Lake Elsinore City Council members congratulated the Lake Elsinore Storm on being the 2022 California League Champions during the Tuesday, Sept. 27, City Council meeting. Team owner Gary Jacobs brought the trophy to show everyone.
Changing its earlier position, the California Department of Education will release Smarter Balanced test scores next month and not wait to incorporate them into other data as planned, a department official said Tuesday, Sept. 27.
RIVERSIDE – Riverside County received an award of $29.5 million in state funding to create 147 units of permanent supportive housing for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness who are homeless, chronically homeless or at-risk of homelessness, County officials announced Monday, Sept. 26.
Members of the Assistance League of Hemacinto were at the San Jacinto Walmart Supercenter to make sure participants in this year’s Operation School Bell were getting much-needed items to help them feel comfortable as they returned to in-person classes this year.
About 1,200 students from Hemet and San Jacinto unified school districts were met after their school day on a dozen different afternoons to ensure all the registered elementary school children were served. Families were given a two-hour window of time to shop but most didn’t need that much time. Adults knew what their children needed, and the young ones knew exactly what they wanted. From favorite color choices to popular cartoon
The Temecula City Council spent the evening of Sep. 27 considering whether or not to place one resolution on a future agenda. With all four council members present for the meeting, Mayor Matt Rahn opted to begin by addressing the item that caught the attention of protestors both outside and inside City Hall.
Hundreds of people attended the meeting. The council chamber was standing room only. The overflow room was full of people and then there were protestors outside. There were also people praying
The meeting initially com menced with a proclamation given to Ralph Mesa declaring Sep tember as National Preparedness Month in the City of Lake Elsinore.
Before joining the Emergency Ser vices at Lake Elsinore, Mesa was a longstanding emergency services coordinator in Riverside County.
The community is invited to at tend a Dock Day event at Launch Pointe Saturday, Oct. 8, from 9-11 a.m. to hear from experts and observe a new water quality pilot study taking place at the lake. It is a free event for all ages, and park ing is available at the boat launch,
32040 Riverside Drive, in Lake Elsinore.
Main Street will be the site of this year’s State of the City ad dress, Thursday, Oct. 20. A recep tion and Taste of LE will start at 5:30 p.m., and the mayor’s address will be at 6:30 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit http:// www.lake-elsinore.org/SOC2022
The next regular meeting of the Lake Elsinore City Council and Successor Agency is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. For more information, visit http:// www.lake-elsinore.org
Diane A. Rhodes Special to Valley NewsLake Elsinore City Council members congratulated the Lake Elsinore Storm on being the 2022 California League Champions during the Tuesday, Sept. 27, City Council meeting. Team owner Gary Jacobs brought the trophy to show everyone.
“It was a fantastic year; we finished winning nine straight, we swept the playoffs,” he said. “It took us about 11 years to get here. We want to thank the Padres for providing all these players to us and the city and council for their support of the Storm, keeping our stadium in such great shape. We’ve got extreme dreams for the Storm to keep it going.”
Storm clubhouse manager Ter rance Tucker pointed out that the players are not from the area and for a lot of them it’s their first time in California. He said they get the best in Lake Elsinore.
“These guys feed off energy and this year their mindset was about being positive and being thankful for what you’ve got so thank you for all your support,” he said.
The team is shared with the city of Wildomar, and several dignitar ies were at the meeting to show their support and offer congratula
tory well wishes for the team, too.
“We are so proud; this is a big win for Lake Elsinore and our entire region,” Mayor Pro Tem Natasha Johnson said.
Councilmember Robert “Bob” Magee said that the team continues to win the attendance battle each year, outpacing the city of San Jose with over a million people.
“And little old Lake Elsinore kicks their butt every year,” he said. “That’s because of the people on the field and because of the people in the front office.”
Mayor Tim Sheridan, who is an avid baseball fan, joked, “I wanted to play Major League Baseball, but I couldn’t hit, run or throw.”
City Council Consent Calendar items 2-11 were passed unani mously. Johnson thanked her col leagues for their support of No. 11, which approved and authorized the city manager to executive a cooperative agreement between Western Riverside County Re gional Conservation Authority and the city of Lake Elsinore for acquisition of conservation lands within the East Lake Specific Plan Area. She serves as chair of the RCA Board of Directors.
City traffic engineer Brad Bro phy gave a business item presenta tion on changes recommended to current posted speed limits. He
explained that California Vehicle Code and the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices provide guidelines to local agen cies for establishing posted speed limits. An engineering and traffic survey must be conducted and speed limits adopted by resolution within seven years for roadway segments to be enforceable by law.
He said the last time the city adopted a prima facie, meaning adopted or true, speed limit resolu tion was in 2015. After the city’s survey was conducted through radar speed surveys, daily traffic counts and traffic accident history for 100 citywide segments and finalized in 2022, it was recom mended that 10 streets receive a posted 5 mph speed limit decrease, 17 be given a 5 mph increase and that a segment of Camino Del Norte, between Main and Franklin streets, be increased by 10 miles per hour, from 40 mph to 50 mph. Also proposed were the instal lation of three speed limit signs where none currently exist.
Sheridan thanked Brophy for an excellent staff report, saying he previously did not know how speed limits were determined. A motion was made by Johnson to accept the proposal, and City Councilmember Brian Tisdale seconded. It passed unanimously.
MURRIETA – After an ex tensive and competitive recruit ment, Murrieta Fire & Rescue announced the hiring of Adria Reinertson as Murrieta’s new fire marshal. Reinertson most recently served as the deputy fire marshal with Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire and has 25 years of experi ence in community risk reduction. Reinertson was selected as fire marshal after a nearly two-year vacancy.
Reinertson began her career with the Santa Ana Fire Depart ment in 1997 as a Fire Preven tion Reserve and later joined the Fountain Valley Fire Department in 1999 as a hazardous materials specialist. She was promoted to deputy fire marshal for Fountain Valley in 2007, overseeing the Fire Prevention Bureau. Reinert son joined the Riverside County Fire Department in October 2014 as a deputy fire marshal assigned as the fire marshal for Moreno Valley. From January 2019 until September 2022, Reinertson over saw the Riverside County Fire Department’s Strategic Planning Division. Reinertson is active in the Southern California Fire Prevention Officers Association, served on its executive board, was president in 2012 and has been chair of the Fire and Building Code Development Committee since 2011. Throughout her ca
reer, she has been active in code development at the local, state and national levels. Reinertson holds an associate degree in fire admin istration, a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership and is currently pursuing a master’s de gree in organizational leadership.
“Murrieta Fire & Rescue is ex cited to have Fire Marshal Rein ertson join our ranks,” Murrieta Fire & Rescue Chief Bernie Mol loy said. “Adria has demonstrated she has the knowledge, skills, and abilities that uniquely qualify her to help direct fire prevention and community risk reduction for the residents of Murrieta. With this addition to our team, future development in Murrieta will be carried out in a way that ensures we keep this community one of the safest places in the nation.”
“I’m excited for the opportunity to join Murrieta Fire & Rescue and serve the community of Mur rieta,” Reinertson said. “I look forward to engaging with the de velopment community, business owners and the residents.”
As fire marshal, Reinertson will oversee the department’s Com munity Risk Reduction division, including safety inspections, plan review, certificates of occupancy, fire investigations and fire safety education.
Submitted by Murrieta Fire & Rescue.
Get Ready! Get Set! Go to the Temecula Valley Genealogical Society’s Annual Open House.
The focus will be “Family History – Just a Click Away,” and TVGS volunteers will offer visitors op portunities to work with DNA and the 1950 U.S. Census.
Computers and techs will be available to help the public find the information for which they
are searching.
The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ronald H. Roberts Public Library Community Room on Pauba Road in Temecula.
If you love family history and genealogy, this open house is for you. Also on exhibit and display are lineage societies: the Mayflower Society manned by
Wayne Rogers, the Sons of the American Revolution hosted by Steve Wright and the Daughters of the American Revolution pre sented by Cindy Greer and Anna Anderson.
There will be tables featur ing Hispanic Family History Research (Aurora Romo), Af rican American Family History Research (Bernadine Anderson)
and Scottish Family History (Irene Battaglia). DNA and Ge netic Genealogy’s exhibit will be manned by Barbara Perez and Temecula Valley Historical Soci ety’s display will be presented by Claudia Perozzi. Laurice Johnson will offer “How to Begin Family History Research.”
Children are welcome to visit with Lynne Kapryn at the Chil
dren’s Family Tree activity table and much more. Homemade treats will be provided by the members of TVGS.
Don’t miss this dynamic accu mulation of family history buffs who just happen to enjoy sharing their finds and helping you find yours.
MALHY Community Outreach Protective Services Inc. held its 2022 fundraising gala at Warren Ranch in Temecula Wine Coun try on Sept. 25. Warren Ranch is owned by Romi Warren who sits on the board of MALHY and serves as the event coordinator. The organization, whose acronym stands for Mental Health, Addic tion, Love, Human Trafficking, and Youth Literacy provides free resources to individuals aged 10-25 in the Southern California region.
The resources MALHY pro vides are completely free of charge and include counseling services and recovery programs, housing, job placement, food, clothing, financial education, serving legal documents to alleged offenders, sports camps, notary services and medical exams. Soon to be added are mediation services.
outreach program called “Fanny Packs 4 Life.” These fanny packs are filled with toiletries, socks, a poncho, sanitizer, bottled water, face mask and are distributed to ages 10-25. Each pack also contains a QR code which can be scanned to receive MALHY con tact information on a smartphone.
MALHY exceeded its fund raising goal of $4,000 by raising $7,140 so far, with donations still coming in.
“Great experience and a great night! I am happy to be involved with such a meaningful organiza tion that applies practical solutions to complicated problems,” Realtor Danny Barker, of Escondido, said.
The night provided donors and sponsors with the opportunity to gather more information about MALHY and was a great start for funding the group’s programs and upcoming campaigns.
The organization’s main purpose is “leading individuals to accept their free spirit, redefine their free dom and create a positive personal survival journey.”
MALHY has an
The organization has an out reach event planned for October 15 and is offering volunteer hours. For more information, 951-704-0025 or https://malhy.org.
character emblazoned T-shirts, each child was allocated $75 to spend.
