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Local Temecula City Council hears presentation on Public Safety Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

Temecula City Council heard a presentation on Public Safety from Temecula Police Capt. Zachary Hall during its July 27 meeting. see page A-4

Education Schools announce mask mandates for students Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

Many students are returning to full-time, in-person instruction for the 2021-2022 academic school year with COVID-19 mask mandates in place for all students and teachers. see page C-4

INDEX Anza Valley Outlook ......AVO-1 Business ............................... B-1 Business Directory............... B-2 Calendar of Events .............. B-6 Classiﬁeds ............................ C-7 Courts & Crimes ................. C-8 Education .....................C-3, C-4 Entertainment ..................... B-7 Faith ..................................... C-5 Health .................................. B-5 Home & Garden .................. B-4 Local .................................... A-1 National News ...................... C-7 Opinion................................. C-5 Regional News ..................... C-6 Sports ................................... C-1

First-time Olympian and former Vista Murrieta High School standout, Michael Norman, a medal contender, is competing in the 400m track and field finals of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games. Norman finished second in his heat of the semifinals with a time of 44.52 Monday, Aug. 2. For full story see page C-1. Valley News/File photo

Menifee History Museum holds long-awaited reopening Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

A small but enthusiastic crowd gathered for the long-awaited reopening of the Menifee History Museum Sunday, Aug. 1, after more than a year of closure because of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Don Martin, now 90, was very happy to see it reopen. A member of the Ferrell and Evans families who came to Menifee Valley in 1937, Martin was one of the founders of the history museum in Menifee’s Quail Valley area. Martin, with his wife Elinor Evans Martin who is president of the Menifee Valley Historical Association, operated the Evans Fish Camp at Canyon Lake next to Menifee Valley for many years. They still live in the same home on the lake and he remembers his children attending Menifee Valley Middle School during the 1950s, in the

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The Riverside County Library System held a grand opening ceremony complete with ribboncutting for its newest facility, the French Valley Library at 31526 Skyview Road July 31. “The French Valley Library is the most anticipated new facility in all of the 3rd District,” Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington said. “The value that libraries bring to communities can’t be overstated. All the while, we have done this without asking taxpayers to reach into their pockets.” The new French Valley Library is a modern, aviation themed, 25,000 square foot single story library that includes amenities that are in high demand for the community. These amenities include private study rooms, community meeting rooms, opportunity

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Bill Zimmerman, Menifee Valley Historical Association board member and Menifee mayor gives a tour of Menifee History Museum to Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Maneesha Jones during a grand reopening event of the museum, Aug. 1. Valley News/Shane Gibson photo

Children search the shelves for books at the new French Valley Library. The French Valley Library is located 31526 Skyview Road in Winchester. Valley News/Shane Gibson photo

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Being wildfire ready should be a way of life in Southern California Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

The governors of California and Nevada called for more federal firefighting assistance last week as they toured the region blackened by the lightning-sparked Tamarack Fire, one of several massive wildfires that have destroyed dozens of homes. Battling multiple large-scale fires with limited resources, the U.S. Forest Service decided in early July to let dozens of lightning fires burn, including the Tamarack Fire. This is something that could have been avoided had firefighters not been stretched so thin due to the large numbers of fires which are spreading earlier in the season due to hotter temperatures and drier weather. The U.S. Forest Service manages the majority of wildfire-prone land in California. Gov. Gavin Newsom said the agency is understaffed, underfunded and in need of major changes. “The world is radically changing as the climate changes. You may not believe in science, you got it with your own damn eyes,” Newsom said, gesturing toward the blackened landscape. As the risk of wildfires grows, it is important to be wildfire ready and everything from creating defensible space around a home to creating a wildfire action plan, including plans for evacuation can help residents be ready should a wildfire occur. A good place to start is at the website, www.readyforwildfire. org, where readers can download Cal Fire’s Ready for Wildfire app.

The app includes checklists with steps for everything from defensible space to evacuation plans, wildfire texts and push notifications and a fire map showing all active fires within the area. Defensible Space According to Cal Fire, in January 2005, a state law became effective that extended the defensible space clearance around homes and structures from 30 feet to 100 feet. “Proper clearance to 100 feet dramatically increases the chance of your house surviving a wildfire,” Cal Fire said. “This defensible space also provides for firefighter safety when protecting homes during a wildland fire.” According to Cal Fire, the most important thing people can do is to obey this law when it comes to defensible space. “Law requires that homeowners in SRA clear out flammable materials such as brush or vegetation around their buildings to 100 feet (or the property line) to create a defensible space buffer. This helps halt the progress of an approaching wildfire and keeps firefighters safe while they defend your home,” the website reported. Defensible space is defined as the property’s front line of defense against wildfire. Creating and maintaining defensible space around a home can dramatically increase a home’s chance of surviving a wildfire and improves the safety of firefighters. Defensible space is divided up into two zones. Zone 1 should be 30 feet of “Lean, Clean & Green” area. Residents should remove all dead plants, grass and weeds as well as dead or dry leaves and pine

needles from the yard, roof and rain gutters. Branches should be a minimum of 10 feet away from chimneys and other trees. Zone 2 focuses on 30 to 100 feet of reduced fuel. In this zone, residents should cut or mow annual grass down to a maximum height of 4 inches and create horizontal and vertical spacing between shrubs and trees. Residents should also create vertical spacing between grass, shrubs and trees. Cal Fire also recommends homeowners check with their local fire station about laws since many local jurisdictions may have more stringent requirements. For example, in San Diego County, the first and second zones in defensible space are 50 feet and 50 feet, while elsewhere it’s 30 feet and 70 feet. Other tips include mowing before 10 a.m. and never on a hot or windy day. Weed eaters or other string trimmers are always a safer option than lawnmowers for clearing vegetation. Evacuation Creating a Wildfire Action Plan will help to keep residents prepared in the event they are evacuated due to a wildfire or any emergency that requires such action. This plan should be familiar to everyone within the household and should include a designated emergency meeting area, several different escape routes and information to evacuate pets and large animals such as horses and other livestock. Be sure to practice those evacuation routes so everyone is familiar in the event of an emergency. Designate an out-of-area friend or family member as a point of

contact for family members should they become separated. Have fire extinguishers on hand and make sure everyone knows how to use them and ensure that everyone in the family knows where the shut-off controls in the home are for gas, electric and water and how to shut them down in an emergency. Assemble an emergency supply kit for each person and maintain a list of emergency contact numbers posted near the phone and in the emergency supply kit. Keep an extra emergency supply kit in the car in the event that the home cannot be accessed because of fire or other emergency. Emergency supply kits should contain a three-day supply of nonperishable food and 3 gallons of water per person, a map marked with at least two evacuation routes, prescriptions or special medications, change of clothing, extra eyeglasses or contact lenses, an extra set of car keys, credit cards, cash or traveler’s checks, first-aid kit, flashlight, battery-powered radio and extra batteries, sanitation supplies and copies of important documents such as birth certificates, passports, etc. Don’t forget food and water for any pets that will also need to be evacuated. If time allows, take easily carried valuables, family photos and other irreplaceable items, personal computer information on hard drives and discs and chargers for cell phones, laptops or other electronic items. Cal Fire also recommends keeping a sturdy pair of shoes and a flashlight near the bed and handy in case of a sudden evacuation

at night. It is also good to keep a portable radio or scanner handy to stay updated on the fire. Planning sheets can be downloaded from www.readyforwildfire.org. When to evacuate Leave as soon as evacuation is recommended by fire officials to avoid being caught in fire, smoke or road congestion. Don’t wait to be ordered by authorities to leave. Evacuating the forest fire area early also helps firefighters keep roads clear of congestion and lets them move more freely to do their job. In an intense wildfire, they will not have time to knock on every door. When advised to leave, don’t hesitate. The terms “Voluntary” and “Mandatory” are used to describe evacuation orders; however, local jurisdictions may use other terminology such as “Precautionary” and “Immediate Threat.” These terms are used to alert residents to the significance of the danger. All evacuation instructions provided by officials should be followed immediately for residents’ safety. Do not return to the home until fire officials determine it is safe. Notification that it is safe to return home will be given as soon as possible considering safety and accessibility. One final note on evacuation: when told to evacuate, evacuate. Trying to save property or sheltering in place is a foolish risk that no one should take. Remember, things can be replaced, people can’t. Kim Harris can be reached by email at valleyeditor@reedermedia.com.

Wildomar to help with October Rooted in Nature Brewfest in Marna O’Brian Park Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

Wildomar City Council agreed to work with the upcoming Rooted in Nature Craft Brew Festival at Marna O’Brian Park presented by the Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Education Foundation and to equity lease seven city department vehicles. The decision to sign the Brewfest Memorandum of Understanding, the vehicle lease program and other significant programs and purchases, was made at its regular monthly meeting July 14. Other issues that brought a number of resident responses pro and con included a grading agreement with Strata, Baxter LLC that plans to build a three-story medical office building at Baxter Road and White St. The time and location of future Wildomar City Council meetings, appointments to an ad hoc Measure AA oversight advisory committee and the establishment of an ad hoc

Redistricting Subcommittee will be determined. The Rooted in Nature Brewfest planned at the city park will be the second time the major family event will take place with dozens of local brewers offering tastings, a family wildlife park, entertainment, food vendors, auctions, local artists, a wine garden and gourmet cheeses and concluding with an adult happy hour. The first event took place at the park two years ago when thousands of visitors arrived in Wildomar to enjoy the brewfest that will provide funding for the Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Education Foundation (SRPNEF) that brings elementary school children to the nearby plateau to learn how to be good stewards of the reserve and all of nature and conservation scholarships to local students. Last year’s Brewfest did not take place because of the COVID-19 pandemic. While Wildomar Mayor Dustin Nigg was unable to attend the meet-

ing for medical reasons, Council Member Marsha Swanson was first to laud the Wildomar and SRPNEF brewfest, joined in by Mayor Pro Tem Ben Benoit, who presided over the meeting. “It showcased our city,” Swanson said, recalling the 2019 event. “It was a fantastic event.” “It is a special way for opening up our city for bringing in the economy,” Benoit said. In the MOU, the city police and firefighters will be providing some of the security and traffic control for the thousands of guests expected. Ginger Greaves, executive director of SRPNEF, said she hoped to have AMR paramedics on-site as well. The MOU agreement with SRPNEF was unanimously approved. Several Wildomar residents voiced their opinions that an agreement with Strata Baxter LLC to replace an existing retail building with a three-story medical building should never have been negotiated. The agreement allows the developer to move forward with the necessary grading of the property while the rest of the project plans and design have been approved. One resident spoke on a virtual landline and told the council, “I say ‘no’ to the project. We don’t need another medical building here.” Another said she knew the project had already been approved by the council on the advice of the planning commission, but they and the council should have considered, “it is inappropriate for the area. It has

no place here in a historic area... It’s another horrible building.” She said it was a large mistake for the council. The council still approved the grading plan in a 4-0 vote. A Master Equity Lease Agreement and Maintenance Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management for one-year leases for seven needed city vehicles was approved for $170,000 in expenditures to be placed in a Fleet Management Fund from monies in the General Fund, Measure AA, Gas Tax, Measure A and Measure Z fund balances. The vehicle, according to city staff, would be needed now that the city has decided to hire their own code enforcement officers and other department employees instead of continuing the use of contract firms for the jobs. The council, after hearing several resident objections to leasing the vehicles instead of buying them outright, agreed they needed two of the vehicles for the Code Enforcement officers immediately with the option to purchase the rest of them later at a much lower cost than through a dealer. It was explained by an Enterprise Fleet spokesman that the agreement is unlike any a dealer might have because if the city decides to sell the vehicles and get new ones, the sale price on the used vehicles would be returned directly to the city. The two vehicles to be leased immediately are 2021 Ford F-150 Crew Cabs. The others would be

leased later as new employees are hired in other departments needing vehicles. The council appointed Nigg and Swanson to the city’s Redistricting Subcommittee to help update the electrical districts. The subcommittee would meet to suggest the districts, five in all, be redistributed and how the district would be divided if the city has an elected mayor. Currently the city has five districts. A mayor election would divide the city into four districts with the mayor being “at large.” Callers speaking to council did not like the concept of having a mayor elected as other cities in the area have, claiming it would give the mayor-elect more power in controlling the meeting agendas and on the outside for four years instead of only one year. The number of meetings the city should have was discussed by members of the public during public comment. Currently the city council meets only once a month on the second Wednesday. Several callers suggested that since COVID-19 has eased, the city might consider having two meetings each month with the meeting taking less time. The council also said it would be meeting virtually through September even though they could be held with people in the audience. The council has yet to decide if all future meetings would be held virtually after that date. Tony Ault can be reached at tault@reedermedia.com.

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The steps leading to the Letters From Home Memorial and the access ramp are dedicated at Temecula’s Path of Honor, located at the Temecula Duck Pond, 28250 Ynez Road. These two paths are made of permanent granite pavers, each engraved with the names of men and women who have served our nation in our Armed Forces during times of peace and war, at any time in our history from the Revolutionary War through current conflicts. The Path of Honor was founded in 2004 by David Micheal PH1 USN, a decorated WWII Veteran of the Iwo Jima Campaign. The Paver Program’s current and longtime executive director is veteran Michael Bircumshaw, who has kept this program flourishing for many years. Temecula’s Path of Honor is a place to remember and honor our veterans who have served our country. Veterans include U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force,

Coast Guard and the WWII Merchant Marines. Please consider memorializing the service of a family member, friend or yourself to last generations. Pavers cost $100, and these donations assure that pavers will be there for us to honor those who have come before us. A copy of the Veteran’s DD-214 form is required. A portion of your donation will help support the Path of Honor scholarship program which benefits the JROTC students of the greater Temecula Valley. Temecula Mayor Maryann Edwards states, “The numerous pavers on the Path of Honor leading up to our ‘Letters From Home’ memorial sculpture are a symbol of respect for all those who have answered the call and have been there to protect the United States. The serene atmosphere surrounding our beautiful Temecula Duck Pond serves as a perfect setting to reflect on the heroic men and women who have fought for and

served our great nation.” Temecula City Council Member and Marine veteran, Jessica Alexander commented, “These sacred pavers lining the Path of Honor are a reminder that freedom is not free, and those who have served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and the WWII Merchant Marines, will always be remembered for their brave service and selfless sacrifice. Purchasing a paver is the perfect way to honor a veteran and your family’s legacy.” Orders can be placed year-round and are consolidated, engraved, and placed on the path annually, each November. The deadline to reserve your 2021 paver is Friday, Sept. 3. For more information and to secure your paver for the 2021 installation, please visit TemeculaCA.gov/Path, or call (951) 694-6480. Submitted by the city of Temecula.

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Temecula City Council hears presentation on Public Safety June, Temecula PD responded to 7,041 calls as compared to 6,666 in June 2019. The average response times for priority one calls is just over six minutes, Hall said, adding that response times for priority two, three and four calls is 6.13, 31.14 and 46.28 minutes, respectively. Response times have decreased since 2019 when priority one, two and four calls was 7.16, 15.83, 53.63 minutes respectively. The response times for priority three calls had increased by a third of a minute up from 2019’s 30.81 minutes. Violent crimes, including murder, forcible rape, robbery and assault were reported as one murder in the city so far in 2021. Officers also responded to nine forcible rapes, 25 robberies and 125 aggravated assaults, Hall said. According to Hall, 1,252 property crimes have been reported so far this year compared to 1,417 for

Temecula Police Capt. Zachary Hall addresses Temecula City Council about public safety during its July 27 council meeting.

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Temecula City Council heard a presentation on Public Safety from Temecula Police Capt. Zachary

Hall during its July 27 meeting. Hall reported that year to date as of June 30, his department had 41,953 calls for service, up by more than 2,900 calls during the same time period in 2019. In

all of 2019. The Metro Team, which covers Old Town Temecula, Hall said, in June completed six arrests for felonies and/or warrants, 33 arrests for misdemeanors and/or warrants, 29 DUI arrests, 62 traffic and parking citations and 100 business and bar checks. The traffic team issued 1,084 citations in total for the same month, 751 of those were hazardous citations, 115 were nonhazardous citations and 218 were parking citations. The Traffic team also responded to 141 traffic collisions, including 4 with injuries, and made 35 DUI arrests. Temecula Mayor Maryann Edwards asked Hall if there were any incidents like what she had been seeing on the news of people shoplifting from local stores “just picking up $949 worth of merchandise and just walking out of the store directly in front of the security guard.” She asked if Hall could explain why it was happening and

if there was anything that could be done to keep it from happening locally and still be within “the state’s very convoluted law that allows somebody to steal $949 worth of merchandise every single day and only receive a ticket.” Hall said that type of criminal activity wasn’t happening locally and if it did, Temecula PD would start an education campaign with businesses to educate and train their loss prevention department to include helping them to build a “robust system.” “Many of our larger businesses have aggressive loss prevention agents that work there and take some kind of action and detain shoplifters,” Hall said. “Others are just very good witnesses and provide the information to us so we can follow up on it and make an arrest.” Kim Harris can be reached by email at valleyeditor@reedermedia.com.

MUSEUM from page A-1 same rooms where the museum is now located. “I think there is a lot of history here in the whole valley,” Martin said. He indicated that the museum will even become more important for the newly arrived residents coming into the city so they know its past. Menifee Mayor Bill Zimmerman, a member of the Historical Association, greeted those who visited the reopened museum, which now boasts even more historical displays collected during its long closure. The museum holds metates and mortars of the early Indian people who first settled in the Menifee area, photo histories of the earliest Menifee Valley families who mined and farmed the land including the McCalls, the Newports, and Evans families where their names can still be seen on street signs on some of Menifee’s main roads. Even Garbani Road, where the museum is located, is named after an early Menifee pioneer. There are old mining sloughs like one Luther Menifee Wilson, a gold miner who found traces of gold in the valley in the 1880s, and descriptions of beehives and bee raising that once was an important industry in early Menifee displayed in the museum. “We are excited about our grand reopening. We have been closed for a year because of the pandemic and are happy to reopen and hopefully get a lot of folks to come

The Menifee History Museum features a variety of historically significant items and old photographs of Menifee and the surrounding area. Valley News/Shane Gibson photos

today,” Zimmerman said. Also on hand to greet visitors was Daniel Heines, a Santa Rosa Academy student, who was putting the final touches on a new resting bench outside of the museum, made as a community project for his school while his sisters Alexis, Micala and Emma were inside admiring the many historical exhibits. It was especially exciting for the children to sit on an old school bench with a flip-top lid in the museum. The three sisters and their parents listened intently as Zimmerman, serving as a museum docent, explained the history of many of the exhibits. Zimmerman explained that when the museum is open there are docents on hand for personalized tours in order to explain the historical artifacts so

important to the city. Zimmerman explained the city that now has more than 100,000 residents and remains one of the fastest growing in all of California, is made up of Romoland, Quail Valley, Sun City, Audie Murphy Ranch and thousands of acres of what was once farmland. Helping the museum visitors navigate the museum are artifacts placed in a timeline from thousands of years ago when only the Indians settled here to the days when dry farming of wheat, barley and alfalfa covered the land. The Menifee History Museum, 26301 Garbani Road, is open on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Tony Ault can be reached at tault@reedermedia.com.

Children view an exhibit at the Menifee History Museum highlighting the various agricultural industries that people have worked through the years in Menifee.

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Animal Friends of the Valleys Board Member Kris Anderson accepts a Lake Elsinore City Council recognition for being named 2021 Nonprofit of the Year. She was joined by AFV’s Carolina Calderon as Mayor Bob Magee looks on. Valley News/Courtesy photo

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The July 27 Lake Elsinore City Council meeting began with presentations to those who have done much to improve the community. Mayor Bob Magee presented a proclamation to Animal Friends of the Valleys, congratulating them on being named 2021 California Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblymember Kelly Seyarto. Accepting the recognition were AFV Board Member Kris Anderson and Event and Media Manager Carolina Calderon. The shelter had its start as Lake Elsinore Animal Friends (LEAF) in the 1980s and formally changed its name to Animal Friends of the Valleys in March 2000 to reflect the other communities and areas that it serves. Magee said before a few dedicated people started LEAF, animal control in the city was horrible. At that time there were 12,000 residents in Lake Elsinore and now AFV serves nearly 600,000 people in six cities and the county areas. “With the community’s support we are able to do what we do,” Anderson said. “And we appreciate the city council’s support.” Magee introduced Police Captain Andrew Elia to help the council recognize Deputy Scott Hadeen and Corporal Perry Willow for their dedication to duty in making hundreds of DUI arrests. Willow, who was not present, logged 212 arrests in 2020, and Hadeen made 156 arrests, the second highest number of DUI

arrests in Riverside County. “We will never know how many lives they saved or if maybe they saved our lives or the life of somebody we love,” Magee said of the arrests that took impaired drivers off the road. “So it is a small token of our appreciation to be able to stand here today and say thank you for what you did for us.” Elia added that Hadeen is one of the new dedicated traffic deputies for the city of Lake Elsinore and that he is “on pace this year to break Corporal Willow’s 212” arrests record. Cal Fire Interim Southwest Division Chief Jeff Veik presented an update on second quarter statistics, from April 1 through June 30. He said of the 1,576 incident calls, the most (1,150) were for EMD (Emergency Medical Dispatch triage), followed by traffic collisions at 153. Most of the calls came from areas served by Battalion 2 and he presented a map displaying the call volume clusters. He noted that the total response activity reflecting 880 incident calls being responded to in less than five minutes included some Code 2 (non-emergency) calls. Veik presented the Fire Marshal’s report showing the number of reviews and inspections conducted by Assistant Fire Marshal Steve Payne. Total inspections, including those required for construction, totaled 872 for the first six months of 2021. Cal Fire has adopted a public service campaign to help reduce the number of wildfires during what Veik called the “annual

and ongoing fire season.” “One is an incentive for outside con- days a week within 24 hours of Less Spark - One Less Wildfire” tractors to not be very thorough a call and it’s old and in need of is aimed at educating the public when they are checking through repair.” He pointed out that the about prevention measures they plans and maybe even try to in- current truck only has one match can take since approximately crease their fees by sending plans paint and has gone beyond its 95% of all wildfires in California back with incomplete corrections useful life of about 20 years. The are caused by human activity. noted. new truck the city is proposing to “I find this as a problem, espe- purchase has a three-paint match Whether it’s ensuring a campfire or landscape debris burn of leaves cially when we are talking about system, 200-gallon water tank and branches is completely extin- a public agency and if we have and “will serve for a long time.” guished or keeping a vehicle well the means, we really should be The price of the truck is about maintained to prevent sparks, fire doing plan checks in-house,” $44,000 with customizations agencies need the public’s help to Manos said. He suggested the totaling about $75,000 plus instalreduce the number of wildfires. council find time to visit this is- lations and all taxes. Simpson said More information can be found sue during the next year and find Code Enforcement has wanted a at www.readyforwildfire.org/ a way to correct it by bringing the new truck for a very long time prevent-wildfire/one-less-spark- plan reviews in-house, which he and this should greatly help them campaign. feels would help eliminate cur- with their responses to graffiti Consent Calendar items 4 rent concerns among the business removal. The purchase was apthrough 15, excluding 7 and 12, community. proved unanimously 5-0. were approved without further He said he would vote against Successor Agency items 16 discussion. Item No. 7 was “On- approving the item, but it was through 18 had no speakers and Call Building Plan Check and unanimously decided that the required no discussion. A couple Permitting Services Agreements matter would be continued off of road improvements are schedAuthorize the City Manager to calendar and brought back to the uled to begin soon. The Collier execute contract services agree- council at a future date. Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation ments with Scott Fazekas and Item No. 12, the authoriza- Project will last about 40 workAssociates, LLC and Interwest tion to purchase one “Graffiti days and The Avenues SB-1 PaveConsulting Group, Inc. not to Truck from National Auto Fleet ment Rehabilitation Project is set exceed $250,000 per firm per Group in the total amount of to last about 45 days. fiscal year, in such final form as $126,808.30” was questioned by The next regular meeting of the approved by the City Attorney.” two members of the public citing Lake Elsinore City Council and Council member Steve Manos the city already has a truck and Successor Agency is scheduled pulled the item stating, “When thought the cost seemed too high. for Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. For more we passed Measure Z, one of City Manager Jason Simpson information, www.lake-elsinore. the things we talked about was was asked to respond and said org. creating some sort of internal the current truck “responds seven way to process plan application permits. Unfortunately, I get a lot of complaints from the development community about projects that go through the process – they get the plan check – and they go through that process three and four times.” Manos said that in the past it was thought that maybe the applicants were at fault but after eight years on the council and regularly hearing about the problem he said Cal Fire’s Jeff Veik shared a map showing where most of the second quarter incident it seems there calls were clustered during the Lake Elsinore City Council meeting July 27.

