included fundraising and promotions for the Burn Institute, a pre-race parade of fire engines, an American flag raised from a fire engine ladder for the Star-Spangled Banner, and a Firefighters Destruction Derby (which was renamed the Firefighter Demolition Derby in 2017).The Burn Institute and local firefighters also collaborated on an annual exposition and burn run at Qualcomm Stadium. Cajon Speedway closed after the 2004 season and there was no Firefighters Destruction Derby for five years, but in 2010 the Fire

and Safety Exposition was moved to the San Diego County Fair although the configuration of the Del Mar Arena necessitated some changes. The current format has three early afternoon heats with the last two running cars in each heat advancing to the final and two last chance heats in the late afternoon which allow the final remaining car from each heat to compete in the main event. The driver from the fire department which raises the most money for the Burn Institute is also allowed to drive in the final if he has an operational car. Station 61 raised $3,300 for the Burn Institute. Danny Leetch of the Lakeside Fire Protection District won the Hard Charger Award by raising $14,050, and the fire departments combined raised $64,900 for the Burn Institute. “I just want to tell all my sponsors thank you for your support,” Wagner said. The fire departments build their own cars as well as raise money for the Burn Institute. Station 61 acquired the Cadillac in January 2020, but the 2020 San Diego County Fair was not held and the Del Mar Arena was not part of the 2021 fair footprint so the crew, which consisted of 10 firefighters, began transitioning the Cadillac into a demolition derby car in February 2022. Wagner opted to drive. “I just wanted to give it a chance,” he said.

The Bonita, Imperial Beach, Lakeside, and San Marcos fire departments each had two cars in this year’s demolition derby and nine other fire departments had one vehicle apiece .The division of the 17 drivers into the three heats placed Wagner in the first heat with Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Protection District driver Robert Marcon, Coronado Fire Department captain Brandon Ihde, National City participant Dan McGuire, Poway firefighter Joe McNally, and San Marcos competitor Daniel Bodemer. Marcon and Ihde were the only drivers in that heat with past Firefighter Demolition Derby experience. “How it went was getting a feel for the car,” Wagner said. “The first heat was an understanding.” That didn’t prevent Wagner from desiring to be one of the final two remaining drivers in that heat. “I wanted to finish No. 1,” he said. Wagner knew that excessive contact with other cars in the heat could be counterproductive; his strategy was to let the other drivers crash and keep his car in the best shape possible for the main event. “I went in there planning on having a very methodical approach,” he said. The track is banked, and Wagner was stuck behind McNally on a berm near the entrance. “I literally went up and was kind of dodging a few cars,” he said. A driver is eliminated either

when he takes down the flag on his car or when he is “timed out” if he has not moved for two minutes. Wagner was unable to move on the surface and took down his flag shortly after McNally did. That put Wagner into the last chance heat but with no damage to the Cadillac. “The car was fine,” he said. Wagner and his crew made minor adjustments to the car between the heat and the last chance qualifier. “I knew the car was a strong car and we could go out No. 1 and eventually take this whole event,” he said. “I was confident in the car and I was confident with my pit crew.” The first of the two last chance heats consisted of Wagner, McNally, Marcon, John Olsen of the Imperial Beach Fire Department, and Brian Meredith of the San Marcos Fire Department. When the Cadillac was the only car moving Wagner qualified for the main event. “I had no issues,” Wagner said. “The car to me was running fine.” Wagner and his crew had 10 minutes between the last chance heat and the start of the main event to make any adjustments. “We had minimal time to enter the third race,” he said. From the driver’s perspective the car still needed work. “There was some drag,” Wagner said. “I knew something was wrong with it.”

With no more time available Wagner had no choice but to bring out the car for the main event. “The front brakes ended up locking, which was causing the car not to move,” he said. The location near the entrance and exit created a rut in the dirt, so the Cadillac’s tires were unable to get to the competition area and the main event began without Wagner. Encinitas firefighter Donnie Butz won the Firefighter Demolition Derby. Not being able to compete in the main event didn’t lessen Wagner’s enjoyment of his first demolition derby. “It was awesome, great time. Everybody should do it,” he said. The car itself is still in suitable shape, and Wagner plans to use the Cadillac in next year’s Firefighters Demolition Derby. Wagner is not related to Bryce Wagner, who drove in the 2019 Firefighter Demolition Derby for CalFire’s Station 76 in Menifee Lakes, although both are Temecula Valley High School graduates. Tyler Wagner graduated from Temecula Valley High School in 2005.He joined the fire service in 2009 with the U.S. Forest Service and has been with the Riverside County Fire Department since 2015. Joe Naiman can be reached by email at jnaiman@reedermedia. com.

Board approves sheriff’s Cheech Marin’s museum of Chicano plan to acquire more art opens in California than 200 vehicles out and unlocked the doors for historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors authorized Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to proceed with the planned acquisition of 228 vehicles at a cost of $9.12 million during its Tuesday, June 14, meeting. In a 5-0 vote, the board signed off on Bianco’s proposal to procure the vehicles via financing through Banc of America Public Capital Corp. “The vehicles will be used to conduct department business and provide frontline deputies the ability to patrol assigned areas to enforce laws and ordinances, regulate traffic, prevent crimes and respond to critical incidents,” according to a sheriff’s statement posted to the board’s agenda. It is the third fleet procurement by the sheriff in the last 15 months. The previous one, authorized in August, involved 36 vehicles, and another in March 2021 was for nearly 100 autos. The new round of purchases is for a “special purpose bomb

truck,” utility SUVs, patrol SUVs, full-size SUVs, heavy trucks, half-ton pickups, three-quarter-ton pickups and hybrid sedans. The department has been handling its own fleet acquisitions for the last year, detached from the county Department of Purchasing & Fleet Services, under a board-approved policy change that went forward at the request of Bianco, who said the process could be managed more efficiently internally. Most of the vehicles will directly replace ones that are aging out of the sheriff’s fleet, or have been lost due to accidents or mechanical failures, sheriff’s officials said. They pointed out that acquisition times will vary from eight to 12 months because of ongoing supply chain disruptions. The vendors supplying the vehicles are in California and Washington. Bianco told the board last year that the vehicle replacement rate was close to 300 per year, and the current usable fleet was roughly 1,800. He said 2,000 is the target figure.

RIVERSIDE (AP) – A home for Cheech Marin’s collection of Chicano art has debuted in Southern California. The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture opened Saturday in Riverside, east of Los Angeles. Marin rolled up in a blue 1962 Chevy Impala lowrider, hopped

a 3.5 GPA, based on a 4.0 system. The student must take a full course load of at least 12 semester hours of undergraduate credit with all academic courses impacting their GPA. For more information, visit http://mc.edu. Submitted by Mississippi College.

Makayla Fick named to UM spring 2022 chancellor’s honor roll UNIVERSITY, Miss. – Makayla Fick of Winchester was named to the University of Mississippi’s spring 2022 honor roll list. Fick, majoring in exercise science, was named to the chancellor’s honor roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00. “The remarkable students achieving chancellor’s honor roll are among the best and brightest at the University of Mississippi,” Chancellor Glenn Boyce said. “I commend them for their hard work

and dedication resulting in their outstanding academic achievements and this well-deserved recognition.” Eligibility for honor roll designation is determined for students who have completed at least 12 graded hours for the semester and are not on academic probation during the semester. For more information, visit http://olemiss.edu. Submitted by University of Mississippi.

The center houses hundreds of paintings, photographs, sculptures and other works from Marin’s collection, which the actor and comedian began building in the 1980s. The center is a public-private partnership between Marin, the city and the Riverside Art Museum, which will operate it.

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Saima Arif of Lake Elsinore named to the spring 2022 dean’s list at Mississippi College CLINTON, Miss. – Saima Arif of Lake Elsinore was named to the spring 2022 dean’s list at Mississippi College. The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the dean’s list after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic year. To be eligible for the dean’slist, a student must maintain

opening day of “The Cheech,” the AP reported. “We hope that this building and this collection and this participation of the community will be a beacon for everybody else around the country to finally redefine inclusion,” Marin said during a ceremony. The museum is in the city’s former main library, adjacent to the

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EDUCATION

North Mountain Middle School bids farewell to more than its promoted eighth graders Diane A. Rhodes SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

As staff said goodbye to North Mountain Middle School eighth grade students this month, there were some longtime San Jacinto Unified School District employees also leaving the campus. Julie Clark, Beth Johnson and Maria Solis retired in June, and a fourth staff member, Gloria Avalos, retired last October. Home of the Huskies, the school’s motto is “Learning today, Leading tomorrow!” and these long-time employees did their best to ensure students met that goal. The school’s vision of striving to produce caring and productive citizens who value the pursuit of learning and service to others was communicated by all employees, not just teachers who had students in their classrooms every day. A farewell celebration was held for NMMS eighth graders Thursday, June 2, with an awards ceremony and yearbook signing event so all students had a chance to say goodbye. A San Jacinto Unified Retirement Reception was held at the SJUSD District Office Tuesday, May 17, to honor all 16 retirees, including the four who left North Mountain. These employees provided more than 300 combined years of service to the district. Many of them received school site and district awards for their dedicated service. District duties Gloria Avalos, who retired in October 2021, began working for SJUSD about 35 years ago and said she loved all the positions she held during her tenure. She started as an instructional aide at San Jacinto Elementary before holding the same position at Monte Vista Middle School within its Opportunity Program. Next, she started a full-time position there as a campus supervisor. In 2012, she started working at North Mountain, the first two years as a campus supervisor. Later, she became a classroom resource aide. When the middle school was opened to serve sixth, seventh and eighth grade students for the 1999-2000 school year, Julie Clark was among its first staff members.

As a secretary to the assistant principal, Clark remembered being hired June 3, 1999, and said she enjoyed working with staff and students. She worked closely with the discipline side of the student body and the bookkeeping duties for the Associated Student Body. “In both roles, my goal was to try to help students be successful,” she said. Beth Johnson spent the past seven years of her 23-year SJUSD career at North Mountain. She was hired as a part-time parent volunteer coordinator at Park Hill Elementary School and worked as a health clerk at Megan Cope Elementary for about 10 years before becoming the middle school’s licensed vocational nurse. She has been an LVN for 44 years. Maria Solis became North Mountain’s attendance clerk 18 years ago. She started her SJUSD career as a bilingual aide at Monte Vista Middle School and worked there for 10 years. North Mountain memories Avalos enjoyed all the years she worked directly with the students, supporting and mentoring them in many different ways. She said she loved being in the mix with the students. “The letters I have received from students through the years are priceless; I’ve kept them all,” she said. “It’s a lifetime journey and I’m so blessed to give to these students. All the letters, notes and cards, they speak volumes.” Clark recalled starting with 727 students and having more than 1,100 pre-COVID. More reliance on technology has also become a big part of students’ lives. She said one thing that really stood out from her years at the school was a recent experience when one of the students knocked on her office door to tell her he was really going to miss her. “He has a rough home life and I hope I’ve been that stability for him,” she said. “We just want all the kids to be successful.” Johnson said she has loved working with all the people at North Mountain and is going to miss the great office staff the most. She said a lot of students and parents have stopped by to say goodbye. She recommended and

North Mountain is one of two middle schools within the San Jacinto Unified School District.

Gloria Avalos began working for San Jacinto Unified School District in 1987. She retired from her job at North Mountain Middle School in October. Longtime San Jacinto Unified School District employees retire from their final positions at North Mountain Middle School, including from left, Beth Johnson, Maria Solis and Julie Clark. Valley News/Diane A. Rhodes photos

advised students to see a doctor when necessary. “I try to encourage all students and treat them like my own children,” she said. Solis said the biggest challenges to attendance were most noticeable during the pandemic. She said many mental health issues, such as depression, affected entire families. Many were dealing with lost jobs/income or the death of family members and those crises interfered with daily life. Attendance meetings at the district office allowed Solis and others the opportunity to offer referrals and resources to families to try and resolve some of the issues that were leading to absenteeism. “At the meetings, parents would open up and tell us the problems they were going through and my team is able to help them,” she said. “I’m going to miss the students, noise, staff and the overall craziness. It’s always fast-paced so I’ll miss just being busy.” Prospective plans Avalos said her oldest son was diagnosed with cancer in November so she is grateful she has been available to become his full-time caregiver, which will keep her busy. Clark has five children and seven grandchildren who all live out of state that she wants to spend more time with. Her children live in Connecticut, Idaho and Texas so travel is definitely in her future. Johnson said she is looking forward to watching her grandchildren and traveling more. Johnson has put Italy on her travel wish list, and Clark added that she would like to see Italy, Israel and/ or Greece. “My reasons for leaving now are the same as my best friends and co-workers, to spend more time with family and travel,” Solis said. “My mom needs me more now that she’s in her 80s and Mexico is one place I would like to visit.” Clark and Solis were 11-month employees and are looking forward to not having to schedule