Each school site is provided with 50 slots and two schools are assigned to shop on each of the 12 days in late September and early October. About 100-150 children were on hand to shop each of the days. Approved purchases included shoes, socks, undergarments, pants, shorts, dresses and skirts. Items not allowed were those that depicted sports teams and no baseball caps, bandanas, pajamas or backpacks could be included.
Three siblings who attend Hamilton School drove from Anza to pick out some new threads. Their mother said the program really helps out because between growth spurts and seasons, her children constantly need new clothes. She said her family members provide lots of hand-me-downs, which helped her children get through the first several weeks of the new school year but added that it gets expensive to replace clothing they wear out with all the playing they do. Their father said two of their children participated last year and the program is a huge help to those on a limited budget.
Some families were planning ahead for cooler weather by purchasing long-sleeved shirts, winter hats, jackets and sweaters, also on the list. Parents and guardians received eligibility notification through a letter that explained the free program that has clothed more than 35,500 children since Hemacinto became the 64th chapter of the national organization in 1979.
Operation School Bell began as an in-house shopping experience for families at the chapter’s Hemet store but was moved to the San Jacinto Walmart when that partnership was formed in 2011.
It was all hands on deck as Assistant League members took turns staffing tables at the rear of the store for check in. On Sept. 27, it was Gloria Egger Madrid and Rose Marie Rohrbacher who were in charge of the initial checkin process. Families provided the letter received by their school and Egger Madrid found their name on the checklist. Rohrbacher, who has lived in Hemet for 64 years and an Assistance League member for 14 years, made out a name tag for each child that included a designated number and sent them off to shop.
Egger Madrid joined the nonprofit about five years ago to give back to her community. She said the group works closely with school district liaisons who recommend students in need after they
are identified by teachers or other staff members shortly after the new school year begins. While the program is for younger students, Rohrbacher said if there is a sibling who just entered middle school that is also struggling, they can be added to the Operation School Bell list.
After the items were chosen and kept separate for each student, families met with Sherry Cupp, Judy Owens and Sue Watt who calculated the amount they spent per child, confirming it was under, or near, the $75 limit. Once that was determined, shopping carts were wheeled to a checkout stand that was designated for Operation School Bell shoppers.
“I enjoy this program a lot; I enjoy seeing the kids’ faces and can tell they really love the items they got,” Owens said.
Cupp and Owens joined the organization several years ago after both retired from teaching. Cupp was a second-grade teacher and Owens taught fourth graders at San Jacinto Elementary.
“We were career teachers and we saw the benefits of this program firsthand through our own students,” Cupp said.
Watt has been part of the group for the past eight years and enjoys this project the most. When the pandemic kept children out of the classrooms, the program had to be put on a temporary hold. Rather than holding its annual shopping event at the start of the 2021-2022 school year, it was held in spring 2022. Clothing is needed all year long and this allowed the organization to stay on track with its mission and requirements before the end of its fiscal year. All the helpers were happy to get back on track and welcome the students at the start of the current school year.
Meg Stuart was put in charge of this year’s campaign and was the holder of the debit card for final purchases to be made. She said the biggest challenge is getting all the paperwork in order. Once she has collected all the information from each of the districts’ 24
schools, she has to create a master list based on the current budget for the program.
After a Walmart employee scanned and bagged the items, Assistance League member Jennifer Goff stapled it shut and put it into the shopping cart for the families to take home. The organized process produced smiles and grateful comments from children and parents.
“I love it when they want to hug you,” Goff said.
She and Stuart both joined the group about two years ago. Goff said she was a single mother who utilized yard sales to keep her own children clothed and enjoys seeing Operation School Bell participants get brand new clothes they like.
While Operation School Bell is its signature event, members of the local chapter also embrace its other programs, which are designed to assist those in the community who need it most. The Assistance League Scholarship Program encourages applications from men and women who have had their college plans interrupted due to family or health issues. Its Teen Parents Support Program supports teens who are earning their high school diploma while raising their infants and toddlers and who are enrolled in the Riverside Office of Education Cal-SAFE program.
While the nonprofit receives financial donations from individuals and others, the majority of revenue for all its programs and projects comes from sales at the nonprofit’s upscale thrift shop at 180 N. Girard St. in Hemet. It includes its annual Christmas Store that offers holiday decorations and gift items collected throughout the year. The thrift shop is open Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Christmas Store will open its doors Thursday, Oct. 13.
Donations of new and gently used items are also welcome during business hours. For more information, contact 951-652-8307 or ALHemacinto@verizon.net or visit http://www.assistanceleague. org/hemacinto,
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MURRIETA – Murrieta is accepting applications for the 20232024 Community Development Block Grant cycle. The CDBG program is a federally funded program that awards grants to local governments to develop viable communities by providing decent housing, suitable living environments, programs and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low- and moderate-income. Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 27. Murrieta encouraged nonprofits serving Murrieta residents to apply for a portion of its $590,000 2023-2024 annual allotment. Of that amount, up to 15% or $88,500 can go to nonprofits. The city is currently accepting applications for that portion of its annual allocation. The CDBG program provides nonprofits an opportunity to fund eligible projects and programs that improve neighborhoods, support economic development
and address community development needs. Funds must be used between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024.
“Murrieta is an engaged community in part because of programs such as CDBG. This program supports nonprofits that improve the quality of life for Murrieta residents. Our Community Development Block Grant program also supports the City Council goal of delivering responsive and effective community services,” Murrieta
City Manager Kim Summers said. For examples of eligible and ineligible activities, details about the application process, and to apply, visit the city’s website. For more information regarding the
RESOLUTION from page A-1 and talking to the pro-abortion protestors.
Citizens of Temecula took to the podium to voice their opinions. A plethora of them were pro-choice, while others were pro-life. City Attorney, Peter Thorson, explained that the item being considered for placement on a future agenda was a resolution declaring Temecula a sanctuary city for Temecula’s unborn, at the request of Council Member Jessica Alexander. Thorson specified that the procedure for this process was adopted by the city council almost a year ago, by resolution 21-54. Under this resolution, a council member may request an item be placed for consideration on future council agendas. At the previous council meeting, Council Member Alexander made the request.
Alexander exclaimed in her description for this resolution that Governor Newson has forced California, and by exentsion Temecula, to be a sanctuary state for abortion. She insisted that as city council members, it is their duty to uphold the oath they took to the Constitution and protect the rights of their citizens, both seen and unseen.
“I am asking this body today, to create a resolution that affirms Temecula stands for life from conception to natural death. Contrary to the misinformation that has been created, I am not here to make a law. I am here asking for a resolution to be made, to let everyone know where we stand,” Alexander said while being frequently interrupted by opponents in attendance at the meeting. Rahn immediately expressed his disappointment with everyone in the room.
“It’s the prerogative of the City Council to have a discussion in the way that we so choose,” he said.
“The interruptions, and the hooting and hollering, I understand. This is an incredibly passionate issue. But I’m begging you once again to show a little bit of common sense, a little respect, the kind of treatment that you would appreciate as well.”
Rahn affirmed that Temecula has seen past generations of leaders, decision-makers and city councils struggle with difficult local decisions coming from federal statutes and expressed that those past generations didn’t get it right everytime. But those instances are why everyone gathered at the meeting to have conversations and continue the dialogue.
“How we treat each other today resonates not just in this room, but it resonates with our children and that next generation of council members who are watching us behave today, and will one day be sitting at this dais, running this community. I can only hope that what they’re watching today, they would say to themselves, and I urge you to think this yourself, that we can simply do better,” he said.
Rahn also addressed another issue in need of clarity. He wanted to provide a clear understanding on what a sanctuary would mean for Temecula. Rahn claimed they needed a clear understanding of what this resolution means, but they had not been given that opportunity to speak with the city attorney, or the city manager’s office.
However, Rahn acknowledged that the meeting was about deciding whether to move the item forward, regardless of the challenging position that they had been put in, and the lack of clarity on what precisely they are speaking about.
Mayor Rahn expressed to everyone that the treatment of this item, particularly by a couple of entities,
city’s Community Development Block Grant program, contact Assistant to the City Manager Louie Lacasella at 951-461-6008 or llacasella@MurrietaCA.gov Submitted by city of Murrieta.
was mishandled. In an effort to better understand what council member Alexander proposed two weeks ago, he rewatched the last council meeting. Never during the discussion did Alexander proclaim that she wanted to ban abortion in the city of Temecula.
“But the [daily] newspapers certainly said that. The media certainly said that. Our own attorney general certainly insinuated that that’s exactly what we were doing. I find that to be incredibly disappointing. The treatment of this item by press and others stating that this is an abortion ban was inflationary, it was dangerous, and it was just unfortunate reporting. But it only takes one statement like that to spread like wildfire,” Rahn stated.
“I deeply respect the legal process, and I recognize the importance of what an attorney general does for California. I recognize my constitutional oath that I took that talks about the attorney general’s role in the state of California. But in my conversation with our office, when they called last week to give me a heads up that they were submitting that letter, I asked them one simple question. Did you watch the City Council meeting? They said no. That disturbs me deeply,” he said. The attorney general’s office had just read the story in the LA Times.
Rahn voiced his worries regarding how the attorney general’s office did not take the time to review the council meeting that sparked such a response. He proposed that perhaps they had struggled in understanding the same way that he did, that they had reached a similar conclusion, believing that it said Temecula was proposing an abortion ban. But he still does not know, and he will never know because they never provided an opportunity to understand.
“This isn’t the first time this has happened. We got a letter from the attorney general’s office basically saying ‘Shame on you Temecula. You can’t move forward with any of these items, anything related to this, because it is a violation of the Constitution. It is a violation of the law, you are preempting state law. You will be sued, and you will lose.’ In the email that they sent to us, they cited the Los Angeles Times. Is that what we deserve as a city, in the state of California? I can’t express how deeply disappointed I am with how this whole thing has been treated,” he stated.
Temecula, as well as other cities across the state, have received letters preempting their rights regarding land-use authority, zoning, affordable housing and new legislation, stating that any attempts by the city or others to address these issues are ripe for prosecution and enforcement.
“Yet we haven’t done anything with any of those laws or any of those zonings. We’re just assumed guilty before we even make an attempt and we have talked about this at this dais, saying they are taking away our local control and they are saying things about this city that are simply untrue and don’t represent our intent,” Rahn explained.
