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Beating the heat in the Valley

Local City manager salaries vary greatly Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

The public’s right to know how their money is being spent at local, state and national levels is a fundamental component of public access law. Valley News is providing a comparison of each city manager’s salary in Southwest Riverside County for review. see page A-2

Local Murrieta 6th on ‘Safest Cities in America’ list Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

The city of Murrieta has once again found itself on AdvisorSmith’s “Safest Cities in America” list.

From left, Madison Rowley, 5, her sister McKenzie, 3, and Scarlett Rose, 6, find relief from the summer heat at a splash pad on Nicolas Road in Temecula, July 10.

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Helping the homeless: ROCS tends to the homeless INDEX

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While there is widespread homelessness everywhere, cities are taking different approaches to dealing with the issue. In Hemet, the ROCS (Restoring Our Community Strategy) program was taken over by the Hemet Police Department to make sure that homelessness was given a priority.

When the City of Hemet first adopted the program in 2012, homelessness was not a specific objective, however, it was being addressed. The police department’s portion of ROCS was mainly two officers and a sergeant and served as more of a taskforce with the goal of improving the quality of life for everyone.

“After a few years, and some budget issues, the citywide

Hemet Police Department Detective Scott Marshall, a ROCS Team member, helps clean up an area of the city that is used by homeless individuals.

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Menifee City Council in heated debate on proposed mandatory burglar alarm registration Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

A heated discussion on the rise of non-emergency burglar alarms and mandatory burglar alarm registration during the July 7 Menifee City Council Meeting sent a proposed alarm ordinance back to the police department for a more original plan without mandatory requirements.

Menifee Police Capt. David Gutierrez presented a second revised proposal on ways to reduce false burglar alarms (2,583 responded to in 11 months) that suggested businesses and homeowners be required to register their burglar alarms with the department at no cost. He said the proposed ordinance should cut down the response time of officers going to real life or property crime in the city.

Councilmember Bob Karwin, after hearing the new police false alarm policy would require mandatory police registration by homeowners with alarms, gestured with his arms in a very animated response. Almost yelling, he said

Captain David Gutierrez with the Menifee Police Department takes questions following a presentation during the July 7 Menifee City Council Meeting regarding a proposed alarm ordinance.

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he was opposed to having people register with the police department. “I’m infuriated with your (police) department having to spend one minute of your day worrying about the problem.”

With that, he focused on private

alarm companies to be far more responsible for answering for the false alarms. “The alarm company is paying us nothing now,” he said.

“The problem I have is the business models of the alarm companies,” Karwin said. “They’re

charging people and they are basically using our police department as their armed guards without paying anything and not willing to go initially on these calls.” see ALARMS, page A-3

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City manager salaries vary greatly in southwest Riverside County Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

The public’s right to know how their money is being spent at local, state and national levels is a fundamental component of public access law. With this in mind, Valley News is providing a comparison of the salaries of each city manager in Southwest Riverside County.

Since each city varies in size and each city’s manager’s duties vary depending on the city’s needs, Valley News has determined the best way to give an accurate comparison is by taking the salary for each individual position and dividing that number by the city’s population to determine which employees are highest paid in the region.

Population numbers were provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

All information in this story was obtained under the Freedom of Information Act and is protected by the California Supreme Court, which has held that names and

salaries of individual public employees are required to be made public.

The most recent data available for city management total pay and benefits from www.transparentcalifornia.com was dated 2019 so all numbers reflect that year.

While many city managers remain in their positions, both Hemet and Lake Elsinore have had new city managers since the close of the 2019 reporting period.

Wildomar’s City Manager, Gary Nordquist, is the highest paid on the list, raking in a massive $9 per resident in 2019. His pay per resident is almost triple that of the lowest paid city manager on the list is Murrieta’s City Manager Kim Summers, who took the reins from Rick Dudley in 2017. Summers is only paid $2.79 per resident.

Nordquist was paid $337,521 total in 2019 for overseeing Wildomar and its 37,515 residents. Wildomar’s Assistant City Manager, Daniel York, is paid $245,206 or

$6.45 per resident.

Meanwhile in Murrieta, with the largest population base at 119,239 residents, Summers was paid $332,180 in total for the year 2019.

Summers not only makes less per resident than all other city managers but also less per resident than the assistant city managers for the cities of Temecula (Greg Butler, $2.98 per resident) and Wildomar (York, $6.45 per resident). Murrieta’s Assistant City Manager, Ivan Holler, was paid $243,750 or $2.04 per resident.

The second highest paid city manager hails from the city of San Jacinto. With an estimated 50,177 residents, City Manager Robert Johnson was paid $319,221 or $6.36 per resident. The city of San Jacinto does not have an assistant city manager.

Lake Elsinore’s former City Manager, Grant Yates, was ranked third in pay per resident, receiving $4.59 for each of that city’s 71,747 residents or $329,902. Yates, who

retired in February of this year was replaced by Jason Simpson, who, according to transparent California, was paid $337,885 or $4.70 per resident.

Fourth on the list was Aaron Adams, city manager for the city of Temecula which has a population 115,055. Adams was paid $412,066 or $3.58 per resident.

Temecula’s Assistant City Manager, Butler, was paid $342,838 in total for the year 2019.

Hemet City Manager Christopher Lopez, fifth on the list, was paid $293,242 or $3.42 for each of that city’s 85,706 residents.

Hemet does not have an assistant city manager.

Wrapping up the list is Menifee’s City Manager, Armando Villa, who was paid $329,975 or $3.30 for each of that city’s 99,770 residents. Menifee’s Assistant City Manager Jeff Wyman was paid $271,733 or $2.72 per resident.

Regionally by comparison, Irvine’s former city manager, John

Russo, Riverside’s city manager, Al Zelinka and Anaheim’s former city manager, Chris Zapata, all made less than $1.50 per resident at $1.28, $1.30 and $1.49, respectively. Oceanside’s city manager in 2019, Michelle Lawrence, was paid $2.12 per resident and Escondido City Manager Jeffery Epp was paid $3.36 per resident.

The numbers reflect Nordquist, Johnson, Yates, Adams and Lopez as some of the highest paid city managers in the region.

Editor’s note; This article is the first in a multi-part series. Readers should keep reported facts in mind and be willing to do research on their own before rendering a decision to the question of whether tax dollars are being spent in a responsible manner for a city official’s compensation.

Kim Harris can be reached by email at kharris@reedermedia. com.

Delinquent trash and nuisance costs removal may see costs relayed on landowner tax bills or face lien Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

The San Jacinto City Council, following public hearings July 6, called for any delinquent trash pickup charges and nuisance abatement costs being passed onto home

or business owners to be collected by the Riverside County Tax Collector.

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ing the contracted refuse or trash collection services that were not paid in the past year. If the bills are not paid in the tax assessment, their property will be placed in lien status until paid. Occasionally, the trash bills if they are not paid by a tenant or renter and cannot be located or do no respond to warning letters sent out by CR&R, the bill is then sent to the landlord to pay and could find his property in a lien status and cannot be sold until paid.

Often the landowners are not aware the bills have not been paid or try to have the tenant pay up for them.

CR&R said it expects the bills to be paid, either by the tenant or landowner, or under agreement with the cities they serve and will request the county tax assessor to send the bill amount in the annual tax statements. Yet, a CR&R spokesman said they will work with the landowners to help pay the bill if necessary.

The city itself is not responsible to pay the delinquent bills.

The council also approved the collection through tax liens by the county for any costs not paid by the tenants or landlords for any nuisance or debris removal from properties the city has contracted to have taken care of. Nuisance citation costs may include the city or its contractor cutting flammable brush or grasses from vacant or unused properties, graffiti or illegal sign removal on public lands, and other things determined to be a nuisance or endangering the public.

Those charges are passed on to the landowner who does not comply with the city ordinances on nuisance abatement through the property tax rolls. If not paid the property is subject to lien.

Once the landowner or tenant gets a notice of possible lien, he has only a few weeks to pay the bill or tax before a notice of lien is issued.

“It’s not the city’s responsibility,” Mayor Alonso Ledezma said during the meeting.

The council unanimously accepted ESG-CV grant funding in the amount of $227,821 from the Riverside County Housing Homelessness Prevention and Workforce Solution. The grant will help the city’s new HARP ((Homeless and At Risk People) program in its efforts to find homes for the homeless and direct them to the agencies that help them without giving them handouts.

The city hired a consultant to help mitigate the homeless problem with some success as of the end of June. The grant will provide HARP with the money that is needed to continue the successful homeless program. The funding with CityNet to provide more outreach to the homeless in the city.

Tony Ault can be reached at tault@reedermedia.com.

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Menifee City Council gives nod to a $447 million Capital Improvement Plan for the next 5 years Fits with the General Plan Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

The Menifee Capital Improvement Plan and schedule for 2021 and 2022 and the next four years was finally approved by the Menifee City Council in a July 7 extended meeting. The Council also increased the priority of installing a traffic signal at busy Goetz Road and Vista Way in the CIP. The council examined the warehouse and industrial complex logistics of those projects coming into the city toward the end of the almost five-hour long meeting.

Many Menifee landowners and developers appeared in person to voice their favor for more of the projects coming into the city because of demand.

The approval of the final CIP program that outlines, in detail, 131 infrastructure projects either completed, under construction or to be completed in the next one to five years, comes after numerous meetings with city departments, public workshops, public hearings, residents and the business community, conducted by the city.

Presenting the final Five Year CIP for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 through 2025-2026 was Armando Villa, the city manager and members of his staff.

The CIP program calls for expenditures of $447 million, mostly those projects including the Holland Road Overpass and surrounding streets and highways. Villa said the 108-page document provided to the council and planning commission explains the cost, which is coming mostly from developers and county-collected TUMF fees (Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee), is included in the planned projects and not from residents. He said 91% of the projects

ALARMS f r om p ag e A - 1 He said he did not mean those situations where an alarm was sounded because life or property was actually in danger. He said the Menifee Police should be there. “I was not talking about ‘panic’ calls.

As we should be there. I don’t care about fines or any of that stuff.’

Karwin, waving his arms, said, “I don’t want to register with the police even if there is a fine.”

He was directing his attention to a part of the proposed police program that would levy a $50 fine on homeowners who did not register their alarms within an allotted time.

“I just have a problem with the liberty issue of registering myself with the police department just because I have an alarm in my house that I pay someone else to monitor… That just doesn’t make

are for streets and highways in or around the city that are of primary concern for the city residents.

As explained in an earlier article in Valley News, most of the money to be spent on the Holland Bridge project includes the streets and highways surrounding the overpass that will improve the traffic flow now experienced on Newport Road, but not create more problems for the streets and highways adjacent to or in front of the overpass.

There are several new streetlights proposed in the CIP, warning signs and other mitigation measures needed to ensure the safety of motorists and residents in the area with the Holland Road project. The actual construction on the project will not begin for another year or more, according to the staff.

Villa said the new CIP, which took months to create, explains the plans for projects involving transportation, traffic signals, street improvements, pavement management (resurfacing), streetlights, drainage, plus public facilities, parks, trails and recreation projects and their anticipated costs and sources of funding.

The document is available to the public at the city hall on Haun Street and will soon be online.

The council, close to 11 p.m., opened discussion to provide direction to staff as it relates to industrial warehouse and logistics development in the city. Specifically, Community Development Director Cheryl Kitzerow was seeking council’s ideas on environmental consideration, good neighbor policies, sustainable design strategies, street frontage, park access, physical barriers and street maintenance for larger warehouses. She gave no square footage of the larger buildings.

any sense to me!”

He suggested the ordinance take the mandatory registration portion out of the proposed false alarm ordinance.

Gutierrez, in giving his presentation, said the information asking who and where the owner of the alarm was would allow officers to notify and if necessary, respond to a person or business as the alarm was going off to see if it was legitimate. The latest plan, according to Gutierrez, would help cut down the number of false alarms faced by the police department at a cost of approximately $200 per call.

He said two officers, for safety reasons, are sent to each alarm and it takes about an hour to investigate the call.

“We will still respond to every call,” Gutierrez assured the public.

Karwin, Mayor Pro Tem Lesa Sobek and Councilmember Matt

Menifee’s Community Development Director Cheryl Kitzerow asks Menifee City Council members for ideas on environmental consideration, good neighbor policies and sustainable design strategies, for larger warehouses during the July 7 Menifee City Council meeting.

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Councilmember Matt Liesemeyer immediately questioned why the council and Mayor Bill Zimmerman had to look at these issues when the current General Plan had the parameters of what should be built and what it would need with the Planning Commission checking the requirements.

Kitzerow explained the current General Plan puts a broad requirement on projects, but not specifically to large warehouse and logistic buildings.

Liesemeyer again challenged Zimmerman, “We’re here to say we are going to put the brakes on things?”

“We are not to say, ‘we are putting the brakes on things.’ Let’s make that clear,” Zimmerman said.

Liesemeyer said it was not what he saw in the discussion. The tone eased when Zimmerman said they had talked about major projects in

the past, but the warehouse issue came up to the city only recently when it was learned that big warehouses and logistic centers were still needed even though the neighboring cities of Moreno Valley and Perris are trying to stop their already major warehouse growth.

Menifee, according to a number of major warehousing developers and landowners that appeared before the council appealing for them not to place even more restrictions on projects not already in process.

They said it is the perfect place for them to locate in the Inland Empire.

The discussion ended with Mayor Pro Tem Lesa Sobek acknowledging there have been many discussions about the construction of major buildings in Menifee with the plan for them to stay in the northern gateway of the city adjoining Perris and Moreno

Valley.

She suggested the design and development of the Southern Parkway and limitations on the size and type of businesses in the southern gateway be more restricted in allowing huge warehouses and logistics centers in that area that adjoins Murrieta.

The information was relayed to Kitzerow who looked more at the southern gateway issues keeping the warehouse sizes down and returned with proposals at another time. She said the staff was looking for more guidance from the council on the large warehouse issues, those over 250,000 to a million feet.

Zimmerman agreed, saying the discussion was more about the design issues but agreed they should continue at a later time.

Tony Ault can be reached at tault@reedermedia.com.

Liesemeyer said they all indicated dissatisfaction with the most recent plan saying the mandatory requirement should not be in any ordinance, but it would be in the best interest of those who have burglar alarms provide that information to the police department and favored the fines for those who continuously allow the alarms to be set off or leave it to an officer’s discretion whether to seek a fine or not.

They said there still should be consequences for those homes

or businesses that repeatedly set off the alarms creating a police response and allow for people to voluntarily register their alarms with the police department and be more a “partner” with the police in the life- and property-saving issues.

Sobek, Councilmember Dean Deines and Mayor Bill Zimmerman joined Karwin; they saw the possibility of putting more responsibility on the paid alarm companies that relay the alarm information to the police department

instead of having residents having alarms solely responsible for fines or costs in false alarm cases.

Following the discussion, the proposed false alarm program was turned back over to the police department and staff to revise the ordinance with mandatory registration and return to its council for further discussion and possible passage.

Tony Ault can be reached at tault@reedermedia.com.

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The Bianchi Western Museum in Temecula

Rebecca Marshall Farnbach SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Those of us who came to Temecula during the mass migration of 1988 to 1998 missed seeing John Bianchi’s remarkable museum, but we are familiar with the building designed for it, today’s Rancho Army-Navy Store on Jefferson Avenue.

John Bianchi, whose greatgrandfather Frank Torchia made custom shoes in Brooklyn, New York, learned leather working early in his life. In 1945 when John was 8 years old, he went to a rodeo at Madison Square Garden, where his father, who served with the New York City Police Department, bought John a cowboy belt.

John treasured the belt, which was a symbol of the Old West and an item that inspired him later in life.

When he was 12 years old, John and his family moved to Monrovia, California, driving along Route 66 where they found vestiges of the Old West that they had seen in Westerns on television and in the movies. John discovered a Pony Express Museum in neighboring Arcadia that housed a messy collection of Western memorabilia that captivated his imagination.

He also found discarded leather pieces from a glove factory that he transformed into all kinds of hand stitched items. He hand stitched his first holster to fit his cap pistol, styling it to match his cowboy gun belt from the New York rodeo. Little did John know that he was launching what would be his career.

When he grew up, John served in the National Guard and then joined the Monrovia Police Department.

He was still working with leather during his off time, cutting leather for holsters on the kitchen table and stitching them together in his garage. It was a growing operation as fellow officers requested John’s custom designs.

His breakthrough came when

he recognized the need for highperformance concealment carry holsters. John quit his day job with the police department and eventually expanded his leatherworking enterprise from his two-car garage to a business location in Monrovia.

By the mid-1960s John had earned a Ph.D. in Business Management and was running the successful company he had built from the ground up. His holsters attracted worldwide recognition for their design, function and durability. He needed more space, so he bought 7 acres of empty land in Rancho California where he built a 30,000-square foot building for Bianchi Leather Products, later named Bianchi International.

In the early 1970s John decided to build a Western Museum. Since his youth he had assembled a small collection of Western treasures, but he was starting to amass an impressive collection of genuine articles with provenance and needed a place to display it where others could also enjoy seeing them.

I n A p r i l 1 9 8 2 , B i a n c h i ’s Frontier Museum opened in a 25,000-square-foot building next to Bianchi International designed by a former Disney architect with areas for research, storage and a gift shop. People came to the museum to see artifacts like Buffalo Bill’s shotgun and Tom Mix’s Stetson in the original box. It was the largest privately owned collection of Western memorabilia in the world at that time with artifacts valued at somewhere between $25to $30-million dollars.

The displays captivated visitors who toured in silence in the semidark, passing from one exhibit to the next where recordings of horses, wagons, and people talking brought the scenes to life. Although firearms were kept under glass, the rest of the scenes were touchable and interactive. Special manikins were created to allow positioning, like having the correct fingers placed on a gun. Glass eyes were used to match actual eye colors for manikins of Annie Oakley, Geronimo and others. Individual hairs were placed at a great expense on heads, in beards, and on arms to make the manikins look realistic.

Unfortunately, the predicted growth of Temecula and the completion of Interstate 15 were delayed, so a smaller volume of traffic came through Temecula and to the Frontier Museum than was antici-

The Rancho Army-Navy Store now occupies the building constructed for the Frontier Museum.

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John Bianchi used discarded leather pieces from a glove factory that he transformed into hand stitched items, including this gun holster, currently on display at the Little Temecula History Center.

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West, Temecula was not to be the place people would come to see it.

In 1986, the museum closed. Most of the displays were purchased by or donated to the Gene Autry Western Heritage Museum in Los Angeles. Bianchi’s original saddle stitching machine is in the harness shop display. His Gunfighters at the OK Corral scene are there with most of the other displays from the Frontier Museum.

John sold Bianchi International in 1987. By the time he sold it, the company had produced more than 20 million belts and holsters.

Today the Little Temecula History Center has a portrait of John Bianchi and his museum dedication plaque that reads: “The Old West lingers in the hearts and imagination of every American. It was a brief and colorful era in history between the end of the Civil War and the turn of the century. It was a time of high hopes and promise, great risk and hardship. It brought out the best and the worst in men. It was the time of cowboys, Indians, outlaws and lawmen. It was the day of the gunfighter! A vast and exciting adventure and then it was over

as quickly as it began. The spirit of the Old West lives on today in fact and in legend.”

We can likewise say that the time of the Frontier Museum in Temecula was a brief era, and the beautiful displays continue to inspire visitors to the Gene Autry in Los Angeles.

The legendary holster maker John Bianchi is alive and well and is still working with leather at his business Frontier Gun Leather in Rancho Mirage.

Rebecca is a member of the Temecula Valley Historical Society and is an author and co-author of several history books about the Temecula area. The books are available for purchase at the Little Temecula History Center or online from booksellers and at www.temeculahistoricalsociety.org.

Visit Rebecca’s Amazon author page: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/ B01JQZVO5E. The Little Temecula History Center Museum, the red barn at the corner of Redhawk Parkway and Temecula Parkway in Temecula, is open on Sundays from 12–5 p.m.

Fire that burned commercial building near Lake Elsinore under investigation City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

A fire that burned a commercial structure overnight in the El Cariso area west of Lake Elsinore remains under investigation.

The blaze was reported at about 9:30 p.m. July 9, in the 32600 block of Highway 74, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.

First-arriving firefighters found a single-story commercial structure with heavy smoke and fire coming from the roof.

Fire officials announced that the flames had been knocked down just after midnight.

“Firefighters will remain on scene for salvage and overhaul.

The cause is under investigation,” fire officials tweeted.

Motorcyclist seriously hurt in Lake Elsinore crash City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

A motorcyclist was seriously hurt in a collision with a vehicle Sunday, July 10, in Lake Elsinore.

The crash happened at the intersection of El Toro Road and

Sanderson Pass about 6:30 p.m., according to Cal Fire Riverside County Fire Department.

The rider was transported to a hospital, Cal Fire reported. There were no other reports of injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

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Valley-Wide Director Dr. Steve Simpson earns state award

Recreation District recognized four times by California Association of Recreation and Park Districts

Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District Board of Director Member Dr. Steve Simpson was recognized by the California Association of Recreation and Park Districts as the Outstanding Board Member for 2021.

Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District Board of Directors member Dr. Steve Simpson was recognized by the California Association of Recreation and Park Districts as the Outstanding Board Member for 2021.

Simpson was presented his award at the 2021 CARPD Awards Banquet June 24 in Monterey.

Also recognized were Dean Wetter, Outstanding General Manager; Pete Gregory, Outstanding Volunteer; and Healthy Valley Foundation, Outstanding Community Organization.

More than 25 new parks and facilities have been added to the

Valley-Wide District since Simpson joined the board of directors in 2010.

One of Valley-Wide’s most celebrated openings was that of Jim Venable Exchange Club Park.

It is a unique facility that offers tennis, pickleball, basketball, volleyball, fitness equipment, walking trail, bicycle maintenance station, playground, picnic gazebos and barbecue grills. It was a facility that took more than 15 years to build and for the community, it was a historic event to be able to cut the ribbon.

Although there were many advocates for this facility, no one was more vigilant than Simpson, who year after year pushed to make sure it became a reality. He attended every community meeting, answered questions, and took notes to make sure the amenities in this facility matched the needs of the community.

Simpson, an optometrist who practices in Hemet and serves as the current Board Secretary, not only has been a vocal advocate for the district, but an extremely active one. As a member of the National Exchange Club, Simpson has been actively fundraising for the community for many years; he has also hosted events, served as master of ceremonies and participated in every fundraiser the district has organized.

Before he was elected to the Board, he was involved with Valley-Wide as a baseball coach for many years.

“Dr. Simpson is very deserving of this prestigious honor,” ValleyWide General Manager Dean Wetter said. “He is a calming influence who gives deep thought to every decision he makes, ensuring the public gets the best possible services while being a good steward of public funds.”

Pete Gregory started with Valley-Wide about 15 years ago, volunteering through a French Valley soccer program. He began organizing donations for the French Valley Community Center’s Halloween Spooktacular event, providing several hundred dollars in candy each year. Then he started organizing donations for the Friends of Valley-Wide Foundation’s Weekend auction and later started organizing donations for the annual Breakfast with Santa event, first by donating toys and games and then taking on bike donations.

Under Gregory’s leadership, the organizations he works for donate thousands of dollars to ValleyWide programs each year.

Healthy Valley Foundation has improved the lives of residents in the San Jacinto Valley through its generous donations to programs

that promote fitness. The Foundation has paid for fitness trails at three Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District facilities.

The Foundation was created after the Hemet Valley Medical Center transitioned from a public entity to private in 2010. The organization came out of the Hemet Hospital Foundation, the charitable wing of the former Valley Health System.

The foundation has a goal of creating a healthier community and aims to support organizations that share that vision. Innovations brought forth by the Healthy Valley Foundation have enhanced fitness opportunities in the San Jacinto Valley, a community with seniors and low-income residents who otherwise would not have access to such activities.

“The CARPD Awards of Dis-

tinction are among the highest recognition our agency can receive and our awards are a credit to our staff and partners who made this happen,” Dean Wetter said. “We are honored to receive this award on behalf of our residents.”

The California Association of Recreation and Park Districts, represents special recreation and park districts throughout California. CARPD has been dedicated to improving the quality and efficiency of recreation and park districts. The California Association of Recreation and Park Districts advocates for and provides park districts the support needed to fulfill their role as providers of quality programs and facilities to their local communities.

Submitted by Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District.

Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District leaders show off the awards the district received from the California Association of Recreation and Park Districts last month. From left are, Board Members Mike Juarez and Angela D. Little, Board President Nick Schouten, General Manager Dean Wetter, Board Secretary Dr. Steve Simpson and Board Vice President Jan Bissell.

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USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice nominates Temecula Valley Wine Country for Best Wine Region Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country has been nominated by USA Today as a 10Best Readers’ Choice for “Best Wine Region.” A total of 20 wine regions across the United States have been nominated by an expert panel.

“Thank you USA Today and thank you to the tourism and wine industry in Temecula Valley,” Kimberly Adams, President and CEO, Visit Temecula Valley said.

“It has been a difficult year, but we’ve risen above its challenges and we are proving our resilience and perseverance. We hope our region will support us with their votes.”

Voting is encouraged every day through Aug. 2, 2021, online at 10best.com/awards/travel/bestwine-region-2021.

