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Temecula City Council keeps name REDI Commission despite protests

Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

The Hemet City Council gave its final approval to the new 20212022, and 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Plans that propose more than 80 projects with an estimated budget of $56 million for the first fiscal year alone at its Aug. 10 meeting. see page A-2

Local LE Council questions cannabis-related business limits Diane A. Rhodes SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

With the city’s moratorium on the number of cannabis-related businesses ending Aug. 12, a request was made by Lake Elsinore city staff to consider adoption of an urgency ordinance, during the Lake Elsinore City Council meeting Aug. 10. see page A-4

People gather at Temecula City Hall to protest the Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Commission (REDI) before a city council meeting with an agenda item to vote on whether or not to rename and restructure the commission, Aug. 10.

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Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

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Temecula City Council, in the early morning hours Aug. 11, made the decision to keep the name

concerns by many who spoke out at earlier council meetings.

The REDI Commission, formed by the council July 14, 2020, had been under fire by many throughout the Temecula Valley for the

see PROTEST, page A-6

Diane A. Rhodes SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

A shared mission to cultivate a generation of youth who are inspired and empowered to live a purposeful life through selfdiscovery, self-love and selfmastery led Jean Bacher and Destiny Walker to establish My Selfie Movement about a year ago.

The nonprofit recently presented a two-day Back 2 School Youth Workshop that helped young participants find tools within themselves that they can utilize as they head back into classrooms this semester.

“My Selfie Movement is a movement to take back the lives of our youth by providing outlets for youth to be inspired, empowered, and motivated to make positive changes in their inner and outer world,” Bacher, who serves as Destiny Walker, center, chats with participants during a two-day workshop presented by My Selfie Movement.

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Temecula Mayor Maryann Edwards adjourns meeting in honor of city’s 1st Mayor Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

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perception that it would actually cause racial division, not unite the city, like it was expected to do.

Nonprofit empowers, inspires and motivates youth

see NONPROFIT, page A-8

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Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for its REDI Commission. Despite efforts from Temecula City Councilmember Jessica Alexander who brought forth an agenda item requesting a name change due to

Temecula’s first mayor, Ron Parks, pictured in this screen shot with the members of the first city council, was recognized posthumously by Temecula City Council during its Aug. 10, meeting. Parks died Monday, Aug. 9.

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Temecula’s first mayor, Ron Parks, was recognized posthumously during the Aug. 10 Temecula City Council meeting by current Mayor Maryann Edwards.

Parks died Monday, Aug. 9.

“He was a hero for us,” Edwards said. “He was Temecula’s first mayor on the first city council.

He was instrumental in helping to form and shape and grow this city just in every way.”

After Parks served on the council he went to work as a senior engineer for the city, Edwards said.

“He was an amazing engineer,” she said. “He lived in the city many, many years and was involved in everything you can think of that is related to Temecula.” see MAYOR, page A-2

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Final approval of Hemet’s CIP Budget approved by city council Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

The Hemet City Council gave its final approval to the new 20212022, and 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Plans that propose more than 80 projects with an estimated budget of $56 million for the first fiscal year alone at its Aug. 10 meeting.

The four member council also resolved to make an agreement for Body Worn Camera Signal Activation that would automatically turn on police officers’ body worn cameras during an active emergency or crime that occurs at any time or when the red lights come on in a police vehicle.

The CIP budget was presented to the council earlier that approved the major infrastructure improvements in the city for the next

two years by Steve Loriso, City Engineer and approved by City Manager Chris Lopez.

The highest priority projects in the CIP budget for the fiscal year are a catch basin trash capture device installation, new park structure evaluation, State Street improvements from Fruitvale to Esplanade, added police department public information office upgrades, Fire Station No. 3 safety enhancements and a fire training facility.

The priorities for the 2022-2023 CIP are continuing the citywide slurry seal road projects, citywide pavement rehabilitation, citywide water main replacements of aging water lines, citywide sewer water main replacements and the city’s water and sewer system mapping.

The exact locations of the capital improvements will be determined

by the Public Works, Engineer and Finance Departments during the CIP years.

The major costs for the city in the CIP will be the many water and sewer main replacements that have not been replaced for decades, according to the report.

It was explained to the council that many of the costs will be borne through federal and state highway and safety grants, Developer Impact Fees, Community Development Block Grant Funds, Measure A and Measure U Fire Funds, and any left over departmental funds.

The CIP Fund report follows the city General Fund budget that has been reported as balanced this year.

Council Member Linda Krupa replied to the report “make sure you keep getting those grants.”

The council also approved paying Axon International Inc.

$65,028.07 for the Body Worn Camera Signal Activation Services and Auto Tagging License and authorized the city manager to execute the agreement.

The system electronically turns on the body worn cameras when an officer unexpectedly gets into an emergency situation during an active motor vehicle stop or criminal investigation. It will also turn the cameras on in police cars when the red lights come on. It was pointed out the cameras would aid the officers in pursuit of their duties and follow-up reporting of their actions, by former police officer and Council Member Russ Brown in “case of those hand held public cameras.”

Earlier in the meeting the council invited retiring canine officer “Duke” and his handler, newly promoted Corporal Andrew Reynoso

to the dais to receive $1 for the sale of his canine partner to him in the future. Duke is one of the city police department’s best canine officers with 172 calls to service protecting fellow officers, 16 apprehensions and aiding in 92 sentences in his career. Brown donated the $1 to the sale.

Duke is an 8-year-old Belgian Malinois working dog formerly owned by the city. He is now one of Officer Reynoso’s family members after his retirement with the police department.

Cyndi Lemke and Dana Hill were reappointed to the Hemet Planning Commission and Lori Van Arsdale was to remain as a Planning Commissioner for the commission until the vacancy in District 4 is filled.

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

Menifee PD announces new 10-digit emergency phone number Have you ever called 911 from your cellphone intending to get your local police department, but instead were transferred to the California Highway Patrol (CHP)?

You’re not alone.

Although CHP will get you to your local police department,

there will be a short transfer delay. Reaching CHP happens due to the location of cell towers. The cell tower system uses information from the primary cell tower, cell tower triangulation, and GPS information from the cellphone.

Although this technology is amaz-

ing, if the 911 caller is on or near a freeway, there is a high likelihood the call will be routed to CHP. Today, we have a solution to ensure you get Menifee PD if you’re calling Menifee PD in an emergency, from your cellphone.

We created a 10-digit emergency

number you can use from your cellphone. The new 10-digit number is (951) 894-6530. This number will be answered in the same manner as our existing 911 lines.

You can still use 911. The new number does not change 911 calls in any way, and our non-emergen-

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cy number, (951) 677-4964, is still active and available.

Please program the new 10-digit number, (951) 894-6530, into your cellphone so it’s readily available to you if there is ever a need.

Submitted by Menifee Police Department.

Temecula City Council appoints two to planning commission Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

Temecula City Council appointed two people to the city’s planning commission during its Aug. 10 meeting.

Sixteen people applied for the two open positions which will run for a regular term beginning immediately and running through Dec. 31, 2023.

Council heard from several of the applicants who were present at the meeting but ultimately decided to appoint Realtor Adam Ruiz and retiree Bob Hagel.

“It was a wonderful candidate pool,” Mayor Pro Tem Matt Rahn said. “Thank you all for submitting applications.”

Mayor Maryann Edwards encouraged the candidates not selected to apply for positions on other city commissions.

“Don’t give up,” she said. “All the commissions are wonderful and it’s a great place to contribute, it’s a great place to learn, it’s a great place to serve.

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

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Parks was a member of the Rotary Club of Temecula, The Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival, the annual Great Temecula Tractor Race and even served as the city’s Santa Claus.

“He was wonderful,” she said.

Edwards said that she couldn’t say enough about Parks.

“I am going to adjourn this meeting in the name and the memory of Ron Parks,” Edwards said at the beginning of the more than 7 and one-half hours long meeting.

“I wanted everyone to hear that he passed away yesterday,” she said, adding that the council expected the meeting to run long.

Edwards said the first city council was a fun one.

“That’s how my husband and I got interested in city government,” she said. “These guys were such a hoot. We came to the council meetings just to watch and surprise, surprise we learned a lot of things along the way. I have a lot of stories that I could tell you that are really funny, but I won’t take the time.”

Parks led Temecula’s first city council from 1989 to 1996. After leaving the area briefly, Parks reentered the work world of city hall as a deputy director of public works in late 1996. In that time, Parks was instrumental in bringing major developments such as Harveston, the auto mall and The Promenade, Temecula to the city.

He retired from the city in 2006.

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

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Wildomar gives Oak Springs Ranch Phase II green light for 288-unit apartment complex Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

The Wildomar City Council centered its discussions around a number of resolutions concerning the planned Oak Springs Ranch Phase II Apartment Project that plans to bring 288 new units for families in the city during its Aug. 11 meeting.

The Oak Springs Ranch project is located off Clinton Keith Road and Interstate 15 and Baxter Road.

The project will be on the other side of the Phase I duplex apartment complex already occupied.

The Oak Springs Ranch public hearing brought praises from several community members and one objection in the Public Announcement session on the matter.

One opponent argued the project should not take place and argued that some old oak trees were taken out on the property that should have been saved.

The project itself was praised by the council as a whole and they were pleased at the report of the developer that three “smart”

traffic lights were planned for the road leading to Clinton Keith who said it should actually improve the traffic flow in the area.

The resolutions certified the supplemental Environmental Impact Report, approving a General Plan Amendment and a Specific Plan Amendment and zoning ordinance to permit the 288 apartments. The Amendments, in addition to approving the EIR, also allowed the developer to build the apartment instead of the 132 single family small homes earlier approved for the 13-acre project. The project already set aside 14 acres of open space on the property.

“I would have still liked the other project (single family homes) but the plan still seemed good to me,” Ben Benoit said. The remaining four members agreed and the EIR and amendments were approved.

The council saw a video presentation of what the project would look like when completed by the developer and visualized by the operator of Oak Ridge Ranch, R&V properties. The Phase I

project that is almost filled as of this week.

In general business, the council mulled over giving local businesses time to register with the city for the 2020 and 2021 period if they had not registered before.

It was pointed out that few businesses are registered with the city and those that are not may not have received any notification from the city to register since it became an incorporated city in 2008. Businesses must register with the county through a business legal notice in a local newspaper of general circulation. There were no set business notices required in Wildomar until last year.

Staff recommended that those that had earlier registered or never registered with the city through 2020 be forgiven their registration fees but be encouraged to do so now so they can receive the business enterprise help offered by the city, the state and now the federal government since the advent of the COVID-19 American Rescue Plan.

The council was informed that

since many businesses had not registered with the city may not have received help to apply for the federal plan. Council learned that if businesses registered at this time would not be eligible for the former American Rescue Plan, but they could be if any new plans come forward by the city, state or federal government.

“We want to help,” a staff member said. There is a small fee for registering with the city. But those fees would be waived in the 19-month COVID-19 time. More information may be available upon registering about opportunities they have to forward their small business enterprises in the city.

They may call the city at (951) 677-7751 or visit www.cityofwildomar.org.

The council authorized costs not to exceed $30,000 with Discount Hauling and Cleanup Service to provide homeless encampment cleanup located in various parts of the city until June 22, 2022.

The staff was asked to return to the next meeting with information about other surrounding cities’

false fire alarm regulations and possible fines, by the council.

They approved two sizable grants of $381,325 from Riverside County Transportation and another grant of $432,500 from RCTC for the construction of sidewalks and bicycle lanes in the city planned in the next few years. Those bike and pedestrian lanes would be for a project along Bundy Canyon Road and a sidewalk from Almond Street to Vista Drive. This would include a sidewalk from Palomar Lane to Gruwell Street and Wildomar Trail and SR550 South.

The council said the badly needed sidewalk and trail projects would connect with the high school, helping both parents and students walking or bicycling on the trails. The plans still need to be designed before they are built.

Council said it would allow travel to the League of California Cities Annual General Business meeting Sept. 22 to Sept. 24 to Mayor Dustin Nigg as a voting delegate and Mayor Pro Tem Ben Benoit as an alternate.

County voter information guides on the way for September gubernatorial recall election Approximately 1,288,519 voter information guides started going out to Riverside County voters Aug. 9 for the gubernatorial recall election on Sept. 14.

Material in the voter information guide will help voters make informed choices. Voters may mark their selections on the voter information guide and use it to help them complete their official ballot. The Registrar of Voters recommends that voters review the materials before casting an official ballot. If voters do not receive an information guide in the mail, it is available online at www.voteinfo. net. Voters also may call the reg-

istrar’s office at (951) 486-7200 or (800) 773-8683 to request a mailed copy.

The Sept. 14 election is a countywide election. Registered voters in all areas of the county are eligible to cast votes in this election. For questions about your eligibility to vote, contact the registrar’s office at (951) 486-7200.

Ballot drop-off locations are printed in the voter information guide. A Spanish-language version of the guide will be available at www.voteinfo.net and a copy can be mailed upon request.

Important deadlines for the Sept.

14 election are:

Aug. 16 – First day of early voting in the Registrar of Voters’ office and first day the registrar will mail vote-by-mail ballots to voters.

Aug. 30 – Last day to register to vote or change political party preference for the Sept. 14 election.

Sept. 7 – Last day the registrar may accept mailed requests for vote-by-mail ballots. After Sept.

7, voters must go to the registrar’s office to request and pick up a vote-by-mail ballot. Voters who have requested but not received a vote-by-mail ballot by Sept. 7 should contact the registrar’s office at (951) 486-7200.

Sept. 11 – First day of voting at

polling places.

Sept. 14 – Election Day Vote-by-mail ballots must be received by the elections official, no later than the close of the polls on Election Day or be postmarked on or before Election Day and received no later than seven days after Election Day to be counted.

If you want to register, update your address or change your political party preference you must complete a voter registration application and submit it by Aug. 30. You can register online at registertovote.ca.gov or request a paper application by calling (951) 486-7200.

Effective Jan. 1, 2017, conditional voter registration is available to eligible voters in California pursuant to Election Codes 2170 through 2173. Conditional voter registration (CVR) extends the existing 15-day registration deadline to eligible voters, allowing them to register and vote 14 days before an election through Election Day. An eligible voter would need to register directly at any polling place, to conditionally register to vote and vote a provisional ballot.

Submitted by the Riverside County Registrar of Voters.

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Lake Elsinore City Council questions cannabis-related business limits

A map showing locations of current cannabis-related businesses in the Business District of Lake Elsinore.

Valley News/screen shot All are at different stages of operation.

Diane A. Rhodes SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

With the city’s moratorium on the number of cannabis-related businesses ending Aug. 12, a request was made by Lake Elsinore city staff to consider adoption of an urgency ordinance, during the Lake Elsinore City Council meeting Aug. 10. At the start of the meeting, a quick motion was made to approve the majority of 14 City Council Consent Calendar items. Councilmember Steve Manos registered a no vote on No. 3 “Continued Existence of a Local Emergency (COVID-19)” without any discussion and item No. 14 to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the professional services agreement with Dudek for biological resources assessments and surveys was continued off calendar. Item No. 5 was pulled for discussion, including a staff report from Deputy City Manager Nicole Dailey, about ongoing homeless efforts.

The item seeks an authorization for the city manager to execute a professional services agreement with Social Work Action Group (SWAG) for an amount not to exceed $445,000 per year for up to three years. The city partnered with SWAG in March 2018, after establishing its Homeless Task Force in 2017. The group, along

with local law enforcement and code enforcement, participate in weekly outreach.

Dailey presented the background and current success that SWAG has been having with this issue, partly due to its association with The Anchor, a crisis stabilization facility that is owned by the city and opened in December 2020.

She pointed out that although millions of dollars have been secured in grants to address homelessness, they are very specific about how the funds can be spent and the outreach that SWAG provides isn’t covered.

A few representatives from SWAG came forth to share a few success stories with the city council and said more information is available at www.Lake-Elsinore.org/ TheAnchor or www.Lake-Elsinore. org/HomelessTaskForce. The item was approved with a majority of votes.

Successor Agency Consent Calendar items 15 and 16 were approved without any further discussion.

The Public Hearing portion opened with a presentation by Todd Tatum with National Demographics Corporation, requesting input from the community regarding redrawing of election district boundaries. State law requires that city council districts be redrawn every 10 years, following each decennial census. This process, called

redistricting, ensures that each city council member represents about the same number of constituents.

Two initial public hearings, one Aug. 10 and a second one on Sept.

14, were scheduled to provide education and solicit input from the community.

Tatum said this year’s process is different because the U.S. Census data was very delayed due to COVID-19 restrictions. Normally, the data is available in March but this year it is not expected to be released until mid- to late-August and the state’s data is not expected until early October.

“After we get data from the state, we will begin drafting the maps,” Tatum said.

The next step will be to schedule two Draft Map Hearings to discuss and revise the maps and discuss the election sequence. The final map must be posted seven days before adoption, which is scheduled for April 17, 2022.

Every Lake Elsinore resident has an opportunity to participate in the city’s redistricting process and is encouraged to share their thoughts at www.lake-elsinore.org/city-hall/ city-clerk/election-information/ election-districts/2021-2022-redistricting, (951) 674-3124, ext.

269 or by email at calvarez@lakeelsinore.org.

The next Public Hearing item was about the Municipal Code Amendment related to Cannabis

Uses. With the city’s moratorium on the amount of cannabis-related businesses ending Aug. 12, a request was made by city staff to consider adoption of an urgency ordinance, amending and restating in its entirety Chapter 17.156 ‘Cannabis Uses’ of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code in an effort to ensure that the city’s concerns continue to be met.

In 2016 California voters passed Proposition 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA). Under Proposition 64, adults 21 years of age or older can legally grow, possess, and use cannabis for nonmedicinal purposes, with certain restrictions. Additionally, AUMA also made it legal to sell and distribute cannabis through a regulated business as of Jan. 1, 2018.

In December 2017, the city council adopted Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) Chapter 17.156 allowing cannabis-related businesses in the City of Lake Elsinore.

On Aug. 11, 2020, by a unanimous vote, the city council adopted an interim urgency ordinance imposing a 45-day moratorium on the acceptance and processing of new entitlement applications for cannabis related land uses, citing concerns related to concentration and proliferation of the licensed facilities and the potentially unknown impacts of these facilities.

On Sept. 22, 2020, council adopted an emergency ordinance to extend the 45-day moratorium for five months and 21 days and directed staff to continue to process the existing application received before the moratorium, facilitate construction of existing licensed facilities and to monitor the impacts of the existing uses in operation. The moratorium was again extended March 9, and set to expire Aug. 12.

To date, council has approved 19 cannabis facilities with a combined operating area of approximately 197,211 square feet. Of these 19 facilities, seven have opened with an application in process. To address concerns that led to the city council’s adoption of the moratorium, city staff was directed to evaluate the impacts associated with the number of facilities that have been entitled.

During the moratorium, city staff monitored the operational cannabis facilities to assess potential impacts to the surrounding business

communities. City staff observed that the operational facilities were operating in compliance with their conditional use permits and were not creating any observable adverse impacts to the surrounding businesses. However, as indicated above, only seven facilities have become operational at this time, and several of the entitled facilities remain in various stages of completing improvements.

Also during the moratorium, and in consultation with the City Council Cannabis Subcommittee, city staff reviewed LEMC Chapter 17.156 to ensure compliance with applicable state law and consistency with the city’s current implementation of the cannabis program. More general cleanup revisions aimed at clarifying the regulatory structure, eliminating internal inconsistencies, more clearly defining the character and functions of certain uses, and consolidating standards applicable to all cannabis business types were also identified.

On July 20, at a duly noticed public hearing, the Lake Elsinore Planning Commission by a 4-0 vote (1 Commissioner absent) recommended that council adopt an ordinance to amend and restate in its entirety LEMC Chapter 17.156 Cannabis Uses. No public comments were received prior to or during the planning commission hearing.

For more than an hour at the Aug. 10 city council meeting, the item was discussed, and each councilmember had comments and questions for presenter Community Development Director Karen Brindley. None of them felt that the picture that was painted was abundantly clear. However, due to the moratorium scheduled to be lifted in a couple of days, they had no choice but to continue the ordinance off calendar and let the moratorium expire as planned.

After approval of the final Business Item regarding a streetlight refinancing agreement presented

by City Manager Jason Simpson, city council comments were made and the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:30 p.m.

The next regular meeting of the Lake Elsinore City Council and Successor Agency is scheduled for Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. For more information, www.lake-elsinore.org.

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A map showing locations of current cannabis-related businesses that have applied to operate in the East Lake District of Lake Elsinore. All are at different stages of operation.

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Recently the Temecula Valley Elks honored three Lodge Drug Awareness contest winners, who had their entries go on for further judging at the district and state levels. The theme, for the three 2020-2021 contests – poster, essay and video – was “Drug Abuse – No Excuse.”

Journee Garcia took first place at the Lodge earlier this year and was recently notified that she was the first-place poster winner at the Elks Southeast District competition and she received a $30 gift card to Barnes & Noble and a certificate of achievement.

Journee was a fifth grader at Van Avery Prep during the 2020-2021 school year. Her poster was then forwarded on to the CaliforniaHawaii Elks Association for additional judging. At the state level, Journee’s poster was a first-place winner and she received a $400 gift card to Amazon and a first place certificate of achievement.

Haley Kitzerow, took first-place at the Lodge earlier this year and was recently notified that she was the first-place essay winner at the Elks Southeast District Competition and she received a $30 gift card to Barnes & Noble and a certificate of achievement. Haley at-

tended Van Avery Prep last year as an eighth grader. Her essay was then forwarded to the California-Hawaii Elks Association for additional judging. At the state level, Haley’s essay placed second and she received a $300 gift card to Amazon and a second-place certificate of achievement.

Isabella Medici took first place at the Lodge earlier this year and was recently notified From left to right, Diane Farrens, Lodge Drug that she was the first- Awareness Chairman; Journee Garcia, First place video winner at Place Poster Winner; Isabella Medici, First Place Video Winner and Haley Kitzerow, the Elks Southeast DisFirst Place Essay Winner pose for a photo. trict Competition in the Valley News/Courtesy photo High School division and she received a $30 gift card to forwarded to the Elks National Barnes & Noble and a certificate level. Last week at the Elks Naof achievement. Isabella attended tional Convention in Tampa, it Temecula Valley High School was announced that Isabella’s last year as a 10th grader. Her video was the top winner for all video was then forwarded on to the the Elks Lodges throughout the California-Hawaii Elks Associa- United States. This is a great honor tion for additional judging. At the for a student to have placed first state level, Isabella’s video placed at the National level in the Elks first and she received a $400 gift Drug Awareness Program. At this card to Amazon and a first-place time, the lodge has not received certificate of achievement. her award or certificate, however Isabella Medici’s video was it will be mailed out shortly.