Council Member Marryann Edwards motioned that the item not be placed on an agenda, per the remarks of Mayor Rahn, which was then seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Zak Schwank. The council lacked certainty in how a resolution was to be brought forward. Without those required policies and procedures, it was deemed a premature conversation.
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Now-Oct. 31 – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday to Sunday; Peltzer Pumpkin Farm, 39925 Calle Contento, in Temecula, opens for its 26th season from Sept. 24 to Oct. 31. Enjoy the pumpkin patch, pig races, petting zoo and mini-train rides, while children enjoy playing on a giant mound of hay. Entrance fees are $2 on weekdays and $3 on weekends. Children under 2 are free. Additional charges apply for some attractions. For more information, visit http://www.peltzerfarms.com No dogs allowed.
Oct. 29 – 4:30-7 p.m. Attend Trunk or Treat with booths sponsored by city of Murrieta employees to take place at Town Square Park. Attend a showing of “Ghostbusters” at 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact 951-304-7275.
Oct. 28 – 5:30-8:30 p.m. The free family friendly Halloween Carnival will take place simultaneously at Town Square Park and Sam Hicks Monument Park in Temecula.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Oct. 7-8 – 10 a.m. Attend the Murrieta Rod Run, 24977 Washington Avenue in Downtown Murrieta, which will host 500 classic cars and more than 20,000 spectators. For more information, follow on Facebook.
Oct. 7 – 4 p.m. Menifee Foodie Friday is atCentral Park, 30268 Civic Plaza Drive, in Menifee with food trucks, fun and vendors.
Oct. 7 – 4-7 p.m. First Friday Artisan Market at EAT Marketplace, 28410 Old Town Front Street, in Temecula for a curated pop-up shopping experience that supports local and growing businesses featuring unique, handmade and high-quality products, local food and flavors with live music and entertainment.
Oct. 8 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Electric Car Show and Clean Air Expo will be held at Mt. San Jacinto College’s Menifee Campus on La Piedra Street, featuring top electric cars, scooters and bikes on display, exhibitors booths, music and kitchen compost pail giveaway. For more information, call Menifee Community Services Department at 951-723-3880.
Oct. 14 – 6 p.m. The MSJC Farm to Table dinner will be held at the Temecula Valley Campus to raise funds to support MSJC students and features Executive Chefs Leah Dibernardo of E.A.T. Marketplace and Hany Ali of Europa Village Wineries. Local farmers and wineries will also provide food. Tickets are $195 per person. RSVP by Monday, Oct. 10. For more information, email MSJCFoundation@msjc.edu.
Oct. 15 – 9 a.m. to noon. Eastern Municipal Water District invites its customers to a free Open House where customers can come learn about EMWD’s planned Purified Water Replenishment program at EMWD’s main office, 2270 Trumble Road, in Perris.
Oct. 15 – 1-6 p.m. Rooted in Nature Craft Brew Festival returns to Wildomar’s Marna O’Brien Park, 20505 Palomar St., with 40 craft brewers, children wildlife displays, silent auction and entertainment
to benefit the Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Education Foundation in its effort to teach elementary school children and high school seniors to be good stewards of nature and the environment. Tickets go up to $95. For more information, visit http:// www.naturebrewfest.org or http:// srpnef.org
Oct. 20 – 8:30 a.m. Menifee State of the City address will be given by Mayor Bill Zimmerman at the Fairfield Inn & Suites hosted by Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the city of Menifee and livestreamed on Menifee’s YouTube channel and Facebook page.
Oct. 22 – 2-8 p.m. The free Wildomar Fall Family Fun Fair will be held at Marna O’Brien Park presented by Southwest Healthcare System.
ONGOING – The city of Menifee offers in-city or out-of-city special event vendor applications online or at Menifee City Hall to apply for signature and other special events. Contact Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, 951-672-6777, or online at businesslicensing@ cityofmenifee.us.
ONGOING – Riverside Transportation Commission is offering Park and Ride Lots to connect with carpools, vanpools and transit systems in Beaumont at 600 E. Sixth Street, in San Jacinto at 501 S. San Jacinto Avenue and in Temecula at Grace Presbyterian Church, 31143 Nicolas Road, open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. but not on weekends.
ONGOING – Sun City Civic Association Monthly Square Dance sessions are held Sundays from 1:30-5 p.m. at 26850 Sun City Boulevard, Sun City.
ONGOING – If you know a homebound older adult, resources in Menifee are available, including grab-and-go, cooked and frozen food for pickup. Courtesy Pantry items and meals delivered with no contact. Three days of emergency food can be delivered immediately or restaurant meal delivery for those who don’t qualify for food assistance programs. Call 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 http://www. rivercobizhelp.org that can be used for employee retention, working capital, personal protective equipment purchases, rent or mortgage payments and paying vendor notices. Eligible businesses, including nonprofits, must be in Riverside County, with a minimum of one but less than 50 employees and operating for at least one year since March 1. For more information, call Riverside County Business and Community Services at 951-955-0493.
ONGOING – 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Temecula Winchester Swap Meet continues, 33280 Newport Road in Winchester, Saturdays and Sundays only. The small local swap meet is only 50 cents for entry, and anyone under age 10 is free admission. No dogs allowed.
ONGOING – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Every Sunday, Murrieta Village Walk Farmers Market is at Village Walk Place in Murrieta. The Sunday morning farmers market at Village Walk Plaza is a place to buy fruits and veggies, gourmet food and crafts. Come to the center
by Myles Mellor and Susan Flanaganin the northwest corner of Kalmia/ Cal Oaks at the Interstate 215 exit in Murrieta.
ONGOING – Temecula’s Farmers Markets are offered in Old Town Temecula Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon, 4100 Main Street in Temecula; at Promenade Temecula, 40640 Winchester Road, outside JCPenney every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at Vail Headquarters, 32115 Temecula Parkway, every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. In compliance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Riverside County Public Health orders, the farmers markets will be restricted to agriculture products only. Follow the Old Town Temecula Farmers Market on Facebook to stay updated. No pets are allowed.
Now to Nov. 2 – 5:30 to 7 p.m. The No-cost Parenting Series is offered every Wednesday through Nov. 2 at Oak Grove Center as therapists will offer presentations teaching parents practical skills for navigating difficult behaviors paired with an open discussion with other parents who are facing similar challenges. Video conferencing and limited in-person spots are available. RSVP is required for both. Contact Sara Mestas to register at 951-677-5599, ext. 2255, or email saram@oakgrovecenter.org
Sept. 30 to Oct. 30 – 7-10 p.m. Hallows Eve Inc. presents the Undead Circus second annual Haunted Maze and Carnival at Launch Pointe, 32040 Riverside Drive, in Lake Elsinore. Tickets are $25 to $45. Parking is free. For more information, visit https://www.haunting. net/events/undead-circus/ Sept. 30 to Oct. 14 – 10-11:30 a.m. Hospice of the Valleys will be hosting a weekly Caregiver Support Series at the Fallbrook Regional Health District-Community at the Health and Wellness Center, 1636 E. Mission Road, in Fallbrook. A to-go lunch will be provided. Registration is required. Call or email Kristi Necochea at 951-639-7779 or Knecochea@hovsc.org by Sept. 5, to RSVP.
Oct. 8 – 6-9 p.m. The 19th annual
Friends of the Valleys Wines for Canines and Kitties will be held at South Coast Winery, 34843 Rancho California Road, in Temecula. Come listen to Crooners and enjoy cocktails, silent auction and pet fashion show. For tickets, contact 951-6740618, ext. 21. Oct. 20 – 9:30 a.m. Temecula Valley Woman’s Club is meeting Thursday, Oct. 20, virtually and in person at 28720 Via Montezuma in Temecula. Interested in meeting other women and finding a niche in the volunteer world? Sign in begins at 9:30 a.m. and the meeting begins at 10 a.m. Call for a reservation and/or Zoom login information. For more information, call 951-3021370 or email infotvwc@gmail.com
Oct. 22 – 8 a.m. The third annual Sgt. John Barcellano Memorial Motorcycle Ride will start at Area74/ Harley’s Custom Cycle Works, 520 Crane St., in Lake Elsinore. For more information, call 951348-4255.
ONGOING – Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Meeting meets the third Monday of each month at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, 41845 6th Street, in Temecula from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, email gaugustin206@gmail.com or join the meeting.
ONGOING Sons of Norway/ Scandinavia meets at noon the first Saturday of every month, September to June, at the Heritage Mobile Park Clubhouse, 31130 S. General Kearny Road., in Temecula. A potluck lunch is followed by a cultural program and short business meeting. Please come and enjoy company with fellow Scandinavians. Call 951-309-1597 or 951-849-1690 for more information.
ONGOING – Noon to 1 p.m. Attend Murrieta Wildomar Chamber of Commerce’s weekly business briefing via Zoom or watch live on Facebook every Wednesday. Registration required at https://bit. ly/MWCBizBriefing. The chamber business briefing is an opportunity to hear from city, county and business leaders about current and relevant business information.
ONGOING – Menifee Commu-
nity 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 http://www. city of menifee.us
ONGOING – 10 to 11:30 a.m. Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center and The Elizabeth Hospice host a virtual support meeting for caregivers every second and fourth week of the month via Zoom. Get helpful tips and learn from others who are also dealing with similar challenges. For more information and to register, contact The Elizabeth Hospice Grief Support Services at 833-349-2054.
ONGOING – Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, a free 12step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, undereating or bulimia, has meetings throughout the U.S. and the world. Contact 781-9326300, or for local meetings, call 925-321-0170 or visit http://www. foodaddicts.org
ONGOING – The Murrieta Garden Club meets each month at the Murrieta Community Center, 41810 Juniper St. Anyone who likes to garden or is interested in plants is welcome. Membership is $10 per year. Find more information about the monthly event or project on Facebook.
ONGOING – Temecula Valley Rose Society meets each month. For more information and new meeting dates and places, visit http://www. temeculavalleyrosesociety.org
ONGOING – Menifee Toastmasters meets every Thursday at noon for one hour at a designated place to have fun, enhance speaking capabilities, gain self-confidence and improve social skills. For new dates, call 760-807-1323 or visit http://www.MenifeeToastmasters. org for more information.