vacations and other activities around the school year. Recommendations for replacements The new employees who will take over the positions that are now vacant will have big shoes to fill and if they don’t get a chance to work with their replacements, the ladies did have some advice based on their own experience. “See the student as a young human being that we can put seeds into and give them the opportunity to grow,” Avalos said. “Care, respect and integrity helps them to learn and grow. Give them room to grow, they need to sprout. I have a garden of many colors from many parts of the world, some are wildflowers and some are native. Children will be the best they can be if we they have been taken care of.” She said it’s important to maintain a secure and protected environment for the students. “That was my ministry,” Avalos said. “My platform was to be outside in the yard with the kids to learn what their needs were. I had so many wonderful days. I looked forward to going to work every single day.” Clark said the person who steps into her role needs to be patient with children and not be offended if they are yelling or by what they say. “You have to remain calm at all times and just let them know you care about them,” she said. She said ASB students are the ones who get good grades and are the leaders on campus so it’s helpful to try and get all students connected to extracurricular activities. Johnson agreed and said she always encouraged her own children and those she worked with to get involved with their school’s various activities whether through clubs or sports. “If they are involved with the school, it keeps them accountable,” Clark said. Johnson said the new person that takes over her position will need

to have compassion for children. “No one knows what they’re going through, but they are in there for a reason,” she said. “I’ve noticed a difference since COVID so I’m thankful I was able to refer students to our counseling team and outside help for any mental and physical needs they had.” District endorsement If the employees who fill these positions are new to SJUSD, assurances were given that they made a good choice. “I was born and raised in this valley so I have a hometown connection,” Avalos said. She said this connection has led to lifelong relationships with families. She nurtured young students who now have children of their own attending district schools who reached out to her to ask her to watch over them. “It’s a blessing for me to have this connection in my community. It’s all about what we give and get back,” she said. She credits district employees she knew throughout her time as a student in area schools for encouraging her to be the best she could be and mentoring her. “I commend my district for allowing me to be all I could be to the students,” Avalos said. “I always felt appreciated. My students made my day, every single day.” Clark said Superintendent David Pyle, who took over the top leadership position June 1, 2020, has “been a great asset to the district,” adding, “We’re a small enough district that we can care about all students.” Johnson said, “I really like our new superintendent. He sent us his best wishes.” Solis said everybody who works within the district is like family. “People move around jobs, but it’s nice to see them at the welcome back breakfast each fall,” she said. “It’s nice to see everyone again.” It appears that these recent retirees, as well as those that will take over their positions for the 20222023 academic year, do their best to fulfill North Mountain Middle School’s mission is “to inspire students to learn daily, live respectfully and lead responsibly.”

MSJC celebrates groundbreaking of STEM building at its Menifee Valley campus SAN JACINTO – Mt. San Jacinto College celebrated the groundbreaking of a new state-ofthe-art STEM building Thursday, June 16, at its Menifee Valley Campus. The $49.7 million Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics building is expected to open in 2024. The 41,865-squarefoot, two-story building will feature laboratory and multi-use, computer-based instructional areas. The ability to provide dis-

tance learning will also be designed into all of the multi-use instructional spaces. “This project will truly have a lasting impact on our students, some of whom will be the STEM leaders of tomorrow,” Roger Schultz, superintendent and president of MSJC, told the more than 100 people in attendance. “We have a lot happening right now at the Menifee Valley Campus and we cannot wait to celebrate the opening of this and our new Ki-

nesiology and Athletics Complex with the community. This is an exciting time at MSJC.” MSJC’s voter-approved Measure AA facilities bond will fund half of the STEM project while the state’s Proposition 51 will fund the other half. California voters approved Proposition 51 in November 2016 to authorize the state to sell $2 billion in general obligation bonds for community college projects. Registration for MSJC’s fall 2022 semester begins July 5. Classes begin Aug. 15. Submitted by Mt. San Jacinto College.

Roger Schultz, superintendent and president of MSJC, speaks to the more than 100 people who gathered for the groundbreaking of a new state-of-the-art STEM building on Thursday at the college’s Menifee Valley News/Mt. San Jacinto College photos Valley Campus.

Olivia Karwin named to DePauw University’s spring 2022 dean’s list

Mt. San Jacinto College celebrated the groundbreaking of a new stateof-the-art STEM building Thursday at its Menifee Valley Campus.

GREENCASTLE, Ind. – Olivia Karwin of Menifee was named to DePauw University’s spring 2022 dean’s list. The dean’s list recognizes students who achieve a semester GPA

of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Founded in 1837, DePauw University is a top-ranked, 100% residential, private liberal arts university in Greencastle, Indiana. Graduates have a 90% acceptance

rate for medical school and an 80% acceptance rate for law school, both well above the national average. For more information, visit http:// depauw.edu. Submitted by Depauw University.

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HOME & GARDEN

Splash into Summer event welcomes community for a day of family-oriented activities

Children can enjoy construction experience with children-sized backhoes at Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District’s annual open house event “Splash Into Summer.” Valley News/Courtesy photos

LAKE ELSINORE – After a two-year hiatus, EVMWD’s annual open house event is back Saturday, June 25, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the EVMWD headquarters, 31315 Chaney Street, in Lake Elsinore. “Splash Into Summer” is a free family event where attendees will learn about the process EVMWD uses to treat more than 5.5 million gallons of sewer water per day, the construction and maintenance of more than 700 miles of pipeline throughout the EVMWD service area and saving money and

water with a more water efficient home and landscape. Attendees will get a peek into the daily work at the district through a variety of demonstrations and interactive displays. Activities include fixing a leaky water main, performing a valve exercise, cleaning up a polluted watershed and exploring pipes with robotics and video cameras. Visitors can also take a tour of the facility’s sewer treatment plant, to see how wastewater becomes recycled water. Landscape and

Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District’s annual open house event “Splash Into Summer” is back Saturday, June 25, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the EVMWD headquarters, 31315 Chaney Street in Lake Elsinore.

irrigation experts, University of California Continuing Education Riverside County Master Gardeners, local nurseries and home improvement stores will be available to answer questions about outdoor irrigation, California friendly

plants, gardening and water-saving appliances and devices. Children also will love this event, featuring “Bubblemania,” a fully immersed bubble experience, children’s construction experience with children-sized backhoes,

climb in big equipment, hop in a sheriff’s cruiser and ambulance and more. For more information, visit www.evmwd.com/splash. Submitted by Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District.

Preparing for emergency evacuations now helps alleviate problems later Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

Southern California is facing what experts are saying will be the worst fire season in the past six years. To date the state has already burned over 31% more than at this time last year and have not yet reached the peak of summer or fall when the Santa Ana winds come into play. A brush fire that erupted in Oceanside, south of Camp Pendleton, Sunday, June 12, forcing residents in surrounding neighborhoods to evacuate is a good reminder that no matter where one lives, wildfire is always a threat and residents in all areas should be prepared to evacuate and have plans in place to do so. A good place to start is at the website, www.readyforwildfire. org, where readers can download Cal Fire’s Ready for Wildfire app. The app includes checklists with steps for everything from defensible space to evacuation plans, wildfire texts and push notifications and a fire map showing all active fires within the area. Preparing for an emergency evacuation is never an easy task but www.readyforwildfire.org also offers planning sheets that can be downloaded and help simplify things for those working to make

or update a plan. Here are a few recommendations for residents from fire officials that can help make evacuation a bit easier to navigate should readers find themselves in a situation where leaving their home becomes a necessity. Before you evacuate Creating a Wildfire Action Plan will help to keep residents prepared in the event they are evacuated due to a wildfire or any emergency that requires such action. This plan should be familiar to everyone within the household and should include a designated emergency meeting area, several different escape routes and information to evacuate pets and large animals such as horses and other livestock. Be sure to practice those evacuation routes so everyone is familiar in the event of an emergency. Designate an out-of-area friend or family member as a point of contact for family members should they become separated. Have fire extinguishers on hand and make sure everyone knows how to use them and ensure that everyone in the family knows where the shut-off controls in the home are for gas, electric and water and how to shut them down in an emergency. When should I leave? Leave as soon as evacuation is

recommended by fire officials to avoid being caught in fire, smoke or road congestion. Don’t wait to be ordered by authorities to leave. Evacuating the fire area early also helps firefighters keep roads clear of congestion and lets them move more freely to do their job. In an intense wildfire, they will not have time to knock on every door. When advised to leave, don’t hesitate. The terms “Voluntary” and “Mandatory” are used to describe evacuation orders; however, local jurisdictions may use other terminology such as “Precautionary” and “Immediate Threat.” These terms are used to alert residents to the significance of the danger. All evacuation instructions provided by officials should be followed immediately for residents’ safety. Do not return to the home until fire officials determine it is safe. Notification that it is safe to return home will be given as soon as possible considering safety and accessibility. What should I take? Prepare an emergency kit well before a fire strikes. This kit should include things like a first aid kit, a three-day supply of non-perishable food and three gallons of water per person, spare keys and cash and medication. If time allows, then you should pack easily carried

valuables, chargers for your cell phones and laptops and anything irreplaceable such as family photos. Assemble an emergency supply kit for each person and maintain a list of emergency contact numbers posted near the phone and in the emergency supply kit. Some experts recommend each member of the family have their own backpack. Each backpack should include everything that is mentioned above. Seniors, babies and pets should have their own backpack. If you have a pet, prepare a backpack with food and toys. Keep an extra emergency supply kit in the car in the event that the home cannot be accessed because of fire or some other emergency. Emergency supply kits should contain a three-day supply of nonperishable food and 3 gallons of water per person, a map marked with at least two evacuation routes, prescriptions or special medications, change of clothing, extra eyeglasses or contact lenses, an extra set of car keys, credit cards, cash or traveler’s checks, first-aid kit, flashlight, battery-powered radio and extra batteries, sanitation supplies and copies of important documents such as birth certificates, passports, etc. Don’t forget food and water for any pets that will also need to be evacuated.

If time allows, take easily carried valuables, family photos and other irreplaceable items, personal computer information on hard drives and discs and chargers for cell phones, laptops or other electronic items. Cal Fire also recommends keeping a sturdy pair of shoes and a flashlight near the bed and handy in case of a sudden evacuation at night. It is also good to keep a portable radio or scanner handy to stay updated on the fire. What about pets? Ask friends and family if they can shelter animals during an emergency. Keep a list of 24-hour numbers for pet-friendly places such as animal shelters, pet boarding facilities and veterinarians. What should I wear? If you need to go outside while there is an active fire nearby, put on some protective clothing like sturdy shoes, cotton or woolen clothes, long pants, a long-sleeved shirt and gloves. One final note on evacuation: when told to evacuate, evacuate. Trying to save property or sheltering in place is a foolish risk that no one should take. Remember, things can be replaced, people can’t. Kim Harris can be reached by email at valleyeditor@reedermedia.com.

Insurance protection for emergency situations TEMECULA – Emergencies, especially storms and wildfires can be unpredictable and cause personal injury and costly damage to homes. The right insurance is essential to help mitigate damage from natural disasters and soften the financial blow that such destruction can cause. Not all insurance is the same, and additional policies and riders may help reduce the impact of emergencies. Homeowners insurance Standard homeowners insurance policies will cover a wide range of issues. American Family Insurance said damage from wildfires, wind storms, tornadoes, ice storms, lightning strikes, hail, power surges and fallen trees is included. But additional coverage may be needed to cover excessive damage. Matching siding coverage Some homeowners may want to replace all of the siding on their homes if parts are damaged and color or siding materials cannot be matched exactly by patching up damaged areas. Roof replacement insurance This insurance will be used to pay for the full replacement of a roof, minus the deductible, which may differ from what’s covered through standard homeowners policies. Sump pump overﬂow insurance Sump pumps are designed to en-

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gage and pump water out of basements and crawl spaces, helping to avoid flooding in the home. If the power goes out and the sump pump cannot work, or if the sump pump fails, homeowners typically are not covered for any ensuing damage. Sump pump overflow insurance provides additional peace of mind and protection. Flood insurance Homeowners insurance may not cover flood damage, especially if a home is in a flood zone. Flood insurance can bridge the gap of coverage. The National Flood Insurance Program offers building coverage and contents coverage policies. Building coverage will cover carpeting, electrical and plumbing systems, window blinds, foundation walls and more. Con-

tents coverage protects curtains, personal clothing and furniture, artwork and appliances, among other things. Umbrella insurance According to Geico, umbrella insurance is extra insurance that provides protection that goes beyond limitations and coverage of other policies. It can offer coverage for injuries to people staying at your house or renting your property, property damage, personal liability and certain lawsuits. Renters insurance Renters insurance protects renters, yet the Independent Insurance Adjusters & Brokers of America said almost two-thirds of residential lessees in the United States do not carry renters insurance. Renters insurance can protect belongings destroyed in a fire or weather event; provide assistance should someone be injured in your apartment or it can protect you if you were found legally responsible for damages to someone’s property, according to State Farm Insurance. Many types of insurance can offer various levels of protection in emergency situations. An insurance representative can walk interested parties through the policies available to customize an insurance package that will offer sufficient protection against emergencies.