Temecula Sunrise Rotary names Rotarian of the Year Myra Allen, Temecula Sunrise Rotary Club President 2000-2001, has named Roger Weber as the club’s Rotarian of the Year at a club meeting in June. Roger has been a member of the club for 17 years, having joined the club April 6, 2004. He had already been a Rotarian, serving as both president and treasurer during his three years with the Mesa, Arizona, Rotary Club. Roger has served in many roles during his many years in the Temecula Sunrise Rotary Club. Not only has he been president, he was previously treasurer and handled other committee assignments. One major chairmanship was leading the “Run through the Vineyard” 5K/10K, the club’s primary fundraiser. When the previous treasurer was unable to continue serving last year, Roger was asked to fill her shoes, and when he began his new job, he spent many hours researching and updating the club’s books. According to then-President Allen, “Roger has been a vital part of

my 2020-2021 presidency. Roger stepped up to fill our treasurer position and he has been serving alongside me ever since. “Roger never missed a club or a board meeting, he is diligent in sending out the invoices to our members, in sending out the financial club and foundation reports, and he keeps good track of our Gratitude Dollars. Roger goes above and beyond to be well-informed at the district level with better understanding of our foundation, and he cares for our club, keeping us in good standing. “He took the time to go through the club records in our storage unit and managed to find important information for our club that was needed. Roger and I are the first ones to arrive early at the meetings to help set up, staying late, and putting away all the equipment. “Roger accompanied me to various community service projects and to multiple off-site meetings to plan for upcoming events. Roger has been a vital part of the success for my presidency of 2021.

This is why I chose Roger Weber as my Rotarian of the Year. He exemplifies my motto - ‘Our Legacy – Planting the Seed for Future Generations and Keeping Our Club Legacy Alive.’” Roger has the Rotary classification of Park Ranger, although he has spent his working years in many and varied ways. His Park Ranger years were spent in several national parks, the longest at Death Valley for over 20 years. He was the administrative officer at the park, directing all administrative functions, with a $6 million operating budget, 125 paid and volunteer employees, and 100 housing units. He has also been the community manager for more than four dozen homeowner and condominium associations in Phoenix, Tucson and Northern San Diego-Southwestern Riverside County areas. He served as executive director in an Arizona region for Community Associations Institute (CAI) in Phoenix. He was inducted into the CAI’s Recruiter Hall of Fame in 1994. He was also designated a

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Roger Weber accepts the award naming him Temecula Sunrise Rotary’s Rotarian of the Year from president Myra Allen. Valley News/Courtesy photo

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His education includes a bachelor’s degree with a major in economics from Ohio State University, as well as numerous other graduate administration courses at Arizona State University and the University of Denver. For more information about Temecula Sunrise Rotary and its work in the community, please call (951) 698-6116. The club meets every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. at Journey’s End at Pechanga, the golf course restaurant. Online attendance is also offered as an option. Submitted by Temecula Sunrise Rotary.

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Local school district’s superintendent salaries continue to rise 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 the salaries of each school district’s superintendents throughout Southwest Riverside County. Since each district varies in size and job requirements, 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 student population to determine which employees are highest paid in the region.

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 pay from www.transparentcalifornia.com was dated 2019 so each district included was contacted to obtain the most recent numbers available. Menifee Union School District’s Superintendent, Jennifer Root, who was hired by MUSD in September 2020, is the highest paid superintendent when looking at pay per student, bringing in $24.45 for each of those students

for the most recent academic year. Her pay per student is more than double that of the superintendent who is the lowest paid per student on the list, Temecula Valley Unified School District’s Jodi McClay, who has been in her position since July 2020 and is paid $10.51 for each of that district’s students. Root was paid $269,205 total for overseeing Menifee Union School District employees and approximately 10,700 students. McClay was paid significantly more overall, $324,277 to oversee TVUSD’s more than 30,800 students and district employees. San Jacinto Unified School District’s David Pyle, who has been with SJUSD for just over a year and oversees an estimated 11,568

students, is paid an annual salary and benefits of $244,982 or $21.17 per student, making him the second highest paid superintendent per student. Third on the list of pay per student is the highest paid superintendent overall, Lake Elsinore Unified School District’s Douglas Kimberly. Kimberly, who has been with the district since 2012, brings in $412,151 annually or $19.11 for each of that district’s 21,565 students. Neither Hemet Unified nor Murrieta Valley Unified turned in their numbers by deadline, but according to Transparent California, in 2019 MVUSD Superintendent Patrick Kelley was paid $296,225

or $12.74 per student and HUSD Superintendent Christi Barrett was paid $336,581 or $16.03 per student. Once the numbers for MVUSD and HUSD are received, this story will be updated and available online at www.myvalleynews.com. Editor’s note; 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 or not tax dollars are being spent in a responsible manner for a school district superintendent’s compensation. Kim Harris can be reached by email at valleyeditor@reedermedia.com.

The storied past of the Gonzalez Adobe of Adobe Plaza

Rebecca Marshall Farnbach SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Telling stories about the past is like telling fairy tales beginning with “once upon a time” and ending with “and they lived happily ever after.” In truth, many stories about Temecula end happily for the people involved, because of our comfortable climate and good neighbors. This story starts with Senor Maria José Gonzalez’ birth in Cadiz, in the Basque region of Spain in 1835. He studied accounting in Scotland and married a lass named Margaret Ormiston. They boarded a ship bound for California and started a journey eastward through China and the Philippines. We don’t know the circumstances, but Margaret died before José arrived in San Francisco in the early 1870s. There he met Juan Murrieta. Juan Murrieta and his brother Ezequiel, fellow Basques from Spain, were part of an investment partnership that bought the Temecula and Pauba Ranchos in 1873. Their holdings made up large parts of today’s Temecula and Murrieta and the Temecula Wine Country. They hired José as their accountant and business manager. Charles Sumner came from England and purchased the La Laguna Rancho that eventually formed Lake Elsinore. He and his wife brought from England a nanny for their children named Grace Street. When Sumner wanted to construct a fireplace, he learned of José Gonzalez who knew how to build one that would draw the smoke up the chimney instead of venting it inside the house. The story goes that when José arrived, Sumner tried his best to communicate with hand motions to the Spaniard. Finally, after several uncomfortable attempts at communication, José revealed he spoke English well. As Gonzalez spent time with the Sumners, he fell in love with the British nanny. John Magee, the justice of the peace, performed their marriage at the Wolf Ranch, now Vail HQ, in March 1876 with Juan Murrieta witnessing. José and Grace moved in with Juan Murrieta and his wife Adele, also newlyweds, whose adobe dwelling was near the corner

The Gonzalez adobe as it looked while José and Grace lived there. Notice the open space around it. Valley News/Courtesy photos

of Jefferson Avenue and Winchester Road. After Ormiston, “Ormie” Gonzalez was born in 1877 José bought 60 acres south of the Murrietas’ home and constructed an adobe home of his own. The building stands today, the Molly Maid building in the center of the Adobe Plaza. José raised beef cattle on his acres. After Riverside County was formed in 1893, José became the county’s first tax collector. He was also a trustee for the Temecula School, which met in the schoolhouse now standing on Santiago Road, across from St. Catherine’s Catholic Church. Ysabel was born in 1879. Ysabel “Bessie” was sent to live with an uncle and his family in Logos, Mexico, considered “the Athens of the West” for schooling in the “old Spanish tradition.” She returned home and married their neighbor Ben Barnett. Ben served as a judge for Riverside County from 1940 to 1950 and held court in the Gonzalez adobe. The Barnetts raised three children at their nearby ranch. Bessie’s brother Ormiston moved away from Temecula for other opportunities. As she aged, “Aunt Bessie” gave wonderful accounts of growing up in the early days of Temecula Valley. Bessie died in 1969 at 89 years of age. Ysabel Barnett Elementary school is named in her honor. The Murrieta family moved to Los Angeles by 1890. The home they once shared with José and Grace suffered extensive damage during the Christmas Eve earthquake of 1899 and is no longer standing. Fortunately, the Gonzalez adobe was not badly damaged in the earthquake. Today José’s chimney and the rest of the house stands strong. There are three sizable rooms downstairs with a stairway to an attic room.

Ysabel “Bessie” Gonzalez around age 18.

The Gonzalez Adobe as it looks today.

The last descendant of José and Grace to live in Temecula, Malcolm Barnett, died in 2017. Through the years, the Gonzalez adobe has been home to several businesses. In the early 1980s a historic commemorative plaque was placed on the building. It is nearly the oldest building in Temecula, second only to the Wolf Store adobe, built in 1866, where the couple was married. Rebecca Farnbach 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 Farnbach’s Amazon au-

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Riverside County awarded $25.5 million in homeless funds

Funding to provide housing for homeless, including families, veterans and seniors RIVERSIDE – Riverside County received an award of $25.5 million in funding through the state’s No Place Like Home program. The funds will create 119 units of permanent supportive housing for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness who are homeless, chronically homeless or at-risk of homelessness. The housing units will be embedded within four affordable apartment communities that will be newly constructed. Construction of units is expected to begin in 2022. “Riverside County remains steadfast in our commitment to taking an active role in addressing homelessness within our most vulnerable populations,” Karen

Spiegel, 2nd District County Supervisor and Chairperson, said. “In addition to partnering with qualified developers with relevant experience in affordable housing development, residents will have access to many of the services that are essential in addressing a variety of complex needs including case management, peer support services, mental health care, substance use support and physical health care.” The grant awards were announced by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), which administers the No Place Like Home program. HCD reviewed applications and selected the awardees

through a competitive application process. “We are very pleased with the announcement of this funding and are excited to move forward to provide much-needed permanent supportive housing for Riverside County,” Dr. Matthew Chang, director of RUHS-BH, said. “In addition to the 119 units that will be constructed for homeless households, this financing helps the projects as a whole move forward creating 148 additional affordable units. We know access to housing is an important determinant of health and so we’re proud to help in this work. We look forward to these units becoming available starting in 2023.”

The permanent supportive housing will be created through a partnership between the county and four affordable housing developers that will develop, own and operate the apartment communities in which the permanent supportive housing units are located. The Housing Authority of the County of Riverside also contributed 119 housing vouchers to help secure the award from the No Place Like Home program. RUHS-BH currently provides supportive services to 197 units of permanent supportive housing in 9 apartment communities across Riverside County. All four developments involve new construction and are located

in the cities of Riverside, Temecula and Palm Springs. They will be developed by National CORE, Jamboree Housing Corporation, Coachella Valley Housing Coalition, and West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation. Additional supportive services at the projects will be provided by Hope Through Housing Foundation, Housing with Heart and DAP Health (formerly Desert AIDS Project). For more information about the No Place Like Home program, visit rcdmh.org/Administration/ NPLH or contact Marcus Cannon at Mcannon@ruhealth.org or (951) 955-7263.

People wait outside the new French Valley Library for a grand opening event.

People wait outside the new French Valley Library during a grand opening event, July 31. The French Valley Library is located 31526 Skyview Road in Winchester. Valley News/Shane Gibson photos

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The outdoor grand opening event was free to attend, and indoor family-friendly activities, including a virtual reality experience, STEAM activities, a preschool storytime and a scavenger hunt followed the ceremony that included remarks from Washington, Director of Riverside County

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materials for all ages. Having spent some time reviewing the history of the area, I am thrilled to be part of this spectacular project. The team is looking forward to opening its doors and greeting patrons and visitors!” The French Valley Library is one of three libraries that were built for the Riverside County Library System at the same time through a public-private partnership with Omni West Real Estate, CFP, McCarthy Building Companies Inc., and Cannon Design. The two other new libraries are located in Desert Hot Springs and Menifee. “With the opening of French Valley Library, we couldn’t be more excited to complete our third project with the Riverside County Library System,” Vernan Ibong, project executive at McCarthy Building Companies Inc., said. “As a community builder, we’re honored to have been entrusted

with bringing new facilities and amenities to the Riverside County area, and we believe the new library will be cherished for years to come.” The French Valley Library is open Monday, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and closed on Sundays. Due to updated California Department of Public Health guidelines regarding face coverings, masks are recommended to be worn indoors regardless of vaccination status and will be made available to patrons, if requested. The Riverside County Library System is a division of the Riverside County Office of Economic Development. For more information, please contact the Riverside County Library System at (951) 369-3003 or visit www.rivlib.net.

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55th Annual Awards Gala honors the best in Temecula Valley

Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors member Julie Ngo of Julie Ngo Agency State Farm Insurance and Al Rubio, TVCC Chairman of the Board address those gathered for the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 55th Annual Awards Gala July 24.

Dan Stephenson of The Rancon Group and owner of Europa Village accepts the 2020 Welty Tourism Professional of the Year award during the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 55th Annual Awards Gala.

Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce held its 55th Annual Awards Gala honoring exceptional businesses, service/charitable organizations and individuals who were nominated for their dedication, innovation and leadership in the community. The evening included dinner, a silent auction, entertainment by Killer Dueling Pianos, and the awards presentation July 24. More than 600 people attended this year’s Gala which took place at Pechanga Resort & Casino in

Jackie Steed, TVCC Executive Board of Directors member accepts the Chairman’s Choice Award on behalf of Kimberly Freize Uhler from TVCC Chairman of Board Al Rubio during the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 55th Annual Awards Gala July 24.

the Summit Ballroom. The event’s Title Sponsor was Abbott and Premier Sponsor was Pechanga Resort & Casino. The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all of the sponsors and congratulate all nominees as well as award recipients for their contributions and service to the community. The Recipient for Valley Young Professional of the Year was given to Eric Bunge, Community Outreach Director for Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley, the Visit

Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington poses with a photo of 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Pat Comerchero during the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 55th Annual Awards Gala July 24.

Eric Bunge of Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley accepts his award for Valley Young Professional of the Year during the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 55th Annual Awards Gala July 24. Valley News/Courtesy photos

Temecula Valley Welty Tourism Professional of the Year was awarded to Dan Stephenson, The Rancon Group and Europa Village and Ambassador of the Year was awarded to Certified Financial Planner Tom Somers of Stonehouse Insurance Services. In the nonprofit category, the Rotary Club of Temecula was recognized as the Ruby Service Charitable Organization of the Year and Assistance League of Temecula Valley was named the Emerald Service Charitable Orga-

Tom Somers of Stonehouse Insurance Services poses for a photo with Lie Ming Sie of Optimal Medical Billing and Consulting after he was awarded Ambassador of the Year during the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 55th Annual Awards Gala. Ming Sie was the 2019 recipient of the award.

nization of the Year. In the business category, Tina M. Gottlieb Chiropractic APC was awarded the Bronze Business of the Year, FirstLight Home Care Temecula was named the Sterling Business of the year and Home Perfect Restoration was awarded Gold Business of the year. Milgard Manufacturing was recognized as the Platinum Business of the Year. Craig Davis of Craig Davis Family Insurance Agency, Inc. was named Citizen of the Year and the Chairman’s Choice Award was

From left, Doris Shaktman, Rita O’Neill and Electra Demos from Assistance League of Temecula Valley are all smiles as they pose for a photo after being awarded the 2020 Emerald Organization of the Year during the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 55th Annual Awards Gala July 24.

given to Kimberly Freize Uhler, 2020 Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce’s First Vice Chair of the Board. Pat Comerchero, President of the Friends of the Temecula Children’s Museum, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award for her work with Pennypickles, which opened in 2004 and has enchanted hundreds of thousands of aspiring young scientists ever since. see GALA, page B-3

Bronze Business of the Year winner Dr. Tina Gottlieb of Tina M. Gottlieb Chiropractic poses for a photo with the 2019 recipient of the same award, Jimmy Fu of Jimmy Fu-tography, during the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 55th Annual Awards Gala July 24.

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County’s property tax roll reaches $338 billion City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Property values throughout Riverside County rose nearly 6% last year to $338.2 billion, with houses making up the largest share of the valuation, according to a report that the Riverside County Board of Supervisors reviewed last week. The county’s property tax assessment roll for the most recent base year, valued as of Jan. 1, was 5.58% higher than in 2020, when the roll totaled $320.4 billion, according to the Assessor-ClerkRecorder’s Office. The assessment roll represents the composite value of all commercial and residential real estate within the county, as well as other property, including boats, aircraft and timeshares. The roll has increased for the last nine consecutive years. During the Great Recession, $38 billion in value was lost, with assessments bottoming out at $204.8 billion in tax year 2012, according to the assessor’s report, which will be presented for the board’s consideration during its consent agenda. The roll was valued at $242.9 billion in 2008, before the deflationary cycle triggered by the economic downturn. In the most recent assessment, single-family residences represented $209 billion, or 61%, of

the roll. Commercial real estate was second highest at $61.3 billion, or 18%, of the countywide assessment. Aggregate property values increased by the widest margin, in percentage terms, in the unincorporated part of Moreno Valley, where net taxable valuations totaled $1.53 billion, compared to $1.21 billion the year before translating to a 26% jump. Among municipalities, Calimesa showed the strongest percentage growth at 15%. The city’s net taxable valuations totaled $1.27 billion, compared to $1.1 billion during the prior base year calculation. The city of Riverside had the highest local roll value -- $37 billion - of all the cities and unincorporated communities listed. Of the five supervisorial districts, the Fourth District, which stretches from Whitewater to the Arizona state line, south to the Salton Sea and north into Joshua Tree National Park, comprised the biggest chunk of the roll at 28%, unchanged from the previous year. According to the assessor’s office, property tax bills for 2022 will start going out in October. Homeowners have the right to appeal any increased assessment. More information is available at the Assessor-Clerk-Recorder’s website, www.asrclkrec.com.

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Job fairs coming to Hemet and San Jacinto Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

Job fairs presenting many recruiters and potential employers to those seeking employment, have begun in San Jacinto on the first Thursday of each month at the Hemet San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce. The admission to the fairs is free at the Chamber offices, 615 N. San Jacinto S., Hemet. The Chamber is offering the service to those seeking employment

with local or nearby employers and information about the jobs that are available. Applications for the jobs will be available with the recruiters there to answer any questions. The Chamber writes: “A large number of recruiters and potential employers will gather for the purpose of providing information about available positions and their companies in general. This will be a great opportunity to learn about a range of possible jobs.” Those applying for the possible

jobs should be prepared for onthe-spot interviews and should be dressed for the job they are applying for. “Dress for Success” is the suggestion. No registration is necessary for the events. The next event will be held Sept. 2, beginning at 9 a.m. The event will continue until 2 p.m. For more information, (951) 658-3211. Tony Ault can be reached by email at tault@reedermedia.com.

Four deputies added to Lake Elsinore law enforcement contract Joe Naiman WRITER

The County of Riverside’s law enforcement contract with the City of Lake Elsinore has been amended to add four Sheriff’s deputies. The Riverside County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0, July 20 to approve the amendment to the law enforcement contract with the city. The increased level of service will add two traffic officers, one special

enforcement officer focusing on parks, and one community service officer. An August 2020 Board of Supervisors action approved a law enforcement contract with the City of Lake Elsinore covering Fiscal Years 20202021 to 2024-2025. That contract called for the Sheriff’s Department to provide 14 dedicated officers along with lake patrol which is not a dedicated position. The contract does not prevent the city from hiring unarmed

code enforcement officers. Lake Elsinore City Council approved the proposed amendment to the law enforcement contract May 20. The amendment will cover the period through June 30, 2025. The additional Fiscal Year 2021-2022 expense for the city will be $945,000 which will cover salaries and benefits including retirement contributions. Joe Naiman can be reached by email at jnaiman@reedermedia. com.

San Jacinto shares economic development opportunity with realtors and developers Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

The latest information on current and future development in residential, commercial and industry was shared by San Jacinto’s Development Team in a special commercial development and real estate roundtable July 29. Giving an update on the growing city’s current and proposed projects and inviting comments was Economic Development Director Tara Magner, Deputy City Manager Thomas Prill, Community Development and Planning Director Travis Randel and City Manager Rob Johnson. Attending the virtual roundtable discussion were a number of Realtors and area developers who are considering locating in the city. The city, using its development team, has been successful in bringing eight new commercial developments to the city recently including Dunkin’ Baskin-Robbins combination store, Sonic, AutoZone and others. The commenters noted there were more than 2,500 lots available for development with 832 projects now under review and 389 others being compiled in the city. A number of other

industrial and residential projects are now underway. Information on the lots available with their zones and uses can be found in the city’s General Plan. After a review of the city’s commercial and residential development processes that are being improved, the team offered an updated commercial and retail opportunities brochure with a map of the different areas of opportunity now available in the city. The most important of those were properties still available along State Street, Esplanade Avenue, San Jacinto Street and the Ramona Expressway that can be used for retail and commercial enterprises. A detailed explanation of the city’s processes developers can now use is available online or soon in person at the city hall that may soon fully reopen after the COVID-19 closure. The method to gain city approval would be a simple fourstep process, according to Randel. It would include a pre-application, tentative map of the project, a final map, site plan and a design review by the planning commission. He said all the needed data can be filed electronically or in person It was explained that a General

Plan looking forward into 2040 was now being completed for presentation to the city council and others to view. Johnson and Magner said the city is particularly interested in marketing the planned revitalization of the old Virginia Lee and Vosburg Hotel on Main Street that would include retail shops, offices and other businesses in the three-story buildings. Several renderings of how the two older buildings will look after their renovation was shown during the roundtable discussion that lasted about an hour. A number of other dates for roundtable discussion and workshops have been listed by the city, beginning in September. Johnson said all of the city staff can be contacted by developers and Realtors to bring their proposed projects forward. While there was a short question and answer session, because of time constraints those attending were told to contact the city through its website at www.sanjacintoca.gov and they could watch the city council and planning commission meetings live when in progress. Tony Ault can be reached by email at tault@reedermedia.com.