TEMECULA – Those jetting off on long flights have been offered tips on the essentials to take on board. The vacation car rental experts at StressFreeCarRental.com have identified the most important long-haul items that will ensure travelers arrive at their destination feeling fresh and ready for their vacation.
To make the journey hassle-free and as comfortable as possible, a little preparation can go a long way.
Among the items to pack are beauty and hygiene essentials, including a good moisturizer and baby wipes, plus a travel pillow and sleep mask to help travelers relax and catch some z’s.
“Spending hours in the plane can put people off from traveling to long-haul destinations,” a representative for StressFreeCarRental.com said. “However, long flights should not limit you from seeing beautiful places around the world, as there are ways to make sure your journey goes without a hitch. Packing a few essentials into your hand luggage can make your experience much more comfortable and relaxing.”
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Travel pillow and sleep mask
If you’re going to be in the air for hours, then you will need to get some sleep. If you don’t have a travel pillow, you could wake up with a stiff neck and shoulders. A travel mask will help block out the harsh plane lighting when you’re ready for a nap.
You are exposed to a wide variety of irritating noises while flying that may prevent you from sleeping or relaxing. This is why you should get a pair of earplugs when you’re traveling for a long time. Blocking out the noises of air conditioning, engine sounds, crying children and other distractions, earplugs make air travel much more pleasurable.
The air in planes is very dry, so use lip balm and moisturizer to keep your lips and skin well hydrated throughout the flight. Just
make sure you adhere to the airline’s regulations and don’t carry any containers that hold more than 100 milliliters.
If you’re on an overnight flight, then don’t forget to pack your toothbrush and toothpaste, so you can freshen up on the plane or at the airport. Pick up a travel version – they hardly take up any space.
Scarf
The air conditioning on airplanes can be a little chilly. Pack a scarf or sarong in your hand luggage to wrap yourself up in if you get cold.
It’s always worth putting an extra outfit in your hand luggage so you can get changed into a clean set of clothes once you arrive at your destination. It’s especially useful if you’re flying somewhere with a completely different climate.
Hopefully you won’t have to use them, but it’s good to pack some essential medicines in your carry-on bag just in case you feel unwell during the flight. If you have prescription medication that’s over 100ml, then make sure you familiarize yourself with the regulations of the airline - many airlines allow you to take it on board, but you’ll have to provide a doctor’s letter.
Good hygiene is crucial when traveling if you want to avoid germs and viruses. Although there will be hand sanitizing stations at the airport, make sure to take your own small hand sanitizer on board and use it regularly throughout the flight.
A long flight can leave you hair looking messy and wild, especially if you’re sleeping on the plane. A travel brush will fold away and take up the tiniest amount of space.
Headphones
The free headphones handed out during a long flight aren’t the best.
Bring your own noise-canceling headphones so you can block out the surrounding noise and concentrate on your movie or music.
If you’re on a really long flight, then your device will probably run out of charge. A portable power bank is the best tool in those situations, especially if you have your tickets or important documents saved on your device that you will need once you arrive. Don’t forget to pack the cable for recharging your portable battery so you can use it during your trip and return flight as well.
A long flight will dehydrate you, so take your own water bottle and ask the cabin crew to fill it up. Collapsible bottles are especially useful when traveling, because you can fold them up so they don’t take much space in your bag.
Chewing gum is great if you’re susceptible to pressure changes and popping ears. It’s also handy if you want to freshen your breath, plus the mint flavored gum can relieve nausea if you’re prone to travel sickness.
A long flight can leave you feeling grubby. Pack a small pack of baby wipes and you can give yourself a quick wash before you reach your destination. Sanitizing wipes are useful for when you want to disinfect your seat and table before you get comfortable.
Last but not least, don’t forget to pack plenty of snacks that will last you for the duration of your flight. This way you can save money by avoiding buying the expensive snacks from the food trolley on the plane.
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Don’t forget your toothbrush: the essential items you must pack
“Don’t Worry Darling” is a film whose poor reputation precedes it. It’s going to be remembered not for anything that happens in the film, but for being the source of news sto ries about animosity between vari ous players in its production. But I can look beyond all the gossip and behind-the-scenes drama and focus on what’s on screen. Unfortunately, what’s on screen is a movie that had no business making as much money as it did this past weekend.
The film takes place in a desertbased housing development in an unknown location at an unknown time, though everything about it suggests the 1950’s or 60’s. Alice, played by Florence Pugh, is a housewife who devotes herself to doting over her house, her cooking duties and of course her husband Jack, played by Harry Styles. He spends his days at a secretive workplace run by community leader Frank, played by Chris Pine, while she cooks, cleans, shops, goes to dancing lessons and socializes with other wives like Bunny, played by
Olivia Wilde, who is also the film’s director. It’s a life of domestic bliss that seems too good to be true, which of course means it won’t be long before it descends into chaos.
Things started going off the rails a few months before we join the story, when neighbor Margaret, played by Kiki Layne, lost her child in the desert and started spouting conspiracy theories about what the men in the town do all day.
Because what she says might be an inconvenience, Alice and the rest of the community tune her out. But then one day Alice witnesses a plane crash near a restricted facility and violates the community’s strict boundaries in the name of assisting any survivors. She sees something she isn’t supposed to see, and now she’s the one aware of a conspiracy that all the men in town want to bury. Initial suppression tactics include lies and gaslighting, but what will happen if Alice refuses to be silenced?
The film does do some things right, especially in its early stages. Wilde has done a great job of creat ing an aesthetically pleasing town with just a hint of menace in its
over-the-top perfection. The same can be said of the film’s clever camerawork. I’ll also throw out a compliment to the casting of Harry Styles. Not because Styles himself is particularly good, but be cause I know we could have gotten that Shia LaBeouf in the role. Good on Wilde to cut bait there. Styles is a much better fit for the role of the initially ideal husband, though LaBeouf would ad mittedly be a better fit for some creepier later scenes, if only because he’s naturally believable as a worse charac ter. And the film’s initial pac ing and building of suspense is compelling, even if the payoff is a letdown.
Indeed the payoff squan ders whatever goodwill the movie had earned until that point. It’s the sort of ending that immediately brings to mind a hundred other movies that have done this sort of twist before and better. It doesn’t “work” for a number of reasons, not the least of which is that I don’t buy
Vintage board games dating back well over a century will be on display until Thanksgiving week at the Museum of Riverside’s Heritage House, offering visitors insights into what it took to be a winner in the Gilded Age and periods following it, officials said Thursday, Sept. 29.
The “It’s Your Move: The Games We Play” exhibit will be available Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 4 p.m., until Nov. 20, in the Victorian home at 8193 Magnolia Avenue owned and operated by the museum.
Long-forgotten table-top con
tests such as “Geographical Game of the Old World” and “How Silas Popped the Question,” produced in the late 19th century, will be among the featured pieces.
“Win or lose, people have played games for thousands of years,” ac cording to a museum statement.
“The American games market commercialized as the industrial revolution unfolded during the 19th century. Advances in printing technologies – particularly lithog raphy – and growth in leisure time for many contributed to a demand for games.”
The close-out event will be Sat urday, Nov. 19, when the museum hosts “Play the Game: Exhibition Finale,” during which visitors
will be invited to collaboratively invent a game, complete with rules drafted on the spot.
“Both board games and card games tested players’ knowledge, patience, tolerance for risk and problem-solving abilities,” the museum said. “Games might be all about luck, or they might require skill at strategizing. All required social and emotional control to keep from earning the title ‘sore loser.’”
The exhibition was curated by museum Collections Registrar Katie Grimm.
More information is available at http://www.museumofriverside. org/.
that the villains are smart enough to pull it off. It’s worth noting that the movie gets to sputtering well before
its third act, thanks to some clumsy exposition-dump dialogue and nonsensical hallucination imagery that simply exists for the sake of getting some interesting shots for the trailers.
“Don’t Worry Darling” takes viewers on a journey that mirrors public percep tion of the film itself. At first it looks promising, maybe even award-worthy. But gradually things fall apart until it’s an unsal vageable mess. That’s not to say it’s a mess from start to finish, and it’s a better movie than history will probably remember, but it does end up in the place that history will remember.
Grade: C
“Don’t Worry Darling” is rated R for sexuality, violent content and lan guage. Its running time is 122 minutes.
Contact Bob Garver at rrg251@nyu.edu.
TEMECULA – The community is invited to join Mt. San Jacinto College at an inaugural Farm to Table dinner featuring two local executive chefs at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at the Temecula Valley Campus.
The event, raising funds to sup port MSJC students, will feature Executive Chefs Leah Dibernardo of E.A.T. Marketplace and Hany Ali of Europa Village Wineries.
Local farmers and wineries will also provide food. Tickets are $195 per person.
The Temecula Valley Campus is at 41888 Motor Car Parkway
in Temecula.
RSVP by Monday, Oct. 10, on the MSJC Farm to Table event webpage at https://www.msjc. edu/farmtotable . Email MSJC Foundation@msjc.edu for more information.
Mt. San Jacinto College serves nearly 24,000 students annually in a district covering 1,700 square miles from the San Gorgonio Pass to Temecula, with campuses in San Jacinto, Menifee, Banning and Temecula.
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that contains a greater percentage of (P) phosphate in relation to (N) nitrogen and (K) potassium to encourage stronger root systems and resistance to stress. A soil test may indicate that you may need some other mineral to make the added phosphate available or if needed.
Apply at two week intervals until mid-November.
If you apply a fertilizer dissolved in water early in the day, you can apply it right over the bush from top instead of at the base in a well. This application also does a foliar feed. A hybrid tea needs about 2 gallons of solution and should be watered in after a couple of days.
Dry granular products should be scratched into the soil surface around the base of the plant to drip line and watered in. Apply at the recommended concentration on the label. If growing in pots, use half the recommended concentration but apply more frequently.
crispy foliage. If discovered soon enough, dousing severely stressed plants with plenty of water may save it. If you wait until afternoon or evening to inspect it may be too late. After a hot day most plants can appear a little wilted while still receiving sufficient hydration so afternoon checking would give you wrong information.