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Caltrans, RCTC and Menifee highway and road projects are continuing this month Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

As the California Department of Transportation has almost completed its work on Highway 74 through Hemet and Menifee upgrading curb ramps to Americans with Disabilities Act standards, it will begin similar ADA upgrades to signal and lighting systems on state Route 111 in Palm Springs. The Palm Springs project was awarded to Calpromax Engineering Inc. of Placentia. Crews will be working at various locations on Route 111 from Golf Club Drive to West Gateway Drive. Work will also take place at the 39 intersections. If motorists are driving in Palm Springs, expect lane closures Mondays through Fridays from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a minimum of one lane open, in each direction, at all times. Some of the side local streets, connected to Route 111, will be closed from a few hours to a few days for reconstruction of cross gutter and/ or repaving. Caltrans is continuing work on Route 74 in Riverside County

from the Riverside and Orange County border to Monte Vista Street just west of Lake Elsinore. Crews will be performing concrete barrier, excavation and paving work in various locations throughout the project zone. Oneway traffic control with flagging and pilot vehicles will be in place from 8 p.m. to 9:59 p.m. During the hours of 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., the route may be closed to through traffic. Residents and commuters will need to utilize the alternate routes to go around the closure each night beginning at 10 p.m. Other work on the highway may be scheduled in the coming weeks. Caltrans is continuing work on the $7.3 million project to install a horizontal drainage system and repair current drainage systems on state Route 74 again near Hemet. Weather permitting, some oneway reversible traffic control will be in place. Work will take place from 0.7 miles east of Blackburn Road to just east of Doe Canyon Road. The project is expected to be complete in late fall 2022. Caltrans reminds motorists to remember to reduce their speed in and surrounding the work zones.

Be advised, weather may also change the work schedules. Know before you go. To stay on top of roadwork in the Inland Empire go to Caltrans District 8 and sign up for commuter alerts. Follow Caltrans for the latest information on Facebook and Twitter. Those needing information in a language other than English, contact Caltrans Public Affairs at 909-383-4631 or TTY 711. Riverside County Transportation Commission cooperating with Caltrans and Lake Elsinore is finishing up its work with striping and other work on the Railroad Canyon/Interstate 15 Interchange project with some daytime and nighttime highway ramp and local street closures. Some closures could still take place as the closeout work continues. Murrieta continues its work on many local and main highways in the city They include: Murrieta Road at Newport Road with Murrieta Road will be closed from Murphy Ranch Road to La Piedra Road as EMWD continues work on the Murrieta Road Transmission Pipeline Project. The closure has been extended and is expected

to remain in place through June 25. For this project, visit http:// www.emwd.org/MurrietaRoad for additional updates on this project. For Palomar Road at Matthews Road, the Case Road storm drain improvements are taking place, but Palomar Road remains open. Southern California Edison is putting in some utilities underground at Goetz Road, north of Kabian Park with intermittent lane closures occurring to support road shoulder work. All lanes have been reopened at Menifee Road, north of Matthews Road, with work there completed. The planned closure of Sun City Boulevard and the west side of Murrieta Road has been delayed until further notice due to shortages of construction material availability. Additional updates about this closure will be provided as new information becomes available. Intermittent traffic control continues on Scott Road between Menifee Road and Briggs Road for Sumac Ridge Utility Work. SoCal Gas line installation continues at Holland Road, but traffic control is no longer in place

at this location as work is nearing completion. SoCal Gas is now in the process of completing paving restoration on Corson Avenue. Restoration of Holland Road is scheduled to take place in the next two weeks. The majority of roadway crack seal work was completed Wednesday, June 15, for Potomac and Meadows roads to complete the pavement rehabilitation pavement work is expected to resume within the next two weeks to complete the pavement rehabilitation project. Traffic signal improvements continue at Garbani and Menifee roads. The work continues to require intermittent traffic control near this intersection. Flagmen are present and assisting with traffic flow as shoulder and drainage improvements continue. For questions on the project or construction updates listed, contact Philip Southard, Menifee’s officer of public information and legislative affairs, at 951-7460654 or at psouthard@cityofmenifee.us. Tony Ault can be reached by email at tault@reedermedia.com.

California bill would make gun owners buy liability insurance Don Thompson THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

California would be the first state to require gun owners to buy liability insurance to cover the negligent or accidental use of their firearms, if lawmakers approve a measure announced Thursday, June 16. “Guns kill more people than cars. Yet gun owners are not required to carry liability insurance like car owners must,” Democratic state Sen. Nancy Skinner said in a statement. She said the costs of gun violence shouldn’t be borne by taxpayers, survivors, families, employers and communities: “It’s time for gun owners to shoulder their fair share.” The state of New York is considering a similar requirement in the wake of numerous recent mass shootings and a rise in gun violence. In January, the Silicon Valley

San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo stops to view a makeshift memorial for the rail yard shooting victims in front of City Hall in San Jose, May 27, 2021. State Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, introduced legislation, Thursday, June 16, 2022, that would require gun owners to carry liability insurance for negligent or accidental use of the firearms.

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city of San Jose approved what’s believed to be the first such insurance requirement in the United States.

California lawmaker scraps plan for preteen vaccine consent Don Thompson THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

California lawmakers Thursday, June 16, amended a bill that would have let preteens be vaccinated against a range of health conditions without their parents’ consent, instead raising the proposed minimum age to 15, which would still be among the youngest in the U.S. Currently, minors age 12 to 17 in California cannot be vaccinated without permission from their parents or guardians, except for vaccinations to prevent sexually transmitted diseases. California state law already allows people 12 and older to consent to the hepatitis B and human papillomavirus vaccines. The bill that cleared the state Senate last month on a 21-8 vote would have allowed those age 12 and up to receive any vaccine that has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including against the coronavirus, even if their parents objected. It would have been the youngest age of consent in any state. Republican Assemblymember Kevin Kiley said in a tweet that the bill was “nowhere close” to having the needed 41 votes to pass the Assembly. Catie Stewart, representative for the bill’s author, Democratic Sen. Scott Wiener, said supporters of the measure were close to having enough votes in the Assembly, but “it wasn’t a slam dunk.” “We think that this will help make it easier,” she said. “And we think the majority of the people who will use, who will take ad-

vantage of this are going to be 15 to 18, so we thought it was a good compromise.” The amendment will not change the lower age of consent for vaccines related to sexually transmitted diseases. Wiener’s measure is the latest coronavirus-related bill to run into headwinds. Several other proposals stalled as the winter pandemic wave subsided, leaving his as perhaps the most controversial remaining legislation. Gov. Gavin Newsom and Sen. Richard Pan both delayed until next year measures relating to school vaccinations, and Assemblymember Buffy Wicks withdrew her bill that would have forced all California businesses to require coronavirus vaccines for their employees. Stewart acknowledged that a lot of members of the Assembly had concerns with the lower age, and “we want to work with people to get this across the finish line.” Alabama allows children to consent to vaccines starting at age 14, Oregon at 15 and Rhode Island and South Carolina at 16. Cities including Philadelphia and District of Columbia, allow children age 11 and up to consent to COVID-19 vaccines, and in San Francisco the age is 12 and older. Republican Assemblymember Heath Flora said raising the age to 15 “does not go far enough.” “The state over the years has tried to give 17-year-olds the right to vote and 12-year-olds the right to make medical decisions,” he said. “But we do not want to prosecute criminals as adults until they’re age 25 because their brains are not fully developed.”

No insurance company will cover the misuse of a firearm, predicted Sam Paredes, executive director of Gun Owners of California.

He said such requirements are an illegal infringement on gun owners’ constitutional rights. “We don’t believe you can put precursors on the exercising of a constitutional right,” Paredes said. “By requiring somebody to get insurance in order to exercise their right to keep and bear arms, that ceases to make it a right.” Skinner is amending an existing bill on another topic to allow gun owners to be held civilly liable if their firearms are used to cause property damage, injury or death. The bill would also require gun owners to have insurance that covers losses or damages from the negligent or accidental use of their firearm. And they would have to keep proof of insurance with their firearm and show it to police if they are stopped for some reason. Paredes had similar objections to a second bill that also would affect gun owners’ costs, this one by imposing an excise tax on firearms and ammunition.

The bill would impose an excise tax equal to 10% of the sales price of a handgun and 11% of the sales price of a long gun, ammunition or parts to build firearms. Democratic Assemblymember Marc Levine estimated his bill would bring in more than $118 million annually that would go toward gun violence prevention programs. Because it would impose a tax, Levine’s bill would require approval by two-thirds majorities in the Legislature. His similar measure last year fell four votes short of the 54 it needed in the 80-member Assembly. The bills are among numerous firearms measures being considered by California lawmakers this year, including one that would make it easier to sue gun-makers and another that would allow private citizens to sue those who traffic in illegal weapons.

California won’t immediately list Joshua tree as threatened Kathleen Ronayne THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

California won’t be listing the iconic western Joshua tree as a threatened species for now after the four-member Fish and Game Commission couldn’t reach agreement Thursday, June 16, on how best to protect the plant from climate change. After deadlocking on whether to list the species under the California Endangered Species Act, commissioners decided to reconsider in October. In the meantime, they voted to pursue more feedback from tribes and directed the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to work on a conservation plan for the species. The desert plant known for its unique appearance, with spiky leaves on the end of its branches, is found in the national park that bears its name about 130 miles east of Los Angeles and through a stretch of desert up to Death Valley National Park. There are two types of trees, the eastern and western, but only the western is up for consideration. If the tree is listed as a threatened species, killing one would require special approval from the state. It would make it harder to remove trees to make way for housing, solar fields or other development projects. The trees are now under conditional protection while the state decides whether to deem them threatened, though some solar development projects have still been cleared to move forward. The Center for Biological Diversity petitioned in 2019 to have the western Joshua tree listed as threatened, saying hotter temperatures and more intense periods of drought fueled by climate change will make it harder for the species to survive through the end of the century. It also argued wildfires and development threats harm the trees’ ability to live and reproduce.

The California Department of Fish & Wildlife said that areas suitable for the western Joshua trees’ growth are likely to decline due to climate change by 2100. But it said in an April report that the tree remained “abundant and widespread,” which lowers the risk of extinction. Staff recommended against listing the species. The commissioners broadly agreed that climate change will put the species in danger over the coming decades. But they were split on whether the Endangered Species Act was the best way to address those concerns. If the Joshua tree is listed as threatened, it would be the first state listing under the Endangered Species Act based primarily on climate change, Brendan Cummings, conservation director for the Center for Biological Diversity, said. Commissioner Erik Sklar said the act, which was designed roughly 50 years ago, may not be the best tool to deal with the effects of climate change. “Listing in no way ensures survival,” Sklar said. “Protecting one species at a time the way we’ve been doing it feels like we’re fiddling while Rome burns.” He pushed for the Department of Fish and Wildlife to work on a conservation plan. He further said the Legislature and governor should bring together everyone with a stake in the trees’ future, including environmentalists, tribes and developers, together to come up with a plan for protecting the species. But commission President Samantha Murray said listing the species would not completely end development of housing or renewable energy projects. She voted to list, as did Vice President Erika Zavaleta. “Listing doesn’t mean that there can’t be housing, that there can’t be renewable energy projects. It just means they’ll happen under a more

careful watch,” Murray said. It’s unknown how many Joshua trees exist in the state, but it could be anywhere from 4.8 million to 9.8 million, said Jeb McKay Bjerke, of the Department of Fish & Wildlife. About 40% of the Joshua trees in the state are on private land. Some local and state politicians and union workers said Wednesday listing the species as threatened would make it harder to move forward with necessary projects, including those that aim to fight climate change by boosting renewable energy. California has set a requirement that 100% of its electricity be produced from non-carbon sources by 2045. San Bernardino County, where many Joshua trees grow, is also a prime location for solar development. The county recently increased the penalties for illegally removing Joshua trees – a $20,000 fine and six months in jail on the third offense. Some of the Joshua tree growth areas that show the most promise for surviving despite the effects of climate change are on private land, Cummings of the Center for Biological Diversity said. Joshua trees already are not reproducing as fast as they once did and some research shows that by the middle of next decade it will be very hard for some young Joshua trees to survive, he said. Listing the species as threatened would help create plans for protecting them in key areas. “The goal is not that no Joshua tree anywhere can be removed,” he said. “The goal is that if we’re going to save Joshua trees, we need to map out and protect the areas where they’re most likely to survive.” The commission is supposed to have five members to avoid tie votes, but one stepped down in February. Gov. Gavin Newsom hasn’t appointed a replacement.

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CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines for young children Zachary Stieber THE EPOCH TIMES

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention June 18 recommended COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as six months of age. “We know millions of parents and caregivers are eager to get their young children vaccinated and with today’s decision, they can,” Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the CDC’s director, said in a statement. “I encourage parents and caregivers with questions to talk to their doctor, nurse or local pharmacist to learn more about the benefits of vaccinations and the importance of protecting their children by getting them vaccinated,” she added. Walensky acted after the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee unanimously voted to advise the CDC to recommend all children, save for those who have contraindica-

tions to the vaccines, from six months through 5 years of age get the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines, both of which are built on messenger RNA technology. Before that, the Food and Drug Administration authorized the vaccines, based on recommendations from its advisers. No COVID-19 vaccines were available to children under 5 in the United States before this week’s events. Government officials say the age group, comprised of about 19.5 million children, began getting the vaccines June 20. During the CDC advisory panel meeting, advisers said they view the vaccine as an essential way to protect against COVID-19, even though the shots are largely ineffective against infection by Chinese Communist Party virus, which causes COVID-19. “I feel comfortable in saying that vaccinating will be a benefit, a net benefit. We don’t know how

much, but it will be a net benefit. so we are making a decision that will help children that we know now will get a certain level of efficacy,” Dr. Oliver Brooks, one of the members, said after the votes. Members spent portions of the meeting discussing how to best convince parents to vaccinate their children. Surveys indicate that a majority of parents with children under 5 will wait until more information becomes available, will not have their children vaccinated unless the vaccination becomes mandatory or will never have their children vaccinated. The clinical trials that led to the current situation, funded by the companies themselves, were based on the controversial immunobridging technique, which involves a comparison of levels of antibodies between young children and a group of adults. The clinical efficacy against infection was substandard for Moderna’s vaccine, which is two

doses and unreliable for Pfizer’s vaccine, which is three doses. There were no clinical efficacy measurements in terms of protection against severe illness from either trial. The CDC estimates it will take between 670 and 1,300 vaccinations to prevent a single case of COVID-19 and between 6,150 and 12,300 vaccinations to prevent a single hospitalization. Bonnie Maldonado, chairwoman of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Committee on Infectious Diseases, was among those advocating for children to get one of the vaccines. “The AAP strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccines for all infants, children and adolescents who do not have contraindications for using a COVID-19 vaccine authorized for use in their age. This includes primary series, additional doses and/or booster doses as recommended by the CDC,” she said during the meeting.