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is honored to receive this recognition along with so many respected wine regions. I applaud our wine community that works tirelessly to make every bottle and every visit special,” Krista Chaich, Executive Director of the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association, said.

More than 3 million travelers visit Temecula Valley to enjoy the region’s welcoming wineries, learning experiences, concerts and signature events, outdoor activities and exceptional dining. Less-busy weekdays provide potential opportunities to converse with talented winemakers and friendly winery owners.

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Full weekend closures planned on Ortega Highway City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Both sides of the Ortega (74) Highway between Lake Elsinore and the Orange County line will be shut down beginning July 16.

The 55-hour closure will start at 10 p.m. and continue until 5 a.m.

Monday, July 19.

Motorists, and residents along pockets of the Ortega, are advised to prepare well in advance because access to large segments of the 17mile artery will be inaccessible, with very few exceptions, according to Caltrans.

Additional weekend closures are planned through August. The shutdowns are required to enable crews to complete excavation work, removing and replacing slabs without interruption, Caltrans officials said.

Earlier this week, complete overnight closures along the highway began, and those will continue through the summer, as long as the weather holds up, according to Caltrans.

The $49 million Ortega Widening Project got underway in February, and in late April, the contractor, Watsonville-based

Granite Construction, initiated a series of modifications that required nighttime closures on the two-lane corridor.

Crews previously accommodated residents, who were able to come and go through the construction zone with pilot vehicles guiding them. That changed on the night of July 6, when small segments of the highway, less than a quarter mile in length, were taken out of service completely, preventing even guided access in and out of the construction zone.

The current overnight closure area is between the Candy Store and Monte Vista Street.

According to Caltrans spokeswoman Kim Cherry, the Ortega Oaks RV Park & Campground has been impacted by the shutdown, but residents with homes on both sides of the construction zone can still reach their properties using special access passes provided

by Caltrans.

Cherry emphasized that during the nightly closures, the Ortega is not available as a connector between Riverside and Orange counties. The closures are generally between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., and

anyone trying to transit the entire highway will be turned around by the California Highway Patrol.

Motorists are advised to utilize state Route 91 and Interstate 15 as alternates.

There is some daytime work, and when crews are on the highway, one-way flagging operations are in effect, meaning only a single lane is available, generally between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Travel delays can be significant, according to Caltrans.

The widening project entails a multi-stage effort intended to enhance safety along the east-west corridor.

Most of the work is focused on expanding existing lanes to 12 feet, as well as expanding shoulders on both sides to 4 feet, Caltrans said.

Crews are additionally installing in-ground rumble strips for the highway centerline and shoulders.

The upgrades are concentrated within a roughly 10-mile stretch.

The project is slated for completion in early 2025.

More information is available at https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-nearme/district-8.

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Murrieta makes top 10 ‘Safest Cities in America’ list Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

The city of Murrieta once again found itself on AdvisorSmith’s “Safest Cities in America” list.

AdvisorSmith, a leading information resource for business advice and original research, updates its study on the safest cities in America annually and this year, Murrieta was ranked as the 6th safest midsize city, behind Cary, North Carolina (No. 1), Sugar Land, Texas (No. 2), Thousand Oaks (No. 3), Simi Valley (No. 4) and Allen, Texas (No. 5). Rounding out the top 10 were Irvine (No. 7), Santa Clarita (No. 8), Lakewood Township, New Jersey (No. 9) and Edison Township, New Jersey (No. 10).

“All Americans have an interest in living in safe communities, and the crime rate in a locale is an important determinant in everything from rent prices to individual decisions to live in and move to a community,” AdvisorSmith said. “Additionally, knowing which neighborhoods are safe is an important variable for small-business owners when deciding where to start and expand a business.”

AdvisorSmith used the most recent data from the FBI, released in September 2020, which includes crimes committed during calendar year 2019. Crimes considered in the report include violent crimes such as robbery, assault, rape and murder, as well as property crimes including burglary, larceny and motor vehicle theft. It then created a proprietary crime score, which weights different types of crimes based upon the severity of the crime, with violent crimes weighted more highly.

Cities were divided into categories based on population numbers with towns under a 10,000 population being excluded from the list. Cities with populations of less than 100,000 were labeled as small cities, while cities with populations of 100,000 to 300,000 were considered midsize cities.

Any cities with populations over 300,000 were labeled large cities.

The study included 3,037 small cities, 215 midsize cities and 63 large cities.

Murrieta, with its population of 119,239, was included in the list for midsize cities.

Some of the data found for the City of Murrieta included a violent crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000

Children enjoy the 2019 Veteran’s Day parade in Murrieta which was ranked No. 6 on AdvisorSmith’s Valley News/ S h ane G i b son p h ot o “Safest Cities in America” list.

residents, a property crime score of 13 and a total crime score of 19.4, ranking the city higher than other midsize cities such as Irvine and Santa Clarita.

Murrieta was the only city in Southwest Riverside County to make the list.

To see the full report and data, visit https://advisorsmith.com/

data/safest-cities-in-america/.

Kim Harris can be reached by email at valleyeditor@reedermedia.com.

California’s gubernatorial recall is coming Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

Californians will vote on whether to recall Governor Gavin Newsom Sept. 14, and voters are encouraged to get out and have their voices heard.

The date was set early in July

by Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, a Democrat, after election officials certified that enough valid petition signatures had been turned in to qualify the election for the ballot earlier this year.

Republicans are hoping for an upset in the heavily Democratic state where the GOP hasn’t won a statewide election since 2006, according to published reports.

The recall election could have national implications indicating the mood of the voting public before the 2022 elections when a closely divided Congress will be in play.

Going into the recall election, it is important for voters to be informed as to the who, what and why of the election What is a recall election A recall is a way for voters to remove an elected official from office through a simple majority vote at any time during their term.

California is one of 20 states that permits the recall process, and it has been used successfully in California only once before when Governor Gray Davis, a democrat, was replaced by Republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2003.

California requires valid signatures from registered voters total-

ing at least 12% of the vote count from the previous election. In the case of Governor Newsom, that signature threshold was 1.5 million, a number easily surpassed.

The recall campaign submitted 2.1 million signatures by its March 17 deadline and Secretary of State Shirley Weber’s office found 1,719,943 signatures to be valid – more than the 1,495,970 necessary to trigger the recall election. Voters who signed the petition had until June 8 to request removal from the petition and 43 signatures were removed during the removal period, leaving 1,719,900 valid signatures on the petitions, according to Ballotpedia.

Why a recall now?

Recall supporters said Newsom mishandled the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, did not do enough to address the state’s homelessness rate, and supported sanctuary city policies and water rationing, according to the Recall Governor Gavin Newsom petition.

In a March 2021 email, Newsom, who was first elected in 2018, called the effort a “Republican recall – backed by the RNC, antimask and anti-vax extremists, and pro-Trump forces who want to overturn the last election and have opposed much of what we have done to fight the pandemic,” Ballotpedia said.

“The 2003 recall that resulted in the installation of Governor Schwarzenegger illustrates what could happen with a 2021 recall.

In 2003, opponents of second-

term Democrat Gov. Gray Davis launched a recall over his management of the state’s electricity industry. In the special election, voters opted to remove Gov. Davis with 55% of the vote and replace him with Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger, who got 49% of the vote.

Gov. Schwarzenegger enjoyed two terms in office,” Courage California Institute reported.

“Schwarzenegger’s time in Sacramento was impactful,” the nonprofit, which provides residents the resources needed to participate in the democratic process and create change for the betterment of their families and communities, said.

“And the effects of his administration’s policies have had a lasting effect on the political landscape of the state. For instance, upon taking office, he immediately repealed a

law that allowed undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses in 2003, then vetoed a 2004 attempt by the state Legislature to pass a similar bill. Schwarzenegger endorsed the top-two primary system, which allows the top-two vote-getters in a state level primary election to advance to a run-off election, regardless of party ... .”

What can I do?

The answer is simple, vote your beliefs and values.

The recall ballot will ask voters two questions. The first will ask whether Newsom should be recalled from the office of governor.

The second will ask who should succeed Newsom if he is recalled.

A majority vote is required on the first question for the governor to be recalled. The candidate with the most votes on the second question

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would win the election, no majority required. In the 2003 recall of Davis, 135 candidates ran with Schwarzenegger receiving 48.58% of the vote.

As of July 12, 70 individuals had filed to run in the recall election. Among those are former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, 2018 gubernatorial candidate John Cox, former U.S. Rep. Doug Ose, and Caitlyn Jenner, all Republicans. As of press time, no democrats had declared their candidacy.

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Murrieta City Council approves tier system and increased fee waivers for city signature events Paisley Trent WRITER

Murrieta City Council members discussed and approved a resolution to establish a tiered system for signature events that would increase their financial amount of in-kind support based on the amount of years an event has been ongoing in Murrieta. During their regular meeting July 6, City Council members also agreed that in the future they will review and discuss additional policies and changes to the process and rules for signature events, potentially including alcohol vendors in the future.

Before the resolution, all signature events had a $5,000 cap for in-kind contributions that the City of Murrieta could provide, used for covering fee waivers, city staff assistance and public safety support costs.

Senior Program Manager Brian Ambrose, who presented the resolution before the city, said this limit can lead to daunting bills for event organizers planning largescale events.

“For example, the likely cost to the city for doing the annual Tour de Murrieta race that occurred last month is approximately $15,000,” Ambrose said. “With the in-kind contribution that leaves the Tour organizers on the hook for $10,000.”

Commenting first, Councilmember Jonathan Ingram said, “I know of 20 different people that will try and apply for something like this if we have it set up in the

HOMELESS f r om p ag e A - 1 program mostly fizzled out,” Hemet PD Lt. Eric Dickson said.

“In or around 2016, I pitched an idea to the Chief of Police to drastically expand the PD ROCS Team and to refocus them to work more directly with the homeless population.”

As the lieutenant over the ROCS Team since its creation, Dickson points out that the police department has always been attentive to the homelessness issue. Although managing the team is only a small part of his responsibilities, he said he tries to ensure they have what they need to do their job such as: vehicles, computers and personnel. Generally, he is the one that works with the city attorney to ensure compliance with all current standards.

“We are always the ones that receive the call about a homeless subject – whether they need mental health assistance, are trespassing, or committing some type of crime,” Dickson said. “It has always been in our best interest to get someone assistance if possible.”

Currently, the City provides the police department with funding for the police officers assigned to the ROCS team that is comprised of Sgt. Bryan Cunningham and Detectives Matt Chavez, Sean Gordon, Scott Marshall, Dylan Werts and managed by Dickson.

The City is also exploring the possibility of contracting with social outreach services to assist the officers. Hemet Police Chief Eddie J. Pust said, “The ROCS team is doing some great work in our community.”

Over the years, their attempts to help someone in need have been dampened by government legislation that has changed the ways law enforcement can help. Laws such as AB109, Propositions 47 and 57, as well as court cases such as Martin v. Boise have made it more difficult for police to intervene.

Assembly Bill 109, passed by California voters in 2011, transferred nearly 45,000 felons from the state prison system to county jail facilities. Because the more regional prisons were not intended, or equipped, to house violent criminals for extended periods of time and were already overcrowded before AB109 was approved, tens of thousands of convicted criminals had to be released back into local communities. Some of the crimes that were previously punished through time in state prisons but now, under AB109, are eligible for early release include attempted murder, domestic violence, rape, burglary and elder abuse.

Prop. 47, “The Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act” implemented three extensive changes to felony sentencing laws. It reclassified certain theft and drug

direction which you’re speaking of – which I’m really not opposed to – but a bunch of different things go through my mind.”

Ambrose first presented that the new event tiers would only add $12,500 per year in costs for the city, until the Susan G. Komen Race hits its 10-year anniversary, at which point it would increase to $40,000 total in today’s money for the four events. He said this is assuming that no additional city signature events are added, which city staff is unaware of at this time.

Mayor Pro Tem Christi White asked about the decision to make $10,000 the limit.

The total of $10,000 is a maximum amount as needed, Ambrose pointed out, not a blank check. He noted that if an event requires less funds, they will only be given inkind contributions for the amount of public safety or city services utilized.

Ambrose said that this would be the most specific program in the five-city region that would provide such a detailed policy for fee waivers and in-kind assistance for city events. Most cities nearby will do individual waivers that the city council and city managers approve.

The resolution also formally classified the Rotary Club’s Field of Honor, which has been an annual event for 13 years, and the Tour de Murrieta, which celebrated its 16th annual year this past June, as signature events since they were happening before the official designation of city signature events

began in 2009.

The other two current city signature events are the annual Murrieta Rod Run and the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

Ingram and Councilmember Lisa DeForest both commented they believe the Rotary Club events such as the Field of Honor and other patriotic or veterancentered events are special and should be designated separately.

Councilmembers also brought up considerations such as how the events benefit the community, give back to local charities or fill up hotels and restaurants. They mentioned the benefit of a potential vetting process of the costs and organizations associated with the events.

“Many of your questions really, to me, revolve around ‘We need a policy,’” Kassen Klein said during his public comment, after thanking the city staff for bringing this item forward and mentioning that he has been talking to current City Manager Kim Summers for at least a decade about the issue.

Policy Needed “There needs to be a policy,” Klein said. “All the questions you’ve asked about the individual events, if there was a clear-cut policy, you wouldn’t have these questions.”

He urged the City Council and staff, instead of adopting the resolution, to come back with a more explicit and transparent policy that would not change based on preferences of individuals currently in city positions.

“‘The event does not include alcohol vendors’ ... why?” Klein questioned, reading the resolution.

“Have we not moved past that in Murrieta?”

The second public commenter also said he “vehemently” agreed with Klein in questioning the lack of alcohol at signature events, which prompted city council members to discuss the alcohol restrictions.

Councilmember Ingram acknowledged the main issue with serving alcohol is that the city could be liable for anything irresponsible that occurs. Later he said that potential impact to local businesses that serve alcohol downtown should be considered as well. DeForest, Councilmember Lori Stone and Mayor Pro Tem White also agreed

that a policy regarding alcohol should go forward, with DeForest pointing out Temecula’s success with the Wine and Balloon Festival.

City Attorney Leslie Devaney said that in situations of these events and in the past the city can write into contracts language that would cover liabilities for the City.

Deputy City Manager Stacey Stevenson suggested for clarity of upcoming events, such as the Rod Run and Race for the Cure which could both be set for September, the city council approve the current resolution which they did, and motion for staff to come back to the council with updated policy to discuss alcohol at city events.

Paisley Trent can be reached by email at valleystaff@reedermedia. com.

possession offenses from felonies to misdemeanors, it allowed for those currently serving sentences for felony offenses that would have qualified as misdemeanors under the proposition to petition the courts for resentencing under the new provisions and it authorized those who have completed their sentences for felony convictions that would have qualified as misdemeanors, to apply to have them reclassified on their records. During the first 13 months after voters approved Prop. 47 in 2014 with nearly 60% voting yes, more than 200,000 petitions for resentencing or reclassification were filed in California superior courts.

Prop. 57, “The Public Safety and Rehabilitation Act” was approved by 65% of California voters in 2016. This allowed the state to provide the early release of up to 30,000 criminals convicted of “non-violent” felonies, including assault with a deadly weapon, hate crime causing physical injury, corporal injury to a child, drive-by shooting, human trafficking involving sex act with minors and rape by intoxication. The proposition also gave unlimited authority to the State Department of Corrections to grant credits to all criminals, regardless of the nature of their crime. It also changed the fact that juvenile criminals who commit violent crimes, including murder and rape, cannot be sentenced as adults.

Another hit to law enforcement who are trying to alleviate the plight of the homeless was a 2018 court decision that began in Idaho but has been adopted in nine Western states. The Martin v. Boise ruling in favor of six homeless plaintiffs held that cities cannot enforce “anti-camping” ordinances if they do not have enough homeless shelter beds available for their homeless population. In 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal of the case, leaving the precedent intact in California, under the jurisdiction of the Ninth Circuit ruling.

“Before Prop 47, people would often receive assistance by being forced to go to drug rehabilitation through an arrest,” Dickson explained. “As an example, we might contact someone that was living on the streets who was using drugs. If they had drugs in their possession, we could arrest them and get them off the streets immediately. This not only protected them from being victimized but also protected the property owner. Their drug possession case would then go to court and there would frequently be a deal offered: ‘we will drop the charges, but you need to check into rehabilitation.’ Obviously, this did not always work, but at least it got the person clean for a time and got them into a program to help them stay clean. I have some amazing

stories of people that completely changed their lives because they were forced to get help through an arrest.”

Dickson said that homelessness is devastating to everyone – the person experiencing it, the people that see and try to help them and the people victimized by them – and that is why it needs to be addressed with everyone’s help. He said the PD ROCS is a proactive team that tries hard to improve the quality of life for everyone in the city, adding “It has been an honor for me to be involved with the program; the PD ROCS Team does some amazing things and truly makes a difference in some people’s lives.”

“My personal belief is that (our efforts have) been exasperated by laws such as AB109, Prop 47 and Prop 57. These laws and some other court cases have drastically reduced law enforcement’s ability to help people,” Dickson said.

“Previously, we could ‘force’ someone to get assistance. Now, they must want help, and it’s becoming increasing difficult to convince them that there is a better way to live.”

Dickson said it’s important to note that ROCS initially began as a city program where multiple departments participated and the Police Department’s initial role was intended to be enforcing the new ROCS ordinances and assisting other City departments with tasks under their umbrella.

“It worked similarly to the National Incident Management System in that there may be a different incident commander based on the particular task,” he explained.

“For example, there were times where the Planning Department would plan an inspection of a problem apartment complex. The Police Department would respond to ensure the safety of everyone involved and would take over if there was a criminal issue. Code Enforcement and building inspectors would respond to conduct the inspections and write citations if applicable, and we might even have Public Works there to assist with street closures or if we needed to turn off utilities. Similarly, there might be times when PD was the lead on an incident such as a drug lab. In a case like this, we would be the lead and would conduct the bulk of the operation; however, we might have Code Enforcement and building inspectors there to ensure the building was safe to occupy or to ‘red tag’ it if it was not.”

Contrary to popular belief, local parks have never been considered the “hot spot” for homeless to congregate. Dickson said that over the years, they have found that many of the people who are at the parks are not actually homeless. He said most truly homeless people try to avoid hanging out in obvious areas because they do not want the atten-

tion that it often brings.

“We have noticed that COVID did have an effect on homelessness but not in the way many people think; COVID brought funding opportunities where many people were able to stay in motels, and many others used stimulus checks to purchase a vehicle to live in,” Dickson said. “We have also seen an increase in people living in old motorhomes on the street.”

He said the goal of the police department’s ROCS Team is to try and balance the rights of the citizens and business owners with the well-being of people experiencing homelessness. He said, “We want to help people off the streets, and we try to offer assistance when we contact people.”

If the individuals are ready to change, PD ROCS Team members will reach out to one of its many partners within veterans’ services, Adult Protection Services, mental health agencies or others. They also have access to local partners such as Victory Outreach, Liberty Ranch and the Salvation Army, who can offer assistance for various needs.

“If they are not ready for assistance, our team will ensure that they are not breaking any laws,” Dickson said. “If the person is not violating any laws, we will be on our way; however, if they are violating any laws, we will take the appropriate enforcement action.”

Not all homeless He added that the police department has undergone changes over the years and the ROCS Team has somewhat morphed into a “Swiss Army knife” team and now also gets tasked with things unrelated to homelessness such as narcotics sales tips, prostitution enforcement and other things.

“Homelessness is still the primary mission but as our staffing begins to increase again, I would like to be able to re-focus them to work solely on the homelessness problem,” Dickson said.

He said that each day is completely different as there is no single reason that people end up homeless. Just a couple of weeks ago, Dickson worked with a mother and her homeless son who has accepted assistance from her to go into a treatment facility. Later that same day, he had the opportunity to work with the Living Way Church and United Way to help a young lady try to return to family in Nebraska.

“Most members of the PD ROCS Team have had the opportunity to help people off the streets,” he said.

“There have been times where we were able to convince a veteran to accept assistance and were able to drive him to the VA to get off the streets. There have also been several times where a ROCS Team member was able to get a senior or disabled adult to accept assistance

from APS, and they were able to house them immediately. We have also had a number of success stories where we have been able to connect a homeless person here with their family in other states. In these cases, we have partnered with places like the United Way, Valley Restart, Dwelling Place Church, Hemet Gatekeepers, and other organizations to provide food and bus tickets for the subjects.”

While there are currently no exact demographics for Hemet’s homeless, based on what the team has seen it appears most of the people experiencing homelessness in the city range from 25 to 45 years old. Dickson said all cities are experiencing an increase in homelessness, but Hemet’s problem does differ than other cities.

“But not for the reasons you might think,” he said. “My personal belief is that our problem is much, much smaller than most cities; however, it is visible rather than being in a riverbed or something like that. Additionally, the people in Hemet (and even the people that are not in Hemet), like to bash Hemet on social media. As a result, you’ll often see someone post a picture of something followed by hundreds of comments like: ‘that’s Hemet for you’ or ‘glad I moved’ or ‘they are there because of the council.’ These kinds of posts make our problem seem much larger than it is. As a resident of Hemet for nearly 25 years, I find these posts offensive and insulting.”

No handouts For those who live in the city that would like to contribute to helping PD ROCS combat the problem, Dickson said the No. 1 thing they can do is to stop giving handouts.

He said most of the homeless need a hand up and sometimes they need to hit rock bottom before they are willing to accept it.

“By giving handouts, we are not only making them comfortable with their situation, but we are making them more resistant to change,” he explained. “Additionally, many of the people you see on the street, aren’t actually homeless – they are conning money.”

Dickson said Mayor Karlee Meyer started a project called “Know Where It Goes” and he believes the concept is spot on. It involves donating money or time to a local organization that helps homeless subjects, rather than giving money and items directly to people, which only encourages the problem.

“The City of Hemet has some amazing nonprofits that do some amazing things here; your money and time will make a much larger difference there,” he said.

For more information, www. knowwhereitgoes.com or Hemet Police on Facebook.

The Tour de Murrieta and Murrieta Rotary Club’s Field of Honor are now classified as signature events for the City of Murrieta.

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Drought continues to worsen, Californians must pull together, Governor says Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

The current drought continues to worsen in California, according to the current drought map released by the U.S. Drought Monitor May 21.

The weekly report shows much of the state remains in a severe to exceptional drought, with the percentage of the area in exceptional drought growing from 5.36% of the state to 33.32% over the past three months. The percentage of the state in extreme drought grew from 35.42% to 85.44% and the percentage of the state in severe drought rose from 69.68% to 94.73% over the same time period.

Those numbers mean that all but 14.56% of the state is experiencing extreme drought, and with no rain on the horizon, there’s no relief in sight.

California had been droughtfree in December 2019, but by February 2020, drought conditions began to reappear, something that has continued to worsen over the past 17 months.

According to a CalMatters article published June 15, “As drought intensifies, state warns users to stop pumping water from major rivers.” The state “warned about 4,300 users to stop diverting water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta watershed, stretching from Fresno to the Oregon border.” The notification – the widest ranging move by state regulators since 2015 to restrict the use of water rights in a major watershed indicates that “demand from farmers and cities is exceeding supply,” the article said.

Water levels in major reservoirs have dropped far below historic averages according to data released online by the California Department of Water Resources.

While Lake Perris remains at 88% capacity, reservoirs to the north such as Pine Flat Lake (26%) San Luis Reservoir (30%) and even Folsom Lake (28%) are dangerously low.

State Water Resources Control Board Deputy Director of Water Rights Erik Ekdahl told CalMatters the current drought is “probably the worst drought in about 45 years in much of Northern California and the Central Valley.

In other parts of the state, like the Russian River, it’s probably the worst drought since the (1930s) Dust Bowl.”

As the 2020-2021 wet season ended, Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a drought emergency in 41 northern and central California counties. Newsom, on July 9, expanded that drought emergency to 50 of the state’s 58 counties and asked Californians to cut water consumption by 15% compared to 2020 levels.

“The realities of climate change are nowhere more apparent than in the increasingly frequent and severe drought challenges we face in the West and their devastating impacts on our communities, businesses and ecosystems,” Newsom said. “The entire state is in a drought today, and to meet this urgent challenge we must all pull together and do our part to reduce

The July 9 drought map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows much of Riverside County in severe or extreme drought.

water use as California continues to build a more climate resilient water system to safeguard the future of our state. We’re proud of the tremendous strides made to use water more efficiently and reduce water waste, but we can all find opportunities this summer to keep more water in reserve as this drought could stretch into next year and beyond.”

State officials estimate an additional 15% voluntary reduction by urban water users from 2020 levels could save as much as 850,000 acre-feet of water over the next year for future use, or enough to supply more than 1.7 million households for a year.

Newsom has also directed state agencies to take further actions to preserve critical water supplies, address drought impacts and protect people, natural resources and economic activity.

For more tips on saving water, visit www.saveourwater.com.

Learn more about current drought conditions, the state’s response and informational resources available to the public at the state’s new drought preparedness website, https://drought.ca.gov.

Kim Harris can be reached by email at valleyeditor@reedermedia.com.

[Right] This chart shows the current conditions of selected reservoirs throughout the state of California.

Easy and affordable ways to save water • • • • •

At Lopez Reservoir in San Luis Obispo County July 9, Governor Gavin Newsom discusses the drought emergency response.

