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Cities remember 9/11 terrorist attacks with ceremonies, memorials

Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

The Wildomar City Council heard a series of zoning changes and plans for a combined major retail, medical, service station and town home development planned in the city by JNT Management Inc., at the Sept. 8 regular meeting. see page A-3

Courts & Crimes School violence threats leads to arrests Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

A series of social media posts threatening violence against two Perris Union High School District high schools and a Romoland School District middle school has resulted in the arrest of two students and one former student, Menifee Police Capt. Dave Gutierrez said. see page AVO-5

The Spirit of Great Oak marching band performs the “Star Spangled Banner” during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at the Temecula Duck Pond Sept. 11. See more photos on page A-6.

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As drought worsens, officials say state ‘isn’t ready – again’ Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

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As the drought continues to worsen in California with no relief in sight, water experts are speaking out saying that the state wasn’t ready for another prolonged period of dryness.

According to the CalMatters article, “Running out of water and time: How unprepared is California for 2021’s drought?” groundwater is still being pumped with no statewide limits, siphoning up drinking water that rural communities rely on. In northern counties, the article said, “residents are reliving the last disaster as water restrictions kick in again, but in the south, enough water is stored to avoid them for now.”

“The good news is that in urban areas, most Californians haven’t lapsed back into their old waterwasting patterns. But, while some farmers have adopted water-saving technology, others are drilling deeper wells to suck out more water to plant new orchards,” the

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The Sept. 9 drought map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows much of California in extreme or exceptional drought. Much of Riverside County is experiencing severe to extreme drought.

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Fully restored Hemet Fire Department honor mural rededicated Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

It was an emotional day in Hemet for more than 100 residents, dozens of firefighters and police officers and Mt. San Jacinto College art students as a huge, restored wall mural was unveiled depicting local firefighters raising a flag to bring awareness of the fateful 9/11 terrorist attack on the twin towers in New York 20 years ago.

The mural, painted on the wall of Hemet’s Fire Station No. 1 to recognize the local Fire Department and their service to the community, was painted soon after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists’ attack, and until now had slowly faded.

Now, with the mural carefully restored by art students from MSJC with the financial support of the Rotary Club of Hemet, it again stands brightly for all to remember the service and sacrifices many see MURAL, page A-2

The huge brightly restored mural at Hemet Fire Station 1 is shown at its unveiling ceremony Sept. 10, a day before the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack on New York’s Twin Towers and the Pentagon.

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Learn what allows Lake Elsinore to ‘Dream Extreme’ Diane A. Rhodes SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Lake Elsinore’s 2021 State of the City event is shaping up to be a tasty and entertaining night filled with food and fun. The Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with city personnel, have raised the bar for this event each year and the annual event scheduled for Sept. 30 promises to do the same. With a tagline of “Bring It LE!” the evening is bound to be filled with laughs, cheers and important details.

Presented by Mayor Robert “Bob” Magee, whose hallmarks include government transparency and honesty, the address will highlight the city’s important endeavors during the past year.

Whether it is an update on the newest economic developments, the many park and road improvements that have taken place, or public safety increases, Magee is set to cover many different topics of interest to residents and visitors.

Magee was first elected to the City Council in 2003 and then reelected four times, making this term his fifth. The position

of mayor gets rotated, and he is holding it for the seventh time; he served as Mayor Pro Tem twice.

“During this time, I have delivered seven State of the City speeches, one as Mayor Pro Tem – this will be my eighth,” he said.

“Back in 2013 we held the event at the Diamond Club at the Stadium and I rode my dirt bike along the concourse and up to the event in order to make a dramatic entry in a black suit while the James Bond theme played.”

That was not the only grand entrance the mayor has made. In 2017, the council did a play on the television series and movie “Entourage” and he drove into the banquet room at Pins & Pockets in a Razor (car) with council members Ben Benoit of Wildomar, Randon Lane of Murrieta and Supervisor Kevin Jeffries.

“The Diamond Stadium will provide the opportunity for yet another dramatic entry this year,” Magee said.

A tribute to Steve McQueen will highlight the event. “On Any Sunday,” which was released in 1971, was a popular big-screen hit that documented motorcycle en-

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thusiasts. A large part of the movie showcased Malcolm Smith’s exploits in Europe, Baja and the Elsinore Grand Prix.

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Friend, Competitor and Fellow Veteran Lake Elsinore Mayor Robert “Bob” Magee will present the annual State of the City address Sept. 30.

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“In the movie Steve McQueen rides under an assumed name, Harvey Mushman,” Magee explained.

“For years we have named our annual endurance race the Mushman 100 in his honor. Little known fact: he broke his foot while racing in the GP and was on crutches when he raced the 12 hours of Sebring, where he finished second to Mario Andretti.”

Magee said that McQueen’s movie “LeMans” was also released in 1971.

“It was a work of passion for him although it did not gain much acclaim at the box office,” he said.

“It was very innovative in how it showed sports car racing to the general public. We will emphasize both movies in our opening. But Steve McQueen also did an advertisement for the Honda 250 that was produced between 1972-

1974 called the “Elsinore.” So with those connections, I believe he epitomizes the Dream Extreme lifestyle that we exude in Lake Elsinore.”

Ticket cost for the 2021 State of the City address has been reduced to $25 to encourage attendance but as done in 2020, a Facebook Live option will be offered.

“It will be in the open air so that people can feel comfortable as COVID continues to be with us,” Magee said.

The Sept. 30 event at Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium, 500 Diamond Dr., will begin with a reception and “Taste of LE” at 4 p.m., followed by the mayor’s address at 5:30 p.m.

To RSVP and learn about sponsorship opportunities, www.lakeelsinore.chamber.com.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce a friend of our Warrior Veterans Adaptive Sports Club team members, Rene Peterson, passed away on August 27, 2021.

Rene Peterson was an Army Veteran who was stationed in Beirut during the conflict and subsequently, was injured in a car accident in 2006. Shortly thereafter, he began to compete in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games.

William Hendrickson (Wheelchair Willie), equipment manager and one of the first Veterans to join the team, has been competing against Rene in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games for the over a decade; where they became close and developed a strong bond. Their journey began roughly twelve years ago; Willie met fellow Army Veteran Rene Peterson at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Denver, Colorado. Rene competed in his class level at the game, where they we became fierce competitors against each other in the slalom, also known as the obstacle course. The rivalry continued for many years; each year they would push each other to the limit to the point of making silly bets.

One year, the bet was that the loser would shave his head and another year, the loser had to wear a dress. This year, Rene finally beat Willie after 9 years! Willie was very proud of his friend and his accomplishment. In Willie’s words, “It was a joy to see the victory in his eyes when he won.” Only a few days after the games, Rene passed away, leaving a deep sadness inside Willie.

Willie is deeply honored that Rene’s family contacted him about attending his funeral and speaking about his friend and fellow Veteran. Veterans Mobility Projects will be sponsoring Willie to fly to Kansas City, Missouri to attend and speak at Rene’s celebration of life.

Rene Peterson’s Celebration of Life will be held Friday September 17th, 2021 from 2 pm to 5 pm at the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) building located at 14605 E US Hwy 40, Kansas City, MO 64136.

The Family requests in lieu of flowers that Donations be made in Rene’s honor to: American Legion Post 189 (Robert L. Clore Post 189), Attention: VMAP (Veterans Mobility Assistance Program), 820 SE Vista Drive, Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64086.

Rene Peterson will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.

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Hemet Mayor Karlee Meyer welcomes the spectators and Hemet public service teams to the Rotary Club of Hemet’s and MSJC restored Fire Department mural unveiling and rededication.

MURAL from page A-1 firefighters and police officers have made including those who rushed in to help after the terrorist attack, many dying in the rescue efforts.

Nearly 3,000 innocent Americans died that horrible day when America was attacked.

The mural depicts the face of the Statue of Liberty, an American flag in the background and firefighters lifting up a flag as they did on 9-11.

Hemet City Manager Chris Lopez said, “Having our public safety here, the Fire and Police Department, some of whom responded back to the event in 2001 really shows the importance of having and honoring public safety responders and to remember those who were impacted by the event.”

At the ceremony that evening was former Hemet Firefighter Scotty Hudson who was one of six firefighters and heavy equipment operators called to New York that day to help in the rescue efforts. Hudson took

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Hemet firefighters and public safety officers proudly stand before the restored firefighter recognition mural as it is unveiled at Hemet Fire Station 1 by the Rotary Club of Hemet. The restoration was done by Mt. San Jacinto College art students and their instructor.

Retired Hemet Firefighter Scotty A. Hudson recalls how his Hemet firefighter team was called to help with the rescue of thousands of people trapped in the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on New York’s twin towers during the Hemet Fire Department’s restored firefighter recognition Valley News/Tony Ault photos mural unveiling Saturday, Sept. 10.

the microphone to say, “I was asked to speak but I didn’t want to, but I changed my mind… I woke up that morning like most of you and saw what it was on TV.” He and other Hemet firefighters were dispatched from March Air Force Base to New York the next day to help with over 72,000 pounds of equipment that would be used to dig people out of the wreckage. “That started a whole new routine,” he said.

On the plane, the California OAS chief told them that 50,000 people were killed and 100 square blocks destroyed. “Luckily that didn’t happen,” Hudson said.

“All the responders who went there are real heroes, but the real heroes were those (New York) firefighters who rushed into those two buildings and started getting people out. Carrying them out. Yelling, ‘get out of the building.’ No one knew it was going to collapse, but it did and a lot of people, 343 (fire and police officers) were killed. They are the heroes that saved thousands of people.”

Adding to the mural unveiling and rededication ceremony was Retired Navy Chaplin Capt. Quinn Hawley, who was in uniform that evening.

He led the prayers for the many who died in that attack recalling the many prayers he said for the people who

lost members of their family that day. While he was not there, he cited and praised the many brave service members who died not only in the 20 years of war in the Middle East that resulted from the Sept. 11 attack, but those who died in our previous wars.

Hemet Council Member Linda Krupa and president of the Hemet Rotary led the mural unveiling ceremony calling up the MSJC art students and their teacher who restored the mural in the past several months. She congratulated them on their work and presented each of the students with a college scholarship from the Rotary Club.

Also appearing at the special mural unveiling ceremony was Interim Hemet Fire Chief Cameron Phillips who had all but a few of his firefighters come forward for the spectators to see. The remainder were on call.

He praised all of his men and women firefighters for the job they do and pointed out that one of the city’s fire stations is one of the busiest in the state and nation.

Giving the closing remarks was Dan Goodrich, Rotary Governor of the 5330 District, who had all the fellow Rotarians stand up in the audience.

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

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Wildomar City Council approves tract map and amendments for the planned Wildomar Trail Mixed-Use Project in a public hearing Sept. 8 Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

The Wildomar City Council heard a series of zoning changes and plans for a combined major retail, medical, service station and town home development planned in the city by JNT Management Inc., at the Sept. 8 regular meeting.

JNT Management is planning to build the Wildomar Trail Mixed Use project on a 28-acre mixed use site on Wildomar Trail, Yamas Drive and Prielipp Road in Wildomar that would include a mini-market and gas station, restaurants, shops, a car and RV wash, 109 townhomes, two medical office buildings and a town center. The developer proposes to build on the nine consecutive sites in four phases over a number of years.

A presentation of the project was heard by the five-member council Aug. 18 where there were 12 public speakers primarily for the Windsong and Lennar Briarwood communities. Several speakers from those communities appeared again in public comment voicing their concerns that the project would cause negative traffic impacts, view obstructions, rodent infestations, noise, crime and poor landscaping.

Comments from the public focused on many of the same issues as well as concerns on proposed land use types, Cervera Road landscaping and street improvements.

“We would be surrounded by apartments, it would be horrible,” one speaker said. “Who wants to be surrounded by walls?”

Claims allayed Representatives of the project appearing before the council refuted a number of the claims and allayed them by agreeing to a series of conditional use permit changes proposed by the planning commission. They also voiced the opinion that if any of the proposed amendments were stricken from their plans it could result in revised planning that could bring even more possible apartments and facilities to the city. This could include even more apartment complexes including multistory buildings under Senate Bill 35 addressing the state’s low- to moderate-income housing program for each California city. They also noted that any changes, such as service station locations would cost them years of work and perhaps scuttle the entire project for lack of financial interest.

Phase 1 conditions met The developer said Phase 1 of the project would be sure all the conditions were being met by city code and in that plan also would build a flood retention basin and make all infrastructure changes needed. Phase 1 also includes the construction of a service station and mini-mart with concurrent beer and wine sales all in compliance with city codes. He gave a tentative final construction date sometime in 2023. The remaining three phases would continue after that with Phase 2 including the professional buildings and shopping centers.

The final phases would include a park, more retail businesses and the 109 townhome community. The developer emphasized that they were townhomes, not apartments as some of the public suggested. He also suggested that the search for a major food store and other stores is continuing by other interested parties. “We don’t do that,” the JNT Management spokesman said.

Five amendments ask What JNT proposed in five amendments that were approved by council were certifying the Environmental Impact Report for the project; amending the General Plan to change the existing land use designation from Business Park to highest density property on the northerly 10 acres at the northeast corner of Prielipp Road and Yamas Drive; subdividing the 25.8 acre project site into nine lots to develop the Wildomar Trail Mixed-use Town Center; approving a zone change removing the mixeduse overlay zone designation on a 6.07 acre residential portion of the project site from Scenic Highway Commercial to General Residential at the southwest corner of Wildomar Trail and the I-15 Freeway and the northerly 10 acres of the James Carter property from Industrial Park to General Residential at the northeast corner of of Yamas Drive and Prielipp Road; and approving the tentative tract map subject to conditions to subdivide the 25.8 acre project site into 9 lots and approving a Conditional Use Permit subject to conditions to establish the

gas station and mini-mart consisting of 41,609 square feet of professional office space and a 109 unit for-sale townhome community at the southwest corner of Wildomar Trail and the I-15 freeway.

Conditions needed The conditions imposed for the approval of the amendments included that the RV fueling station will be prohibited from allowing dumping of waste or overnight vehicle parking. In addition, parking stalls for semi-trucks shall not be provided at the fueling station, and semi-trucks shall not be allowed to remain at fueling pumps longer than reasonably necessary to refuel.

The preparation and approval of a “Vector Control Plan” (rodents) from the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health; Phase 1 landscape design and construction will include design and construction all of the perimeter landscaping improvements identified for Phase 4 including the Wildomar Trail right of way, the Cervera green belt (east side of street/r-o-w) and the entire south property line (15-foot depth) of the Phase 4 townhome site to be complete before occupancy of Phase 1 buildings. There must be a before issuance of occupancy permits for

the gas station in Phase 1 where the applicant will post “No Parking” signs along the entire project frontage of Wildomar Trail and Cervera Road and the applicant will grade the entire site concurrently with the Phase 1 grading improvements.

Once this was done the planning commission recommended the proposed resolution be passed.

New district boundaries In other business the council in a public hearing discussed how they were going to change the five city Election Districts according figures from the latest 10-year census concluded this year. The city has five districts that from each, a city representative is elected.

Before the public hearing began the council looked at data from National Demographics Corporation from the last census taken in the city. It was determined in the census that the city has a census recorded population of 36,875 residents that would have approximately 7,375 people in each district depending on the population makeup and complying with the state’s Equal Population and Voting Rights Act. The council will look at the data presented and said they would comply with all state and federal laws about drawing voting district changes.

The Federal Voting Rights Act says there will be no racial gerrymandering shifted to election years.

The city must respect the voter’s choices and preserve the core of the existing district with continuity in office with future population growth.

California law says the redistricting must be geographically continuous, have undivided neighborhoods and “communities of interest” kept together; have easily identifiable boundaries and a compact that does not bypass one group of people to get a more distant group of people in

the district. The districts “shall not favor or discriminate against a political party.” The other traditional redistricting principle shall apply.

The council took the information under consideration.

In earlier actions the council recognized more than 50 residents who have been helping with a citywide cleanup campaign with certificates of appreciation, recognized that it is “Constitution Week” and offered their congratulations to a new city analyst.

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

Hemet man killed in two-vehicle crash at Perris intersection City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Authorities identified a 24-yearold Hemet man killed in a two-car collision at a Perris intersection.

Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Howard Hibbler said Isaiah Eddington was at the wheel of a 2016 Chrysler 300 that collided with a 2000 Honda Accord about 10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.

9, at Indian Avenue and Markham

Street. Paramedics attempted lifesaving measures on the victim, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Hibbler said the other motorist suffered unspecified injuries and was taken to Riverside University Medical Center in Moreno Valley for treatment.

Anyone with information about the collision was asked to contact the sheriff’s Perris station at (951) 210-1074.

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San Jacinto City Council reappoints 3 planning commissioners Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

The San Jacinto City Council directed staff to send information to the state on its electric utility company as directed and appointed three members of the city’s Planning Commission to four-year terms in a short meeting Sept. 7.

At the beginning of the meeting, San Jacinto City Council Member Brian Hawkins presented two resolutions, one to support the state DROUGHT from page A-4 article said, adding that as far as another drought goes, “California isn’t ready, again.”

“We are in worse shape than we were before the last drought, and we are going to be in even worse shape after this one,” Jay Lund, codirector of the Center for Watershed Sciences at University of California at Davis, said.

Despite the warnings and lessons learned from the last drought, the state still isn’t ready, according to Public Policy Institute Senior Fellow Jeffery Mount.

“The universal truism is that by the time you react to a drought it’s too late to react to a drought,” Mount said. “The majority of things you have to do to mitigate impacts have to be done before the drought.”

Financial and fiscal impacts grow In August, U.S. officials declared the first-ever water shortage from the Colorado River that serves some 40 million people in the West, and that creates a trickle effect for almost every resident who depends on west coast growers for produce. With nearly 90% of California already experiencing extreme

and federal elections integrity with voting fairness to all and the second to honor the victims of the terrorist attack on New York’s Twin Towers and the Pentagon with the theme “Never to Forget” every Sept. 11.

The resolutions were approved by the three council members present.

Mayor Pro Tem Crystal Ruiz was excused from the meeting and censured councilmember Joel Lopez, who remains in jail on a series of alleged charges, was not present.

The three member quorum ap-

proved the reappointments of Corinne Awad, Michael Heath and Taurus Jones to the city’s planning commission for the next four years.

The trio have been serving on the commission after filling the three vacant seats at earlier dates.

The council praised their continuing service to the community in reviewing all the city’s proposed retail, residential and commercial developments and making recommendations for possible changes to the council based on the city’s

General Plan.

They also attested to the presentation to the city’s Power Source Disclosure Program which requires the governing council of a public agency providing retail electric service to endorse the accuracy of each annual report and power content label, as submitted to the California Choice Energy Authority’s technical review. San Jacinto operates its own power company, purchasing electric service from outside agencies at a wholesale

cost. The cost to the city’s providers usually is lower than the major power companies’ cost.

There were no requests for any new items or discussions in future meetings except for more discussions on the homeless situation facing local retail establishments and what is being done about them.

The council adjourned less than an hour after the meeting began at 6:30 p.m.

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

drought, a designation that only hints at the trickle down of impacts on people, the environment and the economy.

CalMatters reported that during the last drought California agriculture took a $3.8 billion hit from 2014 through 2016. More than a half-million acres of farmland was taken out of production for lack of irrigation water, and an estimated 21,000 jobs were lost in 2015 alone.

“The astonishing aridity also killed more than 100 million trees and weakened millions more, setting off a catastrophic cascade: The carpet of dead trees added fuel to California’s wildfire epidemic.

Fire season stretched year-round and into normally damp parts of the state,” CalMatters said.

Droughts are expensive for taxpayers. The legislature appropriated $3.3 billion toward drought response from 2013 to 2017, including $2.3 billion in voter-approved bonds. About $68 million was spent on emergency drinking water for communities where wells went dry, but the biggest chunk funded projects to begin augmenting supply, such as more water recycling and groundwater management.

Now, to address the current

drought, the Newsom administration has proposed spending another $5.1 billion, for a start. But the “start” may be already too late.

“I can think of a lot of places to spend money,” Mount said. “But it’s too late for this drought.”

Drought approaches peak severity This year’s drought is steadily approaching the peak severity of the last one, climate experts say.

It’s a dangerous benchmark: 2012 through 2015 was the state’s driest consecutive four-year stretch since record-keeping began in 1896.

Much of the state has received less than half of average rain and snowfall since October, with some areas seeing as little as a quarter.

For most of Northern California, the past two years have been the second driest on record.

Already, the water stored in major reservoirs is far below normal as some rivers’ runoff has dipped below the last drought’s levels. Lake Oroville, which stores water delivered as far away as San Diego, has dropped to just under half of its historic average for this time of year.

“We’ve had dry springs before, but that is just astonishing,” Daniel Swain, a climate scientist at the University of California, Los Angeles and The Nature Conservancy, said. “And we’re still a few months out from seeing the worst of things.”

Drought contingency plan triggers cuts Under a 2019 drought contingency plan, Arizona, Nevada, California and Mexico agreed to give up shares of their water to maintain water levels at Lake Mead. The voluntary measures weren’t enough to prevent the shortage declaration.

Cuts for 2022 are triggered when predicted water levels fall below a certain threshold — 1,075 feet (328 meters) above sea level, or 40% capacity. Hydrologists predict that by January, the reservoir will drop to 1,066 feet (325 meters), according

to a report by The Associated Press.

More rounds of water cuts are triggered when projected levels sink to 1,050, 1,045 and 1,025 feet (320, 318 and 312 meters). As of last week, Arizona and Nevada will face cuts, but California will be spared from immediate cuts because it has more senior water rights, though eventually, some city and industrial water users could be affected, the news agency reported.