Others, though, raised concerns about the vaccines’ safety and efficacy. “This is the first vaccine to be distributed under an Emergency Use Authorization and the first vaccine using mRNA technology to be used in humans,” Barbara Loe Fisher, president of the National Vaccine Information Center, told The Epoch Times in an email. “There were a limited number of infants and young children studied and there is no safety data on simultaneous administration of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines when given along with other vaccines. The knowledge base is limited and long-term effects on immune function are not known.” She urged parents who do get their children vaccinated to not assume symptoms like fever that appear following vaccination are unrelated to the vaccines, and to explore reporting symptoms to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System.

SCOTUS seems likely to take up case that could recognize states’ power to regulate elections Matthew Vadum THE EPOCH TIMES

The Supreme Court seems likely to accept a new election law case that Republicans hope will recognize what they say is the preeminent constitutional authority of state legislatures to set the rules for redistricting and congressional and presidential elections, as well as curb the power of state courts to intervene in such disputes. “The U.S. Constitution is crystal clear: state legislatures are responsible for drawing congressional maps, not state court judges, and certainly not with the aid of partisan political operatives,” Tim Moore, a Republican who is the speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives, said in March when he launched an appeal of his state Supreme Court’s order redrawing the state’s electoral map against the wishes of the state’s Republican Partymajority legislature. “We are hopeful that the Supreme Court will reaffirm this basic principle and will throw out the illegal map imposed on the people of North Carolina by its highest court. It is time to settle the elections clause question once

and for all.” The case is Moore v. Harper, court file 21-1271; a petition filed March 17 that was preceded by an emergency application seeking to stay a Feb. 14 ruling by the Supreme Court of North Carolina that required the state to modify its existing congressional election districts for the 2022 primary and general elections. Respondent Rebecca Harper is one member of a group of 25 individual North Carolina voters. On March 7, the Supreme Court turned away the stay application. In an opinion concurring in the denial of the stay, Justice Brett Kavanaugh stated that the high court “has repeatedly ruled that federal courts ordinarily should not alter state election laws in the period close to an election.” The petition was scheduled to be considered by the justices June 16. The court is scheduled to announce decisions on pending petitions June 21. For a petition to be granted, at least four of the nine justices must agree. Republicans say the Constitution directly empowers state legislatures to make rules for the conduct of elections, including presidential elections, and yet

the Supreme Court has reportedly never invoked the so-called Independent State Legislature Doctrine. The doctrine, a favorite of conservative legal thinkers such as radio host Mark Levin who speaks of it frequently, was often advocated by Republicans throughout the 2020 election that they claim was stolen from the incumbent president, Donald Trump. The elections clause in Article 1 states: “The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof.” The presidential electors clause in Article 2 states: “Each State shall appoint, in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of Electors, equal to the whole Number of Senators and Representatives to which the State may be entitled in the Congress.” Four conservative Supreme Court justices have gone on record expressing an interest in ruling on the doctrine and three justices said it applied in the Bush v. Gore case that resolved the disputed 2000 presidential election. Although Kavanaugh turned down the stay application, he noted that the issue “is almost certain to

keep arising until the Court definitively resolves it.” In an opinion dissenting from the same order, Justice Samuel Alito wrote that if the elections clause said the rules were to be prescribed “by each State,” that wording “would have left it up to each State to decide which branch, component or officer of the state government should exercise that power, as States are generally free to allocate state power as they choose.” “But that is not what the Elections Clause says. Its language specifies a particular organ of a state government, and we must take that language seriously,” Alito wrote in a dissent that was joined by Justices Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch. Left-wing election lawyers are dismayed that the Supreme Court could rule on the doctrine. “A ruling endorsing a strong or muscular reading of the independent state legislature theory would potentially give state legislatures even more power to curtail voting rights and provide a pathway for litigation to subvert the election outcomes expressing the will of the people,” University of California–Irvine law professor Rick Hasen, told The Associated Press.

Meanwhile, legal observers are awaiting a Supreme Court opinion as the justices deliberate another case from the Tar Heel State called Berger v. North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP, court file 21-248. Phil Berger, a Republican, is president pro tempore of the North Carolina Senate. The NAACP is the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The court heard oral arguments in the case March 21, as The Epoch Times reported. Berger argued the state’s Republican Party-majority legislature should be allowed to step in to advocate for a voter ID law in court because Josh Stein, the state’s Democratic attorney general, allegedly wasn’t doing enough to defend the statute. It is unclear when the opinion will be issued. The justices are trying to clear a backlog of 18 opinions from the current term— including other cases dealing with abortion, school prayer, gun rights and climate change—before they break for summer recess. The court may release more opinions June 21 and 23.

Costs of COVID-19 lockdowns in Australia outweighed the benefits multiple times Ella Kietlinska and Jan Jekielek THE EPOCH TIMES

After weighing the various costs and benefits of the lockdowns imposed on Australian people during the COVID-19 pandemic, two Australian researchers found that financial and human costs incurred due to lockdowns exceeded the benefits 30 to 35 times. The world has still not acknowledged that the human costs of lockdowns are gargantuan relative to the benefits that they could possibly deliver, even in an island nation like Australia, Gigi Foster, a professor at the University of New South Wales’ School of Economics in Australia, said. Before 2020, lockdowns of the healthy population were not part of the pandemic management plan in Australia because they were considered too costly, Foster told EpochTV’s “American Thought Leaders” program in a June 9 interview. The standard approach in implementing public policies is to perform cost-benefit analysis to evaluate each policy, Foster said. This was not done for lockdowns either in Australia or in the United States, she added. In August 2020, Foster and Sanjeev Sabhlok, then-economist with the government of Victoria in Australia, performed a cost-benefit analysis of lockdown policies for consideration by the Victorian parliament. “After tabulating and calculating, trying to quantify all the various dimensions of costs that lockdowns policies actually cause people to pay, we calculated that lockdowns are about 30 or 35 times more costly than what they could possibly have delivered in benefits,” Foster asserted. An argument is often made that lockdowns will save the population until a vaccine is developed

and that when people get the vaccine, in theory, fewer of them will die, Foster said. However, in Australia there are quite a lot of people dying from COVID-19 right now, she noted. It is true that during the lockdowns and the border closures in Australia, deaths and even infections due to COVID-19 were reasonably low compared to the rest of the world, and the economic performance was also reasonably good for a couple of years, Foster said. As an island nation, Australia has the capacity to close its borders, and seriously decrease the amount of virus that comes in, the professor said. But this is essentially starting on the path of withholding yourself from the rest of the world and letting the rest of the world pay the price of developing herd immunity and doing the technological innovations to fight the virus, she explained. “What we basically did was delay the wave of deaths that we could have had and gotten over with, in 2020,” Foster said. “And now we’re going right back into the same kind of economic distress that the rest of the world is now experiencing.” “If you look right now at (COVID-19) infections and deaths in Australia, and even at the economic indicators, like inflation, it does not look good at all.” The number of new Chinese Community Party virus cases, commonly known as novel coronavirus, as well as the number of COVID-19 deaths in Australia, show a relative increase at the beginning of 2022 in comparison with the prior two years, and they continue to stay on the relatively higher side, according to Worldometer. More than 95% of the Australian population aged 16 and over are fully vaccinated against COV-

ID-19, according to the Australian government. Lockdown costs The driving factor behind imposing lockdowns was how many people would have been saved from COVID-19 deaths, but the trade-off between avoided COVID-19 deaths and the number of people who lost their lives due to pandemic response policies should also be considered, the professor pointed out. An example of deaths due to these “draconian” policies “are people who should have gone to the hospital to get care for a stroke or heart attack or who had their cancer screenings missed,” she added. “Public health should be about all of the public health, for all different dimensions of health.” COVID-19 is a disease caused by the outbreak of the CCP virus. Some may argue that lockdowns “delayed the onset of COVID and thereby enabled the Australian population to be exposed only to mainly a milder variant, when (people) are more vaccinated,” Foster said. “But if we had taken an optimal policy response, where we protected the people who are actually vulnerable to this virus, significantly vulnerable, (such as) the older people, the people with comorbidities, which was clearly the right thing to do even in March 2020, then we would have had far fewer deaths than what we’ve had now.” The lockdown policy impacted more severely poor families where children were out of school and did not have a computer for remote learning, Foster said. The families that had been already struggling in early 2020 because of any number of hardships, such as difficult relationships, substance abuse, being unskilled and having difficulty finding a job, children who did not have enough space in the home to

study, they were the ones who felt the impact of the lockdowns most, Foster explained. “It’s not just the short term costs, which are gargantuan, but it’s also,you’re exacerbating the existing inequality in a society,” she said. There are also costs of wearing masks such as “a huge mountain of environmental waste” if masks are worn daily, as well as human costs, Foster said. Masks prevent people who are deaf or have difficulty hearing from recognizing what others are saying by looking at their lips and impede language acquisition of small children, she explained. “There’s this staggering amount of cost that we have imposed on populations that really has not yet been reckoned with.” Pandemic simulation models Pandemic response policies are often informed by simulation models, but models have limitations, Foster said. Foster said she believes that the main fallacy of these models is that they focus only on the viral transmission and disregard the cost of lockdowns or costs of mitigating the spread. “It’s inherently an uneconomic exercise,” she said. Models are also based on many assumptions which are “just judgment calls,” and they have been wrong in the past, Foster explained. “Previous epidemiological simulations have been wildly off and this time, not surprisingly, they were off again.” It could be excusable in the first few months of the pandemic to base response policies on simulated models, but after the data about the spread of the virus and deaths started coming in, the policies should have been updated, Forest said. She mentioned the spread of the virus on the Diamond Princess and

Ruby Princess cruise ships, and said they offered a way to observe how many people would die from the virus in a closed environment. “We could have learned so much from those if we would just look at the data,” she said. “But there was not any updating.” “Science is about updating, always, “Foster said. The theory should constantly be evaluated against new data and if the data does not fit the theory or predictions, the theory should be modified, she said. Foster used only information from the real world to come up with the counterfactuals and all the estimates for her cost-benefit analysis of lockdowns, she said. “I was not relying on a simulated model. I was relying on what has happened in different places in the world with this virus.” “Part of the draw of the model, the seduction of the model, is that it seems to be a way to simplify what is an incredibly complex reality, particularly now when we have this bombardment constantly with information through the internet, social media, everything.” Foster also warned people against living in a fantasy world where one can simply press a pause button on an economy and when the pause is released all would be back to normal. “That’s not consistent with the way that the economic system actually works.” After an economy is paused, people have to make choices as “they have to compensate for what’s been done to them,” Foster said. They may change the way they allocate their resources and how they interact in the marketplace; they may even change jobs, she explained. When the economy is resumed it is not in the same place it was before. There are broken links and people and their lives have changed, Foster added.

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Group alleges county’s redistricting failed to reflect Latino interests City News Services SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

The ACLU of Southern California announced a lawsuit Wednesday, June 15, against Riverside County over alleged discriminatory redistricting of supervisorial districts based on the 2020 census. County officials countered that the process involved “rigorous statistical analysis” and was predicated on a wide cross-section of interests, including ethnic demographics. The ACLU is representing Inland Empire United, and particularly six plaintiffs, in a legal challenge to the supervisorial map redraws, which were completed in December after multiple public hearings and studies. The county’s five supervisorial districts must be redesigned after each decennial census because of population changes. The redistricting proposal on which the board finally settled was approved in a 4-1 vote, Dec. 14, with Supervisor Manuel Perez dissenting.