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People hold signs inside the Temecula City Council chambers protesting Critical Race Theory (CRT) and the city’s REDI Commission during a city council meeting on Aug. 10.

People in front of the Temecula City Hall gather to rally support against the city of Temecula’s REDI Commission before a city council meeting to vote on the commission.

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PROTEST from page A-1 During the Aug. 10 meeting, hundreds came out to voice their opinions on the REDI Commission with many taking to the steps of City Hall bearing signs expressing their displeasure with council, the commission itself and the use of the word race in the name beforehand in an organized protest.

The meeting, which was highly publicized by those opposing the REDI Commission, was so crowded that overflow space in Temecula’s Conference Center on City Hall grounds was utilized.

Alexander, who made the agenda item request following the July 27 city council meeting, said her goal was to have dialogue rather than councilmembers just stating their stance on the issue.

“That’s kind of what my thought was, to be able to bring some questions to the city council, have us discuss them and kind of go from there,” she said, adding that council could bring some things to the attention of everyone in attendance.”

Mayor Maryann Edwards advised that discussion would come following public comments so council could consider the input from the audience when making a

decision regarding renaming the commission.

Alexander gave council her presentation saying that she hasn’t seen race and equity issues in the city.

“I have been here for seven months and there have not been many people, if any, that have come to me and said where the ball is getting dropped,” she said.

“All I hear is comments about difficulties, but I want to be able to help those individuals, but I do not believe that it’s a race issue.”

Alexander reiterated her stance that “we are one human race,” and that if “you are a racist, you are actually against the human race.”

“That’s us as a whole,” she said.

Alexander shared a slide picturing her with Denton Burr, the local leader of the Black Lives Matter protests in Temecula, in a hug.

She said they spoke and prayed together for over 40 minutes.

“We talked, we had conversations, he has my personal phone number,” she said. “There is nothing wrong with calling me and connecting with me, but act like a human being and bring me problems that I can actually solve.”

She brought up the use of images of George Floyd by the city and said that people have been

called names all the time, and while it’s not right, just or fair, as a city councilmember it wasn’t her job to be at someone else’s dinner table to teach their children how to act. She brought up an incident at a Temecula Valley Unified School District high school showing a video where she claims a teacher is teaching Critical Race Theory, which she says is a big part of the problem.

“The fact of the matter is that I don’t believe that anybody has privilege over any other,” she said.

“That’s why I got elected as a city councilmember.”

Alexander addressed the use of the word equity in the commission’s name saying she had a hard time wrapping her head around it and that it was rooted in CRT. “The problem with CRT is if I worked really hard and I worked 40 to 60 hours a week and I actually own a business and became something, somebody who were not exactly where they want to be feels that I have to give them more,” she said. “I will tell you; I will gladly do it, but don’t force me to do it.”

Alexander said that when she hears people talking about white privilege, “it really bothers” her.

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Alexander went on to show a video from a REDI Commission meeting to make her point, saying that all the ideology and theories the commission is rooted in is “tainted from the beginning, making the whole thing bad.”

“I want to get rid of race and equity,” she said of the name. “I love diversity and inclusion. … If you don’t like where you live, then move somewhere else … .”

Those opposed stated much the same, saying they didn’t see racism that would justify the continuance of the REDI Commission and that the commission itself is creating racism and that they would like to see council eliminate the commission. Those in support wanted council to leave the name and commission intact.

Following more than three hours of public comments, the council held a discussion on renaming the REDI Commission.

Councilmember James “Stew” Stewart said the community is made up of different races and he suspects that the city could do better to reach those people who are not currently being reached while Councilmember Zak Schwank said that he was disgusted by some of the comments and apologized for not doing enough.

“We’ve heard a lot about we are all one race and that’s just not true,” Schwank said. “If we are speaking from a scientific perspective, you’d have a point, but we’re not. What I am hearing is that race doesn’t matter to some people in the community or they are using that as an argument about not discussing issues around race.”

Schwank said that the fact of the matter is that race does matter.

“Most, if not all people, identify with a given race and they are proud of their race,” he said. “To pretend that people don’t identify with a race is just another way to try to erase that lived experience from the fabric of the American Dream and these lived experiences are right here in Temecula. They are everywhere. This is America and if we genuinely want a more perfect union then we are going to have to put in the work.”

Mayor Pro Tem Matt Rahn said he saw a lot of hate, anger and built-up frustrations, but it was time to lower the temperature.

“Let’s not forget the actual history of what happened here,” he said. “The Pechanga tribe experienced one of the last massacres of Indians in the United States.

Shortly after that that tribe was forced at gunpoint off their native land and onto the place where they are today.”

Rahn said council wasn’t asking residents to apologize, for a redistribution of wealth, or for any of the things that CRT claims or anything it espouses.

“We are asking for acknowledgement,” he said. “We don’t want to forget our past for fear

of making those mistakes again.”

According to Rahn, every community has experienced some form of racism and that council was there to represent everyone in the community and that the REDI Commission could help council achieve that goal of full representation.

“We can’t start this conversation automatically as enemies,” he said. “… Just take the time before you start swinging the ax, just take the time to hear from us and learn from us first.”

Alexander said that people don’t see what goes on behind the scenes.

“As a city councilmember my job is to represent both sides,” she said. “… We can’t fight racism with racism, we can’t fight hate with hate. How do we do that?

How can we come to this together?

That’s what I’m looking for.”

Edwards said that building bridges and building relationships with those who felt underrepresented or ignored was what the REDI Commission would help council to achieve.

“We need those people, we care what they think,” she said. “It’s important what they think.”

Edwards went on to say that it all starts with each individual but that she didn’t want to see the hatred that had occurred at the meeting “anymore.”

“If we are going to let something like this divide us, we’re done,” she said. “We have to be able to come together and talk.”

Alexander suggested changing the name from REDI to the HEDI (Human Race, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) Commission.

“Can we kind of come together?” she asked. “Why can’t we call it the human race, we are all human beings.”

Edwards quickly argued against the suggestion.

“We had so many people come up and say keep the REDI Commission,” she said. “We are protecting them but not letting race get in the way.”

Alexander said that by not considering a name change, council was ignoring the wants and needs of those who spoke out against the REDI Commission. The difference is a cultural one, not a racial one, she said.

Stewart, who said that he would have had a problem with the name REDI had he been on council at the time it was formed, argued that what he was seeing was what council intended and not what those against the REDI Commission were seeing which were two totally separate issues and was happy to leave the name as it is.

Alexander made the motion for the name change to HEDI, but the motion died when it failed to receive a second.

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

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San Jacinto Council faces dilemma with felony arrest of elected councilmember Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

With the recent arrest of San Jacinto Council Member Joel Lopez, who is facing charges for numerous felonies, the San Jacinto City Council is now left with four members. His arrest will create a dilemma for the Council should Lopez be found guilty.

Lopez, who was indicted in June on felony counts of conspiracy and maintaining an unlawful marijuana facility in San Jacinto, as well as misdemeanor counts of selling cannabis without a permit and failure to file a sales and use tax return with the state, was arrested again Aug. 5, after police identified him as a suspect in a domestic violence case.

During the investigation into two separate domestic violence incidents, one in Los Angeles July 31 and a second in San Jacinto, Aug. 5, investigators from

the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station learned that Lopez, who was out on $100,000 bail for the June charges and wearing an ankle monitor as a condition of that bail, had not only fled the scene of the Aug. 5 incident but intended to, “cut off the ankle monitor” and “flee the country.”

Lopez was arrested near Soboba Casino Resort and is facing felony charges of inflicting corporal injuries, assault with a deadly weapon that is not a firearm and terrorist threats. A judge agreed that Lopez, who remains in custody, had become a flight risk and set his bail at $5 million.

The Council’s remaining four members, will continue to hold its regular meetings with a three member quorum present.

Meanwhile, the San Jacinto City Attorney said the city will not comment on the cases since it is a legal issue yet to be determined in city council closed sessions.

San Jacinto Mayor Alonso Le-

dezma, in past council meetings, gave Lopez a number of warnings for his late or non-appearances to called council meetings that were held on websites because of COVID-19. Mayor Pro Tem Crystal Ruiz was also critical of his lack of appearances at the meetings.

Ledezma said he had to wait to see if Lopez called in because “I didn’t even have his phone number,” and adding, “After a while it wasn’t really an excuse.”

In the last city council election Lopez, seeking his seat on the council, even received more votes from the people than he did Ledezma said in a telephone conversation. The election was open for three seats on the council.

For now, Lopez will remain in his position but if convicted of any felonies he will not be able to remain in office. If that becomes the case, the council will either need to follow state laws that say a convicted felon cannot hold office

if he has committed certain crimes and take appropriate action.

If the council finds he cannot remain in his seat they may appoint another person to take the seat until his term expires and the office is open in the next regular election or they can call a special election.

“That would cost a lot of money,” Ledezma said. Lopez himself could resign from his position on the council at any time.

They can also, in a unanimous vote of the remaining council members, censure him and keep him from participating in the meetings or on the recommendation of an ad hoc committee, a censure item for discussion was placed on the agenda for the Aug. 17 meeting.

Any action on the case would be relayed following closed sessions, if any, by the city attorney.

Lopez’ next court appearance is scheduled for Oct. 7 at 8:30 a.m.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information on this

San Jacinto City Councilman Joel Lopez’, pictured here in an Aug. 5, mugshot, arrest has created a dilemma for the City Council.

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case should call the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station at (951) 654-2702.

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

Concerned residents attend Sen. Melissa Melendez’ Town Hall meeting

Senator Melissa Melendez, R-Lake Elsinore, opens a Murrieta Town Hall meeting held at the Murrieta Public Library, Aug. 12.

A constituent shares his concerns regarding the illegal manufacture and distribution of controlled substances, including fentanyl during Sen. Melissa Melendez’ Town Hall meeting Aug. 12. Valley News/Andrez Imaging photo

Menifee PD encourages drivers, parents and students to ‘Go Safely’ as schools reopen MENIFEE – As students and staff return to schools for inperson instruction, the Menifee PD reminds everyone to keep the safety of students in mind when traveling around schools.

This includes stopping for school buses. California law requires drivers to stop when a school bus is in front of them and extends its stop sign with flashing red lights. Drivers must remain stopped as long as the red lights are on. Drivers in both directions must stop on any two-lane road without a median or two-lane road with a center turn lane.

“Please drive carefully in school zones,” Menifee Police Chief Pat Walsh said. “Let’s help keep

students safe to ensure as smooth a transition as possible back to inperson learning.”

The Menifee Police Department offers the following tips for drivers, parents and students: Walk on sidewalks and use marked crosswalks, preferably at stop signs or signals.

Watch for cars entering/backing out of driveways or leaving parking spaces.

If you need to walk into the street to maintain social distancing, remember to look both ways for cars.

Always look left-right-left before crossing the street. Make sure cars see you. Continue scanning for cars when entering the crosswalk.

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Drivers: slow down in school zones. Anticipate more foot and car traffic around schools for drop-offs and pick-ups.

Drivers should do their best to avoid blocking the crosswalk when making a right-hand turn.

Parents: Follow any school guidance related to dropping off or picking up students, as well as social distancing and face covering requirements.

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Community input sought for county redistricting efforts The County of Riverside is seeking community feedback on the drawing of county supervisorial district boundaries. Every 10 years, the County of Riverside is charged with redistricting to ensure effective and fair representation on the county board of supervisors.

Redistricting is based on population changes accounted for in the 2020 Census and communities of interest that share common social and economic factors. Public

participation in the redistricting process is key.

“Fair and equal representation is a cornerstone of our democracy,” Board Chair Karen Spiegel, Second District Supervisor, said.

“Board members work on behalf of Riverside County residents to set policy on county services and wide-ranging matters that support the quality of life in Riverside County. As we embark on the board’s redistricting process, it’s critical to hear from our residents

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For more information, visit www.RivCo.org, under Redistricting.

Community members may also draw suggested boundary lines and submit online at www.RivCo.org.

Type “redistricting” in the search box to find the redistricting page that includes the online feedback tool, along with frequently asked questions and informational videos.

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Frontier Communications union members protest retrogressive bargaining Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

Drumbeats echoed through the Sunday morning quiet downtown Hemet streets signaling the beginning of a CWA union protest of Frontier Communications’ bargaining effort to cut worker salaries and benefits in the Inland Empire.

More than 150 Frontier workers and Communications Workers of America union members showed up for the planned protest at 9 a.m., Aug. 15, near the Frontier Communications building behind City Hall at 120 S. Juanita St. Leading the CWA protest was Maggie McCormick, president of CWA Local 9588.

“We have over 1,900 employees in our union, of which 800 are Frontier employees,” McCormick said.

“We are asking the community for support. We are in bargaining and it’s a retrogressive bargaining on the side of Frontier on the side of the employees.”

Frontier Communications and the CWA are currently in bargaining with Frontier workers whose contract expires Sept. 4. Frontier recently pulled out of bankruptcy and the COVID-19 hardship that

saw many Frontier workers laid off, taking salary and benefit cuts helping to overcome the filing.

“We have been on the front line helping them by entering buildings and people’s homes during their bankruptcy,” McCormick continued. “Instead of thanking these employees, they want to take back their health care. (They say) ‘we want to take back your wages. We want to take back your hours and jobs.’ This is not acceptable.”

Frontier, according to McCormick, has also outsourced many of their jobs. Some of the marchers’ protest signs read, “Keep Jobs In America” and “Stop Outsourcing Jobs.”

“They (Frontier) haven’t gotten into any particulars. They haven’t given us any granules,” McCormick said to the crowd. “What they are saying is that they want more contributions for your health care.

(They say) ‘we want to cut your 401(k) contribution from the company. We want to potentially touch your pension. We do not want to continue hiring union members.’

They are contracting left and right.

They won’t get granular but they are coming after our benefits.” She said

they want to give the employees a 60% pay cut. “That’s really all too much.”

She also noted that the company has given little but paid more than $63 million in bonuses to their executives during the bankruptcy. “Give us our fair share,” McCormick said as she began to direct the members.

Reports said $38 million in bonuses were given to the Frontier executives by a New York bankruptcy judge during the bankruptcy saying it was in line with industry standards. A Frontier representative said the bonuses were distributed to middle level executives. They said other monies were spent in employee retention and new hires that kept the company active.

The CWA members continued to arrive until the protest, which brought a number of auto horn honks, until it ended about noon.

“We just want us to work together on this,” McCormick said about the negotiations with the communication firm.

The bargaining will continue until the CWA contract negotiations’ scheduled end Sept. 4.

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

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Walker, who is the nonprofit’s chief financial officer, added, “We believe that everything starts with self, just like the word selfie and we thought, ‘hmmm, everyone loves taking selfies.’ Instead of thinking of a selfie as what we look like on the outside, we wanted to bring light to the word in a different way. Our movement deals with the inner self.”

Bacher’s experience working with children began when she was about 10 years old and teachers from her school and church gave her opportunities to volunteer, tutor and lead in various settings.

“That was the catalyst to my growing passion for teaching and working with youth,” she said. “I began teaching piano at age 15 to children as young as 5. I continued to work with children and teens through other community involvement like teaching ceramics, art, and painting when I owned and operated my Ceramic Studio at age 24.”

Once she had children of her own, Bacher became involved with their school activities and Girl Scouts. In 2016, she began working at Oak Grove Center as a Youth Support Worker for children who were at-risk, had special needs or were part of the foster care system. She became a manager at Oak Grove Culinary Creations, a workability program through the center where these youth were taught culinary, vocational and hospitality skills.

Walker said she has always enjoyed working with children, earning her bachelor’s degree in Social Work. She began her master’s level coursework to become a marriage and family therapist but did not complete the program.

“I volunteered in the classroom of an inner-city school while I was in college, working with at-risk children in their afterschool program,” Walker said. “After college, I went on a six-month mission in South America, working with youth and also building houses for families. After returning home, I began working as a caseworker with International Christian Adoptions doing home visits.”

Jean Bacher, left and Destiny Walker are co-founders of My Selfie Movement, a nonprofit to empower young people to be the best they can be.

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Walker also worked at Oak Grove Culinary Creations, which is where she met Bacher. She continues to be a substitute teacher, which she has done for almost six years, and she works part time at the Boys & Girls Club of Menifee Valley.

Through My Selfie Movement workshops for all ages and other programs, the nonprofit’s goal is to teach youth how they can work on “self” so “we can show up for ourselves and extend the best of ourselves to others such as our friends, family, teachers and community.”

As they continue to bring awareness to their movement in the San Jacinto Valley, Bacher and Walker will seek talented speakers for future workshops and programs.

Although the movement’s target audience is children, youth and young adults, they received an overwhelming consensus from

the community that middle-school aged youth needed a powerful and effective program as they were still impressionable.

Bacher and Walker have reached out to local charter schools, churches, businesses, and other local nonprofits to connect and collaborate and their efforts have been met with positive feedback.

The weekend workshops August 7 and 8 were a great example of this.

“Our goal for this event is to equip the students mentally, physically and emotionally for the new school year,” Bacher, of Wildomar, said. “The workshop will cover key elements of knowing their power, voice, purpose and talents; while learning how self-care, selfworth and self-love supports them in achieving their goals.”

Participants also explored what setting healthy boundaries and healthy relationships looks like.

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Maggie McCormick, Communications Workers of America Local 9588, greets union members arriving for the peaceful protest asking Frontier Communications to be fair in bargaining negotiations that end in September.

CWA Local 9588 members holding signs march between Buena Vista and Juanita streets in front of Hemet City Hall to protest what they call retrogressive bargaining with Frontier Communications just coming out of bankruptcy.

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extensive experience working with and empowering youth shared important messages with the attendees. Craig “DJ MRC” Carlisle co-hosts a radio show called “The Framewerk” on The Vine (102.5 FM) and has a podcast called The Rzngmen Show. Keisha Montfleury has her own nonprofit, Abundantly Authentic, a company called Handiwork LLC and teaches her curriculum in schools.

J. David Jackson is an aspiring motivational speaker. All offered different perspectives to help the young people identify what matters most to them and how they can achieve their goals.

On the first day of the event, Montfleury introduced the young men and women to the power of vision boards. After explaining the five foundations they should focus on – purpose, self-care, journey, nutrition and investment, the students were invited to use markers, stickers, pencils, and pictures cut from magazines to illustrate what each of those key areas looked like to them. They were told that investment was as much about spending their time wisely as it is about spending and saving their money appropriately.

And nourishment included “being mindful about the things we eat” as much as it is about “building and maintaining healthy relationships.”

When asked to explore self-care, Montfleury said outward care such as showering and brushing teeth was equal to inward care of finding a way to relax such as listening to music or reading. The students were eager to illustrate what they learned on their vision boards which they shared with their parents and families at the end of the session.

Walker told them that the boards can be used as an ongoing reference to make sure they are practicing their goals and a reminder to “make sure you are being the healthiest confident self you can be.”

“This was our very first workshop event, so we were grateful to receive great support and donations,” Walker, of Winchester, said.

“We are so thankful to the Hemet United Methodist Church for allowing us to rent their space at a very nominal rate. Donations from Blaze Pizza, Starbucks at State and Stetson, Willdebietz Music Conservatory and members of the Hemet Sunset Rotary and the San Jacinto Lions clubs, among others,

were great.”

Bacher said My Selfie Movement is focused on teaching young people how to develop a love for self and others. She said recovery programs are important and vital but being proactive is what is needed now.

“The more they are aware of themselves, the better equipped they will be to handle life challenges and other people,” she said. “We want them to learn and practice good habits and communication skills, all things that tie into our ‘my voice, my choice’ philosophy.”

Walker is raising five children in her blended family, and Bacher has two daughters. Both are able to use personal and professional experience in their quest to help other young people.

“The challenges that youth face today are not that different from when I was a youth,” Bacher said.

“There are different elements involved like technology and social media which might magnify everything, but there is still bullying, peer pressure, stress from home and school, dealing with a low sense of self-image, self-worth, self-love and a lack of purpose and motivation.”

She said when her daughters experience confrontation, frustration or intimidation, “we as a family, try to reflect and learn to better navigate our emotional, mental and physical state. That way, we can be less reactive and more proactive the next time we are faced with similar situations.”

During a workshop exercise that illustrated how no one is alone with challenges such as being bullied, dealing with loneliness or depression, or worries about the future, Walker explained that all of them can “use your voice for good to help others through a tough time; you can make them feel better just because of something you said.”

The duo also wants to give back to the community by cross promoting with other groups, businesses, and organizations to offer internship and mentorship opportunities.

Just like Walker told the workshop participants – “don’t be a follower to fit in, don’t be afraid to be who you are because when you shine that makes you a leader.”

For more information, (951) 755-0636, myselfiemovement.org, empowered@myselfiemovement. org or @myselfiemovement on Facebook.

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Hydro-Turf Best of the West Watercraft Racing Series makes waves in Lake Elsinore

Watercraft racers descend upon Lake Elsinore for the Hydro-Turf Best of the West Watercraft Racing Series, Aug. 13-15.

Watercraft racers compete at Launch Pointe in Lake Elsinore during the Hydro-Turf Best of the West Watercraft Racing Series.

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People watch from shore at Lake Elsinore as watercraft racers compete in the HydroTurf Best of the West Watercraft Racing Series.

A watercraft racer speeds around a turn while competing at the Hydro-Turf Best of the West Watercraft Racing Series in Lake Elsinore.

Watercraft racers in this close race at Launch Pointe in Lake Elsinore during the HydroTurf Best of the West Watercraft Racing Series.

Watercraft racers throw high wake waves at Launch Pointe in Lake Elsinore during the Hydro-Turf Best of the West Watercraft Racing Series.

People enjoy a fun race on Jet Ski Sport Cruisers, also known as “Super Chicken” during the Hydro-Turf Best of the West Watercraft Racing Series.

People enjoy a fun race on Jet Ski Sport Cruisers, also known as “Super Chicken” during the Hydro-Turf Best of the West Watercraft Racing Series.

Coy Curtis, 12, performs a freestyle demonstration for guests at the Hydro-Turf Best of the West Watercraft Racing Series.

Coy Curtis, 12, exits the water after amazing spectators at Lake Elsinore with his personal watercraft freestyle performance.

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Aug. 31 – 4-5 p.m. Tween Book Club, Grace Mellman Community Library, 41000 County Center Drive, Temecula.

Come join our 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. 20 – 6 p.m. Murrieta Temecula Republican Assembly Dinner Meeting with Karen Siegemund, Ph.D. Reservations required. For information and reservations, tvrwf.org, rsvp@ tvrwf.org or (951) 694-1716.