Drought Monitor shows alarming data The U.S. Drought Monitor weekly report dated Sept. 9, shows that much of the state is now in extreme to exceptional drought, with the percentage of the area in exceptional drought growing since Aug. 26 from 33.32% of the state to 45.66%. During the same two week time period, the percentage of the state in extreme drought actually decreased from 88.37% to 87.94% and the percentage of the state in severe drought fell from 95.58% to 93.93% over the same time period.

While the decrease in percentages for extreme and severe drought fell, those numbers still mean that all but 12.06% of the state is experiencing extreme drought, and with no rain on the horizon, there’s no relief in sight.

Reservoir levels continue to drop Water levels in major reservoirs have dropped far below historic averages according to data released online by the California Department of Water Resources. While Lake Perris remains at 85% capacity, reservoirs to the north such as Pine Flat Lake (20%) San Luis Reservoir (13%) and even Folsom Lake (24%) are dangerously low and with no measurable snow pack in the state, the likelihood of lake levels improving is virtually nonexistent.

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

more than 1.7 million households for a year.

While household water usage has increased some, it’s still less than what was being used per capita before the last drought, CalMatters reported.

“Between 2013 and 2016, Californians on average reduced their residential use by 30%. Since then, per capita water use has ticked up, but Californians used 16% less water in recent months than they did in 2013, CalMatters said.

Locally, water districts like Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District are doing their part to encourage residents to conserve water.

“We work to save as much water as possible during wet years. As a result, Southern California began the year with more water in storage facilities than ever before, which means that you can count on us to meet your essential water needs,” Parag Kalaria, water resources manager for EVMWD, said.

EVMWD is continuing to recognize its Stage 2 guidelines for drought conditions, the district said. Those guidelines in place are available online at www.evmwd. com/conservation.

“Residents and businesses can continue to make a big difference in water savings with tools available through EVMWD,” Haley Munson, water efficiency specialist for EVMWD, said. “Just a few simple steps including swapping out highwater using devices or updating your yard to a water-wise landscape, everyone can be part of the water supply solution.”

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

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

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

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Cities remember 9/11 terrorist attacks

Murrieta firefighters prepare to raise an American flag during a 9/11 memorial ceremony held at Town Square Park, Saturday, Sept. 11, on the 20th anniversary of the terrorist Valley News/Shane Gibson photo attacks.

People pray for the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks during a memorial ceremony at Valley News/Shane Gibson photo Town Square Park in Murrieta Saturday, Sept. 11.

Rocks painted with the names of every victim of the 9/11 terrorist attacks are displayed at the 9/11 memorial at Town Square Park in Murrieta Saturday, Sept. 11.

Murrieta firefighter Dan Grassmeier rings a bell Saturday, Sept. 11, at the precise moment local time when the first hijacked airplane struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center 20 years ago. Valley News/Shane Gibson photo

U.S. Marine Corps veteran and retired Murrieta police officer Kent Chivington holds an American flag and a 9/11 memorial flag during a Sept. 11 ceremony honoring the victims of 9/11 at Town Square Park in Murrieta.

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A sign greets Menifee residents attending the Sept. 11, 2001, Remembrance ceremony 20 years later urging them to never forget the tragic terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon that claimed nearly 3,000 innocent American lives.

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The parents of this little girl with her dog in front of Menifee’s 9-11 Remembrance ceremony hope this sign Saturday, Sept. 11, will help their daughter remember and to never forget that fateful day and the innocent Americans that were killed by terrorists and the heroes who died trying to rescue them.

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These 20-year-old newspapers displayed at Menifee’s 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony show headlines about the terrorist attack on the United States. Valley News/Tony Ault photo

This piper and the Menifee Police Department Color Guard begin the Remembrance Ceremony held Saturday, Sept. 11, at the city’s Central Park to remember the terrorist attack on New York and Washington D.C. on Sept. 11, 20 years ago that killed 3,000 Americans.

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Posters at Menifee’s Central Park during the city’s 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony, held Sept. 11, tell the story of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center’s twin towers in New York and Pentagon that killed nearly 3,000 Americans 20 years ago, starting a war on terrorism.

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This Menifee family writes cards during Menifee’s 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony held Saturday, Sept. 11, to thank the New York Fire and Police Departments for their service that saved the lives of hundreds of people in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the Valley News/Tony Ault photo World Trade Center.

A Representative for Riverside County presents Menifee Mayor Bill Zimmerman a certificate of recognition during Menifee’s 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony Sept. 11.

From left is Cal Fire Chief Bill Weiser, next to the mayor is Mayor Pro Tem Lesa Sobek, Council Member Dean Deines, Council Member Bob Karwin, Assemblyman Kelly Valley News/Tony Ault photo Seyarto and Menifee Police Chief Pat Walsh.

American flags are displayed at the Temecula Duck Pond in honor of all the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks during a remembrance ceremony held Saturday, Sept. 11.

Maysa Bitar gives her Pledge of Allegiance at the start of a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at the Temecula Duck Pond, Sept. 11.

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Temecula Mayor Maryann Edwards sings “God Bless America” during the city’s 9/11 remembrance ceremony 20 years after the terrorist attacks of 2001. Valley News/Shane Gibson photo

A guestbook for people to sign and share stories about 9/11 is provided every year Valley News/Shane Gibson photo during the remembrance ceremony in Temecula Sept. 11.

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Members of the community attend a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at the Temecula Duck Pond Sept. 11, to honor the victims of the terrorist attacks of 20 years ago. Valley News/Shane Gibson photo

A large American flag is flown above the Temecula Duck Pond during the city’s 9/11 remembrance ceremony held Sept. 11.

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Gary Houseman and his girlfriend firefighter Michelle Edmunds display a red line American flag in honor of firefighters during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at the Temecula Duck Pond Saturday, Sept. 11.

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Sports Car Club of America speeds through Lake Elsinore

Drivers race against the clock during the San Diego SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) Autocross at the Lake Elsinore Diamond, Sept. 12.

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Drivers put their cars to the test on a course around the parking lot at the Lake Elsinore Diamond during the San Diego SCCA Autocross.

Drivers put their cars to the test on a course dropping a few cones around the parking lot at the Lake Elsinore Diamond during the San Diego SCCA Autocross.

A driver speeds along the course at the San Diego SCCA Autocrossin Lake Elsinore.

A spectator watches as racers put their cars to the test on a course around the parking lot at the Lake Elsinore Diamond during the San Diego SCCA Autocross.

A variety of cars and their drivers race against the clock around a course at the Lake Elsinore Diamond during the San Diego SCCA Autocross.

This driver puts his car to the test on a course around the parking lot at the Lake Elsinore Diamond during the San Diego SCCA Autocross.

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CHILDREN’S EVENTS Sept. 18 – Noon to 2 p.m. Miss Lori’s 5th Bi-annual Children’s Clothing Exchange at Murrieta Mesa High School, 24801 Monroe Ave. Murrieta.

Sept. 24 – 6-8:30 p.m. C-Kids Smash Bros. tournament for 4th and 5th graders at Cornerstone Community Church, 34570 Monte Vista Drive, Wildomar. Show your best Smash Bros. skills. Pizza and games with trophies. w w w . m y v a l l e y n e w s . c o m

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Sept. 19 – 2-4 p.m. Broadway hit Mamma Mia at Old Town Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula. Tickets and showtimes see temeculatheater.org.

Sept. 21 – 6:59 a.m. Pianist Margaret Meynyke to entertain at the Murrieta Library, 8 Town Square, Murrieta Sept. 21 – 3-5 p.m. San Jacinto Community Center Open House on Pico Boulevard downtown San Jacinto with Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner #AdrianGarcia is #Working4U by bringing you the San Jacinto Community Center Open House. Take a look at our activities as you tour the San Jacinto Community. Read more on Facebook Sept. 23 – 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Songs for Hope music at the Old Town Community Theater, 42501 Main St., Temecula. Inspiring songs for hope and healing after the COVID-19 pandemic. Free tickets at the theater, but seating is limited.

Sept. 24 -26 – Learn about Temecula’s Adult CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) at Temecula Aquatics - Ronald Reagan Sports Park/Community Rec Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula. Response team trailer. will be on-site. Read more on Facebook.

Sept. 25 – 8 a.m. Canyon Lake Communitywide garage sale at different locations directed by the Canyon Lake Property Owners Assn., 31512 Railroad Canyon Road No. 9400. Read more at canyonlakepoa.com Sept. 25 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

TEDx Temecula presentation Human Being/Being Human at Old Town Community Theater, 42501 Main St., Temecula. Tickets available at the theater.

Sept. 25 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Healthy Living Expo, Temeku Cinemas parking lot, 26463 Ynez Road, Temecula. Many local holistic health practice vendors with mind, body, mental, spiritual and physical services. See https:// healthfestlive.com.

Sept. 25 – 4 p.m. and noon Sunday, Sept. 26 Perris Appreciation Day at the Perris Museum, 2201 S/ A Street, Perris. Free Oct. 4 – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m.

The Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce presents a Job-APalooza fall 2021 job fair free to job seekers at Menifee Lakes Country Club, 29875 Menifee Lakes Drive. Employers may register online at BIT.LY/Menifee Jobs2.

ONGOING – Riverside Transportation Commission is offering Park and Ride Lots to connect with carpools, vanpools and transit systems in Beaumont at 600 E. 6th Street, in San Jacinto at 501 S. San Jacinto Ave. and in Temecula at Grace Presbyterian Church, 31143 Nicolas Road, open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. but not on weekends.

ONGOING – Sun City Civic Association Monthly Square Dance sessions 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.

In compliance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Riverside County Public Health orders, the farmers markets will be restricted to agriculture products only. Follow the Old Town Temecula Farmers Market on Facebook to stay updated. No pets are allowed.

WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS Sept. 18 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. Jericho Walk downtown Murrieta.

Walk around the city’s downtown seven times praying for the people in the city led by lily Kelly Ministries. Meet at 24935 Washington Ave. Sept. 18 – 9:30 a.m. Menifee Valley Historical Association and Museum invites all to learn about the creation of Canyon Lake with narrators Elinor (Evans) Martin and her son Steve sharing their families 100-year history. Held at the Museum, at the AntelopeMenifee Rural Center on Haun Road north of Garbani Road.

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Sept. 20 – 7 p.m. On Mondays, the Temecula Valley Historical Society presents historical entertainment at the Vail Headquarters stage, 32115 Temecula Pkwy.

Sept. 21 – 10:15 a.m. Temecula Valley Republican Women’s Federation presents speaker attorney Robert Tyler to the monthly meeting and luncheon at Wilson Creek Winery. 35960 Rancho California Road, Temecula with speaker attorney Robert Tyler and Dale Broom from the School Choice Foundation. RSVP must be at tvrwf.org. Email rsvp@tvrf.org or call (951) 970-1314.

Sept. 30 – 7:30-9:30 p.m. Jazz at the Merc, The Merc theater 42051 Main St. Temecula. Information and tickets see temeculatheater.org 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) 6946480. Artists may apply using the 2021 AOTW Application online at https://temeculaca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11605/2021-AOTWApplication.

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

ONGOING – Noon to 1 p.m. Attend Murrieta Wildomar Chamber of Commerce’s weekly business briefing via Zoom or watch live on Facebook every Wednesday. Registration required at https://bit.ly/MWCBizBriefing.

The chamber business briefing is an opportunity to hear from city, county and business leaders about current and 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) 2559200 or rmotter@aol.com for information about future meetings.

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

ONGOING – Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, a free 12step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, undereating or bulimia, has meetings throughout the U.S. and the world. Contact (781) 932-6300, or for local meetings, call (925) 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 self-confidence and improve social skills.

For new dates, call (760) 807-1323 or visit www.MenifeeToastmasters.org for more information.

Scarecrow Days returns to Fallbrook Oct. 1-31 FALLBROOK – Skipping down the yellow brick road, the ScareCREW is preparing for 10th year celebration of Scarecrow Days.

Three new themes, Wizard of Oz, Ring Round The Rosy, and Rapunzel were created and will be displayed along with the popular favorites, businesses and residential scarecrows.

Perched on a rooftop, Wizard of Oz characters have strength, courage and heart greeting cars. Rapunzel’s long yellow hair will drape over the edge of a building and Ring Around the Rosy to be determined.

The field of gaunt Silent People with flowing garments make the journey to Fallbrook for the third year. This display is an adaptation from Suomussalmi, Finland. Over a 1,000 Silent People created by Reuijo are on permanent display.

Kids Corner, in celebrating

10th Scarecrow Days, will have a scarecrow craft and goodies at Fallbrook Farmers Market on Saturdays now through Oct. 23. Located South Main Avenue.

Harvest Faire is Sunday, Oct. 17, will be also at South Main Avenue.

Scarecrow Days Oct. 1-31, provides a month of fall family fun viewing scarecrows up close, Kids Corner at the Farmers Market and the Harvest Faire. Fallbrook offers excellent restaurants, great art, hiking, Live Oak Park, shopping, and wine tasting at various local wineries. Enjoy all the amenities the ‘the friendly village’ has to offer Maps for viewing scarecrows, Farmers Market, Harvest Faire info are available online at www. fallbrookchamberofcommerce. org.

Submitted by the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce.

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Oak Grove Center’s 4th annual So-Cal Chef Open crowns a winner second Place, Cork Fire Kitchen – Executive Chef Matthew Steffen and third Place, Avensole Winery – Chef Armando Cota.

People’s Choice Award Winners were first Place, Soro’s Mediterranean Grill – Executive Chef Dylan Soro, second Place The Chef’s Grille - Chef Martin Corso and third Place EaT 310 – Chef Keion “KT” Taylor.

“We are profoundly grateful for the support from our sponsors, chefs, judges, and guests as this is our major fundraiser of the year for the Sports-Recreation as well as Vocational Programs, specifically Culinary Creations,” Tammy Wilson, Oak Grove Center CEO said. “We appreciate Temecula Creek Inn for their generosity as

the Presenting Sponsor. Having the event in a beautiful outdoor venue was wonderful and they have been a longtime supporter.”

Oak Grove Center is a nonprofit organization serving at-risk and special needs youth through residential care, education and treatment. Oak Grove’s mission is to rebuild the lives of at- risk children and their families through educating, healing, restoring relationships, building character and instilling hope. Each year, the event raises money to provide sports, recreation and culinary vocational training for at-risk and special needs youth.

For more information, OakGroveCenter.org.

Submitted by Oak Grove Center.

Chef Dylan Soro and his team celebrate winning both Pinnacle and People’s Choice Awards at the 2021 14th annual So-Cal Chef Open held at Temecula Creek Inn, Temecula.

Valley News/Courtesy photos

TEMECULA – Ten local chefs shared their culinary expertise as part of the annual So-Cal Chef Open competition held outdoors on the Golf Course Plaza at Temecula Creek Inn Aug. 30. More than 350 guests enjoyed the vast array of cuisine as celebrity judges awarded the Pinnacle Award and attendees voted for the People’s Choice Award.

The event has grown in popularity and reputation with several past chefs having been featured in

lifestyle magazines, television, and receiving coverage from influential food critics and bloggers. Past winners include Chef Rosie O’Connor, owner of Provecho Grill who appeared on multiple television commercials and shows including Food Network’s Supermarket Stakeout and the Cooking Channel’s Farmer’s Market Flip. This year the celebrity judges included Chef Rosie, Steven Moore aka Trendy Chef, Wing Lam co-founder and owner of Wahoo’s Fish Taco, Josh Kopelman

with Infamous Food & Drink, and the 2020 Pinnacle Award Winner, Chef Justin Mabunay.

For only the second time in the event’s 14 year history, a chef took home both awards. Executive Chef Dylan Soro with Soro’s Mediterranean Grill was awarded first place in both the Pinnacle Award and People’s Choice Award competitions.

Pinnacle Award Winners were, first Place, Soro’s Mediterranean Grill – Executive Chef Dylan Soro,

Special celebrity guest and event master of ceremonies, Henry DiCarlo from KTLA News, addresses the crowd.

Temecula Valley Chamber Of Commerce invites the community to attend the 2021 Monte Carlo Extravaganza TEMECULA – Join the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce for the 30th annual Monte Carlo Extravaganza Wednesday, Sept. 22. This event will be held at the Wilson Creek Winery from 5:30–8:30 p.m. This exciting night is sponsored by Pechanga Resort & Casino. It will feature Las Vegas style gaming, a High Rollers Club, food and drink competition, music, prizes and much more. The Grand Prize Sponsors are Insurance All Stars Agency, The Law Offices of

Rosenstein and Associates, Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac and Temecula Valley Hospital. Guests can experience The High Rollers Club and test their luck on the prize wheel.

In addition to the main floor Las Vegas Style gaming, the event will feature a Poker Tournament. The winner will receive a prize valued at $500! The Poker Tournament buyin is $50 and has limited seating, so make your reservation early.

Reservation Information: $25 (pre-sale): Includes one tick-

et to event and $200 play money. $30 (at door): Includes one ticket to event and $100 play money. $225 (pre-sale): Includes 10 tickets to the event and $200 play money for each guest. $50 Poker Tournament: Includes ticket to event, reserved seat in Poker Tournament, play chips in Poker Tournament and $200 play money.

RSVP required. Poker Tournament winner will receive a $500 gift card.

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in play money for casino games, samples of food and entertainment.

Additional play money can be purchased throughout the event. At the end of the evening, all play money will be turned in for raffle tickets.

Raffle winners will be announced shortly after cash out.

Advertising opportunities are available. Advertising at the Monte Carlo Extravaganza provides exposure for your company to many local businesses and community members. This includes recognition

on the Monte Carlo website, social media, email blasts and announced at the event for over 300 people to hear.

This event is open to the community, ages 21 and over.

For additional information about advertising opportunities or to obtain tickets, contact the Chamber at (951) 676- 5090 or visit https://bit. ly/3zJiBpD. Submitted by Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce.

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HOME & GARDEN

San Jacinto Water Replenishment Basin expected to be completed at end of September

Kevin Pearson, Eastern Municipal Water District public information officer, looks out over one of the two huge Groundwater Replenishment Basins in San Jacinto that will help bank water for the Valley News/Tony Ault photo district in drought years.

Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

San Jacinto residents have already begun walking on the pedestrian path surrounding Eastern Municipal Water District’s new $22 million Groundwater West Replenishment Basin nearing final completion.

The replenishment basin, at the corner of Esplanade Avenue and Ramona Expressway, has been under construction for almost two years. It is expected to be completed at the end of September, according to Kevin Pearson, EMWD’s Public Information Officer. Pearson said the project is the hub of what the district calls its “water banking” program.

David Ollis Landscape Development crews were planting the last of almost 5,000 drought tolerant plants along both sides of the pedestrian path that one day will bloom to shade passersby, Sept. 3.

The pathway will allow the foot travellers to see the two basins and water pumping stations through a wrought iron fence.

Pearson, taking the Valley News on a tour of the facility said, “We did operational testing at the end of August to make sure everything is functionable and we are finishing up the landscaping and a few other items in the next few weeks.” Water, however, will not be brought into the basins from Northern California and the Metropolitan Water District until the rains and mountain snows start falling in the drought times.

He said San Jacinto and the other cities that EMWD serves have

plenty of water even with the drought continuing because of the rich aquifers under the Valley. “It is a very, very high quality basin,” he explained.

“The goal for this facility is to bring in water from the Northern California Water Project that we purchase from MWD and we can put this water into these basins onsite here. That water will percolate down into our groundwater basin and really allow us to bank water so when we have years when there is heavy rainfall in Northern California or average rainfall, we have the ability to purchase extra water from MWD and we can put it in our local groundwater basin. That way it is available to use when we have dry periods. It allows us to get a lot of water in our basin in a short time,” Pearson said.

He added the San Jacinto Groundwater Program is actually a regional program that is done through other water districts throughout Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange counties.

The San Jacinto Basin is the first one EMWD has done, but he pointed across Mountain Avenue where the district in the future will build yet another replenishment basin about the same size as the current one. Pearson said the site of the basins is located on a very permeable sand that was once in the Santa Ana River bed.

He added the replenishment system includes the Soboba, Lake Hemet, San Jacinto, Hemet and some private water pumpers that have their own wells managed with the Water Master.

The basin could bring in about

Water is pumped into the EMWD Groundwater West Replenishment Basin to test the new basin’s viability.

Valley News/EMWD photo It passes the test.

David Ollis Landscape Development crews finish planting as many as 5,000 drought resistant plants on the outside pedestrian path at the EMWD Groundwater West Replenishment Basin Project in San Jacinto.

Valley News/Tony Ault photo

30,000 acre feet per year. One acre foot serves about two- and onehalf families per year, according to water officials.

He laughed when he said “You have heard of a rainy year. Well,

this is like having water in a dry year.”

In the meantime, EMWD is working with Hemet and San Jacinto to build a 60-inch water line that when finished will run

from the basin down Esplanade Avenue to Sanderson Avenue and then turn toward the EMWD water/sewer plant.

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

Get a peek behind the scenes at Animal Friends of the EVMWD’s virtual open house Valleys hosting an NBC4 LAKE ELSINORE – Elsinore way to serve and connect with our For those interested in landand Telemundo 52 Clear Valley Municipal Water District community.” scaping, the Water-Wise Garden invites the community Featuring a variety of topics, Tour will offer valuable insight.

The Shelter adoption event (EVMWD) to join Flow into Fall, a virtual open the event will have something Along with providing a 360 view of WILDOMAR – Animal Friends of the Valleys will be hosting an NBC4 and Telemundo 52 Clear the Shelters™ adoption event at 33751 Mission Trail in Wildomar from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 18.

It will be providing pet adoption specials with approved applications. The adoptable animals will be available to meet and greet, along with many vendors, raffles, giveaways and more. It will be a day filled with adoptable animals and adoption goodies.