“For months, Riverside residents demanded the county to do the right thing and adopt maps that would lead to equitable and fair representation,” Michael Gomez, executive director of Daly Inland Empire United, said. “Instead, the supervisors ignored the community and adopted maps that would ensure they had easier re-elections. The supervisors’ redistricting plan is a classic case of politicians putting their own interests over people.” The plaintiffs are alleging violations of Assembly Bill 849, the Fair & Inclusive Redistricting and Political Subdivisions Act, incorporated in state law last year. “Through rigorous statistical analyses by well-respected experts and consultants, the county ensured that all voters have a meaningful opportunity to elect the candidates of their choice,” the county said in a statement released to City News Service in response to the lawsuit. “The county followed a rigorous method analyzing citizen voting age population data,

racially polarized voting analysis ... in addition to holding many community meetings and public hearings to ensure that residents have fair and equal representation.” One of the maps supported by Perez, Inland Empire United and the ACLU would have sliced multiple cities and communities into disparate parts, particularly on the west side of the county. “It’s the only map that ... allows for an effective opportunity to elect preferred candidates and does not crack or dilute the Latino vote,” Perez said in December. The overriding goal of the board, however, as stated by former Chair Karen Spiegel and others, was to attempt to keep as many communities as possible “whole,” maintaining contiguity without cutting directly through established localities. In addition to aiming for the numeric baseline of 483,637 residents per district, there were other considerations, including adhering to components of the 1965 Vot-

ing Rights Act, which prohibit “racially polarized voting,” and mandating that communities of color not be divided up so as to lose their influence in elections. Inland Empire United and the ACLU said the redistricting failed to ensure districts are more inclusive of Latino voters in Jurupa Valley, Moreno Valley and Perris. “The warehousing industry in Riverside has seen unmatched economic growth in the Southland,” plaintiff Daisy Lopez of Eastvale said. “Because of the county’s redistricting plan, our family and friends who work in these warehouses have little to no say on where the profits go and how they can help improve our quality of life.” Like the rest of California, the county’s efforts to research and refine district boundaries were delayed by the U.S. Census Bureau’s postponements in the compilation and release of data because of the coronavirus public health lockdowns. The process got underway before the end of last summer,

leading to a series of public hearings and the eventual production of a half-dozen maps containing proposed redraws. “We have to make the best of the districts we have,” Spiegel said in December. “People are happy where they live, and they’re fighting for their districts. I’m a proponent of what’s best for the county.” The final map adopted by the board expanded Perez’s and Spiegel’s 4th and 2nd districts, respectively, dramatically compressed Supervisor Kevin Jeffries’ 1st District, and altered the boundaries of Supervisor Chuck Washington’s 3rd District and Supervisor Jeff Hewitt’s 5th District, though neither ceded much territory. “The new supervisorial map is fully compliant with the Federal Voting Rights Act and the California Fair Maps Act,” the county said. “The new supervisorial map has at least two effective Latino opportunity-to-elect districts.”

Man to stand trial Man who sexually abused Wildomar for allegedly sexually girls sentenced assaulting Banning woman City News Service During a hearing at the Southwest at a residence in the 21000 block of City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

A 28-year-old probationer accused of sexually assaulting a Banning woman at her apartment must stand trial for rape and other felonies, a judge ruled Wednesday, June 15. Garret Anthony Lopez of Hemet was arrested in March following the alleged attack in the 200 block of North Hargrave Street, near Williams Street. Following a preliminary hearing at the Banning Justice Center, Riverside County Superior Court Judge Jorge Hernandez found there was sufficient evidence to warrant a trial on the rape count, as well as assault with intent to commit mayhem and sexual battery. The judge scheduled a postpreliminary hearing arraignment for Wednesday, June 29, and left

Lopez’s bail set at $55,000. He’s being held at the nearby Smith Correctional Facility. According to the Banning Police Department, in the predawn hours Sunday, March 6, the defendant allegedly visited the victim, with whom he was acquainted, at her residence and attacked her. The specific circumstances weren’t provided, and the victim’s identity was not disclosed. After he left the location, the woman contacted police, culminating in an investigation that led to police officers taking Lopez into custody without incident the following day at his workplace in Cabazon, police said. According to court records, the defendant has no documented previous felony convictions; however, he does have two previous misdemeanor convictions for driving under the influence.

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A 42-year-old man who sexually assaulted two Wildomar girls multiple times over a nine-year span was sentenced Friday, June 17, to 40 years to life in state prison. Jose Luis Rodriguez of Lake Elsinore in April admitted one count of rape and one count of sexual assault on a child under 10 years old under a plea agreement with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. In exchange for his admissions, prosecutors dropped six related charges.

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Lime Street in Wildomar. In both instances, Rodriguez was identified as the perpetrator. Olguin said that further investigation revealed a series of assaults on the girls, though no details were disclosed regarding their relationship to the defendant. Court documents only confirmed that they both knew him. The children were victimized between January 2012 and January 2021. Rodriguez had no documented previous felony convictions in Riverside County.

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Justice Center in Murrieta, Superior Court Judge Stephen Gallon certified the terms of the plea agreement and imposed the sentence stipulated by the prosecution and defense. Rodriguez was arrested in February 2021 following a sheriff’s investigation into the defendant’s encounters with the victims, identified in court documents only as “I.R.” and “S.O.” According to sheriff’s Sgt. Julio Olguin, deputies were contacted on Feb. 1 regarding a molestation in the 33000 block of Jamieson Street in Lake Elsinore, as well as

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Last weekend I was at the park with my family when I heard a young girl on the merry-go-round, about 11 years old, proclaim to the other younger children around her, “I have no gender.” I looked at the other adult with me, wondering if he just heard what I heard. “They have no idea what they are saying,” he said. “They have no idea what they are talking about.” Where did this little girl hear this? Maybe she was just throwing out controversial statements for shock value to children on the merry-go-round who did not understand what she was talking about. But what adult is responsible for planting that idea in her mind and starting that confusion? She was clearly, unmistakably a girl and clearly too immature to make life-altering decisions for herself. I witnessed this the same day that women athletes and their parents who have fought for the right for women to compete only against other biological women in women’s sports were celebrat-

ing. Federation Internationale de Natation, or FINA, the world governing body for aquatic sports such as swimming, diving, waterpolo, synchronised and open water swimming, made the decision to ban transgender women from competing in the women’s events, starting immediately. In FINA’s updated policy, maleto-female transgender athletes are eligible to compete only if “they can establish ... that they have not experienced any part of male puberty beyond Tanner Stage 2 (of puberty) or before age 12, whichever is later,” Reuters reported. This was certainly a win for women athletes. Biological males, whether they wear lipstick or not, typically have larger shoulders, muscles, lung capacity and hearts. Girls who have trained for years have the right to those medals and scholarships that are legitimately theirs without having to unfairly compete against boys and men which was the whole reason for girls sports in the first place. In a Newsweek online forum, Journalist Abigail Shrier cited stats from the website https:// boysvswomen.com/#/ and wrote, “Allyson Felix, a contender for the title of fastest female sprinter in the world, holds more Olympic medals than even Usain Bolt. Her lifetime best for the 400-meter is 49.26 seconds. Based on 2018 data, nearly 300 high school boys in the U.S. alone could beat it.” Shrier’s best-selling book, Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters (2020), was named a “Best Book” by the Economist and the Times (of London). It has been translated into five languages.

So while it’s a win for female athletes, what caught my attention was also the rest of the policy. The Associated Press reported, “FINA members widely adopted a new ‘gender inclusion policy’ Sunday, June 19, that only permits swimmers who transitioned before age 12 to compete in women’s events. The organization also proposed an ‘open competition category.’ “This is not saying that people are encouraged to transition by the age of 12. It’s what the scientists are saying, that if you transition after the start of puberty, you have an advantage, which is unfair,” James Pearce, who is the spokesperson for FINA president Husain Al-Musallam, told The Associated Press. Holy cow, so I get what they are saying, but what the heck? This can’t be good, especially with children’s minds being influenced by activists and cultural icons. I expect we’ll see more children making life-long decisions about their sexuality, of which they have inadequate maturity and understanding. And adults will be there encouraging and affirming them, rather than counseling them, which in some states is illegal. The mental health crisis will get worse and the suicide rates will increase. While female athletes celebrate, my hope is that the children who have transitioned and regretted it will gain more of a voice so that woke parents who may be truly trying to do the right thing for their child will have more information from children and adults who wish they would have had less affirmation and more sound counseling.

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Local hero Jeromy West honored at NASCAR race Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

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The Anza Community Hall hosted a nonprofit meet and greet and open house Saturday, June 11. The hall was filled with local community activists, helpful nonprofits and curious residents, with all participants enjoying complimentary hot dogs, cupcakes and cookies as they all got to get to know one another. “It was encouraging to see the community organizations come together again. I hope to see more of this in the future,” Jennifer Williams said. Participating organizations included the Redshank Riders, Anza Chamber of Commerce, Chair Boundless Self Defense, Kids of Anza, Anza Quilters, Anza Thimble Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1873, Anza Civic Annika Knoppel, left, and Robyn Garrison promote community unity at the Anza Community Hall’s open house nonprofit meet and greet event Saturday, June 11. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo

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ment League will present Miss Anza at Minor Park bandshell at Highway 371 and Contreras Road in Anza. The event will follow the Anza Days patriotic Independence Day theme. For more information, call Lorraine Elmore at 951-7630033. Anza Days – Saturday, July 2, at 11 a.m. Sponsored by Anza Civic Improvement League, the traditional annual event will feature floats, flags, equestrians, local businesses, car clubs and more. After the parade, the party will continue at the park with music, food, vendors, a beer garden, a giant Jenga competition, playground and more. The parade will start on Bahrman Road and will proceed up Highway 371, turning right on Contreras Road. Parade entries must be received by Thursday, June 30. Applications for the parade and vendors may be picked up from Lorraine’s Pet Supply and the Anza ERA Realty. For more information, visit http://anzacivic. org/ or www.facebook.com/AnzaCivicImprovementLeague/. Regular Happenings ONGOING – Anza Electric Cooperative and F.I.N.D. Food Bank offers a free mobile food pantry the second Saturday of every month at the AEC office, 58470 Highway 371, from 10:3011:30 a.m. All are welcome. CalFresh application assistance and free community health services are also available. Bring your own reusable bags to take food home. Volunteers welcome. For more information, contact the AEC office at 951-763-4333. Hamilton High School – Find out what is happening using Hamilton’s online calendar at http:// www.hamiltonbobcats.net/apps/ events/calendar/. Hamilton Museum – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays at 39991 Contreras Road in Anza. For more information, call 951-763-1350 or visit http://www.hamiltonmuseum. org. Find them on Facebook at “Hamilton-Museum-and-RanchFoundation.” Backcountry Horsemen Redshank Riders – Meeting monthly on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. Locations change, so please contact Mike by email at stumblinl55@gmail.com or by calling (951) 760-9255. Health, exercise, resources and recovery meetings Fit after 50 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday and Friday mornings at Anza Community Hall. Free. Wear comfortable clothes and supportive shoes. Call or text instructor Teresa Hoehn, at 951-751-1462 for more information. Narcotics Anonymous Meeting – 6 p.m. Every Tuesday at Shepherd Of The Valley Church, 56095 Pena Road, in Anza. Open participation. Veterans’ Gathering Mondays – 9-11 a.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 39075 Contreras Road, in Anza. Men and women veterans come to share and help each other deal with post-traumatic stress disorder and other difficulties. Call John

Sheehan at 951-923-6153. If you need an advocate to help with VA benefits, call Ronnie Imel at 951659-9884. The Most Excellent Way – Christ-centered recovery program for all kinds of addiction meets Fridays from 7-8:30 p.m. and Tuesdays from 8-10 a.m. Program is court approved; child care is provided. Transportation help is available. The group meets at 58050 Highway 371; the cross street is Kirby Road in Anza. AA Men’s Meeting – 7 p.m. Meetings take place Thursdays at 39551 Kirby Road in Anza, south of Highway 371. Alcoholics Anonymous – 8 p.m. Wednesday evenings at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road in Anza. For more information, call 951-763-4226. Bereaved Parents of the USA – The Aguanga-Anza Chapter of BPUSA will hold its meetings at 6 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 49109 Lakeshore Blvd. in Aguanga. For more information, contact chapter leader Linda Hardee at 951-5512826. Free Mobile Health Clinic – Open every third Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointment is needed. Uninsured may only be seen in the Anza Community Hall’s parking lot or inside the hall. Medication Assistance and Treatment for Opioid Dependence – Get treatment for heroin addiction. Transportation to the clinic is provided. For more information, contact Borrego Health’s Anza Community Health Center, 58581 Route 371, in Anza. For more information, call 951-7634759. Food ministries F.U.N. Group weekly food ministry – Deliveries arrive noon Thursdays at the Anza Community Hall. To order a paid box and help feed those who can’t afford to pay, drop off payment and cash donations by Thursday at 1:30 p.m., to ERA Excel Realty, 56070 Highway 371, in Anza. Pay inside or drop off during the day in the red box outside. To drop it off, put name and request on an envelope with payment inside. A $30 box has about $100 worth of food and feeds six people. Half boxes are available for $15. Food is delivered once a week to those who cannot find a ride. For more information, call Bill Donahue at 951-288-0903. Living Hope Christian Fellowship Community Dinner – 1 p.m. Dinners are held the last Sunday of the month at the Anza Community Hall. All are welcome. Donations of time, money, etc. are always welcome. Food for the Faithful – 8 a.m. The food bank hands out food the last Friday of the month until the food is gone. The clothes closet will be open too. Emergency food handed out as needed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. FFF is a non-denominational nonprofit. All in need are welcome; call Esther Barragan at 951-763-5636.