Routinely inspect the irrigation system to make sure it is delivering water as designed. Correct any problems ASAP: Your plant’s life depends on it. Plants in clay pots require more water, plants in plastic pots are better. Soil in any type of pot material can pull away from the sides of the pot and water will just run through and out the drain holes in the bottom. This problem can be corrected by pressing the soil back against the inside sides of the pot when the soil is wet. Saucers under the pots may help too.
Well, I always enjoy looking back to last year’s care column for the month. October 2020 was the hottest Oct. 1 on record with 102.8 F. According to Accuweather the average normal October temps for Temecula is high 83 F and low 54 F. The average for 2020 was high 86.8 F and low 55.7 F. On Sept. 27, the high was 100 F. Forecast for October 2022 is high in the 90s the first week. Just to show the climate is changing.
All this data is helpful for garden activities this month. Mid-season pruning and fertilizing must be coordinated with weather conditions. When temperatures are in
the 90-100s range take care to not remove too much foliage because it can overexpose canes to the fierce sun resulting in sunburn which can damage or kill otherwise healthy canes or entire plants. Heat damage was widespread this year. Make sure to routinely check the irrigation system.
Some gardeners experienced chilli thrips, I was one of them. My garden was attacked at the end of August. I missed timely spraying and had to prune more heavily than normal. Many gardeners had the same problem. Control is spraying every seven to 10 days with any product containing Spinosad.
Rose societies have returned to more normal meetings and shows.
Orange County Rose Society is sponsoring a show Oct. 22, in
Yorba Linda at the Nixon Library. There are possibly two shows in November. The closest one will be in Palm Desert Nov. 12. I hope my roses will repeat that soon so I will be able to participate. I think everyone should visit a rose show when they are so close, learn what does well in local areas, find a new variety for the garden and get acquainted with other rose enthusiasts.
If you missed starting your fertilizer program last month, it is time to restart now if you’re following my summer growing schedule. Make sure plants are thoroughly watered the day before you fertilize. I recommend organic types and alternating with one that includes fish emulsion. This time of year I suggest using a fertilizer
Fire season is year round in southwest Riverside County; however, it is the first week of fall and with it comes Santa Ana wind conditions. These winds typically bring triple-digit temperatures, low humidity and gusty winds increasing high fire danger and red flag warnings.
What is a Santa Ana wind condition?
According to the CaliforniaNevada Climate Applications Program, a Santa Ana wind condition is a “dry, sometimes hot and dusty wind in southwestern California that blows westward through the canyons toward the coastal areas.”
Santa Ana winds can occur during fall, winter and spring, but they tend to peak during October through December.
I am an amateur in this regard, so let me play meteorologist for
one minute. The Great Basin includes most of Nevada, half of Utah and sections of Idaho, Wyoming, Oregon and California. Sometimes, cold air from the north becomes trapped in the Great Basin caught between the Rockies and the Sierras/Southern California coastal range. As CNAP noted, this cold air mass is characterized by unusually high pressure near the land surface. When that pressure gets high enough to exceed the pressure along the California coast, the Santa Ana winds develop. As those winds move from higher to lower elevations, they become dramatically warmer and dryer. And as they move through narrow mountain passes, they pick up lots of speed.
As firefighters, we dread Santa Anas, and no – not just because they can irritate our allergies or bring on dry skin. The winds do not cause wildfires; people, accidents, vehicles and disasters both
natural and man-made do.
The Santa Ana winds have a particularly devastating history of fanning the flames, creating some of the largest and most destructive fire events in Southern California. In fact, they are sometimes known as the “devil winds.”
But it is not just a Southern California problem. Diablos and Sundowners occur in Central and Northern California. When large wildfires strike, many resources and personnel are called from
Alternating with liquid and dry is most beneficial. The last day for fertilizing is 30 days before the “first frost date” which is around mid-November in the Temecula Valley.
It is necessary that plants receive adequate water to stay hydrated. It takes only a few days of 90 F temperature for a bush to become seriously stressed and damaged without sufficient water. hybrid teas can survive with 3 gallons of water twice a week. Make that the absolute minimum. The composition of soil affects water retention and the time for the soil to dry out. Four inches of good mulch will reduce evaporation of soil moisture. With potted roses, it is even more critical to mulch.
Gardening makes morning people out of gardeners as that is the best time to assess garden conditions. Look for wilted or dry
Spider mites and chili thrips are common problems in hot, dry, dusty conditions. This topic was covered in the September care column: https://www.temeculavalleyrosesociety.org.
A bi-monthly magazine which covers rose topics is the American Rose published by the American Rose Society. For more information, visit http://www.rose.org.
When you have a moment to spare, feel the need to get away or when the day cools down, take your favorite beverage, a picnic basket and visit the local one-ofa-kind Rose Haven Heritage Garden, 30592 Jedediah Smith Road, in Temecula. The cross street is Cabrillo Avenue. Also, visit http:// www.TemeculaValleyRoseSociety.org. Spread the joy of roses.
throughout California and out of state. California has one of the most efficient mutual aid systems in the country. When multiple fires occur, it stretches our resources.
Regardless of where you live, wildfires impact everyone. Resources are dispatched from every city/county in the state. Resources get stretched thin. Air quality is affected, highways are closed, school classes are canceled, utilities are interrupted and it costs taxpayers millions of dollars to
fight these fires.
Here are some tools to help residents prepare: Ready for Wildfire, https://lnkd.in/gH8FJYtH ; evacuation tips, https://lnkd.in/ gB-H5Qpm; wildfire and air quality, https://lnkd.in/g8Tnweke ; power outages, https://www.sce. com/outage-center/preparing-foroutages and a map where power outages may be occurring, https:// poweroutage.us/area/state/california.
Get prepared and be safe.
The medical term “photophobia” as it is written, is a misnomer read as “fear or dread of light.”
Dr. Kathleen Digre, a distin guished neuro-ophthalmologist and former president of the American Headache Society and former presi dent of the North American NeuroOphthalmology Society, provided more clarification on this topic.
Photophobia “is really a discom fort people have,” Digre said. It is defined “as an abnormal sensitivity to light, especially of the eyes,” such exposure “definitely induces or exacerbates pain.”
There are many causes that can lead individuals to have the symp tom of photophobia.
“Just like headache can be caused by different things; photophobia can be caused by different things,” Digre said.
Those who don’t experience it, may be wondering what it’s like. Liken it to a beautiful, sunny sum mer day when you take in a matinee to see a new release. Fast forward just shy of two hours later as you make your way out of the theater and into the parking lot to your car.
We all know how it feels to be met with the blazing sun, our eyes still adjusted to the dark movie theater auditorium and feeling discom fort, perhaps constant blinking and shielding of our eyes until we are re-adjusted to the daylight.
For those who experience photo phobia, navigating that feeling is a much more frequent scenario – no movie theater required.
It is “intimately, likely inextrica bly, linked to pain sensation. The trigeminal nerve and its nuclei are the primary mediators of pain sensa tion to the head.”
“It’s not a single disease. And this is really critical to understand because most people lump it all to gether into one thing; and it’s not,” Digre said.
Like other symptoms, patients should strive to work with medi cal professionals to find the root of symptoms they experience. Health can be likened to an intricate web.
“Migraine is the most common neurologic disorder causing photo phobia,” Digre said.
Research is far and few between on photophobia, but it just means the future findings have much room to provide ample clarity.
Digre, who is heavily involved in this area of research, explained the most recent advances in understand ing photophobia.
A recent advance has been the identification of “the pathways that can lead to pain associated with light sensitivity,” she said. By “finding that there’s a real anatomic pathway, from my point of view, is the most important advance we’ve made in the last 10 years,” she said.
To paint a clear picture, before this finding, “Nobody understood why somebody could get it or what pathways existed,” Digre explained.
The pathway involved in pho tophobia “starts in the retina with the vision seeing cells in the retina (neurons or ganglia in the retina) but there are non-vision seeing neurons too called Intrinsically Photosensi tive Retinal Ganglion Cells (mela nopsin) and this pathway is very old and it belong to invertebrates (frogs, amphibians), so it’s an extremely old pathway but it’s in our retinas,” Digre said.
This old pathway “doesn’t see vision, but it senses light,” she said, and from that point “it goes into the circadian rhythm center of our brains.”
Digre noted that both this pathway and the visual seeing pathway, “con nect with the trigeminal pathway in the brain stem and thalamus to cause pain and discomfort with light.”
This advancement offers the evi dence needed to underscore “nobody makes it up, it’s a real pathway, it exists and it’s been shown to be present,” she said.
This evidence is really important and comforting – it’s real; your pain is real; your discomfort is real.
If you experience photophobia and aren’t sure where to turn, Digre offered sound advice.
“First, get the right diagnosis, (which) is not an easy endeavor for many people,” she said.
The reality is staggering, as stated in a paper she co-wrote “showed that about a third of our patients that came to our eye clinic (who were children and adolescents) left without a diagnosis of the cause of
Dr. Kathleen Digre is distinguished in the field of neurology and neuro-ophthalmology at Moran Eye Center. Valley News/Courtesy photo
their photophobia.”
The doctors we choose to treat us can make all the difference. If you are not already with the right choice for you and your health, I hope you find a provider who is.
As we know, being under-diag nosed or misdiagnosed can leave us feeling unsettled while we try to co-exist with our symptoms and health conditions.
Without having a starting point, it can feel and be very tough to move in the appropriate direction. It also can deter individuals from seeking out a second opinion. We want to find doctors, solutions, and research that help us succeed, not knock us down.
There are at least three specialties that can be of great help to those navigating these issues: a neuroophthalmologist who “is trained to at least know the different causes of photophobia,” which can be found at https://www.nanosweb. org/i4a/memberDirectory/index. cfm?directory_id=3&pageID=3390; a neurologist or provider who understand migraine, visit https:// americanmigrainefoundation.org/ find-a-doctor/, and a cornea special ist who understands dry eyes.
Digre shared the top three diag noses for photophobia.
“Over 90% of people with mi graine have photophobia,” she said. “70% of the people with photopho bia that we have in our study are women.”
She underscored how helpful headache providers or neurolo gists are for treating patients with migraine.
In clinic and research, in response to “What is your most bothersome symptom?” She said patients with migraine respond: photophobia.