The public can donate to Animal Friends of the Valleys by visiting animalfriendsofthevalleys.com or CleartheSheltersFund.org where Clear The Shelters™ sponsor

Hill’s Pet Nutrition is matching donations.

Clear the Shelters™ was created seven years ago by the NBCUniversal owned stations and NBC4 and Telemundo 52 locally to help raise awareness about the importance of pet adoptions.

To learn more about this year’s campaign happening through September 19, visit www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/clearthe-shelters.

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house, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon. Attendees can participate in four live sessions with engaging speakers and then explore additional resources on a unique online platform.

“Our first Flow into Fall event last year was a huge success, and we’re excited to offer this free event to the community once again,” Phil Williams, president of the EVMWD Board of Directors, said. “Sharing what we do at the District and providing helpful resources is a great

for everyone. In the “Things that Go Bump in the Sewer” session, EVMWD’s wastewater team will share interesting items that end up in EVMWD’s wastewater facilities and then discuss ways that customers can protect their own sewer lines. “What’s in Our Water” – an interactive DiscoveryCube presentation – will be geared toward students and will include a discussion of how constituents end up in water supplies and the innovative methods EVMWD uses to remove them.

EVMWD’s demonstration garden, a master gardener will be on hand to answer questions and share tips of the trade. Finally, EVMWD’s Human Resources team will host a career session, where participants will learn how to prepare for a career in water, interview tips and more.

This free family-friendly event will also include raffle prizes and water-saving device giveaways.

Join the event at www.evmwd.com/ FlowintoFall.

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Menifee announces Clean Air Month events

MENIFEE – Menifee Clean Air Month from Sept. 2 to Oct. 9 coincides with California Clean Air Day and is designed to get our community excited to recycle, get active and reduce emissions. At the Sept. 15, City Council meeting, a proclamation was presented proclaiming Oct. 6, as California Clean Air Day to reaffirm Menifee’s commitment to engage, educate, and encourage the community to develop environmentally healthy and air-friendly habits.

This will be the third consecutive Clean Air Proclamation.

Residents are invited to visit the city’s new solid waste and recycling website at www.cityofmenifee.us/ solidwasteandrecycling to download a Clean Air Month Bingo game card and to register for the Clean Air Townhall event.

Clean Air Month Bingo is a play to win game that rewards participants for completing air-friendly tasks such as walking or biking as opposed to driving, starting a compost garden, planting an indoor plant, using one of our local trails for exercise, or going meatless for a day.

A completed bingo row earns the

participant a Clean Air Hero Badge, while each completed square earns an entry into the prize giveaway.

Prizes range from $25 gift cards up to a new bike, courtesy of Menifee Bicycles, Inc. Clean Air Month Bingo is open to Menifee employees and residents. Have fun becoming a Clean Air Month Hero!

Want to learn more about composting or speak one-on-one with a master gardener. It will be a fun educational weekend event for children ages 3 to 12. Then please register for Menifee’s Clean Air Townhall. This event will be held at the Santa Rosa Academy Campus Oct. 9 from noon to 3 p.m. The townhall features interactive booths and educational workshops. The city’s free Kids Club will feature fun activities throughout the event including a vermicomposting workshop and mini-tree planting.

Registration is required. Event partners include Menifee Park Rangers, Healthy Menifee, Riverside County Master Gardeners, Riverside County Department of Waste Resources, Waste Management, Menifee Planning Department, and the Youth Leaders of Menifee Green Team.

To download the Menifee Bingo card and to register for the townhall/ Kids Club event, visit https://www. cityofmenifee.us/solidwasteandrecycling. Businesses interested in partnering or sponsoring a portion of Clean Air Month events, email waste_recycle@cityofmenifee.us.

Menifee Clean Air Month events are sponsored in part by Santa Rosa Academy and a microgrant from the Coalition for Clean Air. Visit www. cleanairday.org to take the clean air pledge. Organic materials like food scraps, yard waste and paper products, generate methane gas, a top air polluter. California recycling law (SB 1383) seeks to reduce organic waste in landfills through mandatory recycling for homes and business.

Solid waste and recycling events, such as Clean Air Month, support the city’s efforts to provide education and outreach as required under the mandate.

Submitted by the City of Menifee.

All of these elements are working together to support the city’s strategic vision to make Menifee one of the state’s most promising new cities.

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HEALTH

COVID hospitalizations slow as deaths rise in Riverside County Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

Riverside County COVID-19 related hospitalizations saw a slight dip in numbers over the past week, according to information released by the Riverside County University Health system Friday, Sept. 10.

The data shows there are 575 COVID-19 positive patients hospitalized, down by 98 over the past week ending Friday, Sept. 3.

The number of patients in intensive care units for the same week dropped from 148 to 135.

The number of known active virus cases in the county was 7,274, down from 7,896 reported as of Sept. 3. The active count is derived by subtracting deaths and recoveries from the current total – 343,556 – according to the county Executive Office. Verified patient recoveries countywide totaled 331,456, up 5,311 from the previous week.

The total number of cases recorded since the public health documentation period began in March 2020 grew by more than 4,756 cases from 338,800 to 343,556 over the past week, according to RUHS, which also reported 4,759 deaths up by 67 from the week before. Fatalities are trailing indi-

cators because of delays processing death certificates, and can date back weeks, RUHS said.

Since March 2020, there have been three COVID-19-related deaths involving residents under 18 years old, translating to 0.0006% of all documented SARS-CoV-2 fatalities across the county, RUHS said.

Menifee, Murrieta and Temecula all reported four new deaths this week, bringing the total of those who died in those two cities up to 182, 145 and 83, respectively.

Temecula’s number of active cases grew to 8,632 active cases, up by 221. Murrieta saw an increase in cases as well with 309 cases being reported, bringing that city’s total to 10,775.

Menifee reported 524 new cases over the past week, bringing its total to 11,883 cases, Hemet reported no new deaths and 11,103 cases, up by 275 total. In San Jacinto one new death was reported bringing that city’s total deaths to 105 and 146 new cases bringing its total to 7,701 confirmed cases.

Wildomar also reported one new death, bringing its total deaths up to 52 and saw an increase of 107 cases bringing its total confirmed case number up to 4,251. In Lake Elsinore, two new deaths and 224 cases were reported bringing its

totals to 81 deaths and 8,773 confirmed cases.

While seeing a rise in cases, the unincorporated communities continue to fare better overall, with no new deaths being reported in Anza (2), East Hemet (36), French Valley (18), Lakeland Village (10), Temescal Valley (25) and Valle Vista (26).

In Anza, 12 new cases were reported last week bringing the total number of cases up to 177.

East Hemet saw an increase of 64 cases bringing its total to 2,476 confirmed cases, French Valley had 2,937 confirmed cases, up 78 over the past week. In Lakeland Village 34 new cases were reported, bringing its total to 1,367 confirmed cases, Temescal Valley had 3,026 cases, up 71 from the week prior and Valle Vista had an increase of 50 cases, bringing its total to 1,784 confirmed cases.

According to the RUHS, more than 60% 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.

DA’s office, Corona Chamber partner in anti-fentanyl campaign City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

The risks of using the synthetic opioid fentanyl are the subject of a public messaging campaign jointly undertaken by the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office and the Corona Chamber of Commerce, whose representatives said Thursday, Sept. 9, the goal is to prevent future fentanyl-related deaths.

“Our community members are dying at an alarming rate due to fentanyl poisonings,” District Attorney Mike Hestrin said. “Our office looks forward to future collaborations with our county partners and the Corona Chamber of Commerce.”

The chamber and DA’s office teamed up on the production of bumper stickers using the phrase “What’s In Your Pills? Fentanyl Kills.” The stickers are being placed on law enforcement vehicles and will be widely distributed during public outreach events, officials said.

Billboards with the same message are additionally due to be placed alongside Inland Empire freeways, according to the DA’s office.

“Knowing the importance of a safe community, the chamber is proud to support the efforts of the District Attorney’s Office in combating this epidemic,” Corona Chamber CEO Bobby Spiegel said. “Increasing cases of fentanyl poisoning have grown tremendously, and we believe it is all of our responsibility to educate on the dangers of this deadly drug.”

His wife, Board of Supervisors Chair Supervisor Karen Spiegel, in June received the full board’s support in ordering formation of the Riverside County Fentanyl

Task Force, comprised not only of prosecutors, but personnel from the Emergency Management, Probation, Sheriff’s and Public Social Services departments.

“This is the first step of countywide collaboration that will inform our community members about the dangers of fentanyl,” the supervisor said of the campaign. “I created the task force with the mission of focusing county efforts on both public education and working solutions to address this growing concern.”

Hestrin and Sheriff Chad Bianco announced in February that they would be working closely to crack down on fentanyl suppliers and prosecute cases involving drugrelated fatalities.

Six individuals to date have been charged in the county with second-degree murder stemming from fentanyl poisonings.

The drug is manufactured in China and smuggled across the Mexican border, according to Bianco.

It is known to be 80-100 times more potent than morphine and is a popular additive, seamlessly mixed into any number of narcotics and pharmaceuticals.

“It only takes two milligrams of fentanyl to have potentially lethal consequences for most people,” according to a statement posted

by Spiegel to the board’s agenda in June. “To put that in perspective, it takes 5,000 milligrams to make a teaspoon.”

Hestrin told the board at the time that the county was on pace to document 500 fentanyl deaths this year. The number of fatalities have doubled every year since 2015, and in that time, there has been an overall 800% increase in fentanyl-related overdose deaths.

In addition to spotlighting anti-

fentanyl messages, the task force is working to expand training programs that turn some residents into first responders during overdose episodes, where every second counts in reviving a victim.

The county Department of Public Health has partnered with the nonprofit Inland Harm Reduction to offer “bystander naloxone training.”

Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that, when administered to an overdose victim, can restore breathing capacity. But it has to be given without delay. Many sheriff’s deputies have already been equipped with it for use in the field.

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BUSINESS

Soboba tribal member enjoys flourishing flower business Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

What started as a hobby for Adona Salgado 12 years ago has blossomed into a successful business. Se’ish Design was founded by her love for flowers and all things nature. Se’ish means flower in the Cahuilla language.

“I have always loved florals for as long as I could remember, but it started as a hobby. I played with them and would make arrangements for my home and started getting people wanting memorial florals and more,” Salgado said.

“My family and friends were my first customers.”

When she saw a class offered at Mt. San Jacinto College in 2005 through a local florist, The Arrangement Gallery in Hemet, she took the course. It consisted of about six classes and lasted about four months. She said it wasn’t what she would call “formal training” but rather a follow-along type of structure, but it was enough to get her even more excited about flowers.

“Fast forward to 2009. My family and I moved to Orange County to attend school. I was attending FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising) at the time, and my husband was attending OCC (Orange Coast College). While there, I came across Phil Rulloda, a floral designer that had his own floral school. I applied, and the tribe funded my education there,” Salgado recalled.

This is where she received more formal training on how to care for, process and design florals. She said it was a great experience and she met other people that had the same interests as her; some that she still has contact with today.

“After becoming a certified floral designer at Phil Rulloda School of Floral Design, I took several courses and workshops from many very cool floral designers,” Salgado said. “I just finished up a Zoom course with Cara (Fitch) from Trille Floral in Australia. She is one of my favorite designers and taught me a lot about foamfree design and color palettes.

The floral industry is constantly changing, just like fashion, so it’s important to keep up with what’s trending so that my business stays flourishing.”

Salgado currently works solo so she can bring her personal touch to each arrangement. In time she hopes to build a small team of freelance designers she can count on to help her continue to create and deliver outstanding florals.

A floral arrangement by Adona Salgado of Se’ish Design.

Adona Salgado of Se’ish Design shows one of the unique florals she recently created.

Valley News/Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians photos

“I enjoy the peace and joy floral designing brings me and the happiness it brings my clients,” she said. “My mom is super creative; it’s probably where I get it from.”

Salgado uses several vendors to purchase wholesale, sometimes driving to The Los Angeles Flower Market to pick up specialty items she cannot get through her wholesaler. Her home-based business, at the Soboba Reservation, includes a shop she has set up inside her garage. Her husband, Adrian Salgado, is a general contractor and is working on plans to build her a small shop on their property. Together they have created a garden to grow some of the florals she uses.

The couple, who just celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary in August, designed and built their Soboba home in 2018. Between work and life, they started to landscape and design the yard the way they wanted, whenever they had free time.

“This has been a dream of ours for many years but since we’ve moved into our new home, we’ve been busy with work and life, then COVID slowed the whole world down and that provided an opportunity for us to make plans and make something happen and we are sure glad we did,” Adona said. “My husband and I planted

our own organic vegetable and cut flower garden this past year.

We are on a micro scale now but intend to grow our own cut flowers on a larger scale as well as market vegetables. This year we started 95% of our garden from seed and had a high success.”

The couple posts their garden grows on Instagram @modernfarmhouse_decor. They have grown dahlias, roses, cosmos, ranunculus, zinnias, delphinium, stock and more for the florals, along with tons of veggies.

“I have used my florals in arrangements and plan to grow so much more,” Adona said.

“Maintaining a garden is almost a full-time job but it brings us much peace; my husband has the green thumb here though. We plan and plant together, but I would attribute the garden success to his hard work and drive to see things thrive.”

Adona is the office manager for the general contracting business that she and her husband operate, and that background has helped her maintain the financial side of her floral business.

“My favorite part of designing is the freedom and trust my clients give me to design something beautiful. I think my best work is created this way. No artist likes to be placed into a box, am I right?

Adona Salgado of Se’ish Design uses a wide array of beautiful flowers to create just the right florals for her clients.

Just being given a color palette and a good budget is every floral designer’s dream,” she said.

However, each client and job are unique, so Salgado takes her time to understand what will work best.

So many details go into planning for weddings and other events, but she typically asks a few general questions such as what their inspiration is, color palette and budget.

She said some clients want specific flowers and designs so she will incorporate those factors into her products as well.

Salgado gets orders from local communities as well as throughout Riverside, Orange and San Diego counties. One of her more significant events was the planning and designing for an entire wedding from start to finish. Although it was a lot of work, Salgado said she learned so much during the process it was invaluable. Salgado also credits the Cahuilla Tribe for contracting with her for their tribal events over the past several years because it has given her a lot of experience in the coordination and execution of sizable full production events. Soboba most recently contracted with Salgado to provide floral arrangements and table centerpieces for the tribe’s

Academic Achievement Awards Ceremony and custom florals for the Tribal Administration building earlier this summer.

“I feel very blessed that our tribal communities believe in me and want to support my business; it means a lot,” Salgado said, adding that she and her sisters have volunteered their time with decor and floral design for some of Soboba’s events to give back to the community. “I love my tribe and am thankful for all they do for our community, so I give back by volunteering my time when I can.”

Salgado credits her ongoing success to the support of her husband, children and family, and the tribe for paying for her education.

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RCWD approves contract to manage the condition assessment activities of pipelines, adds funding for Norma Marshall Reservoir recoating Joe Naiman WRITER

The Rancho California Water District increased the funding for the Norma Marshall Reservoir interior recoating project.

A 6-0 RCWD board vote Sept.

9, with John Rossi absent, approved the increase. Although the additional increase amount was $74,799.31, which increases the project budget from $925,000 to $999,799.31, the budget had allowed funding of some of the $158,070 change order.

The Norma Marshall Reservoir, which is in the 41500 block of Margarita Road, has a 5 million gallon capacity and is a welded steel storage reservoir. Advanced Industrial Services Inc., received the contract to recoat the reservoir with an epoxy coating system.

The district’s 2020-2021 capital improvement budget included $925,000 for the recoating.

A dive inspection at each RCWD reservoir is conducted every three to five years. The inspections allow for cleaning and minor coating repairs to the submerged areas as well as identifying issues. A dive inspection of the interior roof structure is difficult to perform when the tank is in service, so after the Norma Marshall Reservoir was drained for the recoating and scaffolding was installed, RCWD staff contracted with Harper & Associates Engineering for a full inspection of the interior roof structure.

Harper & Associates Engineering provided a report which recommended replacing seven rafters which had twisted or were damaged, repairing the center vent and center support, replacing the

rafter to girder clips, installing 80 lateral braces to prevent future twisting of the rafters, and welding each rafter to the outer knuckle brace. RCWD staff then negotiated the $158,070 change order with Advanced Industrial Services Inc. During the same meeting, RCWD also awarded HDR a $314,800 contract to manage the condition assessment activities of RCWD pipelines with another unanimous vote.

HDR will develop a work plan to assess the condition of pipelines of interest, guide the procurement of inspection companies and oversee those companies’ activities during field inspections of pipelines, interpret the data obtained during the field investigations, forecast the failure risk and the remaining service life of the assessed pipelines, develop a districtwide approach

for cathodic protection for pipelines, and develop a unidirectional hydrant flushing program.

RCWD has more than 150,000 customers in Temecula, a portion of Murrieta, and a portion of unincorporated Riverside County. The district owns approximately 950 miles of potable water pipelines.

More than 60% of those pipelines are less than 40 years old and have a low break rate. A pipeline break will result in rehabilitation or other repairs. In recent years recurring breaks requiring extensive replacement activity have occurred on some pipelines.

District staff are aware that additional work will be needed as the pipelines age. A systematic risk-based approach to prioritize pipeline rehabilitation and replacement was proposed.

A risk model was developed

which prioritizes pipelines for condition assessment and also identifies critical segments which are at moderate to high risk of failure. A risk score was developed which accounted for the likelihood and consequence of failure for nearly 40,000 pipeline segments. The risk summary identified 41 segments totaling 2.84 miles as high risk and 6,806 segments totaling 242.31 miles as medium risk.

On June 1, RCWD staff requested professional engineering services proposals for the condition assessment. Three companies responded by the July 15 deadline, and the HDR proposal was ranked highest.

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Menifee provides COVID-19 rent and mortgage assistance to residents MENIFEE – With a focus on supporting residents, the City of Menifee has dedicated federal CARES Act funds to help eligible residents pay up to six months of past due rent or mortgage due to COVID- 19 hardships and are accepting applications until funds are exhausted on a first-come, first-served basis. This program is a one-time grant and funds will be sent directly to the rental or mortgage company.

The renter or homeowner must be behind on their payment and must be a resident of the city of Menifee, have a household income at or below 80% of the area median income, as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), have an inability to pay rent or mortgage due

to a temporary job loss, reduced work hours or other income hardships caused by COVID-19 and have not received assistance from any other source for the same period of time as requested through this program.

Household income eligibility for a one person household is a maximum income of $42,250 For households with two, three, four, five and six person households the maximum income is $50,600, $56,900, $63,200, $68,300, and $73,350, respectively. Households with seven people can make no more than $78,400 and households with eight people should have a maximum household income of no more than $83,450.

Residents are encouraged to fill out the Rental and Mortgage As-

sistance Program Application if the above qualifications are met.

Interested parties may contact the City’s Consulting Program Assistant Administrators directly – Millie Grape at millie.grape@ mbakerintl.com or Kristine Gaa at kristine.gaa@mbakerintl.com.

“We are so grateful to the City of Menifee that they are helping struggling renters and homeowners during this pandemic,” One program recipient said. “It means so much to our family to get that help and we want to thank everyone involved for their hard work and professionalism.”

Others echoed this sentiment and said that they will be “forever grateful” to staff and the City of Menifee who have helped them and so many others.

“The city is pleased to offer the rent/mortgage assistance program to our residents. COVID-19 has created significant impacts to our community and this program provides critical relief to renters and homeowners who have been directly impacted by the pandemic,” City Manager Armando G. Villa said.

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Temecula Valley Republican Women Federated has announced its Caring for America project for the remainder of 2021 and continuing through 2022. The group will be taking donations of goods such as hygiene items, food, etc., at each of its monthly meetings and luncheons to help supply items to the Lake Elsinore Dream Center.

Lake Elsinore Dream Center is a volunteer-driven, faith based organization working to meet the needs of people in Lake Elsinore and the surrounding communities. The group fills the needs of individuals and families in the community by connecting isolated people to God and a community of support through regular service projects and neighborhood events promoting freedom from life-controlling issues, offering practical life skills training and fostering deep spiritual growth.

TVRWF is asking attendees to bring items to donate to the Dream Center to its monthly meetings and luncheons. The needs are ongoing at the center. Each Month TVRWF will provide a list of needed items in its newsletter and luncheon announcements They are requesting conditioner, bar soap and body wash be taken to their next meeting, Sept. 21. Boxes will be available to collect the items and TVRWF will take the donated goods to the Dream Center. As the holidays approach the group will be looking for donations of food items.

In addition to the above requested items, regular, ongoing needs include, shampoo and conditioner, men’s and women’s body wash, body lotion, toothbrushes and toothpaste, men’s and women’s razors, toilet paper and paper towels, diapers (all sizes), baby wipes, adult Depends (all sizes), adult wipes, feminine hygiene products, laundry detergent and laundry softener, 13-gallon trash

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For more information, or to access the application/guidelines, visit the city’s website at https:// www.cityofmenifee.us/162/Menifee-Housing-Programs. Residents may also contact Edna I. Lebrón in the Community Development Department at (951) 723-3713 or by email at elebron@ cityofmenifee.us.

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Volume 21, Issue 38

Week Three high school football recap from around the valley

The Vista Murrieta football team honors the 13 United States service members killed in Afghanistan by carrying 13 American flags onto the field before their game against Upland Valley News/David Canales photo Friday, Sept. 10.

JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

The high school football season continued in Southern California last week with some terrific matchups during Week 3. With a mild pandemic still in place, some uncertainty remained as well.

Coronavirus forced the cancellation of quite a few games for a fourth straight week.