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Bible Studies The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Anza – Sunday Sacrament is held 10 a.m.; Sunday School is 11 a.m. Priesthood/Relief Society meets noon; Wednesday Boy Scouts gathers 6 p.m. and Youth Night is 7 p.m. For more information, call Ruiz at 951-445-7180 or Nathan at 760-399-0727. The Wednesday Genealogy/Family History Class, 5-8 p.m., is open to the public at 39075 Contreras Road in Anza. Native Lighthouse Fellowship – 10 a.m. The group meets the first Saturday of the month, and breakfast is served. All are welcome to fellowship together at the “Tribal Hall” below the casino in Anza. For more information, call Nella Heredia at 951-763-0856. Living Hope Bible Study – 8-10 a.m. Tuesdays at Living Hope Christian Fellowship, 58050 Highway 371, in Anza. All are welcome. For more information, call Pastor Kevin at 951-763-1111. Anza RV Clubhouse – 7 p.m., the second Wednesday of the Month, Pastor Kevin officiates at 41560 Terwilliger Road in Anza. Monthly Christian Men’s Breakfast – 9 a.m. Breakfast takes place the fourth Saturday of each month and rotates to different locations. Contact Jeff Crawley at 951-763-1257 for more information. Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church – 10 a.m. Weekly Wednesday Bible study takes place at 56095 Pena Road in Anza. Call 951-763-4226 for more information. Valley Gospel Chapel – 7 a.m. Saturday Men’s Study meets weekly with breakfast usually served at 43275 Chapman Road in the Terwilliger area of Anza. For more information, call 951763-4622. Anza First Southern Baptist Church – 9 a.m. The church offers Sunday school for all ages with a 10:30 a.m. worship service and 6 p.m. for prayer and Bible study. Youth ministry meets Mondays from 6-8 p.m. The women’s Bible study meets Thursdays at 10 a.m., but it is on hiatus through the summer. Celebrate Recovery meets Fridays; doors open at 5:30 p.m. with large group meeting, 6-7 p.m.; small group share, 7-8 p.m. and Cross Talk Cafe, 8-8:30 p.m. Church is located at 39200 Rolling Hills Road in Anza. For more information, contact at 951-7634937, anzabptistchurch@gmail. com or http://www.anzabaptistchurch.com. Clubs High Country Recreation – Second Monday of the month attend committee meetings at ERA Excel Realty in Anza. For more information, call Albert Rodriguez at 951-492-1624 or Robyn Garrison at 805-312-0369. HCR Bingo fundraisers – 6:30-9:30 p.m. second and fourth Fridays at Anza Community Hall. Anza Valley VFW Post 1873 – Capt. John Francis Drivick III Post, the Ladies’ and Men’s Auxiliaries are located at 59011 Bailey Road in Anza. Mail P.O. Box 390433. Request monthly newsletter and or weekly menu by email at vfw1873anzaca@ gmail.com. For more information, call 951-763-4439 or visit http:// vfw1873.org. High Country 4-H Club – 6:30 p.m. Meetings are on the third Wednesday of the month, except February, at Anza Community Hall. 4-H Club is for youth 5 to 19 years old offering a variety of projects. High Country 4-H Club is open to children living in the Anza, Aguanga and surrounding areas. For more information, call Allison Renck at 951-663-5452. Anza Valley Artists Meetings – 1 p.m. Meetings are the third Saturday of each month at various locations. Share art, ideas and participate in shows. Guest speakers are always needed. For more information, call president Rosie Grindle at 951-928-1248. Find helpful art tips at http://www.facebook.com/AnzaValleyArtists/. Anza Quilter’s Club – 9:30 a.m. to noon. Meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road, in Anza.

Anza Valley Lions Club – The Anza Valley Lions Club has been reinstated and is open to all men and women who want to work together for the betterment of the community. The group is working on securing a new venue for meetings. Meetings and events are posted on the Anza Lions Club of Anza Valley Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/LionsofAnzaValley. For more information, email president Greg Sandling at President. AnzaLions@gmail.com or Chris Skinner at Secretary.AnzaLions@ gmail.com. Boy Scouts Troop 319 – Cub Scouts meet 6 p.m. every Tuesday, and Boy Scouts meet 7 p.m. every Wednesday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Contreras Road, south of state Route 371, in Anza. For more information, call Richard Hotchkiss at 951-551-3154. Boys Scouts Troop 371 – Boy Scouts meet at Lake Riverside Estates. For more information, call Ginny Kinser at 909-702-7902. Civil Air Patrol – Squadron 59 is looking for new members of all ages. For more information, call squadron commander Maj. Dennis Sheehan from the Anza area at 951-403-4940. To learn more and see the club’s meeting schedule, visit http://www.squadron59.org. Fire Explorer Program – 6 p.m. The program meets every second, third and fourth Tuesday of the month at Fire Station 29 on state Route 371 in Anza. Call 951763-5611 for information. Redshank Riders – 7 p.m. Backcountry horsemen meet at the Little Red Schoolhouse in Anza, the second Thursday of each month. Visit http://www. redshankriders.com or call Carol Schmuhl for membership information at 951-663-6763. Anza Thimble Club – The club meets the first Thursday of the month at Valley Gospel Chapel, 43275 Chapman Road in Anza. The social hour is 11:30 a.m., and lunch is served at noon. Contact Carol Wright at 951-763-2884 for more information. Organizations Terwilliger Community Association – 6 p.m. Second Monday of the month at VFW Post 1873, 59011 Bailey Road, in Anza. Potluck dinner open to all. For more information, call Tonie Ford at 951-763-4560. From the Heart Christian Women’s Ministries – Noon. Monthly luncheon and guest speaker are held the second Saturday of each month. The $5 charge covers lunch at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road, in Anza. From the Heart helps the area’s neediest children and invites all women and men to join in their mission. Donate or help with the rummage sales twice a year to raise funds for the cause or other events. For more information, call president Christi James at 951-595-2400. Anza Community Hall – 7 p.m. General membership meetings are held the fourth Thursday of the month. Memberships cost $20 per person or $35 per business, and both get one vote. No government funds are allocated for the Hall, which pays its bills through memberships and swap meets. Voting members receive discounts off hall rentals, swap meet booths and save on propane gas from Ferrellgas. Mail membership to: Anza Community Building Inc. at P.O. Box 390091, Anza, CA 92539. The hall is located at 56630 Highway 371 in Anza. Swap meet held each Saturday of the month, weather permitting, early morning to 1 p.m. Vendors wanted. For more information, call 951-282-4267. Anza Civic Improvement League – 9 a.m. meets the first Saturday of each month at the Little Red Schoolhouse. The league maintains Minor Park and Little Red School House, which are both available to rent for events. No government funds are allowed; the membership pays the bills – $10 a person, $18 family or $35 business membership. For more information, visit http:// www.anzacivic.org.

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Anza Days quickly approaches Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

Anza residents big and small like this one are eagerly awaiting the annual Anza Days events the first weekend in July.

The excitement is brewing as the fun-filled weekend of Anza Days approaches. For decades, the event has been a festive part of the community and its history and never fails to be an entertaining and fun combination of celebrations put on by civic organizations and a great number of volunteers. The Miss Anza pageant will take place Thursday, June 30, in Minor Park beginning at 6 p.m. The Anza Days committee is still accepting applicants for the popular contest held every year the week before Anza Days. More information is available at Lorraine’s Pet Supply. Friday, July 1, starting at 5:30 p.m., the Community Hall will be serving a Stoney Stone’s famous pit barbecue and chicken, beans, salad and bread. The subject of rave reviews, Stoney’s BBQ is one of the culinary highlights of the weekend. After the meal, an old-time country hoe-down will commence, featuring the Barnyard Boyz playing their country and rock favorites from 7 until 11 p.m. Tickets for Community Hall members are $20 per person and $10 for children

and $25/$15 for nonmembers. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Saturday, July 2, beginning at 8 a.m., the Thimble Club ladies will serve their legendary pancake breakfast at Minor Park, which will include fluffy pancakes accompanied by a slice of watermelon, scrambled eggs, sausage links, coffee and orange juice. Always a success, the charity event is a great start to the day’s activities. The ladies know how to put on a wonderful event and all proceeds collected are dispersed to local charities in need. Floats, equestrian groups, vintage cars and more will line up along Bahrman Road starting at 8 a.m. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. with the AxleBenders OffRoad Club SoCal stacking three patriotically decorated Jeeps as a backdrop for Anza’s singer Kathy Blair’s rendition of the national anthem. Stoney Stone has been named the Grand Marshal of the event. The parade will travel between Bahrman and Contreras roads, along Hwy. 371 through the heart of Anza. Parking is encouraged off the highway in the open fields and

parking lots, to keep the side of the road open for spectators. Sunscreen and plenty of drinking water is advised. Some families stake out their parade-viewing spots the night before. Good-natured competition occurs as people jockey for the best positions as the celebration begins. In addition to the fun floats and groups, the children will delight in getting hosed down by the fire trucks and scrambling after hard candies thrown by the parade participants all along the route. After the parade, the party will continue at Minor Park with music, food, vendors, a beer garden, a giant Jenga competition, playground and more starting at noon until 5 p.m. The Kids of Anza’s Anza Summer Nights concert will finish off the day from 6 until 10 p.m. with foot-tapping tunes, food and games. The Anza Days festivities have been a highlight in the community for decades and this year will be no exception. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

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WEST from page AVO-1 countless others. God bless LCPL Jeromy West.” Bell made his fourth NASCAR Cup Series start at Charlotte Motor Speedway Sunday, May 29 in the Coca-Cola 600. The 27-year-old driver capitalized on a late race crash to finish fifth in the longest 600-mile race in sports history. “Last night I got to spend time with LCPL Jeromy West’s family and friends. We lost him Nov. 25, 2006 in Iraq. Fifth place finishes are nice, but we wouldn’t be able to do what we do without the sacrifices these brave men and women make. This is what Memorial Day is about,” Bell said. West was killed in action in the Anbar Province of Iraq. West joined the United States Marines after graduating from high school and proudly served his country. “Our daughter Kellie works for Toyota and they chose Jeromy to honor that weekend,” West-Klopf explained. “The entire day was like a dream. Seeing Jeromy’s name on the car and all the social media that surrounded it was so special. It really helped us work through what is normally a tough, quiet weekend for us. We can’t thank Toyota, NASCAR, Joe Gibbs Racing and Christopher Bell enough for the happiness they brought our family. Toyota took such good care of us and made sure we were comfortable and gave us memories that will last a lifetime.” The group participated in a meet and greet with members of the band Lynyrd Skynyrd, who are the performers of West’s favorite song, “Simple Man.” West is fondly remembered as a Hamilton High School football and wrestling star, best friend to many and the proud owner of a marvelous, mischievous sense of humor. During his senior year in 2004, West signed up to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps. A couple of weeks after graduation, he left for boot camp. “I was scared,” his mother said. “I actually told his recruiter to leave him alone. He was only 17 and I wasn’t sure he knew what he was getting himself into.” Despite her objections, West said he really wanted to be a Marine and she ended up signing the papers. Because he was 17, he required a parent’s signature to enlist. Bootcamp was easy for West and he said that playing Bobcat football at Hamilton really prepared him for it. He was very proud to become a Marine. “Something about being dirty and blowing things up really made him happy,” his mother said. “He enjoyed his training even though it was physically and mentally challenging. But they were preparing him for his unit, preparing him to go to war.” West was trained as a Mortarman, providing indirect fire in support of the rifle squads/platoons/ companies and the infantry and battalions, according to the United States Marine Corps. West was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, an infantry battalion in the USMC based out

of Marine Corps Base Hawaii and consisting of approximately 1,000 Marines and sailors. He left for the Middle East in the summer of 2005 and spent his 19th birthday and the following Christmas in Afghanistan. West didn’t like to talk about his deployments and his family didn’t pressure him. Afghanistan stories were more about living conditions, the children in the villages and how it made him feel grateful and proud to be an American. The short time in Iraq was about battles and friends being injured. “When we found out he was going to Haditha, I could tell he was worried even though he downplayed it. I was devastated to know he was going there. I knew it was going to be dangerous and hard for him and it was,” West-Klopf said. He spent his 20th birthday there and was killed two months later, his mother revealed. The troops were in Albu Hyatt. West had just walked up the stairs to the roof to start his watch when he was struck by a sniper’s bullet. According to his friends, he didn’t suffer and he wasn’t alone, but it was life changing for so many of the men. His friends still remember him and to this day still have a Corona beer in his honor. He has a brick in Albuquerque at the Veterans Memorial and also in Temecula at the Veterans Memorial at the duck pond. There’s a bench at Lake Riverside Estates with his name on it at his favorite fishing spot. His memorial service was held at the Hamilton High School football field, with his friend and musician Ben Robinson performing West’s favorite song, “Simple Man.” The event was attended by West’s friends, family, admirers, schoolmates, teachers and fans. “All these years later and I still get messages from his Marine brothers about him. We honor him in everything we do and in the way we live our lives. He would have wanted his friends and family to live their best,” his mother said. “After all that’s why he served that’s why he became a Marine. To ensure we were all safe and to protect the freedoms we all enjoy. My favorite quote of his is, ‘I love my job, I love being a Marine.’” The once-in-lifetime NASCAR memorial for West will be forever cherished by his friends and family. “Being able to share this day with Jeromy’s best friends was

Members of Jeromy West’s entourage pose for pictures with members of the Lynyrd Skynyrd band at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Coca Cola 600 race Sunday, May 29. Anza Valley Outlook/Courtesy photos

Members of Jeromy West’s group pose for pictures with the No. 20 Toyota Camry driven by Christopher Bell at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Coca Cola 600 race.

amazing and gave us a chance to reminisce and tell stories, to laugh and cry,” West-Klopf said. “We want to make sure that Jeromy is never forgotten that he’s talked about and that his sacrifice is known to everyone. He is our hero and always will be. We miss him so much but I knew he was there with us all day.” Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

Eric Robbins, left, Jeromy West and Ben Robinson celebrate West’s graduation from boot camp in 2004.