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County approves EMWD approves lift station emergency repairs agreement for Butterfield Joe Naiman motor control center were isolated Road. It was constructed in 1990 WRITER and the lift station was restored to and has an average daily flow of Stage Road paving manual operation within three hours 65,000 gallons. In the early morning Joe Naiman WRITER

The County of Riverside approved a cooperative agreement with the City of Temecula to rehabilitate the pavement on Butterfield Stage Road. A 5-0 Riverside County Board of Supervisors vote July 27 approved the agreement between the county and the city for the pavement rehabilitation. The city is also paving Pauba Road, and the agreement also covers the county land for that street. The city will resurface Butterfield Stage Road between Rancho California Road and De Portola Road, and Pauba Road will be repaved between Margarita Road and Butterfield Stage Road. The existing asphalt will be milled and overlaid with hot mix asphalt. The centerline of Butterfield Stage Road between Rancho California Road and De Portola Road is also the city limit, so the east side of Butterfield Stage Road is within the county’s jurisdiction. The Pauba Road work will extend to the inside

crosswalk line at Butterfield Stage Road, so the easternmost part of that is the county’s responsibility area. The cooperative agreement designates the City of Temecula as the lead agency for the resurfacing project and defines the roles and responsibilities of the city and the county. The agreement also obligates the county to fund the entirety of the project within county jurisdiction. The county will provide a $227,337 deposit which is the estimated cost of the project activity within the county’s jurisdiction. That amount includes a 10% contingency, and after the project is complete the city will refund any balance while also providing a final accounting of costs for the county. The resurfacing is expected to begin this summer. The work will be phased so that the road can remain open as much as possible during construction. Completion is expected approximately five months after the resurfacing begins. Joe Naiman can be reached by email at jnaiman@reedermedia. com.

Two Eastern Municipal Water District board actions July 21 approved emergency repairs for two of the district’s lift stations including the ratification of emergency spending measures. One 5-0 vote approved emergency repairs at the De Anza Lift Station including ratifying the purchase of electrical gear from Consolidated Electrical Distributors. The other 5-0 vote approved the emergency repairs for the Golden Triangle Lift Station. The De Anza Lift Station is in the 21500 block of North Sanderson Avenue in San Jacinto. It was constructed in 2004 and handles an average daily flow of 720,000 gallons. On May 21 a Sanderson Avenue motorist veered off the road. The vehicle became airborne and crashed into the lift station’s shade structure and motor control center. The damage to the motor control center caused the lift station to be taken out of service. The Riverside County Fire Department notified Eastern’s Integrated Operations Center about the crash, and EMWD staff was dispatched immediately to mitigate the loss of pumping capabilities at the station. The damaged sections of the

while fully automated operation was restored within six days. After the lift station returned to normal operation an inspection of the equipment determined that three motor control center sections, the air conditioner, and a section of the awning structure needed to be replaced. Consolidated Electrical Distributors Inc., supplied the original motor control center, and EMWD staff worked with that company to develop a materials list. The replacement electrical equipment was ordered July 1, although the lead time for that equipment to be delivered is estimated to be between 24 and 31 weeks. EMWD staff members are also working with suppliers and contractors to obtain estimates for repairs on the awning and replacement of the air conditioning unit. The cost estimate for the emergency and upcoming repairs is $397,000. Eastern has property damage insurance, so the only EMWD cost will be a $15,000 deductible. The repairs are expected to be complete by February 2022. The Golden Triangle Lift Station in Murrieta is on Sparkman Court just north of Murrieta Hot Springs

hours of June 3, a hit-and-run driver traveling southbound on Sparkman Court damaged a fire hydrant along Sparkman Court and the Golden Triangle Lift Station was flooded. The pump room was fully submerged, so the pumps could no longer operate. Water in the upstairs electrical room reached a depth of 3 feet, which caused minor damage to the motor control center and irreparable damage to the standby power generator. EMWD staff was able to stop the sewer overflow by sunrise, and that day an emergency bypass pump was installed. The water was removed as was the debris from the pump room and the wet well. On June 4 normal operation was restored through the use of rental pumps. The original pumps were sent out for refurbishment and have since been reinstalled. A temporary generator is stationed at the facility until the permanent generator is replaced. The estimated cost for the emergency and pending repairs is $189,000, and the final repairs are expected to be complete in January 2022. Joe Naiman can be reached by email at jnaiman@reedermedia. com.

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Wildfire survivors now covered by new insurance protections Larger payouts for claims, less red tape will help people recover more quickly As wildfires once again threaten Californians, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is alerting consumers to new insurance protections in effect for the summer wildfire season that increase payouts and evacuation benefits for wildfire survivors. These reforms are the result of input received from past wildfire survivors that Lara championed in the state Legislature. “I listened to the uphill battles that wildfire survivors face in their efforts to recover and rebuild their lives and I took on the insurance companies,” Lara, whose Department of Insurance has held in-person meetings in 36 counties to listen to the needs of consumers, said. “These new insurance protections for wildfire survivors will mean larger payouts for some claims and less red tape from insurance companies.” Last year, Lara sponsored Senate Bill 872, written by Senator Bill Dodd and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, to create the new protections for wildfire survivors despite opposition to the measure by the insurance industry. Insurance companies can no longer deduct the land value when paying an insurance claim if a wildfire survivor chooses to relocate rather than rebuild their home at the same location - which will lead to higher payouts for consumers. After recent major wildfires,

some insurance companies refused to include the value of land lost as a result of wildfires when paying a total loss claim, reducing the total payout by tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars. This change gives homeowners more choices in whether to rebuild or relocate their new home. Residents under mandatory evacuation for wildfire, even if they suffer no damage to their home, will receive additional living expenses for at least two weeks, with extensions for good cause. Insurance companies cannot restrict additional living expenses if a home is rendered uninhabitable due to a wildfire or other covered peril, even if the damage is not to the property itself. This addresses the problems after recent major fires when insurance companies denied benefits even though damaged power and water lines made homes uninhabitable. An insurance company may provide a reasonable alternative remedy that addresses the property condition, such as a portable generator in the case of downed power lines or a portable water source. In cases of a total loss related to a state of emergency, insurance companies must provide an advance payment of no less than four months of additional living expenses if the consumer requests it, with additional benefits due after the advance period upon proper

documentation. Wildfire survivors do not have to use a company-specific inventory form for lost contents and can include groupings of categories such as clothing, shoes, books, food items, and DVDs rather than having to list individual items. Insurance companies must offer a 60-day grace period on payment of policy premiums for properties located within the affected area defined in the declared state of emergency. “With the frequency and devastation of wildfires in California, it’s essential that people who suffer damage or loss of a home get the coverage they deserve from their insurance company,” Senator Bill Dodd (D-Napa) said. “It’s why I wrote my legislation, which targets unnecessary delays for assistance and streamlines the claims process, bringing peace of mind to people rebuilding their lives. I appreciate Commissioner Lara for sponsoring these important changes.” Consumers also have the following new protections under Commissioner-sponsored AB 2756, which was also signed by Governor Newsom, written by now-Senator Monique Limón and Assembly Member Richard Bloom, and received no opposition. Insurance companies must inform consumers in writing if the policyholder purchases a policy that does not cover the peril of

fire or if the insurance company removes the peril of fire when the policy is renewed - which could leave the policyholder unprotected from a wildfire. Following recent fires, the Department of Insurance heard from consumers who thought they had coverage for fire, only to learn that their insurance did not cover this loss. Residential fire policies that provide dwelling structure coverage will be required to include a minimum of 10% of primary dwelling limits as an additional amount available to help consumers rebuild resiliently with upgraded building codes such as fire sprinklers and solar panels. “The costs of rebuilding a home can sometimes be astronomical. That is why I authored AB 2756 homeowners must know that they have the right amount of coverage to begin to rebuild their lives after a wildfire,” Senator Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara), joint author of AB 2756, said. “Protecting consumers and providing transparent insurance information is the right thing to do as California continues facing wildfires and works toward reducing risks. I am pleased to see the implementation of this law and its impact on protecting the most at risk.” “Record wildfire losses mean that it is more important than ever that consumers throughout California have a clear, transpar-

ent understanding of their insurance policies,” Assemblymember Richard Bloom (D-Santa Monica), joint author of AB 2756, said. “My team and I are proud to have played a role in the passage of last year’s AB 2756, which protects consumers from questionable insurance practices while also helping consumers and homeowners build back resiliently. As climate change worsens and our wildfires worsen, preparation for wildfires and fire resiliency are imperative.” “An insurance policy is a contract – and my goal is to make sure insurance companies are holding up their end of the deal in the wake of a disaster so survivors get the benefits they deserve,” Lara said. “We want wildfire survivors to recover and rebuild as quickly as possible. We will continue to listen to the needs of California consumers and I will continue to work with the Legislature and Governor to act on their concerns.” The Department of Insurance has recovered more than $200 million for wildfire survivors in 2019 and 2020 through its investigation of consumer complaints and market conduct exams. Wildfire survivors can contact the Department of Insurance for help with insurance claims or policy questions at (800) 927-4357 (HELP) and through online chat at insurance.ca.gov.

Rose care FUNdamentals for August 2021 Frank Brines, ARS Master Consulting Rosarian SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Summer is certainly upon us and based on experience, it’s only going to get hotter before it gets cooler. (I didn’t need to tell you that at the beginning of August, did I?) 2021 is and has been very unusual weatherwise, breaking records all over the globe. Since high summer temperatures and less-than-ideal conditions for roses are inevitable for the next couple of months, let’s get ready. Stroll through your gardens in the morning, look for leaf wilt, drying or discoloration of leaves and the general leaf reflectance (surface luster). If it appears dull, investigate the plant for disease, drought or pests. If you’ve taken my advice, you’re letting your roses continue their summer dormancy until about mid-September. Struggling to remain hydrated will likely produce poor quality blooms. Just remove and discard the withered petals and let the hips develop, keep the bed clean of debris, and don’t fertilize. Be sure your irrigation program is in good condition and delivering needed water. It doesn’t take long for a rose to suffer once its irrigation supply fails. When temperatures range in the 90-degree zone roses, like most living things, perspire which requires intake of more water to keep cool and alive. Roses “perspire” through cells along the edge of the leaf. If there is not sufficient moisture in the root zone, browning of the leaves result. This is the sign of heat stress and needs immediate attention. This situation also limits bloom size, color and appearance of burned, crinkled petals. This is why as much as 12 gallons of water per week is needed for the rose just to survive let alone produce lovely, beautiful blooms. I suggest only removing the petals of any roses that bloom and any fallen debris.

Deformed and discolored blooms indicate a Chilli Thrip infestation. The rose in the foreground is Marilyn Monroe. Valley News/Rita Perwich photo

Do not fertilize and increase the water. Let the plant rest the best it can. In the event that foliage becomes so stressed from heat and turns brown dies or falls off, be careful not to remove so much that the cane becomes unprotected from the sun and gets sunburned which could kill the plant. Chilli Thrips are a year-round pest, but they love hot summer days best. They are 0.016-0.024 inch long, one-fourth the size of the Western Flower Thrip. You’ll know Chilli Thrips are present only when new foliage and blooms are already damaged. Blooms will be deformed, discolored and outer petals will be darkened (Image 1). Buds will be distorted, darkened and may not open (Image 2). You’ll notice misshapen, distorted new foliage and bronzing on the back of new leaves (Image 3). Chilli Thrips love all new foliage and bloom colors, unlike Western Flower Thrips who prefer light colors. It’s astounding the amount of damage they can do in a very short time. Control is easiest in the earliest stages since a severe infestation

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can rapidly defoliate a rose bush and your other plants too. During hot weather the life cycle for Chilli Thrips is 11 days. Part of that time is spent in soil or debris under the plants. The larvae stage molt into a pupal stage and usually enter the soil or debris to eventually emerge as adults. Only the larvae and adults are in the feeding stages. Adults are dispersed by wind over long distances. Integrated pest management stresses the importance of cultural, mechanical and biological controls before resorting to the least toxic chemical control. Since Chilli Thrips have a short life cycle (11 days) you must detect damage and implement a method of control immediately. Cut out damaged buds, blooms and leaves; remove all fallen leaves and petals from the garden. A natural hero in the fight is the minute pirate bug which feast on all stages of this pest. If chemical control becomes needed choose the least toxic spray and follow label directions. During infestation all new growth will need to be sprayed weekly. Conserve or Captain Jack’s Deadbug Brew concentrate are two organic sprays with active ingredient Spinosad. Spinosad will not harm ladybugs, green lacewings, pirate bugs or predatory mites. Spray early in morning or in the evening after bees are less likely to be active and before temperatures reach the 80s. During your daily tour of your garden look for any changes. Examine the lower leaves. If they appear yellow or brown, have fine webbing and/or look dirty, there may be an infestation of spider mites. Some areas have experienced a real problem with spider mites this year. They thrive in hot weather. They’re generally found on the undersides of those leaves. A quick check can be made by lightly running your fingers across the underside of the leaf. If it has a small grainy feel it most likely is the spider mite. A strong spray of water from below followed by an

Deformed rose buds.

overhead shower should take care of the problem or, at least, hold it in check. Give the shower early in the day so the plant has time to dry before the sun becomes hot. Do this every three days for 10-14 days, inspecting regularly. It may be necessary to repeat after a few days if the infestation is heavy. Captain Jack’s Deadbug Brew is a good product to use in this case. Removing the bottom leaves approximately 8 inches from soil level can help in reducing or eliminating the spider mite problem. This should be done earlier, before an infestation. The world is dangerous enough for plants, but we gardeners are also faced with risks. One is a dangerous fungus with the scientific name Sporothrix schenckii. It afflicts humans with the fungus infection sporotrichosis which is often referred to as the Rose Thorn (or Rose Gardener’s) Disease. The fungus resides on hay, sphagnum moss, the tips of rose thorns and in soil. It can cause infection, redness, swelling and open ulcers at the puncture site. The fungus can also spread to the lymphatic system and move on to the joints and bones where it ends up attacking the central nervous system and lungs when the thorn or thorns are deeply embedded. A relatively uncommon condition, diagnosis can be complicated. Physicians often mistake it as Staph or Strep infection. Be sure to inform your physician that you are a gardener so appropriate diagnosis and treatment are rendered. We all enjoy the fragrance and beauty of roses and have often had our skin pierced by thorns (“prickles” is the correct anatomi-

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Misshapen and distorted new foliage and bronzing on the back of the new foliage exhibit the rasping damage caused by Chilli Thrips. Valley News/Baldo Villegas photo

cal name). Good protective measures include wearing appropriate clothing (gloves, long sleeves or gauntlets) when working among roses and thoroughly cleansing even minor scratches and punctures with an antibacterial soap. Rubbing alcohol — which you should already have handy to clean your pruners — can be applied as an immediate wash until you can use antibacterial soap. Anything more than a minor puncture should be watched carefully for signs of infection; seek medical attention as soon as possible if you show any of the signs described above. Even the simple things in life have risks. Take precautions so you can stop and smell the roses. And when you’ve got a moment to spare, go visit Rose Haven at 30592 Jedediah Smith Road (cross street Cabrillo Avenue) in Temecula. Also, visit www.TemeculaValleyRoseSociety.org.

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RivCo Health officials join CDC, State: recommend mask wearing indoors City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Citing rising local COVID-19 infections and revised guidelines from federal and state health officials, Riverside County has recommended that residents wear masks in indoor public settings, regardless of vaccination status. But the county’s action on July 28 was only a recommendation, not a mandate, for vaccinated people. State rules require unvaccinated people to wear masks indoors. “Following the updated face mask guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the California Department of Public Health, and in light of the recent increase in local COVID-19 cases, Riverside County Public Health recommends residents follow the new state and federal guidance for face coverings,” according to a statement issued July 28. “The current state and federal masking guidance recommends

that vaccinated individuals wear face masks in public indoor settings. The state still requires unvaccinated individuals to wear masks indoors. As the impact on the Delta variant increases transmissibility, Riverside County health officials continue to stress that getting vaccinated is the best protection against the virus and its variants.” The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its mask-wearing recommendations a day earlier, suggesting -- but not requiring -- that people don face coverings indoors regardless of vaccination status. The recommendation applies to areas with “high” or “substantial” COVID-19 transmission. That includes Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Diego counties. The California Department of Public Health, citing the CDC’s change, updated its guidance to mirror the recommendation. “The Delta variant has caused a sharp increase in hospitalizations and case rates across the state,” Dr.

Wearing masks indoors is again recommended by the CDC, not mandated.

Tomas J. Aragon, CDPH director and state public health officer, said in a statement. “We are recommending masking in indoor public places to slow the

spread while we continue efforts to get more Californians vaccinated.” According to state health officials, more than 90% of California’s population is in areas with

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“high” or “substantial” transmission of COVID-19.

Guide Dogs of the Desert has need for puppy homes WHITEWATER – What if volunteer work could be gratifying, meaningful and totally adorable? It’s paws-ible with Guide Dogs of the Desert. The organization is in need of foster families for 10 puppies in August 2021. Were you interested in fostering but needed to wait because of summer vacation plans? You can still help. By becoming a volunteer puppy raiser for Guide Dogs of the Desert, you’ll be an integral part of the process that helps people with a visual impairment find independence through the use of a Guide Dog. Puppy raisers also spend 18 months with a smart,

playful new friend. The puppies are Labrador Retrievers and Standard Poodles, each between 8-12 weeks old when they are placed with a Puppy Raiser. As a Puppy Raiser, the job is to help the dog learn about the world and interact with humans in a variety of situations. The puppy will remain in your home until they are 18 to 24 months old. Guide Dogs of the Desert will be with the puppy raisers throughout the journey with in-person group training sessions, virtual training sessions, Puppy Raiser outings and constant support. And when the puppy is old enough to be matched

with their human, well, that’s when it will change someone’s life. The Coachella Valley-based Guide Dogs of the Desert is an accredited Guide Dog school and has been helping visually impaired students find independence and companionship through service dogs for almost 50 years. Interested in raising a puppy? Contact Guide Dogs of the Desert at (760) 329-6257, puppyraisers@ gddca.org, or visit gddca.org for more information and to fill out an application. Submitted by Guide Dogs of the Desert. Valley News/Courtesy photo

COVID cases continue to rise in Riverside County Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

The number of COVID-19 cases recorded since the public health documentation period began in March 2020 grew to 308,546, according to the Riverside University Health System, which also reported 4,662 deaths since the pandemic began. There were 95 new COVIDpositive hospital patients over the past week as of Friday, July 30, bringing the total to 261, RUHS officials said. This total includes 65 intensive care unit patients, up 33 from the week before. As of press time, Temecula had 7,749 confirmed cases and 79 deaths, Murrieta had 9,004 confirmed cases and 140 deaths, Wildomar had 3,689 confirmed cases and 48 deaths, Lake Elsinore had 7.620 confirmed cases and 77 deaths, Menifee had 10,171 confirmed cases and 174 deaths, Hemet had 9,610 confirmed cases and 292 deaths and San Jacinto

had 6,835 confirmed cases and 102 deaths. In the unincorporated community of Anza, only 145 confirmed cases and 2 deaths had been reported. East Hemet had 2,134 confirmed cases and 35 deaths, French Valley had 2,450 confirmed cases and 17 deaths, Homeland had 688 confirmed cases and 13 deaths, Lakeland Village had 1,224 confirmed cases and 10 deaths, Temescal Valley had 2,631cases and 25 confirmed deaths and Valle Vista had 1,534 confirmed cases and 25 deaths. The number of people being treated in hospitals for COVID-19 remains “far below” the level seen during the winter virus surge, county Public Health Officer Dr. Geoffrey Leung said at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting. The increase in new COVID-19 cases mirrors the nationwide increase, with federal health officials blaming the highly infectious Delta strain of the virus first detected in India.

When asked about a possible culprit for the sudden increase in cases in Riverside County, Leung theorized that the jump could be linked to the relaxation of state lockdown measures in June. Officials said the Delta variant of COVID-19 is highly contagious, spreading more easily from person to person. State health officials reiterated Monday that the variant is preying on the unvaccinated population, which has an infection rate nearly seven times higher than that of vaccinated residents. According to RUHS, 57.3% of county residents 12 and older have received at least one coronavirus vaccine shot, and 49.6% have been fully vaccinated. The RUHS coronavirus portal can be accessed at www.rivcoph. org/coronavirus. City News Service contributed to this story. Kim Harris can be reached by email at valleyeditor@reedermedia.com.

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Defense Health Agency announces 10 new Military Health System markets FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency July 26, announced that more than 120 Army, Navy, and Air Force medical treatment facilities located throughout the country have been reorganized into 10 new medical markets. The markets, as well as the flagship medical facilities in each market, are Augusta (Georgia) – Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, Central Texas – Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Hood, Coastal North Carolina – Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune and Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, Hawaii – Tripler Army Medical Center, Desmond Doss Health Clinic, Naval Health Clinic Hawaii and 15th Medical Group, Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam, Low Country (Georgia) – Winn Army Community Hospital, Fort Stewart, Puget Sound – Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Naval Hospital Bremerton, Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor and 62nd Medical Flight, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Sacramento – 60th Medical Group, Travis Air Force Base, San Diego

– Naval Medical Center San Diego and Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, Southwest Georgia – Martin Army Community Hospital, Fort Benning and Southwest Kentucky – Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, Fort Campbell. A market is a group of MTFs located in one geographic area that work together with their TRICARE partners, Veterans Affairs hospitals, other federal health care organizations, as well as private sector teaching hospitals and medical universities, and other health care partners. MTFs within a market operate as a system, sharing patients, staff, budget, and other functions to improve readiness and the delivery and coordination of health services. “The establishment of markets enables greater collaboration across military hospitals and clinics in the region to strengthen the medical readiness of service members and enable these facilities to deliver better care and a better patient experience,” Army Lt. Gen. Ronald L. Place, Defense Health Agency director, said. “This is a critical milestone

in once-in-a-generation Military Health System reform efforts to improve the readiness of the force and the health care service provided to warfighters, retirees and military families,” he added. The effort to establish military medical markets was driven by Section 702 of the Fiscal Year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act, and subsequent guidance provided by Congress that directed the MHS to reorganize, which included redefining the roles of the military departments and the DHA regarding the administration and management of MTFs. These 10 markets are part of an ongoing transformation of the military health system. Previously established markets include the National Capital Region, Coastal Mississippi, Jacksonville, Central North Carolina, Tidewater, Colorado, and San Antonio. The military departments will continue transitioning administration and management responsibility of MTFs to DHA over the next year. Submitted by The Defense Health Agency.