Dry eyes
“Reduced visual quality of life with migraine is very closely aligned with dry eye symptoms,” she said.
Digre explained that while indi viduals may have either have low tear film or good tear film, dry eye symptoms can still be present.
Traumatic brain injury
“Most of the people who have (experienced) a blast or traumatic brain injury also get photophobia,” which remains after the initial blast/ injury.
In addition to the above three, ad ditional conditions associated with photophobia include ocular inflam mation or iritis and uveitis; con junctivitis; dry eyes; optic neuritis, papilledema, meningeal irritation or meningitis and subarachnoid hemor rhage, fibromyalgia, inflammatory bowel disease, chronic fatigue, pi tuitary tumor and pterygium.
In a chart review of 111 adults and 36 children that were diagnosed with photophobia,
“The most common ocular condi tion was dry eyes, while their most common neurologic disorder was migraine,” she said.
Asking Digre what she hopes will be the most prominent research finding on photophobia in the next decade was informative and reas suring.
“I am hoping research will help us come up with better understanding and better treatments,” she said.
It means getting answers to big questions such as: “What is the mechanism that turns this photopho bia on?” and “What keeps it going?”
The roadblocks are there currently
“because you can do MR scans and the brains look normal in these indi viduals,” she explained. While MR scans provide no clarity, Digre said even though you can’t “see some thing that’s wrong … something has deregulated and gotten turned on.”
Of course, following that lead, understanding “How do we turn (photophobia) off?” she said.
In turn, it should allow treatment options to unfold to provide relief for individuals.
Without these answers present day, treatments are approached in sectors.
“We treat the migraine part of it, hoping that’s going to make it bet ter. We treat the dry eye component, hoping that’s going to make it bet ter,” she said.
In a paper, Digre wrote, “It is un known whether dry eye treatments will improve dry eye symptoms, improve visual quality of life, or reduce headache severity.”
In response to what she would like those who suffer from photophobia, migraine and/or eye pain to know, Digre said, “There is hope.”
“We are gaining more knowl edge,” she said. “We are training medical students, residents in oph thalmology and neurology.”
The “curriculum that we are de veloping for photophobia is going to be really helpful because it’s just going to give [medical profession als] a structured pathway of how you make the right diagnosis,” she said.
It all starts with the right diagno sis. Once we know what condition, symptom, illness we are dealing
with, the better suited we are to be in the right medical professional’s hands, learn how to manage it and understand what treatment options are available or will become avail able.
Digre said the current focus is “Hope, research and education.”
Watch for Part 2 of this series in a future edition.
Dr. Kathleen Digre is distin guished in the field of neurology and neuro-ophthalmology at Moran Eye Center. She serves as chief of the Di vision of Headache and Neuro-Oph thalmology at University of Utah and previously held the position of president of the American Headache Society and North American Neuroophthalmology Society. She is listed in Best Doctors of America.
Shelby Ramsey is the author of the blog, http://thehonestmigraine.com which also features interviews with patients and medical experts.
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California Coast Credit Union is the longest-serving financial insti tution based in San Diego County. It was established in 1929 by San Diego teachers and serves close to 200,000 members. The credit union
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The longstanding institution chose to expand to Menifee based on the city’s growing, diverse and vibrant
California Coast Credit Union and their associates’ passion to support the community is evident through their steadfast presence in Menifee clubs, events and everything in be tween. Dedicated to the betterment of future generations, the credit union donates basketball scholarships to Paloma Valley High School, their associates have coached a Menifee youth basketball league and helped run a concession stand for a fundrais ing event at Hans Christensen Middle School. The nonprofit organization also regularly promotes the impor tance of health. They participated in Santa Rosa Academy’s 5K run, provided space outside their office to host the Menifee Fresh Food Cooking Event, and their team has participated in community clean-up events.
“California Coast Credit Union has made its presence in Menifee known through an unwavering commitment to the city’s youth, health, environment and financial education,” District 1 Councilmem ber Bob Karwin said. “Thank you, California Credit Union, for invest ing in Menifee’s growing community and for always going above the call of business.”
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The Menifee Business Spotlight is a free business recognition pro gram to create awareness for the variety of local businesses and their contributions to the Menifee com munity.
Chosen applicants, who are nominated by the community, are honored during a special presentation at a city council meeting and receive a free 30-second professional video developed by the Economic Devel opment Department showcased on the city’s business website at http:// www.menifeebusiness.com
The Menifee Business Spotlight is part of the Economic Develop ment Department’s B3 Building Better Businesses program, which aims to showcase local businesses that go above and beyond the call of business, foster pride in Menifee’s thriving business community and promote diversity in Menifee’s local economy.
Nominations are encouraged to recognize businesses in Menifee that contribute to the betterment of the Menifee community. For more infor mation or to apply, visit http://www. cityofmenifee.us/BusinessSpotlight
For more information on the Busi ness Spotlight program, or other resources available to Menifee busi nesses, contact the Economic Devel opment Department at econdev@ cityofmenifee.us
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WASHINGTON – Adminis trator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration and the voice for America’s 33 million small busi nesses in President Joe Biden’s Cabinet, announced a $7.2 million grant award to 38 organizations under the Program for Investment in Micro-Entrepreneurs, a $1.7 million increase, up 30% from last year’s allocated $5,500,000 in funding Thursday, Sept. 22. The PRIME award will support these nonprofit organizations as they help low-income entrepreneurs get financing to establish and expand their small businesses or provide capacity-building training for other organizations that provide capital to underserved small businesses.
In line with the president’s mis sion of creating an economy that works for all, Guzman has led the SBA to prioritize equity through all its offerings and increasing support for entrepreneurs from underserved communities at each stage of the entrepreneurship journey. PRIME helps execute the above strategic goals and others outlined in the agency’s Equity Action Plan, aimed at lowering barriers to accessing capital while deepening engagement
with trusted community organiza tions.
“Our SBA PRIME grants provide critical support for nonprofit organi zations that are delivering needed technical assistance and training to America’s small businesses so they can continue to power our nation’s strong economic recovery and transition to strong, stable growth,” Guzman said.
Congress established PRIME as part of the Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs Act of 1999. Grant funds will be made available Friday, Sept. 30, and the project period for each grant is one year. The SBA placed special emphasis in this year’s competition on projects that will offer training and technical as sistance to strengthen economically disadvantaged businesses, particu larly those that service entrepreneurs in rural areas and foreign languagespeaking small business owners.
The PRIME grants range from $75,000 to $250,000 and typically require at least 50% in matching funds or in-kind contributions.
For more information on the SBA’s PRIME grants and a list of this year’s grantees, visit http:// www.sba.gov/content/prime-grant ees
SBA administrator announces $7.2 million in PRIME grants to help emerging micro-entrepreneurs gain access to capital
THURSDAY, SEPT. 29
JP Raineri Sports EditorLet the games begin...well, the beginning of the league games, that is. This week, homecoming was all the buzz at schools around the area, but it was also the start of league games for many of the local teams, including those in the new Big West Upper and Lower divisions. This is the new football-only conference that split the Southwestern League and the Big VIII schools into two separate leagues.
The upper half includes Centennial, Norco and Roosevelt of the Big VIII League and Chaparral, Murrieta Valley and Vista Murrieta of the Southwestern League. The lower half of the conference is comprised of Corona, King and Santiago from the Big VIII League and Great Oak, Murrieta Mesa and Temecula Valley from the Southwestern League. After the opening week of league games, the only former Southwestern League team to win in the Upper Division was Murrieta Valley, and in the Lower Division all three former SWL teams were victorious.
Linfield Christian was another local team that moved leagues this year, moving from the Ambassador League (for football only) to the Mesquite League.
Joining Linfield Christian are Arrowhead Christian and Western Christian. Along with the three former Ambassador League teams are Capo Valley Christian, Trinity Classical Academy and Riverside Prep.
As for big games this week, all eyes were on the undefeated teams from our area. Two of them, Liberty and West Valley, played each other in Week Six. Santa Rosa Academy, Orange Vista and Perris were the remainder of the loss-less teams. With the playoffs lurking in the distance, everyone wanted a win this week for the advantage.
So, here are scores for Week Six high school football games involving local teams inside our coverage area.
Big West Conference-Upper Division Norco (4-2, 1-0) - 69, Vista Murrieta (4-2, 0-1) - 28
Big West Conference-Lower Division
Murrieta Mesa (3-3, 1-0) - 42, Santiago (0-6, 0-1) - 13
Cottonwood League
Santa Rosa Academy (6-0, 1-0) - 46, Vasquez (0-5, 0-1) - 8
Nonleague Lakeside (3-4, 1-0) - 27, Valley View (0-6, 0-1) - 14
FRIDAY, SEPT. 30
Big West Conference-Upper Division
Centennial (5-1, 1-0) - 70, Chaparral (2-4, 0-1) - 28
Murrieta Valley (5-1, 1-0) - 48, Roosevelt (5-1, 0-1) - 17
Big West Conference-Lower Division Great Oak (3-3, 1-0) - 28, King (3-3, 0-1) - 21
Temecula Valley (4-2, 1-0) - 55, Corona (0-6, 0-1) - 6
Inland Valley League Hemet (5-1, 1-0) - 37, Rancho Christian (2-4, 0-1) - 22
Ivy League Elsinore (5-1, 1-0) - 35, Heritage (0-6, 0-1) - 10
*Orange Vista (6-0, 1-0) - 34, J.W. North (1-5, 0-1) - 14
Rancho Verde (1-5, 1-0) - 49, Temescal Canyon (1-5, 0-1) - 47
Mountain Pass League
* Tahquitz (5-1, 1-0) – 55, Perris (5-1, 0-1) - 14
*San Jacinto (4-2, 1-0) - 44, Citrus Hill (0-6, 0-1) - 0 Liberty (6-0, 1-0) - 35, West Valley (5-1, 0-1) - 0
Sunbelt League
Paloma Valley (4-2, 1-0) - 27, Riverside Poly (2-4, 0-1) - 13
SATURDAY, OCT. 1
Manzanita League
St. Jeanne de Lestonnac (41, 3-0) - 32,
MURRIETA – A Pankration team of youth mixed martial arts competitors from Hernandez Kickboxing in Murrieta recently traveled to Abu Dhabi, where they competed at the 2022 IMMAF World Tournament. Pankration is an ancient martial art which mixes wrestling and boxing. The sport can be traced as far back as
the second millennium BCE in the territory of ancient Greece.