Ron Klopf, left, Steven and Brandi Barres, Lisa West-Klopf, Christopher Bell, Andrew Matti, April Arrington, Ben Robinson and Marcos Otero make up the group honoring Marine LCPL Jeromy West by Team Toyota at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Coca Cola 600 race Sunday, May 29.

Driver Chrostopher Bell and Jeromy West’s group, including his friends and parents, stand beside the No. 20 Toyota Camry race car that is marked with West’s name at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Coca Cola 600 race.

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Up in Smoke and Vape shop inspired by family and community Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

Customers entering the Up in Smoke and Vape shop in Anza are greeted by a riot of color and a French Bulldog named Chunk Norris. Splashes of graffiti-inspired artwork decorate the walls of the shop, and colorful items populate the clean display cases. There is a rack featuring tie dyed apparel with the Up in Smoke and Vape logo. The proprietor of the shop, Spaso Ilich, has worked hard to make the store a reality. “My cousin Matt said I should open a smoke shop, so I did,” he said. “My grandmother owned and ran a bar on the southside of Chicago for 25 years, and she inspired me to be a business owner.” All his family members fully support his journey into the retail realm, he added.

Having opened in mid-February, Ilich has worked hard to earn his customers’ loyalty by providing quality items for the smoking and vaping crowd. In return, they have given the store a five-star rating on Google. Sunday, June 5, Ilich sponsored a concert to celebrate his dedicated customers, featuring Spray Allen and the Thrill Killers. The punk icons entertained the crowd, while free hamburgers and sodas were dispersed and vendors set up to sell custom apparel and gifts. “I am glad to be here to support my friends,” Spray Allen frontman Daniel Lonner said. Ilich said the most challenging thing about opening a store in Anza has been “the disregard for more business in our lovely community.” “People have tried their best to close me down,” Ilich said. “I keep persevering though despite all of the hurdles and obstacles. I

Store mascot Chunk Norris greets visitors to the new Up in Smoke and Vape shop in Anza. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo

am here to stay and to serve our community.” The Up in Smoke and Vape shop is located at 56461 Cahuilla

Road in Anza, next to Once Upon a Thread Thrift Store. For more information, 951744-4168.

Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

Riverside Board increases appropriations to meet agencies’ needs in new budget City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors signaled that $27 million in additional appropriations will be accepted as part of the proposed $7.45 billion 2022-23 budget during its Tuesday, June 14, meeting. The budget is slated for final consideration next week. County CEO Jeff Van Wagenen brought forward the proposed new allocations following budget hearings Monday and offered to incorporate them into the final spending blueprint for the upcoming fiscal year, which starts Friday, July 1. In a 4-0 vote – with Chairman Jeff Hewitt absent – the board authorized Executive Office staff to make the changes and resubmit them for the supervisors’ meeting Tuesday, June 21, when the new budget is slated to be tentatively approved. Van Wagenen said the higher appropriations will be covered by discretionary income. The CEO Monday, June 13, struck a cautionary note, saying “we have to protect and preserve our reserves” amid concerns about a turn in the nation’s economy, with unknowns on the horizon, including the threat

from galloping inflation. The total proposed budget for county government in 2022-2023 is roughly 8% larger than the current fiscal year budget, which totaled $6.88 billion. The new budget boasts just over $1 billion in anticipated discretionary revenue, compared to $971 million that swelled county coffers in 2021-2022. The county reserve pool is predicted to reach $368 million by the start of 2022-2023, compared to $284 million now. Executive Office staff indicated property tax receipts, sales and use tax receipts, as well as redevelopment asset liquidation revenues all increased in the current fiscal year. The county received almost $500 million in 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security Act allocations and another $480 million in 2021 American Rescue Plan Act money, and Van Wagenen acknowledged that just under 10% of the federal infusions would be applied for budget stabilization. The funds have been used for homeless and rental assistance programs, along with other social welfare efforts, but they’ve also been appropriated for capital improvement projects. On Monday, District Attorney

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Mike Hestrin said that the district attorney’s office would need an additional $3.6 million to keep from running into the red and maintain baseline operations in the next fiscal year. “As more people pour into Riverside County, we have problems on the horizon,” he told the board. Hestrin submitted a proposed budget seeking $174 million in 20222023, compared to $158.53 million approved in the current fiscal year. The Executive Office agreed to the $3.6 million request. Hestrin noted that the district attorney’s office is under pressure from unceasing state mandates favoring re-adjudications and re-sentencings, forcing prosecutors to revisit cases that have already been disposed. The county’s top prosecutor cited the latest example, Senate Bill 483, which permits inmates to petition for a re-sentencing if their convictions included three-year enhancements for prior offenses, mostly related to drug trafficking. Of all the county public safety agencies, the Sheriff’s Department requires the greatest General Fund support, receiving $885.48 million in 2021-2022. Sheriff Chad Bianco submitted a budget request seeking $950 million in appropriations. The

Executive Office recommended $901 million; however, the revised allocation formula drawn up by Van Wagenen and his staff would include $10 million more in funding for the sheriff. Bianco said shortfalls can be managed, but doing so will require the department to continue to “operate like we’re one of the smallest” sheriff’s agencies in the state, instead of the second-largest. Bianco told the board that the department has benefited from increasing numbers of “lateral hires,” or recruiting law enforcement personnel from other agencies, to swell the patrol ranks. According to the sheriff, he needs more funding to establish the planned Lake Mathews station, which would serve multiple communities directly, including El Cerrito, Gavilan Hills, Temescal Valley and Woodcrest, where patrol personnel from three surrounding stations are dispatched, impacting response times. The phased opening of the Benoit Detention Center in Indio remains a distant goal, with less than one-third of the jail’s inmate beds available due to a lack of staff. “There’s no telling what can be thrown at us and what we’ll have to address in the next couple of years,”

Bianco said. Fire Chief Bill Weiser requested an additional $2.57 million in Proposition 172 public safety sales tax revenue, and Van Wagenen said that request would be met under the revised formula. The Executive Office has recommended a total $419 million in appropriations for the county’s fire operations, which are managed by Cal Fire. The fire department relies on a contract fee paid by the county, as well as revenue streams from the 20 municipalities within the county that contract for county emergency services, to cover costs. Weiser said the additional money would help cover expenses tied to converting three wildland fire stations – Cabazon, Cherry Valley and Poppet Flats – to municipal stations. Additional funds are also required to hire two more fire marshals, purchase an excavator and modernize classrooms at the Ben Clark Public Safety Training Center in Riverside. Van Wagenen said the increased appropriations going into the county spending plan also include $5 million more for the recently established Unincorporated Communities Fund, and $300,000 for the Department of Animal Services, which has struggled with deficits over the last decade.

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the Anza Valley Chamber of Commerce, referred to the segment of Highway 371 running through the area as “slaughter alley” for all the deadly accidents that happen almost weekly. He told the board that crashes would increase with the number of people pouring into the area from the Coachella and Temecula valleys as well as San Diego County, to purchase products at the proposed outlet. “As you know, Anza and her surrounding communities have been mired in unlicensed marijuana grows, police raids, infighting, ignorance of the law, bias and prejudice against those who are in search of this alternative to pharmaceutical intervention,” supporter Dani Rascon said. Sean St. Peter, whose Cannabis 21+ franchise is already in operation in Hemet, Highgrove and Palm Desert, said he had engaged in ongoing community outreach, but he could not cite any official support, with the Anza Valley Municipal Advisory Committee opposing his proposal despite several public presentations. “No mention was made about the petition in support of that I submitted with 60 signatures including five from Yilberto’s owner and workers, or the fact that the planning commission approved it and code enforcement agreed they were in compliance. Opponents are trying to ignore all that. It came down to bodies present. If there had been more people there to nail down supportive points, we’d have won on substantive arguments,” Rascon said. The county Planning Commission approved the proposed 3,966-square-foot operation at 55050 Highway 371, near Cahuilla Road, in a 3-1 vote in April. Cannabis 21+ sought a 10-year development agreement and would have been required to make annual public benefits payments to the county totaling $64,627 for the services needed by the new store, including emergency response. “In addition to the public benefit funds this dispensary will bring to our economically-depressed community, C21+ has already com-

mitted a $5,000 donation to Hope Ranch Animal Sanctuary to combat the problem of loose and stray dogs created by some of the illicit cultivators in our valley,” Rascon said. “C21+ did not create that problem, but they want to help solve it.” The business would have been run seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. with mobile delivery services available. The county has granted 23 conditional use permits for cannabis operations in unincorporated communities since December 2019. Last month, Jeffries complained that only a couple of those permits had resulted in new businesses opening their doors, with other locations static. In one instance, in Lakeland Village, a cannabis outlet that was strongly opposed by residents but granted authorization anyway failed to make the promised enhancements to the surrounding property, which has since fallen into disrepair, with no timeline for opening. The supervisor used that as an example for seeking changes in county regulations that would specify a process of revoking licenses previously granted to marijuana merchants for failure to meet obligations. County attorneys and code enforcement officials are expected to bring a proposal to the board this summer. In addition to Lakeland Village and Highgrove, the board has signed off on cannabis dispensaries and manufacturing facilities in the unincorporated communities of Bermuda Dunes, Coronita, East Hemet, Green Acres, Mead Valley, Temescal Valley, Thousand Palms and Winchester. The county’s 2018 Marijuana Comprehensive Regulatory Framework, codified under Ordinance No. 348, provides for steps that prospective businesses must take to be eligible for permits. Safety and health safeguards are part of the regulatory system. City News Service contributed to this story. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia.com.

Perez abstained. Supervisors Kevin Jeffries and Karen Spiegel joined Washington in voting no. About two dozen people from Anza and Aguanga appeared before the board to speak in opposition to the proposal during the two-hour public hearing. “Anza could be a gem,” resident Audrey Turpin told the board. “The last of the small affordable family ranches are there. Marijuana dispensaries belong in cities, where there’s a police officer five minutes away, not where the response time for a sheriff’s deputy is more than 20 minutes.” Pastor Robert Reece, who presides at one of the two churches close to where the cannabis outlet had been proposed, pointed to the “harmful and destructive” aspects of drug use and said his congregation was strongly opposed to any business that would send a negative message to parishioners, particularly children who would see the marijuana shop and its clientele. Philip Canaday, a member of

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Ribbonwood Art Guild presents Summer Festival of Art June 25 Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

Beautiful artwork and food will be the theme of the day for those attending the Ribbonwood Art Guild’s Summer Festival of Art. The event will be presented at Ricardo Breceda’s Art Gallery in Aguanga, Saturday, June 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local area talents will be displaying their crafts, acrylic works, watercolor paintings, pen and ink renderings, sculpture, woodwork items and more. “Come out and see some fantastic art and enjoy a good meal with Red Dawg’s hot dogs,” artist Lori Jo Wood said. Ricardo Breceda’s Art Gallery is located at 44450 Hwy. 79 in Aguanga, between the Stagecoach Inn and the 371/79 junction. For more information about the

Ribbonwood Art Guild, please visit them at www.facebook.com/ AnzaValleyArtists/. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

Artists such as Lori Jo Wood will show off their art and crafts items at the Ribbonwood Art Guild Summer Festival of Art at Ricardo Breceda’s Art Gallery Saturday, June 25. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo

The 4-H youths have a great time showing off some of their pet projects at the Anza Community Hall’s open house nonprofit meet and greet event Saturday, June 11.

HALL from page AVO-1 Improvement League, From The Heart Christian Women’s Ministries, High Country 4-H, Hwy. 371 Business Association, KOYT 97.1 LPFM Community Radio, Anza Citizens Patrol, High Country Recreation, Lions Club of Anza Valley, Anza Area Trail Town, High Country Youth, Anza Community Building Inc. and the Anza Electric Cooperative Inc. “I had such a great time the other night at the Anza Community Hall open house. It gives me great pleasure to see the community groups working together. Unity in the community is our goal,” Lions Club of Anza Valley president Greg Sandling said. “It was wonderful to see old faces and meet new ones. I might even have to join the quilting group. Those ladies are a gas.” Visitors learned about each of the organizations and many agreed to join or donate to their favorites.

“The organizations that we have within our community strengthens our community as a whole,” Russell Kitchen of Kids of Anza said. “We all ask that you help support our efforts to build a better community for generations to come. We love our town. Please join or support these wonderful organizations.” Between networking with each other and greeting local residents, nonprofit group members made the open house a thoroughly enjoyable and productive event. “It was so refreshing to see all the community in our Community Hall with the same agenda, to bring unity to the community,” Mike Patke, representing Chair Boundless Self Defense, said. The Anza Community Building Inc. is located at 56630 CA-371 in Anza. For more information, please email achgeneral@gmail. com. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

The Anza Quilters enjoy meeting residents at the Anza Community Hall’s open house nonprofit meet and greet event Saturday, June 11.