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sions also for BMX, Roller Skate and Skate and Scooter. For details and times call Menifee Community Services Department (951) 723-3880. Aug. 7 - 9-11 a.m. 1,500 free backpacks given away at The Bridge Church, 38801 Calistoga Dr. Murrieta while supplies last. Students K-12 must be present. Aug. 30 -- 4:30-6 p.m. Pencil Pouch Craft Day for teens. Grace Mellman Community Library, 41000 County Center Drive, Temecula. Java is a fun day in the community room for a craft day. Using fabric markers to decorate pencil pouches just in time for school opening. Registration is required. Ruth Wold (951) 296-3893 or ruth. wold@rivlib.net. Aug. 31 - 4-5 p.m. Tween Book Club, Grace Mellman Community Library, 41000 County Center Drive., Temecula. Come join our brand new Tween Book Club where we’ll have a brief discussion and games! Please bring your favorite book to discuss for this first meeting. We will then vote on other books to read. COMMUNITY EVENTS Aug. 6 - 6:30 p.m. Menifee Movies at the Park at Centennial Park, 29756 Shire Horse Way. PG-rated titles to be announced. Aug. 7 - 6-8 p.m. Movies in the Park in Murrieta’s Town Square Amphitheater with Sonic the Hedgehog (PG) movie and “Field of Dreams” (PG) on Aug. 14. Free. Aug. 10 - 8-9 a.m. Get Fit at the Park at Lyle Marsh Park, 27050 School Park Drive, Menifee. Information call (951) 723-3880. A Healthy Menifee Project. Aug. 10 - 5:30-6:30 p.m. 2nd Tuesday Mystery Book Club, Grace Mellman Community Library, 41000 County Center Dr., Temecula. Join our meeting where we will be discussing “The Turn of the Key” by Ruth Ware in the Community Room, even if you haven’t read it. Aug. 12 - 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 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 get more information, contact Representative Darrell Issa, 2300 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515-0001. Aug. 13 - Aug. 26 - 7 p.m. Temecula Summer Concert Series in the Temecula Amphitheater, 30875 Rancho Vista Road, with local bands on Thursday nights. Pre-registration required. Visit TemeculaCA.gov/ SummerConcerts to see the entire summer concert schedule and registration requirements. COVID-19 guidelines followed. 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. Tickets 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 – 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) 5102020 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 is at Village Walk Place in Murrieta. The Sunday morning farmers market at Village Walk Plaza is a place to buy fruits and veggies, gourmet food and crafts. Come to the center in the northwest corner of Kalmia/ Cal Oaks at the Interstate 215 exit in Murrieta. ONGOING – Temecula’s Farmers Markets are offered in Old Town Temecula Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon, 4100 Main 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.

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WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Aug. 6 - MilVet sends military care packages for deployed U.S. Troops throughout the world and 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 having them delivered to volunteers for packing. All items on the list are special requests from deployed military men and women sent through Amazon at 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-for-care-packages Aug. 7 - 5-9 p.m. Ramble On at Ranch Classic Car show at Vail Headquarters stage, 32115 Temecula Pkwy. in Temecula. 5th annual event with 100 classic cars, vendors, music and raffles. Aug. 9 - 7 p.m. On Mondays, the Temecula Valley Historical Society presents historical entertainment at the Vail Headquarters stage, 32115 Temecula Pkwy. Aug. 10 - 5-7 p.m. performance by the School of Rock at Vail Headquarters, 32115 Temecula Pkwy., Temecula. A student band. Aug. 12 - 8:30-9:30 a.m. Hemet San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce, 615 N San Jacinto St., Hemet, Monthly Networking Event. Guest speaker is Joseph Mathews, Development Specialist with the County of Riverside’s Workforce Development. Aug. 28 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Christian Women’s Conference at Faith Tabernacle Church, 495 W. 7th St. San Jacinto.. A day featuring local Christian women speakers, prayer, worship, lunch, and friends. ONGOING – 5-8 p.m. The City of Temecula Community Services Department hosts “Art Off The Walls” every first Friday, 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) 6946480. Artists may apply using the 2021 AOTW Application online at https://temeculaca.gov/DocumentCenter/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 rel-

evant business information. ONGOING – Everything KETO classes. These interactive stepby-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 for a $21.95 fee. The course includes animated driving scenarios, instructional videos, sample test, licensed instructor available to answer questions, DMV approved certificate of completion with all lectures and exams completed from home. Designed for students and does not include behind-the-wheel instruction or a California driver’s permit. Contact (951) 723-3880 or visit the city of Menifee to register at www.city of menifee.us. ONGOING – 10-11:30 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, or for local meetings, call (925) 3210170 or visit www.foodaddicts.org. ONGOING – The Murrieta Garden Club meets each month at the Murrieta Community Center, 41810 Juniper St. Anyone who likes to garden or is interested in plants is welcome. Membership is $10 per year. Find more information about the monthly event or project on Facebook. ONGOING – Temecula Valley Rose Society meets each month. For more information and new meeting dates and places, visit www.temeculavalleyrosesociety.org. ONGOING – Menifee Toastmasters meets every Thursday at noon for one hour at a designated place to have fun, enhance speaking capabilities, gain self-confidence and improve social skills. For new dates, call (760) 807-1323 or visit www.MenifeeToastmasters.org for more information.

Temecula Community Services Department’s award-winning Art Off The Walls set to begin Aug. 6 Temecula’s Community Services Department welcomes back Art Off The Walls beginning Friday, Aug. 6, from 5-8 p.m., located at The Lot on Main in Old Town Temecula next to The Merc, 42051 Main Street. Enjoy a free, outdoor evening of live music, refreshments, and culturally enriching experiences in person. Meet featured artist Martin Nasim, San Diego-based tattoo artist, at the welcome reception in The Merc. View his exhibit entitled Dreams created with markers on Plexiglas. Mayor Maryann Edwards said, “We are thrilled to welcome this free event back to the heart of Old Town Temecula. I hope you will join me in supporting these artists and musicians in 2021 to show them how much Temecula Cares.” This year’s Art Off The Walls Friday events will feature Nasim’s marker on plexi Aug. 6, Debra Sut’s oil and acrylic paint Sept. 3, Megan

Miller’s acrylic and watercolor paint Oct. 1 and Plein Air multimedia paint Nov. 12. “Art Off The Walls is one of the many ways the City of Temecula supports our local artist community, and is one my family and I visit regularly,” Temecula Community Service District President and City Councilmember Zak Schwank said. “We are excited to see this fantastic event return, and all are invited to stop by The Merc and The Lot on Main to view the unique pieces created by talented local artists.” Each month, Art Off The Walls will showcase various artists at The Lot On Main as well as one featured artist at The Merc. Interested artists can apply online at www.TemeculaCA.gov/ArtOffTheWalls. For more information follow @ TemeculaParksAndRec on social media or visit www.TemeculaCA. gov. Submitted by the city of Temecula.

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Murrieta’s movies in the park set for August Paisley Trent WRITER

In Murrieta, the series of events in the new Town Square Park Amphitheater will continue with two movie showings August 7 and 14. John Demps’ Full Effect Band played a mix of R&B, dance and rock July 10 and Kylie Trout Band July 17 performed country music. But those looking to spend some time at the park will see something

different in August, When two movies – Sonic the Hedgehog and Field of Dreams – will play at dusk around 8 p.m. This summer has been Special Events Coordinator Laura Frasso’s 14th year coordinating the movies in the park series. She wrote that events such as the concert and movies in the park are very popular in Murrieta and loved by the residents along with the city council and administrators who encourage

the events and for change or new aspects when needed. “I have heard many, many people comment that they have missed our typical city events during COVID,” Frasso wrote, due to some city events being virtual rather than in-person. Residents can bring chairs, blankets and food, though no alcohol is permitted, and they are encouraged to come early to pick their spots to watch the movie. Frasso did

note that there is plenty of space at the amphitheater and that the two concerts in the park this past July were very well received so the parks and recreation department is expecting an increase in attendees. In the past and this August, the movies chosen are meant to provide variety for families, including one recent movie and one classic each summer, with one being animated and one non-animated. This summer Sonic the Hedge-

hog is a partially animated movie released in early 2020, while Field of Dreams is a sports drama that came out in 1989. Both movies are rated PG. Frasso also wrote that in the future the event may feature more movies in the summer season, potentially increasing to four. For more information, visit https://www.murrietaca.gov/849/ Special-Events.

Falkners announce new executive chef for their Pinnacle Restaurant Falkner, “We are excited to have Luis join us as we strive to become the best eating establishment in the Temecula area.” Sandoval will also handle all the catering aspects of the Falkner Winery wedding and banquet business. Beginning in mid-August, he will introduce his new summer menu that shows off his unique cooking skills. Falkner Winery is one of the premier wineries in Temecula Valley Wine Country. Since opening in July 2000, the winery has gained distinction in Wine Country for its high quality “90 point” wines, great dining at Pinnacle

Luis Sandoval is Falkner Winery’s new executive chef at their Pinnacle Restaurant.

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Having won Best Restaurant for the past 15 years from Inland Empire Magazine, the Pinnacle Restaurant does not stand pat. The Falkners announce their new Executive Chef, Luis Sandoval, for their award-winning, popular restaurant. The Pinnacle offers great panoramic views, outstanding Mediterranean style food, and high quality service for lunches 7 days a week. Set on a 1,500foot hilltop, The Pinnacle offers

customers great Temecula Wine Country views, whether seated in the air conditioned indoors or on the open-air outdoor balcony. The restaurant also serves as an evening wedding and banquet venue. Sandoval started on July 7 and has a great cooking and leadership background, most recently at Europa Village Bolero Restaurant. He began cooking at Marriott Hotels in Lima, Peru before working for cruise lines such as Royal

Caribbean, Disney, and Princess. From there he worked to open a fine dining restaurant in Chicago before coming to California. Sandoval is of Peruvian descent and is uniquely qualified to blend South American flavors together with Mediterranean style dishes. “Luis is a great chef with a flair for imaginative ideas. We look forward to his great ideas on some new menu items,” co-owner Loretta Falkner said. According to co-owner Ray

Restaurant, and private venues such as parties and weddings. For additional information about The Pinnacle and making reservations, contact the restaurant at (951) 676-8231 ext. 4 or online at the website or via Open Table. The tasting room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Pinnacle is open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is located five miles east of I-15 off the Rancho California Road exit then left onto Calle Contento. For more information, www.falknerwinery.com. Submitted by Falkner Winery.

A Porchetta sandwich (pork belly) and a housemade potato chip medley created by Pinnacle Restaurant’s new executive chef Luis Sandoval.

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Volume 21, Issue 32

Local athletes competing in the 2020 Summer Olympics

Kayla Canett (middle), a first-time Olympian and 2016 graduate from Fallbrook High School, competed this Valley News/WCF Courtesy photo year for the U.S. women’s rugby sevens team.

JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

After the postponement of the 2020 Olympics due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the torch was lit once again this year as the rescheduled Summer Games are currently underway in Tokyo, Japan. The Olympic Games started Friday, July 23, and will run through this upcoming Sunday, Aug. 8. This marks the 29th Summer Olympic Games, held since 1896, featuring over 11,000 athletes competing in 46 sporting events including archery, basketball, BMX freestyle and racing, boxing, cycling, fencing, gymnastics, judo, rowing, rugby, skateboarding, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball, weightlifting and wrestling. Southern California is once again a hotbed for Olympic gold hopefuls and in our area we a have a handful competing in the following sports: Kayla Canett Daughter of Heather Canett,

Kayla is a first-time Olympian who competed this year for the U.S. women’s rugby sevens team. A 2016 graduate of Fallbrook High School, Kayla has been competing in the sport of Rugby since the age of 14. She plays collegiately at Penn State University where she is majoring in Exercise Science. According to the USA Olympic website Canett loves acai bows and her hobbies include surfing, hiking, making music videos with her friends and playing with her dog. Favorite movies include Southpaw, The Choice, and the Fast and Furious franchise and Thanksgiving is her favorite holiday. The U.S. women’s sevens team wrapped up Olympic play Saturday, July 31, with a 17-7 loss to Australia in the tournament’s fifthplace game at Tokyo Stadium. The placement was actually one spot lower than in 2016, when the sport was making its Olympic debut and the U.S. had a relatively green program.

Michael Norman Son of Michael and Nobue Norman, he has one sister, Michelle and is a first-time Olympian who competed this year for the U.S. track and field team. Norman graduated from Vista Murrieta High School in 2016 and led his team to the California state title his junior and senior seasons. After graduating he went to attend the University of Southern California and his World Championship experience includes a Top Finish: 22nd – 2019 (400-meter). According to the USA Olympic website Noman’s sports hero is Trayvon Bromell, lists his favorite food as chicken, one day would like to travel to the Caribbean, enjoys playing basketball in his free time, his favorite musical artists are Tory Lanez, Meek Mill, Lil Uzi, and Kanye West and he hopes to run professionally and become a sports broadcaster. His hobbies include cooking and “chilling.” Along with American teammate,

Michael Cherry, Norman cruised into the finals of the 400-meter this past Monday night at a muggy National Olympic Stadium, finishing first and second in their respective semifinals. Norman, a medal contender, finished second in his semifinal in 44.52, behind a season’s-best from Bahamas’ Steven Gardiner (44.14). The 400m finals will take place Thursday Aug. 5 at 5 a.m. Sydney Romero Romero is a 2015 graduate of Vista Murrieta High School, and comes from a very athletically talented family, which includes older sister, Sierra. Both played for Team USA at one time and were the first sister duo to ever play at the same time in the history of USA Softball. In 2015, Sierra played on the National team and Sydney played on the Junior National team. Sydney actually passed up her high school graduation see OLYMPICS, page C-2

Murrieta native, and Team Mexico player, Sydney Romero (2), singles against Japan during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Fukushima Azuma Stadium. Valley News/Yukihito Taguchi photo

Temecula's Evan Mobley goes to Cleveland Cavaliers with No. 3 overall pick

Temecula native, Evan Mobley, was No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Valley News/Courtesy photo draft, selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

The Cleveland Cavaliers selected former Rancho Christian and USC standout, Evan Mobley, with the No. 3 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft Thursday, July 29. Mobley flourished in the Pac-12 last season by averaging 16.4 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.9 blocks per game for the Trojans. He was named the Pac-12 Player of the Year and an All-American in the process, and he will now join a Cleveland team that could use some talent since they have not made the playoffs since 2018, when LeBron James left. Mobley, at age 20, has the talent to be the franchise player Cleveland has been looking for. The 7-foot, 215-pound power forward, can defend and is a strong 3-point shooter that can put the ball on the floor and score from almost anywhere. As a junior at Rancho Christian, Mobley averaged 19.2 points,

10.4 rebounds, and 4.7 blocks per game. He was named the California Gatorade Player of the Year. In his senior season, he averaged 20.5 points, 12.2 rebounds, 5.2 blocks, and 4.6 assists per game, leading Rancho Christian to a 22–8 record. He repeated as the California Gatorade Player of the Year, joining Jrue Holiday as the award’s only two-time winners. Mobley was also named Morgan Wootten National Player of the Year and was also selected to play in the McDonald’s All-American Game, Jordan Brand Classic and Nike Hoop Summit, but all three games were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In his one season at USC, Mobley was the Pac-12 Player of the Year, first team All-Pac-12, a second team All-American and the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year. In 33 games for the Trojans, Mobley averaged 16.4 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.9 blocks and 2.4 see MOBLEY, page C-3

USC standout and Temecula native, Evan Mobley (left), was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft, selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Valley News/Andrez Imaging

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SPORTS

Michaels earns top five finish in fourth start since returning from surgery Derryl Trujillo VALLEY NEWS CONTRIBUTING WRITER

It was April 2018 when Murrieta’s Sydnee Michaels (Linfield Christian/UCLA) last made a cut in an LPGA Tour event, recording a T58 finish at the MEDIHEAL Championship and earning $3,680 in prize money. She made eight more starts that season without making a check then stepped away from the tour with back problems. Her lifetime earnings allowed her to keep lifetime veteran status should she decide to make a return to competition. In the interim period she had back surgery, a daughter (Isla), started her own fashion line (Isla Sport) and foundation, along with teaching locally at Murrieta’s Golf Club of Rancho California. After three years away she made her return to competition at a tour stop in Texas missing the cut by one despite not having a chance to play a practice round with rounds of 75-69=144 (+2). With two more missed cuts (one in an individual event and one in a team setting) she made the trip to Ireland and this week’s ISPS Handa World Invitational Presented by Modest! Golf Management. This is one of two events where men and women play the same courses for equal purse money, promoted by former “One Direction” member Niall Horan. Michaels shot rounds of 73 and 69 to make the tournament’s first cut after two rounds then posted a third round 70 and survived a second cut. In Sunday’s final round she made four birdies and a bogey to go out in -3 (34) and reach -9 for the event. After a bogey at the par three 12th hole, she made four birdies in six holes, including three straight to finish, and shoot

Taylor Edwards, a 2010 graduate from Vista Murrieta High School, made the Tokyo 2020 Olympic USA softball team as a replacement player. Valley News/Team USA courtesy photo

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Murrieta’s Sydnee Michaels made the trip to Ireland last week to play in ISPS Handa World Invitational where she finished tied for fifth Valley News/David Canales photo place.

-6 (67). Sydney finished at -12 for the week (T5), four shots out of a playoff and earned $49,200. It puts her 121st in money. Next up is the Women’s Scottish Open, also co-sanctioned by the Ladies European Tour, from Aug. 12-15. Since Michaels is using

the Lifetime Veteran category for starts, it is not yet known whether she’ll make that event’s field or not. Derryl Trujillo can be reached by email at socaltrekkie@gmail. com.

Oldlympics returns after a pause for the pandemic

Registration is open for the annual Oldlympics competition, scheduled Sept. 17-Oct. 5 throughout the San Valley News/Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District courtesy photo Jacinto Valley.

After a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oldlympics are back. Registration is open for the 36th annual competition for people aged 50 and older. Operated by Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District, the Oldlympics will be held from Sept. 17 to Oct. 5 at various locations throughout the San Jacinto Valley. The Oldlympics annually

draw more than 600 competitors. Events are bench press, billiards, bingo, bowling, chair volleyball, cribbage, Fun-tathlon, golf, horseshoes, lawn bowling, pickleball, pinochle, Scrabble, shuffleboard, swimming, table tennis, tennis, Texas Hold ’em, tournament blackjack and track and field. The event concludes with an Awards Banquet Oct. 5.

Fees start at $5 for a single event and include a T-shirt. Register at the Sport Center, 901 W. Esplanade Ave., San Jacinto, or the Valle Vista Community Center, 43935 E. Acacia Ave., Hemet. For information, call (951) 927-6673 or visit www.gorecreation.org. The Valley News sports department can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia.com.

to play for Team USA. The sisters also played one year of high school softball together at Vista Murrieta High School. For the 2020 Olympics, Sydney played for Mexico, who qualified for its first Olympic softball tournament by stacking its 15-player roster with 15 current or former NCAA players who have Mexican heritage. Romero, who is also a former Oklahoma Sooner, hit her first ever Olympic home run this past Sunday to power the Mexican team to a 5-0 victory over Italy. That win put Team Mexico one win away from playing for their first ever medal. Batting leadoff, Romero was 2-for-3 on the day with the homer, a double and a walk. With a roster of 14 American players and one born in Mexico, Romero and her teammates finished fourth with a 3-2 loss to Canada in the bronze-medal game. The Tokyo Olympics were Mexico’s first foray into Olympic softball. Sarah Robles Sarah Robles, who is originally from San Jacinto, currently living in Desert Hot Springs, became the first U.S. woman to win multiple weightlifting medals, taking home the bronze earlier this week in the 87+kg class at the Tokyo Olympics. First place was never in doubt, as China’s Li Wenwen didn’t even bother to attempt lifts at her competitors’ declared weights, waiting until they were done to make her lifts. In the snatch, Li waited until Robles had finished her third successful lift, this one at 128kg, and entered the fray at 130kg. She lifted that, then 135kg, then an Olympic record 140kg. Robles, the three-time Olympian was in second place after the snatch, where she completed all three of her attempts, the last at 128kg. In the clean and jerk phase, she lifted 150kg and then 154kg. Great Britain’s Emily Jade Campbell lifted 156kg with her second effort in clean and jerk, taking her total to 278kg. Robles, then standing on 282kg, tried to pad her lead with an attempt at 157kg but couldn’t complete it. Campbell set the bar at 161kg and was successful, taking her to 283kg to edge the American for silver. Taylor Edwards Edwards is the daughter of Brian and Denise Edwards and her sister, Tatum, played with her professionally in the NPF. She was also a graduate of Vista Murrieta High School (2010) and went on to play college softball at Nebraska, where she graduated in 2014. In 2011 she was a USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Top 25 Finalist, and her World Championship experience includes: 2018

WBSC World Championship Gold Medalist and 2018 USA Softball International Cup Gold Medalist. In October 2019 Edwards found out she made the Tokyo 2020 Olympic team as a replacement player. The final roster was 15 players and USA carried 3 extra making the team 18. Her role was to train with the team and fill in for any teammates if they got injured before the games. In a recent social media post Edwards said, “In reality, I never trained that way. I trained thinking I was one of 18 women competing for my country to win the gold medal.” In mid-July Edwards and the two other replacement players, Keilani and Hannah, found out that they would not be allowed at the games anymore to cheer USA on from the stands. “My stomach dropped,” she said. “I didn’t want to believe that it was real, and I wasn’t allowed to watch in person. I couldn’t finish my job as a replacement player and cheer my heart and soul out for my sisters.” The three players flew back to the United States shortly thereafter, but their hearts were with those 15 women. “We all committed to 18 strong from the beginning,” Edwards added. “I don’t think I could ever express to them how much it meant to me. The program never made me feel like an outcast or like I wasn’t a part of the team. I love each one of them more than they will ever know, and my heart is exploding for them.” Thirteen years after the Japanese women’s softball national team achieved their biggest victory when they took down Team USA in the gold medal game at the 2008 Olympics, they returned to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and won the gold medal again. Japan defeated USA Softball in the gold medal game last week, 2-0. The Americans entered the game with a perfect 5-0 record in group play, and Monday handed Japan its only loss, 2-1, on Kelsey Stewart’s seventh inning, walk-off home run. The Tokyo 2020 softball tournament concluded with Team USA walking away with the silver medal and Canada getting the bronze medal (the country’s first in softball) after defeating Mexico, 3-2. Fans can watch the Olympics on NBC during prime-time coverage nightly, starting at 8 p.m. EDT and can also watch the games on the streaming service Peacock, NBCOlympics.com website, and NBC Sports for live coverage, event replays and curated highlights. JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia. com.