Two of the top games that took place for area teams included the 3-1 Vista Murrieta Broncos, and the 2-1 Murrieta Valley Nighthawks. Vista Murrieta traveled to Upland (1-3) where Scot’s quarterback Sean York fumbled on the Scots second drive, and on the next play, Vista Murrieta quarterback Brady Jones hit a wide-open Jack Pedersen for a 31-yard touchdown.

To take the wind out of Upland’s sails, Broncos linebacker Steven Arteaga then intercepted York on Upland’s next possession and five plays later, running back Gavin Galzote scored on a 30-yard touchdown run. York gave up the ball again on their next possession when cornerback Emilio Gutierrez returned a pick 35 yards for the score.

The Scots would not recover as Vista Murrieta would go on to put 26 more points on the board in a lopsided 47-0 victory. Vista Murrieta’s defense held down the fort by forcing Upland to punt the ball four times, plus they had nine plays for negative yardage, and held the Scots to just 16 yards rushing in the first two quarters.

Galzote rushed for 170 yards on 13 carries, Jones completed 11 of 15 passes for 175 yards and receiver Grant Wayne added four receptions for 63 yards. The Broncos rushed for 247 yards in the game.

Back home in Murrieta the Nighthawks defense set the tone for the night in their 46-12 victory against Roosevelt with two interceptions and a fumble recovery while holding the Mustangs (1-2) to six points for most of the game. Murrieta Valley linebacker Ricky Banuelos got things going for the hometown squad when he intercepted Roosevelt’s Julian Viramontes’ pass, returning it for a 40-yard touchdown in the first quarter.

A fumble on Roosevelt’s next offensive drive allowed the Nighthawks’ offense to start with good field placement for running back

Gavin Galzote runs for 170 yards on 13 carries to lead Vista Murrieta past Upland 48-0 in Week Three.

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Travis Karg who finished the drive with an 8-yard touchdown to give Murrieta Valley a 14-0 lead. When the dust cleared on the night, Murrieta Valley tamed

Murrieta Valley’s Ricky Banuelos (56) looks to make a tackle at Murrieta Valley High School.

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the Mustangs 46-12. Karg carried the ball 9 times for 111 yards with four touchdowns. His longest run was for 41 yards.

Murrieta Valley quarterback Brandon Rose finished the night with 177 yards in the air (9 for 15), including a touchdown pass to wide receiver Tiger Bachmeier, who had six catches for 112 yards.

The Nighthawks will play their first road game of the season

against Norco in Week Four.

Quick game recaps include: Etiwanda 51, Great Oak 16: Saipeti Maiava and Damonte Swift each rushed for a pair of touchdowns as the Eagles (4-0) rolled to a nonleague win Friday, Sept. 10. Zach Congalton also threw two touchdown passes for Etiwanda. see FOOTBALL, page C-2

Great Oak’s Cole Stacy is upended between two Etiwanda defenders in the first quarter of a nonleague game at Etiwanda Friday, Sept. 10.

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Monarch girls win Baseball For All 14U national title Free all-girls hitting clinic coming to Murrieta in October JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

Summer is winding down; school has been back in session for a few weeks and new seasons of sports are coming into play.

With that said, one local all-girls baseball team is still reveling in their summer to remember.

The Los Angeles Monarchs Baseball Club, which has ties to the Temecula Valley, was founded in 2015 so that girls aged 7-19 can experience the joy, camaraderie, and encouragement of playing baseball with other girls in Southern California. These girls have participated in MLB/USA Baseball’s Trailblazer events, traveled to Japan to represent the USA at the World Children’s Baseball Fair, competed in Baseball For All’s Regional and Nationals Tournaments, met the women of the AAGPBL and other mentors and advocates for women in baseball, starred in documentaries and won National titles.

Over the summer, the Monarchs 14U team took to the road, traveling around to play the sport they love and compete at a national level. One of the top tournaments they took part in was the Baseball For All National

Championships. Baseball For All is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that builds gender equity in baseball by providing girls with opportunities to play, coach and lead in the sport.

Even though they went 1-3 during pool play, the 14U Monarchs fought back during the playoffs, duking it out against three teams over two days to take home the BFA National 14U (54/80) title.

“We didn’t think we’d make it to the championship, so we had to come together as a team to figure out what we needed to fix and how to do it,” Temecula’s Kate Weller, a BFA junior captain, said. “The East Bay Hurricanes team is so good, and we fought super hard in the elimination games because of them. They were behind our dugout during the semi-finals, being the loudest ones there, making sure we would be able to face them for a third time in the championship.”

Yes, you read that right. The Monarchs and the Hurricanes have now faced each other during championship games at three different national events (BFA), with each team trading off to take home the title.

“I feel like we all had our parts

(to play) and without each of us, it would have never worked,” Arden Hittner, one of this year’s newest BFA Junior Captains, said. “You can never just think that it was just one person that did all this. From Ava’s great catching to Tova’s hitting to Kate screaming in the dugout, we all had a part.”

Over a four-day span in Aberdeen, Maryland, (July 18-22), the 11 Monarchs players banded together as a family, and this year they also came together to play for one player in particular, Leighton Accardo. Leighton was a beloved member of Peaches Baseball who died from cancer in 2020. Hanging her jersey up in their dugout, the Monarchs played each game for her.

“It meant so much to be playing for Leighton. She meant so much to the team, so to have her number on our hat and to have the jersey up just shows she was there with us the whole time,” Arden said.

With the success from their summer, the Monarchs will be looking to recruit more girls to the program. There will be a free “All Girls Baseball Clinic” at Hitting Nukes Baseball Facility, 41795 Elm St. #201 in Murrieta, coming

The 14U Los Angeles Monarchs traveled to Aberdeen, Maryland, where they won the Baseball For All National 14U title.

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up Sunday, Oct. 10, from 12:302:30 p.m. For more information, or to sign up, contact Coach Don Weller at dew951@gmail.com.

For more information about Baseball For All, www.baseball-

forall.com. For more information about the L.A. Monarchs, www. lamonarchs.org.

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

CIF Southern Section polls

Girls’ volleyball and cross country up first JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

Last week’s CIF Southern Section polls for the sports of girls’ volleyball and cross country were released and here is a look at the local area teams that have cracked the rankings. The polls are handled by the CIF-SS Advisory Committees that oversee each individual sport and are up to date as of Tuesday, Sept. 7.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL DIVISION 6 San Jacinto DIVISION 8 Temecula Prep

DIVISION 9 Cal. Lutheran Nuview Bridge BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY DIVISION 1 2t. Great Oak 5. Vista Murrieta DIVISION 5 7. Linfield Christian GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY DIVISION 1 2. Great Oak 3. Vista Murrieta DIVISION 5 7. Linfield Christian *Photos and sports scores/stats/ highlights can be submitted to sports@reedermedia.com.

The Linfield boys’ cross country team has moved into the No. 7 spot of the Division 7 CIF Southern Section polls.

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Murrieta Valley’s Travis Karg (33) rushes for a touchdown at home Valley News/Action Captures Media Group during Week Three action.

FOOTBALL from page C-1 San Jacinto 38, Temescal Canyon 20: Malachi Brown rushed for three touchdowns as the Tigers (3-1) took out the Titans. Dereun Dortch threw a pair of touchdown passes for San Jacinto, and David Myers added 108 yards and one touchdown on the ground. Koa Apana threw two touchdown passes for Temescal Canyon.

Chaparral 44, Santiago 16: Hunter Roddy rushed for 205 yards on 22 carries and scored four touchdowns as the Pumas (2-1) won their nonleague game against the Sharks in Week Three.

Lakeside 21, Patriot 7: Desean Norwood rushed for 137 yards and two touchdowns as the Lancers (3-1) picked up another win in the preseason.

Other Week Three prep football scores from around the valley include: THURSDAY 9/9 Nonleague Orange Vista 34, Kaiser 20 FRIDAY 9/10 Nonleague Cathedral City 61, Perris 14 Chaparral 44, Santiago 16 Temecula Valley 27, Diamond Ranch 0

Grand Terrace 28, Tahquitz 12 Etiwanda 51, Great Oak 16 Rancho Verde 49, Hemet 6 Xavier Prep 56, Linfield Christian 7 Palm Desert 35, Murrieta Mesa 16 Ontario Christian 21, Rancho Christian 6 Shadow Hills 21, Paloma Valley 7 Lakeside 21, Patriot 7 Ramona 42, Citrus Hill 6 Murrieta Valley 46, Roosevelt 12 San Jacinto 38, Temescal Canyon 20 Vista Murrieta 48, Upland 0 Scripps Ranch 42, Elsinore 7 Leadership Military Academy 55, San Jacinto Valley Academy 21 SATURDAY 9/11 Nonleague Calipatria 26, St. Jeanne de Lastonnac 0 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.

Great Oak sophomore Andre Skelton (13) gets air-bound for one of the Wolfpack’s two touchdowns in a Valley News/Rob Davis Photography 51-16 loss to Etiwanda.

With a strong defensive effort Vista Murrieta records a 48-0 victory over Upland in Friday’s nonleague Valley News/David Canales photo action.

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Genesis Hoops brings new youth recreation league to surrounding communities

Genesis Hoops is bringing the Starters Basketball League to the Murrieta, Temecula and surrounding communities.

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JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

The Murrieta Youth Basketball League (MYBL) shut down after participation dropped due to the current pandemic, but that didn’t stop Genesis Hoops from step-

ping up to the plate, or hoop in this case. A new recreation youth basketball league is forming in Murrieta, and it couldn’t have come at a more needed time.

“With the void left by the closing of MYBL, the new Starters Basketball League, presented

by Genesis Hoops, brings quality local youth basketball back to the Murrieta/Temecula area,” Genesis Hoops founder, Rudy Brown, said.

Genesis Hoops is excited to bring the Starters Basketball League to the Murrieta, Temecula and surrounding communities. The Starters Basketball League will strive to be the premiere recreational basketball league in the area, offering a modern solution and a fun way to play basketball with great competition and fun for all that join.

“We envision the league being the starting point for young basketball players who are looking to have fun while also learning the game and developing the right habits on the court,” Brown said. “We know this kind of game experience will serve them well if and when they decide to play at higher levels.”

The staff will be using their

extensive training experience with highly trained professional players to teach children how to play at an elite level from day one of participation. Genesis Hoops has been teaching young athletes since 2009 when they first opened shop in Southern California; now they are here spreading their basketball knowledge.

“By re-seeding teams, we strive to place teams in divisions where they can compete and elevate their game to the next level,” Brown added. “This will maximize the excitement of each game played.”

Some of the exciting new features include: local games and practices, athletes can play with friends or join a team as a free agent; all-inclusive registration fee, now with early bird discount of $199; customized uniform included with registration; professional team pictures included; no extra fees for admissions or parking; app access for players

stats and team communications; certified referees and scorekeepers; organized league and friendly staff and specialty skills clinics with Genesis Hoops trainers for all players.

“We want to keep the league affordable,” Brown said. “We have a low registration fee to begin with, but if you sign up early this fantastic deal just gets better.”

Early Bird registration at a $199 discounted rate ended Sept. 15, and registration closes Sept. 30.

In October player evaluations and roster assignments will take place, in addition to weekly practices and skills clinics. Games will begin in December and run through the end of February. To find out more, or to sign up, visit www. startersbball.com.

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

Local prep football stat leaders

San Jacinto QB, Dereun Dortch, leads the area in passing with 655 yards and 9 touchdowns.

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Elsinore running back Donovan Harvey has nearly 500 yards rushing, averaging 12.2 yards per carry.

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JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

As the high school football season heads closer to league

play, here is a look at some of the area stat leaders. Ahead of Week 3 games, the stats were taken from MaxPreps. In order for leaders to be included, teams need to have

their stats and box scores included after their games each week.

Photos and sports scores/stats/ highlights can be submitted to sports@reedermedia.com.

Bull rider fans hit Anaheim to Unleash The Beast JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

ANAHEIM – Fans of bull riding got a treat this past weekend.

For the sixth time in the 2021 PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Unleash The Beast (UTB) season, reigning PBR World Champion Jose Vitor Leme (Ribas do Rio Pardo, Brazil) stood atop the Can-Am Cage victorious.

Following his 3-for-3 weekend at Anaheim’s Honda Center, Leme delivered a walk-off 90-point ride to win the PBR Monster Energy Invitational, presented by Cooper Tires.

The 25-year-old Brazilian phenom was paired against Lights Out (Diamond Bar Cattle/ Premier Ag) in Round 2 and stayed in complete control. The 89.75-point ride score propelled him to the top of the leaderboard at the end of the day. Leme then selected The Good Stuff (Paradigm Bull Company) as his opponent in the championship round.

The rowdy Southern California got behind Leme, bracing for the possibility of a walk-off win on the last ride of the day. As the clock raced closer to the 8, the crowd broke the decibel level, rising to their feet as his 90.75-point score was announced. Leme’s championshipround score was his 19th 90-point ride of the 2021 UTB season, continuing to be a league record. The reigning World Champion collected a check for $28,791.68 in addition to 153.5 world points.

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

Temecula Valley wide receiver Samuel Gbatu is averaging close to 20 yards per reception.

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Reigning PBR World Champion, Jose Vitor Leme, delivered a walk-off 90-point ride to win the PBR Monster Energy Invitational Valley News/Courtesy photo

Clayton Sellars, of Fruitland Park, Florida, scored an 88 in the first round of the bullriding PBR Monster Energy Invitational held Friday, Sept. 10, in Anaheim at the Honda Center. Valley News/Andrez Imaging

Offense RUSHING Player School Rushes Yards Avg. Harvey Elsinore 41 499 12.2 Galzote Vista Murrieta 35 358 10.2 Serena Heritage 60 334 5.6 Caldera Vista Murrieta 36 326 9.1 Norwood Lakeside 29 294 10.1 Myers San Jacinto 38 275 7.2 PASSING Player School Rushes Yards TD Dortch San Jacinto 42-62 655 9 Botelho TVHS 40-68 617 8 Apana Temescal 33-58 593 4 Robinson OVHS 37-53 546 6 Albao Murrieta Mesa 42-73 500 6 Jones Vista Murrieta 30-60 455 5 RECEIVING Player School Rec Yards Avg Gaines OVHS 11 293 16.6 Gbatu TVHS 14 275 19.6 Givens TCHS 17 268 15.8 Bachmeier MVHS 11 254 23.1 Gresham San Jacinto 13 245 18.8 KICK SCORING Player School FG Long Avg 12-13 18 Tulimero TVHS 2-2 32 Sprague Elsinore 1-1 29 12-12 15 Defense TACKLES Player School Tackles Hodges Elsinore 27 *Several players tied 24 SACKS Player School Sacks DePaul Perris 3.0 *Several players tied 2.5 INTERCEPTIONS Player School Interceptions Gbatu TVHS 3 *Several players tied 2

TD 4 7 5 3 4 0 INT 0 3 2 4 1 0 TD 5 2 1 3 3 Pts.

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REGIONAL NEWS

Caltrans highway construction alerts Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

Caltrans crews were continuing major work on Highway 74, also known as Florida Avenue, in Hemet to the Interstate 215 in Romoland. Warning cones are seen on many of the Highway 74 intersections with the American with Disabilities Act projects continuing.

Median construction work is continuing on Highway 74, just east of the I-215 in Menifee’s Romoland area. Several traffic collisions have been reported in the area with motorists not slowing down for the warning pylons and cones.

Caltrans continues to warn motorists to slow down in the active construction areas with the Highway Patrol warning any infractions in the construction zones could result in fines being doubled.

Caltrans is near completing its work on Highway 74 on electrical signal systems, construction sidewalks, driveways, curb ramps and the other ADA requirements.

Friday, Sept. 17, they warned that from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. one lane will be closed in each direction from Warren Road on the west to Soboba Street on the east while pavement operations continue.

Caltrans said in coming weeks, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., there may be alternating lane closures up to 2 miles for continuation of pavement operations and modifications of electrical systems. The Highway projects may continue until the spring of 2022.

Lake Elsinore area projects In another project, on Highway 74 in Riverside County to the Orange County border to Monte Vista Avenue west of Lake Elsinore, workers will be performing underground road work excavation (drainage systems) grading, milling and paving and retainer wall prep work at various locations in the project zone. Crews will continue working weeknights from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. with the next weekend full 55-hour closure scheduled for Sept. 24. The week of Sept. 13 through Sept. 17 required no full

nightly closures.

However, one-way traffic control with flagging and pilot vehicles will be in place for all motorists and residents and commuters will have through access via pilot car through Sept. 17.

Motorists may experience delays of approximately 30 minutes while waiting for the pilot car.

Caltrans says, “Please wait for the designated pilot car to escort you through the construction zone.

This includes residents waiting for the pilot car to come to your driveways to the main highway and please obey all posted signs and traffic instructions, including the pilot escort car, as CHP will be on location and citing any offenders...

It is advised to use an alternative route such as SR-91 and I-15 and the I-5 to avoid those delays.”

Interstate 10 work continues In the Beaumont to Palm Springs area, Caltrans is continuing construction on I-10 from Beaumont to State Route 111 (SR-111).

Depending on the weather the daytime work continues from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The construction crews continue electrical work and perform roadway excavation, joint seal improvements and shoulder pavement operations going both directions from 8th Street in Banning to SR111. Alternating lane and ramp closures will occur during nighttime work hours, from 7 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. K-rails will be constructed along the way. However, k-rails have been removed from 8th to Main streets.

Crews have been moving into the next crossover in Segment 1, which will occur going eastbound from east of Beaumont Avenue in Beaumont to Hargrave Street in Banning. The current crossover from 8th to Main Street is being removed, and lanes will open as normal, with some width restrictions. This new crossover should be in place by mid-September, Caltrans said.

Officials also reported that due to the fuel spill incident that occurred Sept. 1, the eastbound Hargrave onramp will be closed until further notice. The eastbound

8th Street and Ramsey Street onramps may also be closed on an as needed basis.

During the expected 10-day closures, ramps will be improved.

Closures will begin during nighttime work hours and reopen at the end of the night shift. The westbound Malki Road off ramp near Morongo Casino Hotel is anticipated to close Sept. 19 and reopen Sept. 30. Commuters should use Morongo Trail or Main Street as a detour.

Also, Caltrans continues to work on a $28 million project to replace the No. 3 and No. 4 lanes on Interstate 15 (I-15) in and near Temecula from the Riverside/San Diego County line to just north of the Temecula Creek Bridge Monday to Friday, weather permitting. The northbound I-15 No. 3 of 4 lanes will close between Rainbow Valley Road and Temecula Parkway from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17.

One lane will remain open.

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

U.S. Navy helicopter was California death row guard charged with smuggling contraband vibrating before crash Wednesday, Sept. 8, appointed cell phones into the prison’s East THE ASSOCIATED PRESS that killed 5 a public defender to represent Block, where condemned inmates SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – A prison guard and two others have been charged with a scheme to smuggle contraband cell phones into California’s death row, authorities said.

Keith Christopher, a 37-year-old corrections officer at San Quentin State Prison, is charged with conspiracy to commit honest services fraud using interstate wires, the U.S. attorney’s office said in a statement.

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In this March 19, 2017, photo released by the U.S. Navy, an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz in the Pacific Ocean. The Navy declared five missing sailors dead Saturday, Sept. 4, nearly a week after their helicopter, similar to the one pictured, crashed in the ocean off San Diego.

(Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ian Kinkead/U.S. Navy via AP)

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SAN DIEGO (AP) – A brief Navy narrative of a fatal helicopter crash off Southern California says the aircraft experienced “side-to-side” vibrations that caused the main rotor to hit the deck of an aircraft carrier while landing, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported.

The MH-60S Seahawk fell off the deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln Aug. 31. One crewmember was rescued and five were declared dead after a search. Five sailors on the carrier deck were injured.

The crash summary in a Naval Safety Center document, first reported by the Navy Times, did not include any information on what might have caused the vibrations.

Michael Canders, a retired military helicopter pilot who is the director of the Aviation Center at Farmingdale State College in New York, told the Navy Times that sideto-side vibrations can occur if rotor blades are out of balance.

“All of that has to be carefully

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balanced to make sure you don’t have these sorts of excessive vibrations,” he said.

The Navy announced on Sept.

4 that the missing crew members had been declared dead and that the search efforts were shifting to recovery operations. The helicopter sank about 70 miles (112 kilometers) off San Diego.

The five sailors who died were identified as Lt. Bradley A. Foster, 29, a pilot from Oakhurst, California; Lt. Paul R. Fridley, 28, a pilot from Annandale, Virginia; Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class James P. Buriak, 31, from Salem, Virginia; Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Sarah F. Burns, 31, from Severna Park, Maryland, and Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Bailey J. Tucker, 21, from St. Louis, Missouri.

The aircraft belonged to the Navy’s Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 8. The Union-Tribune reported Sept. 7 that the squadron’s spouses club has raised almost $180,000 for the families of those who died.

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Christopher and released him on $50,000 bond, prosecutors said.

Isaiah Wells, from Tracy, and Tanisa Smith-Symes of Las Vegas, face the same charges. Wells also was released on bond Wednesday while Smith-Symes had a scheduled court hearing Thursday in Las Vegas.

It wasn’t immediately clear whether they had attorneys to speak for them.

Federal prosecutors say that the three conspired to smuggle 25

are housed. Authorities allege that Smith-Symes had a relationship with a death row inmate who sold the phones for up to $900 each.

“Cell phones create safety and security risks for prison employees and other inmates, and state law deems them contraband and prohibits their possession by inmates,” the U.S. attorney’s statement said.

If convicted, Christopher could face up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Traffic study underway for the Perris to Orange County Metrolink stations Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

A Federal Transit Administration competitive transit-oriented development planning grant to study eight stations connecting the Metrolink commuter line from Orange County to Riverside’s Perris station has been awarded to Stantec’s Urban Places.