The team of five youths, who travel across the country competing in tournaments, compete mostly in the United States Fight League (ages 12-17), which is one step under CAMO Amateur. The California Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Organization, is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to helping foster the growth of the sport of amateur Mixed Martial Arts and
to oversee the health, safety and welfare of MMA athletes.
The team competed in July of this year at Nationals, which was held at Dan Henderson’s Fitness Center in Temecula. Youth from all over the country came to fight in hopes to win and qualify to represent Team USA at the 2022 IMMAF World Tournament in Abu Dhabi in August. There were 42 countries that went to the World tournament this year, which included six kids from Hernandez Kickboxing that competed at Nationals, and each of them earned a medal. The team consisted of Lariah Gill, age 14, first place; Uriel Cruz, 14, second place; Zadkiel Cruz, 12, third place; Isabella Campos, 13, third place; Ethan Barrett, 15, third place; Elijah Gutierrez, 9, third place; Head Coach Richard Hernandez; and Assistant Coach Julio Cruz.
The young kickboxers, their coaches and Hernandez Kickboxing owner Stephanie Hernandez have been traveling
the local City Council circuits, being recognized by their local communities. Recently they were recognized by the City of Menifee and Mayor Bill Zimmerman, as well as the City of Perris and Mayor Michael Vargas.
“We were fortunate enough to be able to send Lariah, Uriel, Zadkiel and Isabella to Worlds in Abu Dhabi in August,” Hernandez said.
“Lariah Gill fought three matches and is now our reigning 2X IMMAF World Champion. In 2021 Lariah qualified at Nationals in Florida and qualified for the World Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria. In that tournament she won her first world title.”
This was the first World tournament for Isabella Campos, and she did not disappoint. Campos went in and fought three matches and won each of them, bringing home her first IMMAF World title.
Uriel Cruz went to Worlds last year bringing home a bronze medal.
“This was his second year competing at Worlds and
unfortunately did not make it on the podium,” Hernandez said. “However, he did have one of the most exciting fights for us to watch where he won by arm bar submission.”
This was also the first World tournament for Zadkiel Cruz, who had many exciting fights, some even waiting hours in between due to the way the tournament was run.
“He brought home the Bronze third place medal, and we are so proud,” Hernandez said.
The next upcoming fight for these youth fighters is the Halloween MMA Fright Night Saturday, Oct 29, in Pomona. To find out more about Hernandez Kickboxing, follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ HernandezKickboxingFitness or email hernandezkickboxingfitness@ yahoo.com
JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia. com
Mesquite League
Capistrano Valley Christian (4-1, 1-0) - 29, Linfield Christian (1-5, 0-1) - 26
Editors’ notes from last week include the four former SWL teams that won, a huge Vista Murrieta loss, and a look at the still undefeated Liberty Bison.
Kicking things off in Thursday action was the Murrieta Mesa Rams as they recorded their first league win in the newly formed Big West Conference-Lower Division. Their 42-13 win over Santiago also paved the way for new head coach Oscar McBride to pick up his first-ever league victory with the Rams as well. Murrieta Mesa used their up-tempo offense to build an early 15-0 first quarter lead that they never relinquished, which also led to 20 fourth quarter points. Offensive stats were not available at the time of this article but defensively junior Luke Van Den Berg led the Rams with eight tackles, while Michael Hickey (Sr) and Ifeanyi Onye (Jr) had QB sacks, Onye with two. And to top it off there were two fumble recoveries, both which came from junior CJ Moran.
That same night Norco had few problems against Vista Murrieta, cruising to a 69-28 victory in
their Big West Conference opener Thursday. Cougar QB Tyler Dudden completed 21 of 33 passes for 328 yards and five touchdowns, and Grant Gray ended the night with 10 receptions for 146 yards and three touchdowns. Kalani Kaleiwhaea brought down four of Dudden’s touchdowns. Norco finished the night with 554 yards of offense. Vista Murrieta’s Akili Smith Jr. completed 17 of 25 passes for 281 yards and three touchdowns. Brody Guinn led the receiver core with six receptions for 142 yards and a touchdown, and Grant Wayne finished with five catches for 105 yards and two touchdowns.
The Murrieta Valley Nighthawks moved the ball extremely well on offense in their Friday night away game. But, despite a lopsided score, so did Roosevelt. Murrieta Valley’s Bear Bachmeier threw for 269 yards, running back Asa Chatman racked up 269 yards from scrimmage and the Nighthawks had nearly 600 yards of total offense.
To counter that, Roosevelt (5-1) had close to 500 yards of total offense. The difference was four scoreless trips inside the red zone, and two botched field goal attempts.
Bear would toss for four touchdowns, connecting with brother Tiger on multiple catches and scores, plus he ran one in on
his own. Chatman ran for 174 yards on 16 carries and also had three catches for 95 yards.
Temecula Valley had a field day with Corona, punishing the winless Panthers 55-6. Jaden Eddy, Jake Sinz, Bryce Dewald and Ryan Sanchez were all selected as the Temecula Valley players of the game. Dewald threw for 140 yards with three TDs that went to Gavin Wellonen (Sr), Logan Prestifilippo and Blake Carter (Sr). Sanchez had a two-touchdown game, rushing for 34 yards, Eddy had 104 yards rushing and two touchdowns as well, and Valencia (Sr) had success on both sides of the ball with a score and eight tackles on defense. Sinz, Landon Alexander and Cole Holt each contributed with a QB sack on defense, while Sinz had 10 total tackles to lead the defense.
Great Oak took down King with their final score coming in the fourth quarter on a 55-yard run, as well as a late interception to seal the game, 28-21. Great Oak QB Cole Vasquez (Jr) would complete 11 of 25 passes for 158 yards and a TD, which went to senior Troy Bean (2 catches, 46 yards). RB Isaiah Lopez (Sr) controlled the ground attack with 129 yards and two TDs as junior Jefferson Roberts scored the other touchdown with his 48 yards of rushing.
Our final notes of the week come from the still undefeated Liberty Bison, who could not be stopped on both sides of the ball as they defeated West Valley 35-0 in their Mountain Pass League opener. The Mustangs also came into the game with zero losses in the season and kept Liberty at bay in the first half. After only leading 6-0 at halftime, thanks to an Eddie Smith pick-six, the Bison offense would score touchdowns on all four second half possessions. The win gave Liberty their first league win in the school’s first-ever varsity season. Bison running back Anthony Ruelas gained 135 yards on 13 carries, scoring twice on the night. Andre Skelton and Dylan Ornelas would provide the other two rushing TDs. Liberty held the Mustangs to 92 yards in offense, recording their third shutout in six games. West Valley was led offensively by running back Roy Martinez who rushed for 70 yards on 14 carries.
Other Week Six wins came from Lakeside, Elsinore, Paloma Valley, St. Jeanne de Lestonnac, Temecula Prep, and Cornerstone Christian as well schools from just outside this year’s sports coverage area as Hemet, Tahquitz, Rancho Verde and San Jacinto all had victories.
*For the 2022-2023 prep sports season, the Valley News
Sports Department will have photographers and game reports for schools and sports inside a limited coverage area due to print space and manpower. Those schools include Great Oak, Temecula Valley, Chaparral, Murrieta Valley, Murrieta Mesa, Vista Murrieta, Linfield Christian, Rancho Christian, Elsinore, Paloma Valley, Liberty, St. Jeanne de Lestonnac, Heritage, Temecula Prep, Hamilton (Anza), Cornerstone Christian, Temescal Canyon, Lakeside and the River Springs Charter Schools (no football programs). Scores and schedules may be posted for other area schools, but full coverage cannot be guaranteed.
All stats, schedules, photos, and scores are supplied by local high school athletic directors, MaxPreps, CIF-SS offices, contributing writers/photographers and countless fans of the games via social media. Is your team’s score missing? Let us know if your school is inside our coverage area and would like to be mentioned.
To submit any additions or corrections to the schedule or stats, please email sports@ reedermedia.com
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It has been a couple of weeks since we opened the Valley News Prep Volleyball notebook so there is a lot to catch you up on.
Durango Tournament Vista Murrieta made their yearly trek to Vegas for the Durango Tournament last month (Sept. 16-17). The Lady Broncos won their Friday afternoon pool but failed to win a match in Saturday bracket play. They finished in a tie for fifteenth.
Hamilton Tournament Rancho Christian and Linfield Christian met in the tournament final with the Lady Eagles taking their second title of the season.
Freeway Games Murrieta Valley fell to Santiago in a rematch of an earlier nonleague encounter in the Gold Division bracket play. Meanwhile, Paloma Valley won a consolation bracket title with a victory over Alta Loma (Sept. 17).
Nike Tournament of Champions
This past weekend (Sept 30Oct. 1) Vista Murrieta’s volleyball team also made their annual trip to Arizona for the Nike Tournament of Champions. The Lady Broncos went 2-1 in Friday’s pool play session with wins over Eagle (Idaho) and South Anchorage (Alaska) along with a loss to Horizon (Arizona). The following day they went 1-2 with a win over Los Alamitos along with losses against Bishop Gorman (Nevada) and Queen Creek (Arizona).
Claire Little reaches career milestone Vista Murrieta’s Claire Little, a BYU commit, recently reached the 1,000-kill career milestone according to an online post. She did that in three seasons, due to there being no season in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which makes the accomplishment even more impressive.
In the year and a half since Dana Ortiz took over Linfield Christian’s girls volleyball program, the Lady Lions have appeared in eight fiveset matches. More remarkable is the fact that they have won all of them. Their most recent triumph was a reverse sweep on the road at Woodcrest Christian in midSeptember. Down 2-0 after falling 10-25 and 17-25, the Lions roared back to win 25-21, 26-24 and 156. Anna Roth had 10 kills to lead Linfield Christian while Charys Hong and Jalee Nash each added 9.
Last week the Paloma Valley girls’ volleyball team won a pair
of Ivy League matches in five sets against Elsinore and Hemet to move to 4-0 on the year in matches going the distance. “Our group has learned to trust each other,” Wildcats coach Stephen Kaas remarked in a message.”In each of those matches someone different has come up big for us with a huge hitting, serving, digging or blocking run to spark us.”