Sarah Robles, who is originally from San Jacinto, became the first U.S. woman to win multiple weightlifting medals, taking home the bronze earlier this week. Valley News/Team USA courtesy photo

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Motorcycle Brand KTM to develop new 20-acre campus in Murrieta MURRIETA – KTM North America, Inc., leading producer of high-performance street and offroad motorcycles, is set to move forward with the development of its all-new North American corporate headquarters, a corporate campus situated at the northeast corner of Winchester and Borel roads. The 20-acre project is set to initially include three buildings with over 150,000 square feet of technical, office, warehouse and racing departments. The development is part of KTM’s commitment to growing the sport of motorcycling through continuous investment in infrastructure, research and development, technical training and continuing education for the company’s class-leading products and technology. KTM NA currently employs more than 250 employees nationwide and is continuing to grow. Located just off Winchester Road, approximately 1.3 miles north of the intersection of Murrieta Hot Springs Road, the development is adjacent to the French

Valley Airport and shares 56 acres of available land to the east. Just one block south of the development sits RD Field, KTM NA’s state-of-the art private motorsports facility equipped with two supercross-style dirt tracks, two extreme off-road courses and a trials competition section for the purpose of product testing and athlete training. With global headquarters based in Mattighofen, Austria, KTM is Europe’s leading high-performance street and off-road sport motorcycle manufacturer that has been an active player in the North American market since 1967. For over 40 years, KTM NA has continued to invest in growing within the U.S., with a network of more than 700 independently owned small businesses across North America. On a local level, KTM NA has brought hundreds of new jobs to the Temecula Valley area as it has seen exponential growth over the last decade, growing from 30 employees in 2009 to over 150 world-class employees this year,

KTM North America has brought hundreds of new jobs to the Temecula Valley with the North American corporate headquarters project set to break ground this month. Valley News/Courtesy photo

with future growth on the horizon. Additionally, the company generates millions of dollars annually in local economic revenue through established partnerships with lo-

cal businesses and vendors within the community, specifically in the hospitality, marketing and service industries. The North American corporate headquarters project is

set to break ground this month. The Valley News sports department can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia.com.

ENTERTAINMENT

Movie Review: ‘Old’ Bob Garver SPECIAL TO THE VALLEY NEWS

In a twist worthy of director M. Night Shyamalan, his latest movie “Old” pulled an upset at the weekend box office, beating out “Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins” for the No. 1 spot. I’m glad this happened, as “Snake Eyes” was unoriginal franchise garbage that may prove detrimental to the career of likeable star Henry Golding (Grade: D). Many are saying that “Old” is also garbage, but I say at least it’s unique. The film follows a group of vacationers as they visit a secluded beach near a tropical resort. Our main characters are the Cappa family: safety-minded father Guy (Gael Garcia Bernal), questionably loyal mother Prisca (Vicky Krieps), honey-voiced daughter Maddox (Alexa Swinton… initially), and obnoxious know-it-all son Trent (Nolan River, initially). They’re joined by another family: stuckup doctor father Charles (Rufus

Sewell), vain social media “personality” mother Crystal (Abbey Lee), pitiable daughter Kara (Kyle Bailey, initially), and grandmother Agnes (Kathleen Chalfant). Rounding out the group are nurse Charles (Ken Leung), psychologist Patricia (Nikki Amuka-Bird), and rapper Mid-Sized Sedan (Aaron Pierre). We’re not here to see these people make sand castles, something freaky has to happen. It soon does in the form of a dead body washing ashore. Charles is extremely suspicious of Mid-Sized Sedan… and he also thinks he has something to do with the body. The elderly Agnes has a heart attack soon after. A supposedly benign tumor causes distress for Prisca. Charles grows mentally unstable (Rufus Sewell played Anthony Hopkins’ sonin-law in “The Father,” and he’s very much channeling Hopkins’ Oscar-winning performance as an Alzheimer’s sufferer here). And the children are rapidly growing out of their swimsuits. Also, they can’t get off the beach and a resort employee (Shyamalan) is spying on them, but

not helping. As hard as it is to believe, the beach is causing people to age at an accelerated rate, a year every half-hour. The child characters are recast about every 10 “years” so as not to require distracting amounts of makeup or special effects (which is good, because the child acting in this movie is super-stiff). The same doesn’t happen with the adults (there’s some hooey about their features already being set), which is a shame because it would really get people talking if they brought in Hopkins to play an older version of Charles. The setting is cause for some dangerous scenarios, from perilous rock climbing and swimming in hopes of escape, to paranoia and hostility over who knows what, to a pregnancy that invites some uncomfortable questions about age of consent. And of course, not everyone makes it. Hint: the older they are, the worse their chances. Shyamalan movies are known for their big ending twists, and this one indeed provides one. And I don’t

just mean that the staff at the resort aren’t “on the level,” everyone will figure that out right away. The bigger twist makes some sense, given the information at hand, though in many ways it is ridiculous. It taps into some timely issues involving medical treatments and their reliability. The best and worst thing about “Old” is its ambition. There aren’t a lot of “rapid aging” movies out there, and most of them are comedies, not horror like this one. The movie does some interesting things with the premise (we see a calcium deficiency taken to extremes), some overly-predictable things with the premise (let me guess, an epileptic character won’t survive a seizure), some goofy things with the premise (the pregnancy), and some sweet things with the premise (Guy and Prisca grow old together). There’s a lot of hitting and missing with Shyamalan’s ideas, and I can see some people thinking it misses more than it hits, but I think it’s about equal. Plus the Dominican Republic scenery is beautiful.

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Grade: B“Old” is rated PG-13 for strong violence, disturbing images, suggestive content, partial nudity and brief strong language. Its running time is 108 minutes. Contact Bob Garver at rrg251@ nyu.edu.

EDUCATION

Amber Hanson selected to Nebraska Business Honors Academy Amber Hanson of Temecula, a recent graduate of Vista Murrieta High School, is among 40 students selected to join the Nebraska Business Honors Academy at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln this fall. It will be the ninth cohort since the academy’s founding in 2013. “This new cohort exemplifies how Huskers create the future they want to see,” Kathy Farrell, James Jr. and Susan Stuart Endowed Dean of the College of Business, said. “They bring to Nebraska Business extensive experiences in leadership and academic achievements. We are excited to welcome them to Nebraska and help prepare them to lead the future of business.” The cohort hails from nine states, including towns across Nebraska, and plans to study in eight academic majors within the College of Business. The students

will complete most of their core and foundation business curriculum together using an action-based learning style focused on the development of critical thinking, technical and communication skills. The new students will participate in leadership activities and student competitions across the country to enhance their professional communication. Additionally, they will participate in internships and study abroad experiences. On campus, academy students are involved in more than 150 student organizations and serve in a variety of leadership roles. This summer, 40% of academy students are participating in paid internships in eight states. The academy has now graduated five cohorts, and these alumni have taken their talents to careers and graduate schools spanning 24 states and four countries. “We’re incredibly excited to

welcome our ninth cohort to the academy,” Erin Burnette, director of the academy, said. “This group has overcome such a tumultuous end to their high school careers and brings such genuine excitement to the prospect of starting their time at Nebraska. They are bright, eager and community-focused individuals, and I have no doubt they will quickly find ways to positively impact the academy, the College of Business and the university as a whole. Our team feels very honored to be able to have a front-row seat as we help this cohort learn, grow and realize their potential as they progress through their college career.” Applications for the 2022 cohort will be accepted through Nov. 15. To learn more, www.business.unl. edu/honorsacademy. Submitted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Enrique Grino graduates from RIT Enrique Grino of Murrieta graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a BS in computing and information technologies. Some 4,000 degrees were conferred in the 2020-2021 academic year at all of RIT’s campuses. Due to New York state COVID-19 occupancy restrictions, commence-

ment was celebrated May 14-15 in smaller ceremonies by college and were live-streamed for graduates’ family and friends. Rochester Institute of Technology is home to leading creators, entrepreneurs, innovators and researchers. Founded in 1829, RIT enrolls about 18,600 students in

more than 200 career-oriented and professional programs, making it among the largest private universities in the U.S. For more information on the Rochester Institute of Technology, visit www.rit.edu. Submitted by the Rochester Institute of Technology.

Emmanuel College announces spring 2021 dean’s list In recognition of their outstanding academic achievement at Emmanuel College in Boston, Natalie Silva and Quinn Valdivia, both of Murrieta, were named to the dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester.

To earn a spot on the dean’s list, Emmanuel students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher for a 16-credit semester. Submitted by Emmanuel College.

Bryant University students named to deans’ list Bryant University is pleased to announce Megan Skousen, class of 2023, from Murrieta and Abigail Trimble, class of 2024, from Tem-

ecula were named to the deans’ list for the spring 2021 semester. Submitted by Bryant University.

Dean’s list honors announced at Tufts University Tufts University recently announced the dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester. Among those students are Abigail Steinberg of Temecula, class of 2022 and Marshall Wiese of Murrie-

MOBLEY from page C-1 assists per game. What Mobley’s role is in Cleveland is to be determined right now. With the team highly likely to resign Jarrett Allen, Mobley could easily slot at power forward. But with Kevin Love’s future still to be determined, Mobley’s role is

ta, class of 2024. Dean’s list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade-point average of 3.4 or greater. Submitted by Tufts University.

hard to analyze at this exact time. Mobley’s jersey number has yet to be announced, but he wore No. 4 in high school and No. 4 at USC. The last Cavalier that wore No. 4 was Kevin Porter Jr. who also went to USC. JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia. com.

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EDUCATION

Schools announce mask mandates for students Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

Many students are returning to full-time, in-person instruction for the 2021-2022 academic school year with COVID-19 mask mandates in place for all students and teachers, according to district public information officers, but some parents are not happy with the decision. Temecula Valley Unified, Murrieta Valley Unified, Menifee Union, Lake Elsinore Unified, Hemet Unified and San Jacinto Unified school districts are all requiring masks be worn indoors by teachers, students and staff. All districts are citing the latest guidelines and restrictions set forth by the California Department of Public Health regarding the reopening of K-12 schools released July 12. Annette Hoegner, a volunteer ambassador for Children’s Health Defense-California, a nonprofit advocacy organization founded by attorney Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is taking a stance against masks whether used in isolation or public because the downsides, they said, outweigh any potential gains. “They’re not FDA-approved. It literally says on boxes for disposable masks that they do not prevent viruses,” she told City News Service last week. “Masks can have damaging effects on children. They limit their oxygen intake, force CO2 back into their lungs, possibly creating infection and dental problems. We know of cases where they’ve caused impetigo. So many

things are happening that are just not OK.” Hoegner said she could not perceive a valid argument for continuing to enforce mask mandates in classrooms. “If masks aren’t effective and virus particles can fit through them, then what’s the point?” she said. In formulating its mandates for schools in July, the CDPH cited U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations, tailored to the “California context.” According to the CDPH’s guidance page, “masks are one of the most effective safety mitigation measures (for) source control of both (COVID-19) aerosols and droplets.” Hoegner and other parents have appeared before numerous school boards to urge an end to mask mandates and express opposition to prospective vaccination requirements. About 200 protesters showed up at the July 20 Temecula Valley Unified School District meeting where they marched and held signs up to the windows and rallied for parents and guardians to have the choice in whether or not their children will wear masks when school resumes. Some parents took to the podium during the public comments portion of the meeting to plead with the board to allow them to make the decision that was best for their own children. The TVUSD Board declined to take a vote on the issue that night, citing the item not being on the

agenda as being required by The Brown Act. At Temecula Valley Unified School District, where classes start Aug. 11, the district said it was “committed to not implementing any measures beyond what is required of us” by the California Department of Public Health and Riverside County Department of Public Health. “All students, staff and visitors will need to wear masks while indoors,” the statement from TVUSD said. “We will continue to meet the required COVID-19 mitigation measures to provide the safest possible in-school experience.” Like TVUSD, students at Hemet Unified School District won’t be required to wear a mask outdoors, but inside the schools and classrooms will be an entirely different story. We are following the latest guidelines and restrictions set forth by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) regarding the reopening of K-12 schools,” HUSD interim Public Information Officer Sonia Ramirez said. “Outdoors, face coverings are optional. Indoors and on buses, face coverings are required for all students and adults when students are present on campus.” Students at Lake Elsinore Unified School District, which is offering both in person and distance learning, won’t be socially distancing but will be wearing masks according to that district’s website. “Lake Elsinore Unified School District is required to meet the

A Riverside County Sheriﬀ’s deputy holds back protesters as they demand to hear a TVUSD board meeting and public speakers from outside the conference center building while the large group rallies for support against mask mandates when school resumes in Temecula Valley News/Shane Gibson photo July 20.

current COVID-19 guidance and mitigation requirements mandated by CDPH and RivCoPH to provide the safest in-school experience established by the CDPH’s Public Health Guidance for K-12 Schools in California,” the district said explaining its mask mandate. Menifee Union School District, which is offering both in person and distance learning, will return to five days a week, full day schedules beginning Aug. 11 and will require face masks indoors. At San Jacinto Unified School District, all students and staff will be required to wear a mask indoors, “regardless of vaccination status,” Public Information Officer Dawn Lawrence said. Students return to campuses Aug. 5.

All districts are requesting parents monitor their students for any COVID-19 symptoms and keep sick children at home. The CDC’s COVID Data Tracker shows that less than 10% of all known COVID-19 cases recorded nationwide have involved children 17 years old and younger. “Eating healthy, getting exercise and being social, that’s what kids need,’’ Hoegner said. “All they’re doing is hurting kids physically and emotionally by making them wear these masks. Mandating them is unethical.” City News Service contributed to this story. Kim Harris can be reached by email at valleyeditor@reedermedia.com.

Monte Vista Middle School, from groundbreaking to game changing Diane A. Rhodes SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

A lot has happened since San Jacinto Unified School District hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Monte Vista Middle School site on Lyon Avenue in June 2019. There was a change in leadership as David Pyle became the district’s newest superintendent, more personnel were hired to address the needs of its students and the greater school community, and there was a global pandemic. “Over this past year we have hired additional custodians, classroom teachers, instructional aides, assistant principals and a Director of Equity, among other district level staff members,” Pyle said. “Our goal is to reduce the adultto-student ratios across the district to fill in the instructional gaps experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.” He said teaching staff have deepened their working knowledge around the use of technology to support teaching and learning, especially with Google Tools for Education and Zoom. He added that these newly acquired tools will continue to support dynamic instruction as schools return to inperson instruction. “Additionally, we have continued to narrow our focus over the past two years on improving literacy through professional learning communities, resulting in designing a push-in professional development model with Teacher Clarity to minimize teachers being out of the classroom for training,” Pyle said. A grand opening sneak peak of the 25-acre campus was hosted July 30, with about 1,000 students arriving Aug. 5. About 200 dignitaries, past and present district and school staff, students, school board members and community members were on hand to celebrate the Monte Vista Bobcats’ new home. Members of the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians Tribal Council

San Jacinto Unified School District opens its new Monte Vista Middle School campus just in time for the new school year.

San Jacinto Unified School District Board of Trustees “oﬃcially” opens the new Monte Vista Middle School campus with a ribbon cutting and open house July 30.

and Foundation attended the event to show their support and also because they attended San Jacinto area schools. Council Treasurer Daniel Valdez was at Monte Vista for 6, 7 and 8 grades and played flag football there. “This new campus is great for the community,” he said. Soboba Foundation President Dondi Silvas attended Monte Vista, as did her son, Joseph Burton. “I remember a lot of good times there – I was on student council and played after school sports.” SJUSD Board of Trustees Vice President Trica Ojeda recalled her time at Monte Vista when it was known as San Jacinto Junior High. She said her four children also went to school there as did the children of fellow board members. She taught there for 26 of her 30 years teaching for SJUSD and said, “Once a Bobcat, always a Bobcat.” Many staff members who are moving over from the old campus are excited to start working in their new offices. Registrar Marlenne Hluchan said having all new equipment and technology, as well as new school shirts, is great. Attendance clerk Paola Lopez said she likes the fact all office staff will

compared to other local middle school gymnasiums, according to Pyle. Isabell Tovar, 13, is starting eighth grade and looking forward to the opportunities not available at the former campus such as more sports and electives. The 10 acres dedicated to track and field and softball/baseball will allow for many outdoor activities. Isabell’s aunt, Brooke Allen, is a former Bobcat of the Year at MVMS and works as an instructional aide at San Jacinto High School. “I love that the students will have some new classes they can explore,” Allen said. “I just love the newness of it all.” The school’s construction cost approximately $56 million and can accommodate up to 1,600 students in 45 classrooms. Pyle said that when the new site was first designed, the goal was to match the facilities at SJUSD’s North Mountain Middle School to avoid the perception of the “haves” and “have nots.” The new campus was designed around the importance of student and staff collaboration. Each of the permanent classroom buildings opens to a student/staff collaboration area that will be utilized to maximize student interactions, focusing on team building. Common outdoor areas can also be found in a variety of locations across the campus. Stevieann Medina oversees the Media Center and said it is well designed to encourage collaboration, communication and community involvement. With a traditional library setting in front, near the main entrance to the school, to counselors’ offices and meeting rooms that can be securely closed off for clubs, workshops and parents to meet it will be a multifunctional center. “It is very state of the art and I’m excited to bring our kids in with all the updates in technology we’ll have,” Medina said. She pointed out that due to distance learning because of the pandemic, this is the

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be located in the same building because even though they have different roles, they can support one another. “Our newly appointed principal, Tye Allenbrand, was promoted from his elementary post and brings a lot of energy and institutional knowledge from his years of service at Megan Cope Elementary School,” Pyle said. That school, built in 2010, is one of the feeder schools that will have students attending the new MVMS campus. Allenbrand served as its principal for about three years but worked as a middle school principal for about eight years before that. He is looking forward to having kids back in person and seeing the new site “come alive.” The newly constructed Monte Vista was designed to encourage student collaboration through use of several common areas including an outdoor amphitheater, media center and social quad. The multipurpose room and cafeteria will share 15,215 square feet of space and the 14,850-sq.ft. gymnasium was built next to the campus’ playing fields. The full gymnasium has maple flooring, which is rare when

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The Monte Vista Middle School Bobcats’ new home is about 25 acres and includes many state-of-the-art amenities.

first time seventh graders will be on a middle school campus. Plus, it will be new for the eighth graders so everyone will be on an even playing field as far as getting used to being at the new school. Counselor Esther Martinez said she worked in a portable building at the old campus and likes having an office, especially one that is centrally located where kids can feel more relaxed to visit. Counselor Ana Navia said the new campus will do a lot for school culture, showing the children they are worthy of such a beautiful school they can be proud of. The original Monte Vista Middle School was built more than 70 years ago on Ramona Boulevard The site will transition to a new campus for the San Jacinto Leadership Academy (SJLA), which currently occupies portable buildings at the Clayton A. Record Elementary School site. “Our team has been working hard all summer, transforming the campus into a newly developed program,” Pyle said. “In its inaugural year, SJLA served 60 students. As we begin the new school year, we are anticipating over 400 total students attending SJLA. Additionally, SJLA will be welcoming ninth graders for the first time in 20212022 and will continue to add an additional grade level each year until full capacity is reached as a 6-12 program.” Monte Vista’s new location was chosen to accommodate growth on San Jacinto’s west side, although the district did not change the school’s attendance boundaries. Funding for the project was made possible by San Jacinto taxpayers with the passage of Measure Y in 2016. It fulfills the district’s promise to voters to build a campus on the city’s west end while providing equity in education by having a state-of-the-art school that offers modernized opportunities. For more information, www. sanjacinto.k12.ca.us.

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Four of 5 hospitalizations were fully vaccinated

CDC Massachusetts study reports fully vaccinated persons account for 74% of COVID-19 outbreak

Julie Reeder PUBLISHER

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report July 30 stating, “In July 2021, following multiple large public events in a Barnstable County, Massachu-

setts, town, 469 COVID-19 cases were identified among Massachusetts residents who had traveled to the town during July 3–17; 346 (74%) occurred in fully vaccinated persons. Five individuals were hospitalized, including four who were fully vaccinated. No deaths were reported. It continued to address the Delta variant in particular, “Testing identified the Delta variant in 90% of specimens from 133 patients. Cycle threshold values were similar among specimens from patients who were fully vaccinated and those who were not.” *Fully vaccinated refers to those who had completed a 2-dose course of mRNA vaccine [Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna] or had received a single dose of Janssen [Johnson & Johnson] vaccine ≥14 days before exposure.

You can read the full report here: www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7031e2.htm?s_ cid=mm7031e2_w. As the fear is being ramped up, and we’re being asked to set aside our civil liberties, it would be good to remember a few things and do some research on your own to see if this is truly because of the few stubborn unvaccinated population. Just like the Massachusetts study, it may not be so. According to the CDC, the Delta variant is more transmissible, but not as dangerous. There are lots of variants already. Research vitamins, healthy foods and prophylaxis you can take. Talk to your doctor, build your immune system and don’t let fear grip you because that affects your health and weakens you. Here are some additional CDC statistics for your consideration:

69.9% of the U.S. population aged 18 and older and 90% of the population in the country aged 65 and older are vaccinated with at least one dose of vaccine. The weekly average over the last seven months of COVID-19 deaths is 308 people out of a population of 326,000,000. I don’t think we will ever get to zero. So what is an acceptable number? Compare the CDC’s 308 number to chronic respiratory disease which killed 430, cancer killed 1,643 and heart disease killed 1,806. And we’ve heard before that the COVID-19 deaths statistically have a lot to do with comorbidities like diabetes, heart disease, obesity, etc. Why aren’t we focusing on helping people to make lifestyle changes so that they are healthier and not so susceptible to COVID-19? And why is Nancy Pelosi want-

ing to arrest Republican staffers in Washington D.C. for not wearing masks, but allowing people from all over the world to come in our country illegally when we’ve heard high numbers test positive for COVID-19? Just wondering. COVID is real. It’s been around for decades. Let’s be smart. Let’s take precautions but not give up our civil liberties, especially when the data from the last year doesn’t support it. Politicians love a crisis so they can exert more power and control, or maybe I’m just old and cynical. Many people are leaving California. I would move to an open, free state like Florida, but I’m too spoiled by the cool breeze that blows through my house in the afternoons and the friendly people in my community. I’m not quite ready to give up yet.