Aug. 20 – 6-8 p.m. Polynesian Luau and Polynesian buffet TeOri Mana at Monteleone Meadows, 35245 Briggs Road, Murrieta to share the Polynesian culture. $55 each. Gates open at 5 p.m. Purchase tickets at www. polynesianluau.org.

Aug. 20-22 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Last two days the Artists of Dorland’s works can be seen at the Temecula Valley Museum Gallery, 29314 Mercedes St., Temecula.

Aug. 21 -- 10 a.m. Western Science Center museum reopening for Tuesday through Thursday schedule. All guests over the age of two must wear a face mask that covers both their nose and mouth. Snacks, drinks and hot dogs available for purchase on opening day. Admission $9 adults; $6 for youth 5-12; under 4 years old is free and active military with ID. Located at 2345 Searl Parkway, Hemet, (951) 791-0033.

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 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 Caballo 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.

Aug. 26 - 7 p.m. Temecula Summer Concert Series in the Temecula Amphitheater, 30875 Rancho Vista Road, with local bands. Pre-registration required.

Visit TemeculaCA.gov/SummerConcerts to see the summer concert schedule and registration requirements. COVID-19 guidelines followed.

Aug. 27 - 7 p.m. Faith and Family Night at the Lake Elsinore Storm Stadium, 500 Diamond Drive, Pastor messages, Storm player testimonies, post game Christian band. Group tickets available. Not an individual sale. For reservations and ticket costs, www.milb.com/

lake-elsinore/tickets/singlegame-tickets.

Aug. 28 – 5-9 p.m. Hot August Night Fellowship and Dinner at Hope in the Valley Baptist Church, 1480 N. Kirby St., Hemet. Water slide, Christian live music, food $3 per person.

Bring your own chairs.

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) 510-2020 for help.

ONGOING – The Riverside County COVID-19 Business Assistance Grant Program is accepting online applications for business grants up to $10,000 at www.rivercobizhelp.org that can be used for employee retention, working capital, protective equipment purchases, rent or mortgage payments and paying vendor notices. Eligible businesses, including nonprofits, must be in Riverside County, with a minimum of one but less than 50 employees and operating for at least one year since March 1. For more information, call Riverside County Business and Community Services at (951) 955-0493.

ONGOING – 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Temecula Winchester Swap Meet continues, 33280 Newport Road in Winchester, Saturdays and Sundays only. The small local swap meet is only 50 cents for entry, and anyone under age 10 is free admission.

No dogs allowed.

ONGOING – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Every Sunday, Murrieta Village Walk Farmers Market 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.

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W O R K S H O P S , M E E TINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS Aug. 20 – 6-8:30 p.m. Porch Learners Workshop, The Craft House, 32123 Temecula Parkway, Suite A, Temecula. An instructor-led class where you will be guided step-by-step to paint a beautiful porch welcome sign.

Choose from a variety of paints and/or stains to create your custom sign. NO artistic talent is needed. Just sign up for this private event. All painting supplies are included in the ticket price.

For price and information, www. thecrafthousetemecula.com.

Aug. 20 – 6-10 p.m. National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) meets at California Ranch Company, 43101 Anza Road, Temecula. An evening with guest speakers including Lori Stone of the Murrieta City Council.

Learn about public policy, enjoy dancing and have fun. Register at nahreptemeculavalley.org/ events. Cost: members $55, nonmembers $65.

Aug. 23 – 7 p.m. On Mondays, the Temecula Valley Historical Society presents historical entertainment at the Vail Headquarters stage, 32115 Temecula Pkwy.

Aug. 26 – 6-7:30 p.m. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Mt. San Jacinto offers a place of encouragement, hope and understanding of mental illness on Zoom. For details and registration, see www.namimtsanjacinto.org. Support Group meets on Thursdays. (699) 9006833. Meeting ID 969 615 569 Passcode 153535.

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.

Aug. 30 – Musical Theater, Scriptwriting, Fashion Design & Backstage Classes, JDS Creative Academy, 28069 Diaz Road, Suite D-F, Temecula. Semester long class. Class schedules, as well as pricing information, can be found at www.jdscreativeacademy.org. JDS Creative Academy hopes the experience gained will increase the likelihood of postsecondary success for K-12 students and help young adults find clarity on their career pathway.

ONGOING – 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. Know someone deployed?

Sign them up for monthly care packages: https://milvet.org/ request-for-care-packages.

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) 694-6480. 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 relevant business information.

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

ONGOING – Menifee Community Services offers online driver’s education courses 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) 7217648 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 12-step 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) 321-0170 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 selfconfidence and improve social skills. For new dates, call (760) 807-1323 or visit www.MenifeeToastmasters.org for more information.

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The Science of Music will be heard in Hemet Diane A. Rhodes SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

After 18 months of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Western Science Center Museum reopened its doors Aug. 21. Now it takes the next step to “business as usual” as it hosts its annual Science Under the Stars fundraiser Sept. 11 from 5 to 10 p.m. This year’s theme is “The Science of Music” featuring an outdoor live concert by Kodi Lee, winner of “America’s Got Talent” in 2019.

This year’s event is being held across the street from the center at the Diamond Valley Lake Community Park Soccer Field to accommodate Lee’s concert and a picnic-style setting. Howard Rosenthal, member of the executive committee for the Western Center Community Foundation, added that this location also gives “extra respect and caution to the pandemic,” placing attendees in an enormous open space.

Outreach and Communications Coordinator Brittney Stoneburg said everyone was thankful to have the support of Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District, who operates the space and donated its use for the event.

Also new for the annual Science Under the Stars is a virtual silent auction. All items are currently available for preview at the event’s website at http://bidpal. net/wscmuseum. “Previous silent auctions have been hosted during the event, but we are excited to be able to provide a virtual option,” Stoneburg said. “The Live Auction Express will be held during the event itself and will feature a few select big-ticket items to help support the museum, most of which are previewed on our event website.”

The first Science Under the Stars fundraiser was held in 2009 and became an annual event, with the exception of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Past themes have focused on the science of medicine, the Ice Age and the sea.

Max’s Mobile Museum, the Western Science Center’s exhibit on wheels, will be available to guests at the “Science Under the Stars” fundraiser in Hemet.

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America’s Got Talent winner Kodi Lee will be in concert at the Western Science Center’s fundraiser Sept. 11.

“We chose The Science of Music this year because of our pivot to a concert-focused event,” Stoneburg said. “We booked Kodi Lee not only because of his amazing musical skills, but because he is a local.”

Lee, who was AGT’s Season 14 winner, lives in Lake Elsinore.

The 25-year-old singer, pianist and entertainer was born with optic nerve hypoplasia and survived a life-saving surgery at five days old. Being legally blind and diagnosed with autism at an early age has never stopped Kodi from reaching for his dreams, according to his website www.kodileerocks. com. Any opportunity Kodi has to perform is a good day for him, and the bigger and more energetic the audience, the more he loves to shine.

“Kodi Lee exemplifies all that

is great about our society and his genius with music will be very special to experience,” Rosenthal said. “I am proud to serve as a volunteer on a great community team led by Chairperson Debbie Green and I’m especially proud of the WSC professional management team for their work and preparation for this event.”

An aeronautical display is also being planned as guests enjoy being outdoors. Max’s Mobile Museum will be on hand to show how museum education is shared away from the center.

During the museum’s closure to the public for 18 months, the Western Science Center team continued to share science with the region. Highlights from the past year include the publication of three new research papers by WSC staff, and “A Fossil Jour-

ney: The Story of the Pacific Mastodon,” the first in a series of illustrated children’s books aimed at making scientific research accessible for young ages.

Staff also produced a virtual lecture series – Fossil Friday Chats – in collaboration with the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology in Claremont and funded in part by a grant from the Paleontological Society. More than 50 episodes have been produced since March 2020.

“Windows into the Past,” was an outdoor event that allowed guests to see exhibits through windows during the museum’s closure. This special exhibit was also made available for Hemet Unified School District families through a new partnership with the HUSD Parent Resource Center.

Funded in part by a grant from Southern California Edison, SciSat@Home brought free science activities to the WSC website on the first Saturday of every month.

“Virtual Field Trips” took local students behind the scenes of the museum with videos, worksheets, and the option to speak with a museum staff member via Zoom.

Summer Camp@Home Bundles provided a take-home version of

the center’s popular summer camp options for children in grades 1 through 5.

“We appreciate your continued support and look forward to seeing you at Science Under the Stars: The Science of Music,” Executive Director Alton Dooley said. “Proceeds from Science Under the Stars support museum programs, exhibits and research, allowing us to continue bringing science to the Inland Empire.”

Guests are being asked to bring their own blankets and chairs to the outdoor event; no picnic furniture will be provided. Food and beverage areas are mask required zones and all food will be preboxed. “California Casual” attire is encouraged, and stiletto heels and ties are discouraged.

Science Under the Stars will be held at the Diamond Valley Lake Community Park Soccer Field, 1806 Angler Ave. in Hemet. Tickets are $125 each and reservations are being requested by Friday, Aug. 27. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Event information can be found at http:// bidpal.net/wscmuseum. To learn more about the museum, please visit www.WesternCenterMuseum.org or call (951) 791-0033.

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HOME & GARDEN

Residents go above and beyond to #KeepMenifeeClean

The city of Menifee is encouraging residents to keep the city clean by picking up trash in neighborhoods, local parks, and in public spaces around town.

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MENIFEE – Menifee residents have gone above and beyond cleaning up the community. Siblings Suzanne and Kenny were spotted picking up nine bags of trash along Valley Boulevard between Ridgemoor Road and Sun City Boulevard. And the Menzie family spent their Sunday morning on a cleanup adventure in the south part of town.

Keeping our city clean takes a village, and we are thankful for our residents and businesses who are taking the time to help.

We encourage you to join in our efforts to keep Menifee clean by picking up trash in your neighborhoods, local parks, and in public

spaces around town. Get started by contacting our Community Services team to pick up a cleanup kit and Menifee thank you gift as a token of our appreciation. This is an easy and fun way to help keep Menifee clean.

Thank you, Suzanne, Kenny, and the Menzie family for your community service and dedication to #KeepMenifeeClean!

To learn more about our #KeepMenifeeClean initiative, contact our Community Services team by email communityservices@cityofmenifee.us or call (951) 723-3880.

Submitted by the City of Menifee.

EMWD unveils integrated landscape conservation program Joe Naiman WRITER

The Eastern Municipal Water District has implemented its Landscapes for Living residential outdoor water use efficiency program.

The program, which was unveiled July 26, includes free installation of water-saving equipment and rebates for conservation measures.

“It’s a new approach for reaching out to our customers to let them know what’s available,” EMWD assistant general manager Lanaya Voelz-Alexander said.

“Landscapes for Living is an exciting new program that bundles multiple established free and lowcost programs from EMWD with regional rebates offered through our partnership with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California,” EMWD board president Phil Paule said. “As part of our long-standing efforts to help our customers save money and use water wisely, we are pleased to offer these services and rebates to residents so they can easily create landscaping perfectly suited for their needs to enjoy year-round.”

Landscapes for Living integrates existing water conservation programs. “It really builds on those other water conservation initiatives,” Voelz-Alexander said.

“We’re hoping to make it even easier for our customers to participate,” she said. “Our goal is to increase participation in these programs.”

Landscapes for Living is open to all EMWD residential customers with irrigated landscapes in their front, side or backyards. The program offers detailed instructions, customer support by EMWD staff, and landscape design plans.

The free services include one-hour

consultations at the customer’s residence.

“It really helps to promote an understanding of how much water is really needed,” Voelz-Alexander said.

EMWD provides free installation of weather-based irrigation controllers and drip irrigation equipment.

Weather-based irrigation controllers automatically adjust irrigation schedules based on changes to yard and weather conditions. Drip irrigation systems save water and nutrients by allowing water to drip slowly to plant roots.

“We will come out and install those for free,” Voelz-Alexander said.

The rebates include up to $3 per square foot of grass which is removed and replaced with waterefficient plants, $145 apiece for weather-based irrigation controllers, $2 per rotating sprinkler nozzle up to 30 nozzles, $35 for a rain barrel or between $250 and $350 for a cistern, and $35 for a hose bib irrigation controller with a limit of two per customer.

“It definitely provides a lot of different options,” Voelz-Alexander said. “There is a range of opportunities for our customers to participate.”

Customers can contact EMWD for assistance with rebate applications, and EMWD will also provide information about licensed landscape contractors who have completed the required training for the program. Information for contractors is also part of the Landscapes for Living program, although the public can also access that information. “They can also access the training segments and look for something specific,” Voelz-Alexander said.

The program does not provide

new efficiency systems. “We’re not installing a complete system,” Voelz-Alexander said. “We have certain components of systems that can be installed.”

Approximately 60% of residential water use is for yards and other outdoor elements.

“I don’t want residents to sacrifice a beautiful yard, but we have the tools they might not have,” Paule said.

“The customers that we’re targeting are those who are looking to replace existing landscape,” Voelz-Alexander said.

The turf replacement is intended for grass which is not used for recreation, animal needs, or support of trees or bushes.

“We want people to have landscaping, but we want people to do smart things,” Paule said. “I always want people to have choices, and this is a wise choice on how to use water.”

EMWD customers are billed monthly, and information on the Landscapes for Living program will be provided as an insert with bills. Social media sites and electronic mail notifications will also inform customers about the program.

“Where we see the most participation is where we have outreach,” Voelz-Alexander said.

“It’s a well thought out program,” Paule said. “This is all about using our precious water wisely.”

“At EMWD we’re very excited about this program,” Voelz-Alexander said. “We’re just excited that we’ve got these opportunities available to our customers, and we’re looking forward to working with our customers.”

Joe Naimancan be reached at email at jnaiman@reedermedia. com.

Help prevent fires this summer by keeping these 5 items out of waste carts Inland Empire customers can take part in Waste Management’s annual summer safety campaign by keeping 5 items that have the potential to cause truck fires out of their trash, recycling and green waste carts.

“Our 100 Days of Summer Safety campaign challenges our people to refocus and rededicate themselves to following best safety practices and we want to give our customers the tools and insights to do the same,” Steevie Bereiter, area safety director for Waste Management of Southern California, said. “By knowing which items have the potential to cause fires, customers can do their part to keep them out of their carts.”

Help keep Waste Management’s employees and communities safe by keeping lithium ion batteries, electronic cigarettes/vapes, household hazardous waste, such as cleaning supplies, propane tanks and pool chemicals out of your trash, recycling and green waste carts: “Safety for our people and the communities we serve is our first priority,” Bereiter said. “We are counting on our customers to do their part to minimize fire risks and help us stay safe this summer.”

County of Riverside residents can conveniently dispose of Household Hazardous Waste at no cost through the Riverside County Department of Waste Resources’ Regional Permanent & Temporary HHW Collection Facilities. For information visit their website, www.rcwaste.org/hhw.

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Hazards that could be lurking in drinking water TEMECULA – Life on Earth would not exist without water.

Plants and animals rely on fresh water daily, even more than some people may recognize. In fact, survival experts note that a human can survive without food for anywhere from eight to 21 days, but only three days to a week without adequate water.

Even though water is such a crucial commodity, many waterways and drinking water sources are under attack. Substances people use every day are turning up in rivers, oceans and lakes, affecting not only marine life, but people as well.

It’s important to note that the United States has one of the safest public drinking supplies in the world, as does Canada. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulates drinking water quality in public water systems, and strict concentration levels for pollutants and chemicals have long since been established. The daily responsibility of providing safe drinking water to the public in Canada rests with the provinces and territories, while municipalities oversee the operations of treatment facilities. However, contamination can occur in source water as well as in distribution

systems even after water has been treated. Contaminants can include naturally occurring chemicals and minerals, as well as materials that are used in manufacturing, local land use and through sewer or wastewater releases.

The following are just a few of the contaminants that can cause adverse conditions if present in water.

Arsenic: Arsenic can enter the water from natural deposits in the earth or from industrial agricultural pollution, advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This may be a concern for those who rely on well water.

Benzene: Federal drinking water surveys in the United States estimated that roughly 1.3% of groundwater systems contained benzene. Large concentrations of benzene can be troublesome because it is known to cause cancer.

Benzene is found in crude oil and gasoline, but also can occur naturally in volcanic gases and smoke from forest fires.

Chlorine in small amounts has been standard in U.S. drinking water treatment since 1904 and is in most Canadian drinking water.

While chlorine can eradicate many pathogens, there is a downside. In the 1970s, scientists discovered

that chlorine added to water can mix with organic matter and form trihalomethanes, one of which is chloroform, according to the water safety resource Water Benefits Health. THMs increase the production of free radicals that can be cancer-causing.

Giardia: This tiny parasite is found in soil or water that has been contaminated with feces from infected animals or people, advises the World Health Organization.

Swallowing contaminated drinking water or recreational water at lakes or pools can cause gastrointestinal illness.

Improper pH: There are some proponents of consuming alkaline water to increase fat burning and neutralize acidic blood, as well as to act as an antioxidant. However, according to the Cleveland Clinic, elevating the pH too much toward the alkaline side can affect kidney function and also cause the skin to become dry, itchy and irritated.

Water is needed to maintain health, but various contaminants may be lurking in water supplies.

Testing water regularly can provide insight as to what might be hiding among those oxygen and hydrogen molecules.

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

The Riverside County University Health System said that the number of COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit cases increased over the past week from 85 to 97 and that the number of patients in hospitals overall grew from 384 to 479, from the week ending Aug. 6.

The total number of cases recorded since the public health documentation period began in March 2020 grew from 313,931 to 319,733, according to RUHS, which also reported 4,685 deaths up by 18 since the week before.

The fatalities are trailing indicators because of delays processing

death certificates and can go back a month, according to health officials.

Meanwhile, RUHS is attempting to collect statistics tied to the number of hospitalizations involving residents who have been partially or fully vaccinated, according to agency spokesman Jose Arballo.

The latest upswing in infections included vaccinated patients in locations worldwide, according to published reports, and the county is seeking to get an accurate representation of local figures.

“I am working with administration to get some system for tracking,” Arballo told City News Service. “The hospitals may provide that to the state, and we are

trying to get a system in place to retrieve that data.”

As of press time, Temecula had 8,132 confirmed cases and 80 deaths, Murrieta had 9,600 confirmed cases and 140 deaths, Wildomar had 3,867 confirmed cases and 48 deaths, Lake Elsinore had 7,975 confirmed cases and 78 deaths, Menifee had 10,700 confirmed cases and 176 deaths, Hemet had 10,010 confirmed cases and 292 deaths and San Jacinto had 7,071 confirmed cases and 103 deaths.

The unincorporated communities continue to fare better in the number of cases. In Anza, only 146 confirmed cases and 2 deaths had been reported. East Hemet

had 2,228 confirmed cases and 35 deaths, French Valley had 2,641 confirmed cases and 18 deaths, Homeland had 717 confirmed cases and 13 deaths, Lakeland Village had 1,263 confirmed cases and 10 deaths, Temescal Valley had 2,770 cases and 25 confirmed deaths and Valle Vista had 1,594 confirmed cases and 25 deaths.

The recent increase in COVID cases mirrors a nationwide surge, and officials have theorized the Delta variant has helped fuel the escalation, as well as the relaxation of lockdown measures in June.

Officials said the Delta variant of COVID-19 is highly contagious, spreading more easily from person to person. State health of-

ficials 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, about 52% of all county residents have either been fully or partially 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.

Audience interrupts TVH presentation to Temecula City Council on COVID-19 stats with boos and jeers

Temecula Valley Hospital CEO Darlene Wetton and chief of staff Dr. Andrew Ho (right) provide an update on the current COVID-19 statistics at the hospital during a presentation at the Temecula City Council meeting, Aug. 10.

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Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

A presentation to Temecula City Council on COVID-19 by Temecula Valley Hospital CEO Darlene Wetton and chief of staff Dr. Andrew Ho was met with Boos and jeers from the audience during the Temecula City Council meeting, Aug. 10.

During her presentation, Wetton gave an update on the hospital as a whole. She said that the past year had put a strain on the teaching hospital that now boasts over 100 residents, but that they never strayed from their focus on quality.

She told the council that the hospital had received a comprehensive stroke center designation, its second Leapfrog Top Hospital Award in the nation and nine Leapfrog A grade awards.

“This past year we received the comprehensive stroke center designation,” she said. “We are the only one in this region with this important designation meaning that you have to travel about 60 miles in a helicopter usually to have the level of care that we have for stroke patients in this valley.

It’s a real tribute to the neurologists, neurosurgeons and the entire team at the hospital to deliver that

level of care.”

Wetton said that the partnership with the city to bring in residents makes a huge difference in the community.

“They’ve been welcomed, embraced and have a teaching experience at our hospital,” she said, adding that this year the hospital would celebrate its eighth year in the city. “We appreciate the support for that.”

Wetton said that the hospital was seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases, not only in Riverside County, but also in Temecula.

That increase includes, she said, COVID-positive patients requiring hospitalizations.

“I know when you see this on the news you think, gosh that is happening in Florida, that is happening in Texas, in Arkansas in the south, it’s happening right here in our community,” she said. “We are seeing a significant increase in COVID that is measured by the county as well as by area. It is spiking in this area.”

Wetton said the hospital was seeing a surge.

“We are seeing a significant increase in the number of patients that are being hospitalized at your localized hospitals,” she said. “I wanted to let you know that was

occurring and that the community needed to know that as well.”

Ho, who said his entire time as chief of staff at Temecula Valley Hospital has been about COVID-19, talked about what Wetton called the “importance of the vaccine and testing.”

“COVID-19 vaccine, I think certainly is a topic where we tread lightly because there are people on both sides of the spectrum,” he said. “There are people on one side who can’t fathom anyone not getting the vaccine, but yet, I have talked to a lot of people and they feel super strongly about not getting it.”

Ho said that “like most providers,” he tends to “favor the vaccine” and that the effectiveness of the vaccine can be debated due to new numbers being released daily but he still believes the best way to fight the virus is with the shot.

“The vaccine is super safe and highly, highly effective,” he said as the audience erupted into boos and jeers, leading Edwards to plead for quiet and threatening to clear the room.

As Ho tried to continue his presentation the crowd continued to shout and be disruptive leading to Mayor Pro Tem Matt Rahn jumping into the fray.

Measurements identify attachment process of E. coli eating bacteria Joe Naiman WRITER

Control of E. coli bacteria could possibly be accomplished by the introduction of predatory bacteria such as Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus, and the Aug. 1-5 SPIE optical science conference at the San Diego Convention Center included a presentation by State University of New York at New Paltz associate professor Catherine Herne on microscopy measurements of B. bacteriovorus attaching to and devouring Escherichia coli.