Stantec is an integrated design firm that will lead the TransitOriented Communities (TOC) project in downtown Riverside.

The project includes the his-

torically suburban development pattern along the line with eight stations that range from higher density, walkable streets to large undeveloped properties along the eastern line including the Perris Metrolink station. The study is designed to increase transit access to those in the undeveloped areas.

In Riverside, the TOC plan will address the Metrolink commuter line connecting communities in Riverside County to Los Angeles and Orange counties for the Riverside County Transportation Commission. The study area in-

cludes the eight stations along the 91 freeway to Perris Valley Lines, from Corona. west to Perris south, connecting through downtown Riverside.

The study will be guided by three advisory committees and a public engagement program, and will examine smart mobility solutions, economic development strategies, and specific infrastructure investments that will remove barriers to implementing transitoriented communities.

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

Special pollutant reduction program adopted for the north Salton Sea Region City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

The California Air Resources Board approved a community emissions reduction program for the Eastern Coachella Valley near the Salton Sea to reduce air pollution emission in the area, it was announced Friday, Sept. 10.

The approval marks the start of additional measures being taken

by The South Coast Air Quality Management District to reduce pollution affecting “low-income” communities in the northern area of the Salton Sea. According to CARB, the program is being implemented because

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the northern area of the Salton Sea suffers from a high amount of air pollutants due to emissions from diesel-powered vehicles, dust from recreational off-roading, open burning, illegal dumping and pesticide applications.

A community emissions reduction program specifically targets what CARB considers to be communities overburdened by air pollution emissions.

Once a community is selected for a community emissions reduction program, the air district in charge of the community must develop and adopt the program within a year and provide annual progress reports to CARB, according to the board.

CARB highlights a number of actions to specifically be taken in the northern Salton Sea region such as replacing older diesel school buses, incentivizing the replacement of “old high-polluting” on- and off-road equipment, higher enforcement against illegal dumping and open-burning and providing alternatives to agricultural

burning.

The board will also expand monitoring networks and improve notification systems for dust events in the area.

“In adopting the plan, the board directed The South Coast Air Quality Management District and CARB staff to guide the implementation, including additional discussion, information and clarification to help ensure the plan will achieve measurable emissions reductions in the Eastern Coachella Valley communities,” the statement released

by CARB said.

The South Coast Air Quality Management District formed a committee made up of 38 members including local residents, representatives of community-based organizations and other stakeholders to develop the plan, according to CARB. The committee held 25 meetings between January 2020 and June 2021 to develop the plan.

This is the second community emissions reduction program approved for the Salton Sea region.

Student arrested with gun on campus of MoVal high school City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

A 14-year-old girl was arrested Thursday, Sept. 9, for allegedly carrying a loaded handgun onto the campus of a Moreno Valley high school.

Riverside County sheriff’s Sgt. Julio De Leon said that about 9:20 a.m., deputies received reports of a student with a firearm at Canyon Springs High School on Cougar

Canyon Road.

During a search of the campus, deputies, working with campus administrators, located the girl and took her into custody without incident. De Leon said that the pistol was seized, and no students or staff were placed in harm’s way during the investigation.

The suspect, whose name was withheld, was booked into Riverside Juvenile Hall on suspicion of being in possession of a gun on campus.

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REGIONAL NEWS

California OKs new spending on drought, wildfire prevention

In this Sept.1, 2021, file photo, a firefighter lights a backfire to stop the Caldor Fire from spreading near South Lake Tahoe. California lawmakers have approved more than $2 billion in new spending aimed at preventing wildfires and addressing the drought. The votes Thursday, Sept. 9, mark the end of lawmakers’ work on the state’s $262.5 billion operating budget this year.

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Adam Beam THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

SACRAMENTO (AP) – California lawmakers Thursday, Sept.

9, voted to spend more than $2 billion to prevent wildfires and address a severe drought, closing the book for now on a $262.5 billion operating budget that began the year with a record deficit because of the pandemic and ended with a record surplus in spite of it.

Wildfire spending in California has more than tripled since 2005, surpassing $3 billion last year. But most of that money is spent on putting out fires, not preventing them.

That strategy hasn’t been working now that fires are larger than ever and more difficult to put out.

Fifteen of the state’s most de-

structive wildfires have occurred in the last 10 years. Five of the largest wildfires in state history happened just last year, and a fire that’s still burning this year is the second largest ever.

New spending approved Thursday brings California’s wildfire prevention budget to more than $1.5 billion. The money will pay for things like the strategic clearing of brush and trees that could fuel massive fires in the future. It will also pay for a bevy of inspectors to review homes in wildfire prone areas before they are sold.

Lawmakers also approved an additional $1.2 billion to pay for things like grants to plan for climate change, water recycling projects and cleaning up contaminated water sources. Assembly

Speaker Pro Tempore Kevin Mullin, a Democrat from South San Francisco, called it “the largest state level investment in climate resilience, ever.”

But some lawmakers from both parties were disappointed with the final spending package. State Sen. Bob Wieckowski, a Democrat from Fremont, said Newsom got everything he wanted in the budget while lawmakers had to sacrifice some of their priorities, including hundreds of millions of dollars in additional spending for various state conservancies that promote and protect undeveloped landscapes.

“It’s uninspirational. It’s not bold,” Wieckowski said of the budget’s climate spending during a committee hearing Tuesday, Sept. 7.

The drought in the western United States has drained California’s complex system of 1,500 reservoirs that store water for drinking, agriculture, energy and fish habitat throughout the year. One of the biggest, Lake Oroville in Northern California, has so little water that state officials were forced to shut down a large hydroelectric power plant for the first time ever.

Yet California’s spending plan does not have any money for water storage projects. The Newsom administration noted about $2.7 billion is set aside for seven water storage projects, including a plan to build the largest new reservoir in California in more than 40 years. But Assemblyman Vince Fong, a Republican from Bakersfield and vice chair of the Assembly Budget Committee, said voters approved that money seven

years ago and so far nothing has been built.

“This budget is a missed opportunity,” Fong said. “We have the resources, we have the projects, but we apparently lack the political will.”

The bills approved Thursday represent agreements reached between Newsom and Democratic leadership in the state Legislature.

But they couldn’t agree on everything, leaving about $3.3 billion in transportation money unspent.

That means about $1 billion for infrastructure projects to prepare for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles will be delayed while negotiations continue into next year.

Other items caught some lawmakers by surprise, including raises for commissioners on the Public Utilities Commission of 5% per year for the next three years. The commission regulates utility companies in the state, and lawmakers have been furious with them for not coming down hard enough on large investor-owned utilities like Pacific Gas & Electric, which owns equipment that has started numerous deadly and destructive wildfires.

“They are not doing their jobs,” said Assemblywoman Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, a Democrat from Orinda, who spoke against the raises.

The five commissioners earned between $207,000 and $283,000 in salary and benefits last year, according to data compiled by Transparent California. The Newsom administration requested the raises “in order to ensure we continue to be competitive with salaries,”

according to Assemblyman Phil Ting, a Democrat from San Francisco and chair of the Assembly Budget Committee.

Thursday’s votes marked the end of one of the strangest budget years in memory, with large swings in revenue as lawmakers tried and failed to accurately predict the pandemic’s impact on the economy.

Last year, Newsom and the Democratic-dominated Legislature cut spending, raised taxes and delayed funding across state government because they thought the state was headed toward a devastating $54.3 billion deficit after the coronavirus forced a statewide shutdown of schools and many businesses.

Instead, revenues soared as most office workers kept their jobs – and kept paying taxes – while they transitioned to working from home. Meanwhile, the super-wealthy saw their net worth skyrocket on the back of a strong stock market, pouring billions of dollars in capital gains taxes into the state treasury.

The result was an astonishing $47 billion surplus for California, according to an analysis by the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office. Adding in other new money including aid from the federal government and new revenue for schools means California had more than $100 billion in new money to spend.

“We planned for the worst and we got one of the best budgets in our state history, actually the largest budget in our state’s history,” Ting said.

Here’s what the California Legislature did this year Adam Beam and Don Thompson THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

SACRAMENTO (AP) – California lawmakers finished their work for the 2021 legislative session Friday, Sept. 10, just four days before voting concludes in a statewide recall election targeting Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Whatever the outcome of the recall election, Newsom will likely still have the final say on the hundreds of bills the Legislature put on his desk in the past two weeks.

Even if Newsom were to lose the election, by the time his successor took office the deadline for signing or vetoing legislation will have passed.

Bills that have passed must be reviewed by the governor before becoming law, unless otherwise noted. Here’s a look at what passed – and what failed – in the California Legislature this year.

Housing Two bills passed that would make it easier to build small apartment buildings in areas where only single-family homes are allowed.

The goal is to address a housing shortage in the nation’s most populous state. A group of 241 cities have urged Newsom to veto one bill because it would bypass local zoning laws, with some exceptions.

Two other high-profile housing bills didn’t make it. The bills would have made it easier to turn abandoned shopping malls into apartment buildings. Both bills passed the Senate but did not get a vote in the Assembly.

Drugs A bill passed that could make California the first state to pay people struggling with drug addiction to stay sober. The treatment, known as “contingency management,” pays people as little as $2 for every negative drug test over the course of a few weeks. The federal government has been doing it for years with military veterans, and research shows it is one of the most effective treatments for drugs like methamphetamine and cocaine.

But bills that would have legalized some psychedelic drugs and given opioid users a place to inject drugs while supervised failed to pass this year. Sen. Scott Wiener, the author of both bills, said he will try again next year.

Public Safety Lawmakers approved a bill that would end the careers of bad cops by preventing them from get-

ting hired at other law enforcement agencies. The bill would create a mandatory new license for law enforcement officers. A new disciplinary board could permanently revoke someone’s license with a two-thirds vote.

The Legislature also approved barring police from arresting anyone for loitering with the intent to engage in prostitution, following a debate over whether the move would help or harm sex trafficking victims. But Sen. Scott Wiener then used a procedural move to withhold his bill from the governor’s consideration until next year, saying supporters need more time to make their case about why it’s a good idea.

Jaywalking would be decriminalized under another bill that passed, eliminating a crime that Democratic lawmakers said is arbitrarily enforced against people of color.

California would set statewide standards for law enforcement’s use of rubber bullets and chemical irritants during protests under another of the many criminal justice bills considered by lawmakers.

But a bill that would have overhauled California’s cash bail system failed to pass this year. The bill’s demise comes one year after voters blocked a law that would have ended cash bail in favor of risk assessments.

Health Care Low-income people who are 50 and older and living in the country illegally can now get their health care bills paid for by taxpayers.

Lawmakers also made it easier for older people to be eligible for Medicaid by eliminating an asset requirement that disqualified many people 65 and over. Newsom signed both proposals into law as part of the state budget.

California public schools and colleges would have to stock their restrooms with free menstrual products under another bill that passed.

But a proposal that sought to make health care less expensive for everyone in California failed to pass this year. Newsom had wanted to create a new “Office of Health Care Affordability,” which would have the power to regulate health care prices.

Education Lawmakers passed a bill that would make ethnic studies a requirement to graduate high school in California. Newsom vetoed a similar bill last year because he thought the model curriculum was “insufficiently balanced.”

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Reparations California became the third state to approve reparations of about $25,000 a person for those who were sterilized against their will. The program targets people sterilized under the state’s eugenics laws that sought to weed out undesirable traits by sterilizing people with mental illnesses and other issues. The state also agreed to pay women the state coerced into getting sterilized while in prison. Newsom signed that into law as part of the state budget.

Lawmakers also moved to allow the return of prime beachfront property to descendants of a Black couple who were stripped of their Bruce’s Beach resort for African Americans amid racist harassment in the city of Manhattan Beach a century ago.

Guaranteed Income California is the first state to approve a statewide guaranteed income plan. Newsom signed into law a $35 million plan designed to give monthly cash payments to qualifying pregnant people and young adults who recently left

In this May 26, 2020, file photo, members of the state Assembly meet at the Capitol in Sacramento. California lawmakers approved a measure that could make California the first state to pay people struggling with drug addiction to stay sober. The bill was approved Friday, Sept. 10, in the final hours as lawmakers work to finish work on the 2021 legislative session by midnight.

(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, Pool, File)

foster care with no restrictions on how they can spend it.

Stimulus Checks And Rental Debt Lawmakers approved, and Newsom signed, a plan to send stimulus

checks of up to $1,000 to more California adults. Lawmakers also agreed to use federal money to pay off 15 months’ worth of people’s unpaid rent.

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NATIONAL NEWS

Americans less positive about civil liberties: AP-NORC poll Meg Kinnard and Emily Swanson THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ten years after the 9/11 attacks, Americans were reasonably positive about the state of their rights and liberties. Today, after 20 years, not as much.

That’s according to a poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research that builds on work conducted in 2011, one decade after the pivotal moment in U.S. history. Some questions were also asked on polls conducted in 2013 and 2015.

Americans were relatively united around the idea that the government did a good job protecting many basic rights a decade after the terrorist attacks, which produced a massive overhaul of the country’s intelligence services and the creation of agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security. Along with those changes came a creeping concern about government overreach, although Americans as a whole remained fairly positive.

That attitude has eroded in the years since, with far fewer people now saying the government is doing a good job protecting rights including the freedom of speech, the right to vote, the right to bear arms and others.

For example, the poll finds that 45% of Americans now say they think the U.S. government is doing a good job defending freedom of speech, compared with 32%

who say it’s doing a poor job and 23% who say neither. The share saying the government is doing a good job is down from 71% in 2011 and from 59% in 2015.

Dee Geddes, 73, a retiree in Chamberlain, South Dakota, said she was frustrated at the government’s apparent lack of ability to safeguard the amount of private information available, especially online.

“It bothers me when I can go on the internet and find pretty much anything about anybody.

It makes me feel sort of naked,” said Geddes, who identifies as a Republican. “It does bother me how much the government knows about us, but that goes back to the fact that there’s so much out there period. It’s discouraging.”

About half now say the government is doing a good job protecting freedom of religion, compared with three-quarters who said the same in 2011.

More Americans now think the government is doing a poor job than a good one at protecting the right to equal protection under the law, 49% to 27%. In 2011, opinions were reversed, with more people saying the government was doing a good job than a poor one, 48% to 37%.

The poll also finds that 54% of Americans say it’s “sometimes necessary for the government to sacrifice some rights and freedoms to fight terrorism,” compared with 64% a decade ago. Now, 44% say that’s never

necessary at all.

A majority of Democrats say it’s sometimes necessary, which is largely consistent with previous AP-NORC polls. But Republicans are now closely divided, with 46% saying it’s sometimes necessary and 53% saying it’s never necessary. In 2011, 69% of Republicans said it was sometimes necessary, and 62% said the same in 2015.

Brandon Wilson, 23, a business and animation student at College of DePage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, who described himself as a conservative, said he understood that steps taken after Sept. 11 may have initially seemed to constrain Americans’ rights, but that he ultimately felt the actions had been for the greater good.

“I think it’s a good idea,” Wilson said of measures such as increased airline passenger screening. “The government is helping the general public and, overall, trying to make people’s lives better.”

On the whole, though, Americans have grown more wary of government surveillance in the name of national security, the poll shows.

The poll asked about a variety of rights and liberties, including many of those outlined explicitly in the Constitution’s Bill of Rights, as well as several protected by laws and court rulings.

It finds 44% now say the government is doing a good job protecting the freedom of the press, compared with 26% who think the government is doing a poor job.

In both 2011 and 2015, about 6 in 10 said the government was doing a good job.

Americans are about equally divided on how the government is doing at protecting the freedom from unreasonable search and seizure. About one-third say it’s doing a good job and about one-third say it’s doing a poor job. In 2011 and 2015, views were slightly more positive than negative, though less than half of Americans said the country was doing a good job.

Tony Gay, 60, a retiree who lives in Cincinnati, said that he generally supported the government’s moves to protect civil liberties. He said his 10 years of Army service helped reinforce his opinion that sacrifice is sometimes necessary to safeguard freedoms.

“You can’t have your freedom 24/7 if there’s no one there to protect it,” Gay said. “So when they put restrictions on travel, I’m all for that, because it’s to make sure that I’m safe, and make sure that the person next to me is safe.”

Forty-three percent of Americans think the U.S. government is doing a good job protecting the right to vote, while 37% say it’s doing a poor job. By comparison, 70% said it was doing a good job in 2015 and 84% said the same in 2011.

Americans also are now divided on whether the government is doing a good or poor job protecting the right to bear arms, 35% to 36%, but in 2011, more said it was

doing a good job than a poor one, 57% to 27%.

Democrats are more likely than Republicans to say the government is doing a good job of protecting several rights and freedoms, including the freedom of religion, the freedom of speech, the freedom of the press and the right to keep and bear arms.

But Democrats are somewhat more likely than Republicans to say the government is doing a poor job enforcing equal protection under the law, 54% to 46%.

Views among Democrats and Republicans are largely similar on how well the government is protecting the right to vote, and the views among both have become notably less positive than in the earlier polls.

Even if he’s relatively comfortable with the government’s protection of basic civil liberties, Gay said he feels periodic review of the policies, and those making them, should be necessary.

“It’s like when you’re in politics, you have free rein,” Gay said.

“It gives me mixed feelings about who is watching over us.”

The AP-NORC poll of 1,729 adults was conducted Aug. 1216 using a sample drawn from NORC’s probability-based AmeriSpeak Panel, which is designed to be representative of the U.S. population. The margin of sampling error for all respondents is plus or minus 3.2 percentage points.

Ida deals new blow to Louisiana schools struggling to reopen

In this Sept. 4, file photo, 6-year-old Mary-Louise Lacobon sits on a fallen tree beside the remnants of her family’s home destroyed

by Hurricane Ida, in Dulac, Louisiana. Louisiana students are now missing school after Hurricane Ida. A quarter-million public school students statewide have no school to report to, though top educators are promising a return is, at most, weeks away, not months.

(AP Photo/John Locher, File)

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LULING, La. (AP) — Tara Williams’ three little boys run shirtless, because most of their clothes were swept away, and they stack milk crates beneath a blazing sun because their toys are all gone too.

Their apartment is barely more than a door dangling from a frame, the roof obliterated, most everything in it lost.

A Ford Fusion is the family’s home now, and as if Hurricane Ida didn’t take enough, it has also put the boys’ education on hold.

“They’re ready to get inside, go to school, get some air conditioning,” 32-year-old Williams, who has twin 5-year-olds and a 7-year-old and is more pessimistic than officials about when they might be back in class, said. “The way it’s looking like now, it’s going to be next August.”

After a year and a half of pandemic disruptions that drove children from schools and pulled down test scores, at least 169,000 Louisiana children are out of class again, their Answers for puzzle on page B-2

studies derailed by the storm. The hurricane followed a rocky reopening in August that led to more COVID-19 infections and classroom closures, and now it will be weeks before some students go back again.

“How concerned am I? If you pick up a thesaurus, whatever’s the word for ‘most concerned,’” Jarod Martin, superintendent of schools in the hard-hit Lafourche Parish, southwest of New Orleans, said.

“We were brimming with optimism and confident that we were going to defeat COVID, confident we were on a better path. And now we’ve got another setback.”

Williams was working at McDonald’s until COVID-19 cutbacks claimed her job. The family rode out the storm in their apartment as it disintegrated around them, then drove to Florida, where they found a hotel room, which they could afford for only a few days.

The streets around them are dotted with gutted trailers, peeled roofs and mounds of debris, and every mention of the Federal Emergency Management Agency seems to be

preceded by a colorfully profane adjective. School would be nice for the boys, Williams says, but right now, they don’t even have a home.

A couple of miles away, at the boys’ school, Luling Elementary, crews are cleaning up fallen trees, and piping from giant dehumidifiers snakes through windows. Shantele Slade, a 42-year-old youth pastor, is among those at work, but her own children an hour away in Amite are on her mind. The pandemic had already taken its toll on her 14-yearold son, who had to go to summer school because he’d fallen behind while learning virtually. Now she’s worried that he will have trouble keeping up with algebra after so many days of absence.

“The last two years have already been so hard on them,” she said.

Though many children spent most or all of last school year back in class, some children remained in virtual programs and arrived back in class last month for the first time since the shutdowns began. The return did not go smoothly, with nearly 7,000 infections of students and teachers reported in the opening weeks, a fact that led to quarantines, more shutdowns and more disruptions.

The latest state standardized test scores, released in August, showed a 5% drop in proficiency among students across Louisiana, blamed largely on disruptions from COV-

ID-19. Younger and poorer children fared the worst, as did members of minority groups and those with English as a second language.

The state’s education superintendent, Cade Brumley, acknowledged that students “did lose a little bit” and that Ida dealt another blow. A quarter-million students’ schools remained shuttered Friday, but classes for 81,000 children were to reopen Monday, Sept. 13, according to the education department. Brumley said the rest would likely be back in a matter of weeks.

“We need to get those kids back with us as soon as we possibly can,” he said.

But in the most devastated areas, returning to class requires not only schools to be repaired or temporary classrooms to be set up, but for students and staff scattered around the country to come back to Louisiana.

That means they must have homes with electricity and running water.

Buses also have to run, and cafeterias must be stocked with food and people to serve it, and so on.

After the storm destroyed their house in Dulac, a stretch of Cajun country swampland, Penny Verdin’s two children and a nephew she cares for began cramming each night into a car, along with a gecko, a hamster and a squirrel named Honey. They hope to use some lumber and tin from the carcass of their home to fashion a new shack they can stay in.

The children are smiling, one doing handstands on the soggy lawn, another fishing a 3-foot gator out of a creek, but Verdin, 43, says they’ve been shaken up by the storm. After a year in which nearly the whole family fell sick with COVID-19 and her disability checks were suddenly halted, she’s worried about them falling behind in their studies.