Letter for our friend Supervisor Chuck Washington The California State Association of Counties (CSAC) – the voice of California’s 58 Counties – would like to thank Riverside County Supervisor and CSAC 2nd Vice President Chuck Washington for his strong leadership in supporting Broadband for All in the California State Budget. Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 156, autho-

rizing a $6 billion infrastructure investment to supply high-speed broadband internet access to unconnected and under-connected homes and businesses statewide by building a statewide open access middle mile network and funding last-mile network construction. This is incredible news for the more than 100,000 Riverside County residents caught in the

Digital Divide without access to broadband at modern speeds, as well as the 725,000 local residents stuck in a broadband monopoly. Supervisor Washington’s support and advocacy were critical in advancing this largest-in-the-country public investment in broadband infrastructure, and the work is not yet done. Supervisor Washington and CSAC will continue to advo-

cate for additional legislation to ensure that the education, health and economic access needs of our residents are prioritized so all Californians benefit from 21st century digital infrastructure. As a second-term Supervisor, Washington represents Riverside County on the CSAC Board of Directors and Executive Committee. His insight and expertise helps

shape Association policy during challenging times. We are so appreciative of Supervisor Washington’s dedication to digital equity for his community and the state. Graham Knaus Executive Director California State Association of Counties

projects are underway. California’s largest dams and reservoirs were built before 1979, and most were built between 1945 and 1968, when the state’s population was less than half its current size. One new dam, the Sites Reservoir, is moving forward, but construction is unlikely to begin before 2024. I have consistently supported and introduced legislation to expand and modernize the state’s water infrastructure. The needs of agriculture and our population centers can be met, even during droughts, but policies must be adopted that allow us to take full advantage of our scarce water

resources. We need more storage, conveyance, reclamation and desalination facilities. And we need them to come online quickly. But first, we must develop the political will to build them. Assembly Republican Leader Marie Waldron, R-Escondido, represents the 75th Assembly District in the California Legislature, which includes the communities of Bonsall, Escondido, Fallbrook, Hidden Meadows, Pala, Palomar Mountain, Pauma Valley, Rainbow, San Marcos, Temecula, Valley Center and Vista.

We have water; not the will Assemblymember Marie Waldron SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Droughts are a fact of life in California and shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone. Yet somehow we don’t seem capable of preparing for them. We are now in the second year of severe drought, and much of California’s agriculture, especially in the Central Valley, is facing devastation. The State Water Resources Control Board will soon vote on an “emergency curtailment” order that will prevent thousands of the state’s farmers from using major rivers and streams to irrigate their

farms. Cutbacks on this scale are unprecedented and will affect our food supply. California agriculture produces one-third of the country’s vegetables, two-thirds of its fruits and nuts, and generates about $50 billion in annual revenue. We are the nation’s breadbasket, but this bounty is endangered by a lack of political will to build the water storage and conveyance facilities we so obviously need. This could have all been avoided. In 2014 voters approved a $7.1 billion water bond, which included $2.7 billion earmarked for new dams and reservoirs, but few

FAITH

Four life tests and how to pass them – Part 2

Zachary Elliott SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Last week we learned about the dreaded Stress Test. So today, we’re going to look at No. 2 on our list. The Disappointment Test I’ve had two surgeries on my spine, and not because I enjoy it, far from it. I just spent too much time lifting heavy objects and abusing my body. My back just finally said enough is enough. You probably know this, but disappointment is a heavy burden to carry. And my guess is some of you are carrying around some pretty major disappointments. Life just hasn’t turned out the way you had hoped it would, and it weighs you down. Maybe your career hasn’t

achieved the success you anticipated, your marriage ended badly, or you feel like your life is at a dead end. But, on the other hand, maybe you feel disappointment because someone has really let you down. Whatever the reason, disappointment is a test of your faith and your character. And it’s time to get rid of the dead weight. The question is, how do you pass this test? You can pass the disappointment test by letting God meet your needs. Do you want to know what the most disappointing thing in life is? It’s people. Chances are that most of the heavy burden of disappointment you’re carrying around has to do with other people. They didn’t do what you had hoped they would do. They really let you down. The reason people are such a disappointment to us is because we expect them to meet the needs only God can satisfy. And when you expect people to meet your needs, you set yourself up for disappointment. That’s why “You should stop trusting in people to save you because people are only human, they aren’t able to help you.” (Isaiah 2:22) Oh, people might be able to help you move, do a better job at work

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and even give some good advice. But our deepest needs can only be met by God. You can deal with disappointment head-on when you realize only “God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19) So don’t be surprised when people let you down. That’s what people do. So instead, let God meet your needs. You can pass the disappointment test by letting go of the past. Just like my spine couldn’t take the weight of heavy physical labor anymore, your spiritual spine can’t take the weight of your past. So instead, it weighs you down, threatening to destroy your future. It’s time to let it go! You’re not meant to carry the hurt, sin, shame, guilt and disap-

pointment. The fact is, you can’t! It’s time to “give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly (that’s you) to slip and fall.” (Psalm 55:22) In other words, if you let him, he won’t let you fail the disappointment test. It’s why Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) Only he can give you the proper rest from carrying around the weight of a disappointing past so you can look toward a better future. Maybe for you, letting go of your past is going to take some profound forgiveness. Do it! The longer you hold on to unforgiveness, the longer you let your past rule your future. And the

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Heartbroken parents to sue a year after 9 troops died at sea

Remains of Marines and sailors killed in AAV incident arrive in Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Aug. 12, 2020. U.S. Marine Corps Photos

Julie Watson THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

OCEANSIDE (AP) — The families of eight Marines and one sailor who died when their amphibious assault vehicle sank off the Southern California coast last summer plan to sue the manufacturer of the vehicle that resembles an armored seafaring tank, their lawyers announced July 29, a day before the anniversary of the accident. BAE Systems knew for a decade or more about a design defect that makes it nearly impossible for troops to open the cargo hatches and escape the 26-ton amphibious vehicles when they sink, attorney Eric Dubin said at a news conference in Oceanside, the city bordering Camp Pendleton Marine Corps base, where most of the troops were based. “They were kids, and they were put in a death trap,” Dubin, who was accompanied by relatives of five of the service members who died July 30, 2020, and ranged from 18 to 22, said.

Dubin added that the troops were trapped inside for 45 minutes before the vehicle, known as an AAV, sank. Four Marines tried to use their body weight to force the hatch open, the lawyers said, adding that if the doors went inward and locked instead of opening to the outside, they could have made it out in under two minutes. He said the lawsuit would be filed within two days in U.S. District Court in San Diego. The families cried as he spoke; three of the mothers embraced. Among them was Aleta Bath of East Troy, Wisconsin, who lost her only child. She and her son would talk almost daily. Pfc. Evan A. Bath, 19, often forgot about the time difference between California and Wisconsin, calling her in the middle of the night. “I still don’t sleep because I’m waiting for a call that doesn’t come,” she said, crying. “I just want to make things safer so this doesn’t happen to anybody else.” Military leaders agreed the tragedy could have been prevented.

LMU students sue because of coersive vaccine-based discrimination policy VALLEY NEWS STAFF

Tyler & Bursch LLP, the Law Offices of Nicole C. Pearson, Children’s Health Defense – California Chapter (CHD-CA) and Advocates for Faith & Freedom have filed a lawsuit in federal court in the Central District of California on behalf of two undergraduate students at Loyola Marymount University. The suit challenges what is referred to as the school’s “illegal vaccine, testing, masking and social distancing mandates,” according to a press release issued by Tyler & Bursch LLP. The complaint, filed July 24, maintains that LMU’s accommodations for exempted, unvaccinated students are discriminatory and have the effect of creating a campuswide apartheid, with “vaccine-exempted” students required to live in separate dorms, wear face coverings, social distance, submit to surveillance testing, and have their bodily and medical privacy invaded, while their vaccinated peers are free to move about campus without any special conditions or requirements. The policy even requires the vaccine-exempted students to assume all risk for any COVID-related cases or injuries that develop on campus, even though asymptomatic transmission is unsupported by the weight of the scientific evidence. A Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction will be filed soon, according to the release. “There is simply no rational basis in science, medicine or law for LMU to defend its policy,” Alix Mayer, Children’s Health Defense California Chapter Board President, said. “Without any valid

reason, this school is discriminating against healthy students who pose no risk to anyone.” One of the alleged rationales behind LMU’s policy is that unvaccinated students pose a greater risk to the university community than do vaccinated students, even if healthy. There is, the lawsuit said, “no defensible evidence” to support this position. “While the government is reporting that most hospitalized patients are unvaccinated, health professionals are reporting the exact opposite to Children’s Health Defense. According to medical professionals on the front lines, most people presenting at hospitals right now with severe symptoms have received one of the COVID shots,” Mayer said. This again suggests a lack of any rational basis for singling out unvaccinated students, the press release said. “These two students are not alone,” Robert Tyler, partner at Tyler & Bursch and president of Advocates for Faith & Freedom said. “There are many other students being harmed by LMU’s discriminatory policy, but they are afraid to have a light shined on them because they do not want to suffer even greater retaliation by the University. No student should be placed in this situation when all they want to do is get an education and experience the same rights of passage as their peers.” For more information on the lawsuit or Tyler & Bursch LLP, visit tylerbursch.com. For more information on Advocates for Faith & Freedom, visit faith-freedom. com. To learn more about Children’s Health Defense California, visit ca.childrenshealthdefense.org.

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An investigation by the maritime branch found the accident off San Clemente Island was caused by inadequate training, shabby maintenance of the 35-year-old amphibious assault vehicles and poor judgment by commanders. About a dozen Marine officers have been forced out of their jobs or disciplined in another way. The Marine Corps also relieved a two-star general in June who had overseen the exercise. BAE Systems declined to comment on the expected lawsuit and directed questions to the Marine Corps. “We offer our deepest sympathies to the families impacted by this tragedy and we mourn the loss of the nine service members,” company spokesman Tim Paynter wrote in an email. Lawyers for the families said they also would have considered suing the military but were prevented by the Feres doctrine, a 1950 decision that says service members cannot sue the federal government for injuries sustained while serving. Instead, they are asking the military to support the lawsuit and pull its amphibious assault vehicles out of the water until the problem is resolved by the manufacturer. The Marine Corps did that for months while the accident was investigated, but recently troops have been back inside them in the water. The troops who died were inside a decades-old amphibious vehicle, but lawyers said the newer ones, including a line now in production, have the same issue, which is why they are suing. BAE Systems has a $366 million contract with the Marine Corps to produce 72 amphibious combat vehicles, which will replace the AAVs. The Marine Corps said in a

statement that “a comprehensive review of amphibious operations is being conducted by senior Marine Corps and Navy personnel” and that it is taking numerous actions to improve safety standards, including training troops to escape amphibious vehicles and ensuring the units using them are proficient in their skills. But it stopped short of saying it would stop using the AAVs. It said it continues to mourn the loss of troops and is making safety a priority. Christiana Sweetwood of Danville, Virginia, said she never wants another mother to experience what she has over the past year. “When they took my son, they kind of took my life,” she said through tears. “There’s a hole in my family I can’t fix. And I don’t want another mother standing at a door at 7 a.m. and two casualty officers telling her that her son is missing.” The accident occurred a day before Lance Cpl. Chase D. Sweetwood’s 19th birthday. He left

behind seven siblings. His mother said she and the other families who lost loved ones plan to spend the anniversary of the accident together, sharing memories. She may put flowers in the ocean. Sweetwood plans to visit her son’s grave at Miramar National Cemetery in San Diego and eat his favorite dish, peach pie – to honor him on what would have been his 20th birthday. The vehicles have been at the heart of the Marine Corps’ amphibious operations, carrying troops from ship to shore for both combat and humanitarian operations since the early 1980s. It can traverse both land and sea. The investigation found the troops had not received appropriate instruction on how to escape a sinking amphibious vehicle and that the unit had not completed a required evaluation meant to address any issues, including their swimming qualifications. Marine officers in charge that day also failed to have safety boats nearby.

Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, operate AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicles into the well deck of the amphibious landing dock USS Somerset (LPD-25) July 27, 2020.

Caltrans and RCTC highway projects in the Inland Empire continue Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

Caltrans work crews continue their work on the $1.5 million safety project on State Route 79 near Hemet. The project is constructing and upgrading the existing pedestrian facilities to current American Disabilities Act (ADA) standards at various locations on East Florida Avenue and East Menlo Avenue, weather permitting. Concrete and pavement removal continues before the new ADA ramps can be installed. Caltrans crews also continue their work on portions of SR 60 from Beaumont to Moreno Valley on Pavement Rehabilitation for a part of the 60 Swarm, to repair deteriorated pavement slabs, weather permitting. It is also continuing to work on Interstate 215 to maintain in the cleaning and treating of bridge decks, replacing deteriorating joint seals and making slope paving

repairs from the Temecula River Bridge to Horsethief Canyon Wash near Lake Elsinore. Meanwhile Caltrans District 8 and District 12 are alerting motorists, residents, and businesses who use State Route 74 (Ortega Highway) between Lake Elsinore and Orange County that there will be off and on lane closures as the widening process continues on and near the dangerous curves. There have been 55-hour weekend night and morning closures on the highway in the pass. Pilot cars have been used to take motorists and residents in the pass area back and forth to their homes. Riverside County Transportation Commission is alerting motorists that the Interstate 215 Placentia Avenue Interchange Project in Perris, the Placentia Avenue bridge over I-215, will be fully closed for about 10 months. The closure began July 20. The full closure is allowing crews to demolish the existing bridge and build a wider bridge

over I-215, while safely separating crews from passing vehicles. The closure also will reduce the overall construction time from 2.5 years to two years. RCTC began project construction in August 2020 and remains on track to open the new interchange in summer 2022. Several detour routes have been set for the bridge closure: Ramona Expressway to the north, Nuevo Road to the south, Harvill Avenue west of I-215, and Indian Avenue east of I-215. Drivers should allow extra travel time and follow posted speed limits, especially when traveling on Indian Avenue near Val Verde Elementary School between Placentia and Orange avenues. Construction activity and timing is subject to change. Caltrans, RCTC and the California Highway Patrol remind motorists in the construction areas to reduce their speeds. Tony Ault can be reached at tault@reedermedia.com.

ACLU accuses RivCo of squandering over $3M in COVID funds City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Several organizations including the American Civil Liberties Union July 30, publicly accused Riverside County of squandering more than $3 million of its share of federal coronavirus relief funds. The ACLU, Riverside All of Us or None, and Starting Over Inc., filed complaints with federal officials alleging the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department plans to purchase new furniture, an upgraded key card/video camera system and bulletproof windows using Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funds. “CARES Act funds are intended to support community members struggling with the economic and health impacts of the pandemic,” Adrienna Wong, an ACLU senior staff attorney, said. “Redirecting those funds to pad law enforcement budgets hampers recovery efforts, disregards the suffering in our communities and, in this case, violates the law.” The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved the expenditures at a recent meeting,

though the supplies have not yet been purchased. In a statement, Sheriff Chad Bianco called the complaint a “complete waste of everyone’s time.” “Three completely anti-law enforcement, anti-Sheriff’s Department in particular, organizations have made more frivolous complaints and are counting on anti-law enforcement media to fuel their demands for social justice,” the sheriff said. A Riverside County spokeswoman defended the expenditures, saying they were eligible under the CARES Act. “The sheriff’s projects, specifically, ensured appropriate physical distancing and safety, while reducing contact and decreasing the risk of transmission within congregate inmate settings and among essential personnel,” Brooke Federico said in a statement to City News Service. Federico said the county received $487 million in CARES Act funding last year, which went to a variety of county programs. “The county prioritized these funds to support residents and businesses struggling to meet

basic needs through numerous assistance programs and ensure county departments had the necessary resources to fulfill the mission of their departments to serve the public safely, while reducing and preventing disease transmission,” she said. The organizations are demanding that the money should be redistributed to services and programs specifically related to the pandemic. According to the ACLU, the sheriff’s department plans to use $2.7 million for furniture, $1.3 million to upgrade key card/video camera systems and $660,000 for bulletproofing office windows. CARES Act funding is only supposed to be used for expenditures related to COVID-19, according to the ACLU. The complaints were submitted to the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Inspector General, the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery and the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee. The CARES Act assigns these offices oversight responsibility to prevent misuse of funds.

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Evictions set to resume amid finger-pointing in Washington Michael Casey THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

BOSTON (AP) — The eviction system, which saw a dramatic drop in cases before a federal moratorium expired over the weekend, rumbled back into action Monday, with activists girding for the first of what could be millions of affected tenants to be tossed onto the street. In Rhode Island, landlords tired of waiting for federal rental assistance were in court hoping to evict their tenants while in Detroit, at least 600 tenants with court orders against them were at immediate risk. “It’s very scary with the moratorium being over. All they need in Detroit is a landlord to pay for a dumpster,” Ted Phillips, a lawyer who leads the United Community Housing Coalition, said. The Biden administration allowed the federal moratorium to expire over the weekend and Congress was unable to extend it. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democratic leaders called for an immediate extension, calling it a “moral imperative” to prevent Americans from being put out of their homes during a COVID-19 surge.

In announcing the end of the ban, the Biden administration said its hands were tied after the U.S. Supreme Court signaled the measure had to end. It had hoped that historic amounts of rental assistance allocated by Congress in December and March would help avert an eviction crisis. But the distribution has been painfully slow. Only about $3 billion of the first tranche of $25 billion had been distributed through June by states and localities. Another $21.5 billion will go to the states. More than 15 million people live in households that owe as much as $20 billion to their landlords, according to the Aspen Institute. As of July 5, roughly 3.6 million people in the U.S. said they faced eviction in the next two months, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey. Parts of the South and other regions with weaker tenant protections will likely see the largest spikes and communities of color where vaccination rates are sometimes lower will be hit hardest. But advocates say this crisis is likely to have a wider impact than prepandemic evictions, hitting families

Gov. Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women, probe finds Michael R. Sisak and Marina Villeneuve THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW YORK (AP) – An investigation found that Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women inside and outside state government and worked to retaliate against one of his accusers, New York’s attorney general announced Tuesday in a finding that is certain to renew calls for the Democrat’s resignation or impeachment. The nearly five-month investigation, conducted by two outside lawyers who spoke to 179 people, found that the Cuomo administration was a “hostile work environment” and that it was “rife with fear and intimidation.” People interviewed included complainants, current and former members of the executive chamber, State troopers, additional state employees and others who interacted regularly with the governor. “These interviews and pieces of evidence revealed a deeply disturbing yet clear picture: Gov. Cuomo sexually harassed current and former state employees in violation of federal and state laws,” New York Attorney General Letitia James, whose investigation has concluded, said at a news conference Tuesday, Aug. 2. There were no referrals to criminal prosecutors, though that wouldn’t preclude local authorities from using the evidence and findings of the report to mount their own cases. On at least one occasion, the investigation found, Cuomo and his senior staff worked to retaliate against a former employee who accused him of wrongdoing. Cuomo was also found to have harassed women outside of government, the investigation found. The report also detailed, for the first time, allegations that Cuomo sexually harassed a female state trooper on his security detail. It said that the governor ran his hand or fingers across her stomach and her back, kissed her on the cheek, asked for her help in finding a girlfriend and asked why she didn’t wear a dress. “These brave women stepped forward to speak truth to power and, in doing so, they expressed faith in the belief that although the governor may be powerful, the truth is even more so,” Joon Kim, one of the lawyers leading the investigation, said at the news conference. Investigators said they found all 11 women were credible, noting that their allegations were corroborated to varying degrees, including by other witnesses and contemporaneous text messages. Last winter, one aide in Cuomo’s office said he groped her breast. Another, Lindsey Boylan, said Cuomo kissed her on the lips after a meeting in his office and “would go out of his way to touch me on my lower back, arms and legs.” After Boylan first made her allegations public in December, the

Cuomo administration undercut her story by releasing personnel memos to media outlets revealing that Boylan resigned after she was confronted about complaints she belittled and yelled at her staff. Boylan has said those records “were leaked to the media in an effort to smear me.” Other aides have said that the governor asked them unwelcome personal questions about sex and dating. One former aide, Charlotte Bennett, said Cuomo asked if she was open to sex with an older man. “Some suffered through unwanted touching and grabbing of their most intimate body parts. Others suffered through repeated offensive, sexually suggestive or gender-based comments,” Kim said Tuesday. “A number of them endured both. None of them welcomed it. And all of them found it disturbing, humiliating, uncomfortable and inappropriate.” Last winter there was a chorus of calls for Cuomo’s resignation from many top elected Democrats in New York, including two U.S. senators, Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand. But Cuomo refused to quit and has been raising money for a fourth term in office. His position on the allegations has also hardened into one of defiance. Cuomo has always denied touching anyone inappropriately, but he initially said he was sorry if his behavior with women was “misinterpreted as unwanted flirtation.” In recent months, he’s taken a more combative tack, saying he did nothing wrong and questioning the motives of accusers and critics. He has also questioned the neutrality of the lawyers hired by the attorney general to investigate the allegations. Kim was involved in previous investigations of corruption by people in Cuomo’s administration when he was a federal prosecutor in Manhattan. Cuomo hasn’t expressly said why he believes that would make Kim biased. The attorney general’s report is expected to play an important role in an ongoing inquiry in the state Assembly into whether there are grounds for Cuomo to be impeached. The Assembly hired its own legal team to investigate Cuomo’s conduct, plus other allegations of wrongdoing. The legislature is looking into the help Cuomo got from senior aides to write a book about the pandemic, special access that Cuomo relatives got to COVID-19 testing last year, and the administration’s decision to withhold some data on nursing home deaths from the public for several months. Some members of the judiciary committee have said they expect James’ report to be “critical” for the impeachment investigation. Cuomo championed a landmark 2019 state law that made it easier for sexual harassment victims to prove their case in court. Alleged victims no longer have to meet the high bar of proving sexual harassment is “severe and pervasive.”

who have never before been behind on rent. In Rhode Island, Gabe Imondi, a 74-year-old landlord, was in court Aug. 2 hoping to get an eviction execution. It’s the final step to push a tenant out of one of four housing units he owns in nearby Pawtucket. Imondi said he and his tenant have both filed forms for the billions in federal aid meant to help keep tenants in their homes but so far, he says, he hasn’t seen a cent of the state’s $200 million share. A retired general contractor, Imondi estimates he’s out around $20,000 in lost rent since September, when he began seeking to evict his tenant for non-payment. The eviction was approved in January. “I don’t know what they’re doing with that money,” Imondi said. Housing Court Judge Walter Gorman said before opening court in Providence that he had about 20 cases on the docket Monday, about half of them eviction cases. He expected the rush of evictions would come in about a week or so. But there was more optimism in Virginia, where Tiara Burton, 23, learned she would be getting federal help and wouldn’t be evicted. She initially feared the worst when the moratorium lifted over the weekend. “That was definitely a worry yesterday,” Burton, who lives in Virginia Beach, said. “If they’re going to start doing evictions again, then I’m going to be faced with having to figure out where me and my family are going to go. And that’s not something that anyone should have to worry about these days at all.” She was relieved Monday to be told by an attorney representing various landlords that she had been approved for assistance through the

People from a coalition of housing justice groups hold signs protesting evictions during a news conference outside the Statehouse, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Virginia Rent Relief Program. Her court hearing was postponed for 30 days, during which time she and her landlord can presumably work things out. “I’m grateful for that because that’s something that was a worry every month,” she said. “Going into today and just hearing, ‘OK, we’re going to push it back 30 days, but we’re going to assist you still,’ … that’s another weight lifted off of my shoulders.” Around the country, courts, legal advocates and law enforcement agencies are gearing up for evictions to return to pre-pandemic levels, a time when 3.7 million people were displaced from their homes every year, or seven every minute, according to the Eviction Lab at Princeton University. Some of the cities with the most cases, according to the Eviction Lab, are Phoenix with more than 42,000 eviction filings, Houston

with more than 37,000, Las Vegas with nearly 27,000 and Tampa more than 15,000. Indiana and Missouri also have more than 80,000 filings. In St. Louis, where the sheriff’s office handles court-ordered evictions, Sheriff Vernon Betts said 126 evictions had been ordered pending the end of the moratorium. His office plans to enforce about 30 evictions per day starting Aug. 9. Betts knows there will be hundreds of additional orders soon. He’s already been contacted by countless landlords who haven’t yet filed for eviction, but plan to. And he expected to increase his staffing. “What we’re planning on doing is tripling our two-man team,” he said. Associated Press writers Ben Finley in Virginia Beach, Virginia; Jim Salter in St. Louis; Philip Marcelo in Providence, Rhode Island, and Ed White in Detroit contributed to this report.