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Check for internal leaks throughout the home.

Take a shorter shower.

Turn off the water while brushing teeth or shaving.

Turn off the water while cleaning vegetables.

Water your lawn, only when it needs it and never during the hottest times of the day.

• Using a car wash instead of washing your vehicle at home can save up to 100 gallons of water each time the vehicle is washed.

• Using the dishwasher instead of washing dishes by hand can save up to 24 gallons per load.

• Add an automatic shut-off nozzle to the end of the garden hose to save 5 gallons of water each minute.

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What to know about outdoor living spaces

Homeowners mulling outdoor living space projects should consider various factors before deciding to go ahead with a project.

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TEMECULA – Home trends come and go. What was popular as recently as a decade ago may have lost some luster in the eyes of today’s homebuyers. Though

that has historically been the case in regard to real estate, outdoor living rooms are one relatively recent home trend that figures to have a longer shelf life, especially

in the aftermath of a global pandemic during which people were encouraged to stay home as much as possible.

Real estate professionals and organizations like the National Association of Home Builders note the popularity of outdoor living spaces among prospective homebuyers, and how that popularity has grown in recent years. Outdoor living rooms not only appeal to potential buyers, they also serve as a means for current homeowners to get more out of their properties.

Homeowners mulling outdoor living space projects should consider various factors before deciding to go ahead with a project.

Cost. The home renovation resource HomeAdvisor estimates that the average cost of an outdoor living space is around $7,600. That cost can easily go up depending on where homeowners live and the features they want to have in their outdoor living spaces.

For example, including a built-in fire pit in an outdoor living space will cost more than purchasing a stand-alone fire pit that can be picked up and moved. But many homeowners feel a built-in fire pit makes an outdoor living space even more special.

Return on investment. Return on investment is another factor for homeowners to consider as they try to decide if they should install outdoor living spaces and how to design those areas. Much conflicting data about the ROI on outdoor kitchens can be found online, but many trusted real estate organizations report that such additions do not mesmerize prospective buyers. Data from the American Institute of Architects indicates that outdoor kitchens are routinely ranked among the least desirable home features, which means homeowners should not expect substantial ROI when selling their homes. But that built-in fire

pit? Estimates from the National Association of Realtors suggest fire features recover around 67% of homeowners’ initial investment.

In addition, 83% of homeowners surveyed by the NAR who had installed fire features said they had a greater desire to be home after completing the project.

Space. An outdoor living space may only be as relaxing as the space allows. The proximity of neighbors may affect privacy levels, which can make it hard to enjoy movie night outdoors or curl up to quietly read a good book. In addition, landscaping also may need to be addressed if drainage is an issue in the backyard. That can add to the cost, and drainage concerns may limit the materials homeowners can work with.

Outdoor living spaces are popular. Homeowners must consider various factors before deciding if such spaces are for them.

What to know before planting around your property TEMECULA – When planning a landscape, it’s tempting to pick the most colorful, vibrant plants.

An eye-popping property filled with yellows, purples, pinks, and other bold colors is sure to catch anyone’s eye. However, the right plant for a property is not always the most colorful.

Gardening novices can easily be overwhelmed on a trip to their local garden center, where employees may ask a host of questions that have little to do with homeowners’ preferences and everything to do with the growing conditions around their properties. Those questions may seem a little intense, but they’re wellintentioned. Successful gardening is more about soil conditions and access to sunlight than it is about the plants themselves. An aweinspiring hydrangea bush will only impress if it’s planted in a location where it can thrive.

The Landscape, Nursery and Urban Forestry program at UMass

Amherst Extension advises homeowners to learn about the following site conditions, and ultimately share that knowledge with local garden center representatives, before they pick and plant anything around their properties.

Hardiness zone: The Plant Hardiness Zone Map from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is designed to help gardeners determine which plants are most likely to thrive where they live. The map can be found on the USDA website at www.usda.gov.

Light availability, intensity and duration, from full sun to deep shade: Before planting, homeowners can document this information in a notebook or on their smartphones. Do so for a long enough period of time that you can get an accurate idea of the conditions in which plants will have to grow, and then take that information with you to the garden center where you will buy your plants. Employees can then use this info to help you

find the right fit given the light conditions.

Water availability, both quantity and quality, as well as ease of access.

Exposure to wind and temperature extremes.

Exposure to weather events, snow loads, erosion and flooding: Garden center employees can likely recommend plants based on traditional weather patterns in a given area.

Soil type, drainage and compaction: Homeowners can take note of any areas of their property where water pools or the ground feels especially soggy after rainfall.

Share this information with garden center employees before picking plants for such areas. If soil appears compacted, aeration before planting may be necessary.

Competition from existing vegetation, keeping in mind the roots underground that you can’t see.

Above ground wires or obstructions: Trees will grow up, and the

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presence of power lines or other obstructions may threaten the trees or prove dangerous if trees eventually grow into or hang over power lines.

Knowledge of various conditions before planting can save homeowners the cost of replacing plants and the hassle of dealing with plants that don’t take.

Tips for homebuyers during a seller’s market TEMECULA – A combination of factors, including low interest rates and a pandemic-driven decision by many city dwellers to look for houses in the suburbs, has created a housing boom for much of 2020 and 2021. That boom has created an undeniable seller’s market in real estate.

Just what is a seller’s market?

The financial resource Investopedia defines it as a marketplace in which there are fewer goods for sale than there are interested buyers, giving sellers the ability to dictate prices. Since mid-2020, there has been an extremely low inventory of homes for sale but a very high interest among purchasing parties.

Data from the National Association of Realtors indicated that, by the end of February 2021, housing inventory fell to a record low of 1.02 million units. These factors have led to a surge in competition from buyers, including bidding wars on homes and all-cash offers to entice sellers. In December 2020, the median listing prices for single-family homes shot up 13.4% from the same time the previous year, according to Realtor.com, and it hasn’t slowed down much since. Jeffrey Mezger, a

40-year veteran of the real estate industry and CEO of KB Home, says it’s the best seller’s housing market he’s seen in his career.

So where does this leave buyers interested in relocating? Here are some tips.

Consider areas with slower overall price growth. Experts say the southern and Midwestern United States offer the best value for home shoppers because of their meager price growth. ClearCapital, which tracks housing values, says San Antonio, St. Louis and the Dallas/Fort Worth areas experienced the least price appreciation from 2019 into 2020.

Get pre approved or have your funds ready. Speed is the way to go if a buyer is interested in a property and wants to make an offer. Real estate professionals say buyers should be “offer ready,” which means having a mortgage pre-approval letter or proof of funds for a down payment ready to go. Failure to have funds in check can slow down the process or compel sellers to reject an offer.

Work with a real estate agent.

These are complicated times and it pays for buyers to have a professional working in their corner.

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Eliminate certain contingencies from the equation. Contingencies are factors that must be met before a sale can go through, according to the relocation site Moving.com. A common contingency is the need to sell one’s current home before closing on another. Asking for extended closing periods or certain home repairs are some additional contingencies that can make buyers less attractive to sellers.

Make it personal. Buyers can offer a personalized note with the offer that may connect with the seller emotionally and set them apart from others who have made similar offers.

Buying in a seller’s market can be challenging. But some strategies can set buyers apart from the pack.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS If you have an upcoming community event, email it to valleyeditor@reedermedia.com, put “attention events” in the subject line. Readers should call ahead on some listed events for the latest updates.

CHILDREN’S EVENTS July 16 to Aug. 6 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Have You Seen Mr. Green?

Contest. Mr. Green is missing.

Every Monday he can be found in a new location in the Children’s Library. Can you spot him? Find his location and enter for a chance to win a prize. One entry per child per week. 30600 Pauba Road, Temecula. Call (951) 693-8940 for details.

July 16 to Aug. 8 – Audie Murphy Ranch SkatePark open Monday through Sunday with sessions at 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m., 330376 Lone Pine Drive in Menifee. Sessions also for BMX, Roller Skate and Skate and Scooter. For details and times, call Menifee Community Services Department (951) 723-3880.

July 19-23 – 8 a.m. Challenger Soccer Camp – Boys & Girls Club of Menifee Boys & Girls Club Of Menifee Valley, 26301 Garbani Road, Menifee.

July 21 – Biz Kid$ Summer Series to help engage kids and teens with fun and interactive ways to learn about money, finances and business. Topics include: Crash Course on Starting a Business; How Do You Get Money?; and What’s Your Money Personality?.

These Biz Kid$ webinars will be held on Wednesdays in July. To register for an upcoming event, visit sdccu.com/fww.

July 26 - July 30 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – School of Rock. Come join us to learn and perform music from one of the most popular punk trios of all time in our Green Day summer camp, 30630 Rancho California Road Suite 501F. Signup at www.schoolofrock. com.

COMMUNITY EVENTS July 16 - 7 p.m. Menifee movies at Park after Dark: “Onward” at Nova Park, 2544 Nova Lane; July 23, “The Croods: A New Age” at Silver Star Park, 30054 Thunder Court; Aug. 6, “Raya and the Last Dragon” at Centennial Park, 29756 Shire Horse Way. For more information, www. cityofmenifee.us/specialevents July 16 - 4 p.m. Temecula Valley Historical Society ribbon cutting of The Little History Center, 32075 Wolf Store Road, Temecula. Guided tours and refreshments. Presented by the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce.

July 17 – 6-8 p.m. Concerts in the Park in Murrieta’s Town Square Park Amphitheater with the Kylie Trout Band’s country music. Free to all families. PG Movies in the Park to follow.

July 17 – 8-10 p.m. Movies in the Park at Creekside Park, 3200 Lost Road, Lake Elsinore. Free admission. Contact lake-elsinore. org or call (951) 674-3125 ext.

292. Free popcorn for children and water. Movie: “Soul” July 23-24 – End of Summer Luau Weekend presented

by Hashtag Selfie Experience Gallery. Two-day event with food, fun and live performances with vendors. $29 to $80 see #luau2021 #selfie_museum for information.

July 30 – 9 a.m. New Monte Vista Middle School ribbon cutting at 425 N. Lyon Ave. San Jacinto. RSVP by July 26 at (951)

929-7700 or email cbest@sjusd. email.

Aug. 7 – 6-8 p.m. Movies in the Park in Murrieta’s Town Square Amphitheater with “Sonic the Hedgehog” (PG) and “Field of Dreams” (PG) to follow Aug. 14. Free Aug. 12 – 11a.m. to noon.

PT free online military spouse informational webinar presented

by Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-50) and the Department of Defense with an overview of the extensive career and education resources available to military spouses with teaching “My SECO” portal. To register for services and more information, contact Issa at 2300 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515-0001.

Aug. 20-22 – 9 a.m. Summergrass San Diego at the Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N. Santa Fe St. in Vista.

Bluegrass Headliners, The Lonesome River Band, High Fidelity, Special Consensus, Ramblin Boys and Virtual Singers. Ticket on sale soon at tickets@summergrass.net.

Aug. 21 – 5-10 p.m. Cowboy Jubilee presented by the Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Education Foundation with the Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute Show at Campo Caballos Ranch, Tenaja, Murrieta. Limited space for adults 21 and older. Includes Champagne, classic car display, the concert and dancing. Advance purchase only at $135 per person.

Tickets can be purchased through www.Srpnef.org. This is a recovery fundraiser event.

ONGOING – Riverside Transportation Commission is offering new Park and Ride Lots to connect with carpools, vanpools and transit systems in Beaumont at 600 E. 6th St., in San Jacinto at 501 S. San Jacinto Ave. and in Temecula at Grace Presbyterian Church, 34113 Nicolas Road.

Open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. but not on weekends.

ONGOING – Sun City Civic Association Monthly Square Dance sessions on Sundays from 1:30-5 p.m. at 26850 Sun City Blvd, Sun City.

ONGOING – Temecula’s Summer Concert Series will run through Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Temecula Amphitheater, 30875 Rancho Vista Road. Preregistration required. $5 per registration includes up to eight people. Visit www.TemeculaCA. gov/SummerConcerts to see the entire summer concert schedule, registration requirements and COVID-19 guidelines.

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 (800) 510-2020 for help.

ONGOING – The Riverside County COVID-19 Business Assistance Grant Program is accepting online applications for business grants up to $10,000 at www.rivercobizhelp.org that can be used for employee retention, working capital, 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 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 St. 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 and ANNOUNCEMENTS: July 16 – Mil Vet, that sends military care packages for deployed U.S. Troops throughout the world, is seeking support for nutrition snacks, hygiene supplies and other small items that will show the love of those at home. Help shop for most needed items without leaving your home by purchasing items remotely and have them delivered to us for packing. https:// smile.amazon.com/hz/charitylist/ls/1V6WWG22RKBIW/ ref=smi_ext_lnk_lcl_cl. Know someone deployed? Sign them up for monthly care packages: https://milvet.org/request-forcare-packages July 31 – 9 a.m. Free outdoor Idyllwild Songwriters Festival under the high pines at Spirit Mountain Retreat Center, 25661 Oakwood St, Idyllwild-Pine Cove. Features songwriters, including those who have written songs for celebrities such as Rod Stewart, Celine Dion and others.

You can follow the festival at www.facebook.com/IdyllwildSongwritersFestival.

ONGOING – 5-8 p.m. The City of Temecula Community Services Department hosts “Art Off The Walls” every first Friday of the month, featuring art from a variety of artists exhibiting in multi-genre forms. “Art Off The Walls” is housed exclusively at The Merc, 42051 Main Street, Temecula.

ONGOING – The First Fridays art events, in the ambiance of great music and food, are free and offer an exciting opportunity for varied artists to share their work with the community and the many visitors to Temecula. This event is held at The Merc and The Lot on Main, 42051 Main Street.

For more information, call the Community Services Department at (951) 694-6480. Artists may apply using the 2021 AOTW Application online at https:// temeculaca.gov/DocumentCen-

ter/View/11605/2021-AOTWApplication.

ONGOING – 8-9 a.m. Attend the city of Wildomar’s Small Business Roundtable on the third Wednesday of each month on Zoom. Register by emailing kdavidson@cityofwildomar.org and put “small business roundtable” in the subject line.

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 – Everything KETO classes. These interactive step-by-step workshops and classes on Zoom will guide students to begin this new way of eating and learn how to easily steer their decision-making for effective results. For more information and to register, visit www.cityofmenifee.us/register or call (951) 723-3880.

ONGOING – Menifee Community Services offers online driver’s education courses with 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 – 10-11:30 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 – Local chapter of the National Association of Female Entrepreneurs group helps women grow both personally and professionally and meets monthly. Contact Robbie Motter, the NAFE global coordinator, at (951) 255-9200 or rmotter@aol. com for information about future meetings.

ONGOING – Hemet/Winchester National Association of Female Entrepreneurs meets monthly. For new meeting dates and destinations, contact director Joan Wakeland at (909) 721-7648 or email Joanewakeland@gmail. com. Lake Elsinore/Murrieta/ Wildomar NAFE also meets each month in Lake Elsinore with director Sandie Fuenty. Call Fuenty at (714) 981-7013 or email sandiesldy@aol.com to learn when meetings will resume.

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 (781) 932-6300. For local meetings, call (925) 321-0170 or visit www.foodaddicts.org.

ONGOING – The Murrieta Garden Club meets each month at the Murrieta Community Center, 41810 Juniper St., in Murrieta.

Anyone who likes to garden or

Temecula Valley Museum to present arts and culture programs throughout the summer This summer, the Temecula Valley Museum is offering a full line-up of in-person cultural activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Celebrate culture with us with the Second Saturday program. On the second Saturday monthly, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Temecula Valley Museum will be honoring a different culture with food, entertainment, crafts, activities, and a free art lesson with City of Temecula Instructor Tony Moramarco of Bigfoot Art Classes.

“The programs offered by the Temecula Valley Museum are educational, enlightening, and

designed to reflect the rich cultural diversity of our growing community,” Temecula Mayor Maryann Edwards said. “We are very proud to share these accessible programs with our residents and visitors.”

The next event, Aug. 8, will feature Spain where attendees will enjoy tastes of Spanish food, a dancing doll craft, live music in the style of Spanish guitar; strike a pose with a bullring photo backdrop and take a free art lesson inspired by world-renowned Spanish artist, Pablo Picasso.

The newest program, Art in the Park, inspires guests to the Tem-

ecula Valley Museum and Sam Hicks Monument Park to get in touch with their creative side. On select dates throughout July and August, staff will be outside of the museum with a free art project featuring the history and culture of the Temecula Valley.

Arts in the Park kicks off July 17 with Horse Hitching, followed by July 24 Cowboy Boot, and then a July 31 event which will focus on California Poppies.

August events include Hot Air Balloon Aug. 7, Cubist Portrait/ Dancing Doll Aug. 14, Cattle Driving Aug. 21 and closing out

the month will be Grizzly Bear Aug. 28.

“We are very fortunate to have a museum to create programming that embraces diversity and celebrates contemporary life in Temecula,” Temecula City Councilmember and Community Services District President Zak Schwank said. “We hope to see you at the Museum.”

For more information, visit www.temeculavalleymuseum.org or call (951) 694-6450.

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Bohemian Arts to present inaugural show at The Merc Bohemian Arts Presents its inaugural live musical theater production of “[title of the show]” at The Merc, 42051 Main Street in Old Town Temecula.

The show, directed by Sean Barnett, with musical direction by Victoria Patton and choreography

by Boston Antunez, will debut with three performances, Friday and Saturday, July 23 and 24 at 7 p.m. and a matinee at 2 p.m.

Sunday, July 25. “[title of the show]” is a one-act musical comedy following Jeff (played by Antunez) and Hunter (Christopher Romero Sosa), two struggling writers, who hear about a new musical theater festival.

With the deadline for submissions a mere three weeks away, the duo struggle through the trials and

tribulations of putting on their own original musical with their actor friends.

Also starring Carissa Fagan as Heidi and Moana Poyer as Susan, “‘[title of show]’ is, above all, a love letter to musical theater – a uniquely American art form – and to the joy of collaboration,” Bohemian Arts said in a news release.

All tickets are $20 and are available at BohemianArts.org. Limited seating available. “[title of show]” is the first live, fully produced musical presented by the nonprofit arts organization Bohemian Arts and is intended for audiences ages 13 and up. Due to use of adult language, viewer discretion is advised.

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Mystery Wino Discovering Temecula Wineries.

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The Mystery Wino SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Greetings, gentle readers and fellow Grape-Nuts! Thank you for joining me for what I hope will be the first of many entertaining columns about the wineries of Temecula Valley.

Two decades ago, my wife and I moved here from Washington, D.C. Slowly but surely, I morphed into a hopeless wine nerd. I read dozens of books, watched every documentary, took a class or two, and spent too much time at the local wineries. In 2012, we relocated to wine country, where I doubled down on my passion for the vine.

Ultimately, I planted 3 acres of Syrah and Sangiovese, selling the fruit to local wineries when not harvesting it myself. I made wine from my grapes in 2016, 2017, and 2020.

While Temecula was my introduction to “bottled poetry,” I now enjoy wines from around the world. I’ve been fortunate enough to do tastings in France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Mexico and elsewhere. Still, some of my favorite wines, and my favorite places to drink them, are right here in Temecula. In my opinion, there are few places on the planet that provide a better winery experience than Southern California wine country.

Skeptical? I don’t blame you.

Compared to other regions around the state, Temecula is a small fish in a very big pond. That’s why critics and wine lovers alike have overlooked us for so long.

In 1999, the late Vick Knight wrote “Toasting Temecula Wines.”

Although only 15 wineries existed at the time (several of which have since changed hands or closed), Knight’s book was the first real exploration of wine country by an informed insider. A decade later, Rebecca Farnbach wrote Temecula Wine Country, a historical account of the first 40 years of winemaking in the region. It’s a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the local wine industry.

Since then, there have been a handful of mostly superficial treatments by writers unfamiliar with the area or its wine.

To remedy this, I decided to write my own wine book in 2015.

I interviewed 25 winemakers and owners, toured facilities and tasted, tasted, tasted. I developed

a growing admiration (bordering on awe) of the men and women who have dedicated their lives to the strange profession of making wine. When I finally pitched my idea to publishers, they promptly informed me that there was no market for such a book. Apparently, they felt that Temecula was too much like Gertrude Stein’s Oakland. There was no “there” there.

At the time, their attitude made some sense to me. California is home to 4,200 or so wineries.

Napa, Sonoma, and the surrounding counties that make up the North Coast wine region account for more than 1,000 of them. The Central Coast region has upward of 300, along with dozens of different American Viticultural Areas (AVAs). There are hundreds more wineries in the Central Valley (think Lodi), where the bulk of California grapes are grown.

By contrast, Temecula, the only semi-recognizable AVA within the South Coast wine region, has only 50 wineries. They are all within 10 minutes of one another and make roughly 500,000 cases per year. To put this in perspective, 30 wineries in California produce at least 500,000 cases annually by themselves. Francis Ford Coppola Winery puts out almost 2 million cases, and its not even in the top 10.

A related issue is that our wineries don’t sell their products outside the city limits. They don’t need to. Unlike wineries in Napa, Sonoma and Paso Robles, Temecula doesn’t depend on the three-tier distribution system (producer to distributer to retailer to consumer).

They can sell all their wine directly through their front doors. That’s because we are 90 minutes from 20 million people in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties.

According to the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association (a great resource for your next trip, by the way), the wineries hosted almost 2 million visits in 2018, contributing $78 million to the regional economy and supporting 4,800 jobs.

While our geographical advantage boosts profits, it doesn’t help boost our national, or even statewide, recognition. Hence, the tendency of critics to dismiss Temecula as a serious wine region.

That was then, this is now. Tem-

ecula is the real deal, and people around the state are finally taking notice.

Every month, it seems that a new winery is being built, each more elaborate, innovative, and ambitious than the one before.

Meanwhile, older wineries have stepped up their game – or sold out to new owners. As a result, the quality of Temecula’s wines has improved dramatically, as I’ve rediscovered firsthand over the past year. Winemakers are doing incredibly creative work with traditional Bordeaux varietals as well as lesser-known grapes from Italy and Spain. Many of our Rhone blends, Syrahs, and Italian and Spanish whites and reds rival those of any winery in the U.S. Finally, Temecula is figuring out its own style and its unique terroirs.

All this success has meant a steep rise in traffic, crowds, prices and (occasionally) complacency.

For some places in the valley, weddings and other events take priority over winemaking. But that’s a subject for another column.

Over the next year, my goal is to provide brief, honest reviews of the wineries, including the quality of their service, food, ambience, and, yes, their wine. I’ll celebrate the owners, winemakers, growers, chefs, servers, and all the other people who make the wineries such uniquely wonderful places.

I’ll give the pros and cons of each winery so that readers can make informed decisions on which wineries they may want to visit or avoid. There won’t be any puff pieces, but I won’t be using a poison pen either.

Next week I’ll discuss what I think makes a winery experience enjoyable, and give tips on how you can get the most out of your next visit. I’ll also list the first three wineries I plan to review.

Cheers!

The Mystery Wino is a local wine geek, vineyard owner, winemaker and writer in Temecula, California.

Editor’s Note; The views and opinions expressed in the Temecula Winery Report are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Reeder Media, Valley News or any of its employees and subsidiaries.

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Movie Review: ‘The Boss Baby: Family Business’ Bob Garver SPECIAL TO THE VALLEY NEWS

Back in 2017, we were introduced to Ted Templeton, aka The Boss Baby (Alec Baldwin).

The character, an infant with a personality somewhere between Baldwin’s “Glengarry Glen Ross” character and his Donald Trump impression, was a fictionalized version of the younger brother of narrator Tim Templeton (now James Marsden, replacing Tobey Maguire from the original). Now Tim and Ted are all grown up and Tim has a wife (Eva Longoria) and two children of his own.

Older daughter Tabitha (Ariana Greenblatt) is going to a competitive private school run by the demanding Dr. Armstrong (Jeff Goldblum) and pulling away from her well-meaning father and his overactive imagination. Younger daughter Tina is too young to talk, except when she turns out to be an employee of BabyCorp, the company that employed Ted in the first movie (and voiced by Amy Sedaris). BabyCorp needs Tina, Tim and Ted for an assignment, one that requires Tim to revert to

childhood and Ted to babyhood.

Well, the selling point of the movie wouldn’t make sense if Ted wasn’t back as a baby somehow.

The mission (I can’t help but notice that BabyCorp usually uses Ted for spy/secret agent stuff more than actual “business”) is to infiltrate Tabitha’s school and uncover a nefarious plan by Dr. Armstrong.

Armstrong is evil enough for running the school the way he does (the timeout room subjects children to Enya the way Guantanamo Bay blasts heavy metal), but he also has something more megalomaniacal in mind. Goldblum is clearly having a blast voicing the villain, whose parentless existence allows him to indulge in unending junk food. He has such a sweet tooth that he eats sugar straight from the bag at one point. He also drinks nothing but soda, leading to a plot device I can only refer to as “Chekov’s Mentos.”

Ted stays hard-headedly focused on the mission, the same way he’s been focused on business all his life and never had time for a family of his own. The more sentimental Tim uses this rare second shot at childhood to subversively befriend

Tabitha, who to his delight is smart and kind even when her parents aren’t around, but is also sadly insecure in her singing talents and a popular target for bullies. Tim gives her a crash course in music appreciation in the form of a musical number that frankly seems like it would have been more at home in Pixar’s “Soul” than it is here.