“It’s going to be a big catch-up,” she says.

When the pandemic first raged and students were forced to learn on screens at home, some observers warned of a “lost generation” of children falling through the cracks. The opening of the school year gave some teachers their first chance to fully assess the effects on pupils, only to have students forced out again.

Lauren Jewett, a 34-year-old special education teacher in New Orleans, said she was just starting to evaluate any regression due to the pandemic’s disruptions, not to mention the “summer slide” that happens each year. She already had students who were dealing with family deaths from COVID; now she’s hearing about their collapsed roofs, swamped homes and dwindling resources.

“We couldn’t cover all of the things that are supposed to be covered because of all the disruptions,” Jewett, whose own home was damaged in the storm, said.

Courts will rule against Biden on vaccine mandate penalties: Alan Dershowitz Jack Phillips THE EPOCH TIMES

Courts will likely agree that the federal government has the authority to enforce COVID-19 vaccine mandates but will argue that the rules and penalties cannot be enforced, said Harvard Law School Professor Emeritus Alan Dershowitz.

President Joe Biden last week said that he will direct the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to mandate that employees at companies with 100 or more workers will have to either submit to weekly testing or get the COVID-19 vaccine. White House officials have said that fines will be handed down to those who don’t comply with the rule, which will impact about 80 million private-sector employees.

“No. 1, is this something the federal government can do as compared to the states?” Dershowitz told Newsmax. “The states have police power. The federal government doesn’t have police power.

The federal government’s powers have to derive from the text of the Constitution.”

It’s likely that courts will say that the government can enforce vaccine mandates but will argue that it is only Congress that can order punishments and fines, he said.

“I think the courts will say the federal government does have the power because this is a national issue across the state lines. It’s not limited to states. It’s contagious,” Dershowitz said. “I think they will say that in the event that science supports it, there can be mandated vaccinations with exceptions.”

But such mandates are “generally relegated to the legislature in our system of government, so I think the courts will focus on that issue first and say that the president may not have the authority to do this without congressional authorization,” Dershowitz said.

“You can’t say it’s an emergency,” he continued. “This problem has existed since the first day of the Biden administration, and it will continue to exist on the last day of the Biden administration because we’re not going to see an end of COVID.” Dershowitz added: “We’re going to see COVID become like the flu.

Seasonal different variations, different vaccinations, so it shouldn’t be done under the rubric of emergency.

It should be done under the rubric of ordinary congressional power.”

When the mandates are handed down to companies under Biden’s order, Dershowitz said that it will be a “big payday for lawyers” who will likely file numerous lawsuits

In this March 6, 2019, file photo, attorney Alan Dershowitz leaves Manhattan Federal Court in New York. Dershowitz, said that courts will likely agree the federal government has the authority to enforce COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

on behalf of businesses and other entities.

“There will be individuals who will be fired, and they’ll sue immediately,” he also remarked. “There will be companies – and I know there are some already who said we refuse to obey this mandate – and we’ve had companies and states indicate they’re going to file suit.”

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U.S. Capitol police say 6 officers involved in wrongdoing Jan. 6 One investigation still pending Melanie Sun THE EPOCH TIMES

The U.S. Capitol Police confirmed on Sept. 11 that it has recommended “disciplinary action” for six officers over their handling of protesters on U.S. Capitol grounds Jan. 6, following internal investigations.

The department’s first official update on the investigations comes eight months after the breach of the U.S. Capitol building Jan. 6, which posed a security threat to members of Congress.

The USCP, which is tasked with protecting the Capitol, said in a statement that the recommendations by its Office of Professional Responsibility were for officers found to be in violation of its code of conduct. The OPR has been investigating 38 cases related to the events of Jan. 6.

Three officers were identified for “conduct unbecoming,” one for failure to comply with directives, one for improper remark, and one for improper dissemination of information, it said.

The wrongdoings aren’t criminal in nature, the department said, adding that a U.S. attorney’s office review concurred it “did not find sufficient evidence that any of the officers committed a crime.”

The USCP had announced in January that it suspended six officers with pay over their actions Jan. 6, and that more officers were under investigation based on video and other open-source materials showing instances of potential violations of department regulations and policies. It isn’t clear if these same six cases are the ones identified in the update.

Capitol Police officials didn’t immediately respond to a request

by The Epoch Times for comment.

Potentially aided by some police Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio), who chairs the Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, told reporters at the time that the suspensions were related to officers “that potentially facilitated, on a big level or small level in any way” the breach of

the Capitol building that took place during the joint session of Congress, while lawmakers and Vice President Mike Pence counted electoral votes.

Protesters were demanding transparency for audits of the elections after allegations of election fraud and concerns over Democrat-led alteration of voting rules amid the COVID-19 pandemic. While Democratic lawmakers have pushed the narrative that the Jan. 6 breach was an “insurrection,” largely during the failed January impeachment effort against President Donald Trump, no one who participated in the breach has been charged with insurrection.

One of the officers suspended

by USCP was caught on camera taking a selfie with one of the protesters. Another suspended officer was reportedly seen wearing a red “Make America Great Again” hat and was seen directing people around, Ryan said.

Other videos show police officers standing motionless as groups made their way into the Capitol building. Some of those who entered the building claimed that officers allowed them inside.

According to the Sept. 11 update, the department hasn’t been able to identify all officers being investigated.

“Some complaints did not contain enough information to identify the officer at the center of the complaint,” it said of 12 of the 38 cases.

The update also said that a seventh case involving a USCP official is “still pending,” with the investigation involving alleged “unsatisfactory performance and conduct unbecoming.” An internal investigation of the official was triggered “after a criminal investigation in which charges were not filed,” it said.

The department didn’t provide further details, saying that “USCP internal investigations, including any recommended disciplinary actions, as well as personnel matters are not public information” and that officer names, witness names, and complainant names

were redacted from its report to the Department of Justice.

USCP operations aren’t subject to freedom of information laws, given the sensitive nature of their mission to secure the safety of members of Congress, although some members have urged the department to make their reports available to the public given the importance of determining the events of Jan. 6 and the need for transparency to restore confidence in the police department.

The USCP is “committed to accountability when officers fail to meet the standards governed by USCP policies and the Congressional Community’s expectations,” the statement reads.

“The six sustained cases should not diminish the heroic efforts of the United States Capitol Police officers,” it added. “On Jan. 6, the bravery and courage exhibited by the vast majority of our employees was inspiring.”

Fallout More than 140 officers, including officers of the Metropolitan Police Department, were injured Jan. 6, with $1.5 million in damage reported at the Capitol building.

Two officers and four protesters died during and following the breach. USCP officer Brian Sicknick died from natural causes Jan. 7, and officer Howie Liebengood died of suicide Jan. 9.

Two older male protesters, Kevin Greeson and Benjamin Phillips, died naturally from hypertensive atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, and another, Roseanne Boyland, from an accidental drug overdose.

The fourth protester, unarmed military veteran and Trump supporter Ashli Babbitt, was fatally shot by Capitol Police Lt. Michael Byrd when she breached a door leading to the House chamber. The department said that following its internal investigation, Byrd had acted within department policy, in agreement with an earlier DOJ finding. Babbitt’s family said it plans to file a wrongful death lawsuit for excessive use of force.

More than 600 people across nearly 50 states have since been

In this image from video, a man identified as Scott Fairlamb punches a Metropolitan Police Department officer outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington Jan. 6, 2021.

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charged in relation to the breach, and various federal agencies are probing crimes that were committed.

USCP Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman told Congress in February that an estimated 800 demonstrators breached the capitol, while well in excess of 10,000 demonstrators traversed the Capitol grounds. According to Epoch Times reporters on-site, the majority of the protesters who remained outside the Capitol building Jan. 6 were peaceful.

Members of Congress criticized the USCP in the wake of Jan. 6 for its inability to secure the U.S. Capitol, with calls for investigations and reform to prevent a repeat of such security lapses in the future.

In January, House Appropriations Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) said that according to briefings on the security failures, “It is now obvious that intelligence agencies had ample evidence an angry mob would descend on Washington, with Congress’ meeting to certify the presidential election as the intended target.

“The law enforcement agencies tasked with protecting the Capitol did not act on this intelligence or adequately prepare for the looming threat,” she said.

Kash Patel, who served as chief of staff to President Donald Trump’s acting secretary of defense, has also said that the USCP and Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington, D.C., turned down an offer from the Trump administration for thousands of National

Guardsmen and women Jan. 4. The USCP, based on their assessment of the intelligence, believed that there was “no credible threat” for Jan. 6, Pittman told the February hearing.

Pittman apologized for the department’s failings, saying that their assessment of the intelligence didn’t indicate that “tens of thousands would attack the U.S. Capitol.” She blamed the lack of preparedness on the conduct of the large number of “everyday Americans who took on a mob mentality because they were angry and desperate.”

Law enforcement agencies said in July that of those charged, more than 50 were charged with using a deadly or dangerous weapon or causing serious bodily injury to an officer. Meanwhile, the majority of the cases were over nonviolent charges such as entering a restricted building, obstruction of an official proceeding, and civil disorder.

Many of those charged have been held in jail pending trial for eight months, including some who aren’t accused of acts of violence. A “Justice for J6” rally, spearheaded by former Trump campaign official Matt Braynard, to protest the denial of bail, medical care, and access to attorneys to nonviolent protesters, is planned for Sept. 18.

Isabel van Brugen, Zachary Stieber, and Jack Phillips contributed to this report.

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FBI releases first declassified 9/11 document 20 years after attacks Jack Phillips THE EPOCH TIMES

The FBI over the weekend released the first previously declassified document about the Sept.

11, 2001, terrorist attack hijackers, responding to an order handed down by President Joe Biden days earlier.

On Sept. 11, a 16-page heavily redacted document that was written in 2016 sheds light on the logistical support that was given to some of the Saudi Sept. 11 hijackers. Families of victims who died during the 2001 attacks have long sought the declassification of the report, as well as other documents related to the incident.

According to the document, the FBI didn’t find evidence that linked the Saudi government to the terror attacks, although 15 of the hijackers were Saudi nationals.

Previously, a U.S. commission said it had no evidence that Saudi Arabia directly funded al-Qaida, the terrorist group that was long suspected of directing the terrorist attacks.

The families of about 2,000 people who died in the attacks, as well as thousands more who were injured or suffered financial losses, have filed lawsuits against Saudi Arabia seeking billions of dollars.

The newly declassified document reveals the FBI’s work to investigate the logistical support that a Saudi consular official and a suspected Saudi intelligence agent in Los Angeles allegedly

provided to two of the terrorists who hijacked planes. It details several connections and witnesses’ testimonies that prompted the FBI to investigate Omar al-Bayoumi, who was suspected of being an intelligence agent and allegedly provided “travel assistance, lodging and financing” to help the two hijackers.

Hijackers Nawaf al-Hazmi and Khalid al-Mihdhar were assisted by al-Bayoumi when the pair first arrived in the United States in 2000. They met via a “chance encounter” at a restaurant before he helped them.

Family members of the Sept. 11 attack victims released a statement saying that the Saudi government was most likely complicit.

“Even with the unfortunate number of redactions, the report contains a host of bombshell new revelations, implicating numerous Saudi government officials, in a coordinated effort to mobilize an essential support network for the first arriving 9/11 hijackers, Nawaf al-Hazmi and Khalid al-Mihdhar,” 9/11 Families United said in a statement over the weekend. “The range of contacts at critical moments among these Saudi government officials, al-Qaida and the hijackers is stunning.”

But the Saudi government, ahead of the release of the document, denied any connection to the attacks. The United States and Saudi Arabia have long been allies and even coordinate with one another on counterterrorism issues,

with the United States having sold the kingdom tens of billions of dollars in weapons in recent years.

“As past investigations have revealed, including the 9/11 Commission and the release of the socalled ‘28 Pages,’ no evidence has ever emerged to indicate that the Saudi government or its officials had previous knowledge of the terrorist attack or were in any way involved,” the Saudi embassy said in a recent statement.

The document was released after an executive order was handed down by Biden earlier this month directing the Department of Justice, which oversees the FBI, to review classified information.

It came after Sept. 11 victims’ families called on the president

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to do so and said that if he didn’t, Biden shouldn’t attend any of their

memorial events.

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It is safety first for Soboba students

Soboba Tribal Preschool students are led away from the building during a practice fire drill Aug. 24.

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Students at the Soboba Tribal Preschool and Noli Indian School were given lessons that couldn’t be learned in a book. Each school recently received detailed instructions on how to stay safe in an emergency and how to react to a fire drill, should the need arise.

Soboba’s Department of Public Safety is responsible for the overall safety of both schools.

“We are very involved,” Director of Public Safety Brian Herritt said. “Officers drop in daily to interact with the children. We do the fire drills, a 9-1-1 call campaign, Red Ribbon week, stranger danger training and others.”

DPS School Resource Officer Andrea Helms and two security officers on staff work specifically in the schools and are supported by the Department of Public Safety.

“Officer Helms coordinated the drills and did an outstanding job,” Herritt said.

Helms said her role as the lead

campus resource officer was to ensure the safety of the students and staff during the fire drill.

“Working with all age groups I must adapt the procedures and information to the appropriate age level, still getting the same result of having the students and staff arrive to the designated safe place in an appropriate time frame,” Helms said.

She said the most important lesson to be learned is to remember to remain calm and listen to the person who is in charge of giving the directions.

“Overall, we try to make it routine on what to do during a fire drill,” Herritt said. “When the alarm sounds or when we need everyone to leave the building, we want them to be comfortable and know what to do.”

Amber Lopez, who is the preschool’s office manager, said the “kids did amazing” and teaching the children those important drills is very helpful.

With all the recent headlines about local wildfires that families are sure to hear about, Herritt said

it’s important for parents to keep certain things in mind if something happens while their children are away at school.

“Don’t rush to the school.

Chances are you’re not going to be able to pick up your kids. We have a system and will notify you where to reunite with your children,” Herritt said, adding that it is important to make sure the schools have accurate contact information for parents and guardians. He also suggests all families download the Soboba app, which is frequently used for community announcements and notifications.

“Be open to talking to your kids and ask them if they have any questions,” Herritt said, adding that sometimes after the kids have participated in a fire drill at school, they want to know what to do when they are at home.

“At Soboba, we are blessed to have a very collaborative relationship with our Fire Department, school and our tribal administration,” Herritt said. “We are always working together to provide quality services to our community.”

MSJC to host Administration of Justice career exploration events

MSJC is hosting an Administration of Justice Pathway Week Sept. 20-24 that will enable current and prospective students to learn more about the career opportunities the criminal justice field offers.

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Local students admitted as first-year students at Utah State University LOGAN, UT – Utah State University welcomerd more than 4,100 first-year college students to campus as the university begins the fall 2021 semester.

Emily Phillips and Blake Abshire from Murrieta will both attend USU at the Main campus.

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“We are thrilled to welcome these students to the Aggie family,” President Noelle E. Cockett said. “The energy, talents, and enthusiasm this new cohort will bring to our campuses is greatly appreciated. We look forward to seeing what the class of 2025 will accomplish and cannot wait to be a part of their academic growth and success.”

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Soboba Department of Public Safety personnel ensure the safety of students as they participate in a practice fire drill at Soboba Tribal Preschool. DPS officers conducted a practice fire drill at Noli Indian School the same week. Valley News/ Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians photos

Teachers and staff account for all students after gathering at a safe location during a practice fire drill at Soboba Tribal Preschool Aug. 24.

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Residents at Lake Riverside Estates held a farmers market on the shady, tree-lined north end of their lake Saturday, Sept. 11.

Vendors offered spicy dills, pickled figs, fresh eggs, homebaked sweets, soaps, elderberry syrup, unique and trendy clothing, original woodwork crafts and more. Neighbors greeted each other, catching up on the latest news as they browsed the wellorganized displays.

“My son Dillon sold eggs at the farmers market today; he did really well,” Gail Price said. “We had about 90 eggs, and only have about two dozen fresh eggs left.”

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Cottonwood School students learn about Lollipop Moments Cottonwood School students recently learned that their small gestures can have long-lasting effects on those around them. What started off as a lesson in leadership from counselor Amanda Niaves, sparked a sense of gratitude for teachers, staff, students and family members, a Hemet Unified School District news release reported last week.

“Niaves reviewed a social-emotional screener survey from students and found that the children were having a hard time finding ways to feel good about themselves,” the release said. “Niaves knew the impact students make every day, not only to each other but to staff as well. She decided to create a lesson for fifth through eighth grade students to not only show what it means to be a leader Cottonwood middle schoolers make thank you cards, to place on a lollipop before delivering them to younger students.

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Praying mantises advance on Anza Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

Stealthy, silent hunters are coming out in droves in the gardens and orchards of the Anza Valley. Praying mantis insects can be seen stalking their bug prey for a lightning-quick strike. These interesting predators are helping to control pests on vegetables and fruit.

Stagmomantis californica, the common California mantis, is native to the western United States.

This species is most often observed, but there are also three other types living in the region - European, Chinese and Mediterranean mantises.

Some species of praying mantises are imported and used as pest control in California. They have also been kept as pets. However, the California mantis is purely native to the state, according to entomologists.

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Mantids can consume prey twice their size and can often be observed munching away at an insect much larger than themselves.

The forelegs for which the mantids are named are referred to as raptorial, or raptor-like and are used to grasp and manipulate prey.

The name “praying” refers to these forelegs, which when at rest, seem to make the insect appear to be praying.

Praying mantises come in a variety of colors, from gray, to tan, to blue-green and a medium pale green to lime green. Their coloration helps them hide from their victims, as well as predators such as birds and lizards.

The carnivorous nature of these insects is what created a demand with farmers and gardeners for mantises. They can be commercially purchased in large quantities and used as nature’s pest control. For decades, they have helped farmers control crop-eating pests naturally.

But their meals can include beneficial insects such as butterflies and bees. Mantises have even been known to catch hummingbirds.

Fortunately, their benefits outweigh their drawbacks as eaters of pests.

Praying mantises reproduce by laying eggs. After mating, the female lays egg cases that are cemented to a stem or leaf, and even fence posts or walls.

The egg case contains about 100200 eggs that hatch into nymphets.

They have no larval stage and look just like tiny adults. As they rapidly grow, so does their appetite and they hunt and eat voraciously.

Adults seldom live more than one year. Late summer and fall is prime time to spot adult praying mantises as they creep about, silently looking for their next meal.

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PANTRY from page AVO-1 to residents at the mobile food pantry program for the past two years. The event grows and helps more people every month.

“I’m grateful for the generosity of spirit that our community displays every month at the FIND food event. We routinely have 50 or 60 volunteers helping out, making sure that everyone that needs help gets it. Thank you to FIND and their incredible team for providing the highest possible quality of food available for our community,” AEC general manager Kevin Short said.

Early in 2019 the AEC board of directors approved a donation for the mobile pantry that was matched by one of the Cooperative’s lenders, CoBank’s Sharing Success grant program. The remaining funds were donated by the High Country Conservancy.

All this effort made it possible for the mobile pantry to distribute food to economically-challenged Anza area residents.

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FIND is a member of Feeding America and the California Association of Food Banks.

“This would never have happened if it wasn’t for Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz putting FIND in touch with us during the Cranston Fire,” AEC Government Relations Liaison Jennifer Williams said at the September 2019 event. Ruiz saw the need in Anza and was instrumental in bringing the various organizations together.

At the inaugural event, Ruiz arrived with his wife and daughters. Ruiz and his family assisted the volunteers, chatted with the recipients and even performed a cheer with the Hamilton Bobcat volleyball team.

The success of the program not only speaks highly of the groups that organize it, but also the volunteers and recipients within the community. Here’s to looking forward to another year of happy faces and a job well done.

For more information about FIND, please visit them at findfoodbank.org.

To learn more about the monthly food giveaway event at the Cooperative, call (951) 763-4333 or visit www.anzaelectric.org. The mobile pantry occurs the second Saturday of every month.

To contact Ruiz, please visit his website at ruiz.house.gov.

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Dave Dolan conquers Mt. Whitney 50 years after first ascent Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

Local fishing expert, teacher, radio host and columnist Dave Dolan has done it again. Fifty years after his first ascent of Mt. Whitney, he and good friend Dan Ruiz hiked to the summit.

“I did this adventure with my hiking buddy, Dan Ruiz,” Dolan said. “Dan once hiked the Grand Canyon rim to rim nonstop. But he never did a high altitude trek like this one.”

Both men had climbed Tahquitz Peak in the San Jacinto mountains last year, reaching their goal Nov. 14, 2020. Tahquitz Peak is 8,862 feet in elevation.

On Aug. 30, Dolan recognized the 50th anniversary of his first ascent to the summit of Mt. Whitney.

At 14,495 feet of elevation, Mt. Whitney is the highest mountain in the continental United States, located in the Sequoia National Park in California.

Dolan is best known for his fishing radio show and newspaper column. His friendly nature comes across in his show and writing, as he loves to teach and share his fishing secrets. He travels worldwide pursuing his fishy prey. He advocates environmental responsibility and respect for nature. Climbing the mountain again was an adventure that took years to plan.

“Many have been to the summit

Dave Dolan sits next to the tablet at the summit of Mt. Whitney marking the John Muir trail as the highest trail in the U.S..

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of Mt. Whitney. I doubt that more than a very few did it again 50 years later. I thought this would be a major life accomplishment if completed. And that it was,” Dolan said.

The men started their hike at 4

a.m. and returned to the trailhead at 1 a.m. the following day. The entire excursion took 21 hours of nonstop walking. They spent about 45 minutes on the mountain’s summit.

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MARKET from page AVO-1 Young Scarlett of Squirrel Farms sold home baked sweets, soaps and trinkets. “She’s saving up to buy a piano,” her mother said.