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Engineering: Temecula, CA - Infineon Technologies Americas Corp. seeks a Senior Lead Auditor for our Temecula, CA location to provide guidance to auditor team & conduct quality mgmt. audits of production worksite & suppliers to ensure compliance of our quality sys. to int'l & internal standards during production of our semiconductor prods. for automotive & aerospace customers. Requires a Bachelors degree or for. equiv. in Industrial Eng, EE, Mechanical Eng, or rel'd fld and 5 yrs. exp w/ quality mgmt, product, and R&D w/in semiconductor indust. Must possess 5 yrs. exp with: leading, managing & coord. mgmt review meetings from manuf site; managing, leading & coord. internal, customer & certification body audits incl managing, leading, coord & particip'g in final release & approval of corrective actions responses to findings from these audits; managing, leading & coord. change mgmt. process incl major & minor changes, customer comm & req'ts fulfillment, documentation, records & data cntrl; interpret & impl. automotive standard ISO/TS 16949, & automotive core tools (APQP, FMEA, MSA, PPAP or SPC), the ISO 9001 standard, electronic indus citizenship coalition (EICC), & lean process imprvmt tools; interpret & implement of major automotive cust global supplier quality manuals (such as Continental, General Motors, or Kimball); proj mgmt. for qual. imprvmnts; part spec drawings interpretation to ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning & tolerancing standard; & semiconductor assembly processes incl. prod & process failure points & critical features control & testing. Must possess 3 yrs exp with: quality eng'g & process mgmt; interpret & implement the AS9100 aerospace standard and verband DER automobilindustrie 6.3 process audits; SAP & CAMSTAR SW incl its implementation & data integrity maintenance. Must have exp with Microsoft Office suite SW (incl Project, Visio, Excel, Word, Outlook, Onenote access & Powerpoint) & sharepoint; writing & devlpg process flow diagrams, process failure mode & effects analysis, process control plans, out of control action plans, operation procedures, training docs & training session presentations; automotive qual concepts & req'ts (such as 5S, KAIZEN, KANBAN, GEMBA, PDCA, KPI, or JIT). Will accept a 3-year degree or comb of degrees to meet the Bach degree req't. Up to 65% international and domestic travel required. Send resume w/job code RP039 to: Staffing Department, Infineon Technologies, 101 N. Pacific Coast Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245

Logistics: Temecula, CA - Infineon Technologies Americas Corp seeks an Industrial Power Control Supply Planner to manage logistics for the global inventory of our mfg & supply ops. Req’s Bach deg or foreign equiv in Logistics Management, Ops Mgmt, Bus Admin or rel’d fld & 2 yrs of operational & strategic planning experience in a high volume mfg co. Exp must incl: supply chain planning & in-depth understanding of operations for the semiconductor wafer fab & assembly industry; ramp-up/down of production lines & sites; mgmnt of product transfers (internally & to external partners); analyzing own & distribution inventories & simulating impact of current shortages; using sales forecasting; analyzing bus developments; proj mgmnt exp in a global matrix org; monitoring marketing trends; familiarity with markets in Europe, Asia Pac & the Americas; ERP/MRP sys; & all Microsoft Office prods incl Excel, Powerpoint, & Word. Up to 20% dom & int’l travel req’d. Send resume w/ job code TEM040 to: Staffing Department, Infineon Technologies, 101 N. Pacific Coast Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245

Performance K9 Training, Inc. is a leading dog training boutique facility in San Diego North County in Bonsall. It was founded by award-winning dog trainer, David Greene, who represented the USA on four world teams, placed third in the World Championships and third in the World Cup with his dogs. We are actively recruiting and interviewing for an experienced, parttime kennel attendant who wants to join a fast-growing company and be part of our awesome team. This is a part-time (20 to 25 flexible hours a week) opportunity. It pays $15.00 an hour. Qualified candidates will have: the ability to work a part-time, flexible schedule - the desire to work with dogs and their humans - current and/ or past professional kennel experience - a general understanding of canine behaviors and the ability and desire to handle dogs with various personalities - the ability to multitask and work efficiently by yourself and with the team - the ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs. - the ability to move/stand/bend for the majority of your shift If hired, you will be responsible for: -providing daily care, feeding, and exercise of boarding and training dogs -maintaining a clean kennel environment, including play yards -assisting with arrivals/ departures -bathing dogs on a daily basis -administering medications/ supplements, if necessary If you are a reliable, team-oriented, self-starter who works best in a fast-paced, changing environment, we want to hear from you! For immediate consideration, please send an updated resume with your work experience to performanceK9SD@ gmail.com — If your resume is not attached, we cannot consider you for this position.

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CHP seeks public’s help after woman dies on I-15 Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

The Temecula CHP is asking for the public’s help regarding the body of a woman found on Interstate 15 near the Rancho California Road exit during the early morning hours of July 31. California Highway Patrol Temecula Office and Cal Fire responded to a call of a deceased body on the southbound I-15 at approximately 4:30 a.m., CHP spokesman Mike Lassig said. “There were five or six good Samaritans parked in the center divide,” Lassig said, adding that the woman’s body was found in the No. 1 and No. 2 lanes. “She appeared deceased,” Lassig said. “Cal Fire also responded

and determined that the victim was deceased on the scene,” Lassig said. While on the scene of the incident, CHP officers also observed a white Ford F-150 “work-truck” parked in the center divide just south of the scene, Lassig said. “Near the work truck was an adult Hispanic male, 35-45 years of age, 5 foot, 7 inches to 5 foot, 9 inches tall weighing 155 to 170 pounds with black hair who appeared to be wearing a gray Tshirt with the letters U.S.M.C. on it,” he said. “We are not assuming anything right now, but this person is a person of interest for us.” Lassig said the CHP would like to talk to the person of interest, who, when CHP officers were laying out flares to protect the

woman’s remains, fled the scene southbound on Interstate 15 to an unknown location. The woman was identified as Perla Medina, 37, of Escondido, by the Riverside County Coroner’s Office. Lassig said at this time the CHP is investigating the incident and would like to talk to the person of interest. Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have any information on the vehicle, the identity or the whereabouts of the man should contact the CHP Temecula office at (951) 5062000. Kim Harris can be reached by email at valleyeditor@reedermedia.com.

New illegal fireworks campaign leads to citations, arrests and seizure of 3,600 pounds of explosives

Nearly 86% reduction in acres burned from illegal fireworks this year Following the excessive and hazardous display of illegal fireworks in 2020, Riverside County launched an aggressive campaign to combat the dangerous display of illegal fireworks. The effort, brought forward by the board of supervisors, worked to reduce illegal fireworks in Riverside County using a multi-disciplinary team. Earlier this year, the board of supervisors passed a new county ordinance (858.2) prohibiting illegal fireworks. The resulting public education campaign launched the slogan “If You Light It, We’ll Write It” to remind residents of the physical and psychological dangers of illegal fireworks, while also warning of the enforcement consequences. The education campaign included public service announcements that reached almost 400,000 people, freeway billboards, changeable message signs and hundreds of posters displayed on county vehicles. Working side-by-side, the sheriff’s department, the fire department

and code enforcement departments significantly reduced the dangerous and illegal activity. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department received 4,827 calls for service between July 2-4. The department issued 237 citations, conducted four undercover operations, made six arrests and seized 2,862 pounds of fireworks. “It was certainly a collaborative effort with our county partners,” Sheriff Chad Bianco said. “The amount of calls for service in 2020 required a substantial effort this year to reduce the negative impact that industrial fireworks in neighborhoods have on people, livestock and pets.” Additionally, the Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department received 621 reports of fireworks activity, a reduction of 10% from 2020. The department issued six citations, made eight arrests and seized 800 pounds of fireworks. The results of these efforts was an 86% reduction of acres burned due to illegal firework activity

from 2020. Code Enforcement officers issued 26 first-time citations for illegal fireworks during this year’s operation. The citation fine starts at $1,000 and goes up to $5,000 depending on the number of violations a person has had over three years. “While working in concert with our public safety partners, Code Enforcement was present during the seizure of several hundred pounds of illegal fireworks, as well as multiple arrests and the recovery of a firearm,” Code Enforcement Director Bob Magee said. “This joint operation helped us present a united public safety front while keeping the communities we serve safe.” The comparison in activity yearover-year sends a clear message that this year’s operation successfully achieved the goal to reduce illegal fireworks that pose significant risk to the safety and health of Riverside County residents. Submitted by Riverside County.

Three arrested at Menifee DUI checkpoint While conducting a DUI checkpoint on July 24, two people were arrested for driving while under the influence of drugs. Eight drivers were cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or with a suspended/revoked license. In addition, one person was arrested for felony animal cruelty and felony resisting arrest. The checkpoint was held near the intersection of

McCall Blvd. and Sun City Blvd., from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. Checkpoint locations are selected based on a history of collisions and DUI arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, instead they are conducted to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired or operating a vehicle without a valid license.

The Menifee Police Department is committed to keeping the public safe when they are driving on city streets. Funding for this checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Submitted by the Menifee Police Department.

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Trial starts for DUI offender accused of killing CHP officer City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

MURRIETA (CNS) - Opening statements were to begin July 28 in the trial of a convicted DUI offender accused of running over and killing a California Highway Patrol officer as he stood on the shoulder of Interstate 15 in Lake Elsinore while writing a citation. Michael Joseph Callahan, 39, could face 15 years to life in prison if convicted of second-degree murder and DUI causing great bodily for the death of CHP Sgt. Steve Lawrence Licon, 53, of Perris. Riverside County Superior Court Judge Timothy Freer saw opening statements begin for July 28 at the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta. According to the CHP, Licon, a veteran motorcycle patrolman, was working extra duty April 6, 2019, because of heavy traffic associated with the “super bloom” of wildflowers in the valleys around Lake Elsinore, drawing large crowds and clogging roadways.

Felon accused of killing girlfriend, fleeing to Vegas appears in court City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

A felon from Lake Elsinore accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend and then fleeing to Las Vegas, where he was apprehended while holding his and the victim’s 2-year-old son, made his initial court appearance July 28. Celestine John Stoot Jr., 42, was extradited back to California July 25. He’s charged with seconddegree murder, child cruelty, being a felon in possession of a firearm and sentence-enhancing gun and great bodily injury allegations. Stoot appeared before Riverside County Superior Court Judge Judith Clark, who appointed him a public defender and scheduled his arraignment for Aug. 11 at the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta. The judge ordered the defendant held in lieu of $1 million bail at the Robert Presley Jail in Riverside. On the morning of July 4, Stoot got into a domestic dispute with 43-year-old Natasha Denise Barlow of San Jacinto, culminating in his allegedly gunning her down and snatching their son, also named Celestine, from the residence in

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the 17000 block of Hayes Avenue, according to Sgt. Deanna Pecoraro of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. She said that patrol deputies were called to the location hours later and found Barlow dead. Detectives immediately identified Stoot as the alleged assailant and suspected that he had fled with his son, but no one was certain where, according to Pecoraro. A statewide Amber Alert was issued, asking the public to be on the lookout for the defendant and child. Authorities captured Stoot with his son in Las Vegas the following afternoon. The fugitive was taken into custody without incident, and the boy, who was unharmed, was immediately returned to Southern California, where he was placed in the care of loved ones. Stoot was initially booked into the Clark County Detention Center in Nevada, where he remained until he was retrieved by Riverside County law enforcement personnel and transported to Riverside. According to court records, he has prior convictions for gun assault, domestic violence and witness intimidation.

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RIVERSIDE (AP) — A man suspected of shooting two people, killing one, inside a Southern California movie theater has been charged with murder and attempted murder, prosecutors said July 30. Defendant Joseph Jimenez, 20, was scheduled for an afternoon arraignment, the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office said in a statement. Jimenez has been jailed since his arrest. It’s not clear whether he has retained an attorney who can speak for him. Rylee Goodrich, 18, and Anthony Barajas, 19, were found by employees July 26 after a 9:35 p.m. showing of “The Forever Purge” at a theater in Corona. They had each been shot in the head. Goodrich died at the scene. Barajas was taken to a nearby hospital, where he remained on life support July Answers for puzzle on page B-6

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The lawman had stopped the driver of a Chrysler sedan about a mile north of Nichols Road on southbound I-15 for unspecified motor vehicle violations. Investigators allege Callahan drove onto the shoulder while drunk to get around bumper-to-bumper traffic, accelerating to 65 mph on the right dirt shoulder. Licon had no time to react when the defendant’s Toyota Corolla came barreling toward him, smashing into the victim and plowing into the motorcycle and Chrysler, according to the CHP. Licon was taken to Inland Valley Medical Center in Wildomar, where he died less than an hour later. The occupants of the Chrysler escaped with minor injuries, as did Callahan, who was taken into custody without incident. The CHP motorcycle was destroyed. The defendant, who has a prior DUI conviction in another jurisdiction, is being held in lieu of $1 million bail at the Byrd Detention Center.

30, the statement said. There was no known connection between the victims and Jimenez, authorities said. “Based on the evidence provided to our office, this appears to be a random and unprovoked attack,” the statement said. Corona police detectives identified Jimenez as a suspect and arrested him July 27, seizing a handgun of the same caliber as the one believed to have been used in the shooting. There was a small audience for the showing of the movie, with only six tickets purchased, police have said. The allegations filed against Jimenez include sentencing enhancements of personal use of a firearm causing death, personally inflicting great bodily injury and personal use of a firearm causing great bodily injury. Prosecutors also filed a special circumstance allegation of lying in wait.

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After an almost nine-year process, the much-anticipated construction of the popular variety

store Dollar General has begun in earnest. The contractor originally broke ground at the lot next to the Community Hall in Anza Thursday, March 11. Delays in obtaining

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county permits resulted in a lag in activity until late July. “They have their permits and are moving forward,” Bill Donahue, with Anza Community Building Inc., said. “The footings are poured

and they are preparing to pour the slab. Things look like they are full speed ahead now.” The original documents see STORE, page AVO-3

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Fire tore through a double-wide mobile home in Anza July 29 and ignited a small patch of vegetation before firefighters were able to gain the upper hand.

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Vandals broke into the restrooms at Minor Park July 28, destroying toilets and ripping sinks from the walls. Charles Cadwell Sr., a director at large with the Anza Civic Improvement League, said, “Thanks to some major vandalism at the park, the restrooms will be temporarily out of service.” ACIL oversees maintenance and upkeep of the park. The damage is extensive and a report has been filed with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. “I just locked the building up, and shut off the water and power,” Cadwell said. Bids are being accepted to rem-

edy the damage, he added. There are thousands of dollars worth of repairs needed. Bids may be submitted by 7 p.m. Aug. 15 by contacting Cadwell at cadwell31760@gmail.com. Deputy C. Mora with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Hemet Station is investigating the crime. Anyone with information about this case can call the Sheriff’s emergency dispatch at (951) 776-1099 or the Hemet Sheriff’s Station at (951)791-3400. The goal of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is to keep all citizens safe while also improving the quality of life for those residing within the community. Criminal activity negatively see PARK, page AVO-5

A glider made an unplanned landing in a hay field in Anza Saturday, July 31. Both aircraft and pilot were unscathed. Pilot Rick Anderson left the Warner Springs gliderport that morning and made his way to Mount San Jacinto, wafting on the warm air thermals. As thunderstorms erupted in Anza, the uplift became undependable and he was not able to soar across the mountains to get back to the airfield in Warner Springs. The glider could not attain the proper altitude for the last leg of his journey. “This isn’t going to happen,” he said. He found a flat expanse of stable earth and landed safely in a hay field off Kirby Road, much to the delight of local residents. “I was outside looking at the storm and this sailplane wooshes over my head!” a witness said. “He landed and it was so cool to watch!” Gliders, or sailplanes, have no means of propulsion. They are towed into the skies by special

aircraft and released to ride warm air masses above the mountains for flights lasting hours. Anderson is Chief Inspector for Warner Springs-based Yankee Composites, a composite aircraft and sailplane repair shop. Along with manager Garret Willat, the company repairs gliders and airplanes, from small dings and scratches to crushed air shells, fuselages, fairings, wings or winglets. Their work also includes engine maintenance, fuel tank repairs and landing gear replacement. They work extensively in composite materials such as carbon fiber, Kevlar and fiberglass. The glider Anderson had been flying that day had previously been in a crash and was totaled by an insurance company. It was offered to Anderson and he accepted the broken craft, totally refurbishing it to better than new condition. It performed exceptionally well during the unplanned landing in Anza, he said. Before starting Yankee Composites, Anderson worked at George Lucas’ Industrial Light & Magic see GLIDER, page AVO-4

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A N Z A’ S U P C O M I N G E V E N T S 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. ONGOING – Anza Electric Cooperative and F.I.N.D. Food Bank offers a free mobile food pantry the second Saturday of every month at the AEC office, 58470 Highway 371, from 10:3011:30 a.m. All are welcome. CalFresh application assistance and free community health services are also available. Bring your own reusable bags to take food home. Volunteers welcome. For more information, contact the AEC office at (951) 763-4333. Regular Happenings Hamilton High School – Find out what is happening using Hamilton’s online calendar at www.anzavalleyoutlook.com

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http://www.hamiltonbobcats.net/ apps/events/calendar/. Hamilton Museum – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays at 39991 Contreras Road in Anza. For more information, call (951) 763-1350 or visit http://www.hamiltonmuseum. org. Find them on Facebook at “Hamilton-Museum-and-RanchFoundation.” 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. Free Mobile Health Clinic – Open every third Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointment is needed. Uninsured may only be seen in the Anza Community Hall’s parking lot or inside the hall. Medication Assistance and Treatment for Opioid Dependence – Get treatment for heroin addiction. Transportation to the clinic is provided. For more information, contact Borrego Health’s Anza Community Health Center, 58581 Route 371, in Anza. For more information, call (951) 763-4759.

Food ministries F.U.N. Group weekly food ministry – Deliveries arrive noon Thursdays at the Anza Community Hall. To order a paid box and help feed those who can’t afford to pay, drop off payment and cash donations by Thursday at 1:30 p.m., to ERA Excel Realty, 56070 Highway 371, in Anza. Pay inside or drop off during the day in the red box outside. To drop it off, put name and request on an envelope with payment inside. A $30 box has about $100 worth of food and feeds six people. Half boxes are available for $15. Food is delivered once a week to those who cannot find a ride. For more information, call Bill Donahue at (951) 288-0903. Living Hope Christian Fellowship Community Dinner – 1 p.m. Dinners are held the last Sunday of the month at the Anza Community Hall. All are welcome. Donations of time, money, etc. are always welcome. Food for the Faithful – 8 a.m. The food bank hands out food the last Friday of the month until the food is gone. The clothes closet will be open too. Emergency food handed out as needed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. FFF is a non-denominational nonprofit. All in need are welcome; call Esther Barragan at (951) 763-5636. Bible Studies The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Anza – Sunday Sacrament is held 10 a.m.; Sunday School is 11 a.m. Priesthood/Relief Society meets noon; Wednesday Boy Scouts gathers 6 p.m. and Youth Night is 7 p.m. For more information, call Ruiz at (951) 445-7180 or Nathan at (760) 399-0727. The Wednesday Genealogy/Family History Class, 5-8 p.m., is open to the public at 39075 Contreras Road in Anza. Native Lighthouse Fellowship – 10 a.m. The group meets the first Saturday of the month, and breakfast is served. All are welcome to fellowship together at the “Tribal Hall” below the casino in Anza. For more information, call Nella Heredia at (951) 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

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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.anzalion-

sclub.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) 7027902. 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) 763-2884 for more information. Organizations Terwilliger Community Association – 6 p.m. Second Monday of the month at VFW Post 1873, 59011 Bailey Road, in Anza. Potluck dinner open to all. For more information, call Tonie Ford at (951) 763-4560. From the Heart Christian Women’s Ministries – Noon. Monthly luncheon and guest speaker are held the second Saturday of each month. The $5 charge covers lunch at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road, in Anza. From the Heart helps the area’s neediest children and invites all women and men to join in their mission. Donate or help with the rummage sales twice a year to raise funds for the cause or other events. For more information, call president Christi James at (951) 595-2400. Anza Community Hall – 7 p.m. General membership meetings are held the fourth Thursday of the month. Memberships cost $20 per person or $35 per business, and both get one vote. No government funds are allocated for the Hall, which pays its bills through memberships and swap meets. Voting members receive discounts oﬀ hall rentals, swap meet booths and save on propane gas from Ferrellgas. Mail membership to: Anza Community Building Inc. at P.O. Box 390091, Anza, CA 92539. The hall is located at 56630 Highway 371 in Anza. Swap meet held each Saturday of the month, weather permitting, early morning to 1 p.m. Vendors wanted. For more information, call (951) 282-4267. Anza Civic Improvement League – 9 a.m. meets the ﬁrst Saturday of each month at the Little Red Schoolhouse. The league maintains Minor Park and Little Red School House, which are both available to rent for events. No government funds are allowed; the membership pays the bills – $10 a person, $18 family or $35 business membership. For more information, visit http:// www.anzacivic.org.

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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.

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Graffiti Coffee to hold craft fair Aug. 7 Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

Jayne Olson offers unique teas and other wellness items at the Graffiti Coffee Shop Arts and Crafts fair held in June. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photos

Ceramics meet mega-creativity with Ocaio’s offerings at the Graffiti Coffee Shop Arts and Crafts fair held in June.