I don’t know how Tabitha could fail to recognize her father just because he’s a child when he still has Marsden’s grown-up voice. Tim becomes more fixated on Tabitha’s solo at the upcoming Christmas pageant (July 4 weekend was not the most appropriate choice for this movie’s release) than he is on saving the world, leading to a falling-out with Ted that will of course be resolved right before the big finale.

For an animated movie about talking babies, “The Boss Baby: Family Business” sure crams in a lot of story, side characters and gags. In many ways that’s a good thing. It proves that the movie isn’t afraid to be complex. But in other ways it’s a bad thing, because this movie seems overcrowded and unfocused – just like Tim’s

mind. There’s imagination to a number of sequences, like in a chase through a crowded downtown on a pony that doesn’t respect Tim. And I suppose I laughed at a fair number of gags, maybe a third.

But overall the movie is too lowbrow and muddled. It’s not the worst choice for a family movie night, but Pixar’s “Luca” and “Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway” should be considered higher priorities.

Grade: C “The Boss Baby: Family Business” is playing in theaters and available on Peacock for home viewing. The film is rated PG for

rude humor, mild language and some action. Its running time is 107 minutes.

Contact Bob Garver at rrg251@ nyu.edu.

2022 Stagecoach Lineup Announced City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett and Luke Combs will headline next year’s Stagecoach country music festival, organizers announced, Monday, July 12.

The annual three-day event at the Empire Polo Club in Indio is slated for April 29-May 1, 2022 – one week after weekend two of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, according to Goldenvoice, the concert promoter for both festivals.

Both Stagecoach and Coachella were postponed twice due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Stagecoach tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, July 16, 2021.

Rhett will headline Friday’s first night of the festival, which will also feature Brandi Carlile and Ryan Hurd. Underwood will headline Saturday, preceded by Cody Jinks and Jimmie Allen.

Sunday’s finale is headlined by Combs, but also feature the Black Crowes, Cody Johnson, Smokey Robinson and the Mavericks.

Lil Nas X, Alan Jackson and ZZ Top were initially scheduled to play Stagecoach before the pandemic. It was unclear why they were not included in the 2022 festival.

Meanwhile, Coachella is slated for the weekends of April 15-17 and April 22-24. Lineup information for that festival has not been released.

Pre-sale tickets for Coachella sold out soon after going on sale last month. Goldenvoice said fans can still sign up for the waitlist.

Additional tickets typically go up for sale for Coachella Valley residents closer to the festival dates, but additional information about that process were not announced.

Information about Coachella can be accessed at www.coachella. com.

More information about Stagecoach can be found at www.stagecoachfestival.com.

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Sharetea Joins Newport Towne Square in Menifee The city of Menifee is excited to announce the addition of Sharetea as the latest tenant j oining Newport Towne Square off Newport Road. Established in 1992, Sharetea began in Taipei, Taiwan serving to-go black tea and pearl milk tea drinks.

Since then, Sharetea has opened branches and franchises in 16 countries including the United States, Canada, Southeast Asia, Australia, and Dubai with more than 300 stores.

The expansion of Sharetea to Menifee will be the second location in Southwest Riverside County. They selected Menifee because of its regional economic

pull and growing Asian population. haretea ill offer a ariety of drinks ranging from traditional to adventurous. Drinks can be served hot or cold and come with a variety of additions including pudding, boba, j ellies, and ice cream. Guests will soon be able to indul e ith a aramel offee o aido earl il ea or satisfy their sweet tooth with an Oreo Ice blended with boba pearls while out and about in Menifee. The target opening of Sharetea is late summer 2021.

“Sharetea will be a great addition to our city, adding a diverse and unique teahouse for the many residents, shoppers, and visitors

we have here in Menifee,” Mayor Bill Z immerman said. “Menifee’s growing Asian culinary options are exciting to witness, as diverse food choices were the number one requested amenity by community members.”

For more information on Newport Towne Square leasing and how to j oin their quality tenant line-up, please contact the City of Menifee’s Economic Development Department at EconDev@ cityofmenifee.us or visit www. menifeebusiness.com.

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EMWD, RCWD restore late charges E M W D increases H elp2O Joe Naiman WRITER

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“The best way not to get charged a late fee is to pay your bill in a timely manner.”

On April 2, 2020, Governor Newsom issued an executive order prohi itin ater shut offs for non payment. The executive order did not eliminate the obligation to pay for services. Two weeks before that executive order, a March 19, 2020, special meeting of the RCWD board addressed assistance to residents and businesses impacted by the coronavirus shutdown and included the temporary suspension of water shut-offs due to nonpayment and the temporary suspension of delinquent charges and interest penalties. The executive order has been extended to Sept.

30, 2021, and the extension to that date indicates that the state shut off moratorium will end on that day.

An EMWD bill is considered delinquent if it is at least 6 1 days past due. The delinquency rate was 3.5% in 2019, and by November 2020 that rate had risen to 18.3% .

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The Eastern Municipal Water District and the Rancho California Water District both restored late charges for unpaid bills.

The July 7 EMWD board meeting included a 4-0 vote, with Randy Record absent, to approve the resumption of late fee collections on outstanding balances beginning Sept. 1 and to increase the one time elp thers payment for qualifying residents from $ 100 to $ 200. The RCWD voted 5-1, July 8, with Angel Garcia opposed and Bill Wilson abstaining, to reinstate delinquent charges and interest penalties as of Sept. 1 and to reinstate water service disconnection due to non-payment as of Sept. 30. he mo e is fiscally respon sible,” RCWD board president Carol Lee Gonzales-Brady said.

“For those people who pay their bills on time I want to reward them by not having a late fee,” EMWD board president Phil Paule said.

establishes a late fee if payments are not received in a timely manner. The late fee, which is currently $ 25, is applied to the customer’s account and is cumulative for each late occurrence. Customers who call to make payment arrangements may have the late fee waived as part of the payment plan.

If an EMWD customer with outstanding late fees makes a partial payment that payment is first applied to the late fees and then to the water and sewer charges balance, so the partial payment will not reduce outstanding charges by the full amount of the payment. On Dec. 2 the EMWD board voted 5-0 to suspend late fees retroactive to May 1, 2020, with any payments made between May 1, 2020, and Dec. 2, 2020, credited to customers’ bills.

The EMWD delinquency rate at the end of March 2021, four months after the late fees were suspended, was 29% . here s officially no incenti e for them to do so,” RCWD assis-

tant general manager Rick Aragon said. “They have no incentive to make progress in paying down the bill.”

As of the beginning of July 2021 the Rancho district had 836 accounts which were at least 7 1 days past due, and the balances for those payments totaled approximately $ 47 3,000. astern also utili es nonprofit partners to provide assistance to customers struggling to pay their ills. he elp thers pro ram is administered by United Way and was implemented in September 2020. It had provided a onetime $ 100 credit to the bill, with one-time meaning once within a 12-month period. The program uses non-operating revenues, so it is not subj ect to Proposition 218 procedures which require water and sewer rate increases to be based on a cost of service study.

“I’d like to really see our outreach pro ram in full effect efore we get nasty,” RCWD board member Brian Brady said.

“They have the opportunity to enter into a payment plan which would exclude them from being charged,”RCWD general manager Robert Grantham said.

A future EMWD meeting will re ie hether a at fee for all late payments is appropriate. “I’m really looking forward to taking another look at what the late fee structure should look like,” oard mem er eff rm strong said. “The $ 25, it’s a little onerous on a small bill.”

The district will be updating its billing software before addressing whether the late fee structure should be changed. “We’re going to take a closer look at how we do late fees,” Paule said.

“There will be an opportunity to revisit the structure,” EMWD general manager Joe Mouawad said.

“The early part of next year we can come back and look at that.”

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EMWD awards two San Jacinto groundwater enhancement contracts Joe Naiman WRITER

The July 7 board meeting of the Eastern Municipal Water District included two votes to award contracts for the district’s San Jacinto Valley Water Banking - Enhanced Recharge and Recovery Program.

One vote awarded J.F. Shea Construction a $19,523,800 contract to equip the four wells in the first phase of the program while also approving a $386,368 engineering services contract with Tetra Tech and a $218,545 environmental monitoring services contract with Environmental Science Associates. The other action awarded Steve P. Rados Inc. a $15,826,500 pipeline construction contract while also authorizing various support services contracts.

Both motions were approved on 4-0 votes with Randy Record absent.

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Banking - Enhanced Recharge and Recovery Program is part of Eastern’s Groundwater Reliability Plus initiative to expand groundwater supply capacity by recharging imported water in the local groundwater basin. The groundwater production facilities will be implemented in phases.

The first phase will include Well 201, Well 202, and Well 203 along with associated raw water conveyance pipelines. Phase 1 also includes Well 205 along with a centralized groundwater treatment facility system. The treatment plant at the corner of Hewitt Street and Evans Street is currently called the Hewitt and Evans Groundwater Treatment Facility. The subsequent phases are expected to include eight additional wells along with conveyance pipeline.

“It’s infrastructure building future reliability for our service area,” EMWD board president Phil Paule said.

Well 201 and Well 205 are off Shaver Street, Well 202 is off Seventh Street, and Well 203 is off Evans Street. Five bids for the equipping were received by the May 17 deadline, although two of those were deemed non-responsive due to a lack of complete information. J.F. Shea Construction, which is based in Walnut, had the low bid of $19,523,800. RSH Construction Services, which is headquartered in Hemet, had the second-lowest bid at $20,967,000.

The work on Well 201 and Well 202 will be completed within 480 calendar days after the receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Well 203 will be completed within 760 calendar days and Well 205 will be completed within 910 calendar days.

The work to be performed under the Steve P. Rados contract includes installing approximately 11,000 linear feet of 60-inch diameter concrete mortar lined

and coated (CML&C) pipe along Warren Road, Esplanade Avenue, Sanderson Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue, installing a 30-inch bypass connection to the existing San Jacinto Valley Feeder, installing 30-inch influent pipelines and 24-inch bypass pipelines at the Commonwealth Booster Station/Hemet Water Reclamation Plant, and cathodic protection improvements to the San Jacinto Valley Feeder including the existing 33-inch and 39-inch pipelines, approximately five dozen cathodic test stations, and joint bonding to repair electrical discontinuity.

Three bids were received by the May 25 deadline including the $15,826,500 proposal from Steve P. Rados, whose headquarters office is in Santa Ana. CCL Contracting, Inc., which is based in Escondido, bid $16,749,650 for the second-lowest amount. The pipeline and cathodic protection improvements are scheduled to

be completed within 485 calendar days following the Notice to Proceed.

The support contracts will pay Michael Baker International $573,180 and HDR Engineering Inc. $282,500 for engineering support services, Inland Foundation Engineering $318,350 for geotechnical observation and testing services, Environmental Science Associates $171,520 for cultural and biological resources monitoring, The Prizm Group $116,370 for surveying services, and the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians $103,500 for tribal monitoring services.

In November 2006 the state’s voters passed Proposition 84, which authorized $1 million of Integrated Regional Water Management funding, and some of the EMWD expense will be reimbursed by Proposition 84 money.

Joe Naiman can be reached by email at jnaiman@reedermedia. com.

EVMWD board vacancy to be filled by appointment With the recent resignation of Division 3 board of director, Jared McBride, the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) voted 4-0 to fill the vacancy by appointment, as required by state law, at a recent board meeting.

The area represented by the Division 3 director includes sections of Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, Murrieta and the unincorporated areas of Lakeland Village and Sky Meadows. EVMWD is now accepting applications from inter-

ested candidates.

To be eligible, candidates must live within the boundaries of Division 3 and be registered to vote.

A map of Division 3 is available at www.evmwd.com/boardvacancy or by calling EVMWD at (951) 674-3146 to confirm residency within Division 3.

Friday, July 30, at 4:30 p.m. is the deadline for candidates to submit a letter of interest and application. Eligible candidates will be scheduled for an interview to

present their qualifications at the regularly scheduled board of directors meeting Thursday, Aug. 12, at 4 p.m. The Board may elect to schedule additional meetings and interviews, if necessary.

The Board intends to appoint the new director no later than Friday, Aug. 20, 2021.

Letters of interest and applications must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 30, 2021.

Letters of interest may be submitted via email to Terese@evmwd.

net, or hand-delivered or mailed to EVMWD, Attn: Terese Quintanar, District Secretary, Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District, 31315 Chaney Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530.

The selected director will serve the rest of the current term. The

Elks’ grant presentation to CMOH Representatives of Temecula Elks Lodge No. 2801 presented a Gratitude Grant check to the Community Mission of Hope (CMOH) in Temecula on July 1.

CMOH provides various forms of assistance to the less fortunate in the Temecula/Murrieta area, including food, gas cards, housing assistance and other forms of help for the homeless. More than 400 families and individuals are helped each month, and in 2020 more than 1 million pounds of food was processed thanks to the hard work of numerous volunteers.

Past Exalted Ruler Angela Stevanus and Past Trustee Chairman Ken Nordstrom presented a check for $3,000 to Allison Willits, operations manager for CMOH. When eligibility for the grant was announced in early 2021, Nordstrom contacted Willits to determine if they had any specific needs that fell within the grant requirements. After some discussion, it was learned that the need for a new, modern food-sorting table met all the requirements and Nordstrom and Stevanus proceeded to complete and submit the grant application.

When the new table arrives, CMOH volunteers will be able to process all the incoming food donations more quickly and efficiently from individuals and businesses with far less physical effort.

seat will be placed on the ballot for the Nov. 8, 2022, general election.

For more information, contact EVMWD’s district secretary at (951) 674-3146 or visit www. evmwd.com.

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IEC given RCWD final design contract for Anza Road pipeline Joe Naiman WRITER

Infrastructure Engineering Corporation has been awarded the Rancho California Water District contract for the final design of the Anza Road pipeline extension.

A 7-0 RCWD board vote July 8 approved the $127,251 contract with IEC, whose Temecula office will perform the work. Although Krieger & Stewart had a lower bid for the final design work, the California Government Code requires professional service agreements to be awarded based on demonstrated competence and qualifications and RCWD staff felt that the additional level of effort justified the higher price of the IEC proposal.

The Anza Road 1550 Pressure Zone Pipeline Extension Project will provide system redundancy to RCWD’s 1550 Pressure Zone at the southeast edge of Rancho’s water service area. The 1550 Pressure Zone includes a significant portion of the Morgan Hill development, and much of that development does not currently have a redundant supply source.

Last year, Wood Rodgers Inc.

completed a preliminary design evaluation for the water district which modeled the system for sizing the redundant source. The evaluation also reviewed all available alignments. The new pipeline will connect an existing 24-inch potable water pipeline along Anza Road to a 12-inch potable water pipeline at the end of Morgan Hill Road. Approximately 300 linear feet of 24-inch pipeline and 900 linear feet of 12-inch pipeline will be installed.

A request for proposals for final design services was issued May 20. Three companies responded by the June 17 deadline. The Krieger & Stewart bid was for $118,000, but RCWD staff considered the $9,251 difference to be justified based on the IEC proposal including specific details about the existing right of way conditions for the proposed alignment, specific details about California Environmental Quality Act compliance, a team of in-house experts, and a better estimate of engineering hours required.

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Top high school athletes compete in California track and field State championships

Murrieta Mesa junior, Cade Moran, took first place in the shot put and third place in the discus at the California track and field State championships June 26, at Arcadia High School.

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The CIF track & field State championships were not held for a second straight season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that did not prevent the sports community from preparing a stage for the top prep athletes to compete. Arcadia Invitational meet director Rich Gonzalez gathered his troops and decided to host a meet for California’s best.

The California track and field State championships came about in response to that development, and some local athletes who received the invitation took full advantage of the opportunity. Rich extended invitations to athletes with top 40-marks in the state and all the athletes who accepted invitations competed as unattached participants. Any reference to school affiliations is listed for informational purposes only.

The event was powered by VS Athletics and took place June 2526 at Arcadia High School. The two-day California State championships meet was conducted under a USATF sanction and operated within the NFHS rules.

Results for both the boys’ and girls’ individual participants that represented the Temecula Valley

area listed here: BOYS 4x400 Meter Relay 5th place - Murrieta Mesa - TC ‘A’ 3:22.90 800 Meters 3rd place - Kyle Reden (12; Great Oak) - 1:55.52 1600 Meters 6th place - Austin Montez (12; Great Oak) - 4:21.43 High Jump 1st place - Darius Hill (12; Vista Murrieta) - 6-08.00, 6-00, 6-02, 6-04, 6-06, 6-08, 6-10 Long Jump 3rd place - Darius Hill (12; Vista Murrieta) - 22-11.00 +0.0, 2110(1.3), 22-01(0.7), 22-09.50(0.3), FOUL (+0.0), FOUL (0.7), 2211(+0.0) Triple Jump 2nd place - JC Stevenson (11; Great Oak) - 46-01.75 1.7, 43-06.50(1.9), 45-06.75(0.2), 46-01.75(1.7), ND (1.4), 4501.50(1.6), 45-01.50(2.4) Shot Put 1st place - Cade Moran (11; Murrieta Mesa) - 60-02.50, 5806, 58-01.50, 55-11.75, 58-08, 59-07.25, 60-02.50 Discus 3rd place - Cade Moran (11; Murrieta Mesa) - 173-04, 165-11, 169-10, 167-00, FOUL, 159-04, 173-04

Great Oak’s Kyle Reden (2), pictured here at the CIF Southern Section finals with teammate Joseph Mateo, placed third in the 800M at the California track and field State championships. Valley News/Jerry Soifer photo

Vista Murrieta senior, Darius Hill, took first place in the high jump and third place in the long jump at the California track and field State championships.

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Great Oak senior, Summer Stevenson, took first place in the triple jump and 11th place in the long jump at the California track and field State championships June 25, at Arcadia High School. Valley News/Andrez Imaging

GIRLS 4x800 Meter Relay 5th place - Great Oak - TC ‘A’ 9:43.40 100 Meters Preliminary 13th place - Stevie

Wu (12, Murrieta Mesa) 12.20, 12.197 Long Jump 8th place - Alyssa Alumbres (9; Vista Murrieta) - 17-09.00 0.8, 16-09.50(2.1), 16-09(2.4),

17-02.25(3.3), 16-06.50(2.2), 1606(1.4), 17-09(0.8) 11th place - Summer Stevenson (12; Great Oak) - 17-01.00 0.5, see TRACK, page C-2

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SPORTS

Temecula’s Gavin Johns named Tennessee Tech Athletics Man of the Year

Temecula native, Gavin Johns (left), who recently graduated from Tennessee Tech, where he played Division 1 baseball for the Golden Eagles, is hopeful to be playing professional baseball very soon.

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JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

The passion to play baseball at the highest level is something that countless children dream about from a young age, and Temecula’s Gavin Johns is no exception. The recent Tennessee Tech graduate has been playing the game since he could swing a bat and he has played the game well. From his days in youth baseball in Temecula, to playing high school baseball locally, to National championships in Junior college, playing for UCLA and then Tennessee Tech, Johns has been on a mission to play professional baseball for as long as he can remember.

The notion of playing profes-

sionally is not too far fetched for Johns, who recently added Tennessee Tech Athletics Man of the Year to his resume, built a personal scouting website and has high hopes for this year’s Major League Baseball draft.

“I was talking with a friend recently about my career and we talked about how it would be cool to document all my content as far as pictures and videos and statistics and personal stories online for everyone to access,” Johns said.

“We thought it would be great for whatever plans God leads me to in my athletic journey but also connecting with the community and with different business ideas.

The website tells the story of who I am as a person in addition to the

Storm report: Seven game losing skid has Lake Elsinore falling fast

The Lake Elsinore Storm dropped seven straight games and this week they sit in third place in the standings, six and a half games back from Valley News/ A ct i on C ap t ur es M ed i a G r oup first place.

baseball player and athlete I am.”

With the 2021 MLB amateur player draft taking place this week, Johns feels good about recent workouts he has had and has been communicating with scouts from multiple teams. He has been told he hits well and has the versatility to play multiple positions.

“My leadership traits will also be a great asset to any organization,” Johns said. “God willing, I will have an opportunity to be selected by a Major League Baseball organization and I’m excited for the next step of professional baseball.”

When it comes to being named the Tennessee Tech Athletics Man of the Year he feels blessed and honored and stated that he wants to

Temecula’s Gavin Johns was recently named Tennessee Tech Athletics ‘Man of the Year.’

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thank his family, friends, coaches, mentors, trainers, and everyone in his life for molding him into the man he is today.

“Tennessee Tech University has changed my life for the better and has set me up for what is to come in my life,” the MLB hopeful who gives all glory to God said.

“I am profoundly grateful for the relationships I have been a part of during my time at the school and want to thank everyone for having

Murrieta F45 training facility offers student and teacher package

The owners and staff at the Murrieta F45 training location have a summer exclusive offer for students and teachers.

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JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

The Lake Elsinore Storm have dropped eight of their last 10 games and fell to third place in the standings after losing six-straight games to Rancho Cucamonga, and one to the 66ers. Their last win came against the 66ers Saturday, July 3.

The Storm, who, as of press time, were getting ready for Rated-R night, now garnish a 26-34 record and will look to bounce back this week with a homestand against Visalia.

On Thursday, July 15, the Storm’s game day themes was be a combination of Mega Thirsty Thursday ($30 for all you can drink) and Rated R Night! In a brand-new ballpark experiment, they were pushing the boundaries of typical baseball practices with mature content during an actual Storm game.

There was good-natured, adult content all game long. Whether the the PA, the master of ceremonies, the music selections or the midinning fan participation games, this

TRACK f r om p ag e C - 1 FOUL (0.9), 17-01(0.5), FOUL (2.4) Triple Jump 1st place - Summer Stevenson (12; Great Oak) - 38-10.00 3.1, 3810(3.1), 37-04(0.1), 38-09.50(1.5), 38-02.25(+0.0), FOUL (+0.0) 2nd place - Ahnyx Bush (12; Temecula Valley) - 37-11.25 +0.0, 37-10.75(0.9), 36-10(+0.0), 3702(1.4), 37-11.25(+0.0), FOUL (0.3)

night was suited for those 18 and older. On this night, they encouraged a stadium filled with people wearing anything but clothes.

That meant trash bags, togas, or anything your imagination can conjure would get you a $10 ticket voucher at the box office. Please remain respectfully covered up and any nudity will not be permitted, however, they do want all in attendance to be creative.

Lake Elsinore staff do say that this night has its limits, however.

Per MLB guidelines, there was still be no cursing or derogatory language inside the park. Belligerent or demeaning behavior will also not be accepted. Adults who choose to attend this night with someone under 18 had to fill out a waiver.

Those wishing to exchange their ticket for a different night game were allowed to do so.

For more information on the Lake Elsinore Storm, and to check game times for this week and beyond, visit www.stormbaseball. com or call (951) 245-HITS. Article contributions made by Storm staff member, Justin Jett.

More info can be found online by visiting www.cifss.org and www.finishedresults.com.

JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia. com.

Photos/sports scores/stats/highlights can be submitted to sports@ reedermedia.com. Stats, standings, results provided by MaxPreps, Gamechanger, local ADs, fans of the game and the Valley News Sports Department.

a big part in that process. I never thought I would end up playing college baseball in Tennessee, but I am more than glad this is where God wanted me to be.”

To keep up with Gavin Johns and follow all the action as he chases his dreams of playing professional baseball, visit www. gavinjohns.com.

JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia. com.

JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

The owners and staff at the Murrieta F45 training location have a summer exclusive offer for

students and teachers. Because of how impactful the pandemic had been on educators, as well as their students, this summertime offer was designed to help keep fitness goals in reach for those that need

a jump-start before the next school year starts.

The ‘F’ stands for functional training, a mix of circuit and HIIT style workouts geared toward everyday movement and the sessions are usually no longer than 45 minutes. The offer includes a one-week no risk trial, then is only about half the cost of a regular membership. Inquire with owners and staff in regards to pricing.

The Murrieta North location is at 36100 Hidden Springs Road, Suite A, and is currently open in the mornings and afternoons before and after work. To inquire about memberships, visit https:// f45training.com/murrieta/home.

Follow them on Instagram at www. instagram.com/f45_training_MurrietaNorth as well as on Facebook by searching “F45 MurrietaNorth.” For more information, call (951) 691-0725.

JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia. com.

Temecula’s Isaiah Mobley, currently with USC, withdraws from NBA draft

Former Rancho Christian standout and Temecula native, Isaiah Mobley, announced last week that he was withdrawing his name from the NBA draft to stay at USC for his junior season.

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JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

Temecula native Isaiah Mobley, who currently plays basketball for USC, announced last week that he was withdrawing his name from the NBA draft to stay at school for his junior season. Mobley played

during his high school days at Rancho Christian, where he was instrumental, along with brother Evan, in putting the school on the map with their CIF Southern Section titles, open division play and CIF State tournament appearances.

After a 17-point, eight-rebound, four-assist performance against

Kansas, Mobley’s NBA draft stock went through the roof. After the NCAA tournament was over, Isaiah announced he would be looking into his options, which also included the NBA draft, as well as an option to stay in school as a junior.