The market served as more than a shopping venue. It helped introduce new and old residents,

tain?” Dolan asked. “Because it’s there. I have always enjoyed a challenge. This is a major one at my age, considering the distance and dealing with the altitude. The success rate for making the summit is about 30%, and this includes the 20-year-olds who attempt the climb.”

The John Muir trail was once overrun with hikers. The popularity of the trail brought visitors from all around the world. However, the delicate alpine environment could not take the impact of these crowds. Only a very limited number of people are now allowed in on the Mt. Whitney portion of the Trail. Dolan applied for a permit through a lottery in March and was lucky to be drawn.

“A person has to plan and be ready for all conditions on the mountain, from pleasant to severe,” Dolan advised. “Above the 12,000 foot elevation there is no plant life or water. Everything is solid rock with exposure to the elements.This is not a trek to take lightly. There are several fatalities every year on this mountain.”

Toward the end of the excursion, the men were reaching the limits of their endurance.

“We experienced total, complete exhaustion,” Dolan said. “The last five hours down we were in the dark using head lamps. Our legs were very fatigued. When we finally reached my truck at 1 a.m. that cold beer sure was good!”

Dolan’s wife Lois was very supportive of this enormous undertaking.

“But she said if I ever attempt this again, she wants to take out some life insurance on me,” Dolan joked. “But seriously, I could not have done this without my good friend Dan. This was quite a feat for him too, doing the summit for the first time at age 67.”

The men certainly have something to be proud of.

“There is so much satisfaction in doing this again on the 50 year anniversary. But at this point, I think I will retire from climbing any more 14,000-foot mountains.”

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AVMAC meeting addresses cannabis cultivation concerns from locals Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

The Anza Valley Municipal Action Council conducted their meeting Wednesday, Sept. 8, virtually via Zoom, discussing cannabis cultivation concerns from residents and hearing from several guest speakers, including Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington.

AVMAC board members present were Sharon Evans, Allison Renck and Birdie Kopp. Rick Beauchamp was unable to attend.

Guest speakers included Riverside County Fire Deputy Chief Robert Fish, Deputy Chuck Washington’s Chief of Staff Robyn Brock, Board Assistant to 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington Pacifica Hoffenberg, Riverside County Code Enforcement Supervising Officer Jennifer Morris, Chuck Washington’s Chief of Staff Michelle DeArmond, and Riverside County Traffic Engineer Dennis Acuna.

The meeting was brought to order and Evans read a letter sent from California State Assemblyman Randy Voepel to California Governor Gavin Newson.

“The local law enforcement and municipalities need the State of California to back them up when it comes to having both the funds and resources available to criminally pursue these illegal grows.

It has become a literal free-for-all as it pertains to these illegal operations and the individuals involved with them. Crime has increased significantly in these areas and the residents are dealing with the ramifications on a daily basis in a very negative way. The water issues surrounding these illegal grows is yet another issue that needs to be addressed. With most of the State under drought restrictions, oftentimes these grows are stealing water from residents and

water storage facilities. Since large grows are only considered a misdemeanor under California law, many courts are hard pressed to prosecute for such a low-level crime,” Voepel wrote.

In the letter Voepel added, “I humbly request that you offer additional funding to local law enforcement and municipalities that are impacted by the exponential increase in the number of illegal marijuana grows. Absent any additional funding to address this issue, law enforcement and the municipalities will continue to fight a losing battle against this devastating impact facing many communities throughout the state.”

An additional letter sent to the governor from California State Senator Melissa Melendez was also read, pertaining to the same subject of illegal cannabis cultivation affecting the quality of life in the Anza Valley.

Illegal grow statistics Washington read some law enforcement statistics from the Riverside Sheriff’s Department in regards to actions taken in the Anza Valley so far this year.

“Here are some of the statistics given to us by the Hemet Sheriff’s Station. The sheriff, since being elected, has been very aggressive on combating the illegal growing activity,” he said. “They have served 158 search warrants, eradicated 162,900 plants, they have located 27,697 pounds of processed majujuana, recovered 109 firearms, made 67 arrests and total processed and plant tonnage is over 75 tons.”

Washington added that he will pass on residents’ concerns to the sheriff.

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Riverside County Code Enforcement Supervising Officer Jennifer Morris also gave some figures on their role in combating the illegal marijuana cultivation occuring in the Anza Valley.

“Since Jan. 1, 2021, we have closed 294 cannabis cases in Anza and Aguanga. What we have open for the entire county is 737 cases.

My team consists of only three officers and myself. A good amount of these cases are in the Anza/ Aguanga area. Since July 14, 2021, 86 cannabis cases were opened in Anza and Aguanga, 70 have been closed in compliance, 17 cases have been sent to county council for litigation. Eight of those cases were first offenders, 8 were second offenders, and one was a third offender. Five temporary restraining orders with removals were granted, all the plants were removed at the time of court for four of the properties, and one of the properties we did execute the TRO and removed over 2,000 plants,” she reported.

Anza resident Philip Canaday was granted three minutes to discuss a proposed amendment to Riverside County Land Use Ordinance 348. He asked Washington to confirm that this amendment would require Minor Park to obtain an event permit for any gathering of 100 or more people, and that the park would only be eligible for four permits per year.

Canaday shared concern that since the park was a central gathering point for the community that community events are a major source of revenue to support the park. This ordinance could limit the park’s ability to support itself.

He asked for confirmation that Minor Park’s location within the Scenic Highway Commercial zone would qualify it as an established

event facility by the county. To qualify, the park would need a plot plan application to be presented at a Planning Director’s Hearing for consideration. If this action was required, he asked if Washington’s office could help with the plot plan application and its submission.

Washington said that his office had already discussed Minor Park and asked his Legislative Assistant Robyn Brock to offer her input.

Brock confirmed Canaday’s understanding of the amendment and provided her contact information to him for additional questions and follow up.

Pat Clark spoke, showing concern for fires being allegedly started at illegal pot grows. He praised the fire department and law enforcement for their actions during the Rock and Bailey fires in Terwilliger, both of which threatened his home.

Growers not contributing “People growing are not contributing to the community,” he said.

“These growers need to be arrested and the owners held responsible.”

Morris said, “Code Enforcement will hold property owners accountable not just legally, but for costs of fighting the fires. We are pursuing the property owners seriously. You don’t have to be in the area to be responsible. It should not have to be the taxpayers’ responsibility.”

Fish added that fire investigation is complex and cost recovery can add up to millions of dollars.

When asked if statistics could be presented regarding illegal cannabis grows starting fires in the area, Fish replied, “Not really, but we can narrow it down to cause per area.”

Acuna gave an update regarding community emergency access points through dedication of rights of way in the Anza Valley. Having teamed up with Rencke and Evans

for a tour, he said his research was ongoing.

“Access issues for evacuation routes need to be solved sooner rather than later,” Evans said.

Gary Worobec asked why the penalty for cannabis noncompliance was only $1,000 per day instead of $5,000 or $10,000?

Washington replied that with the cartel activity, they are not concerned about getting caught, but he was very willing to look into Worobec’s inquiry.

Rencke mentioned that the cannabis growers can gate private roads and prevent escape routes for the community. “They landlock the community with gates,” she said.

She explained how one landowner on Tule Peak Road closed a road that has been used for decades by people in the area. She asked Acuna for a plan to answer this.

Washington replied that, “Robin and I can meet with Dennis and hatch a plan.”

Brock and Hoffenberg introduced themselves to the group.

Kopp suggested the AVMAC compile a list of local nonprofits to include them in AVMAC business.

“It’s a good opportunity to get more people involved,” she said.

She added, regarding the Welcome to Anza sign, she has reached out to Gordon Lanik and received positive input.

The meeting was adjourned, with the next meeting slated for Wednesday, Oct. 13.

For more information, visit the AVMAC on Facebook at www. facebook.com/AnzaValleyMAC. To contact Riverside County Supervisor Chuck Washington’s office, please call (951) 955-1030 or visit http://supervisorchuckwashington.com.

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STUDENTS from AVO-1 but remind students that they possess the ability to significantly impact those around them.”

According to the release, during the first week of September, students watched a TedEd Talk featuring Drew Dudley, an internationally acclaimed leadership speaker, and were introduced to a Lollipop Moment. Students learned that individuals can often provide an impact on those around them by a simple gesture, conversation or moment, referred to as a Lollipop Moment.

“These things can become so impactful that they provide the other person with the hope and courage to continue persevering,” the release said.

“Encouraged by their counselor, students in fifth through eighth grade wrote a letter to someone that provided them a Lollipop Moment. These notes were delivered to teachers, staff, family members, community members and more.

For people that lived out of state or the country, students provided their notes via text message or email,” the release said, adding that all the notes described the student’s gratitude for the other person and the leader that they perceived them to be.

According to the press release, students shared that the recipient of their Lollipop Moment became emotional at their gesture.

“Dear Mr. Olsen, he was a big lollipop moment. I didn’t really care that much about music before I was in that class,” A student by the name of Brennan said. “He showed me the beauty of music and how music changed the history of our country. He left our school and I never got to say thanks. But

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knowing how much I love music enough to be in band for two semesters is enough.”

In addition to the Lollipop Moment, middle school students at Cottonwood School provided words of affirmation on a sticky note and delivered them to their peers in second and third grade, the release said.

“The younger students were thrilled to receive notes from their older classmates and shared them

with pride,” the release said.

According to the news release, Niaves is hoping this lesson continues throughout the school year and that students are encouraged to provide that Lollipop Moment for each other. Teachers in lower grades have already contacted her in hopes of her providing the same lesson to their students.

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Rash of school violence threats in Menifee leads to arrest of 3 Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

A series of social media posts threatening violence against two Perris Union High School District high schools and a Romoland School District middle school has resulted in the arrest of two students and one former student, Menifee Police Capt. Dave Gutierrez said.

The first threat referenced potential violence planned for Tuesday, Sept. 7, at Ethan A. Chase Middle School.

According to Gutierrez, Menifee Police received a call at about 7 p.m. from a Romoland School District employee who reported threats of violence against the school posted to social media.

An investigation into the credibility of the threats led officers to identifying four students who were involved, along with their home addresses, Gutierrez said.

After contacting the students and their parents, all who cooperated with the investigation, a single student took sole responsibility for the threat, Gutierrez said, adding

that detectives determined the threat was not viable or credible.

“Although detectives believe the threat was not viable or credible, they are continuing to investigate the social media account used to post the threat,” Gutierrez said.

“Upon completion of the investigation, it will be forwarded to the District Attorney’s office for review.”

In the second incident, which began when PUHSD administrators contacted officers about 9 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 7, regarding threats circulated via social media referencing “potential violence” planned for Wednesday at Heritage High School in Menifee, two students from the school were arrested Wednesday, Sept. 8, Gutierrez said.

During the investigation the two students allegedly involved in making the threatening statements were identified overnight; their identities are being withheld due to their age.

Detectives went to the suspects’ respective residences and questioned them and their parents, Gutierrez said.

“Based on their investigation, detectives determined the students did

not have the current means to follow through on their threats,” he said.

“However, due to the nature of the threats and the method of dissemination, both students were arrested for criminal threats to a school by a person under 18 years old.”

Classes were in session at Heritage High Wednesday since detectives determined there was not “any ongoing threat to the safety of students” at the school.

Investigators did not provide a possible motive for the alleged behavior of the teens, who were booked into Riverside Juvenile Hall, or specific details of the threats.

Paloma Valley High School was the next to receive threats of violence when on Sept. 9, at about 3:30 p.m. Menifee PD received a call from a concerned parent regarding threatening statements, once again, posted to social media.

According to Gutierrez, the person responsible for the post indicated they were on their way to Paloma Valley High School, causing officers and detectives to immediately respond to the school.

“Detectives began to investigate

the source of the threats and to determine if the threats were credible,” Gutierrez said, adding that as in the two previous cases, MPD detectives wrote search warrants for the social media account used to disseminate the threats.

“Upon getting the search warrants approved, detectives were able to identify 20-year-old Julianna Ortega from Menifee,” Gutierrez said.

“Ortega is known to MPD from recent contacts, and it was also discovered she graduated from Paloma Valley High School in 2018.”

Police located Ortega driving near Haun and Newport roads in Menifee and after conducting a vehicle stop, detained Ortega who admitted to posting the threats on social media.

“It was determined that Ortega acted alone and did not have the current means to act on the stated threats.

She was arrested for felony threats related to a school, PC 422.2 (a) and was booked into custody at the Cois Byrd Detention Center,” Gutierrez said.

“MPD wants everyone, includ-

ing students, to know that threats of any type will be taken seriously.

This includes threats to use firearms, other weapons, physical assault or any other illegal activity. Even if it is determined the threat was not credible, there is still a likelihood of criminal charges being sought,” Gutierrez said. “There is no such thing as a joke when it comes to these types of threats.

“Student safety is a top priority for MPD and all three school districts within the City of Menifee,” he said. “Having said that, we cannot do it alone. Student safety is everyone’s responsibility. We encourage anyone who may have information that could jeopardize the safety of a student to immediately report it to school administrators and the police.”

Anyone with information about the recent threats, or who may have knowledge about others, should contact the Menifee Police Department at (951) 723-1500.

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

Riverside County woman to plead guilty to EDD fraud City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

A former California Employment Development Department employee from Perris has agreed to plead guilty to causing nearly 200 fraudulent COVID-related unemployment relief claims to be filed in other people’s names, resulting in more than $1.6 million in ill-gotten gains, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Sept. 9.

Gabriela Llerenas, also known as Maria G. Sandoval, 49, signed

a plea agreement filed Sept. 8, in which she has agreed to plead guilty to a single count of mail fraud.

Court records show that Llerenas previously worked at the EDD as a disability insurance program representative. She resigned in March 2002 after admitting to fraudulently authorizing and paying disability benefits administered by EDD, and was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison in connection with that scheme.

The new scheme to which Llerenas has admitted took advantage

Man suspected of 5 month sexual assault spree behind bars City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

A Hemet man is behind bars on suspicion of committing sexual assaults in San Jacinto.

Luis Perales, 23, was arrested Thursday, Sept. 9, by Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies at his place of employment on suspicion of committing sexual assaults over the course of five months, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

Officials said that in each instance of the alleged crimes, Perales would assault a victim on their morning walk along Esplanade Avenue between Villines Avenue and Arroyo Viejo Drive, then run into a nearby neighborhood south of Esplanade.

He was booked into the Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta and held on $250,000 bail.

Perales’ initial court date was not immediately available on jail records.

of the expanded eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits made possible by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act passed by Congress and signed into law in March 2020, according to the DOJ. The CARES Act provided additional unemployment benefits to qualified individuals and helped provide uneployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic to people who did not otherwise qualify, including business owners, self-employed workers, independent contractors and those with a limited work history.

From April to October last year, Llerenas filed and caused the filing with EDD of fraudulent unemployment insurance benefits that falsely asserted the named claimants were self-employed independent contractors – often identifying them as cake decorators or event attendants – who were negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Llerenas obtained some of the

names, Social Security numbers and other identifying information she used to submit the fraudulent claims through her prior work as a tax preparer, according to the DOJ. In her plea agreement, Llerenas also admitted to falsely stating on some of the applications that the claimants were residents of California entitled to unemployment insurance benefits administered by EDD when in fact they lived elsewhere.

She additionally admitted that, on some applications, she inflated the amounts of income she reported for the claimant to maximize the benefit amount. She also admitted to sometimes filing a dozen or more fraudulent EDD claims in a day.

As a result of the fraudulent unemployment benefits applications that Llerenas filed and caused to be filed, the EDD authorized Bank of America to mail debit cards in the names of the claimants to addresses she provided, including her residence, her husband’s business location, her mother’s apartment

and the addresses of friends and other family members, according to the DOJ. Llerenas admitted that she charged the named claimants a fee for filling the applications, which was often paid out of the fraudulently obtained benefits. In at least one case, she told the named claimant that she was still employed at EDD and could control the distribution of the unemployment insurance benefits, and then demanded an additional payment for “releasing” the benefits, according to the DOJ. In total, 197 debit cards were fraudulently issued because of the scheme, resulting in losses to the EDD and the United States Treasury that Llerenas has admitted were at least $1,633,487.

Llerenas is scheduled to make her initial appearance in Los Angeles federal court on Sept. 22. The criminal offense to which she has agreed to plead guilty carries a sentence of up to 20 years in federal prison.

Warning signs of domestic violence TEMECULA – Domestic violence is a serious issue that’s more prevalent than people may realize. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that nearly 20 people per minute are victims of physical violence by an intimate partner in the United States, and researchers suggest the pandemic contributed to increased instances of domestic violence.

A study from the University of California, Davis released in February 2021 found that 39% of the nearly 400 adults surveyed indicated they had experienced violence in their relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers noted that the increased social isolation during the pandemic created environments in which victims and aggressors, or potential aggressors in a relationship, could not easily separate themselves from each other.

Victims of domestic violence often feel helpless against their aggressors, and those feelings might have been exacerbated during the pandemic, when people were urged to stay home as much as possible.

But domestic violence victims are not alone. Anyone can help by learning to recognize the warning signs that someone is being abused, and WebMD notes that such signs include: • Excuses for injuries • Personality changes, like low self-esteem in someone who had previously been a confident individual • Constantly checking in with their partner • Never having money on hand • Overly worried about pleasing their partner • Skipping out on work, school or social outings for no clear reason • Wearing clothes that don’t align with the season, such as long sleeve shirts in summer to cover bruises.

Concerned individuals also can learn to spot the warning signs of an abuser. According to the National

Coalition Against Domestic Violence, abusers come from all groups, cultures, religions and economic backgrounds. In fact, the NCADV notes that one study found that nine out of 10 abusers had no criminal records and were generally lawabiding outside their homes. That can make it hard to spot abusers, though the NCADV indicates that such men and women may exhibit certain warning signs, including, but not limited to, the following: • Extreme jealousy • Possessiveness • Unpredictability • A bad temper • Cruelty to animals • Verbal abuse • Extremely controlling behavior • Antiquated beliefs about gender roles within relationships • Forced sex or disregard of their partner’s unwillingness to have sex • Sabotage of birth control methods or refusal to honor agreed upon methods • Blaming victims for anything bad that happens • Sabotage or obstruction of the victim’s ability to work or attend school • Controls all the finances • Abuse of other family members, children or pets • Accusations of the victim flirting with others or having an affair • Control of what their victim wears and how the victim acts • Demeaning the victim, either privately or publicly • Embarrassment or humiliation of the victim in front of others • Harassment of the victim at work Instances of domestic violence have been on the rise since the onset of the pandemic. Anyone who is a victim or suspects a loved one or acquaintance is a victim of domestic violence is encouraged to call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-7233 (SAFE) or (800) 787-3224 (TTY) immediately.

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Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco stands up to protect Riverside County residents’ liberties and freedom

Julie Reeder PUBLISHER

This week Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco made a statement that he is refusing to enforce the forced vaccine mandates from President Joe Biden in his RSO Roundup podcast.

“As your sheriff, I have an obligation to guard your liberty and freedom,” Bianco said, adding that the government has no ability and no authority to mandate a citizen’s health choices.

“I will not enforce the vaccine mandate on Sheriff’s Department employees,” Bianco said in the podcast. “The information I have about COVID vaccines is easily found and available for anyone wanting to find it.”

He said he’s not going to mandate vaccinations for a disease from which over 99% of people recover.

Bianco went on to say he is not anti-vaccine, that he talked to his doctor and was advised to not get the vaccine. He said that since he already had COVID he has natural immunity against it.

“In November 2018, the residents of Riverside County elected me as their Sheriff. I stood before God and swore an oath to the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the State of California,” In a statement released Monday, Sept. 13, Bianco said. “It is my responsibility to protect the public from the criminal element, as well as being the last line of defense from tyrannical government overreach. The government has no ability and no authority to mandate your health choices. As your Sheriff, I have an obligation to guard your liberty and freedom.

“It is time our government and our politicians come to the realization that the only reason they exist is because ‘we the people’ formed our government to secure the blessings of individual liberty and freedom.”

Bianco isn’t the only one opposing the government mandates.

Former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb blamed the Biden administration for making COVID-19 vaccines “overtly political” during a Sunday appearance on “Face The Nation.”

“The downside of this mandate in terms of hardening positions and taking something that was subtly political and making it overtly political could outweigh any of the benefits that we hope to achieve,” Gottlieb told CBS’ Margaret Brennan.

President Joe Biden announced on Sept. 9 that he would direct the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to enforce vaccine requirements on workers for companies that employ more than 100

individuals.

One of the concerns is that the government will require people to be “fully vaccinated.” What does that mean? It could mean that if they decide a booster is needed every six months, everyone would have to comply.

The Trafalgar Group, one of the most accurate pollsters in 2016, 2018, and 2020 elections, just released a survey of likely voters revealing that a majority of Americans do not believe Biden has the constitutional authority to force vaccine mandates on the private sector. They want their governors to fight back against the orders.

When it comes to constitutional authority, the survey showed only 29.7% of Americans think Biden is allowed to mandate employee vaccination as he outlined last week, while 58.6% say the president has no authority to do so.

One of the top concerns, aside from the loss of civil liberties and new levels of government overreach, is the fact that natural immunity is not being considered, so many believe the government is not “following the science.”

A group of prestigious scientists, researchers, and other vaccine experts associated with academic medical centers as well as representation from the FDA and prominent non-government organizations such as the World Health Organization jointly wrote an opinion piece published in The Lancet’s Viewpoint. Their concern with political decisions driving any COVID-19 booster program was apparent, emphasizing the importance of verifiable, well-vetted, and

unbiased scientific evidence as a fundamental prerequisite before moving forward with third dosages of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Israel is the most vaccinated country in the world and they are having issues with the Delta variant right now with the vaccinated population.