The Aug. 3 presentation Measuring Bacterial Attachment Forces addressed the interaction between Bdello and E. coli. Herne, who teaches in the Department of Physics at SUNY New Paltz, collaborated with Max Hartman and Carrie Smithing from the SUNY New Paltz physics department and Megan Ferguson from the Department of Chemistry at SUNY New Paltz.

Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus is an antimicrobial agent. The potential benefits of B. bacteriovorus include

clearing environmental pathogens, antibacterial treatment and periodontal health. Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus preys on other bacteria.

“When it finds a prey its prey is pretty defenseless,” Herne said.

“The bacteria finds a prey, burrows into it,” Herne said. “In the first 10 minutes it will attach to its prey and start to burrow in.”

The B. bacteriovorus then replicates. “It bursts out after three or four hours,” Herne said.

Although B. bacteriovorus is only between 0.5 microns and 1.0 microns long, it can travel up to approximately 200 microns (onefifth of a millimeter) per second.

“It swims really fast,” Herne said.

The E. coli bacteria length is usually between 1 and 2 microns.

The interaction between B. bacteriovorus and E. coli has previously been measured using atomic force microscopy.

The term “optical tweezers” refers to an instrumentation system with a focused laser beam which can hold and move a microscopic object. “What we are focusing on

is the first attachment process,” Herne said.

Many bacteria - including B. bacteriovorus - have appendages known as type IV pili. The B. bacteriovorus attaches to its prey through the pili. The SUNY New Paltz work traps a B. bacteriovorus cell in a single trap, moves that cell close to a surface with E. coli, and moves the B. bacteriovorus cell away from the surface after increasingly long periods of time.

“We know the attachment time,” Herne said. “The question we’re asking is does the Bdello stay with the E. coli or does the Bdello stay in the trap.”

The attachment force was measured. “We do this multiple times with different time spacing,” Herne said.

The pili usually ruptures at forces between 50 and 200 piconewtons with the majority of the measured ruptures occurring at approximately 100 piconewtons.

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

“Stop,” a visibly angry Rahn demanded. “If you can’t be respectful and have some level of decorum then I am going to ask the city council to move your item to another meeting. This is not how we act in the city of Temecula.”

As the crowd continued to disrupt the meeting, Edwards attempted to regain control of the unruly attendees.

“Listen, Listen,” she said.

“People have the right to express their own opinions, but they cannot interrupt the speaker,” City Attorney Peter Thorson said to cheers from the gathered crowd.

“People, please show some respect or we will take a recess,” Edwards said.

“Take a recess,” yelled someone from the crowd as Edwards called for police officers to come forward.

“Let’s just hear the rest of the doctor’s report and if people have a different opinion, they can express that during public comments later on in the meeting,” Thorson said.

Ho was allowed to continue his presentation sharing numbers and facts. He said he looked at the numbers at Temecula Valley Hospital as well as numbers at other area hospitals regarding patients

admitted with COVID-19.

“You don’t get admitted to the hospital just because you have COVID-19, you get admitted to the hospital because the physician that sees you feels that you are super sick, sick enough to be admitted,” Ho said, adding that every hospital keeps the stats of those admitted with COVID-19 as to who is vaccinated and who is not vaccinated.

“I can tell you that as of two days ago when I last ran the numbers at Temecula Valley Hospital, 97% of those patients that were sick enough to be admitted were unvaccinated,” he said.

Edwards shared her thanks to Ho and the staff of Temecula Valley Hospital for everything that they had done to help the community.

Councilmember Zak Schwank said that he understood how hard everyone at the hospital had worked over the past year.

“That’s gone vastly underappreciated,” he said. “So, I want you to know from me that I appreciate what you are doing in our community.”

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

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Temecula Chamber to host regional economic forecast

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TEMECULA – The 2021 Southwest Regional Economic Forecast is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 26, from 7 to 9:30 a.m. at the beautiful South Coast Winery Resort & Spa. This event is presented by Loma Linda University Medical Center Murrieta and Southwest

Riverside County Association of Realtors. Join us to receive an engaging economic report and projection of Southern Riverside County. The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with the UC, Riverside School of Business Center for Economic Forecasting who boasts the most rigorous, accurate and unbiased economic forecast and analysis available.

Event presenting speakers are Christopher Thornberg, Ph.D., director of the UC, Riverside School of Business Center for Economic Forecasting and Development and an adjunct professor at the school and Suzanne Holland, director of the Riverside County Office of Economic Development.

Thornberg is also the Founding Partner of Beacon Economics LLC. An expert in economic and revenue forecasting, regional economics, economic policy, and

labor and real estate markets, Thornberg has consulted for private industry, cities, counties and public agencies. He became nationally known for forecasting the subprime mortgage market crash that began in 2007 and was one of the few economists on record to predict the global economic recession that followed. Thornberg holds a Ph.D. in Business Economics from The Anderson School at UCLA, and a B.S. degree in Business Administration from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Holland has dedicated the past 25 years to public service. Starting her career with the County of Riverside in May 1996, she has served as an executive in Economic and Community Development, Finance, Library and Community Services. Her diverse background has been instrumental in preparing organizations to adapt to unforeseen challenges and opportunities

as well as encouraging innovation in the workplace.

Local city development updates will be delivered by Canyon Lake City Manager Chris Mann, Lake Elsinore City Manager Jason Simpson, Menifee City Manager Armando Villa, Murrieta City Manager Kim Summers, Temecula City Manager Aaron Adams and the City of Wildomar’s Economic Development Director/Public Information Officer Kimberly Davidson.

This regional economic forecast will cover topics such as ongoing impacts, economic data and trends, with each of our local city managers giving an update on their city’s status and future projects.

This event will not only provide crucial information about where we are headed but also help you plan strategically for the rest of 2021 and beyond.

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City of Menifee receives 10th Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting MENIFEE – The City of Menifee’s Finance team has once again received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). This accomplishment marks the 10th year receiving this prestigious award, which is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting.

“To have earned this award for 10 years is a testament to the professionalism of Menifee’s Finance Department,” City Manager Ar-

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The report was judged by an impartial panel and determined to meet the high standards of the GFOA program. These standards include demonstrating a “spirit of

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Legendary singer songwriter Toby Keith to perform at Pala Casino Spa Resort PALA – Pala Casino Spa Resort is proud to announce that tickets are officially on sale for Toby Keith’s Country Comes To Town Tour, a world-class performance scheduled for Friday, Sept. 17 at Pala’s Starlight Amphitheater.

“Pala Casino is thrilled to welcome legendary singer and songwriter, Toby Keith, to our state-of-the-art Starlight Theater,” Coley McAvoy, representative for Pala Casino Spa Resort, said.

“As the Entertainment Capital of Southern California, we are proud to continue to offer our guests with the best entertainment options in the region. We look forward to announcing more, big-name entertainment acts in the coming months.”

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SBA announces plan to open supplemental grants for Shuttered Venue Operators Grant applicants WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration is announcing a call to all eligible Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) applicants seeking economic aid for live entertainment small businesses, nonprofits and venues. New applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. PT Friday, Aug. 20. The SVOG program has so far awarded $8.4 billion in grants to more than 10,800 businesses to assist in getting the nation’s cultural institutions, which are critical to the economy and were among the first to shutter, back on track.

While the application portal will close to new applicants, the SBA will continue delivering economic aid to help venues recover by providing critical relief through the supplemental awards program. Later this month the SBA will open the program for supplemental SVOGs for 50%

of the original award amount, capped at $10 million (initial and supplemental combined). Details will be announced at a later date.

Additionally, to ensure no eligible venue is left behind, the SBA is currently accepting, by invitation, applications for reconsideration of award amounts and appeals. This rare opportunity gives applicants a chance to prove their eligibility and reverse a prior decision. SBA is committed to delivering relief to entertainment venues through these various options. Should the need arise, the SBA may reopen the portal or make other adjustments to its plan to best meet the needs of small businesses.

“After making much-needed improvements to this vital program, we’ve made swift progress getting more than $8 billion in funds into the hands of more than 10,800 performing arts venues and other related businesses – two-thirds of

which employ less than 10 employees. These small businesses suffered disproportionate impacts from the pandemic and were often left out of early rounds of relief,” SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman said. “However, we also know so many small businesses continue to struggle. That’s why, as this program nears the finish line, we’re providing additional funding options for our hardest-hit venues through our supplemental awards program, which will provide another critical lifeline to ensure businesses can reopen and stay open.”

“Simply stated, the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant was our lifeline. The grant has allowed us to return to full operation, including staffing and programming,” President and CEO of The Palace, a theater in Stamford, Connecticut, Michael Moran, said. “In early 2020, we planned for closing just

three or four weeks. As the pandemic continued to worsen, so did our fears of never reopening. The Palace closed for 15 months, with expenses continuing to accumulate against bleak revenue prospects.

The SVOG grant through the SBA saved us and can be credited with not only our recovery but that of Stamford’s entire theater district.”

Moran continued, “Our theatrical community is so appreciative of the exceptional support of the SBA. The program and funds ensure the preservation of our community, allowing artists and audiences the unique experience of joy and enrichment through the arts.”

Since receiving the SVOG, The Palace and other venues have raised their curtains and welcomed back artists and audiences.

SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center is available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

ET to provide technical assistance with the SVOG application portal and can be reached at (800) 6592955 or, for the deaf and hard-ofhearing, at (800) 877-8339. For additional information on SBA’s Economic Relief programs, visit COVID-19 relief options (sba. gov).

Further, SBA’s resource partners, including SCORE Mentors, Small Business Development Centers, Women’s Business Centers and Veterans Business Outreach Centers, are available to provide entities with individual guidance on their applications. Applicants can find a local resource partner via a Zip Code search at http:// www.sba.gov/local-assistance.

For weekly SVOG funding data reports, visit www.sba.gov/svog.

Submitted by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

City of Temecula aligns with Riverside County on Workforce and Economic Development TEMECULA – The City of Temecula announces a new partnership with the Riverside County Workforce Development Division and the County of Riverside Office of Economic Development to fulfill local business workforce needs and provide access to additional resources. This City and County interface is the latest alliance and joins existing commerce support systems, which include the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center, and the Economic Development Coalition, both located at the TVE², a city operated facility. Temecula Mayor Maryann Edwards commented, “The City of Temecula strives to be business forward and is proud of this new collaborative effort and important operation. We are thrilled to be working together toward a common goal of ensuring success for our business community.”

The Workforce Development and Office of Economic Development Teams are available to assist Temecula Valley businesses with an abundance of staffing, employee retention, financial and other business assistance tools. The Workforce Development Team can analyze your HR require-

ments, develop hiring criteria, and advertise for your employee recruitment. They can also screen, test and assess applicants, and provide training programs. Chair of the Riverside County Workforce Development Board, Patrick Ellis, remarked, “We are excited to offer the benefits of this new alliance to the community of Temecula.”

The pandemic-caused reduction and temporary closures of many establishments resulted in employee vacancies, which now need to be filled as Temecula’s economy rebounds. Ellis continued, “As businesses urgently accelerate the rehiring processes, The City of Temecula’s cooperation with Riverside County Workforce Development has created yet another cornerstone for connecting local companies with vital workforce.”

Suzanne Holland, Director, Riverside County Office of Economic Development, added, “This is an example of a strong partnership that not only fosters economic development efforts for the region but also provides access to multiple resources for the business community. We are excited to join the city of Temecula in creating this valuable opportunity to

Chance Edmondson selected to serve on the EVMWD Board of Directors LAKE ELSINORE – The Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District board of directors selected and swore in Chance Edmondson to serve as the Division 3 director in the EVMWD service area Thursday, Aug. 12.

The vacant position, which encompasses Lakeland Village, areas west of Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, and unincorporated areas west of Interstate 15, was previously held

by Jared McBride, who resigned in June.

Edmondson, who has a strong public works background, is a business owner and a licensed general engineering contractor in the city of Lake Elsinore. He has served his communities in a variety of roles, including chairman of the board for the Lake Elsinore Chamber of Commerce and presi-

dent of the Lake Elsinore Rotary Club. He has been recognized by the Lake Elsinore Unified School District’s Heroes in Education Awards and received several citizens awards for service to the community. Edmonson resides in the city of Wildomar.

“We are pleased to have Mr. Edmondson join the EVMWD board of directors,” Phil Williams, president of the board, said. “His knowledge and involvement in the community will be a great benefit in assisting in serving our community.”

The Board meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, from 4-5:30 p.m. at District headquarters, 31315 Chaney Street, Lake Elsinore.

Submitted by Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District.

invest in elevating the County of Riverside’s economic profile.” The County of Riverside Office of Economic Development is available to offer support to businesses looking to grow or expand in the County of Riverside. They work with more than 75 economic development partners to foster growth and build assets in communities across the County. Through effective collaboration, the Office of Economic Development creates and supports Opportunity and Foreign Trade Zones, Entrepreneurial Development, Financial Resources, Demographics and more.

These services are offered free of charge to Temecula Valley businesses and are located virtually, by phone or in-person at the TVE² by appointment. The Riverside County Workforce Development Division and the County of Riverside Office of Economic Development join the SBDC and EDC, who are already offering services out of the TVE². The TVE² serves as the City’s regional business resource center in providing a onestop shop of fundamental services for both businesses and individual employees.

For more information or to

schedule a workforce solutions appointment, contact Workforce Development team member AnthonyShaw@rivco.org or EmployerServices@rivco.org. To connect with a Riverside County Office of Economic Development

representative, contact BizInfo@ rivco.org or (951) 955-0493. The TVE² is located at 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, CA 92590.

Submitted by the city of Temecula.

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Volume 21, Issue 34

Prep football preview as excitement mounts for a full season JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

The wait is over for many high school football teams in Southwest Riverside County. Not the wait to play football, per se, as most schools were able to squeeze in a shortened season earlier this year amid the pandemic. But the wait to play a full season, and have playoff s, and even the possibility of State Bowl games, is fi nally over.

There are some local programs that have not played the sport competitively in over a year, but that was by choice due to weary planning from the COVID-19 crisis that would have put their programs in jeopardy of having to Band-Aid the season.

Perris was one of the only comprehensive public schools in the local area that did not play football games in the spring. The Panthers received district approval to play, but certain logistics, like transportation to and from practices, led to the program only having around 14 players available for the spring season. Other schools, especially charter schools like Santa Rosa and Temecula Prep, also took the season off , but are ready to hit the fi eld to see where they stand.

Coming off the shortest season ever, where there were no playoff s or renowned league championship titles, high school football teams across the area have been hard at work over the summer. Many programs open their 2021-2022 season with Week Zero games this week as Friday night lights make a triumphant return to the area. Is a full season guaranteed?

No. Nothing is guaranteed as long as COVID-19 is still lurking, but schools are taking the appropriate precautions the best they can in order to get a full season in.

Will there be hills to climb? Of course, especially when positive test results come in. Last week, the Centennial football team had to cancel its season opener against Mater Dei because two players

tested positive for coronavirus and others had to quarantine after COVID-19 contact tracing. The showdown between the two Southern California powerhouses was a highly anticipated match-up and there are several other phenomenal matchups slated to be played this year as well. Non-league clashes between some of the best programs in the Inland area and league games that could decide championships are in danger as new COVID variants pop up and the spread of the virus continues, even with vaccinations on the rise.

The run for a league title starts Friday, Oct. 1, so local teams have the next six weeks to work out the kinks with testing and staying healthy, while at the same time tearing up the gridiron during the preseason. With all that said, here is a look at some of the top local teams, and players, to be on the watch for.

VISTA MURRIETA (5-0 in Senior quarterback, Brady Jones, returns to lead the Vista Murrieta offense as they search for another spring; 8-4 in 2019): The BronValley News/David Canales photo Southwestern League title. cos were impressive in the spring and will be seeking the program’s third straight Southwestern League championship. Senior quarterback Brady Jones is back to lead the off ense, and UCLA-bound tight end Jack Pedersen has returned for his senior season. Jones is one of the steadiest quarterbacks in the Inland area. In fi ve games last season, he completed 67% of his passes for 942 yards and 10 TDs. Pederson is one of the top all-around high school tight ends in the nation and returns to Vista Murrieta after spending a year at IMG Academy.

Vista Murrieta always excels in special teams and the defense will be led by linebacker AJ Poyer, the co-Defensive Player of the Year in the Southwestern League this past spring.

Season opener: Aug. 20 vs.

Norco at Vista Murrieta High School, 7 p.m.

MURRIETA VALLEY (3-2 in spring; 8-3 in 2019): The Nighthawks once again will have one of Player to watch, Chaparral running back Hunter Roddy (33), set a school record by rushing for 405 yards in a Southwestern League game.

Murrieta Valley’s Brandon Rose, a Utah commit, has thrown for 4,502 yards and 41 TDs over 16 career starts for the Nighthawks.

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Chaparral quarterback, Caron Tyler, will dive into another season under center, returning for his junior season this year.

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the most productive off ensive units in the area, with senior quarterback Brandon Rose and junior receiver Tiger Bachmeier among the best at their positions. Rose, a Utah commit, has put up big numbers since taking over the offense.

He has thrown for 4,502 yards and 41 TDs over 16 career starts.

Bachmeier was impressive in his fi rst season with the Nighthawks catching 33 passes for 600 yards and six touchdowns during the spring. Players to watch include senior Jake Steele and younger brother Jason, who will be forces on the line for the Nighthawks.

Jake, a 6-foot-4, 280-pound tackle, has committed to San Jose State.

The big question is on the other side of the ball at Murrieta Valley.

Giving up 37.4 points per game on defense during the spring will make it hard to win a Southwestern League title.

Season opener: Aug. 20 vs.

Paloma Valley at Murrieta Valley High School, 7 p.m.

CHAPARRAL (4-1 in spring; 7-4 in 2019): The Pumas should be in the mix for a league championship again this season even though their off ense did lose some talented linemen to graduation.

Junior quarterback Caron Tyler and senior running back Hunter Roddy are primed for big seasons, especially Roddy, who is headed to Army next year. He has rushed for 1,568 yards and 27 TDs in nine starts with the Pumas.

The defense should be strong with linebacker Cody Stordahl leading the way. The four-year starter has averaged 10.5 tackles per game throughout his career.

Season opener: Aug. 20 vs. San Marcos Mission Hills at Chaparral High School, 7 p.m.

RANCHO VERDE (5-0 in spring; 11-1 in 2019): The Mustangs flattened the competition during the spring, outscoring opponents 193-21 over fi ve games.

The program will look to continue

that success with new coach Lawrence Duncan taking the reins from Pete Duff y. Landon DeBruyn was impressive during the spring season and will be back under center for his junior year. The junior QB had 587 yards passing and threw for 6 TDs in just three games.

Rancho Verde’s defense will be led by lineman Kamren Ware. The senior, who is only 5-foot-10, often gets the best of opposing off ensive linemen with his shear strength and quickness off the snap.

Season opener: Aug. 20 vs.

Kaiser Other top players to be on the watch for around the area include: Offense: Senior, Donovan Harvey, who had a breakthrough season for Elsinore during the spring.

Harvey led the Inland area with 932 rushing yards and scored 13 TDs in only fi ve games.

Defense: Senior, Cade Moran, linebacker from Murrieta Mesa.

The 6-foot-2, 230-pounder has averaged 10 tackles per game the past two seasons.

Notable games to add to your calendar: Aug. 20, Norco at Vista Murrieta: This should be one of the top games in Week 0, as this spring’s Big VIII and Southwestern League shortened season champions square off against one another.

Sept. 3, Apple Valley at Murrieta Valley: In what promises to be a high-scoring aff air, two of the state’s top quarterbacks, Jayden Denegal (Apple Valley) and Brandon Rose (Murrieta Valley), will go toe-to-toe to lead their off enses.

Oct. 1, Vista Murrieta at Chaparral: The opening week of Southwestern League play includes this terrifi c matchup between two of the top contenders in the league. Vista Murrieta pulled out an exhilarating 34-33 victory during the spring. see FOOTBALL, page C-2

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SPORTS

Under-18 World Baseball Cup postponed to 2022

WBSC event will be rescheduled due to continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC), in partnership with USA Baseball and the Sarasota-Bradenton Local Organizing Committee recently announced the postponement of the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup due to the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic both domestically and internationally.

The event was set to take place from Sept. 10-19, 2021, at Ed Smith Stadium and LECOM Park, the Spring Training homes of the Baltimore Orioles and the Pittsburgh Pirates, respectively. The new dates for the event in 2022 will be announced at a later time.

All tickets already purchased for the 2021 event will be refunded in a timely manner. Updated ticketing information will be provided when the rescheduled dates are announced.

“As we continue to monitor the global COVID-19 pandemic, the WBSC, as well as our hosts and all concerned stakeholders, consider the rescheduling of the U-18 Baseball World Cup to 2022 to be the best and safest course of action,” WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari said. “While the decision is disappointing, it is taken with the safety of all participants in mind.

I am confident that our U.S. hosts next year will be able to deliver a fantastic U-18 Baseball World Cup, where fans can fill the stadiums and cheer on their favorite National Teams, building upon the wave of momentum for our

sport following the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

There was a lot of disappointment felt locally in the Temecula Valley as this is a premier baseball event that could help put some of the top players on the map.

“We fully support the decision in light of the continued impact the coronavirus pandemic is having around the globe,” Paul Seiler, USA Baseball’s Executive Director and CEO, said. “Ultimately, it is about protecting the health and safety of the players, coaches and staff, as well as the local communities, and this decision allows us to achieve that to the best of our abilities. We will continue to move forward and be ready to host a truly spectacular event in front of our home fans next year.”

The WBSC awarded the hosting rights to the United States, and Bradenton and Sarasota, Florida, due to its tremendous resume of hosting international and youth sports competitions, including the 2017 World Rowing Championships and the 2017-2018 International Triathlon World Cups.

Located on Florida’s Gulf Coast region, Bradenton and Sarasota are south of Tampa Bay and are known for award-winning beaches and a long history of arts and culture.

“We completely support the World Baseball Softball Confederation and USA Baseball’s decision to postpone this year’s event,” Virginia Haley, president of Visit Sarasota County, said.

“The safety and well-being of our visitors is our top priority, and we understand the current challenges

The WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup, which was set to take place in September, has been postponed due to the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic both domestically and internationally.

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faced particularly by international competitions. We look forward to collaborating with our partners over the next year to ensure the 2022 World Cup is a truly unforgettable experience for our visiting teams and fans.”