Mobley made the most of his invite to the draft combine, but with USC losing its top two scorers – Mobley’s younger brother Evan and Tahj Eaddy – to the draft, Isaiah’s thoughts quickly countered with most of the core of last year’s team is returning for another goaround.

“Ain’t this what you been waiting for,” Mobley wrote in his Twitter announcement last week, which was made four hours before the deadline for NCAA players to withdraw from the draft.

Mobley will now go back to USC where he could be the team’s likely leading scorer in 2021-2022.

There are not many other players on the roster who can fill his role in USC’s offense. Mobley is a proven post player and with the addition of a three-person freshman class and Memphis transfer Boogie Ellis, things are looking up for the Trojans.

JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia.com.

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HEALTH

Temecula woman finds fitness success Diane A. Rhodes SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

In 2019, Kalena Longhurst found herself in a really bad place. Living in Oregon while she attended college, she suffered from seasonal affective disorder. While she was struggling to get her clinical depression in check, she found herself on academic probation.

She said EōS Fitness in Temecula changed her life and sharing her story with others as part of the club’s annual “Submit Your Fit” contest resulted in a first-prize win at the local club level. Open to all EōS Fitness members, she said the contest which ended Jan. 31 spurred her on to work even harder.

Longhurst won a prize package valued at $530, which included 10 complimentary sessions of training and she was able to use those sessions to catch up after COVID-19 restricted much of her time with personal trainer Sara Janecek. Her inspirational fitness story, along with her before and after pictures, captured the attention of the EōS Corporate Team Members who chose the club-level winners. Part of her story explained how she ultimately decided to drop out of school and move back home to Temecula.

“I knew that I could get better while away from school,” she said.

“At my parents’, I found myself unemployed and hopeless. I started getting up in the mornings to join my dad on his daily walks before

work. I knew I needed a reason to get up in the morning or I never would get up.”

Longhurst eventually got a job and was starting to get her life back together but she knew she needed to do something to improve her mental and physical health.

“My family has a lot of autoimmune issues; in my early twenties I was already starting to see symptoms of them developing,” she said.

“I had been 200 pounds since high school; if I didn’t change now, it would all get worse.”

With the money she was earning, she signed up for a gym membership and personal training at EōS Fitness Temecula Parkway at the beginning of 2020. She was just starting to make progress and get a routine down when the pandemic started. Initially, there was no telling how long it would last but most thought it was going to be short-lived.

“When it became clear that we would be home for much longer than that, I knew I couldn’t let myself slip back into that dark place I had just gotten out of,” Longhurst said. “I started working from home and through this I was able to briefly have the best work-life balance I think I will ever have. I was only working part-time then, so once I finished work, I would go to the gym and utilize what I was learning

with my EōS personal trainer, Sara, or meet for a session.”

While through the pandemic the gyms went through several variations of shutdowns and being partially open, Longhurst kept up with her personal training where she said she was learning valuable information about how to maintain her health.

Janecek said that EōS Temecula Parkway was closed for much of the pandemic, so when she knew they wouldn’t see each other for an unknown amount of time, she designed workouts for Longhurst to use while she was at home. She also swam as much as possible over the summer with her mother, which had a substantial impact in helping her to reach her fitness goals. During this period, Longhurst lost 30 pounds.

Janecek works at EōS Temecula Parkway as a part-time trainer and has approximately 25 clients she sees each week, one to three times a week.

“Most everyone has a different reason or need for a personal trainer. Many of my clients stay for accountability, but most come in with little knowledge of where to start or what they need to change to be successful in meeting their personal goals,” she said. “But Kalena came in knowing what she wanted. Our goal was to work

Kalena Longhurst, right, won the “Submit Your Fit” contest at her local EōS Fitness in Temecula. With her is personal trainer Sara Janecek.

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together to build her knowledge of fitness training, cardio training and nutrition. Change can be incredibly difficult, especially when you aren’t used to being really active or eating right to stay fit. We spent, and still spend, most of the training session talking about food and what we can do to improve her overall health and wellness while Kalena does her workout.”

Janecek said that for most people, it is not getting to the gym that is the problem – it’s learning to overcome eating for comfort and learning to eat for fuel.

“Changing the way you eat to help you be more successful can be truly daunting; I struggle with it myself sometimes. Continuing to try, learn, and most importantly forgive yourself when you are not as successful as you want to be is crucial in being successful in meeting goals,” she said. “My main goal in teaching – whatever you come in for from me – is teaching you to be healthy. It is never about a number or a size, but feeling good, being strong and living your best possible life. That is the most important goal.

I love seeing Kalena living her best

life and knowing the role that fitness plays in getting her to that place.”

Longhurst said her time at EōS with Janecek has truly changed her for the better.

“I have since gone back to work full time and am back in school to finish my bachelor’s in Botany online,” she said. “I look forward to my regular sessions. I can’t wait to keep hitting those milestones.”

Janecek said she loves her job and through the years she has trained teens as young as 15 up to her oldest client, who is 82. She keeps in touch with many of her past clients and enjoys seeing their continued progress over time.

“Whatever Kalena does moving forward with whatever life goals she has, I have no doubt that she will be successful. Fitness really helped her find that in herself,” Janecek said. “I was thrilled to hear Kalena was selected as a clublevel winner. She worked incredibly hard to achieve her goals, and continues to reevaluate and work to become better, stronger, more fit and healthier.”

For more information, visit www. eosfitness.com.

A legacy of excellence.

A “before” photo of Kalena Longhurst was included with her “Submit Your Fit” contest entry at EōS Fitness in Temecula.

Kalena Longhurst during a recent workout at EōS Fitness Temecula Parkway. She won the club-level “Submit Your Fit” contest earlier this year.

New medical and community center is a dream come true for Hemet doctor

Dr. W. Joseph Atiya and Dr. Reem Tawfik, both primary care physicians with Optum, celebrate at the ribbon-cutting ceremony and community open house for the new Optum-Hemet Primary Care Clinic and Community Center.

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All it took was some patience and the realization that it’s always good to follow doctor’s orders.

That’s the simplified backstory about the new Optum-Hemet Primary Care Clinic and Community Center on West Florida Avenue that held its grand opening June 25 under the watchful caring eyes of Dr. W. Joseph Atiya.

It was Atiya who opened his small medical practice in Hemet 42 years ago and welcomed his first few patients when the community needed only one stop light. The local hospital then could be best described as small. Today, the area has grown to nearly 100,000 residents and Atiya’s patient base now numbers more than 5,000.

The Hemet population continues to grow but access to health care is not keeping pace. Many residents drive up to 40 minutes to access health care services. The Health Resources and Services Administration designated Hemet as a “Health Professional Shortage Area.”

With a goal of improving health care access, Atiya urged his partner, PrimeCare of Hemet Valley, an Op-

tum company, to study the market, partner with his independent medical practice and build the new facility.

“This facility is a fulfillment of my dream and promise to myself to help more people access health care,” he said. “I want people in this town to have the resources to get and stay healthy.”

The venue offers a variety of health care services, including primary care where patients can get X-rays, use an on-site pharmacy and soon, an on-site laboratory for blood draws and other procedures.

In addition, there is a free gym with workout equipment, staffed with a health coach, a multi-purpose room for healthy lifestyle classes and community rooms for small group gatherings within its 20,000- plus square footage. There is also a social worker on site who helps people connect with food banks, transportation and other community support services.

The goal, according to Optum officials, is to improve the health and wellness of the Hemet community by making it easier for people to access the health care and social support they need under one roof.

The new center offers educational programs and classes for all ages, including fitness for all ability levels, arts and crafts and health and wellness topics. The community center classes are free and open to the public.

Leigh Hutchins, chief operating officer for Optum California, has overseen the project and is helping ensure it meets the needs of a growing population.

“We wanted to bring a fresh look and feel to this site.” she said.

“Normally you think of a typical doctor’s office as being sterile. This office is warm and welcoming and is more than exam rooms and a waiting room. We can help patients address many of their health and wellness needs.”

In addition to a ribbon-cutting ceremony, the opening featured tours and on hand were representatives of community organizations including the Salvation Army, Blindness Support and Bristol Hospice to help connect visitors with food banks, transportation and other support services. Also on hand were State Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (RYucaipa) and Hemet Mayor Karlee Meyer.

Taking the clinic forward will be Dr. Reem Tawfik, a family practice physician, who became part of the Optum family in 2020. Her patient care reflects her own amazing journey of learning as a refugee that was not without hardship or danger. She empathizes and takes the time to understand each patient one at a time.

For his part, Atiya feels satisfied that his work is done. “I came here as a sole primary care physician and now we have a state-of-the-art medical facility and community center. I am excited that I achieved my goal of helping more people in the community access health and wellness resources.”

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EDUCATION

JDS Creative Academy to offer classes exploring Hollywood careers Oftentimes when the word “class” is used, we think of a teacher lecturing while students gaze off into la la land. While a lot do benefit in this environment, others just crave more. Let’s face it, learning traditionally doesn’t exactly have an exciting ring to it; especially in the eyes of a student.

JDS Creative believes a good classroom has the right mix of creativity, curriculum and handson experience. Behind the doors of JDSCA, creativity is encouraged.

The nonprofit aims to provide a unique learning environment to students who are interested in the arts and value hands-on training.

Every Fall, JDS Creative Academy offers several creative classes to the community. These classes

are not structured to fit the traditional classroom setting, instead, a place for creative individuals to explore the arts. The intent behind these classes is to add value to one’s education and open up possibilities for future endeavors and bigger opportunities. JDS Creative Academy understands that some industries take a bit more experience than others when trying to get a foot in the door, which is why the nonprofit aims to offer some guidance and structure.

Beginning the week of Aug. 30, creative learners can explore career opportunities and gain experience in areas like scriptwriting, fashion design, musical theater, acting and even backstage production. These classes are

semester-long and are designed to accommodate both students and working professionals. Classes vary in minimum age requirements, but there is something for all ages. Scholarship opportunities are available and the application forms, class schedules as well as pricing information can be found on www.jdscreativeacademy.org.

JDS Creative Academy hopes the experience gained will increase the likelihood of postsecondary success for K-12 students and help young adults find clarity on their career pathway.

These classes offer a unique experience here in our region.

In fact, the musical theater class is working to bring a little bit of Broadway to the Creative Acad-

emy. Currently, we are in talks to create a version of “Super You,” the musical that’s on its road to Broadway for 2022. This show is from the producers and writers of the Broadway Show “Jagged Little Pill.” Who wouldn’t want to be a part of a west coast premiere production and documentary being made about its road to Broadway?

Also shining at JDS Studio are the lights of Hollywood. If being on camera is more your passion, then you might be interested in the Industry Showcase at JDS Actors Studio. This is where aspiring actors learn the ins and outs of the entertainment industry and gain career pathway insight on how to become a successful working actor. The workshop ends with

a showcase for SAG franchised agents and industry managers, in hopes of getting an offer of representation. JDS Actors Studio has been doing these workshops since 2010 and have helped launch well over 100 actors into the entertainment industry. The workshop begins Aug. 4 at 5 p.m. For more information, www.jdsactorsstudio. com.

Whether you are at the beginning of your career or a seasoned creative, these classes and opportunities will assist you in getting experience and opening doors to fulfill your passion in visual, performing and digital arts. Follow your dreams at JDS Studios.

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Financial literacy shared with Soboba youth

Soboba Tribal Administration’s Financial Analyst Lenell Carter interacts with Soboba youth during the first of five weekly Financial Literacy 101 classes he taught.

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Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Soboba Tribal Administration’s Financial Analyst Lenell Carter recently completed teaching a fivepart course on Financial Literacy 101 offered to Soboba youths. The most important lesson they were taught was that you are never too young to learn how to create a healthy financial future.

“My financial literacy skill set was noted during my interview process over two years ago but due to COVID the class was delayed,” Carter said. “Tribal Council decided that as we were coming out of the pandemic, we would be able to move forward with the course.”

Carter brought a unique perspective to his presentations, having experience teaching similar financial literacy classes for other Southern California tribes.

“I feel good about the material and I want the participants to feel my passion about this subject matter,” Carter said. “I tell them my story and let them know that ‘I didn’t know what I didn’t know’ about the topic of personal finances even after graduating with an accounting background. I was once like them and needed to find the resources to help me navigate these topics, alone.”

Each participant received a “Building Native Communities, Financial Skills for Families” work-

book by First Nations Development Institute and Oweesta, who created the curriculum to “enable community members to realize their traditional values by learning financial skills that will help each person make informed financial decisions for themselves, their family and their community.”

“The reason I like this book is that the format goes through some of your history and how your ancestors used financial literacy,” Carter explained during the first weekly class. “The beginning chapters are about how your ancestors used (traditional) resources that were available to them, like acorns. That is financial planning in a nutshell.”

Tribal Controller Ken Alfaro

was invited to one of the classes to discuss budgeting for the tribe and how it translates into everyday life.

Sarah Merritt, branch manager of the American United Federal Credit Union at the Soboba Reservation, was a guest speaker on a class about using financial services tools to help navigate day-to-day transactions and using them to help a person achieve their short- and long-term goals.

“Sarah was great,” Carter said.

“She emphasized personal service to members, and she provided a plethora of information on the actual services the branch offers to the community.”

Another advantage to hearing from Merritt is that all participants who successfully completed the course received a $50 voucher from the credit union to open a savings account there, which was matched

by Soboba Tribal Council with an additional $50 to help them jumpstart their own financial future.

They also received a $25 incentive from Soboba Tribal TANF. Vice chairperson Geneva Mojado provided encouragement to the participants at the first session, as did Tribal Executive Officer Steven Estrada.

“We want you all to build a strong foundation and venture out, go to school, meet new people and see the world,” Mojado said. “Ask

questions and let us know what else you want to learn about. This is a pilot program and we might possibly make it a requirement in the future. Being the first ones in it puts you ahead of the game. There is a lot to learn so be proactive in making the right decisions and stay headed in the right direction.”

During the program, Carter discussed income, expenses, budget, savings (both long- and shortterm) and taxes. Active participants throughout each session were rewarded with gift cards, encouraging more interaction.

Shayna Silvas-Thomas, 19, said she was glad to learn about all the financial things she’ll need to know when she’s in college. Luisa Rivera, 15, enjoyed learning more about the local credit union and how it differs from a bank.

“I liked that the classes were so interactive; it kept my attention,” Leandro Silvas, 14, said. “I learned a lot of new things.”

Tribal Council is also exploring the idea of starting financial education classes for young adults, students at Noli Indian School at the Soboba Reservation and community adults. This recent pilot program was designed to gauge interest in specific topics and determine how viable and valuable such a course would be for different sectors of the Soboba community.

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Iyana Briones was one of a core group of about a dozen participants who attended each class during the five-part Financial Literacy 101 program at Soboba.

Georgia Tech spring 2021 graduates announced The Georgia Institute of Technology presented degrees to approximately 4,435 undergraduate and graduate students during the Institute’s 260th Commencement exercises May 7-8 at Bobby Dodd Stadium.

Luciano Taranto of Murrieta graduated with a Master of Science in Computer Science; Thomas Freiling of Temecula also earned a Master of Science in Computer Science degree; and Yumeng Jiang

of Temecula received a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

The Georgia Institute of Technology, or Georgia Tech, is a top 10 public research university developing leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition.

For more information, www. gatech.edu.

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Menifee student graduates from Angelo State University Angelo State University conferred 888 undergraduate and graduate degrees on 884 graduates, including Shawn Hampson of Menifee, during its 2021 spring commencement exercises May 15, at the Junell Center/Stephens Arena

in San Angelo, Texas. Hampson earned a Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling.

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Why can’t we just follow the science?

Julie Reeder PUBLISHER

Why can’t we just follow the science? What are we following?

We put up with lockdowns and distancing, masks and experimental jabs. Now our politicians are encouraging students and pregnant women to take a shot that clearly has a high rate of negative incidents, health issues, miscarriages and deaths as proven by the government VAERS database. Why are we masking our children when they have almost a zero chance of getting the virus or passing it?

Three recent studies out of the United Kingdom have proven that children do not need an experimental vaccine to protect them from a virus that isn’t a threat to them.

During the first year of the pan-

demic in England, of the 3,105 total children who died from all causes, 61 were children who had tested positive for the CCP virus.

The study found that after “differentiating between those who died of SARS-CoV-2 infection and those who died of an alternative cause but coincidentally tested positive,” the researchers determined that only 25 of the 61 children had died of COVID-19 in a population of more than 12 million children.

They concluded that this equated to a mortality rate of about two in a million.

Russell Viner, a pediatrician and professor at the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health in an OP-Ed piece dated July 4, 2021, in the Guardian wrote, “The majority of deaths in under-18s have been in children with severe medical conditions or disabilities, who are vulnerable every winter regardless of Covid.

The risk of dying of Covid for otherwise healthy children is closer to one in 2 to 3 million.”

But what about the Delta variant?

“Although this data (the UK study) covers up to February 2021, this hasn’t changed recently with the Delta variant,” said Dr. Elizabeth Whittaker, senior clinical lecturer in pediatric infectious diseases and immunology at Imperial College London. “We hope

this data will be reassuring for children and young people and their families.”

In the U.S. we’ve already proven that the experimental “vaccine” is a problem and sometimes lethal. The inventor of the mRNA technology is publicly saying that young people, children and pregnant women should not be taking the risk.

Why can’t we just follow the science?

Maybe we need to follow the money.

What about masking children?

Why are we masking children who are actively running and jumping and need all their oxygen and fresh air when they have only a two in a million chance of dying from this virus?

It doesn’t make sense. And while we are so concerned about health, why aren’t we concerned about these children’s health?

Even the World Health Organization recommends no masks be required to be worn by children up to 5 years old. The WHO also recommended that policymakers weigh different facts when mulling whether to impose mask requirements on children between the ages of 6 and 11, such as the probability of contracting the virus in the area where the child is and the latest data concerning spread

from children.

Well, we have that data and it clearly doesn’t necessitate children wearing masks. But like so much of this pandemic, we are not following the science.

According to Dr. Jayanta Bhattacharya, a professor of medicine at Stanford University and a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research, “Children should not wear a mask while doing sports or other physical activities, though they should maintain distancing of at least 1 meter from others, adding that masks can interfere with the learning process in schools and can have a negative impact on activities like physical education and mealtimes.

Bhattacharya also responded to how YouTube recently removed a video of a roundtable held by Florida governor DeSantis that featured him and others talking about COVID-19 policies.

“It’s absolutely shocking,” the professor said, adding that engaging in science means weighing different evidence about various matters.

“I think a healthy discussion, if they, if YouTube thinks that children should wear masks, make that argument. Show us the evidence, show us your reasoning, and we can have a discussion,” he said about the video, which is still available on other sites.

“So, they’re not actually trying to protect the public from an ineffective way, what they’re trying to do is they want to warn the public that this is a dangerous idea. Well, if they’re going to do that, they have a moral obligation to actually make arguments. They just censored it. They want to create this aura of you shouldn’t hear this idea, as if it’s some banned book. Rather than arguing why the banned book is bad, they just say it should be banned. They’re the moral inheritors of book burners.”

A group of parents in Gainesville, Florida, sent six masks of their children to a lab at the University of Florida requesting an analysis of contaminants found on the masks after they were worn.

They were all clean before the day started. The university found that after one day of use, five masks were contaminated with bacteria, parasites and fungi, including three with dangerous pathogenic and pneumonia-causing bacteria. In addition, less dangerous pathogens were identified including pathogens that can cause fever, ulcers, acne, yeast infections, strep throat and periodontal disease.

Adults can stick up for themselves and make their own decisions, but we need to stick up for science and children, even if it isn’t popular and bullies call us names.

31%. The homicide rate in 2019 was the lowest since 1966, making last year’s spike all the more significant. On the other hand, property crimes dipped, possibly because more people were home.

The region wasn’t immune to the rising violent tide. Murders in San Diego County increased by nearly 29%, and aggravated assaults increased by more than 600 cases.

Escondido, Oceanside, Carlsbad and San Diego were among cities that saw increases in violent crime.

The reasons are complex, and debatable. Job loss and the mental

stress caused by shutdowns and stay-at-home orders were likely big contributing factors. Mass deincarceration and decriminalization of many crimes previously considered felonies had to have an effect, and efforts to defund the police, or decrease their numbers, certainly weren’t helpful.

We need to ensure the police and our entire criminal justice system have the resources and training necessary for public safety. We also must get smarter about dealing with underlying causes of crime, including adverse childhood expe-

riences, traumas, drug abuse and addiction. My bill, AB 653, creates a Medication-Assisted Treatment grant program so that incarcerated persons both on parole from state prison or currently in county jail receive the counseling and treatment needed to break the cycle of drug abuse, leading to less crime.

AB 653 passed the Assembly unanimously, and is now pending in the Senate.

This rising tide of violence must be reversed. Public safety is the government’s primary responsibility.

CA homicides on the rise Assemblymember Marie Waldron SPECIAL TO THE VALLEY NEWS

According to a report by the FBI, 2020 was the deadliest year in California since 2007, with homicides increasing by 31%. Public safety should be our priority, but we’ve been moving in the wrong direction.

In California, 28% of homicides last year were gang-related and 7% were the result of domestic violence. Minority populations suffered the most as Hispanics accounted for 45% of homicide victims, and African Americans,

HEALTH

Soboba tribal member takes first steps with fitness program

Kelli Hurtado, at right, leads a walking group during a recent “Let’s Get Moving Mondays” program session.

From left, Tónla Hurtado Laurenzana, Sasha Hurtado, Sr. Gen Sarigumba, John Sanchez and Kelli.

Valley News/Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians

Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Kelli Hurtado has started a program to help her fellow Soboba Tribal Members and employees get healthier by learning more about fitness and wellness. “Let’s Get Moving” recently began with a walking group on Mondays.

Currently serving on the Soboba Tribal Council, Hurtado has been planning this program for quite a while but was waiting for the right time to implement it.

After sharing her idea with fellow council members, she started a private Facebook group for the community and employees and announced her “Let’s Get Moving Mondays.” Although she started walking Monday mornings, with the hotter weather – and now that the Soboba Sports Complex pool has reopened – she is switching her group routine to evenings in

the pool. She said everyone can still walk in the water at their own pace with water weights or even swim laps if they wish.

“I’ve been in touch with Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health Inc. and they are starting some exercise programs for Soboba,” Hurtado said. “I’m going to work around their schedule to do an evening walk so the community can have exercise options five days a week.”

Her goal is to get people moving. She said, “so many of us don’t want to walk alone so we don’t know how to get started. I just want to encourage people to start walking and be outdoors, getting fresh air. Sometimes we underestimate the healing powers of Mother Earth/Mother Nature.

I’ve been outdoors taking brisk walks, drinking plenty of water, cutting out sweets and I know it can totally change your mood or

help with anxiety or depression.”

She touts the benefits of walking just 30 minutes a day to encourage everyone to keep moving on other days of the week, too. She said it can lower blood pressure, lower the risk of diabetes and help manage existing diabetes, reduce stress levels, clear brain fog and more.

“I’ve tried just about everything; I’ve done CrossFit, boot camps, hiking, Herbalife, fasts, detoxes, you name it,” Hurtado said. “But the one thing that worked best for me is walking. I don’t eat bread and I have not had soda in more than 5-1/2 years.”

The mother of four has always instilled fitness and wellness in her children, keeping them active and involved with athletics.

Her oldest daughters, Sasha and Natasha, played basketball from a young age and now her youngest daughter, 13-year-old Maryhelen, plays. Her son, Victor, plays base-

ball, basketball and football. Her oldest of three granddaughters, Tónla, 5, has already participated in a cross-country sports program through Inter Tribal Sports and is looking forward to the current ITS basketball season.

“I love watching them play; I will drive anywhere to support them and to cheer them on,” Hurtado, 44, said. “It was always easy to motivate them because they love to play.”

Even before she was diagnosed with breast cancer in early 2019, Hurtado was always looking for ways to get and stay healthy. She chose some alternative cancer treatments and eventually had a successful double mastectomy in August 2020. Now in remission, she is thankful to her Creator and every person that prayed for her and helped her and her children get through it all. Now her efforts to stay healthy are paramount.

Several walkers joined Hurtado on a recent Monday morning at the Soboba Sports Complex for a one-hour walk at their own pace.

Starting off with some stretching exercises, the group then made several trips around the perimeter of the complex.

John Sanchez said he joins his wife’s group every chance he gets.

Working in the construction industry, he is often on the road by 5 a.m., a few hours before the group’s start time of 8 a.m.

“But whenever I have the op-

portunity to get out and do this with her, I’ll do it,” he said. “I encouraged Kelli and gave her all the support she needed . I thought it was a great idea. I told her that just like in the ‘Field of Dreams’ movie, build it and they will come.”

Carlene Masiel said she and her sister, Millie Arres, usually take evening walks at The Oaks but she wanted to try a morning walk for a change of pace and scenery.

She said they do it for their health and feel it is effective to just keep moving. Coincidentally, Monday morning walkers pass by Noli Indian School where Arres works.

Sister Gen Sarigumba, from St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at the Soboba Reservation, said she often walks the church compound’s grounds but wanted to try this when Hurtado told her about it.

Sasha Hurtado, wearing a weight vest during the walk, said she enjoys working out and will “go anywhere for a good workout.”