From the Heart Christian Women’s Ministries members Aurora Perez, left, Christi James and Tammy Marana show visitors what their organization is all about at the Anza Community Hall open house nonprofit meet and greet event Saturday, June 11.

Mike Patke, left, with Chair Boundless Self Defense, spars with Jerry C. Eggering at the Anza Community Hall’s open house nonprofit meet and greet event Saturday, June 11.

Greg Sandling, left, president of the Lions Club of Anza Valley, pals around with Annie Ashby of the Anza Citizen’s Patrol at the Anza Community Hall open house nonprofit meet and greet event Saturday, Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photos June 11.

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Seven lessons God gives about laziness

Zachary Elliott SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

“What’s the secret to my success? I did as little as possible whenever possible,” said no successful person ever. If you want to learn the keys to success, it’s a great idea to learn from successful people. It’s also a great idea to learn from lazy people

so you can avoid their way of life. It might surprise you, but the Bible has a lot to teach us about lazy people. And none of it is good. God pulls no punches when dealing with what he calls the “sluggard.” It stands as a warning to us all not to fall into the sluggard’s trap. Here are seven lessons God gives about laziness, learn them well. Lazy people are on the road to poverty. In a powerful question to lazy people, the Bible asked, “How long will you lie there, you sluggard? When will you get up from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest – and poverty will come on you like a thief and scarcity like an armed man,” in Proverbs 6:9-11. The fastest way to poverty is to

do nothing. It’s as simple as that. Lazy people love to sleep all the time. I’ve met many people who love to sleep in until the late part of the day, which is fine if you’re on vacation. But for some, it’s a lifestyle. The Bible warns us against it. It sayed, “As a door swings back and forth on its hinges, so the lazy person turns over in bed,” and “Do not love sleep or you will grow poor; stay awake and you will have food to spare,” in Proverbs 26:14 and Proverbs 20:13. Lazy people aren’t very smart. The Bible said that “lazy people consider themselves smarter than seven wise counselors,” in Proverbs 26:16. That verse sounds about right, doesn’t it? They always think they know more watching work get done than those actually doing it.

Lazy people want what they haven’t worked for. Sadly, there are some who live with a give-me mentality. They are the ones who just want the free handouts even though they didn’t work for it. Proverbs 13:4 told us what happens to takers when it says, “Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper.” Lazy people are prone to gossip. The Bible said that lazy people “get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also busybodies who talk nonsense, saying things they ought not to” in 1 Timothy 5:13. Lazy people shouldn’t get to eat. In the early church, the apostles pulled no punches with lazy people. They told the church in

Thessalonica, “when we were with you, we gave you this rule: “The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat,” in 2 Thessalonians 3:10. Lazy people are worse than unbelievers. This lesson is where laziness takes on a very serious tone in the Bible. It said, “Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever” in 1 Timothy 5:8. If you take anything away from these lessons, it should be this. God never blesses laziness. Avoid it at all costs. Zachary Elliott is the lead pastor of Fusion Christian Church in Temecula. For more information, visit https://www.fusionchristianchurch.com, http://www.encouragementtoday.tv or find them on Instagram.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVSW 2201372 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: ANA BRENDA GAMA Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: ANA BRENDA GAMA Proposed Name: AIYANA BRENDA GAMA THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 6/30/22 Time: 8:00 AM Dept: S101 The address of the court: 30755-G Auld Road, Suite 1226 Murrieta, CA 92563 Southwest Justice Center A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: 3/1/22 Signed: Joni I. Sinclair, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 3606 PUBLISHED: June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVSW 2203308 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: JENNIFER MICHELLE BAXTER Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: JENNIFER MICHELLE BAXTER Proposed Name: JENNIFER MICHELLE AZANTIAN

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVCO 2202002 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: BRENDA GINER Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. FIONA LOTITO b. FAUSTO LOTITO Proposed Name: a. FIONA GINER b. FAUSTO GINER THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 7/13/22 Time: 8:00 AM Dept: C2 The address of the court: 500 S. Buena Vista Ave Rm 201, Corona, CA 92882 Corona Branch A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: MAY 25 2022 Signed: Tamara L. Wagner, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 3607 PUBLISHED: June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2022

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVMV 2201978 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: MICHAEL ALI QATTAWI Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: MICHAEL ALI QATTAWI Proposed Name: MUOSA ALI QATTAWI THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 07/26/22 Time: 8:00 AM Dept:MV2 The address of the court: 4050 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92501 Riverside Historic Courthouse A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: JUN 01 2022 Signed: Commissioner David E. Gregory, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 3619 PUBLISHED: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVCO 2202297 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: SHQIPE SUKA Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: SHQIPE SUKA Proposed Name: SHQIPE FRLUCKAJ THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 8/3/22 Time: 8:00 AM Dept: C2 The address of the court: 505 S. Buena Vista Ave Rm 201, Corona, CA 92882 Corona Courthouse A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: JUN 15 2022 Signed: Christopher Harmon, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 3628 PUBLISHED: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVSW 2203360 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: ALBERTO DAVID MONTOYA Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: ALBERTO DAVID MONTOYA Proposed Name: ALBERTO DAVID MONROY THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 7-28-22 Time: 8:00 AM Dept: S101 The address of the court: 30755-G Auld Road, Suite 1226 Murrieta, CA 92563 Southwest Justice Center A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: JUN 10 2022 Signed: Marie E. Wood, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 3629 PUBLISHED: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202203417 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. JERKYVILLE U.S.A 2. JERKEYVILLEU.S.A.COM 29107 Celestial Dr, Menifee, CA 92584 County: Riverside Michael Allen Schmidt, 29107 Celestial Dr, Menifee, CA 92584 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Michael Allen Schmidt Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 03/18/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3553 PUBLISHED: April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 Republished: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2022 Second business name was not included in original publication.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 7-21-22 Time: 8:00 AM Dept: S101 The address of the court: 30755-G Auld Road, Suite 1226 Murrieta, CA 92563 Southwest Justice Center A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: JUN 03 2022 Signed: Marie E. Wood, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 3613 PUBLISHED: June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202207734 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. AR2T, LLC 2. APPROVED REALTY & INVESTMENTS 3. GETAWAY HOMES 4. SLIPAWAY HOMES 5. WEEKEND ESCAPE HOMES 6. FOCUSED REALTY & INVESTMENT GROUP 7. SOLD REALTY & INVESTMENT GROUP 8. VALUED REALTY GROUP 9. ADVANCED REALTY & INVESTMENT GROUP 10. SANCTUARY REALTY GROUP 11. ACCOMPLISHED REALTY 22411 Quiet Bay Dr, Corona, CA 92883 County: Riverside Ar2t, LLC, 22411 Quiet Bay Dr, Corona, CA 92883 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company This LLC is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Eric Bernard Robinson, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 06/14/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3622 PUBLISHED: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2022

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202206800 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EQUITY BASEBALL 3850 Vine Street, Suite 230, Riverside, CA 92507 County: Riverside Reynold Sports Management, 3850 Vine Street, Suite 230, Riverside, CA 92507 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Larry Reynolds, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 05/24/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3603 PUBLISHED: June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202206955 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PUREVISION OPTOMETRY 12700 Day St., Moreno Valley, CA 92553 Mailing address: 2529 Chad Zeller Ln, Corona, CA 92408 County: Riverside Purevision Optometry Inc, 1099 E Hospitality Ln, San Bernardino, CA 92408 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 01/01/2022 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Kelsey Nguyen, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 05/26/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3604 PUBLISHED: June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202206460 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SCISSORS 73386 Highway 111 Ste 8, Palm Springs, CA 92260 County: Riverside Bobbie-Jean Castillo, 301 Avenida Andorra, Cathedral City, CA 92234 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 6-02-2022 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Bobbie-Jean Castillo Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 05/18/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3605 PUBLISHED: June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202206736 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SANTA’S CLAUSET 42030 Main St G, Temecula, CA 92590 Mailing address: 42383 Camino Merano, Temecula, CA 92592 County: Riverside a. Traci Michelle Mole, 42383 Camino Merano, Temecula, CA 92592 b. Brynne Sarah Howell, 329 Charles Swisher Court, Fallbrook, CA 92028 This business is conducted by a General Partnership Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Traci Michelle Mole Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 05/23/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3608 PUBLISHED: June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202207049 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DREAMY GIRL BOUTIQUE 29051 Forest View St, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 County: Riverside Jenny “Y” Saucedo, 29051 Forest View St, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Jenny Y Saucedo Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 05/31/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3609 PUBLISHED: June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202207143 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: J & M MARKET 440 River Rd Ste I & M, Corona, CA 92878 Mailing address: 271 E Workman St. #106. Covina, CA 91723 County: Riverside JM Market Inc, 440 River Rd Ste I-M, Corona, CA 92878 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 05/01/2022 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Mario Kassis, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 06/01/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3610 PUBLISHED: June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202207378 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WELLNESS LLC 26690 Madison Ave, Suite 102, Murrieta, CA 92562 County: Riverside Wellness Manufacturing LLC, 24105 Verdun Lane, Murrieta, CA 92562 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company This LLC is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 05/15/2022 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Michael Madayag, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 06/07/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3616 PUBLISHED: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202207563 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WIND ND SEA TOWING 350 Mapes Rd, Perris, CA 92570 Mailing address: 3540 Kurtz St, San Diego, CA 92110 County: Riverside Moshy Investments, Inc., 350 Mapes Rd, Perris, CA 92570 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Viena – Tobia, Managing Member Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 06/09/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3623 PUBLISHED: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202207167 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PETCART 35745 Susan Dr, Wildomar, CA 92595 County: Riverside Frank John Zilko III, 35745 Susan Dr, Wildomar, CA 92595 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Frank John Zilko III Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 06/02/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3611 PUBLISHED: June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202207242 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GRAND OAK REALTY 40150 Avenida Del Tiendas, Murrieta, CA 92562 County: Riverside Coastline Real Estate Group Inc, 40150 Avenida Del Tiendas, Murrieta, CA 92562 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Kajsa Bushman, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 06/03/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3612 PUBLISHED: June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202207497 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. LUCKEY CRATIONZ 2. LUCKEY HANDZ 3. LUCKIER THAN ME 25540 Wedmore Dr, Moreno Valley, CA 92553 County: Riverside Luckey, 25540 Wedmore Dr, Moreno Valley, CA 92553 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Michelle Nicole Luckey Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 05/31/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3617 PUBLISHED: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202207427 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NOLASCO BROS PLUMBING 25240 Noling Ct, Murrieta, CA 92563 County: Riverside Mateo -- Nolasco, 25240 Noling Ct, Murrieta, CA 92563 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Mateo Nolasco Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 06/07/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3618 PUBLISHED: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202207751 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CALIFORNIA SCHOOL OF ENGLISH, INC. 30645 Via Norte, Temecula, CA 91591 County: Riverside California School of English, Inc., 30645 Via Norte, Temecula, CA 91591 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 05/2005 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Christopher Cullen, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 06/14/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3624 PUBLISHED: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202207773 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AJI PANCA 34750 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA 92595 County: Riverside a. Monica Renee Bravo-Dina, 34750 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA 92595 b. Adam Andrew Bravo-Dina, 34750 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA 92595 This business is conducted by a Married Couple Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Monica Renee Bravo-Dina Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 06/15/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3625 PUBLISHED: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202207382 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GRATEFUL MARKET 24400 Canyon Trail, Idyllwild, CA 92549 Mailing address: P.O. Box 2340, Idyllwild, CA 92549 County: Riverside a. Laura - Norris, 24400 Canyon Trail, Idyllwild, CA 92549 b. Jonathan - Norris, 24400 Canyon Trail, Idyllwild, CA 92549 This business is conducted by a Married Couple Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Laura - Norris Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 06/07/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3614 PUBLISHED: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202207521 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE KOBBLER KART 29495 Line Drive, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 County: Riverside Sherry Lynn Burrus, 29495 Line Drive, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Sherry Lynn Burrus Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 06/09/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3620 PUBLISHED: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202207402 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HEMET WATER & ICE 1285 E Florida Ave, Hemet, CA 92543 County: Riverside Juana Lidia Baquero, 26830 Patterson St, Perris, CA 92570 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Juana Lidia Baquero Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 06/07/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3627 PUBLISHED: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202207281 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ALWAYS HEARTFELT HOMES 42165 Patton Place, Murrieta, CA 92562 County: Riverside Always Heartfelt Homes, Inc., 11138 E. Del Amo, Lakewood, CA 90713 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Unikka Wilson, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 06/03/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3615 PUBLISHED: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202207696 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JUZT PICZ 35592 Suzette Court, Winchester, CA 92596 County: Riverside QII WII Goods, 35592 Suzette Court, Winchester, CA 92596 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 06/11/2022 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Quiana Deberry, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 06/14/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3621 PUBLISHED: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202207781 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: COMMUNITY MISSION OF HOPE 41760 Rider Way, Temecula, CA 91590 County: Riverside Thessalonika Family Services, 38950 Mesa Drive, Temecula, CA 92592 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Allison Willits, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 06/15/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3626 PUBLISHED: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2022

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