“The World Baseball Softball Confederation has the full support of the Bradenton Area Sports Department in its decision to

postpone this year’s tournament,” Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Elliot Falcione said. “We look forward to continue working with USA Baseball to make the U-18 Baseball World Cup a wonderful experience for the teams and visitors in 2022, and to introducing the international baseball community to the Bradenton-Sarasota area.”

Fans can continue to receive updates about the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup by visiting www.

SarasotaBradenton2021.com or by following @SARBRAD on Instagram and Twitter. Fans are also encouraged to follow @WBSC on all social media channels.

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

USA Baseball adds Baseball For All to its membership programs Baseball For All aims to build gender equity in baseball across America JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

USA Baseball recently announced that Baseball For All has joined the organization as its newest General Member. Baseball For All is a nonprofit organization focused on building gender equity in baseball by providing girls across America opportunities to play, coach and lead.

Prospective USA Baseball members are presented to the Board of Directors before being carefully reviewed and vetted by an internal committee. Selected members conduct programs in baseball or are organizations interested in the advancement of baseball in the United States and throughout the world.

“Baseball For All’s mission perfectly aligns with our core values as the national governing body for baseball in the United States and we are thrilled to welcome them as our newest general member,” Jenny Dalton-Hill, Chair of USA Baseball’s Membership Committee, said. “Baseball For All has contributed numerous opportuni-

ties for young girls across the United States to play baseball and has sustained tremendous growth in its brief history. We cannot wait to provide support to this organization and these young girls and celebrate their positive impact on the baseball landscape in our country.”

“It’s been a longtime goal for Baseball For All to become a USA Baseball member, and we are honored to be a part of this community,” Dr. Justine Siegal, Ph.D., said. “In 2019, about half of the USA Baseball Women’s National Team had previously participated in Baseball For All programming, and now, as members, we are so proud to be able to continue our work to create opportunities that will help build the future of baseball for girls.”

Baseball For All, which has ties to the Temecula Valley (Monarchs Baseball), is led by Dr. Justine Siegal, Ph.D. She was the first to throw batting practice for an MLB Club when she did so for Cleveland during Spring Training in 2011. In 2015, she became MLB’s first female coach when she served as a guest instructor at the Oakland

Female baseball teams from the Baseball For All organization, like the L.A. Monarchs, who have representation in Temecula, will now be part of USA Baseball’s member organization.

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Athletics’ fall instructional league for prospects. She then went on to earn a role as the Mental Performance Coach for Team Israel during the World Baseball Classic Qualifier in 2016. Siegal was

Murrieta Valley’s Tiger Bachmeier caught 33 passes for 600 yards and six touchdowns during the shortened spring season in 2021.

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FOOTBALL from page C-1 Oct. 1, North at Orange Vista: The Sunbelt League kicks off with this game between North and Orange Vista, who did not play during the spring and have split

their previous two meetings. Both teams look to be title favorites.

Oct. 22, Murrieta Valley at Vista Murrieta: This crosstown rivalry always puts fans in the bleachers and brings a theatrical show to the field. Vista Murrieta

topped Murrieta Valley 51-41 in their most recent showdown and with two top QBs returning to the mix, things could go either way.

Defense will be key in a win.

Oct. 29, Citrus Hill at San Jacinto: This game usually decides

named one of the top-100 people in MLB by USA Today in 2006, and her Oakland A’s jersey currently hangs in Cooperstown at the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

For more information about

Baseball For All, visit www.baseballforall.com.

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

Player to watch, Elsinore’s senior running back Donovan Harvey, led the Inland area with 932 rushing yards and scored 13 TDs over the shortened spring season in 2021.

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the Mountain Pass League championship. Despite San Jacinto winning the past two contests, Citrus Hill has dominated the series for more than a decade.

Photos and sports scores/stats/ highlights can be submitted to

sports@reedermedia.com. Stats, standings, results provided by MaxPreps, local ADs, fans of the game and the Valley News Sports Department.

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

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Temecula’s Matalasi Faapito named WAC Freshman of the Year

Matalasi Faapito, a former Great Oak softball standout, who was playing at New Mexico State this past Valley News/New Mexico State courtesy photo year, was named WAC Freshman of the Year.

JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

The Western Athletic Conference recently announced its 2021 All-WAC teams and former Great

Oak standout, Matalasi Faapito, who was playing at New Mexico State, was named WAC Freshman of the Year.

Faapito, a pitcher from Temecula, earned the WAC Freshman

of the Year honors after batting .379 with seven multi-hit games, four doubles, six home runs and 11 RBIs over 18 WAC games. She ranked third in home runs, fourth in slugging percentage (.759),

sixth in hits (22) and seventh in batting average (.456). In addition to her performance at the plate, Faapito also dominated in the circle as she went undefeated to earn a league-best nine wins.

Matalasi Faapito signed on with New Mexico State after graduating high school in 2019. As a freshman in Las Cruces, she put together an outstanding 2021 season, but she admitted that it has always been a dream to play in the SEC. Despite the momentous year Faapito had, the red-shirt freshman made the difficult decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal.

“The first day that I officially got in the portal, colleges were contacting me,” she said. “Coach (Samantha) Ricketts was the first one to call me. It was all so intense and overwhelming. With the help of my family, I was able to stay calm through the process better.”

As great as the 2021 season went for Faapito personally, she feels that there are some things that she can improve upon that will make her an even better player at Mississippi State.

“I feel really good about the season, but obviously I can go up from what I did last year,” Faapito said. “I know that I can always get better. With hitting and pitching, I

want to strive to get more batters out, hit more home runs and get more RBIs. I am just going to continue to work for my team, my new team.”

Mississippi State ended the season on a real tear. A difficult season turned around and the Bulldogs wound up in the NCAA tournament. Faapito believes that she can come in and help the team build on those late season successes.

“When I first touched down in Mississippi, it felt like a home away from home,” Faapito said.

“Even though it is a long way from California, it just felt like home.

The coaches there accepted me and made me feel like I am their daughter. I felt a real connection with the team and all the coaches.

Knowing that my cousin Chloe (Malau’ulu) is playing there and that I am going to be able to play with her just gave me the best home away from home feeling. I am going to work hard to represent my family, Coach Ricketts, and our team. It’s been awesome to go through this process, talk to schools and then find the perfect fit at Mississippi State.”

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

Chaparral volleyball wins second straight Citrus Valley tournament JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

The Chaparral Lady Pumas volleyball team has been hard at work getting ready for the tough season ahead. Earlier this month the 2019 champs were undefeated in D1 pool play and went 7-0 at the Queens Court volleyball tournament, making it to the semifinals before falling. Upland went on to win their division, but Chaparral got right back on the horse and took to the courts at Citrus Valley High School this past weekend.

“We were one point away from the finals in the Queens Court tournament,” the program said via Twitter. “We are grateful to be back on the court again.”

It didn’t take long for the Lady Pumas to showcase their skills as they went 5-0 in the Citrus Valley tournament with key wins over

The Chaparral Lady Pumas went 7-0 at the Queens Court volleyball tournament, before falling in the semifinals.

Chaparral’s volleyball team are back-to-back champions of the Citrus Valley tournament.

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Temescal Canyon, Oak Hills and Bonita during the two-day event.

The win marked back-to-back championships in the Citrus Valley

preseason action. Chaparral will open Southwestern League action at home against Vista Murrieta Tuesday, Sept. 14, at 5:30 p.m.

tournament for the Lady Pumas, who will be back on the court this week to take on Santiago and Temescal Canyon, again, in

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EDUCATION

New Student Art Mural unveiled at Sam Hicks Monument Park celebrating National Women’s Equality Day TEMECULA ─ The City of Temecula, Community Services Department and the Temecula Valley Museum announce a new Student Art Mural at Sam Hicks Monument Park, 28300 Mercedes Street, celebrating National Women’s Equality Day. The Student Art Mural Project seeks to support emerging artists by providing a space to showcase their craft. Each month, student artists have the opportunity, facilitated by Bigfoot Graphics, to paint a mural on varying topics.

This month, in celebration of National Women’s Equality Day, Aug. 26, this mural has a Women’s Equality theme and was created

by Bigfoot Graphics art instructor

Katinka Clementsmith and art students Margaret and Sarah Ozolins, Aja Pederson (age 11), and Reese Lockerman (age 11).

Their collective goal was to inspire young girls to follow their dreams and encourage other role models to be their inspiration.

These artists painted a variety of girls dreaming of reaching goals that are either not yet afforded to women, or that are uncommon for women today.

“We hope to inspire a new generation of girls to continue changing our world in a direction of equality for all,” the team said in a joint statement.

In celebration of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the

Constitution Aug. 26, 1920, and to remind us of the struggles of the past, present and future, the United States Congress designated Aug. 26 as Women’s Equality Day in 1971. Women’s Equality Day commemorates the passage of women’s suffrage in the U.S. and reminds us of the hurdles overcome by the heroic women who faced violence and discrimination to gain the right to vote.

“The City of Temecula honors the legacy of those who fought for women’s right to vote by providing this opportunity for art instructors and students to display their mural on Women’s Equality today,” Temecula Mayor Maryann Edwards said. “This mural is not only color-

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ful and inspiring for young girls, but also seeks to inspire all of us to be role models in our quest for equality for all.”

The mural is currently on display at Sam Hicks Monument Park. The museum also celebrates Women’s Equality Day through facts and free crafts in the Temecula Valley Woman’s Club Art

and Education Room. The Student Art Mural Project is organized by Temecula Valley Museum. Local art students are invited to paint murals on canvas that will be displayed at Sam Hicks Monument Park monthly. For more information, (951) 694-6450.

Submitted by City of Temecula, Community Services Department.

Tips for dorm room and campus safety TEMECULA – Life on a college campus can be exciting, especially for freshmen enjoying their first taste of life away from home. As exciting as campus life can be, it also can be a bit nerve-wracking for students who have never before had to fend for themselves.

Administrators and security personnel work to make school environments as safe as possible, but incidents can happen on any campus. According to a recent report from Campus Safety and Security, there were 38,100 reported criminal offenses, including burglary and identity theft, on college campuses in the United States in 2017.

Students need not live in fear on campus, but embracing various safety measures can make life at school that much safer.

Hide or lock up valuables. You never know what may catch the eye of a thief. Devices and cash are near the top of lists of most commonly stolen possessions, but

a desperate student may steal notes or even expensive textbooks if he or she is struggling. Always close doors and lock dorm rooms when leaving. Keep valuables out of sight at school. Consider buying a dorm room safe and lock your locker at all times.

Prepare for emergencies. Research the school’s policies on emergency preparedness. Some have text alert systems for emergency situations like adverse weather conditions, while others have clear guidelines on what students should do if they feel threatened in any way.

Participate in fire drills and learn the nearest exits and protocols for emergency evacuations.

Utilize the buddy system. Most campuses are safe to move around, but it can’t hurt to schedule certain classes, particularly if they take place after dark, with a friend so you can walk to and from classes together. Security experts say that elevators and stairwells are com-

mon places for assailants to target victims. If you ever feel uncomfortable, trust your instincts and err on the side of caution.

Install window alarms. Many retailers sell battery-operated window alarms that can be adhered to windows. The alarms will activate if the window is opened or the glass breaks. These alarms can provide extra security even if your dorm room isn’t on the ground floor.

Be alert when ridesharing. The safety resource Safety.com says rideshare crimes are on the rise.

Always identify your driver and vehicle before getting in and ask the driver to identify your name, as he or she will have it and your destination. Wait for the ride in a safe place, and try to avoid riding alone.

Maintain personal health. Be sure to visit the doctor and stay current on necessary vaccinations, such as the one for meningococcal disease.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the risk for

Students need not live in fear on campus, but embracing various safety measures can make life at school that much safer.

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meningococcal disease in college students is slightly higher than the risk in other teens and young adults who are not attending college. Other communicative diseases can spread more easily on campus as well.

Campus and dorm safety is multifaceted. Informed students can reduce their risk of being involved in accidents or being targeted by criminals.

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JDS paves the way to further students’ education TEMECULA – Did you know only about 18% of adults with disabilities are employed? Although this is harsh and unsettling, statistics like these make it apparent that there is still a stigma that surrounds hiring someone who isn’t neurotypical. Sadly, JDS knows people with disabilities and those on the autism spectrum have a hard time obtaining competitive employment opportunities and an even harder time finding a career to match their interests and goals.

Oftentimes, the jobs offered to this population do not include high-demand or high-growth career opportunities. Instead, it is janitorial or just something to punch the clock i.e., busy work.

Autism and learning disabilities are generally associated with atypical language and communication, social interaction, motor coordination and sensory

processing issues. Yes, these are some of the struggles those with special needs can experience, but doesn’t everyone face difficulties in their lives? People with special needs are just impacted uniquely and are affected by personal and environmental challenges. These barriers can cause them to have issues completing something without the proper guidance or support. However, what is often forgotten is that their abilities can offer a great deal of success in the workplace. For example, those on the spectrum can memorize information quickly, think and learn visually, express exceptional honesty, loyalty and reliability. In addition, they have a very strong adherence to rules and routines.

Just like employees, employers just need to be better equipped with training solutions. Doing so can simply accommodate a

neurodiverse community within the workplace. There has been a small shift in workforce development due to training programs and the fact that massive businesses such as Google are hiring individuals with special needs. More employers are realizing this population’s diverse talents that in turn make them extremely valuable candidates.

JDS Creative Academy, a nonprofit located in Temecula, is a neurodiverse workplace and truly values differences. The organization works hard to be a safe place for those with special needs to learn, grow and build the skills required to have a career in video production. Instead of focusing on disabilities, JDSCA highlights abilities and passions.

JDS Creative Academy’s jobtraining program is reaching for new heights. Beyond providing

participants the skills necessary to obtain a career in video production, JDSCA is stepping into paid internships in hopes to also provide a workable career pathway.

The idea behind this is simple: place job-training participants in internships in the community that align with JDSCA’s program curriculum, whether that be social media and video production work, or marketing and corporate storytelling. While participating in the internship, each participant will have a 1-1 supportive coach to be with them to help make the transition from the training environment to the work environment.

Currently, the organization is in its early stages of identifying the community business partners and is excited about the opportunities ahead.

You might be surprised to hear that it doesn’t take much to ensure

your workplace is dedicated to accessibility for all. There are some amazing resources such as the National Disability Institute which provides assistance to the public workforce to achieve equal opportunities for all. The first step can be as simple as considering a partnership with an organization like JDS Creative Academy. You can think of this opportunity as a reciprocal relationship. Our special needs job-training participants get to work as valued employees and you gain an amazing candidate to help bring your business to the next level, with no payroll cost to your bottom line.

“Kindness begins with the understanding that we all struggle,” Charles Glassman said.

Submitted by JDS Creative Academy.

Noli Indian School students return to campus

Incoming Noli Indian School senior Frank Moreno made his way to various stops to complete his registration July 29.

Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Noli Indian School students were welcomed back for in-person classes after more than a full school year spent on distance learning. Registration took place a week before the start of classes, and it went as smoothly and effortlessly as anticipated.

In the past, registration took place on the first day of school but allowing students to visit the campus with parents or guardians before starting the semester had many advantages. Staff helped the students obtain their school handbook, schedule, PE clothes, Chromebook, a planner, a student photo ID card and information on transportation, if needed. Student and Parent Portal access was provided with assistance from Office Manager Raeann Wood.

Attendance Clerk Millie Arres helped with the completion of emergency cards and supplied contact information.

After checking in with staff member Tanya Briones-Rivera and receiving a campus map, incoming senior Frank Moreno made his way to the various stops to complete his registration. Accompanied by his grandfather, Robert

Moreno Sr., he was re-enrolling after two years attending schools elsewhere.

“I really enjoyed the culture classes here and I want to try football,” Frank, 17, said about his reasons for returning to Noli. He said it took a lot of self-discipline to keep up with things while distance learning and he was looking forward to being in a classroom setting again.

Frank plans to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps after graduation but has an interest in agriculture and would like to have his own farm in the future. Robert Moreno served in the Marines for four years and said the experience put him on a path of responsibility “plus you get to serve your country, which is honorable.”

Culture teacher Tashina Miranda Ornelas has two children attending Noli this year, sixth grader Kolókolomay Témanxwanvish and freshman Daigan Cyhan. She said teaching from home during the pandemic gave her an opportunity to be with her children more, which she enjoyed. Miranda Ornelas has taught at Noli since 2005 and said the advance registration process is a welcome change.

“It really helps prepare the students,” she said. “I also like that parents can come in and be part

Saffel named to spring 2021 dean’s list at Hiram College HIRAM, OH – Hiram College is pleased to announce that Kaitlyn Saffel of Lake Elsinore was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester.

Dean’s list recognition is awarded each semester to students who,

during the semester, complete 12 or more hours of graded coursework at Hiram College with a semester grade-point average of 3.6 or better.

For more information, visit www.hiram.edu.

Submitted by Hiram College.

Karen Bowen named to Troy University Chancellor’s List TROY, AL – Karen Bowen of Murrieta has been named to the Chancellor’s List at Troy University for the summer semester/Term 5 of the 2020-2021 academic year.

The Chancellor’s List honors

full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who earn a grade-point average of 4.0.

Submitted by Troy University.

of the process.”

The school, located at the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians Reservation, serves more than 110 students in grades 6 through 12. In a letter to parents and guardians, Principal Donovan Post explained what will be a little different from what students had before the March 2020 shutdown of the campus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I would like to thank each and every one of you for all the support you provided your students during the lockdown,” he said. “I understand how difficult it was to balance work and school for several children in your household while we were on the distance learning model. Now that the school is reopening, it is my hope that life for you and your students will get back to a state of pre-pandemic normal.”

A few campus changes will greet students as the cafeteria is now a 24 foot by 10 foot snack bar type building with a pass-through window. Lunch Attendant BrionesRivera will be helping serve meals in to-go containers for students to enjoy in an outdoor setting. Noli’s Business Manager Genna Santini said eventually the building can be utilized as a student store, after all restrictions have eased and a new cafeteria can be built. The previous cafeteria has been repurposed into a new science classroom.

Another change is the addition of a 36 foot by 64 foot triple wide portable building that has been divided in half to house a teacher’s lounge on one side and the School Resource Officer and a dedicated nurse’s office with a quarantine room on the other. The transportation department has been moved off-campus to the old Soboba casino, where the fleet of buses are parked.

All classrooms have received new desks that can be connected

for group collaboration and activities or kept separate to meet social distancing requirements, which is how they will be utilized for now.

While Elizabeth LaCella has been a familiar face on campus as a teacher for nearly 15 years, her role as Academic Coordinator started during the pandemicrelated closure. She is the one who streamlined the registration process and Santini said it will help students be less stressed on the first day of classes. LaCella credits its success to having such a strong team partnership all week long.

“It was an ultimate success and something we will continue to use for years to come,” Post said.

“The students are prepared with everything they need, which is a good way to jump-start a new school year.”

Post said that academically speaking, educators everywhere expect that most students will be about two years behind due to the pandemic. “We did everything we could to provide rigor in the classes but we know we’ve got to bridge some learning gaps, especially in reading and math,” he said.

He said the difficulty will be in teaching at the appropriate grade level while trying to fill in any potholes in learning the students may have. Post said this can be accomplished through scaffold learning, which comprises many techniques that allow extra support to students. “Being a smaller school helps, too,” Post said. “Our afterschool tutoring will be needed more than ever.”

Post said that one upside to the pandemic-caused school shutdown was that the teachers and administration at Noli developed a lot of parental involvement. He said this coming year will put an emphasis on teamwork more than ever. LaCella said having Parent

Portal access set up during registration will be another advantage to keeping the strong lines of communications open.

Post let families know what to expect when school returns to five days a week full-time faceto-face instruction. Three minutes have been added to each passing period. “This was designed to give students more time to wash hands and sanitize” with several handwashing and liquid hand sanitizing stations set up throughout the campus.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines will be followed, and students will be required to keep 3 feet of distance from others. The school will have an extended late start on Wednesdays so the school can undergo a deep cleaning, which will also take place after school is dismissed on Fridays.

All buses will be deep cleaned before and after students are transported. Temperatures will be taken before getting on a bus and before entering the campus. Any student with a 100-degree or higher temperature will not be allowed on the bus or school grounds.

Masks will be required while students are indoors but can be removed while outdoors during passing periods, breaks and PE classes. No outside food or drink will be allowed on campus during school hours, however refillable water bottles will be allowed.

“It is the hope of the administration that these rules will only be needed for the start of the school year,” Post said. “Noli Indian School has two top priorities: First, we want to ensure the highest level of academic rigor that we can provide to our students, and second, we want to do everything we can to ensure the safety and welfare of our students while they are at school.”

A new 36 foot by 64 foot portable building will house the School Resource Officer, a dedicated nurse’s office with a quarantine room on one side and a teacher’s lounge on the other.

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Noli’s Culture teacher Tashina Miranda Ornelas walks the campus with her family during registration July 29.

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Times may be stressful, but we can survive

Julie Reeder PUBLISHER

There is a lot of uncertainty and fear right now. There’s a lot to be confused about and there’s a lot to be angry about. In the middle of it all, I am encouraged that so many citizens are taking the time and interest to participate in local government. That is the silver lining, however we need to keep a level of civility.

Local city council and school board meetings have seen more

participation than I’ve seen in a long time which I think is great.

I would encourage everyone to remember to keep their cool, practice decorum and be respectful. It seems when people are fearful or they are feeling a loss of control, they act more aggressively, no matter what side they are on.

After watching the sometimes heated Aug. 10 Temecula City Council meeting I had to wonder why can’t we treat each other the way we want to be treated? Can’t we love others the way we love ourselves?

Can we all agree that we want what’s best for our kids, our schools and our communities?

And the best way to achieve this goal is by working together using calm, concise communication.

Don’t forget, when you have leaders who aren’t making the decisions you agree with, you can always cast a vote for someone else, more aligned with your views to replace them. As registered voters we all have power to make necessary changes, putting the power to make a difference in our hands.

I understand that it doesn’t help that we are dealing with so much right now collectively and personally. Our citizens are dealing with COVID-19 and all its variants, as well as the government responses including lockdowns and the loss of civil liberties, something that the courts are deciding on one by one. And yes, it takes some of those mavericks who are willing to speak out against those infringements on our constitutionally protected rights and file those lawsuits on behalf of the community. Thank God for those people.

In addition to the aforementioned issues, we are dealing with the loss of 30% of our small businesses that have been shuttered permanently because of government policies and shutdowns due to COVID-19. The ones that are still in business are dealing with a shortage of workers because, again, government policy has encouraged employees to stay home for nearly what they made while working.