Kelli Hurtado said that as the walking program grows, she hopes fellow tribal members and community members will volunteer to teach fitness and/or wellness classes. She admits it will take some time until the program has grown to where she’d like it to be but she’s OK with that because, “I’m not going anywhere.”

“It’s never too late to start getting healthy so let’s do it together,” Hurtado told participants.

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Three San Diego County beaches ranked among cleanest in state City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

A trio of San Diego County beaches landed on an environmental group’s annual honor roll listing of beaches with perfect year-round water-quality grades, but two others were ranked as among the most-polluted in the state thanks to Tijuana River sewage flow, according to a report released last week.

A total of 35 California beaches earned spots on the Heal the Bay’s Honor Roll, released June 29.

Orange County led the way with 10 entries on the list.

San Diego County beaches making the grade were Carlsbad at Encina Creek, Carlsbad at Palomar Airport Road and the Solana Beach Tide Beach Park at Solana Vista Drive.

Orange County beaches making the grade included Newport Bay, Promontory Point, Crystal Cove, Newport Beach at Orange Street, Newport Beach at 52nd/53rd Street, Balboa Beach Pier, Balboa Beach, The Wedge, Crystal Cove, 1,000 Steps Beach at 9th Street, North Aliso County Beach and Treasure Island Beach.

While the news in Heal the Bay’s 31st annual Beach Report Card was mostly good for the coastline up and down the state, San Diego County had two

beaches land on the organization’s Beach Bummer List of the most polluted beaches in the state – Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge at the Tijuana River mouth and the beach located three-quarters of a mile north of the river mouth.

“These beaches are impacted by sewage flowing from the Tijuana River and Punta Bandera Treatment Plant,” according to the report. “The sewage originates from impaired and insufficient sewage infrastructure in the city of Tijuana.”

Heal the Bay’s report assigns letter grades to beaches based on water quality and pollution, ranging from A to F. According to the report, 93% of California beaches received an A or B grade for summer 2020, roughly on par with the five-year average. During dry winter conditions, 92% of beaches scored an A or B, but during wet weather, just 57% of beaches received top marks.

The report notes that the wet weather results may be skewed by lower-than-usual water sampling during the period, with five counties not collecting any samples during wet weather. But the report’s authors noted that the poor wet-weather grades are concerning, given that rainfall in coastal counties was 41% below the historical average over the winter, yet

Three San Diego County beaches were recognized by Heal the Bay for their perfect year-round waterValley News/ K i m H ar r i s p h ot o quality grades.

the beach quality grades still fell.

Testing results for Southern California beaches, extending from Santa Barbara through San Diego counties, were generally on par with the statewide results, with 94% of beaches receiving A or B grades during dry summer months.

Shelley Luce, Heal the Bay

president/CEO, wrote in the report that climate change continues to present challenges for the coastline.

“All regions of California are experiencing extreme or exceptional drought conditions in 2021,” Luce said. “Although decreases in rainfall generally im-

prove water quality, our beaches and ocean ecosystems are still threatened by sea level rise, ocean acidification and other pollution sources. This is alarming as we expect people to increasingly seek out ocean beaches and freshwater swimming holes to cool off as local temperatures rise.”

Unique youth organization Child care providers may become state grant program offered by licensed at no cost through county program Child care providers who are not had a shortage of child care provid- mation is available in both English Reach Out state-licensed may receive training ers before COVID-19,” and added, and Spanish. Riverside County Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

Inland Empire students can apply for grants in various fields preventing substance abuse and mental health problems through a unique time limited-program in collaboration with Riverside’s Reach Out program.

Youth GrantMakers (YGM), according to Reach Out, is a program that encourages youths to achieve their goals is working with a Partners for Innovative Communities School Climate work group that strives to instill philanthropic and leadership qualities among youth to address critical needs impacting their peers in the Inland Empire by granting funds to youth-serving organizations that address those concerns.

Students who are connected

with youth-serving 501(c)(3) organizations may submit a survey to assess the toughest issues facing Inland Empire youth to YGM that will read and tabulate the responses before the new school term begins in August.

The issues they may write about are: mental health and academic stress, substance use and community issues, life skills and college prep, bullying and suicide prevention, and COVID-19 vaccine equity.

The deadline for submission is July 23 by 8 p.m. The applications are available via Cognito Forms where instructions on how to submit the forms can be found.

For information on how to submit your applications and organization goals contact prevention@wereachout.org.

Tony Ault can be reached at tault@reedermedia.com.

California to require face masks at schools this fall Jocelyn Gecker THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

California will require masks to be worn at schools when classrooms open this fall, despite new guidance issued from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that says vaccinated teachers and students don’t need to wear face coverings inside school buildings.

Ahead of new school guidelines expected soon, health officials in California said that requiring face coverings will allow all schools to reopen this fall for full in-person instruction.

California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly said that not all schools can accommodate physical distancing of at least 3 feet or more, so the best preventive measure is wearing masks indoors.

The California Department of Public Health said in a statement that the mask requirement “also will ensure that all kids are treated the same,” without any stigma attached to those who are vaccinated or unvaccinated.

“We believe that with masking and with testing, we can get kids back to in person 100% in our schools,” Ghaly said.

Ghaly noted the CDC guidance released July 9 says that when it is not possible to maintain at least 3 feet of physical distance, “it is especially important to layer multiple other prevention strategies, such as indoor masking.”

The health department plans to release more detailed guidance for school reopening, said Ghaly, who joined Gov. Gavin Newsom at a Napa Valley elementary school to sign a bill that provides record funding for California schools.

Newsom invited a group of young students to help him sign the legislation, which directs how most of the $123.9 billion for K-12 education

in the 2021-2022 fiscal year must be spent.

As part of a broad new education spending package made possible by the state’s surprise budget surplus, the state’s two-year kindergarten program will be expanded to include all 4-year-olds for free. The program aims to phase in the expansion by 2025 at a cost of $2.7 billion per year.

The new plan also puts more money toward after school and summer school programs, particularly in districts that serve many high-needs students.

“This is a transformational budget. This is unlike anything we have ever done in this state,” Newsom said.

This year’s budget also adds money to fund free school meals for all students, with $54 million allocated for this year and $650 million in future years.

Newsom’s kindergarten expansion fulfills a promise that he and Democratic legislative leaders made to foot the bill for universal 4-yearold kindergarten statewide.

Currently, there are about 91,000 4-year-olds enrolled in transitional kindergarten. The new plan would boost enrollment to about 250,000.

The bill achieves many longtime priorities for Democrats in the Legislature, said Democratic Assemblywoman Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, who joined the signing ceremony.

“We are changing lives,” AguiarCurry, of Winters, said. “By the signing of this today, we’re not going to leave anyone behind.”

Newsom has said the funding aims to address many of the inequities that the coronavirus pandemic exposed, including the need for robust mental health services to address childhood depression and trauma, more teachers and lower teacher-student ratios.

and assistance with the licensing process at no cost through a program being offered through the Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) and Consortium for Early Learning Services (CELS).

Support for Family, Friend and Neighbor (FFN) providers – or those who care for children in their own home – is being offered to encourage more providers to become licensed so they can receive various benefits available to them.

In addition to assisting an FFN provider in becoming licensed at no cost to them, the program offers CPR/First Aid and other preventative health training, along with program and supplies support to help offset costs.

Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor and First 5 Riverside Commissioner Chuck Washington emphasized the importance of increasing child care availability “to help families get back to work as we continue to recover from the pandemic.” He said, “Our county

“we are exploring all options to expand child care, starting with providers who have been caring for the children of friends, family and neighbors.” Washington, who represents families with children ages 0-5 on the county’s Children and Families Commission, said there is a strong partnership in place with the county and early child care network to help FFN providers become licensed and “strengthen the pipeline for more licensed, quality early care and education environments that prepare children for school and life.”

Family, Friend and Neighbor (FFN) child care providers may learn more about how to begin this process by going to http://consortiumels.org/en/family-friendneighbor/, or by accessing the CELS site at http://consortiumels. org/en/ or the Quality Start Riverside County website at: https:// qualitystartrc.org/. They may also call CELS at (951) 778-5003 or RCOE at (951) 826-6626. Infor-

Superintendent of Schools and First 5 Riverside Commissioner Dr. Edwin Gomez joined Supervisor Washington in emphasizing the importance of expanding child care for working families. He said, “The Riverside County Office of Education is dedicated to aligning our programs and resources to address the needs of our communities, families and providers — especially in a post-COVID environment and in anticipation of the start of another school year.”

Parents searching for available, licensed child care near their home or work can search the Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) Resource & Referral database at: www.rcoe.us/departments/early-learning-services/ early-care-and-education/lookingfor-child-care or by calling (800) 442-4927.

Submitted by the Riverside County Office of Education.

Deported veteran returns to U.S. to become American citizen Amy Taxin THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

It took nearly a decade and a federal lawsuit for U.S. Marine Corps veteran Hector Ocegueda to finally come home.

Following a conviction for intoxicated driving, he had been deported to Mexico, a country he left with his parents when he was a child. The 53-year-old has spent the past nine years living in Mexico but July 9, he became an American citizen — allowing him to return to his family in Southern California.

Judge Mark C. Scarsi thanked Ocegueda for his military service before administering the citizenship oath in a federal courtroom in Los Angeles.

“As one American citizen to a soon-to-be American citizen, I just wanted to thank you very much for that,” Scarsi told Ocegueda, who wore a mask decorated with images of his father and late brothers.

Afterward, Ocegueda smiled and stood with his mother and sister, who sobbed and planted a kiss on his cheek.

“I’m so happy,” Ocegueda, who was stationed with the Marines at Camp Pendleton and in Japan, said.

“I’m very thankful for all the work everybody’s done.”

He got to this point after connecting with a group for deported veterans while he was in Mexico and applying to become an American citizen. Under U.S. law, veterans who serve honorably during a conflict are eligible to become citizens if they meet a series of requirements, including undergoing an interview with a citizenship officer.

He had been scheduled for the interview in Los Angeles last year

but couldn’t attend because border authorities wouldn’t allow him back into the country following his deportation order.

Ocegueda sued last month, asking U.S. officials to give the citizenship interview on the border, where he could attend, or allow him to cross so he could make an appointment in Los Angeles, which is what happened.

“It felt that I was coming back home when I crossed that border.

I was so happy,” he said.

A U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services officer interviewed Ocegueda July 8. A day later, he became an American.

“I know the system is not perfect.

I am mad at the system – but not at this country,” Ocegueda said before attending the ceremony with his sister and other relatives. “I love this country.”

The case comes as the Biden administration has stepped up efforts to reach out to noncitizen military members and veterans.

The Department of Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs has announced plans to identify deported veterans, ensure they can access benefits they are entitled to and remove barriers to naturalization for current and former service members who are eligible to become American citizens.

The American Civil Liberties Union issued a report in 2016 detailing the cases of dozens of veterans who were deported or facing deportation, many over convictions for minor crimes. Had these veterans become citizens on account of their military service, they wouldn’t have been deported.

Ocegueda was brought to the United States from Mexico by his

parents and grew up in the Southern California city of Artesia. He served in the Marine Corps from 1987 to 1991 and spent four more years in the reserves before he was honorably discharged. He got married, had two daughters and obtained a green card through his wife.

But Ocegueda also had a drug problem. He was convicted of driving under the influence, prompting U.S. immigration officials to deport him in 2000, his lawyers said.

Despite that order, Ocegueda returned to California to be with his family and participated in a drug treatment program through a local veteran’s hospital. But he was deported two more times. Since 2012, Ocegueda says he has remained in Mexico, where he worked as a driver and a security guard and connected with the leader of a group for deported veterans who encouraged him to stay put so he could pursue citizenship.

It came at a cost. It was difficult to adjust to life in a country he had left when he was a boy. But nothing compared to the hurt of being away from his family. His marriage was suffering, and he wound up divorced. He missed out on time with his daughters. And he was lonely; he said his relatives often had to work and couldn’t make the trip down to see him as often as he would have liked.

Now, Ocegueda said he hopes to go back to school so he can work as a nurse assistant, find a job and spend time with the people he loves.

“I am going to take it day by day,” he said. “It’s great to be here with them.”

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Billionaire Richard Branson reaches space in his own ship

Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson carries crew member Sirisha Bandla on his shoulders while celebrating their flight to space at Spaceport America near Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, (AP Photo/Andres Leighton) Sunday, July 11.

Susan Montoya Bryan and Marcia Dunn THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swashbuckling billionaire Richard Branson hurtled into space aboard his own winged rocket ship July 11, bringing astrotourism a step closer to reality and beating out his exceedingly richer rival Jeff Bezos.

The nearly 71-year-old Branson and five crewmates from his Virgin Galactic space-tourism company reached an altitude of 53.5 miles (86 kilometers) over the New Mexico desert – enough to experience three to four minutes of weightlessness and witness the curvature of the Earth – and then glided back home to a runway landing.

“The whole thing, it was just magical,” a jubilant Branson said on his return aboard the gleaming white space plane, named Unity.

The brief, up-and-down flight – the space plane’s portion took only

about 15 minutes, or about as long as Alan Shepard’s first U.S. spaceflight in 1961 – was a splashy and unabashedly commercial plug for Virgin Galactic, which plans to start taking paying customers on joyrides next year.

Branson became the first person to blast off in his own spaceship, beating Bezos, the richest person on the planet, by nine days. He also became the second septuagenarian to go into space. Astronaut John Glenn flew on the shuttle at age 77 in 1998.

Bezos sent his congratulations, adding: “Can’t wait to join the club!” – though he also took to Twitter a couple of days earlier to enumerate the ways in which he believes his company’s tourist rides will be better.

With about 500 people watching, including Branson’s family, Unity was carried aloft underneath a twin-fuselage aircraft. Then, at an altitude of about 8-1/2 miles (13 kilometers), Unity detached

from the mother ship and fired its engine, reaching more than Mach 3, or three times the speed of sound, as it pierced the edge of space.

Spectators cheered, jumped into the air and embraced as the rocket plane touched down on Earth. Branson pumped his fists as he stepped out onto the runway and ran toward his family, bearhugging his wife and children and scooping up his grandchildren in his arms.

Mike Moses, a top executive at Virgin Galactic, said that apart from some problems with the transmission of video images from inside the cabin, the flight was perfect, and the ship looked pristine.

“That was an amazing accomplishment,” former Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, a one-time commander of the International Space Station, said from the sidelines. “I’m just so delighted at what this open door is going to lead to now. It’s a great moment.”

Virgin Galactic conducted three previous test flights into space with crews of just two or three.

The flamboyant, London-born founder of Virgin Atlantic Airways wasn’t supposed to fly until later this summer. But he assigned himself to an earlier flight after Bezos announced plans to ride his own rocket into space from Texas July 20, the 52nd anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.

Branson denied he was trying to outdo Bezos.

Branson’s other chief rival in the space-tourism race among the world’s richest men, SpaceX’s Elon Musk, came to New Mexico to watch and congratulated Branson for a “beautiful flight.”

Bezos’ Blue Origin company intends to send tourists past the socalled Karman line 62 miles (100

kilometers) above Earth, which is recognized by international aviation and aerospace federations as the threshold of space.

But NASA, the Air Force, the Federal Aviation Administration and some astrophysicists consider the boundary between the atmosphere and space to begin 50 miles (80 kilometers) up.

The risks to Branson and his crew were underscored in 2007, when a rocket motor test in California’s Mojave Desert left three workers dead, and in 2014, when a Virgin Galactic rocket plane broke apart during a test flight, killing one pilot and seriously injuring the other.

Ever the showman, Branson insisted on a global livestream of the Sunday morning flight and invited celebrities and former space station astronauts to the company’s Spaceport America base in New Mexico. R&B singer Khalid performed his new single “New Normal” – a nod to the dawning of space tourism – while CBS “Late Show” host Stephen Colbert served as master of ceremonies.

Before climbing aboard, Branson, who has kite-surfed the English Channel and attempted to circle the world in a hot-air balloon, signed the astronaut logbook and wisecracked: “The name’s Branson. Sir Richard Branson. Astronaut Double-oh-one. License to thrill.”

But asked afterward whether he is planning any more adventures, Branson said he will “definitely give it a rest for the time being” because “I’m not sure it would be fair to put my family through another one.” He said he thinks he holds the record for being pulled out of the sea five times by helicopter.

Virgin Galactic already has

more than 600 reservations from would-be space tourists, with tickets initially costing $250,000 apiece. And upon his return to Earth, Branson announced a sweepstakes drawing for two seats on a Virgin Galactic jaunt.

Blue Origin is waiting for Bezos’ flight before announcing its ticket prices.

Kerianne Flynn, who signed up in 2011 to fly with Virgin Galactic, had butterflies ahead of the launch Sunday.

“I think there’s going to be nothing like going up there and looking back down on the Earth, which is what I think I’m most excited about,” she said. She added: “Hopefully the next generations will be able to explore what’s up there.”

Blue Origin and Musk’s SpaceX both fly Apollo-style, using capsules atop rockets, instead of an air-launched, reusable space plane.

SpaceX, which is already launching astronauts to the space station for NASA and building moon and Mars ships, plans to take tourists on more than just brief, up-and-down trips. Customers will instead go into orbit around the Earth for days, with seats costing well into the millions. The company’s first private flight is set for September.

Musk himself has not committed to going into space anytime soon.

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Dunn reported from Cape Canaveral, FL.

Fires rage in several states as heat wave broils U.S. West Christopher Weber THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Firefighters working in searing weather struggled to contain a Northern California wildfire that continued to grow Sunday, July 11, and forced the temporary closure of a major highway, one of several large blazes burning across the U.S. West amid another heat wave that shattered records and strained power grids.

In Arizona, two firefighters died July 10, after a plane they were in crashed during a survey of a small wildfire in rural Mohave County.

The Beech C-90 aircraft was helping perform reconnaissance over the lightning-caused Cedar Basin Fire, near the tiny community of Wikieup, when it went down around noon.

The two firefighters were the only people on board. Officials identified one of them as Jeff Piechura, a retired Tucson fire chief who was working for the U.S. Forest Service. The name of the other was withheld until relatives could be notified. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash.

In California, officials asked all residents to reduce power consumption quickly after the Bootleg Fire in southern Oregon charred 316 square miles and knocked out interstate power lines, preventing up to 5,500 megawatts of electricity from flowing south into the state.

The California Independent System Operator, which runs the state’s power grid, said Saturday the Bootleg Fire took three transmission lines offline, straining electricity supplies as temperatures in the area soared.

“The Bootleg Fire will see the potential for extreme growth today,” the National Weather Service in Medford, Oregon, tweeted Sunday.

Pushed by strong winds, blaze, now more than twice the size of Portland, raced through heavy timber in Oregon’s Fremont-Winema National Forest, near the Klamath County town of Sprague River.

To the southeast, the largest wildfire of the year in California was raging near the border with Nevada. The Beckwourth Complex Fire — a combination of two lightning-caused blazes burning 45 miles (72 kilometers) north of Lake Tahoe — showed no sign of slowing its rush northeast from the Sierra Nevada Forest region after doubling in size between Friday and Saturday.

Late Saturday, flames jumped U.S. 395, which was closed near the small town of Doyle in California’s Lassen County. The lanes reopened Sunday, and officials urged motorists to use caution and keep moving along the key north-south route where flames were still active.

“Do not stop and take pictures,” the fire’s Operations Section Chief Jake Cagle said. “You are going to impede our operations if you stop and look at what’s going on.”

Cagle said structures had burned in Doyle, but he didn’t have an exact number. Bob Prary, who manages the Buck-Inn Bar in the town of about 600 people, said he saw at least six houses destroyed after Saturday’s flare-up. The fire was smoldering Sunday in and around Doyle, but he feared some remote ranch properties were still in danger.

“It seems like the worst is over in town, but back on the mountainside the fire’s still going strong.

Not sure what’s going to happen if the wind changes direction,” Prary said. Erratic winds were a concern for firefighters, Cagle noted, with gusts expected to reach 20 mph (32 kph).

Evacuation orders were in place for more than 3,000 residents of remote northern areas and neighboring Nevada.

The damage is still being tallied,but the blaze had scorched more than 145 square miles (375 square kilometers) of land, including in Plumas National Forest, and containment jumped to 46%.

It was one of several fires threatening homes across Western states that were expected to see tripledigit heat through the weekend as a high-pressure zone blankets the region.

Death Valley in southeastern California’s Mojave Desert reached 128 degrees Fahrenheit (53 Celsius) Saturday, according to the National Weather Service’s reading at Furnace Creek. The shockingly high temperature was actually lower than the previous day, when the location reached 130 F (54 C).

Death Valley also recorded a 130-degree day in August of last year. If that reading and the one Friday are confirmed by experts as accurate, they will be the hottest highs recorded there since July 1913, when the Furnace Creek desert hit 134 F (57 C), considered the highest measured temperature on Earth.

The National Weather Service warned the dangerous conditions

could cause heat-related illnesses.

Palm Springs in Southern California also hit a record high temperature of 120 F (49 C) Saturday, while Las Vegas tied the record high of 117 F (47 C).

NV Energy, Nevada’s largest power provider, also urged

customers to conserve electricity Saturday and Sunday evenings because of the heat wave and wildfires affecting transmission lines throughout the region.

In Idaho, Gov. Brad Little mobilized the state’s National Guard to help fight fires sparked after

lightning storms swept across the drought-stricken region.

Associated Press writers Daisy Nguyen in San Francisco, Martha Bellisle in Seattle and Paul Davenport in Phoenix contributed to this report.

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Trusting in God over your gut Woman who killed two men in Hemet DUI wreck sentenced

Zachary Elliot SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

How many times has your gut led you astray? No, I’m not talking about the thing that hangs over your belt. That’s your nemesis.

I’m talking about that emotion or feeling you get that makes you believe something is right when it’s not. The one that says “do it” when you really shouldn’t.

If you know what I’m talking about, then I’m guessing your answer to be like mine, more times than you can count.

For many, “your gut” is the single most crucial aspect of your decisionmaking. Too often, you rely on it to make significant decisions in life.

This shouldn’t be the case.

I’m not suggesting that you shouldn’t have a “good feeling” about things and that you should never listen to your gut. Sometimes it’s right. But really, I would give credit to the Holy Spirit for that.

What I’m suggesting is that you and I should start trusting in God over our gut every time. As you know, our gut is often wrong because our emotions and feelings cloud our judgment. We get too emotional.

But do you know who is never wrong, has never been wrong, and never will be wrong? The answer to that question is God. And that’s a pretty good track record to trust.

Here are two reasons why you should start trusting in God over your gut.

Your gut can’t always be trusted.

How many times have you been to a restaurant to try something new only to regret it later? “I want to try new things,” you say, but you shouldn’t have listened to yourself.

The problem is often the same with the decisions you make. Then when you look back, you think, “well, it sounded good at the moment,” only to realize you should have made a different choice.

Instead of trusting in your untrust-

worthy gut, you should “Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.

Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”

(Proverbs 3:5-6) Remember, God is the one who never gets it wrong. We, however, get it wrong A lot! That’s why the Bible says, “Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.”

(Proverbs 28:26) God proved we can trust Him through the examples of other people.

Some of the people we look up to in this world are horrible examples.

And if you sit back and think about it, fame and wealth don’t automatically make you a person of character.

The people we should look to as examples are the people who trusted in God over their gut. In other words, they had faith in God over their feelings.

The Bible is full of real-life examples. But “I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson and Jephthah, about David and Samuel and the prophets, who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, quenched the fury of the flames, and escaped the edge of the sword; whose weakness was turned to strength; and who became powerful in battle and routed foreign armies. Women received back their dead, raised to life again. There were others who were tortured, refusing to be released so that they might gain an even better resurrection. Some faced jeers and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. They were put to death by stoning; they were sawed in two; they were killed by the sword. They went about in sheepskins and goatskins, destitute, persecuted and mistreated — the world was not worthy of them. They wandered in deserts and mountains, living in caves and in holes in the ground. These were all commended for their faith.” (Hebrews 11:32-39) All of these people faced feelings that were contrary to their faith. Yet, they put their trust in God first, and in the process, they set an example for us to follow.

It’s time to stop trusting in your gut and start trusting in God. For more information, www. fusionchristianchurch.com, www. encouragementtoday.tv or on Instagram.

Zachary Elliott is the lead pastor of Fusion Christian Church in Temecula.

City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

A 28-year-old woman who killed two young men in a DUI crash in Hemet was sentenced July 8 to 30 years to life in state prison.

Last month, Faalele Rosemarie Patea of Moreno Valley admitted two counts of second-degree murder, as well as sentence-enhancing great bodily injury allegations, under a plea agreement with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office.

No charges were dismissed in the agreement, which Superior Court Judge Timothy Hollenhorst certified during the sentencing

hearing at the Banning Justice Center, imposing the terms stipulated by the prosecution and defense.

Patea killed Beaumont residents Joshua Serquina and Kyle Towai, both 22, May 1, 2019.

According to Hemet police Sgt. Dan Reinbolt, the victims’ Honda Civic was slowing for a red traffic signal on Florida Avenue at Warren Road when Patea approached from behind, traveling 100 mph in her Volkswagen Jetta, about 9 p.m.

Reinbolt said that the ex-con never slowed down, rear-ending the Honda and pushing it into another car.