The Graffiti Coffee Shop will host its second craft fair of the year Saturday, Aug. 7, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The June event attracted some of the area’s finest artisans and unique product vendors and the same is expected for the event. “Our June Craft Fair was filled with amazing people, great vibes and friendly vendors,” a Graffiti Coffee spokesperson said. “This Saturday, Aug. 7, we welcome everyone to browse around freely and sip some good coffee.” Additionally, a barbecue truck and live music are planned. Handmade gifts, woodwork, Native arts and jewelry, home decor, healing crystals, clothing, Indian tacos, wellness and elderberry products, handmade jewelry, special teas, Color Street Nail products and more will be featured. Shoppers can browse unique displays, chat with artists and enjoy the coffee shop’s beverages and food. The Graffiti Coffee Shop has

been the realization of a 10-year dream of the Leash family. After scrimping, saving, educating themselves and attending seminars and classes, the shop became a delicious reality almost four years ago. Excellent products and wonderful customer service have ensured their success. Specific attention is paid to the quality of the ingredients used, right down to the special locally roasted beans provided by Idyllwild Roasters. The menu is extensive as well as creative. Graffiti Coffee even offers kidfriendly drinks and food items like breakfast burritos, bagels and pastries. The Aug. 7 Craft Fair vendor spaces are full. Interested vendors for the Oct. 2 event are advised to reserve their spot at www.graffiticoffee.com/new-events. For more information, www. graffiticoffee.com or www.facebook.com/pg/graffiticoffee371/ about/ref=page_internal. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

Original art and hand-woven baskets top off this display at the Graffiti Coffee Shop Arts and Crafts fair held in June.

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and the temporary holding tank for the kitchen drain. They will then design and install a new, properly sized, combined septic system including a grease interceptor and new leach field. Dollar General Corporation is an American chain of variety stores headquartered in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. As of January 2020, Dollar General operates more than 16,000 stores in the continental U.S. The company was created in 1939 as a family-owned business called J. L. Turner and Son in Scottsville, Kentucky, owned by James Luther Turner and Cal Turner. In 1955, the name changed to Dollar General Corporation and in 1968 the company went public on the New York Stock Exchange. Dollar General has grown to become one of the most profitable stores in the rural United States with revenue reported at about $27 billion in 2019. More updates will be provided as progress continues on the project. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

proposing a variety store on the parcel next to the Community Hall were submitted to the county in 2012. In 2015, a developer for Dollar General approached the board of directors of the Anza Community Building Inc. with a proposal that would allow the development without violating the court order against commercial development in the U.S. vs Fallbrook water rights suit. While the Community Hall is privately owned by the nonprofit corporation Anza Community Building Inc., the state water boards had listed their well as a transient public water system. There are a number of these existing water systems in the Anza Valley area. The court order allows such existing systems to add new connections. “In exchange for allowing the connection, the developer for Dollar General was going to make major improvements at the Community Hall,” Donahue said. “However, that developer failed to close the deal and by 2019 it looked like the whole project was going

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Hamilton Elementary back to school night Aug. 9 Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

Back To School Night will allow parents and students to meet teachers and the new principal, Alyssa King. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo

GLIDER from page AVO-1 as the Senior Model Maker. His creations ranged from the last physical scale model of the Star Trek Enterprise, the helicopter and train in the tunnel scene of Mission Impossible, the animatronic submersible swimming whale in “Free Willy,” to a one-tenth scale Boeing 747. His film credits include Sphere, Men in Black, Daylight, Mission Impossible, Star Trek IV The Voyage Home, Star Trek VI The First Contact, Free Willy I and II, The Abyss, Innerspace, Leonard IV, Willow, Die Hard 2, Joe vs the Volcano, Terminator II and Roger Rabbit.

Hamilton Elementary School will host Back to School Night Monday, Aug. 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. Meet the Principal will be held in the multipurpose room at 5 p.m., with new principal Alyssa King on hand to introduce herself and mingle with parents and students. Dinner will be provided by the Parent Teacher Student Association from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Meet the Teachers will occur in classrooms from 6 to 7 p.m. “I wanted to say hello and introduce myself,” King said. “I’m the new principal at Hamilton Elementary. We are looking forward to a great school year.” Face coverings will be required while indoors on campus. For more information about Hamilton Elementary School, https:// hamiltonk8.hemetusd.org/. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia.com.

Due to recent COVID-19 outbreaks, the Aug. 7 Celebration of Life for Margaret Jaenke will be postponed until a future date, to be announced. Email jaenkemargaret@gmail.com for more information.

“Aviation became my avocation when I began flying gliders in 1967, and within less than two years of my first solo, I began to repair, rebuild and construct gliders as well as other aircraft. Since that time I’ve accumulated a long list of creations, rebuilds, repairs and modifications,” he said. “I have built several aircraft from scratch, including a Glasair, two Lancair model 320s, one Lancair model 235 and a Mistrial Glider.” Both Anderson and his glider are welcome to land in Anza any time. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

[Right] Rick Anderson’s glider leaves a trail in the soft, wet earth after he lands in a hay field in Anza. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photos

The sleek lines of the glider allow it to slip through the air and ride warm air currents to remain aloft.

Navigation equipment and gauges adorn the interior dashboard of the glider.

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The glider’s wheel leaves marks in the soft soil as the craft makes an unplanned landing in a hay field in Anza.

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Sheriffs visit AYSO car wash fundraiser

Players pose beside a newly cleaned sheriff’s SUV at the AYSO car wash Saturday, July 31.

Team members scrub a Sheriff’s SUV at the AYSO car wash Saturday, Anza Valley Outlook/Courtesy photos July 31.

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PARK from page AVO-1 impacts the community. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has a zero-tolerance policy for these offenses. Criminal activity can be reported through the We-Tip Crime Reporting Hotline, (909) 987-5005 or wetip.com. Minor Park is not a public park, and it receives no funding from county or state tax dollars. The park and school building are the centerpieces of the town and a hub of social activity. From the Anza Summer Nights concert series to car shows and horseshoe tossing contests, the park is one of the

teams Saturday, July 31. The fundraiser was held at the Anza Dairy Queen parking lot. The car washers enthusiastically scrubbed the black and white SUV. Corporal Parsons encouraged most special places in Anza. Minor Park and the Little Red Schoolhouse are located at Highway 371 at Contreras Road in Anza. To learn more about the ACIL and Minor Park, visit them on Facebook or at www.anzacivic. org. To join the ACIL, visit anzacivic.org/join.html. Their mailing address is P.O. Box 391000, Anza, CA 92539. They may be reached by phone at (951) 3304411 and by email at anzacivic@ gmail.com. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

the kids as they worked hard to do the very best job possible. The volunteers, AYSO players, siblings, parents and coaches, collected donations while making dozens of Anza cars and trucks shiny and clean. “The more money we make, the more we can help those kids that can’t afford to play,” Don Salazar said. Brooke Blackmore and Monica Parsons scrubbed cars and di-

rected the children in proper car wash techniques. The AYSO season is off to a fun and educational start. The group is actively encouraging local soccer hopefuls ages 4 and older to join and play. AYSO teams are divided into age groups to ensure fair play. Player development is one of AYSO’s core philosophies, and that means that coaches take the talents that

the kids bring to the field and teach them how to use them to the team’s advantage in order to score goals. To learn more about the AYSO program, please visit www. ayso1641.org, www.facebook. com/aysoregion1641 or email aysoregion1641@gmail.com. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

Fire tears through Anza mobile home, triggers small brush fire City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Fire tore through a double-wide mobile home in Anza July 29 and ignited a small patch of vegetation before firefighters were able to gain the upper hand. Two men were displaced in the non-injury blaze first reported at

11:06 a.m. in the 38000 block of Western Hills Road, north of Highway 371, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Five engine crews responded and encountered the mobile fully ablaze. Several more engines and Cal Fire aircraft were summoned to assist crews on the ground as flames

spread to surrounding brush. Firefighters stopped the forward rate of spread within the hour, containing the brush fire to a 10-square-foot patch of vegetation, and fire officials canceled the call for additional resources, authorities said. The cause of the fire was under investigation.

The Greenspan Co./Adjusters International encourages homeowners to check fire insurance policies twice a year Wildfire season has become endemic to life in the western United States. The beautiful forests that make the West Coast so desirable are burning at an alarmingly destructive rate, intensifying with each passing year. Climate change and forest management or lack thereof - are contributing factors, but what does this new reality mean for the at-risk property owner? The escalation of wildfire season has contributed to a rise in the material costs of lumber, and the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to a labor shortage. This means that typical homeowners insurance policies may not be enough to rebuild after a wildfire. Recent surveys conducted by United Policyholders (UP), a nonprofit organization, found that the biggest barrier to recovery after wildfires is being underinsured. In fact, if you were insured properly one year ago when you renewed your insurance policy, based on storm surge and increased cost of materials, you could be as much as 25% underinsured today – or more. “Wildfire season is our new normal and checking your insurance coverage routinely should be our new normal, too. This is one of the most important practices that property owners should undertake. Unfortunately, most homeowners don’t bother – and only find out far too late that they are woefully underinsured,” Steve Severaid, Principal of The Greenspan Co./ Adjusters International, who has over 30 years of public adjusting experience, said. “By reviewing your insurance coverage twice a year, you can verify that your policy is keeping up with the rapid

cost increases. When it comes time to rebuild, you will be grateful that you did.” To spread the word about the critical importance of reviewing your insurance policy, The Greenspan Co./Adjusters International has launched its Check Your Insurance Twice a Year campaign. Utilizing associations to common practices such as changing their smoke alarm batteries and the time on their clocks, Greenspan’s campaign encourages homeowners to add checking their insurance to their twice-a-year regimen. By remembering to look over their insurance regularly, property owners can stay ahead of the curve and ensure that they are adequately protected by their policy before a disaster warrants its use. Greenspan’s licensed public adjusters, who act as advocates for the insured, have seen firsthand what happens when insurance is inadequate. “We do what we do to help people during their darkest days,” Severaid said, “but having lackluster coverage makes it harder and more arduous on the claimant. We don’t want to be the ones discovering that our clients are underinsured. Our mission is to help people, but we need them to be as prepared as possible for the best results. Proactively checking your insurance coverage needs to be as second nature to people as changing their clocks or going to the dentist.” To learn more about how checking your insurance twice a year can help you save your home, visit www.twiceayear.help. Submitted by The Greenspan Co./Adjusters International.

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America will not be disarmed

Harold Pease, Ph.D. SPECIAL TO ANZA VALLEY OUTLOOK

At least 20 states feel threatened by Joe Biden’s efforts to disarm Americans by federal laws if possible, otherwise by executive orders (decrees), proclamations or any other executive action — all unconstitutional. The Second Amendment of the Constitution “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed” an armed populace “being necessary to the security of a free State” is foundational to freedom. Biden’s nomination of former ATF special agent David Chipman as ATF director, notably hostile to this constitutional wordage, has caused these states to line up to nullify any federal action on this freedom. America will not be disarmed! That list is Article I, Section 8, which identifies only four areas

for ANY federal authority: these being the power to: tax, borrow, provide for the general welfare and common defense. To prevent the federal government from enlarging, at their discretion, the last two are each limited by seven additional clauses. General welfare are Clauses 2-8 and nothing here gives a president any authority over a person’s weapons. Even more blatant is Amendment 2 specifically denying any authority as noted in the amendment. Nullification of federal action is justified on the basis of three constitutional measures. 1) The executive branch has no independent law-making power. Only Congress can make law. 2) Amendment 10 of the Bill of Rights denies the federal government any power not delegated (listed) in the Constitution and reads: “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.” 3) The Bill of Rights was formed after the Constitution was implemented as the first changes to it. Think of these 10 changes as a specific list of “thou shalt not” areas forbidden by the government. These had to undergo further scrutiny. Proposals had to receive the approval of 3/4 of the states as required by Article V. One of these forbidden areas was “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Biden, or any other president attempting to

do so, should be impeached. No state should have to use the Doctrine of Nullification, the 10th Amendment, to block a president or a congress from doing what is already forbidden! Some remember the 2013 Sheriff’s Rebellion where “336 elected county sheriffs signed pledges that they will not enforce any unconstitutional gun control laws or executive orders” — they would not be enforcing Barack Obama’s gun right decrees. “The Utah Sheriffs’ Association made the strongest statement aimed directly at the President. “We, like you, swore a solemn oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, and we are prepared to trade our lives for the preservation of its traditional interpretation” (“2013, Year of Resistance,” LibertyUnderFire.org, 2014). Many believe the Biden Administration is Obama’s third term as over 100 of Biden’s appointees previously served with Obama. Others remember the 2019 Sanctuary County Rebellion when 179 counties designated themselves as Second Amendment sanctuary counties (See “Second Amendment Sanctuary Counties. ‘We will not Comply,’” 2019, LibertyUnderFire.org). This movement has accelerated. As of June 20, 2021 there are 1,930 counties “protected by Second Amendment Sanctuary legislation at either the state or county level,” representing 61% of 3,141 counties and county equivalents in all 50 states and the

District of Columbia.” (“61% of U.S. counties now have ‘Second Amendment sanctuaries,’” Bethany Blankley, The Center Square Contributor, July 4, 2021, Olean Times Herald July 27, 2021). Sheriff associations remain behind the counties as well. A recent Utah letter of support signed by all 29 Utah sheriffs says it all, “We hereby recognize a significant principle underlying the Second Amendment: the right to keep and bear arms is indispensable to the existence of a free people.” Sanctuary states include: Alaska, Kansas, Idaho, Wyoming, Arizona, Nebraska and Missouri. Texas joins September 1st. (What is a ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary’ State, and what would happen if Texas became one? Chad Lyle, El Paso Times April 9, 2021). Wyoming made it clear what would happen to federal agents attempting to enforce their alterations of the amendment. It passed their “Firearm Protection Act,” which threatened federal officials with up to five years in prison and $5,000 in fines if convicted of attempting to enforce unconstitutional statutes or decrees infringing on the gun rights of Wyoming citizens (‘We will not Comply’). More states need consequences for federal agents attempting to enforce unconstitutional measures. There remains one other point almost never mentioned. The Second Amendment gives America a two-tiered level of defense from enemies foreign and domestic

which would not exist without this amendment. Should a rogue executive branch use the military to take over America they still have to deal with an armed populace. Should China or any other foreign country, or a combination of countries under the UN, destroy our military all freedom is destroyed by that defeat alone. But unlike other countries without this Amendment, we are not yet fully conquered, they must also deal potentially with every American with a gun hiding and shooting behind every tree and rock in this land — this they really fear. The Second Amendment was never intended to be the armed forces; that was provided elsewhere. The word militia used in the Amendment was, and always will be so long as men are free, the armed citizen. Tyrants will always fear the armed citizen and work to remove weapons from their intended subjects. 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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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202109199 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 36522 DISTILLERY AT OAK MOUNTAIN 36522 Via Verde, Temecula, CA 92592 Mailing address: 47200 DePortola, Temecula, CA 92592 County: Riverside Windy Ridge, Inc., 47200 De Portola, Temecula, CA 92592 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Valerie Andrews, Vice President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 07/06/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3375 PUBLISHED: July 16, 23, 30, August 6, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202109316 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BLUE BEAR PLUMBING & DRAIN 45539 Bayberry Pl., Temecula, CA 92592 County: Riverside Delmon Corporation, 45539 Bayberry Pl., Temecula, CA 92592 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Adam – Kadhum, Vice President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 07/07/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3376 PUBLISHED: July 16, 23, 30, August 6, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202109379 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PORTUGUESE INTERPRETING SERVICES 33959 Baystone Street, Temecula, CA 92592 County: Riverside Alessandra Wanuska Campos Wisiniewski, 33959 Baystone Street, Temecula, CA 92592 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Alessandra Wanuska Campos Wisiniewski Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 07/08/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3377 PUBLISHED: July 16, 23, 30, August 6, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202109443 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DERMALUX 72580 HWY 111, Suite 103, Indian Wells, CA 92210 Mailing address: 432 Sandpiper Lane, Palm Desert, CA 92260 County: Riverside Veronyka Jennie Rivera, 432 Sandpiper Lane, Palm Desert, CA 92260 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 07/01/2021 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Veronyka Jennie Rivera Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 07/09/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3378 PUBLISHED: July 16, 23, 30, August 6, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202109523 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: QUALITY SAFETY CONSULTING 28125 Bradley Rd, Sun City, CA 92584 County: Riverside White Oak Industries, 28125 Bradley Rd, Sun City, CA 92584 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 01/01/2021 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Karla Jean Torres, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 07/12/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3381 PUBLISHED: July 23, 30, August 6, 13, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202110044 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PLATEAU GARDENS 22198 Valley Ter, Wildomar, CA 92595 County: Riverside Kiley Lindstrom Staggs, 22198 Valley Ter, Wildomar, CA 92595 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 06-01-2021 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Kiley Lindstrom Staggs Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 07/20/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3386 PUBLISHED: July 30, August 6, 13, 20, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202109314 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: COACHELLA VALLEY DIGITAL EDGE 46200 Calhoun St Spc 61, Indio, CA 92201 County: Riverside Sang Beum Nam, 46200 Calhoun St Spc 61, Indio, CA 92201 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Sang Beum Nam Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 07/07/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3387 PUBLISHED: July 30, August 6, 13, 20, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202109812 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SKM FUELS, INC 56245 CA – 371. Anza, CA 92539 Mailing address: 2923 Rancho Cortes, Carlsbad, CA 92009 County: Riverside SKM Fuels, Inc., 56245 CA Hwy 371. Anza, CA 92539 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Sheldon Miskolczy, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 07/16/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3382 PUBLISHED: July 23, 30, August 6, 13, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202109875 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PALACIOS SERVICES PLUS 5994 Golden Nectar Ct., Eastvale, CA 92880 County: Riverside Isaac Jonathan Palacios, 5994 Golden Nectar Ct., Eastvale, CA 92880 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 01/19/2019 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Isaac Jonathan Palacios Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 07/19/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3388 PUBLISHED: July 30, August 6, 13, 20, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202108583 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EROTIC NIGHTS LLC 29886 Avenida Cima Del Sol, Temecula, CA 92591 County: Riverside Erotic Nights LLC, 29886 Avenida Cima Del Sol, Temecula, CA 92591 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company This LLC is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Jolie Carolyn Nissan, Manager Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 06/24/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3379 PUBLISHED: July, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202109310 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DOGS N SUDS 28120 Jefferson Ave Ste B207, Temecula, CA 92590 Mailing address: 29679 Maximillian Ave, Murrieta, CA 92563 County: Riverside Dog N Suds, 29679 Maximillian Ave, Murrieta, CA 92563 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Steve Aquilino, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 07/07/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3384 PUBLISHED: July 23, 30, August 6, 13, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202109672 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: E.A.T. NURSERY 45015 Carrot Lane, Aguanga, CA 92536 Mailing address: 42225 Remington Ave., Suite A15, Temecula, CA 92590 County: Riverside Caren Mohill Smith, 42225 Remington Ave., A15, Temecula, CA 92590 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Caren Mohill Smith Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 07/14/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3389 PUBLISHED: July 30, August 6, 13, 20, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202109559 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. BROADBAND COMMUNITY 2. BROADBAND COMMUNITIES 28291 Tierra Vista Rd, Temecula, CA 92592 County: Riverside Satellite Star, LLC, 28291 Tierra Vista Rd, Temecula, CA 92592 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company This LLC is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: James Fitzgerald IV, Managing Member Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 07/13/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3383 PUBLISHED: July 23, 30, August 6, 13, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202109152 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. LITHIUMGOLFCARTS.COM 2. LITHIUMGOLFCART.COM 3. LITHIUMGOLFCAR.COM 4. LITHIUMGOLFCARS.COM 5. LITHIUM GOLF CARTS 6. LITHIUM GOLF CART 7. LITHIUM GOLF CAR 8. LITHIUM GOLF CARS 1 Lazy B, Palm Desert, CA 92260 County: Riverside Michael -- OSullivan, 1 Lazy B, Palm Desert, CA 92260 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Michael OSullivan Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 07/14/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3390 PUBLISHED: July 30, August 6, 13, 20, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202109975 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JACY FARM 43570 Chapman Rd, Anza, CA 92539 Mailing address: 31320 Congressional Dr, Temecula, CA 92591 County: Riverside Jacy Corp., 31320 Congressional Dr, Temecula, CA 92591 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 03/26/2012 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Il Eun Yoon, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 07/20/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3391 PUBLISHED: August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021

LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Lien Sale In accordance with the provisions of the California Commercial Code, Sections 7201-7210, there being due and unpaid storage for which Pulido Cleaning and Restoration, Inc. holds a lien as Warehouse on the goods hereinafter described and due notice having been given to parties known to own or claim an interest herein and the time specified in such notice for payment on such charges as having expired, notice is hereby given that the goods will be sold at public auction by Storage Auction Experts, CA Bond # 5860870 at 26063 Jefferson Avenue, Murrieta, Riverside County, State of California, on the 26th of July, 2021, at 10:00 AM. The following is a brief description of the storage property to be sold: Various items of used household and personal effects such as couches, chairs, beds, dishes, kitchenware, clothing, appliances, containers, and other items typically used in household applications. Names of persons and Lot Numbers of the storage property to be sold: NamesLot#Amount Due Patricia Camacho and 1$ 14,039.42 Mark Carillo Pulido Cleaning and Restoration, Inc. Dated at: Murrieta, CABy: Craig Pulido, Owner July 20, 2021 Published August 6, 13, 2021

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVCO2103171 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: SARAI LULE GARCIA Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: FATIMA TOVAR LULE Proposed Name: FATIMA ROMERO LULE THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 8/25/21 Time: 8:30 Am Dept: C1 The address of the court: 505 S. Buena Vista Avenue, Rm 201, Corona, CA 92882 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: JUL 09, 2021 Signed: Christopher B. Harmon, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 3380 PUBLISHED: July 16, 23, 30, August 6, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVSW2105839 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: DEBORAH JENNIFER VILLEGAS Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: DEBORAH JENNIFER VILLEGAS Proposed Name: DEBORAH JENNIFER MCMANUS THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 9/9/21 Time: 8:00 AM Dept: S101 The address of the court: 30755-D Auld Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563, Southwest Justice Center A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: JUL 12 2021 Signed: Jeffrey Zimel, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 3385 PUBLISHED: July 23, 30, August 6, 13, 2021

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVMV2102974 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: MARVIN A. MARTINEZ Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: MARVIN A. MARTINEZ Proposed Name: MARVIN A. SOLIS FLORES THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 9-2-21 Time: 1:30 PM Dept: MV2 The address of the court: Moreno Valley Branch, 13800 Heacock Avenue D201, Moreno Valley, CA 92553-3338 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: JUL 29 2021 Signed: Belinda A. Handy, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 3392 PUBLISHED: August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVMV2102939 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: KIMBERLY CONTRERAS Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: KIMBERLY CONTRERAS Proposed Name: KIMBERLY AMBROSE DEL TORO THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 9-22-21 Time: 1 PM Dept: MV2 The address of the court: Moreno Valley Branch, 13800 Heacock Avenue D201, Moreno Valley, CA 92553-3338 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: AUG 02 2021 Signed: Belinda A. Handy, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 3393 PUBLISHED: August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021

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