We are negotiating and figuring out important questions regarding

the ownership and control of our own bodies, our civil liberties, and those of our employees and students.

The businesses that we poured our lives and assets into, the ones that are still open, are seeing the local teacher and classified unions negotiating and receiving more raises and bonuses. I understand that the union’s job is to constantly be in negotiations for more, but honestly, could they at least wait until the business community is not reeling and fighting to survive?

Then Critical Race Theory continues to be an open debate, whether it’s called Ethnic Studies or Equity and Diversity policies.

That is a debate that will continue for a while, so again, I would encourage everyone to keep your cool for the long haul.

In addition, we have national politicians who have politicized what seems like everything. It’s not acceptable anymore to have a differing opinion, it’s considered dangerous if you don’t go along with the status quo and strange ideologies seem to have won the

day, but it’s not over.

Everyone is just waking up.

Don’t feel discouraged or defeated.

Now the president and his seemingly inept generals are so concerned with making everything “woke” that they are not concentrating enough on military and defense issues. Afghanistan is a disaster and now China feels emboldened to mobilize warships and jet fighters and make demands on the U.S. regarding Taiwan.

The Republicans are starting the process to impeach Biden, and the Democrats are discussing the 25th Amendment to remove President Biden.

Yes, we are in uncertain times.

But we can get through this. Our hope was never in the government.

Our hope is in God and in each other. A house divided against itself cannot stand. Let’s keep our cool, and love our neighbors as we love ourselves (especially if we don’t agree with them) and continue to stay involved and participate.

We can absolutely do this and be stronger for it!

Assembly Health Committee, on which I sit. The bill is supported by a broad coalition of mental health and substance use disorder advocates and providers, including the California Association for Marriage and Family Therapists, the California Catholic Conference, the California State Association of Psychiatrists and the Steinberg Institute.

Delayed access to treatment often leads to worsening conditions, lengthy and more costly care, and often forces patients to rely on expensive emergency room treatment. On the other hand, requiring timely follow-up appointments will lead to shorter courses of treat-

ment, reducing costs and saving taxpayer dollars.

Those struggling with mental illness can turn their lives around.

Ensuring needed treatment, including follow-up appointments, will lead to better outcomes for patients, their families and for California taxpayers.

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.

Timely access to mental health care Assemblymember Marie Waldron SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

I have long been an advocate for expanded access to mental health care as a way to restore lives and to save taxpayer dollars by reducing costs associated with treatment, along with many related societal costs including homelessness and public safety.

This session I have joined Senator Scott Weiner (D-San Francisco) to co-author Senate Bill 221. The bill closes loopholes in current law by ensuring that HMOs and health insurers provide patients with timely follow-up care, avoiding

lengthy delays in treatment that often lead to longer recovery times, worse overall outcomes and even increased mortality rates.

Current regulations fail to provide timely access standards for follow up with caregivers such as social workers or therapists.

In a recent survey, 88% of mental health therapists at California’s largest HMO reported that weekly psychotherapy treatment is not available for patients who need it and that over half wait more than four weeks for follow-up appointments.

SB 221 passed the Senate with bipartisan support, and received unanimous approval from the

FAITH

Four life tests and how to pass them – Part 4

Zachary Elliott SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

So far, we’ve learned about the dreaded Stress Test, Disappointment Test and the Commitment Test.

Today we look at the fourth test in our study: The Priorities Test It’s often said that you can tell a person’s priorities by looking at their checkbook and their calendar.

We could also ask, what do you think about the most?

These are often the telltale signs of what matters most in your life.

The things that dominate our time, money and thoughts are what takes first place.

This is a test of your character.

And God has a lot to say about what SHOULD come first in your life.

Too many times we fail the priorities test because we’re not

listening to God. And when we’re not listening to God we’re not listening to the truth.

Here’s how to pass the priorities test, according to God. You can pass the priorities test by putting God first.

Jesus told us to “seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” (Matthew 6:33) Too many times we live out this verse in reverse. We seek the other things in life instead of the most important things.

What we fail to realize is that if we put God first, not second, third or 32nd, he will give us the desires of our heart.

When you seek God first it moves you from a temporary and selfish perspective to an eternal and holy perspective.

You can pass the priorities test by making God’s business your business.

God is in the business of saving people. That’s why he sent his son Jesus to “seek and save the lost.”

(Luke 19:10) All too often our life priorities get out of whack and we’re only concerned about our business.

We become consumed with our careers, hobbies and future. It can be pretty selfish.

Now, I don’t think any of those life issues are wrong. We all need careers, hobbies and a bright future. They are essential to life.

But they often aren’t aligned

correctly. We look at them with a temporary perspective instead of an eternal perspective.

The question you should ask is, how can you use your everyday life so it aligns with God’s business of saving people? The answer to this question shifts the focus off

you and on to others.

It helps us to fulfill God’s second greatest command to “love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:9) The ultimate way to love people is to care about their eternity. Your priority should be to make their

priority Jesus.

For more information visit, www.fusionchristianchurch. com, www.encouragementtoday. tv or on Instagram.

Zachary Elliott is the lead pastor of Fusion Christian Church in Temecula.

HAPPY RETIREMENT

Carey Hill Locomotive Engineer for 43 Years!

Southern Pacific, Amtrak, Metrolink Many co-workers/friends and passengers will miss you dearly!

Enjoy your beautiful life with your gorgeous wife.

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Caltrans and RCTC highway projects continuing in the Inland Valley Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

This week motorists are advised many area highway projects continue to be underway in the Temecula and San Jacinto valleys and to be extremely careful in the construction areas.

The Riverside County Transportation Commission reports that it is continuing to work in partnership with the California Department of Transportation on the maintenance improvement project on Interstate 15 and Interstate 215 near the cities of Temecula and Lake Elsinore. It will improve cleaning and treating bridge decks, replacing joint seals and paving repairs at various locations from the Temecula River Bridge to Horsethief Canyon Wash near Lake Elsinore. The project is being done at a cost of approximately $1.4 million.

The agencies are continuing to upgrade the I-15 Railroad Canyon Interchange in Lake Elsinore along Railroad Canyon Drive causing some delays. This project will improve safety and capacity by adding lanes, modifying ramps, and building sidewalks and bike lanes. These improvements will help residents and other travelers move through this area and reach businesses and other “Dream Extreme” attractions in Lake Elsinore.

Please expect periodic closures to lanes and ramps; slow down, allow extra travel time, watch for construction crews and equipment, be alert to changing conditions, follow detours, and stay informed by checking construction updates,

social media and mapping apps, RCTC and Caltrans suggest.

Caltrans crews have scheduled some off-ramp closures at Gilman Springs Road and SR 60 through August. They are working on the massive Highway 60 Trucklane Project. The project, when completed, will provide special truck lanes going to and from Beaumont to Moreno Valley on the steep grade.

Caltrans continues its $2.2 million project on State Route 74 making ADA sidewalks at intersections safer for disabled persons.

The project work continues from Warren Road to Soboba Street.

The project consists of modifying electrical traffic signal systems, constructing sidewalks, driveways, curb ramps and other pedestrian facilities to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.

Caltrans District 8 officials warn the Ortega Highway (SR-74) will continue to have 55-hour nighttime weekend closures from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The crews are using heavy equipment to widen portions of the highway and straighten out some curves. Pilot cars are available for those living in the area during the construction.

The highway is one of the main arterials for motorists traveling to and from Lake Elsinore to the beach cities in Orange County.

Motorists can contact RCTC at www.rctc.org and Caltrans at www.district8.dot.ca.gov and on social media. The highway agencies provide up-to-date highway information.

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

SPIE presentation addresses micromobility reflectors Joe Naiman WRITER

SPIE, the international scientific society dedicated to optical science, returned to the San Diego Convention Center for the Aug. 1-5 Optics and Photonics conference, and an Aug. 4 presentation addressed the issue of providing adequate illumination for electric scooter, electric bicycle, and other micromobility vehicle users without creating light interference for oncoming vehicles or pedestrians.

Rubing Wu of the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology was the presenter for Iterative and Inverse Design of a Segmented Reflector for Uniform Illumination on the Road. Hossein Alisafaee of RoseHulman, which is in the Indiana town of Terre Haute, contributed to the research.

Scooters and other micromobility users have lighting available, but the current designs are not only inefficient in terms of energy output but inconvenient for other road users. “Micromobility users can see the road clearly, but too much light blinds the oncoming traffic,” Wu said.

A macrofocal reflector system is the proposed solution to keeping light away from the eyes of oncoming motorists and pedestrians. “Doing this will allow us to extend the light horizontally and vertically,” Wu said.

The reflector in the Rose-Hulman research is 50 millimeters by 40 millimeters. It has an illumination range of approximately 20 meters.

The maximum brightness is 1,460 candela, which is five times the

brightness of a conventional electric scooter or bicycle headlamp.

“For the macrofocal reflector we actually design a single facet,” Wu said.

The reflector has a thin aluminum coating, and the housing structure prevents the reflector and the light-emitting diode system from breaking if the vehicle falls.

The wires and joints are reinforced to ensure stability. A rechargeable battery powers the illumination system; the power is 4.6 watts and the target voltage regulation is 3.2 volts although the voltage is adjustable.

The cutoff angle is adjusted so that the illumination system does not interfere with oncoming traffic.

That cutoff angle limits height to approximately 1 1/2 meters, so any height over that will not be affected by the oncoming light.

“The light is uniform on the computer simulation, but the light pattern is not quite uniform on the prototype,” Wu said.

The proposed inverse design of the reflector sought to obtain consistency in manufacturing, although Wu acknowledges that manufacturing defects are inevitable. “There is always going to be some error,” he said.

The design is based on meeting the German road regulation standard since no international standard for micromobility device illumination currently exists. “The last thing will be to check the final design with the corresponding regulations,” Wu said.

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

California fire threatens homes as blazes burn across West Eugene Garcia and Christopher Weber THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

QUINCY, Calif. (AP) – Thousands of homes in Northern California remain threatened by the nation’s largest wildfire as unstable weather creates a high danger of new blazes erupting across the West.

Weekend thunderstorms across the northern Sierras didn’t produce much rain, instead whipping up winds and unleashing lightning strikes that bedeviled the more than 6,000 firefighters trying to contain the month-old Dixie Fire amid temperatures forecast to top 100 degrees (38 Celsius).

“We’re definitely still dealing with the possibility of lightning.

Winds are all over the place.

Things are going to be pretty unstable for the next couple days,” fire spokesman Edwin Zuniga said.

Gusts of up to 50 mph (80 kph) Saturday pushed flames closer to Janesville, a town of about 1,500 people just east of Greenville, the small gold rush-era community decimated by the fire 10 days ago.

James Reichle evacuated from Greenville and has been sleeping with his dog in a trailer outside a church. His home survived the flames but he’s been unable to return because the roads are closed.

He said he feels for his neighbors at the evacuation center who lost everything.

“These are all people who either don’t have a home or don’t have access to a home. I still have a house standing, no damage. But I can’t get into it,” he said Saturday.

The Dixie Fire was the largest among more than 100 big blazes burning in more than a dozen states in the West, a region seared by drought and hot, bone-dry weather that turned forests, brushlands, meadows and pastures into tinder.

The U.S. Forest Service said it is operating in crisis mode, fully deploying firefighters and maxing out its support system.

The roughly 21,000 federal firefighters working on the ground is more than double the number of

Smoke comes out under the front steps of a house that burned along North Arm Road in Plumas County near Taylorsville, California, Sunday, Aug. 15. Thousands of Northern California homes remain threatened by the nation’s largest wildfire and officials warn the danger of new blazes erupting across the West is high because of unstable (AP Photo/Eugene Garcia) weather.

firefighters sent to contain forest fires at this time a year ago, Anthony Scardina, a deputy forester for the agency’s Pacific Southwest region, said.

The Dixie Fire has ravaged nearly 867 square miles (2,246 square kilometers) – an area the size of Tokyo, or more than twice the size of Indianapolis. It was 31% contained Sunday.

Near Taylorsville, some firefighters Sunday were monitoring a bear cub who was possibly orphaned in the fire. The emaciated cub was awaiting extraction from the burn-scarred area by a wildlife rescue team.

“Generally if you see them with a sow or a mother bear, they’ll stay with the mother bear and run off,” firefighter Johnnie Macy, who was deployed from Golden, Colorado, to battle the Dixie Fire, said. “This bear hasn’t done that, so because of that we think that the bear’s orphaned as a result of the fire.”

More than 1,000 homes and businesses have been destroyed and nearly 15,000 structures were still under threat from the Dixie Fire, whose cause has not been determined. Pacific Gas and Electric

Cal Fire firefighters and California Correctional Center inmates fight a spot fire on the side of Highway CA-36 between Chester and Westwood in Plumas County Friday, Aug. 13. In California, the Dixie Fire that virtually destroyed the Sierra Nevada town of Greenville is less than a third surrounded.

(AP Photo/Eugene Garcia)

has said it may have been sparked when a tree fell on its power line.

A few hundred miles to the south, evacuations were ordered Sunday after a blaze that broke out the night before churned through California forestland near the remote community of Omo Ranch.

There was no containment of the Caldor Fire burning in El Dorado County, about 60 miles (73 kilometers) east of Sacramento.

Meanwhile, a small wildfire that blew up Saturday east of Salt Lake City, temporarily shutting down Interstate 80 and leading to evacuation orders for some 8,000 residences, was caused by a vehicle with a malfunctioning catalytic converter, Utah Fire Info said. The Parleys Canyon Fire then calmed significantly, and homes were no longer threatened, officials said Sunday.

In southeastern Montana, firefighters gained ground on a pair of blazes that chewed through vast rangelands and at one point threatened the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation. Those fires were caused by heat from coal seams, the deposits of coal found in the ground in the area, Peggy Miller, a spokeswoman for the fires, said.

Mandatory evacuations for the tribal headquarters town of Lame Deer were lifted Sunday, but remained in place for those with medical conditions, and heavy smoke made air quality unhealthy across much of Montana, according to the state Department of Environmental Quality.

Smoke also drove air pollution levels to unhealthy or very unhealthy levels in parts of Northern California, Oregon and Idaho.

Climate change has made the U.S. West warmer and drier in the past 30 years and will continue to make the weather more extreme and wildfires more destructive, according to scientists.

Weber reported from Los Angeles. Associated Press writers Daisy Nguyen in Oakland, California; Matthew Brown in Billings, Montana; and Sara Cline in Portland, Oregon, contributed to this report.

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Los Angeles Police Officer Gutierrez, left, puts pressure on the open wound of a demonstrator, who was stabbed during clashes between anti-vaccination demonstrators and counter protesters during an antivaccination protest in front of the City Hall in Los Angeles Saturday, Aug. 14.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) – A man who was stabbed when a Los Angeles protest against vaccine mandates turned violent has been released from the hospital, police said Sunday, Aug. 15.

The man was stabbed and a news reporter was kicked after a fight broke out Saturday between antivaccination demonstrators and counter protesters in front of Los Angeles

City Hall.

The identity of the man with the stab wound was not released and no information was given about the extent of his injury, the Los Angeles Times reported.

No arrest has been reported in connection with the stabbing, or in the attack on KPCC radio reporter Frank Stoltze, Officer Mike Lopez of the Los Angeles Police Department said.

The violence drew condemnation from elected officials.

“We have to be able to have differences of opinions without resorting to violence,” City Council President Nury Martinez said in a statement.

“Attacking counter protesters and journalists has no place in a democracy and certainly no place in Los Angeles.”

Several hundred people holding American flags, Trump memorabilia and signs calling for “medical freedom” turned out for Saturday’s rally.

A small group of counter protesters gathered nearby.

After a fight broke out, the LAPD said on Twitter that it was “aware of 1 male that was stabbed & is being treated.” The victim was rushed to a hospital.

At least one man was seen kicking Stoltze, who told a police officer he had been assaulted while trying to conduct an interview.

Stoltze later tweeted: “Something happened to me today that’s never happened in 30 yrs of reporting. In LA. ⁦@LAist. I was shoved, kicked and my eyeglasses were ripped off of my face by a group of guys at a protest - outside City Hall during an anti-vax Recall ⁦@GavinNewsom Pro Trump rally.”

Stoltze added that he is in good condition.

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U.S. Troops shot at, return fire at Kabul Airport and kill ‘armed individuals,’ Pentagon says President addresses the nation

President Joe Biden speaks about Afghanistan from the East Room of the White House, Monday, Aug. 16, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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American soldiers deployed at the Kabul airport have been shot at and were forced to return fire, killing two, said Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said Monday, April 16. The news of the attacks came shortly before President Joe Biden addressed the nation regarding his decision to withdraw U.S. forces from Afghanistan and the subsequent collapse of the Afghan government.

A defiant Biden said that he was faced with a choice between sticking to a previously negotiated agreement to withdraw U.S. troops this year or sending thousands more service members back into Afghanistan for a “third decade” of war.

Biden, who batted away the notion of a rapid Taliban takeover last month, said he will not repeat mistakes of the past and did not regret his decision to proceed with the withdrawal. He acknowledged that the Taliban takeover unfolded faster than had been anticipated.

“I stand squarely behind my decision,” Biden said in a televised address to the nation from the White House East Room. “After 20 years, I’ve learned the hard way that there was never a good time to withdraw U.S. forces.”

Biden said he’d rather take the criticism over the fallout in Afghanistan that leave the decision

to another president. He said the decision to leave Afghanistan was “the right one for America.”

Chaos in Kabul Biden, did not admit any U.S. fault in how the drawdown was executed, described the images coming out of Afghanistan – especially at the airport in Kabul, where Afghans descended in hopes of fleeing the country – as “gutwrenching.” Video of Afghans clinging to a U.S. Air Force plane as it prepared to take off had circulated widely on the internet.

Afghans rushed onto the tarmac as thousands tried to escape after the Taliban seized power. Some clung to the side of a U.S. military plane before takeoff, in a widely shared video that captured the desperation as America’s 20-year war comes to a chaotic end.

Another video showed the Afghans falling as the plane gained altitude over Kabul. U.S. troops resorted to firing warning shots and using helicopters to clear a path for transport aircraft.

The Pentagon confirmed Monday that U.S. forces shot and killed two individuals it said were armed, as Biden ordered another battalion of troops – about 1,000 – to secure the airfield, which was closed to arrivals and departures for hours Monday because of civilians on the runway.

Senior U.S. military officials said the chaos at the airport in Kabul left seven people dead Mon-

day, including some who fell from a departing American military transport jet. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss ongoing operations.

“Our mission was, and still is today, to secure the airport so we can evacuate U.S. Citizens, as said earlier today,” an unidentified general said during an Aug. 16, Pentagon briefing held shortly after Biden’s speech.

The general said that there were “approximately 2,500 troops” on the ground in Kabul with more arriving soon.

“By the end of the day, we expect nearly 3,000 to 3,500 troops on the ground,” he said, adding that the forward deployed troops are assisting with the closure of the U.S. State Department in Kabul.

Outpouring of support Dozens of nations from around the world are calling on all involved in events in Afghanistan to respect and facilitate the departure of foreign nationals and Afghans who wish to leave the country.

More than 60 nations released a joint statement Sunday night citing what they call “the deteriorating security situation” in Afghanistan.

The statement says that those in power and authority across the country “bear responsibility – and accountability – for the protection of human life and property, and for the immediate restoration of security and civil order.”

The nations’ statement also says that roads, airports and border crossings must remain open, and that calm must be maintained.

The statement concludes: “The Afghan people deserve to live in safety, security and dignity. We in the international community stand ready to assist them.”

In a separate statement distributed to U.S. media by the State Department, an unidentified State Department official confirmed the American flag is no longer flying at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul amid evacuations from the capital. The official told The Associated Press that nearly all embassy personnel had been relocated to the city’s international airport.

The official says the flag itself is

with embassy personnel, who are among thousands of Americans and others waiting for flights. The official was not authorized to discuss the details publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity In a joint statement Sunday night, the State Department and the Pentagon say they are taking steps to secure the airport for safe departures by way of civilian and military flights.

Also part of the departure plan are thousands of Afghans eligible for U.S. special immigrant visas.

Nearly 2,000 of those with special visas have arrived in the United States over the past two weeks.

“Our mission was, and still is today, to secure the airport so we can evacuate U.S. Citizens, as said earlier today,” Joint Staff Director of Regional Operations Maj. Gen. Hank Taylor said during an Aug. 16 Pentagon briefing held shortly after Biden’s speech.

Taylor said that there were “approximately 2,500 troops” on the ground in Kabul with more arriving soon.

“By the end of the day, we expect nearly 3,000 to 3,500 troops on the ground,” he said, adding

that the forward deployed troops are assisting with the closure of the U.S. State Department in Kabul.

Taliban takes over The speed of the Afghan government’s collapse and the ensuing chaos posed the most serious test of Biden as commander in chief, and he came under withering criticism from Republicans who said he had failed.

Biden expressed confidence in his decision to proceed with the withdrawal and said he was prepared to take the heat.

He said he was “deeply saddened by the facts we now face, but I do not regret my decision.”

Biden campaigned as a seasoned expert in international relations and has spent months downplaying the prospect of an ascendant Taliban while arguing that Americans of all political persuasions have tired of a 20-year war, a conflict that demonstrated the limits of money and military might to force a Western-style democracy on a society not ready or willing to embrace it.

The Associated Press contributed to this story.

Hundreds of people run alongside a U.S. Air Force C-17 transport plane, some climbing on the plane, as it moves down a runway of the international airport, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, Aug.16.

Thousands of Afghans rushed onto the tarmac at the airport, some so desperate to escape the Taliban capture of their country that they held on to the American military jet as it took off and plunged to death.

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Food stamp benefits to increase by more than 25% in October security activists maintain that longstanding inadequacies were laid bare by the COVID-19 pandemic, presenting an opportunity to make generational improvements that reach beyond the current public health crisis.

Activists say the previous levels of pre-pandemic SNAP assistance simply weren’t enough, forc-

ing many households to choose cheaper, less nutritious options or simply go hungry as the funds ran low toward the end of the month.

Vilsack said the increased funding will allow families to “be able to make healthy choices” all month long.

The changes are not directly connected to the COVID-19 pan-

demic, but Vilsack said the crisis helped underscore the importance of the food assistance program.

“A lot of people who thought they’d never take part in the SNAP program found themselves in need,” he said. “The pandemic sort of shocked people out of the belief that this was a program for someone else.”

CLASSIFIEDS In this Jan. 12, 2015 file photo, a supermarket displays stickers indicating they accept food stamps in West New York, N.J. The Biden administration has approved a significant and permanent increase in the levels of food stamp assistance available to needy families, the largest single increase in the program’s history. Starting in October 2021, average benefits for food stamps (officially known as the SNAP program) will rise more than 25% above pre-pandemic levels.

(AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

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WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden’s administration has approved a significant and permanent increase in the levels of food aid available to needy families — the largest single increase in the program’s history.

Starting in October, average benefits for food stamps – officially known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP – will rise more than 25% above pre-pandemic levels. The increased assistance will be available indefinitely to all 42 million SNAP beneficiaries.

The increase coincides with the end of a 15% boost in SNAP benefits that was ordered as a pandemic protection measure. That benefit expires at the end of September.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said that with the change, the U.S. “will do a better job of providing healthy food for lowincome families.”

The aid boost is being packaged as a major revision to the USDA’s Thrifty Food Plan, which estimates the cost to purchase groceries for a family of four and guides the way the government calculates benefits. In practical terms, the average monthly per-person benefits for qualified recipients will rise from $121 to $157.

The increase is projected to cost an additional $20 billion per year, but it won’t have to be approved

by Congress. A farm law passed in 2018 by the then-GOP led Congress and signed by former President Donald Trump already directed the department to reassess the Thrifty Food Plan.

“Whether you’re a Republican or a Democrat, I think there’s a shared understanding of the importance of this program,” Vilsack said in a conference call with reporters.

The increase is part of a multipronged Biden administration effort to strengthen the country’s social safety net. Poverty and food

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Woman killed in Hemet shooting Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

One woman is dead and another is in critical condition following a shooting in Hemet Sunday, Aug. 15.

According to a Hemet Police Department press release the shooting was reported at 9:27 p.m. in the 400 block of N. Elk Street.

“Two Hemet police officers were a couple blocks away on another call at the time and began responding to the area after they heard the same gunshots,” the news release written by Lt. Nate Miller said.

Officers arrived on the scene to find two female victims suffering from gunshot wounds, Miller said.

One of the women was pronounced dead at the scene while the second was transported to the hospital in critical condition.

According to Miller, witnesses told responding officers that the two women were in a silver car when a dark colored vehicle pulled

A silver sedan where two women were shot Sunday, Aug. 15, sits behind police tape in Hemet while detectives conduct their investigation into the shooting. One woman was killed and a second woman was taken to an area hospital in critical condition following the incident.

up alongside it and several shots were fired at the women.

“Then the dark car sped away,” Miller said.

Neither victim has been identi-

fied and the suspects remain at large. While several bullet casings were found on the ground, the weapon has not been located.

“No one else was injured in

Hemet police investigate a deadly shooting in the 400 block of N. Elk Street Sunday, Aug. 15.

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this incident,” Miller said. “While detectives have not yet determined a motive, investigators do not believe the shooting is random or accidental.”

The shooting remains under investigation and any witnesses

or anyone with information should contact Hemet Police Sgt. Gab Gomez by calling (951) 765-2396 or by email at ggomez@hemetca.gov.

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OC man suspected of sexually Pair accused of killing assaulting Elsinore child disabled girl at La Riverside County sheriff’s Sgt. gender and age were not released, News Service Cresta care home appear City SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS Jeff Reese said that detectives were to come forward.

The relationship between the informed of the alleged abuse last in court A 31-year-old man suspected month and initiated an investiga- suspect and victim, if any, also was City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

A couple who operated a La Cresta care home where a 17-yearold physically and developmentally disabled girl died from alleged abuse and neglect made a joint court appearance Aug. 12 in Murrieta.

Michelle Louise Morris Kerin, 80, and her husband, 79-year-old Edward Lawrence Kerin, came under investigation in 2019 following the death of Diane “Princess” Ramirez at the defendants’ care facility, the Morris Small Family Home.

Michelle Kerin was indicted for murder, child endangerment likely to cause great bodily injury, abuse of a dependent adult and lewd acts on a dependent adult. Her husband was charged identically -- with the exception of the murder count.

She alone was slated to be arraigned before Riverside County Superior Court Judge F. Paul Dickerson, but when Edward Kerin entered the courtroom to observe proceedings, the prosecution and defense agreed to proceed with a joint arraignment. However, because the defendants were appointed separate attorneys who have not had an opportunity to confer, the hearing was postponed to Aug. 30 at the Southwest Justice Center.

Edward Kerin is free on a

$35,000 bond. His wife is being held on $1 million at the Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta. She has asked for a bail reduction hearing to coincide with the arraignment.

According to the District Attorney’s Office, Ramirez began suffering from undisclosed health complications April 6, 2019, resulting in bloody vomit, poor vital signs and pain that lasted for hours.

Michelle Kerin allegedly “refused to seek help for Diane” despite her condition, according to a DA’s office statement.

The girl died the same day.

The ensuing investigation, which involved agents from the state’s Community Care Licensing program, sheriff’s deputies and DA’s office personnel, uncovered numerous alleged irregularities and criminal acts, prosecutors said.

“Many of the victims were nonambulatory and unable to speak, requiring 24-hour care,” according to the agency statement. “Some of the adult dependent residents were found to lack the mental capacity to give consent but engaged in sexual activities facilitated and encouraged by both defendants.”

The number of alleged victims was unclear.

The care home’s license was suspended.

Neither defendant has documented prior felony convictions in Riverside County.

of sexually assaulting a Lake Elsinore child was arrested Aug. 13.

Javier Moreno Loma of San Juan Capistrano was booked into the Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta on suspicion of lewd acts on a child and penetration of a minor with a foreign object.

tion.

The alleged acts occurred at a residence in the 700 block of Quail Drive, near Nashland Avenue, in December 2017 and January 2018, according to Reese. He did not explain why it took more than three years for the victim, whose

not disclosed.

No background information on Loma was available.

Anyone with details that might help the investigation is asked to contact the sheriff’s Lake Elsinore station at (951) 245-3300.

Man assaulted on San Jacinto street City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

A man suffered life-threatening injuries Sunday, Aug. 15, when he was assaulted with an unknown object on a San Jacinto street.

The attack was reported about 2 p.m. in the 800 block of Minor

Street, according to Riverside County Sheriff’s Sgt. Mike Heath.

The 36-year-old victim was taken to a hospital by paramedics for treatment of injuries believed life-threatening, Heath said.

Detectives began an investigation, he said. “They learned the victim was standing in the parking

lot of the location when he was assaulted with an unknown object.

The suspect of the assault fled the scene and has not been located.”

There was no immediate word on a possible motive.

Anyone with information should contact detectives at the Hemet Sheriff’s Station at (951) 791-3400.

Motorist Killed in chain reaction crash caused on Murrieta Road City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

A 48-year-old man died in a chain reaction crash caused by a motorist who steered into oncoming traffic in Murrieta, authorities said.

Raymond Ayala of Hemet was fatally injured about 2:20 p.m.

Aug. 12 on Winchester Road, just south of Briggs Road, according to the Murrieta Police Department.

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Ayala was going south on Winchester in his Chevrolet Camaro, following a Toyota Tacoma pickup, when the driver of a northbound Nissan Altima abruptly veered into oncoming traffic.

The Nissan slammed into the Toyota, causing Ayala’s Camaro and a Kia Sorrento to hit the pickup and Nissan, according to Parker.

Murrieta Fire & Rescue personnel reached the location within a few minutes and pronounced Ayala dead at the scene.

The Nissan driver, whose identity was not disclosed, suffered major injuries and was taken to a hospital, where he remains in critical condition, according to the lieutenant.

He said the other motorists escaped with minor injuries and did not require hospitalization.

The crash remains under investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact Murrieta police Investigator Kurt Stickelman at (951) 461-6306.

Duo accused of holding up Perris convenience store arrested City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

A man and a teen were arrested in connection with the armed burglary of a Perris convenience store earlier this month, sheriff’s officials said Sunday, Aug. 14.

On Aug. 3, the suspects entered the store, which had several patrons inside, and went behind the counter to take money from the register while brandishing a black handgun, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

The duo then allegedly fled in a blue 2011 Nissan Versa.

After a weeklong investigation, authorities said the two suspects were Carlos Acuna Rosales, 20, and a 17-year-old male who was not named because of his age.

Both were arrested Thursday, Aug. 12, at a business in the 14000 block of Meridian Parkway in Riverside, where deputies also say they found the suspect vehicle.

Authorities later served two search warrants at homes in Perris and Nuevo, where they located unspecified evidence related to the crime, sheriff’s officials said.

The juvenile suspect was booked into Southwest Juvenile Hall on suspicion of armed robbery, false imprisonment, kidnapping and conspiracy.

Rosales was booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center on suspicion of armed robbery, false imprisonment, kidnapping and conspiracy and remained behind bars without bail.

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Graffiti Coffee craft fair attracts local artisans The Graffiti Coffee Shop hosted their second craft fair of the year Saturday, Aug. 7. The event drew more participants than the June fair, attracting some of Anza Valley’s finest artisans and unique product vendors. From soaps and jewelry to gourmet teas and organic produce and honey, the fair had something for everyone.

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Hamilton Museum – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays at 39991 Contreras Road in Anza. For more information, call (951) 763-1350 or visit http:// www.hamiltonmuseum.org. Find them on Facebook at “HamiltonMuseum-and-Ranch-Foundation.”

Health, exercise, resources and recovery meetings Narcotics Anonymous Meeting – 6 p.m. Every Tuesday at Shepherd Of The Valley Church, 56095 Pena Road, in Anza. Open participation.

Veterans’ Gathering Mondays – 9-11 a.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 39075 Contreras Road, in Anza.

Men and women veterans come to share and help each other deal with post-traumatic stress disorder and other difficulties. Call John Sheehan at (951) 923-6153. If you need an advocate to help with VA benefits, call Ronnie Imel at (951) 659-9884.

The Most Excellent Way – Christ-centered recovery program for all kinds of addiction meets Fridays from 7-8:30 p.m. and Tuesdays from 8-10 a.m. Program is court approved; child care is provided. Transportation help is available. The group meets at 58050 Highway 371; the cross street is Kirby Road in Anza.

AA Men’s Meeting – 7 p.m.

Meetings take place Thursdays at 39551 Kirby Road in Anza, south of Highway 371.

Alcoholics Anonymous – 8 p.m. Wednesday evenings at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road in Anza.

For more information, call (951) 763-4226.

Bereaved Parents of the USA – The Aguanga-Anza Chapter of BPUSA will hold its meetings at 6 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 49109 Lakeshore Blvd. in Aguanga. For more information, contact chapter leader Linda Hardee at (951) 551-2826.

Free Mobile Health Clinic – Open every third Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

No appointment is needed. Uninsured may only be seen in the Anza Community Hall’s parking lot or inside the hall.

Medication Assistance and Treatment for Opioid Dependence – Get treatment for heroin addiction. Transportation to the clinic is provided. For more information, contact Borrego Health’s Anza Community Health Center, 58581 Route 371, in Anza. For more information, call (951) 7634759.

Food ministries F.U.N. Group weekly food ministry – Deliveries arrive noon Thursdays at the Anza Community Hall. To order a paid box and help feed those who can’t afford to pay, drop off payment and cash donations by Thursday at 1:30 p.m., to ERA Excel Realty, 56070 Highway 371, in Anza. Pay inside or drop off during the day in the red box outside. To drop it off, put name and request on an envelope with payment inside. A $30 box has about $100 worth of food and feeds six people. Half boxes are available for $15. Food is delivered once a week to those who cannot find a ride. For more information, call Bill Donahue at (951) 288-0903.

Living Hope Christian Fellowship Community Dinner – 1 p.m.

Dinners are held the last Sunday of the month at the Anza Community Hall. All are welcome. Donations of time, money, etc. are always welcome.

Food for the Faithful – 8 a.m.

The food bank hands out food the last Friday of the month until the food is gone. The clothes closet will be open too. Emergency food handed out as needed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. FFF is a non-denominational nonprofit. All in need are welcome; call Esther Barragan at (951) 763-5636.

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.

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For more information, call Ruiz at (951) 445-7180 or Nathan at (760) 399-0727. The Wednesday Genealogy/Family History Class, 5-8 p.m., is open to the public at 39075 Contreras Road in Anza.

Native Lighthouse Fellowship – 10 a.m. The group meets the first Saturday of the month, and breakfast is served. All are welcome to fellowship together at the “Tribal Hall” below the casino in Anza.

For more information, call Nella Heredia at (951) 763-0856.

Living Hope Bible Study – 8-10 a.m. Tuesdays at Living Hope Christian Fellowship, 58050 Highway 371, in Anza. All are welcome. For more information, call Pastor Kevin at (951) 763-1111.

Anza RV Clubhouse – 7 p.m., the second Wednesday of the Month, Pastor Kevin officiates at 41560 Terwilliger Road in Anza.

Monthly Christian Men’s Breakfast – 9 a.m. Breakfast takes place the fourth Saturday of each month and rotates to different locations. Contact Jeff Crawley at (951) 763-1257 for more information.

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church – 10 a.m. Weekly Wednesday Bible study takes place at 56095 Pena Road in Anza. Call (951) 763-4226 for more information.

Valley Gospel Chapel – 7 a.m. Saturday Men’s Study meets weekly with breakfast usually served at 43275 Chapman Road in the Terwilliger area of Anza.

For more information, call (951) 763-4622.

Anza First Southern Baptist Church – 9 a.m. The church offers Sunday school for all ages with a 10:30 a.m. worship service and 6 p.m. for prayer and Bible study. Youth ministry meets Mondays from 6-8 p.m. The women’s Bible study meets Thursdays at 10 a.m., but it is on hiatus through the summer. Celebrate Recovery meets Fridays; doors open at 5:30 p.m. with large group meeting, 6-7 p.m.; small group share, 7-8 p.m. and Cross Talk Cafe, 8-8:30 p.m. Church is located at 39200 Rolling Hills Road in Anza. For more information, contact at (951) 763-4937, anzabptistchurch@ gmail.com or http://www.anzabaptistchurch.com.

Clubs TOPS Meeting – Take Off Pounds Sensibly support group meets Wednesdays weekly. Weigh in at 8:30 a.m., meeting at 8:45 a.m. at Thompson Hall at the Anza Baptist Church, 39200 Rolling Hills Road, in Anza. For more information, visit http://www.

TOPS.org.

High Country Recreation – Second Monday of the month attend committee meetings at ERA Excel Realty in Anza. For more information, call Albert Rodriguez at (951) 492-1624 or Robyn Garrison at (805) 312-0369.

HCR Bingo fundraisers – 6:30-9:30 p.m. second and fourth Fridays at Anza Community Hall.

Anza Valley VFW Post 1873 – Capt. John Francis Drivick III Post, the Ladies’ and Men’s Auxiliaries are located at 59011 Bailey Road in Anza. Mail P.O. Box 390433. Request monthly newsletter and or weekly menu by email at vfw1873anzaca@gmail. com. For more information, call (951) 763-4439 or visit http:// vfw1873.org.

High Country 4-H Club – 6:30 p.m. Meetings are on the third Wednesday of the month, except February, at Anza Community Hall. 4-H Club is for youth 5 to 19 years old offering a variety of projects. High Country 4-H Club is open to children living in the Anza, Aguanga and surrounding areas. For more information, call Allison Renck at (951) 663-5452.

Anza Valley Artists Meetings – 1 p.m. Meetings are the third Saturday of each month at various locations. Share art, ideas and participate in shows. Guest speakers are always needed. For more information, call president Rosie Grindle at (951) 928-1248.

Find helpful art tips at http://www. facebook.com/AnzaValleyArtists/.

Anza Quilter’s Club – 9:30 a.m. to noon. Meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at

the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road, in Anza.

Anza Valley Lions Club – The Anza Valley Lions Club is open to all men and women who want to work together for the betterment of the community. Guest meetings with dinner are held at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at Anza Valley VFW Post 1873, 59011 Bailey Road, in Anza.

Meetings and events are posted on the Anza Lions Club website, http://www.anzalionsclub.org. For more information, call president Michele Brown at (760) 637-9173.

Boy Scouts Troop 319 – Cub Scouts meet 6 p.m. every Tuesday, and Boy Scouts meet 7 p.m. every Wednesday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Contreras Road, south of state Route 371, in Anza. For more information, call Richard Hotchkiss at (951) 551-3154.

Boys Scouts Troop 371 – Boy Scouts meet at Lake Riverside Estates. For more information, call Ginny Kinser at (909) 702-7902.

Civil Air Patrol – Squadron 59 is looking for new members of all ages. For more information, call squadron commander Maj. Dennis Sheehan from the Anza area at (951) 403-4940. To learn more and see the club’s meeting schedule, visit http://www.squadron59.org.

Fire Explorer Program – 6 p.m. The program meets every second, third and fourth Tuesday of the month at Fire Station 29 on state Route 371 in Anza. Call (951)763-5611 for information.

Redshank Riders – 7 p.m.

Backcountry horsemen meet at the Little Red Schoolhouse in Anza, the second Thursday of each month. Visit http://www. redshankriders.com or call Carol Schmuhl for membership information at (951) 663-6763.

Anza Thimble Club – The club meets the first Thursday of the month at Valley Gospel Chapel, 43275 Chapman Road in Anza. The social hour is 11:30 a.m., and lunch is served at noon.

Contact Carol Wright at (951) 7632884 for more information.

Organizations Terwilliger Community Association – 6 p.m. Second Monday of the month at VFW Post 1873, 59011 Bailey Road, in Anza. Potluck dinner open to all. For more information, call Tonie Ford at (951) 763-4560.

From the Heart Christian Women’s Ministries – Noon.

Monthly luncheon and guest speaker are held the second Saturday of each month. The $5 charge covers lunch at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road, in Anza. From the Heart helps the area’s neediest children and invites all women and men to join in their mission.

Donate or help with the rummage sales twice a year to raise funds for the cause or other events. For more information, call president Christi James at (951) 595-2400.

Anza Community Hall – 7 p.m.

General membership meetings are held the fourth Thursday of the month. Memberships cost $20 per person or $35 per business, and both get one vote. No government funds are allocated for the Hall, which pays its bills through memberships and swap meets.

Voting members receive discounts off hall rentals, swap meet booths and save on propane gas from Ferrellgas. Mail membership to: Anza Community Building Inc. at P.O. Box 390091, Anza, CA 92539. The hall is located at 56630 Highway 371 in Anza. Swap meet held each Saturday of the month, weather permitting, early morning to 1 p.m. Vendors wanted. For more information, call (951) 282-4267.

Anza Civic Improvement League – 9 a.m. meets the first Saturday of each month at the Little Red Schoolhouse. The league maintains Minor Park and Little Red School House, which are both available to rent for events. No government funds are allowed; the membership pays the bills – $10 a person, $18 family or $35 business membership.

For more information, visit http:// www.anzacivic.org.

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Wild sunflowers grace the Anza Valley Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

With golden flowers and vibrant green leaves attached to long lanky stems swaying in the breeze, wild sunflowers continue their summer bloom in the Anza Valley.

Related to domestic sunflowers, this Indigenous species, Helianthus californicus, inhabits various local habitats, providing bees, butterflies and moths a valuable food source. Native sunflowers benefit these important pollinators, as well as providing shelter and food for many insects and small animals.

The prolific plants are known by the common name California sunflower. It is native to the state and also Baja California in Mexico.

The perennial thrives in many types of habitats, sometimes filling whole fields and meadows with their cheerful presence.

Sunflowers grow from woody roots with small rhizomes, continuously growing horizontal underground stems that put out lateral shoots and roots at certain intervals. It is a sprawling, gangly plant, growing 3 to 10 feet tall or more. Leaves can be 8 inches long and are smooth or slightly toothed along the edges. Sturdy, hairy stems give rise to several flower heads, each supported by a base covered in long, pointed phyllaries

that bend back as the head ages and develops fruit. The flower head sports a fringe of golden ray florets and a center filled with curly yellow and brown disc florets. When mature, the seeds provide food for birds, insects and small mammals.

These hardy plants thrive in dry, even harsh habitats. They can be commonly observed growing on the sides of the local highways, oblivious to the exhaust fumes and artificial wind caused by the incessant traffic.

Insect species such as Painted Lady and California Patch butterflies, as well as Isabella Tiger moths, honey bees and other pollinators benefit greatly from sunflowers. Harvester ants, quail, songbirds, mice, rats and other small mammals depend on the seeds as an important food source.

The plants are used as shelter for many other animal and invertebrate species.

Sunflowers can literally brighten anyone’s day with their cheerful demeanor and tenacious survival skills.

“Advice from a sunflower: be bright, sunny and positive. Spread seeds of happiness. Rise, shine and hold your head high.” – Unknown Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

Visible along the roadsides and fields, sunflowers sport bright blooms and vibrant green foliage.

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The Bergman Museum dinosaur sculpture has graced the roof of the building since 1955.

DINOSAUR from page AVO-1 building, and reminisce about when the museum itself was open and full of interesting artifacts, fossils and primitive tools discovered in the area by founder Harry H. Bergman.

“Weir Brothers Construction built the building,” Bergman’s grandson Tom McGiffin, who lives at the homestead property with

other family members, said. “Its purpose was to house my grandpa’s artifact collection. One of the Weir brothers and his son built the dinosaur in their garage in 1955 and added it, kinda like the star on the top of a Christmas tree.”

The Weir Brothers built all the adobe homes in Escondido, Fallbrook and Riverside County, according to McGiffin, but not anymore, as California deemed adobe

buildings as not earthquake safe.

The museum has been closed to the public since 1994.

Located in upper Aguanga off State Highway 371 across from Foolish Pleasure Drive, the museum’s sculpture will continue to shine even brighter in the coming years.

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

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Anti-social media: Are people as nasty as they seem to be online?

Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

Social media , such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, are good ways to keep in touch with loved ones and friends, share photos, learn new recipes, and get news tailored to your preferences.

But this medium also allows people to be hostile and toxic without facing real life consequences.

Memes, comments and images all transmit ideas, but some of them can be just plain hateful or overly aggressive. A lack of eye contact and face to face interaction is to blame for incivility on the internet, according to author Mariana Plata. This rudeness can lead to hurt feelings, anger and even stress-related health issues.

Crassness and a certain lack of manners appears to have become the new normal. When someone innocently posts what a wonderful day it is, another can easily ruin the positive musing with a nasty comment or picture.

Everyone feels the need to express their thoughts. The anonymity of being hidden behind a computer, tablet or phone gives

the feeling of invincibility and power over others.

“People feel they have to share their opinions on everything, everywhere, at all times, even if backed up by scant knowledge,” Danny Wallace, author of the book “F*** You Very Much: The surprising truth about why people are so rude,” said. “And then they have to broadcast that opinion, importantly, and in a forthright manner so that they cut through the noise. Rudeness cuts through.”