Serquina and Towai suffered

Police investigating possible murdersuicide in Sun City City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

A man allegedly shot and killed his wife before fatally shooting himself in Sun City July 7.

The Menifee Police Department received a call at about 7:10 a.m. from a man who requested medical aid after allegedly admitting that he shot his wife at a residence located in the 27000 block of Terrytown Road, according to the department’s Lt. Denise Keith.

“After a few moments of si-

lence, the call taker heard a gunshot as officers were arriving on scene,” Keith said.

Responding officers entered the residence and found a woman suffering from two gunshot wounds to her upper body and the man suffering from one gunshot to his upper body.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The man was taken to a hospital, where he died of his wounds.

The man’s and woman’s names were withheld pending notification

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The San Diego Sheriff’s homicide department, the San Diego Medical Examiner, a forensic anthropologist and Fallbrook Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a dead body near a pond in Fallbrook Sunday, July 11.

The pond was near Del Valle and Highland Oaks.

According to homicide Lt. Thomas Seiver the cause and manner of death are unknown.

“We don’t have any suspicion of foul play at this time,” he said.

“We were there to document and preserve the scene in case during the medical examiner’s investiga-

Law enforcement, including homicide detectives and the medical examiner, respond to a scene at a pond near Del Valle and Highland V illage N ew s/ T ony C ampb ell photo Oaks where a body was found.

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Menifee Police Department investigators responded to the scene and determined through a preliminary investigation that the man shot the woman “for an unknown reason” and then turned the gun on himself.

Anyone with information on the shooting was asked to call the Menifee Police Department Investigations Division at (951) 723-1500.

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catastrophic injuries, and both were taken to Riverside University Medical Center in Moreno Valley, where Serquina was pronounced dead on arrival. Towai survived on life support for two days before he succumbed to his injuries.

The parties in the third vehicle were not hurt, nor was Patea.

Reinbolt said that a field sobriety test conducted at the scene of the wreck confirmed Patea was under the influence.

According to court records, she has prior felony convictions for domestic violence and assault resulting in great bodily injury.

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Hamilton Museum – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays at 39991 Contreras Road in Anza. For more information, call (951) 763-1350 or visit http:// www.hamiltonmuseum.org. Find them on Facebook at “HamiltonMuseum-and-Ranch-Foundation.”

Health, exercise, resources and recovery meetings 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 (951) 659-9884.

The Most Excellent Way – Christ-centered recovery program for all kinds of addiction meets Fridays from 7-8:30 p.m. and Tuesdays from 8-10 a.m. Program is court approved; child care is provided. Transportation help is available. The group meets at 58050 Highway 371; the cross street is Kirby Road in Anza.

AA Men’s Meeting – 7 p.m.

Meetings take place Thursdays at 39551 Kirby Road in Anza, south of Highway 371.

Alcoholics Anonymous – 8 p.m. Wednesday evenings at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road in Anza.

For more information, call (951) 763-4226.

Bereaved Parents of the USA – The Aguanga-Anza Chapter of BPUSA will hold its meetings at 6 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 49109 Lakeshore Blvd. in Aguanga. For more information, contact chapter leader Linda Hardee at (951) 551-2826.

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Food ministries F.U.N. Group weekly food ministry – Deliveries arrive noon Thursdays at the Anza Community Hall. To order a paid box and help feed those who can’t afford to pay, drop off payment and cash donations by Thursday at 1:30 p.m., to ERA Excel Realty, 56070 Highway 371, in Anza. Pay inside or drop off during the day in the red box outside. To drop it off, put name and request on an envelope with payment inside. A

$30 box has about $100 worth of food and feeds six people. Half boxes are available for $15. Food is delivered once a week to those who cannot find a ride. For more information, call Bill Donahue at (951) 288-0903.

Living Hope Christian Fellowship Community Dinner – 1 p.m.

Dinners are held the last Sunday of the month at the Anza Community Hall. All are welcome. Donations of time, money, etc. are always welcome.

Food for the Faithful – 8 a.m.

The food bank hands out food the last Friday of the month until the food is gone. The clothes closet will be open too. Emergency food handed out as needed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. FFF is a non-denominational nonprofit. All in need are welcome; call Esther Barragan at (951) 763-5636.

Bible Studies The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Anza – Sunday Sacrament is held 10 a.m.; Sunday School is 11 a.m. Priesthood/Relief Society meets noon; Wednesday Boy Scouts gathers 6 p.m. and Youth Night is 7 p.m.

For more information, call Ruiz at (951) 445-7180 or Nathan at (760) 399-0727. The Wednesday Genealogy/Family History Class, 5-8 p.m., is open to the public at 39075 Contreras Road in Anza.

Native Lighthouse Fellowship – 10 a.m. The group meets the first Saturday of the month, and breakfast is served. All are welcome to fellowship together at the “Tribal Hall” below the casino in Anza.

For more information, call Nella Heredia at (951) 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 (951) 763-4622.

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) 763-4937, anzabptistchurch@ gmail.com or http://www.anzabaptistchurch.com.

Clubs TOPS Meeting – Take Off Pounds Sensibly support group meets Wednesdays weekly. Weigh in at 8:30 a.m., meeting at 8:45 a.m. at Thompson Hall at the Anza Baptist Church, 39200 Rolling Hills Road, in Anza. For more information, visit http://www.

TOPS.org.

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 is open to all men and women who want to work together for the betterment of the community. Guest meetings with dinner are held at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at Anza Valley VFW Post 1873, 59011 Bailey Road, in Anza.

Meetings and events are posted on the Anza Lions Club website, http://www.anzalionsclub.org. For more information, call president Michele Brown at (760) 637-9173.

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 (951)763-5611 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) 7632884 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.

Two juvenile hikers rescued in San Jacinto Mountains City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Two juvenile hikers suffering from minor injuries were hoisted off a trail in the San Jacinto mountains by a rescue helicopter, July 10.

The injuries were reported at 12:45 p.m. in the 32000 block of Morris Ranch Road about 8 miles southeast of Mountain Center, ac-

cording to the Riverside County Fire Department.

The hikers were taken off the trail by a Riverside County Sheriff’s helicopter and transported to awaiting paramedics.

One of the hikers was hospitalized while the other refused further medical treatment after being evaluated by paramedics, fire officials said.

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Farmy Farms announces Brunch with the Goats

Huckleberry the friendly goat awaits visitors to Farmy Farms Brunch with the Goats event starting Sunday, Anza V alley Outlook/Courtesy photo July 25.

Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

Farmy Farms has announced Brunch with the Goats, a dining experience with an entertaining twist.

“Brunch? Goats? Friends?

Great food What? What else is needed?” said Jeremy Huntington.

Starting Sunday, July 25, the

working Aguanga farm will be hosting the Brunch With The Goats event series the last Sunday of every month through November.

“We will be serving a decadent six course brunch for you and your friends to enjoy. After brunch you are invited to get up from the tables to mingle and interact with the Farmy Farms family of

Nigerian Dwarf goats - Hazel and Blondie, their three girls and our newest addition, Huckleberry the buck,” said Huntington.

Brunch dates will be Sundays, July 25, Aug. 29, Sept. 26, Oct. 31 and Nov. 21. Seating times will be 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

The menu will feature locally sourced and farm raised foods, prepared to perfection.

First Course will include farm cultured fresh yogurt parfait with seasonal berries, the second course will be roasted heirloom tomato and basil soup (served cold), The third course is macaire potatoes topped with fresh chives followed by the fourth course of sourdough raised Belgian waffle with hot raspberry syrup and creme fraiche and finally the fifth course of eggs Benedict with duck egg hollandaise sauce.

There is even a Sixth Course and dessert of Chocolate Souffle with Whipped Swedish Farm Cultured Fresh Sweet Cream, Huntington said.

“Complimentary water and tea will be served but feel free to bring your own favorite bottle, or two of Champagne to enjoy!” added Huntinton.

Fresh squeezed juices, coffee, and lattes are available for purchase to add to your brunch.

Seatings will sell out quickly, and due to limited space, the hosts highly recommend reserving seats well in advance. To make reservations, visit Farmy Farms online at, https://tinyurl.com/kvyydybb.

Farmy Farms will also feature farm tours at $10 a person and will include access to the private and U-pick orchards, as well as any available seasonal crops and produce, a guided tour of the entire property with time to interact with and feed all the animals, and a time for questions about anything Farmy Farms related.

Farm Tours are available March through September, seven days a

week by appointment. To book a visit, call (951)708-1869.

The Farm Stand is open Wednesday through Sunday from 8-11a. m. and 3-6 p. m., featuring the following: seasonal produce (when available); freshly baked sourdough bread by both advanced ordering and when available; freshly baked scones Saturday and Sunday; Farmy Farms Roasted Coffee by the half and full pound and gourmet sea salts and peppercorns.

Coming soon there will be handmade soaps and lotions created from ingredients around the farm.

“Fresh eggs from chickens, ducks, turkeys and quail are also available at the Farm Stand,” said Jeremy Noye.

The Farmy Farms Pumpkin Patch will be open the entire month of October. Carving and heirloom pumpkins, hot apple cider, and fresh roasted corn will be available.

Coming in 2023 will be the Farmy Farms U-Pick Apple Experience. Varieties include Pink Lady, Red Fuji, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith and Golden Delicious.

Private tours can be customized to a group’s specific interests as well.

For more information, visit Farmy Farms on the web at www. farmyfarms.com .

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

Riverside University Health System-Medical Center becomes the first designated and ACS-verified Level 1 Trauma Center in Riverside County Riverside University Health System-Medical Center (RUHSMC) was recently designated as a Level-1 Trauma Center by the County of Riverside Emergency Medical Services Agency (REMSA). The Level 1 designation is in addition to verification by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS COT) earlier this year, making RUHS-MC the first of its kind to hold both distinctions in Riverside County.

Level 1 is the highest level of designation given to trauma centers and attests that the facility has all necessary resources immediately available to provide critically injured patients with the highest level of quality health care.

REMSA is responsible for ensuring that hospitals meet the trauma center requirements speci-

fied in the California Health and Safety Code. Patients who suffer a severe injury will be treated by a board-certified trauma surgeon leading a multidisciplinary team of highly trained health care personnel from the emergency room, operating room, intensive care, radiology and rehabilitation services.

“This achievement is a testament to the hard work and commitment of our health care team, surgeons of all specialties, and our leadership team,” RUHS Surgeon in Chief Dr. Raul Coimbra said.

“Our entire team worked together to achieve one common goal – to provide the very best care to the residents of Riverside County.”

The designation also means that RUHS-MC participates in national quality initiatives and multi-institutional research efforts, which are benchmarked

against more than 800 hospitals across North America. This not only helps the team monitor the success of the program but identifies opportunities to consistently improve patient care.

“I am extremely honored to work with a team of talented and deeply committed individuals who work tirelessly to provide our community with the highest level of health care and services available,” Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Cruikshank said.

“This latest effort by our trauma team illustrates our ongoing commitment and dedication to deliver exceptional care to improve the overall health and well-being of our community.”

The most important factor dictating a trauma patient’s survival is the initial assessment of the injury, which takes place in the emergency department. As a

Level-1 Trauma Center, RUHSMC now serves as a regional referral center and supports all local hospitals by accepting patients who require the most advanced or specialized care and treatment.

Having the capability to provide comprehensive care for every aspect of injury for severely injured patients means that anyone throughout the Riverside County area with immediate critical medical needs will receive the finest care.

“It takes a highly trained and skilled medical team to be able to care for any injury that may occur, at any given moment,” Chair Karen Spiegel, 2nd District Supervisor, said. “I am incredibly proud of the team at RUHS-MC for achieving this high distinction. By serving as a leader in the region to provide the highest standard of care and services, RUHS

stands ready to serve all residents of Riverside County when they need it most.”

This latest achievement is among several accomplishments that RUHS-MC has made over the past several years to enhance the quality of services provided, including the sepsis program, the stroke program and the joint replacement program.

“The golden principle of trauma care is ensuring critically injured patients are taken to the right hospital at the right time,” Vice Chair Jeff Hewitt, 5th District Supervisor, said. “Undoubtedly, RUHSMC Level-1 Trauma Center is the right place for injured patients in Riverside County.”

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according to Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Officials.

During the raids, law enforcement personnel seized 100,343 marijuana plants in various stages of growth and confiscated 9,806 pounds of processed marijuana, 13 firearms and $49,546 in cash, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Brad Farwell said.

Five people, Minnesota resident Nhia Vang,44, Highland resident Joanna Flores, 45, San Jacinto resident Efren Rubiano, 44, Perris resident Juan Carlos Mora, 44, and Anza resident Thong Oudinarath, 66, were arrested for various criminal

offenses. Charges against those arrested will be filed with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, Farwell said.

Most of the cultivation sites were unattended at the time the warrants were served. Investigations were continuing, he added.

“Marijuana cultivation negatively impacts the environment in many ways including diminishing and poisoning the water table and pesticides adversely affecting the health of neighboring residents,” Farwell said.

“The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has a zero-tolerance policy for these offenses. If you suspect drug activity in your

area, please contact your local Sheriff’s Station.”

The Hemet Sheriff’s Station can be reached at (951) 7913400 and the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station can be reached at (951) 766-2400. Criminal activity can also be reported through the We-Tip Crime Reporting Hotline, at (909) 987-5005 or wetip.com.

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors has not approved permits for any outdoor commercial grows, though indoor cultivation and manufacturing operations have been approved by the board in Highgrove, Bermuda Dunes, Lakeland Village

and other unincorporated communities.

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.

The vetting process includes hearings before the Planning Commission and the board.

City News Service contributed to this story.

Kim Harris can be reached by email at valleyeditor@reedermedia.com.

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Warrants were served at 51 residential properties in and around the Anza community where illegal grows have been in operation for several decades

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From The Heart rummage sale serves Anza Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

The From the Heart Christin Women’s Ministries hosted a successful rummage sale at the Anza Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Wednesday, July 7, through Saturday, July 10.

The sale raised funds for the organization’s annual Backpack Giveaway to assist area schoolchildren this fall. Donated items were sold at reasonable prices, with shopper after shopper walking away with arms full of special treasures.

“I love how From The Heart gives back to our community, so it makes me happy to help support such a great cause,” Volunteer GeriLyn Blanton Mellin said.

Piles of carefully arranged clothing, crafts, household items, holiday decorations, and collectibles were on display for sale.

“This was our best ever sale, because of our amazing community,” Event organizer Christina James said “We had more help than we expected and more donations. We not only hit our goal financially, we passed it.

“Thank you again to the LDS Church for always being such gracious hosts, and for all of the help! Thank you to all of the many, many volunteers - Sarah Ahrend, Kevin Watson, Cindy Watson, Frank Shaffer Jr., Darian Henderson, Marde Ann Izzi, Chandra Noble Sjostrand, Charlotte Grant Ayliffe, Teri Crutchfield, Debborah Dale, Christi Pomije, Shane

R Bishop, Kayla Bishop, Jacob Crawford, Elizabeth Nagy, Cindy R Llamas and more people that I can’t think of right now,” James said.

Despite blistering midday temperatures during the week, the sale was a success, with another event being planned for the near future.

“From The Heart blesses children and families in our community. Their generous support, loves on, cares for and supplies backpacks and shoes for the children in our community! God bless this ministry, it’s volunteers and everyone who donated! You’re amazing!” said Amy Procop.

The From The Heart Christian Women’s Ministries serves and focuses on families and children in need in the mountain communities of Anza, Aguanga, Mountain Center and Idyllwild. Fundraising events are held throughout the year to help collect money to aid this worthy cause.

Rummage sales, luncheons, raffles and the Annual From the Heart’s Holiday dinner help to present activities to benefit the area’s families.

To learn more about the From The Heart Christian Women’s Ministries, please visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ FromTheHeartChristianWomensMinistries/ or write to: From The Heart Christian Women’s Ministries, P.O. Box 391224, Anza, Ca. 92539.

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

Wandakaye Crawford offers smiles as she collects payment for the items offered for sale at the From the Heart Women’s Ministries’ rummage sale held from Wednesday, July 7, through Saturday, July 10, in Anza.

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Children cherish the toys they found at the From the Heart Women’s Ministries’ rummage sale July 7-10 in Anza.

GeriLyn Blanton Mellin places brand-new purses on the shelves at the From the Heart Christian Women’s Ministries’ rummage sale held from July 7-10 in Anza.

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Puppies come to visit the cheerleaders at their fundraiser car wash Anza Valley Outlook/ D i ane S i eker p h oto Saturday, July 10.

WASH from page AVO-1 “We truly thank the community of Anza for their big hearts and support,” said Acosta-Stafford.

“My assistant coach Natasha Haugen and I are always amazed at how talented and how hard these girls work to make every perfor-

mance special for the crowd. We are honored to be a part of their formative years.”

The next car is planned for Saturday, Aug. 14, at Missy’s 15th Hole Bar and Grill in Aguanga.

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

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Dust Devils inspire awe in Anza Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

Short-lived but potentially violent, whirlwinds are a common occurrence in the Anza Valley. Known as dust devils, the whirlwinds twist from west to east most summer days in the local area.

A dust devil was spotted and recorded by several Anza residents Thursday, July 1, as it spun its way through the dry fields.

Dust devils form when heated air at the Earth’s surface rises rapidly into much cooler air above it, forming an updraft. The hot air causes a spinning motion much like a tornado. The main vertical movement is upward.

Dust devils are short-lived because the cooler air eventually gets pulled in and dissipates the whirlwind.

The columns of rotating air become visible when they form over desert-like terrain, picking up dirt, sand, dust and debris as they twist.

This interesting weather phe-

Sierra Jakobs shares a photo of the massive dust devil just over the hill from her home Thursday, July 1.

Daniel López Zuñiga captures the moment when a dust devil forms over Anza Valley Outlook/ C our tes y p h otos the fields in Anza Thursday, July 1.

Daniel López Zuñiga gets a shot of the violent dust devil as it races across Anza Thursday, July 1.

nomena ranges in size from a few feet wide and a few yards tall to more than 10 yards across and more than 1,000 yards tall.

Maximum winds average about 45 mph, but winds of more than 75 mph have been observed.

Dust devils are usually harmless but can on rare occasions grow large enough to pose a threat to people and property. Severe dust devils have caused damage and even deaths, according to reports.

In El Paso, Texas, in 2010, three children in an inflatable jump

particles can become electrically charged through contact or friction. They can also create a detectable magnetic field.

Dust devils have been observed on Mars, first recorded by the Viking orbiters in the 1970s. Ash devils are similar to dust devils

house were violently lifted up by a dust devil bouncing over a fence and landing in a backyard three houses away.

Dust devils have been implicated in about 100 aircraft accidents, according to authorities.

The whirlwinds are considered serious hazards to skydivers and paragliding pilots because they can cause a parachute or a paraglider to collapse with little to no warning.

Dust devils may produce radio noise and electrical fields. As sand and dust whirl around, the

and may be seen in the burn scar areas of recent wildfires. As the hot summer continues dust devil sightings may be seen throughout the Anza Valley.

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In 2005 a new state law came into effect that extended the defensible space clearance around homes and structures from 30 feet to 100 feet. Studies have shown that proper and safely conducted clearance to the new requirements increases the chance that your house will survive a wildfire. This important buffer also provides for firefighter safety as they work to protect your home and outbuildings from burning.

Hazard reduction is the key to defensible space around your home, and these tips should be heeded.

First responders must assess your property in the event of an impending firestorm. The Wildland Urban Interface area is a transitional zone between wilderness and land developed by human activity. Properties in the WUI, such as many of those in Anza, are at a greater risk of catastrophic wildfire.

The challenges firefighters face in this zone include the lack of defensible space between structures and the fire. Homes and outbuildings should have adequate space to increase the chance of withstanding a fire. This, plus good access for firefighters and a substantial area to turn large vehicles like fire trucks and tankers around is a great help.

Many people don’t have an emergency plan in place, but everyone should have some idea on what to do in case of fire.

“Have an evacuation checklist that everyone knows and is familiar with, have multiple evacuation routes and establish a gathering point for all family members,” Hiram Vazquez, Fire Apparatus Engineer for Cal Fire Riverside County said. “If people plan on sheltering in place, understand that fire personnel will then have to worry not only about the fire but also civilian safety at this point.

“This would take away from the focus of battling the fire and shift it to protecting lives which could allow the fire to get bigger and impact other areas. Sheltering in place could be an option at times but only if the area is large enough for the fire to go around without impacting the structures.”

Vazquez added.

Residents using garden hoses to wet their landscaping and structure roofs must consider that they can be hindering rather than helping the firefighters that are battling to save their home.

“By the time the fire gets to the house, all the water wasted will most likely be evaporated by then,” Vazquez said. “In the rural areas, water is a very limited resource. Fire department companies will often attempt to defend a structure and stay there until the fire passes. We always try to refill our engines with water every chance we get. Even if it’s just the garden hose for a few minutes!”

Firefighters have seen many structures burn after the fire front has passed through the area due to hot embers and material still smoldering still in certain spots.

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If there is still electric power in the area or the residents have a generator, one idea would be to place a garden hose with a good sprinkler on top of the roof and leave the residence. This would allow for the roof to remain wet after people leave safely and perhaps even extinguish small fires.

“Lastly, if firefighters or law enforcement officers ask you to evacuate, don’t wait until the last minute, said Vazquez. “This is where a good pre-plan comes in handy. Make prior arrangements to meet family members with pets, livestock, medications and important documents at designated safe locations.

“I really think the best thing for people to do is go to the CalFire website,” longtime Anza resident Ken Ogren, retired fire captain from California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, now known as CalFire, said. “There is a real good six-minute video called Ready, Set, Go. It tells you in general what you need to know.

There are also many links on their site instructing what you should prepare to take with you if you have to evacuate, and it also lets you know why the 100 foot clearance is so important. That’s the defensible space that firefighters need to be able to save your home and survive themselves.”

For more information on defensible space and other safety tips, visit http://www.readyforwildfire.org.

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The Impending Crisis: The Censored Truth

Harold Pease, Ph.D. SPECIAL TO ANZA VALLEY OUTLOOK

A strange eerie silence stalks the land somewhat similar to that after Abraham Lincoln was elected president. The nation had already divided choosing sides. Everyone knew that electing Lincoln would be too much for the South and an impending crisis would break any time. It was on everyone’s mind just below the surface and no one wanted to admit that it existed, but it did.

Senator John J. Crittenden had two sons, each a general on each side of the Mason-Dixon Line who stood on opposite sides. They would be fighting each other. In Congress he offered the Crittenden Compromise dividing the nation

on that line and extending it west with slavery permitted south and prohibited north. No one cared.

Northern newspapers censored the southern view and the South the northern view. Only in the middle states, where a military conflict was most likely to occur, could the people get some semblance of both sides. The nation held its breath but still Fort Sumter came and thereafter 620,000 soldiers lost their lives.

Today, 161 years later, the major difference is that there exists no geographical line. It’s rural vs. urban, neighbor vs. neighbor and family members vs. family members. Now the division line is socialism vs. freedom, globalism vs. patriotism. The censorship of the patriot side by the globalistcontrolled media is almost total – still everyone feels it. One side hates our flag, our anthem, our Constitution, our history, our national heroes, our police and seemingly our country itself, anxious to destroy it all. They also call everyone but themselves racist but are themselves the first to use race to define and divide others.

How do we defuse our impending crisis so that we too do not reach a point of no return as they?

Truth Hammer of We the Media has the only real answer. In an email addressed to “Any honest people left…on the political left,” he asks.

“As you know we are severely divided…. To avoid actual war we MUST have free and fair elections… and 1/2 of America really does believe the other half is now rigging elections. Take a moment to allow this to sink in.

“We really do believe your chosen leaders colluded with the mainstream media Big Tech Censorship and rigged the election.

“If you really understand this, you’ll be feeling some chills about now. How do you want to resolve this “powder keg” moment in American (and world) history?

“Will future generations look back with gladness that we found a civil way to work together? Or will this generation end up as a cautionary tale of how not to let political division progress to the point of no return?

“You have the power to play a role in the solution. If you are confident the election was not rigged, then you should be EAGER to prove that, no matter how many audits are needed because audits are cheap compared to the actual conflict that might emerge. If half the country comes to believe it has been backed into a corner by the other side with no way out.

“FACT. We’ve seen case after case dismissed by controversial decisions of technicalities or courts that straight up refused to take a case. Not one swing state case has been cited on the merits.

“You have weaponized our records against us and are blocking every effort to open up the election and even look on how it went down.

“Look forward, where do you think your present course of action leads? Hint, the answer is right in the Marxist playbook, your leaders often quote from (We the Media, Ep. 2467b – Soon They Won’t Be Able To Walk Down The Street, Election Fraud Panic Intensifies, X22 Report, May 2, 2021).

But unfortunately the globalists oppose the ongoing Arizona audit and any other examination of the election of 2020 with passion and their media networks censor any info regarding such. Why? An old adage comes to mind, “Thou protests too much.” Only those who know they cheated and that the outcome would show such, would protest with such vehemence.

If you know that you won honestly the normal response would be. “Please do it. Here are all our records. Examine our voting machines. Take all the time you need.” “Let this issue be resolved forever.” The Left have everything to gain by the audits. If vindicated, their accusers would look like fools. Their media would have a field day with election fodder for years.

This is why you don’t support audits. Over a thousand witnesses with sworn affidavits, under pen-

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alty of perjury, testifying they witnessed you cheat.