An Israeli study released by Israeli researchers affiliated with Maccabi Healthcare Services and Tel Aviv University, School of Public Health research suggests that natural immune protection that develops post a COVID-19 infection generates materially more protection against the Delta variant than the two-dose Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Those individuals who become ill with SARS-CoV-2 have superior immunity to those that have been vaccinated, the study results showed.

The team from Israel determined based on the study results that those SARS-CoV-2-naïve vaccines had a 13.06 fold greater risk for breakthrough infection associated with Delta variant as compared to those previously infected, at the time the first event (infection or vaccination) occurred during the study period January and February 2021.

According to this study data, those infected with SARS-CoV-2 that developed natural immunity experienced a long-lasting and stronger defense against infection, symptomatic disease, and hospitalization triggered by the Delta Variant SARS-CoV-2 when compared to the BNT162b2 two-dose vaccine-induced immunity.

Not everyone needs a vaccine if a third of the U.S. population,

estimated at 44% of adults aged 18-50, had already been infected, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data suggests.

With the confluence of massive numbers of already infected persons on the one hand and mounting evidence as to superiority of natural immunity on the other, why haven’t health agency decision-makers factored natural immunity into decision making associated with the prioritization of vaccination? Why can’t the CDC at least establish a protocol that those that have been infected wait until a period of time that is established showing the immunity has waned?

The bottom line for those who are bashing Sheriff Bianco is, Maybe he knows what he is doing.

Are you studying the latest science daily? Do you know how much money pharmaceutical companies have paid to state, federal politicians and government agencies to influence their votes?

Maybe those pesky unvaccinated people that President Biden is frustrated with because they are wearing his patience thin have done their homework. Maybe they accept responsibility for their own health and don’t want it being dictated by someone who clearly has been a disaster in almost everything he touches.

No thank you. I’m with Sheriff Bianco. Our sheriffs are our last line of defense against a tyrannical government. Thank God he’s elected by the people and not beholden to a federal bureaucracy.

To view the RSO Roundup episode on mandated vaccines, visit https://youtu.be/xvEFbSOi5b8.

using an unbiased, outside party, to suspend and/or remove the football players and cheerleaders involved in the racist attacks as well as coaches and administrators who did nothing to stop the abuse, and forfeit the game. Finally, a sincere apology to Valley View High School must be offered along with a legitimate commitment to change the culture of disrespect and dishonor that, apparently, permeates TVUSD. While serving in the United States Air Force, I fully embraced its three core values: 1) Integrity which embodies character, honesty, respect, honor and trust 2)

Service Before Self 3) Excellence In All We Do. These are values that all Americans should embrace if we are to remain strong, respected, and a sacred bastion of morality in the eyes of the world.

And let us not forget that it is the primary duty of parents and all those tasked with molding and educating our children to instill these values. Failure to do so will lead to more incidents like that which occurred at Temecula Valley High School and further embolden those intent on fanning the flames of racism and hate.

The United States Constitution opens with “We the People”

and that means we are all the same and no one is superior to another. Racism and hatred have no place in American society and it is incumbent upon all of us who witness acts of racial intimidation/ harassment to have the courage to confront the purveyors of such behaviors and stand up for what the United States truly represents.

We are a nation of great diversity and that is a strength that must be protected and celebrated.

Sincerely, Robert Eilek Temecula, Calif.

impacts. SB 712 requires local governments to evaluate a federally recognized tribe’s fee-to-trust acquisition application based on its merits. This would include data provided by tribes on the economic benefits the tribes have on surrounding communities. It should be remembered that fee-totrust land transfers involve lands already owned by the tribe that are being transferred to federal ownership to be held in trust, in effect, to become an integral part of the reservation.

Trust acquisitions give tribes the ability to improve housing, educational opportunities as well as to encourage agriculture, hunting and other activities that are essential parts of their culture. The bill was sponsored by the Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians and is supported by a number of California tribes including the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians.

On Sept. 8, I was very proud to present SB 712 on the Assembly floor. The bill passed with over-

whelming bipartisan support and will now be returned to the Senate for final approval.

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.

simply means to express remorse or to be repentant.

In other words, a contrite person recognizes the gravity of their sin; they feel badly about it and repent to God. God is the enemy of sin, and he wants you to acknowledge your guilt before him so you can receive his favor of grace.

1 John 1:9 says, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”

Confessing your sin is contriteness, and forgiveness is God’s favor.

God says in Isaiah 57:15 that he lives “in a high and holy place, but also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite.”

If you ever forget that you’re a sinner saved by the grace of God, you’ve lost your contrite spirit and God’s favor.

You must honor God’s word.

What’s your view on the Bible?

The answer to that question will decide the quality of your life, spiritual growth and God’s favor.

What you should know is that God has a very high view of his word.

In Isaiah 55:11, he makes a powerful proclamation about his word. He said, “So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.”

Since God’s word is NEVER empty, ALWAYS accomplishes his desire, and ALWAYS achieves his purpose, you should probably sit up and pay attention.

As 2 Timothy 3:16-17 says, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

If you want God’s favor, then you need to have a high view of his word.

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.

Retired educator addresses racism at football game Dear Editor: As a retired, 40-year middle school teacher for the Temecula Valley Unified School District, I am deeply ashamed of alleged racist behavior directed at Valley View High School football players and its cheerleaders during freshmen, junior varsity, and varsity games held at Temecula Valley High School. Witnesses report several instances of racial epithets, threats of physical violence, mocking “monkey noises” and other harassment by some of Temecula Valley High School’s football players, its cheerleaders and fans.

It is further alleged that Temecula

administrators did nothing when told of the slurs and other threatening behaviors.

Valley View High School officials have filed a complaint with both the local CIF and the CIF State Office in Sacramento. The complaint, according to Valley View High School Principal Karen Johnson, asks “not for a forfeit win… but for change” in Temecula Valley High School’s actions and environment. A reasonable request, but the more honorable actions would be for TVUSD leadership to strongly condemn such racist behavior, to initiate a comprehensive investigation

Restoring tribal lands Assemblymember Marie Waldron SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Historically, the relationship between federal and state governments and Native Americans has been fraught with violence, mistreatment and neglect. In 1887, the General Allotment Act broke up reservation lands and resulted in the uncompensated loss of 90 million acres nationwide. Taking steps toward restoring tribal lands through fee-to-trust transfers is one way to correct past injus-

tices, restore tribal sovereignty, self-determination and economic independence.

I have joined Senator Ben Hueso (D – San Diego) to co-author Senate Bill 712. The federal feeto-trust application process establishes procedures that must be followed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the tribal applicants along with state and federal governments. During this process, local jurisdictions may comment on the effect the transfer would have on their tax rolls, along with other

How to get God’s favor

Zachary Elliott SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

We spend much of our lives trying to get people to like us. The desire to be loved and accepted is in our God-given design. We want to be appreciated.

It’s why we hated being picked last at school. It’s the reason we search for more “friends” on our favorite social media platforms and have developed a social phenomenon called

F.O.M.O. (The fear of missing out on what other people are doing.)

As a result, we go to enormous efforts to win the favor and acceptance of the people around us. The problem is that we can take that same mentality into our relationships with God. We spend our lives trying to get God to like us so he’ll show us his favor.

Here’s the good news. God likes you, and he wants to show you his favor. Although you can’t earn God’s favor, you can put yourself in a great position to receive it.

Isaiah 66:1-2 says, “These are the ones I look on with favor: those who are humble and contrite in spirit, and who tremble at my word.”

Here’s how to get God’s favor in your life: You must humble yourself.

I know, I know! You’re the humblest person you know, right? The truth is, everyone thinks they are humble. But is it true?

There are two questions you must ask yourself to find the answer.

The first is: Are you humble before God? 2 Chronicles 7:14 gives us the

FAITH steps we need to take to humble ourselves before God. It says, “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”

In other words, stop thinking you can do it without God. The second is: Are you humble before others?

We often think we’re better than the people around us. We believe it gives us value and superiority!

1 Peter 5:5 tells us that instead of being arrogant, you should “clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”

Humility isn’t necessarily thinking less of yourself; it’s thinking of yourself less. God opposes proud people who puff themselves up over others.

As a result, he withholds his favor.

You must have a contrite spirit.

We don’t use the word ‘contrite’ too much in our everyday lives. It

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Registrant: Sheyanne Setara Huff 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: 3406 PUBLISHED: August 27, September 3, 10, 17, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202111193 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TEE FRANK REALTY 41925 5th Street Unit 408, Temecula, CA 92590 County: Riverside Terri Darlene Frank, 41925 5th Street Unit 408, Temecula, CA 92590 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: Terri Darlene Frank 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: 3407 PUBLISHED: August 27, September 3, 10, 17, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202111562 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FIRST RESPONSE FPS 2299 Dove Ct., San Jacinto, CA 92582 County: Riverside a. Michael David Johnson, 2299 Dove Ct., San Jacinto, CA 92582 b. Linda Sue Larkin-Johnson, 2299 Dove Ct., San Jacinto, CA 92582 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: Linda Sue Larkin-Johnson Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/18/2021 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: 3408 PUBLISHED: August 27, September 3, 10, 17, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202111621 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PROLIFIC LOGISTICS 7200 Almeda Rd Apt 817, Houston, TX 77054 County: Harris Cozzy Dozzy Inc, 44897 Muirfield Dr, Temecula, CA 92592 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Charles Osborne, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/18/2021 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: 3409 PUBLISHED: August 27, September 3, 10, 17, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202111239 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ANZA GLASS AND MIRROR 57880 Mitchell Road, Anza, CA 92539 County: Riverside Kenneth Alan Gierloff, 57880 Mitchell Road, Anza, CA 92539 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 12/05/2014 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: Kenneth Alan Gierloff 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: 3413 PUBLISHED: September 3, 10, 17, 23, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202112014 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ROBYN’S NEST AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITY 58050 US Highway 371, Anza, CA 92539 Mailing address: PO Box 390748, Anza, CA 92539 County: Riverside The Destination Place, LLC, 58050 HWY 371, Anza, CA 92539 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: Robyn Garrison, Managing Member Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/25/2021 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: 3418 PUBLISHED: September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202111548 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: REVELLI BEAUTY LLC 45230 Club Dr, Indian Wells, CA 92210 County: Riverside Revelli Beauty LLC, 79770 Desert Willow St, La Quinta, CA 92253 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 01/01/21 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: Vanessa Dacia Revelli, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/18/2021 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: 3423 PUBLISHED: September 10, 17, 23, October 1, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202111797 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: REDLINE SRM 2299 Dove Ct., San Jacinto, CA 92582 Mailing address: 3337 W Florida #127, Hemet, CA 92545 County: Riverside a. Linda Sue Larkin-Johnson, 2299 Dove Ct., San Jacinto, CA 92582 b. Michael David Johnson, 2299 Dove Ct., San Jacinto, CA 92582 This business is conducted by a Married Couple Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 12/21/2016 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: Linda Sue Larkin-Johnson Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/23/2021 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: 3414 PUBLISHED: September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202112112 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PRECISION ENDODONTICS 25109 Jefferson Ave Ste 220, Murrieta, CA 92562 County: Riverside Shawn R. Anderson, DDS, MSD, Inc., 25109 Jefferson Ave Ste 220, Murrieta, CA 92562 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 04/02/2014 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: Shawn R. Anderson, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/18/2021 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: 3419 PUBLISHED: September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202111484 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 7 DWARF BOUTIQUE 40493 Firenze Ct, Indio, CA 92203 County: Riverside Marisela -- Velarde, 40493 Firenze Ct, Indio, CA 92203 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: Marisela -- Velarde Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/17/2021 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: 3424 PUBLISHED: September 10, 17, 23, October 1, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202111469 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PACIFIC COAST VETERAN MAINTENANCE COMPANY 24254 Fair Oaks Ct., Menifee, CA 92584 County: Riverside Christian Leonel Valiente, 24254 Fair Oaks Ct., Menifee, CA 92584 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 12 AUGUST 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: Christian Leonel Valiente Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/17/2021 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: 3415 PUBLISHED: September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202111742 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SMOKEBUCKS 1106 W Sixth St, Ste E, Corona, California 92883 Mailing address: 271 E Workman St, Ste 106, Covina, CA 91723 County: Riverside A and L International Sales Inc, 1106 W Sixth St, Ste E, Corona, California 92883 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 08/2021 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: Karen Tadros, Managing Member Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/20/2021 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: 3420 PUBLISHED: September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202112046 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SUSHI KAWA 71800 CA- 111 Suite #116, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 Mailing address: 4 Via Santanella, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 County: Riverside JK River Inc, 4 Via Santanella, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Sung Wu Jung, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/25/2021 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: 3428 PUBLISHED: September 17, 23, October 1, 8, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202111608 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JOSEPH ROUSSEL 5001 W Florida Ave Space 501, Hemet, CA 92545 County: Riverside Joseph Mendel Roussel, 5001 W Florida Ave Space 501, Hemet, CA 92545 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: Joseph Mendel Roussel Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/18/2021 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: 3416 PUBLISHED: September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202111739 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PREMIERE AUTO LOCATORS 18385 Moss Road, Riverside, CA 92508 County: Riverside Anissa Michele Leinbach, 18385 Moss Road, 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: Anissa Michele Leinbach Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/20/2021 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: 3421 PUBLISHED: September 10, 17, 23, October 1, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202112037 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 110 PERCENT HAULING AND PICK UP 47773 Rainbow Canyon Rd, Unit A, Temecula, CA 92592 County: Riverside Daniel Thomas De Los Reyes, 47773 Rainbow Canyon Rd, Unit A, Temecula, CA 92592 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Daniel Thomas De Los Reyes Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/25/2021 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: 3429 PUBLISHED: September 17, 23, October 1, 8, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202111894 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE BROWNSON GROUP 81170 Calle Orfila, Indio, CA 92203 Mailing address: 49950 Jefferson St Suite 130, Indio, CA 92201 County: Riverside Eric Joseph Brownson, 81170 Calle Orfila, Indio, CA 92203 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 10/01/2011 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: Eric Joseph Brownson Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/24/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3417 PUBLISHED: September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202112006 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CACTUS CAT SUCCULENTS 5933 Greenfield Ave, Riverside, CA 92506 County: Riverside Tianqing – Huang, 5933 Greenfield Ave, Riverside, CA 92506 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: Tianqing – Huang Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/25/2021 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: 3422 PUBLISHED: September 10, 17, 23, October 1, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202109310 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DOGS N SUDS 28120 Jefferson Ave Ste B207, Temecula, CA 92590 Mailing address: 29679 Maximillian Ave, Murrieta, CA 92563 County: Riverside Dog N Suds, SoCal, Inc., 29679 Maximillian Ave, Murrieta, CA 92563 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Steve Aquilino, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 07/07/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3384 PUBLISHED: July 23, 30, August 6, 13, 2021 Republished: September 17, 23, October 1, 8, 2021 Registrant’s name was incorrect in original publication.

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CHANGE OF NAME

CHANGE OF NAME

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVSW 2106771 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: AUVIA PAMELA JACKSON Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: AUVIA PAMELA JACKSON Proposed Name: AUVIA PAMELA LEE 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: 9-23-21 Time: 8:00 am Dept: S101 The address of the court: 30755-D Auld Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563, Southwest Justice Center A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: 8-6-21 Signed: Jeffrey Zimel, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 3410 PUBLISHED: August 27, September 3, 10, 17, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVSW2106826 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: RUDY JAVIER GAMA Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: RUDY JAVIER GAMA Proposed Name: KAIRO JAYCE GAMA THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 9-30-21 Time: : 8:00 am Dept: S101 The address of the court: 30755-D Auld Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563, Southwest Justice Center A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: 8-9-21 Signed: Jeffrey Zimel, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 3411 PUBLISHED: August 27, September 3, 10, 17, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVMV 2104084 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: GIORGIO PAOLO VERSACE Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: GIORGIO PAOLO VERSACE Proposed Name: JORGE PAOLO VERASTEGUI 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: 11/9/21 Time: 8:00 am Dept: MV2 The address of the court: 13800 Heacock St, Moreno Valley, CA 92553 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: SEP 03 2021 Signed: Belinda A. Handy, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 3427 PUBLISHED: September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 2021

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CHANGE OF NAME

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVSW2107516 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: JULIUS LEONEST BAKER Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: JULIUS LEONEST BAKER Proposed Name: JAMES JULIUS BAKER 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: 10/28/21 Time: 8:00 am Dept: S101 The address of the court: 30755-D Auld Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563, Southwest Justice Center A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: SEP 02 2021 Signed: Jeffrey Zimel, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 3426 PUBLISHED: September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVSW2107160 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: HANK ZEMAN Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: HANK ZEMAN Proposed Name: PRINCE MICHAEL EBERMAN IV 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.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE Southwest Justice Center 30755-D Auld Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563 www.riverside.courts.ca.gov Case Number: CVSW2107160 Case Name: Petition of Hank Zeman QUINTON SWANSON 152 S. HARVARD ST Hemet, CA 92543 NOTICE OF HEARING (Civil) Date: 09/30/21 Time: : 8:00 AM Dept: Telephonic Hearing Telephonic Meeting Number: 288-888-954# Pursuant to Appendix l, Emergency Rule 3, the court will be conducting certain hearings telephonically, until further notice.

CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVSW 2105316 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: ABERASHE FULLER Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: ABERASHE FULLER Proposed Name: ABERASH FULLER 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: 10/28/21 Time: 8:00 am Dept: S101 The address of the court: 30755-D Auld Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563, Southwest Justice Center A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: 8/26/21 Signed: Jeffrey Zimel, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 3425 PUBLISHED: September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 2021

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SUBMISSION OF EVIDENCE: Upon receipt of this notice, you must serve all parties named in this case with a copy of the evidence you want reviewed or considered by the Court. Service must be completed ten (10) calendar days before the hearing. Any evidence not provided to the opposing party may not be considered by the judicial officer.

All evidence must be received by the court no later than seven (7) calendar days before the scheduled hearing date.

You may submit your evidence to the court by: Email – at the following address DeptS101@ riverside.courts.ca.gov. Please send one email only.

Mail – By depositing in the U.S. mail addressed to the court location referenced above Drop Box – By depositing, in a sealed envelope, in a drop box located at any court location.

NOTE: Email submissions are limited to evidence only. Any unauthorized emails will not be read and will be deleted without any further action being taken. Ex parte communications shall not be sent to the email address, and any such ex parte communication will not be read or considered by the judicial officer.

When submitting evidence to the court, you must include the case number, date of the hearing and the name of the party submitting the evidence.

Run your legal notices in the Anza Valley Outlook, adjudicated for Riverside County.

DAY OF HEARING: To appear via telephone dial (213) 306-3065 or (844) 621-3956 (toll free), when prompted

n Application Order for Publication of Summons/Citation..........................$400 for 4 Weeks n Notice of Petition to Administer Estate ....................................................$300 for 3 Weeks

Meeting Number: 288-888-954# Access Code: Press the # key (no number after the #) Please MUTE your phone until your case is called, and it is your turn to speak. It is important to note that you must call fifteen (15) minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time to check in or there may be a delay in your case being heard.

For additional information and instructions on telephonic appearances, visit the court’s website at www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/PublicNotices/WebexAppearances-Public-Access.pdf.

For more information on the court’s response to the Coronavirus, go to www.riverside.courts.ca.gov and click on the red COVID-19 banner.

Interpreter services are available upon request.

If you need an interpreter, please complete and submit the online Interpreter Request Form (https:// riverside.courts.ca.gov/Divisions/Interpreterinfo/riin007.pdf) or contact the clerk’s office and verbally request an interpreter. All requests must be made in advance with as much notice as possible and prior to the hearing date in order to secure an interpreter.

Assistive listening systems, computer-assisted real time captioning, or sign language interpreter services are available upon request if at least 5 days notice is provided. Contact the Office of the ADA Coordinator by calling (951) 777-3023 or TDD (951) 777-3769 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm or by emailing ADA@riverside.courts.ca.gov to request an accommodation. A Request for Accommodations

by Persons With Disabilities and Order (form MC-410) must be submitted when requesting an accommodation. (Civil Code section 54.8.)

n Order to Show Cause for Change of Name................................................ $80 for 4 Weeks n Fictitious Business Name Statement ....... (Each additional name after two $5.00 each) $52 for 4 Weeks

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVCO 2104582 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: BENJAMIN MICHAEL BAKER Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: BENJAMIN MICHAEL BAKER Proposed Name: BENJAMIN MICHAEL CASAREZ 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: 10/27/21 Time: 8:00 am Dept: C2 The address of the court: 505 S. Buena Vista Avenue, Rm 201, Corona, CA 92882 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: SEP 09 2021 Signed: Tamara L. Wagner, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 3430 PUBLISHED: September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 2021

n Abandonment of Fictitious Business Name Statement ..............................$40 for 4 Weeks

n Notice of Lien Sale.......................................................................................$60 for 2 Weeks n Notice of Application to Sell Alcoholic Beverages ....................................... $35 for 1 Week

......................................$80 for 3 Weeks

n Request for Proposal .................................................................................$250 for 4 Weeks n Notice to Defendant ..................................................................................$400 for 4 Weeks n Notice of Hearing -Decedent’s Estate or Trust ..........................................$300 for 3 Weeks n Notice of Sale or Unclaimed Personal Property .......................................$150 for 2 Weeks n Trustee’s Sale ....................................................................... $200 for 3 Weeks • 1 col x 8 in

..................................................................... $250 for 3 Weeks • 1 col x 10 in

n Notice to Absent Spouse ...........................................................................$150 for 4 Weeks n Dissolution of Marriage.............................................................................$250 for 4 Weeks n Land Patent ...............................................................................................$280 for 3 Weeks

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