This culture of abusiveness and a disregard for people’s feelings seems to be growing every day.

Politics is a subject ripe for this type of behavior. The hatefulness being spewed about political figures is downright - rude.

Social media user Karen H. said, “I don’t believe social media makes people rude. I believe it makes people more natural and not fear being held accountable.

Politics just gives us a catalyst.

Social media allows us to remove our masks and show the real monsters we can be. Like a child who becomes a bully and gets nastier and nastier, until faced with accountability. How many people

do you know who would politely move aside to allow someone disabled or elderly to pass them on a sidewalk, yet would think nothing of cutting someone off in a car? It’s the same principle.”

Researchers believe this increase in anti-social internet behaviors is a result of a lack of person-to-person contact with their perceived rivals.

“Everyone is a keyboard commando when they don’t have to look their adversaries in the eye,” Facebook user Rick Osburn said.

“You’d be surprised how courteous people are in person after they were threatening you just hours before on social media.”

People that are often crude, controversial and mean are commonly referred to as internet trolls. The act of trolling is connected with sadistic and even psychopathic tendencies. These people have a desire to cause issues and garner attention by inserting what is termed flaming or highly divisive comments into a discussion and feeding off the negativity they cause. This is done simply for the attention, albeit negative, that they receive.

Trolls may have weak intellects, poor social skills and very low self esteem, according to researchers.

“The latest research says that it’s actually a lack of eye contact that allows us to be particularly rude to people,” Wallace wrote.

“A recent study from the University of Haifa in Israel, published in the journal ‘Computers in Human Behavior,’’ has shown precisely that. Its results suggested that of the three independent variables, lack of eye-contact was the chief contributor to the negative effects of online disinhibition.”

Online trolls and obnoxious comments can infuriate the normally steady user, causing stresses ranging from a momentary flare of anger to longer-term trauma like ulcers. The effect of rudeness to our health translates easily from the mental to the physical.

Randy P. commented, “So many people these days just never think outside the emotion and anger-filled post that others may make.” And it can make them sick.

Workplace incivility has always been an issue, but with the advent

of social media and smartphones, nastiness can leak out of the office and into people’s private moments. The unpleasantness spreads if not controlled.

There are some tips to surviving rudeness on social media.

Do not engage the person seeking attention by being rude right back. They are wanting a fight, don’t give them one. One of the best methods of dealing with people like this is to ignore them.

Report the offender to the admins of the social media group or directly to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

Block, unfriend or unfollow the troll. That way he or she can spew negativity all day long and you will not have to see it.

To keep your sanity take a deep breath and realize the offender is likely disturbed, lonely and craving attention at any cost. Then scroll on to the next happy meme or educational post. You can win against rudeness and it does not have to be your new normal.

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

SCHOOL from page AVO-1 music. Thank you to everyone that made today a special day. It takes a team.”

After taking part in virtual schooling since the spring of 2020, students were anxious to resume back-to-normal activities.

Parents were overjoyed to have their students guided by teachers instead of themselves. Social media was flooded with back-toschool photos posted by proud family members.

The latest guidelines and restrictions set forth by the California Department of Public Health regarding the reopening of schools include requiring face coverings indoors, sanitizing high-touch surfaces and coordinating with health officials and families regarding COVID-19. Students and staff are not required to receive COVID-19 vaccinations.

Families should continue to self-screen for symptoms at home, before coming to school. If a student has a fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or greater, has a cough, fever, shortness of breath, or has been directly exposed to anyone with a positive COVID diagnosis, they are to stay home.

HUSD will continue to partner with the local health department regarding positive case reporting, monitoring and follow-up.

Beginning Aug. 16, HUSD implemented temperature checks and health screening questions upon entry to all sites. Any visitors attending an indoor athletic event, extracurricular activity, or school meeting will be required to undergo temperature checks and health screening questions and all visitors will be required to wear masks, according to district officials.

The excitement of returning to

Friends Rose Hopkins, left and Rene Hernandez start in-person classes at Hamilton High School Tuesday, Aug. 10.

school to meet new friends and new teachers is a childhood highlight.

After missing this event in 2020, students at the Anza Hamilton schools have been energized to have a great start to a new school year.

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

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Brush fire erupts in Anza, threatening properties City News Service SPECIAL TO ANZA VALLEY OUTLOOK

A brush fire erupted Thursday, Aug. 12, in Anza, quickly charing an acre and threatening several homes before crews reached the location.

The blaze was reported at 1:50 p.m. near Mitchell Road and Louise Avenue, roughly a half-mile north of Highway 371, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.

The agency said multiple engine and hand crews were sent to the location and encountered flames moving at a moderate rate through medium vegetation.

Two homes were in the vicinity of the fire, and firefighters immediately deployed for structure protection, according to reports from the scene.

A Cal Fire air tanker and water-dropping helicopter were summoned to make runs on the brusher, which was contained an hour later.

There was no immediate word on what might have triggered the blaze.

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Mountain lions alive and well in the Anza Valley Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

Mountain lion sightings have always been the rage on social media whenever they occur.

Mostly misidentified bobcats and other animals or spoors later identified as large dog tracks, many of the interactions are not actually big cats. However, mountain lions are here in the Anza Valley and have been positively identified traveling, hunting and lurking in the canyons, chaparral and hills of the area.

The cougar, puma or mountain lion - Puma concolor - is native to California. More than half the state is mountain lion habitat.

These large predators are cunning and skilled hunters, elusive and rarely seen in the wild. The cats’ main prey are moose, elk, deer and caribou in North America. They also feed on smaller wildlife, such as squirrels, rabbits and birds. Mountain lions have been known to prey on domestic livestock, including poultry, calves, sheep, goats and pigs. It is possible, although very rare, for them to perceive humans as prey.

These cats have an astounding survival skill set.

A cougar typically kills a deer every 9 to 12 days. They eat up to 20 pounds of meat at a time then bury the rest for later.

An adult can leap upward 18 feet from a sitting position. They can jump up to 40 feet horizontally.

Cougars can make calls similar to a human scream.

The mountain lion is the second largest cat in the New World, with the jaguar the largest. An adult cougar can range in length from 42 to 54 inches, with a 3-foot-long tail. Adult males weigh up to 200 pounds, and adult females up to 120 pounds.

Cougars are the most widely distributed land mammal in the Western Hemisphere. They range from northwestern Canada to Patagonia, South America.

Cougars are normally reclusive animals that avoid humans.

They make their dens in rocky outcroppings, dense thickets and other secretive places. The cats are highly territorial - a male cougar may patrol a range of 50 to 150 square miles.

Mountain lions begin breeding at about three years of age and like many cats, may mate during any season. Litters of up to six kittens are born after a gestation period of 82 to 98 days. The kittens are weaned in 2 to 3 months, though they may stay with the mother into their second year of age.

Male cougars can live 10 to 12 years in the wild, with females living slightly longer than males.

Environmentalists are concerned with the health of the mountain lion populations. It is believed that these big cats in Southern California and along the Central Coast are threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation from freeways and rampant urban sprawl and development.

According to advocates, California’s cougars are isolated in small, unsustainable populations.

Barriers such as freeways prevent young cats from dispersing to establish their own home ranges and find suitable mates.

This could be causing dangerous inbreeding and genetic-diversity declines, leaving some populations vulnerable to extinction - in fact some could disappear in just 15 years if inbreeding depression occurs.

To protect these animals, advocates are asking that California develop clear state mandates to improve wildlife connectivity.

According to these groups, the California Department of Transportation, state lawmakers and local officials need to create wildlife crossings and protect large areas of intact habitat so the cats and their prey have room to thrive.

Existing laws protecting mountain lions are not perfect. Naturalist Thomas Firth explained, “In 1990, a state initiative, Prop 117, was passed by California voters that banned the hunting of mountain lions. Mountain lions are not endangered and never were. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife issues approximately 200 Depredation Permits a year; far

more than when the big cats were allowed to be hunted. Despite what The Center For Biodiversity, The Mountain Lion Foundation, Friends of the Fuzzies, or any other so-called environmentalist organization would have you believe, mountain lions are in overabundance in rural California and its backcountry.”

Additionally, sightings are becoming more common and predation of livestock more frequent.

Depredation permits are issued for problem cats that are preying on livestock or in other ways putting people or pets in danger.

“Traditionally, a lion will patrol and hunt approximately a 50 to 100 square mile area during a year; some places more,” Firth said.

“Currently in California many of those areas - the San Jacintos being one of them - are being overlapped by more and more cats as they are no longer managed and have no natural enemies in California, and the deer and bighorn sheep populations in many areas are suffering because of it. This is the exact reason why whenever wildlife management is taken away from Fish and Game professionals and placed in the hands of environmentalist organizations and the voting public, wildlife always loses.”

The use of rodenticides has also taken a toll on the big cats. Since 2002, researchers have found the poison’s compounds in 23 out of 24 Southern California mountain lions tested. Anticoagulant baits used to kill rats and mice are then ingested by predators scavenging on the carcasses or dying animals, and these compounds make their way up the food chain to the apex predators such as mountain lions.

Vehicle strikes remain the most common cause of death for Southern California’s mountain lions.

Animals that threaten people are immediately found and euthanized. Those that prey on pets or livestock can be killed by a property owner after the required permit is secured.

Living in mountain lion country requires a basic familiarity with big cat behavior.

In California, it is illegal to feed deer and other big game, as this practice may also attract the mountain lions that prey on them.

Trim brush to reduce hiding places for mountain lions. This is also good for wildfire defensive space.

Never leave small children, vulnerable livestock or pets outside unattended. Provide sturdy, covered shelters for outdoor animals..

Do not hike alone and stay alert on the trails. Loose dogs on trails are at increased risk of becoming prey for a mountain lion.

These felines are quiet, solitary and elusive, and typically avoid any interaction with people. But as human population expands into the cats’ habitat, more frequent sightings are occuring.

Mountain lion attacks on humans are extremely rare. However, attacks have occurred in California. Understanding cougar behavior and how to act responsibly may greatly reduce any potential conflict with the big cats.

Never approach a mountain lion. Give them an escape route.

Do not run, it may trigger the cat’s prey drive and it may give chase - running may initiate an attack. Face the animal, make noise and try to look bigger by waving your arms, throwing rocks or other objects. Pick up small children.

Do not crouch down or bend over.

Squatting puts you in a vulnerable position of appearing like a prey animal.

Bear spray has been shown to be successful in emergency situations with mountain lions.

If a lion attacks, fight back.

Research on mountain lion attacks suggests that many potential victims have fought back successfully.

Report unusual mountain lion behavior to your local CDFW regional office.

Common sense is the key to living in mountain lion country.

Hopefully solid state legislation and management will also ease coexisting with these magnificent animals.

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

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This lion is seen feeding on a fresh deer kill at night.

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This big cat is in a canyon north of Talmadge Spring in the Beauty Mountain Wilderness.

This game cam image shows a mountain lion at Thomas Firth’s inholding property in the Beauty Mountain Wilderness at Iron Spring Mountain off the Cooper-Cienega Truck Trail.

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Doctor sets his school board straight on vaccines, audience applauds

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

In a recent Mount Vernon school board meeting in Indiana to consider rules for those vaccinated and unvaccinated, a parent and physician stood up and electrified the room with his comments. We share his remarks because he exemplifies what all doctors should be doing to save America from government medical malpractice and censorship. Otherwise, they are complacent in it! Although 4.9 million have viewed his message, (captured by an attendee and placed on Twitter by ELIJAHSCHAFFER@ ElijahSchaffer) it will be censored away as will this column. Share it ASAP with others who resent speech control in our present “book burning” political culture.

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proceed, likely because “we’re getting our sources of information from the State Board of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, who actually don’t bother to read science” before they make recommendations. “I’m a functional family physician… especially trained in immunology and inflammation regulation and everything being recommended by the CDC and State Board of Health is actually contrary to all the rules of science.”

Some “things you should know about Coronavirus and all other respiratory viruses,” one is, “they are spread by aerosol particles which are small enough to go through every mask … . The literature that supports all of that is in a flash drive that we’ve presented to you … . It quotes at least three studies, sponsored by the NIH to that exact fact, even though the CDC and the NIH have chosen to avoid, to ignore the very science that they paid to have done.”

Another is, “You cannot make these viruses go away. The natural history of all respiratory viruses, is that they circulate all year long, waiting for the immune system to get sick through the winter, or become deranged, as has happened recently with these vaccines, and then they cause symptomatic disease because they cannot be filtered out and they have animal reservoirs, and this is [a] very important point. No one can make this virus go away. The CDC has managed to convince everybody that we can handle this like we did smallpox, where we could make

a virus go away. Smallpox had no animal reservoir” and infects only humans. “That’s why we’re able to make that virus go away.

That will not happen with this any more than it will with influenza, the common cold, respiratory syncytial virus and not viral respiratory syndromes or anything else that has animal reservoirs. So the reason you can’t do this is because you’re trying to do something which has already been tried and can’t be done.

“Equally important is the vaccination changes none of this, especially with this vaccine.” Dr. Stock asked the board to ask. Why have we not already gotten rid of the common cold and influenza, a variety of the same virus, if it were possible? And, “why is a vaccine that is supposedly so effective, [now] having a breakout in the middle of the summer, when respiratory viral syndromes don’t do that?”

This condition, he added, “is called antibody mediated viral enhancement… a condition … when vaccines work wrong” as they did in every coronavirus with animal study done after the SARS outbreak. This “cannot be done right for [a] respiratory virus which has a very low pathogenicity rate. [It} causes the immune system to actually fight the virus wrong, and let[s] the virus become worse than it would with native infection. And that is why you’re seeing an outbreak right now”— this more especially when “used in a vulnerable individual.” In the flash drive are “six video studies

showing that 75% of people who had COVID-19 positive symptom cases in [the] Barnstaple, Massachusetts, outbreak were fully vaccinated.” Sadly “this vaccine that supposedly was gonna make all of this go away [has] suddenly managed to make an outbreak of COVID-19 develop in the middle of the summer, when vitamin D levels are at their highest.”

“Therefore, there is no reason for treating any person vaccinated any differently than any person unvaccinated. You should also know that no vaccine, even the ones I support and would give to myself and my children, ever stops infection.”

In the mumps outbreak in the National Hockey League in 2014, “The only people who came down with symptoms were the people who were unvaccinated or [had] unknown vaccine status. Boy that sounds like a great argument for vaccines. But a question that you should ask yourself, knowing that half of the people who came down with the symptomatic disease had no contact with an unvaccinated or unknown vaccine status individual. Where did they get the disease? The answer was from the vaccinated individuals. No vaccine prevents you from getting an infection. You get infected, you shed pathogens. This is especially true of viral respiratory pathogens, you just don’t [necessarily] get symptomatic from it.

“So you cannot stop [the] spread!

You cannot make these numbers that you’ve planned on get better by doing any of the things you’re

doing, because that is the nature of viral respiratory pathogens.

And you can’t prevent it with a vaccine because they don’t do the very thing you’re wanting them to do. And you will be chasing this the remainder of your life until you recognize that the Centers for Disease Control and the Indiana State Board of Health are giving you very bad scientific guidance.”

Then he spoke to existing cures.

“I can tell you, having treated over 15 COVID-19 patients that between active loading with vitamin D, ivermectin and zinc that there is not a single person who has come anywhere near the hospital. And we already have studies [also on the flash drive] that show that if you achieve a 25 hydroxy vitamin D level greater than 55, your risk of COVID-19 death will drop” drastically.

He concluded, “people who have recovered from COVID-19 infection actually get no benefit from vaccination at all…and suffer two to four times the rate of side effects if they are subsequently vaccinated.”

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.

like breakfast burritos, bagels and pastries.

Now expanding into outdoor craft fairs, farmers markets and flea markets, the shop is quickly becoming the go-to spot in the Anza Valley for food, entertainment and unique shopping opportunities.

The next craft fair will be held Saturday, Oct. 2 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Interested vendors 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.

Abundant sunshine electrifies the colors of these custom items at the Graffiti Coffee craft fair Aug. 7.

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Organic produce is neatly displayed at the Graffiti Coffee craft fair Aug. 7.

Local honey is an event favorite at the Graffiti Coffee craft fair Aug. 7.

A huge variety of squash and peppers do not last long at the Graffiti Coffee craft fair Aug. 7.

Cahuilla Woman Creations’ colorful handmade earrings represent some of the Native crafts offered at the Graffiti Coffee craft fair Aug. 7.

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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-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-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-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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202110689 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE SCARLETT ROSE TATTOO 40385 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd, Ste B, Murrieta, CA 92562 Mailing address: 23728 Canyon Oak Dr, Murrieta, CA 92562 County: Riverside a. Gloria – Gonzalez, 23728 Canyon Oak Dr, Murrieta, CA 92562 b. Cesar Ramon Gonzalez, 23728 Canyon Oak Dr, Murrieta, CA 92562 This business is conducted by a Married Couple Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Gloria – Gonzalez Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/02/2021 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: 3394 PUBLISHED: August 13, 20, 27, September 3, 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-202111096 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NECIBCHEF’N 23131 Harbor Seal Ct., Wildomar, CA 92595 Mailing address: 39520 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd. Suite 219-2049, Murrieta, CA 92563 County: Riverside NECIBCHEF’N LLC, 23131 Harbor Seal Ct., Wildomar, CA 92595 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: La Necia Butler, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/10/2021 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: 3397 PUBLISHED: August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202111202 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MOVIE COLONY COSMETICS 10 Santa Clara Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 Mailing address: P.O. Box 1222, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 County: Riverside Inhouse Capital Group LLC, 10 Santa Clara Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 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: Kourosh Taraz Vazdim Managing Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/11/2021 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: 3401 PUBLISHED: August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202110735 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ALEXANDRITE ACTIVE & GOLF WEAR 78-100 Main Street, 103, La Quinta, CA 92253 Mailing address: 51-560 Marbella Court, La Quinta, CA 92253 County: Riverside a. Mary Frances Dion, 51560 Marbella Court, La Quinta, CA 92253 b. Dennis David Dion, 51560 Marbella Court, La Quinta, CA 92253 c. Marci Ann Falldorf, 51701 Via Sorrento, La Quinta, CA 92253 This business is conducted by a General Partnership Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 11/1/2016 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: Mary Frances Dion Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/03/2021 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: 3395 PUBLISHED: August 13, 20, 27, September 3, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202110454 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: COLE RACING 2830 Rubidoux Blvd, Riverside, CA 92509 County: Riverside Christopher Arleigh Cole, 8452 Sunshine Lane, Riverside, CA 92508 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: Christopher Arleigh Cole Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 07/28/2021 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: 3398 PUBLISHED: August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202111252 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GOLDEN EAGLE PROPERTIES 26169 Jefferson Ave., Suite B, Murrieta, CA 92562 County: Riverside Styner Enterprises, Inc., 26169 Jefferson Ave., Suite B, Murrieta, CA 92562 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company This LLC is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 07/05/2011 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: Deborah A Styner, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/12/2021 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: 3399 PUBLISHED: August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202111166 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CARDONA’S PAINTING 5337 37th St. Riverside, California 92509 County: Riverside Sandra -- Rossette, 5337 37th St. Riverside, California 92509 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: Sandra Rossette Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/11/2021 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: 3402 PUBLISHED: August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202110826 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: IDYLLWILD GIFT SHOP 54260 North Circle Dr, Idyllwild, CA 92549 Mailing address: PO Box 230, Idyllwild, CA 92549 County: Riverside Mountain Dream, Inc., PO Box 42, Garden City, Utah 84028 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 06/23/2015 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: Richard Shahan, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/04/2021 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: 3403 PUBLISHED: August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202110742 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: COOL CRUISERZ 40820 Winchester Rd, Temecula, CA 92591 Mailing address: 271 E Workman St, Ste 106, Covina, CA 91723 County: Riverside CRK International, 28341 Rodgers Drive, Sagus, California 91350 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company This LLC is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 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: Cyril Nicola, CCO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/03/2021 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: 3396 PUBLISHED: August 13, 20, 27, September 3, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202111182 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SO CAL AUTO DEPOT 1200 W Florida Ave Ste T, Hemet, CA 92543 County: Riverside a. Manuel Preciado Contreras, 9075 Cleveland Ave, Riverside, CA 92503 b. Teresa Marie Contreras, 9075 Cleveland Ave, Riverside, CA 92503 This business is conducted by a Married Couple Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 10/01/15 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: Manuel Preciado Contreras Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/11/2021 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: 3400 PUBLISHED: August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 2021

PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PEDRO DIAZ ALVAREZ aka PEDRO D. ALVAREZ CASE #: PRIN 2101087 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of PEDRO DIAZ ALVAREZ aka PEDRO D. ALVAREZ A Petition for Probate has been filed by RIVERSIDE COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR in the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside.

The Petition for Probate requests that RIVERSIDE COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: September 23, 2021 Time: 8:45 a.m. Dept. PS-3 As of this date, the courthouse is temporarily closed and this hearing must be attended by telephone only by: (1) Call 1-213-306-3065 and enter Meeting No. 289100160, or (2) Visit https://www.riverside. courts.webex.com/meet/paldeptps3webex, type in your name and click “join meeting.”.

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (Form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250.

A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: Toni Eggebraaten, 77564 Country Club Drive, #191, Palm Desert, CA 92211, 760-610-1568 LEGAL #: 3404 PUBLISHED: August 20, 27, September 3, 2021

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the U.S. District Court filed a Minute Order for the attorneys-only Settlement Conference held on July 1, 2021; Plaintiff-Intervenors the Ramona Band of Cahuilla and the Cahuilla Band of Indians filed a Joint Motion to Extend Stay on July 6, 2021; the U.S. District Court filed an Order Granting the Joint Motion to Extend Stay on July 8, 2021; the U.S. District Court filed a notice of Mail Returned as Undeliverable to Carolyn Ellison and John Ellison on July 16, 2021; the U.S. District Court filed a notice of Mail Returned as Undeliverable to Dianne Mannschreck and Robert Mannschreck on July 20, 2021; the U.S. District Court filed a notice of Mail Returned as Undeliverable to Barbara Cole on July 28, 2021; the U.S. District Court filed a notice of Mail Returned as Undeliverable to Mary Lee on July 28, 2021; the U.S. District Court filed a Minute Order on July 29, 2021; the U.S. District Court filed a notice of Mail Returned as Undeliverable to Khyber Courchesne on July 30, 2021, in United States v. Fallbrook Public Utility District, Civil No. 51-CV-1247-GPCRBB, pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. Copies may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court.

Published August 20, 2021

CHANGE OF NAME

CHANGE OF NAME

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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