In August, the Arizona audit will be released showing you cheated.

Arizona will rescind its previous vote for Joe Biden. Other swing states will follow with audits of their own showing the same with their rescinding also. You will have to give the election back to its rightful winner. The vast majority of Americans will support this action not only because they respect free and fair elections and law and order but because they love our flag, our anthem, our Constitution, our history, our national heroes and our police.

This is the only way to prevent a new civil war. Let us support the audit together. You can’t censor away the eerie feeling of an impending crisis without it.

Dr. Harold Pease is a syndicated columnist and an expert on the United States Constitution. He has dedicated his career to studying the writings of the Founding Fathers and applying that knowledge to current events. He taught history and political science from this perspective for over 30 years at Taft College. Newspapers have permission to publish this column.

To read more of his weekly articles, please visit www.LibertyUnderFire.org.

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F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E S T AT E M E N T F i le N umb er : R - 202107 9 9 5 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SEMPER FI POOL GUY 3 3 9 8 2 B ayst one S tr eet, T emecula, C A 9 25 9 2 C ounty: R i ver si d e Mark Christopher Lemoge, 33982 Baystone S tr eet, T emecula, C A 9 25 9 2 T h i s b usi ness i s cond ucted b y an I nd i vi d ual R eg i st r ant commenced to tr ansa ct b usi ness und er the fictitious name listed above on 7/13/2016 I declare that all information in this statement is true and cor r ect. ( A r eg i st r ant wh o d eclar es as tr ue 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 d ollar s ( $ 1,000) .)

Registrant: Mark Christopher Lemoge Statement was filed with the County Clerk of R i ver si d e C ounty on 06/ 15 / 2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION ( a) OF S E C T I ON 17 9 20, A F I C T I T I OU S N AM E 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 T H E F AC T S S E T F OR T H I N T H E S T AT E M E N T P U R S U AN T T O S E C T I ON 17 9 13 OT H E R T H AN A C H AN G E I N T H E R E S I D E N C E AD D R E S S 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 S T AT E OF A F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E I N 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: 3361 PUBLISHED: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2021

F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E S T AT E M E N T F i le N umb er : R - 202107 24 2 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: UVA CONSTRUCTION 3 63 09 S ummi tvi lle S t, T emecula, C A 9 25 9 2 C ounty: R i ver si d e M i ch ael P asq uel U va, 3 63 09 S ummi tvi lle S t, T emecula, C A 9 25 9 2 T h i s b usi ness i s cond ucted b y an I nd i vi d ual R eg i st r ant h as not yet b eg un to tr ansa ct b usi ness under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and cor r ect. ( A r eg i st r ant wh o d eclar es as tr ue 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 d ollar s ( $ 1,000) .)

R eg i st r ant: M i ch ael P asq uel U va Statement was filed with the County Clerk of R i ver si d e C ounty on 06/ 02/ 2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION ( a) OF S E C T I ON 17 9 20, A F I C T I T I OU S N AM E 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 T H E F AC T S S E T F OR T H I N T H E S T AT E M E N T P U R S U AN T T O S E C T I ON 17 9 13 OT H E R T H AN A C H AN G E I N T H E R E S I D E N C E AD D R E S S 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 S T AT E OF A F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E I N 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: 3362 PUBLISHED: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2021

F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E S T AT E M E N T F i le N umb er : R - 202108 14 2 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CHASING SUNSHINE 4 3 68 8 E l F ar o P lace, T emecula, C A 9 25 9 2 C ounty: R i ver si d e a. C h else a M ar i ah Or tuno, 4 3 68 8 E l F ar o P lace, T emecula, C A 9 25 9 2 b. Kendel Elissa Gonzales, 43688 El Faro Place, T emecula, C A 9 25 9 2 T h i s b usi ness i s cond ucted b y C o- p ar tner s R eg i st r ant h as not yet commenced to tr ansa ct business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and cor r ect. ( A r eg i st r ant wh o d eclar es as tr ue 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 d ollar s ( $ 1,000) .)

R eg i st r ant: C h else a M ar i ah Or tuno Statement was filed with the County Clerk of R i ver si d e C ounty on 06/ 17 / 2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION ( a) OF S E C T I ON 17 9 20, A F I C T I T I OU S N AM E 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 T H E F AC T S S E T F OR T H I N T H E S T AT E M E N T P U R S U AN T T O S E C T I ON 17 9 13 OT H E R T H AN A C H AN G E I N T H E R E S I D E N C E AD D R E S S 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 S T AT E OF A F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E I N 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: 3363 PUBLISHED: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021

F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E S T AT E M E N T F i le N umb er : R - 202108 7 7 1 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ANTHEM DENTAL 29 04 9 Over land D r i ve S te C , T emecula, C A 9 25 9 1 M ai li ng ad d r ess: 29 04 9 Over land D r i ve S te C , T emecula, C A 9 25 9 1 C ounty: R i ver si d e Henry Abraham, DDS, INC., 8206 Laurel Ridge R d , R i ver si d e, C A 9 25 08 T h i s b usi ness i s cond ucted b y a C or p or ati on This Corporation is registered in the state of CA R eg i st r ant commenced to tr ansa ct b usi ness und er the fictitious name listed above on 1/5/2015 I declare that all information in this statement is true and cor r ect. ( A r eg i st r ant wh o d eclar es as tr ue 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 d ollar s ( $ 1,000) .)

R eg i st r ant: H enr y Ab r ah am, C E O Statement was filed with the County Clerk of R i ver si d e C ounty on 06/ 28 / 2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION ( a) OF S E C T I ON 17 9 20, A F I C T I T I OU S N AM E 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 T H E F AC T S S E T F OR T H I N T H E S T AT E M E N T P U R S U AN T T O S E C T I ON 17 9 13 OT H E R T H AN A C H AN G E I N T H E R E S I D E N C E AD D R E S S 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 S T AT E OF A F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E I N 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: 3364 PUBLISHED: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021

F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E S T AT E M E N T F i le N umb er : R - 202108 4 4 7 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: STERLING HOME INSPECTIONS 8 268 1 Od lum D r ., I nd i o, C A 9 2201 C ounty: R i ver si d e R ob er t - - B ar r y, 8 268 1 Od lum D r , I nd i o, C A 9 2201 T h i s b usi ness i s cond ucted b y an I nd i vi d ual R eg i st r ant h as not yet b eg un to tr ansa ct b usi ness under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and cor r ect. ( A r eg i st r ant wh o d eclar es as tr ue 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 d ollar s ( $ 1,000) .)

R eg i st r ant: R ob er t B ar r y Statement was filed with the County Clerk of R i ver si d e C ounty on 06/ 22/ 2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION ( a) OF S E C T I ON 17 9 20, A F I C T I T I OU S N AM E 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 T H E F AC T S S E T F OR T H I N T H E S T AT E M E N T P U R S U AN T T O S E C T I ON 17 9 13 OT H E R T H AN A C H AN G E I N T H E R E S I D E N C E AD D R E S S 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 S T AT E OF A F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E I N 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: 3365 PUBLISHED: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021

F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E S T AT E M E N T F i le N umb er : R - 202108 164 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DAD’S TOOL & DIE 29 65 6 Ali cante D r ., R omoland , C A 9 25 8 5 C ounty: R i ver si d e E d war d M ug i ca S zczotka, 29 65 6 Ali cante D r ., R omoland , C A 9 25 8 5 T h i s b usi ness i s cond ucted b y an I nd i vi d ual R eg i st r ant h as not yet b eg un to tr ansa ct b usi ness under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and cor r ect. ( A r eg i st r ant wh o d eclar es as tr ue 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 d ollar s ( $ 1,000) .)

R eg i st r ant: E d war d M ug i ca S zczotka Statement was filed with the County Clerk of R i ver si d e C ounty on 06/ 17 / 2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION ( a) OF S E C T I ON 17 9 20, A F I C T I T I OU S N AM E 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 T H E F AC T S S E T F OR T H I N T H E S T AT E M E N T P U R S U AN T T O S E C T I ON 17 9 13 OT H E R T H AN A C H AN G E I N T H E R E S I D E N C E AD D R E S S 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 S T AT E OF A F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E I N 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: 3366 PUBLISHED: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021

F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E S T AT E M E N T F i le N umb er : R - 202108 165 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: a. CELEBRATE LYFE b. THE LIVING TRUST CO 53103 Belle Isis Ct., Lake Elsinore, CA 92532 C ounty: R i ver si d e Kaynaz Nikookary, 53013 Belle Isis Ct., Lake E lsi nor e, C A 9 25 3 2 T h i s b usi ness i s cond ucted b y an I nd i vi d ual R eg i st r ant commenced to tr ansa ct b usi ness und er the fictitious name listed above on Feb 2017 I declare that all information in this statement is true and cor r ect. ( A r eg i st r ant wh o d eclar es as tr ue 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 d ollar s ( $ 1,000) .)

Registrant: Kaynaz Nikookary Statement was filed with the County Clerk of R i ver si d e C ounty on 06/ 17 / 2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION ( a) OF S E C T I ON 17 9 20, A F I C T I T I OU S N AM E 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 T H E F AC T S S E T F OR T H I N T H E S T AT E M E N T P U R S U AN T T O S E C T I ON 17 9 13 OT H E R T H AN A C H AN G E I N T H E R E S I D E N C E AD D R E S S 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 S T AT E OF A F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E I N 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: 3367 PUBLISHED: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021

F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E S T AT E M E N T F i le N umb er : R - 202108 8 9 1 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: a. LAST CENTURY MEDIA b. GERSON GOOD 39720 Tinderbox Way, Murrieta, CA 92562 C ounty: R i ver si d e Michael -- Czechowski, 39720 Tinderbox Way, M ur r i eta, C A 9 25 62 T h i s b usi ness i s cond ucted b y an I nd i vi d ual R eg i st r ant h as not yet b eg un to tr ansa ct b usi ness under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and cor r ect. ( A r eg i st r ant wh o d eclar es as tr ue 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 d ollar s ( $ 1,000) .)

R eg i st r ant: M i ch ael C zech owski Statement was filed with the County Clerk of R i ver si d e C ounty on 06/ 29 / 2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION ( a) OF S E C T I ON 17 9 20, A F I C T I T I OU S N AM E 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 T H E F AC T S S E T F OR T H I N T H E S T AT E M E N T P U R S U AN T T O S E C T I ON 17 9 13 OT H E R T H AN A C H AN G E I N T H E R E S I D E N C E AD D R E S S 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 S T AT E OF A F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E I N 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: 3371 PUBLISHED: July 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021

F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E S T AT E M E N T F i le N umb er : R - 202109 3 16 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BLUE BEAR PLUMBING & DRAIN 4 5 5 3 9 B ayb er r y P l., T emecula, C A 9 25 9 2 C ounty: R i ver si d e D elmon C or p or ati on, 4 5 5 3 9 B ayb er r y P l., T emecula, C A 9 25 9 2 T h i s b usi ness i s cond ucted b y a C or p or ati on This Corporation is registered in the state of CA R eg i st r ant h as not yet commenced to tr ansa ct business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and cor r ect. ( A r eg i st r ant wh o d eclar es as tr ue 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 d ollar s ( $ 1,000) .)

Registrant: Adam – Kadhum, Vice President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of R i ver si d e C ounty on 07 / 07 / 2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION ( a) OF S E C T I ON 17 9 20, A F I C T I T I OU S N AM E 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 T H E F AC T S S E T F OR T H I N T H E S T AT E M E N T P U R S U AN T T O S E C T I ON 17 9 13 OT H E R T H AN A C H AN G E I N T H E R E S I D E N C E AD D R E S S 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 S T AT E OF A F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E I N 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: 3376 PUBLISHED: July 16, 23, 30, August 6, 2021

F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E S T AT E M E N T F i le N umb er : R - 202107 8 8 4 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ALL ARROUND TOWN TOWING 4 5 3 7 9 B ell Ave, Jur up a Valley, C A 9 25 09 Mailing address: 7900 Limonite Ave, PO Box 138, R i ver si d e, C A 9 25 09 C ounty: R i ver si d e Juan Ang el M or eno, 5 3 4 8 M i si on B lvd , Jur up a Valley, C A 9 25 09 T h i s b usi ness i s cond ucted b y an I nd i vi d ual R eg i st r ant h as not yet b eg un to tr ansa ct b usi ness under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and cor r ect. ( A r eg i st r ant wh o d eclar es as tr ue 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 d ollar s ( $ 1,000) .)

R eg i st r ant: Juan Ang el M or eno Statement was filed with the County Clerk of R i ver si d e C ounty on 06/ 14 / 2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION ( a) OF S E C T I ON 17 9 20, A F I C T I T I OU S N AM E 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 T H E F AC T S S E T F OR T H I N T H E S T AT E M E N T P U R S U AN T T O S E C T I ON 17 9 13 OT H E R T H AN A C H AN G E I N T H E R E S I D E N C E AD D R E S S 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 S T AT E OF A F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E I N 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: 3372 PUBLISHED: July 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021 F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E S T AT E M E N T F i le N umb er : R - 202109 3 7 9 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PORTUGUESE INTERPRETING SERVICES 3 3 9 5 9 B ayst one S tr eet, T emecula, C A 9 25 9 2 C ounty: R i ver si d e Alessandra Wanuska Campos Wisiniewski, 33959 B ayst one S tr eet, T emecula, C A 9 25 9 2 T h i s b usi ness i s cond ucted b y an I nd i vi d ual R eg i st r ant h as not yet b eg un to tr ansa ct b usi ness under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and cor r ect. ( A r eg i st r ant wh o d eclar es as tr ue 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 d ollar s ( $ 1,000) .)

Registrant: Alessandra Wanuska Campos Wisiniewski Statement was filed with the County Clerk of R i ver si d e C ounty on 07 / 08 / 2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION ( a) OF S E C T I ON 17 9 20, A F I C T I T I OU S N AM E 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 T H E F AC T S S E T F OR T H I N T H E S T AT E M E N T P U R S U AN T T O S E C T I ON 17 9 13 OT H E R T H AN A C H AN G E I N T H E R E S I D E N C E AD D R E S S 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 S T AT E OF A F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E I N 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: 3377 PUBLISHED: July 16, 23, 30, August 6, 2021

F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E S T AT E M E N T F i le N umb er : R - 202108 4 9 0 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PLEASANT ESCAPE TRAVEL 10592 Ridgefield Terrace, Moreno Valley, CA 9 25 5 7 C ounty: R i ver si d e Gordon Sheneka La Shone, 10592 Ridgefield T er r ace, M or eno Valley, C A 9 25 5 7 T h i s b usi ness i s cond ucted b y an I nd i vi d ual R eg i st r ant commenced to tr ansa ct b usi ness und er the fictitious name listed above on 6/28/2011 I declare that all information in this statement is true and cor r ect. ( A r eg i st r ant wh o d eclar es as tr ue 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 d ollar s ( $ 1,000) .)

Registrant: Gordon Sheneka La Shone Statement was filed with the County Clerk of R i ver si d e C ounty on 06/ 22/ 2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION ( a) OF S E C T I ON 17 9 20, A F I C T I T I OU S N AM E 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 T H E F AC T S S E T F OR T H I N T H E S T AT E M E N T P U R S U AN T T O S E C T I ON 17 9 13 OT H E R T H AN A C H AN G E I N T H E R E S I D E N C E AD D R E S S 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 S T AT E OF A F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E I N 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: 3368 PUBLISHED: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E S T AT E M E N T F i le N umb er : R - 202109 063 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: a. VIVID CUSTOMS b. VIVID CUSTOM AND DESIGNS c. VIVID CUSTOMS PRINTING AND DESIGN 14 3 5 S . S an Jaci nto Ave, S an Jaci nto, C A 9 25 8 3 M ai li ng ad d r ess: 3 3 9 1 S or ksb i ll D r , H emet, C A 9 25 4 5 C ounty: R i ver si d e Ryan Adam Kessman, 3391 Sorksbill Dr, Hemet, C A 9 25 4 5 T h i s b usi ness i s cond ucted b y an I nd i vi d ual R eg i st r ant commenced to tr ansa ct b usi ness und er the fictitious name listed above on Feb 2017 I declare that all information in this statement is true and cor r ect. ( A r eg i st r ant wh o d eclar es as tr ue 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 d ollar s ( $ 1,000) .)

Registrant: Ryan Kessman Statement was filed with the County Clerk of R i ver si d e C ounty on 07 / 01/ 2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION ( a) OF S E C T I ON 17 9 20, A F I C T I T I OU S N AM E 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 T H E F AC T S S E T F OR T H I N T H E S T AT E M E N T P U R S U AN T T O S E C T I ON 17 9 13 OT H E R T H AN A C H AN G E I N T H E R E S I D E N C E AD D R E S S 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 S T AT E OF A F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E I N 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: 3373 PUBLISHED: July 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021 F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E S T AT E M E N T F i le N umb er : R - 202109 4 4 3 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DERMALUX 72580 HWY 111, Suite 103, Indian Wells, CA 9 2210 Mailing address: 432 Sandpiper Lane, Palm D ese r t, C A 9 2260 C ounty: R i ver si d e Veronyka Jennie Rivera, 432 Sandpiper Lane, P alm D ese r t, C A 9 2260 T h i s b usi ness i s cond ucted b y an I nd i vi d ual R eg i st r ant commenced to tr ansa ct b usi ness und er the fictitious name listed above on 07/01/2021 I declare that all information in this statement is true and cor r ect. ( A r eg i st r ant wh o d eclar es as tr ue 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 d ollar s ( $ 1,000) .)

R eg i st r ant: Ver onyka Jenni e R i ver a Statement was filed with the County Clerk of R i ver si d e C ounty on 07 / 09 / 2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION ( a) OF S E C T I ON 17 9 20, A F I C T I T I OU S N AM E 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 T H E F AC T S S E T F OR T H I N T H E S T AT E M E N T P U R S U AN T T O S E C T I ON 17 9 13 OT H E R T H AN A C H AN G E I N T H E R E S I D E N C E AD D R E S S 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 S T AT E OF A F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E I N 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: 3378 PUBLISHED: July 16, 23, 30, August 6, 2021

F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E S T AT E M E N T F i le N umb er : R - 202108 7 3 3 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SUNSENSE DESIGNS 5 4 4 Vi st a Azul, P alm D ese r t, C A 9 2260 C ounty: R i ver si d e F r ank - - D i no, 5 4 4 Vi st a Azul, P alm D ese r t, C A 9 2260 T h i s b usi ness i s cond ucted b y an I nd i vi d ual R eg i st r ant h as not yet commenced to tr ansa ct business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and cor r ect. ( A r eg i st r ant wh o d eclar es as tr ue 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 d ollar s ( $ 1,000) .)

R eg i st r ant: F r ank - - D i no Statement was filed with the County Clerk of R i ver si d e C ounty on 06/ 25 / 2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION ( a) OF S E C T I ON 17 9 20, A F I C T I T I OU S N AM E 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 T H E F AC T S S E T F OR T H I N T H E S T AT E M E N T P U R S U AN T T O S E C T I ON 17 9 13 OT H E R T H AN A C H AN G E I N T H E R E S I D E N C E AD D R E S S 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 S T AT E OF A F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E I N 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: 3369 PUBLISHED: July 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021

F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E S T AT E M E N T F i le N umb er : R - 202107 7 06 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CAANDY LASH 40394 Ariel Hope Way, Murrieta, CA 92563 C ounty: R i ver si d e Destiny Paige Sutherland, 40394 Ariel Hope Way, M ur r i eta, C A 9 25 63 T h i s b usi ness i s cond ucted b y an I nd i vi d ual R eg i st r ant commenced to tr ansa ct b usi ness und er the fictitious name listed above on 5/1/2019 I declare that all information in this statement is true and cor r ect. ( A r eg i st r ant wh o d eclar es as tr ue 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 d ollar s ( $ 1,000) .)

R eg i st r ant: D est i ny P ai g e S uth er land Statement was filed with the County Clerk of R i ver si d e C ounty on 06/ 10/ 2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION ( a) OF S E C T I ON 17 9 20, A F I C T I T I OU S N AM E 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 T H E F AC T S S E T F OR T H I N T H E S T AT E M E N T P U R S U AN T T O S E C T I ON 17 9 13 OT H E R T H AN A C H AN G E I N T H E R E S I D E N C E AD D R E S S 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 S T AT E OF A F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E I N 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: 3374 PUBLISHED: July 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021

F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E S T AT E M E N T F i le N umb er : R - 202108 5 8 3 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EROTIC NIGHTS LLC 29 8 8 6 Aveni d a C i ma D el S ol, T emecula, C A 9 25 9 1 C ounty: R i ver si d e Erotic Nights LLC, 29886 Avenida Cima Del Sol, T emecula, C A 9 25 9 1 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability C omp any This LLC is registered in the state of CA R eg i st r ant h as not yet b eg un to tr ansa ct b usi ness under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and cor r ect. ( A r eg i st r ant wh o d eclar es as tr ue 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 d ollar s ( $ 1,000) .)

R eg i st r ant: Joli e C ar olyn N i sa n, M anag er Statement was filed with the County Clerk of R i ver si d e C ounty on 06/ 24 / 2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION ( a) OF S E C T I ON 17 9 20, A F I C T I T I OU S N AM E 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 T H E F AC T S S E T F OR T H I N T H E S T AT E M E N T P U R S U AN T T O S E C T I ON 17 9 13 OT H E R T H AN A C H AN G E I N T H E R E S I D E N C E AD D R E S S 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 S T AT E OF A F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E I N 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: 3379 PUBLISHED: July 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021

F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E S T AT E M E N T F i le N umb er : R - 202108 000 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CHERADAY RANCH 60477 Devils Ladder, Mountain Center, CA 92561 C ounty: R i ver si d e a. Peter Allen Peters, 60477 Devils Ladder, M ountai n C enter , C A 9 25 61 b . M ar g ar et C h r i st ena P eter s, 604 7 7 D evi ls Ladder, Mountain Center, CA 92561 T h i s b usi ness i s cond ucted b y a M ar r i ed C oup le R eg i st r ant commenced to tr ansa ct b usi ness und er the fictitious name listed above on 2011 I declare that all information in this statement is true and cor r ect. ( A r eg i st r ant wh o d eclar es as tr ue 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 d ollar s ( $ 1,000) .)

R eg i st r ant: M ar g ar et C h r i st ena P eter s Statement was filed with the County Clerk of R i ver si d e C ounty on 06/ 15 / 2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION ( a) OF S E C T I ON 17 9 20, A F I C T I T I OU S N AM E 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 T H E F AC T S S E T F OR T H I N T H E S T AT E M E N T P U R S U AN T T O S E C T I ON 17 9 13 OT H E R T H AN A C H AN G E I N T H E R E S I D E N C E AD D R E S S 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 S T AT E OF A F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E I N 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: 3370 PUBLISHED: July 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021

F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E S T AT E M E N T F i le N umb er : R - 202109 19 9 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 36522 DISTILLERY AT OAK MOUNTAIN 3 65 22 Vi a Ver d e, T emecula, C A 9 25 9 2 M ai li ng ad d r ess: 4 7 200 D eP or tola, T emecula, C A 9 25 9 2 C ounty: R i ver si d e Windy Ridge, Inc., 47200 De Portola, Temecula, C A 9 25 9 2 T h i s b usi ness i s cond ucted b y a C or p or ati on This Corporation is registered in the state of CA R eg i st r ant h as not yet commenced to tr ansa ct business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and cor r ect. ( A r eg i st r ant wh o d eclar es as tr ue 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 d ollar s ( $ 1,000) .)

R eg i st r ant: Valer i e And r ews, Vi ce P r esi d ent Statement was filed with the County Clerk of R i ver si d e C ounty on 07 / 06/ 2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION ( a) OF S E C T I ON 17 9 20, A F I C T I T I OU S N AM E 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 T H E F AC T S S E T F OR T H I N T H E S T AT E M E N T P U R S U AN T T O S E C T I ON 17 9 13 OT H E R T H AN A C H AN G E I N T H E R E S I D E N C E AD D R E S S 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 S T AT E OF A F I C T I T I OU S B U S I N E S S N AM E I N 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: 3375 PUBLISHED: July 16, 23, 30, August 6, 2021

CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME C ase N umb er : C VC O2103 17 1 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS P eti ti oner : SARAI LULE GARCIA Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: P r ese nt N ame: FATIMA TOVAR LULE P r op ose d N ame: FATIMA ROMERO LULE T H E C OU R T OR D E R S th at all p er so ns i nter est ed 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 g r anted . Any p er so n ob j ecti ng to th e name ch ang es 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 b e h ear d and must ap p ear at th e h ear i ng to sh ow cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant th e p eti ti on wi th out a h ear i ng .

NOTICE OF HEARING D ate: 8 / 25 / 21 T i me: 8 : 3 0 Am D ep t: C 1 The address of the court: 505 S. Buena Vista Avenue, R m 201, C or ona, C A 9 28 8 2 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 g ener al ci r culati on, p r i nted i n th i s county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: JUL 09, 2021 Signed: Christopher B. Harmon, Judge of the S up er i or C our t LEGAL: 3380 PUBLISHED: July 16, 23, 30, August 6, 2021

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