CIF-SS Coaches Polls
As of the most recent CIF-SS volleyball coaches’ polls (Sept. 26) three area teams are ranked in their respective divisions.
In Division 1 and 2, Vista Murrieta is ranked 10th. Division 1 will be an eight-team field that plays pool play so based on this ranking the Broncos will likely be placed into Division 2.
In Division 6, Rancho Christian is ranked 2nd. The Eagles are rolling along in league play, going undefeated without dropping a set. Receiving votes in the same division is Temescal Canyon.
Players of the Week Week of 9/17:
Charys Hong, Junior, OH, Linfield Christian Hong recorded 9 kills and 10 digs with 3 aces over Woodcrest Christian. Ortiz said about Hong, “Charys stepped into the outside hitter spot against Woodcrest because of her consistency as a passer. She came up big for us with a consistent defensive, passing and service line presence. Charys has a great volleyball IQ and a calm demeanor that makes her easy to play with.”
Week of 9/24:
Claire Little, Senior, OH, Vista Murrieta
With just a day’s rest after finishing the Durango Tournament, the Broncos returned to Southwestern League play and received a major scare from Temecula Valley before prevailing in 5 sets (21-25, 25-16, 22-25, 25-22, 15-12). In the win, Little recorded 38 kills.
Week of 10/1:
Alexa Rosales, SR, OH, Paloma Valley
Trailing first place Riverside Poly by a match in the Ivy League standings and needing two wins to keep hope of a fourth straight league title alive for another week, the senior came through with backto-back double doubles. First, on Tuesday in a five-set thriller against Elsinore, she posted 19 kills and 15 digs in a 25-20, 21-25, 16-25, 25-23, 15-9 victory over the Tigers. Then on Thursday, in another five-set thriller, this time against Hemet, she recorded 19 kills with 19 digs as the Wildcats prevailed 25-21, 25-22, 20-25, 25-
27 and 15-11.
Matches to watch Ivy League Paloma Valley at Riverside Poly
Last year it was the Citrus Belt League which had the area’s lead in 5-set matches played with a total of 10. In 2022, the Ivy League has played 4 matches that went 5 sets with Paloma Valley appearing in 3 of them. The Wildcats in fact survived a pair of 5-set thrillers last week against Hemet and Elsinore to give themselves an opportunity to win another league title on Tuesday. Meanwhile the
Bears look to polish off back-toback league titles just four years after not winning a single match. They too come into this match off a 5-set win, defeating Elsinore on their “Dig Pink” night.”
Southwestern League Temecula Valley at Vista Murrieta
In their last meeting, which was right after Vista Murrieta returned from Las Vegas and the Durango Tournament, the Lady Bears pushed the Lady Broncos to a fifth set before falling. With a two-game lead starting the week,
there might not be as much to play for this time around but there is one thing Vista Murrieta can carry out that they haven’t in this run of league titles…an undefeated campaign. A win here would be big in that goal as the Lady Broncos only dropped one set against their remaining two opponents.
Derryl Trujillo has been an area sportswriter since 2018 and is the 2019 IEBCA Supporter of the Year award winner. He can be reached via email at socaltrekkie@gmail. com
A huge win for girls that love to play football came last week as California is one step closer to including girls flag football as a high school sport. The CIF Southern Section passed a proposal Thursday, Sept. 29, to make girls flag football a CIF-sanctioned sport, which could come as soon as the fall of 2023.
The section’s league representatives passed the motion with a vote of 61 to 26, with two abstaining. In flag football, no one gets tackled. A play ends when an opposing player pulls off the flag of a ball-carrier. It also is far cheaper than tackle football since no helmets or pads are needed.
The next step is for the proposal to be considered by state officials, who have to give the final approval for it to become an official sport throughout California. All 10 sections in the state will be present for a first read of the proposal at the CIF Federated Council meeting Friday, Oct. 7. The final vote by the CIF Council is expected to be held in February.
While girls are allowed to play tackle football on high school teams in California, few do. Flag football allows them to experience the sport in a way “that has all the knowledge, skills and ability and the strategy of traditional football without some of the more violent parts of it,” Paula Hart Rodas, president-elect of the CIF Southern Section’s council who previously coached Lawndale High School’s flag team, said.
The number of girls playing flag football is increasing rapidly and it
is already a sanctioned high school girls sport in some states, including Alabama and Nevada. For those keeping up with the sport, it was also added as a collegiate sport by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics in 2020, with colleges in Florida, Georgia, Kansas and elsewhere fielding teams. While women’s flag football recently became a sanctioned NAIA sport, the NCAA has not recognized it yet.
The NFL sees flag football as a way to encourage its female fans.
The Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers started a pilot high school league during the last school year, giving many girls a first shot at playing.
Chase Hartman, the Chargers’ former community relations manager, said more than 70 schools filled out interest forms for the new pilot league. The NFL teams selected eight schools to start and
provided uniforms and gear.
“The response was quite frankly more than we were prepared for,” he said.
All of the details have not been ironed out. But the plan, as of now, is for flag football to be played in the fall season, and for it to be in a 7-on-7 format. There will be hurdles to cross, like sharing field time and athletes with other sports and finding officials for the games. However, the coordination of starting a team isn’t daunting. It might require as few as 20 players to field a team. The equipment would include jerseys, flags, footballs and maybe padded headwear for protection. That financial investment would be low compared to other sports that require expensive equipment. Article contributions were made by the Associated Press, and the CIF Southern Section.
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TEMECULA – The Los Angeles Lakers basketball team visited the Pechanga Indian Reservation for an on-the-road practice Saturday, Oct. 1, and helped with a youth clinic. This was all done prior to officially kicking off the 2022-2023 season against the Sacramento Kings this past Monday in their preseason opener at the Crypto. com Arena. This was their first preseason practice stop with LeBron James since 2018 at the Pechanga Recreation Center, where the tribe has a regulation-size recreation center court.
Before the Lakers practice officially began, which was closed to the public, the coaching staff put about 50 kids ages 5 through 18 through a few basketball drills as part of the Lakers Youth Foundation clinic. The event was free and open to Tribal children. When it came to their practice, fans at the Pechanga Reservation court got to watch the new(ish)-look Lakers for the final time before the season began.
The Lakers bring back James, Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis to go along with new players
like Lonnie Walker IV, Patrick Beverley and more. Davis told reporters he was happy to get to perform in front of the fans at the reservation, take photos and give them a taste of Lakers basketball.
“This is my first time out here, and it’s a pretty far drive for them, so they probably don’t get a chance to come out to Crypto a lot to watch the games,” Davis said. “So, to come out here and practice in front of them, I know it meant a lot to them and it meant a lot to us.”
For James, Davis and Russell Westbrook, the beginning of the new season comes with the same core of stars, but with a new head coach calling shots. Former Milwaukee Bucks lead assistant Darvin Ham was hired by the Lakers this past spring to try and get a trophy back in their hands after last season’s disappointing 33-49 finish under title-winning coach Frank Vogel.
Ham will be tasked with finding a way to make the pieces surrounding James and Davis work, including what exactly to do with Westbrook, whom they acquired in a blockbuster trade with the Washington Wizards only 14 months ago.
According to the latest NBA season predictions, the Los Angeles
Lakers will finish ninth in the West and are expected to win 37 games. Last season, they won just 33 games. Reports throughout the summer indicated the Lakers, only two seasons removed from winning an NBA title in the Walt Disney World bubble in 2020, explored multiple avenues to move Westbrook, whose fit alongside L.A.’s proven stars has been anything but seamless.
But regardless of what was and was not discussed over the summer, the Lakers’ “Big Three” remains intact for the time being and Ham appears to be betting on a change in philosophy and a shakeup to the team’s starting five to get the most out of this roster. Early signs point to the Lakers Starting 5 to include Kendrick Nunn and center Damian Jones alongside James, Davis and Westbrook, according to ESPN.
As for LeBron, Monday’s preseason game also served as the official beginning of his 20th NBA season. Perhaps the biggest storyline for James this season will be his pursuit of Kareem Abdul Jabbar’s record as the most prolific scorer in NBA history.
JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia.com
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Changing its earlier position, the California Department of Education will release Smarter Balanced test scores next month and not wait to incorporate them into other data as planned, a department official said Tuesday, Sept. 27.
“There is no reason to withhold the data,” Malika Vella, deputy superintendent of the initiatives branch of the department, said on KPCC Public Radio’s show “AirTalk” in Los Angeles.
The department had told EdSource earlier this month, in response to a public records request, that the data was not complete and would be held until later in the year, when it would be released as part of a dashboard that would include other holistic student indicators, such as absentee rates.
The data is expected to show pandemic-related declines in student achievement.
Vella’s public announcement means the data will be released prior to voters going to the polls on Nov. 8. They will be
choosing between incumbent Tony Thurmond and challenger Lance Christensen in the nonpartisan race for state superintendent of public instruction, as well as hundreds of local school board races across the state.
In a letter to school superintendents dated Friday, Sept. 30, department officials wrote that they still hoped to release the test scores with other information.
“To the extent possible, our intent remains to also release finalized California School Dashboard data to allow for a more holistic review as soon as possible,” the letter states.
Vella’s announcement came after EdSource pushed back by reporting on the department’s delay in a letter from its attorney, who challenged its reasoning.
“… The CDE cannot identify any ‘public’ interest in nondisclosure that could justify its denial position, let alone an interest that ‘clearly outweighs’ the substantial public interest in access to this information,” the attorney, Duffy Carolan, wrote.
Since California first released Smarter Balanced scores in 2015, the Education Department
has consistently released them separately and sooner than the other dashboard data. Dates ranged from the last week in August through the first week in October. The exception was the 2020-2021 school year, when results were released in January 2022 with dashboard indicators.
Because of the pandemic, districts had a choice of giving local assessments or the Smarter Balanced tests; districts with enrollments totaling fewer than a quarter of the state’s students chose that option and the resulting data was “limited in both scope and use,” the department said in a news release at the time. No test was given in 2019-2020 because of the pandemic.
EdSource has annually analyzed the data, so the public can look up a school’s scores and how it compares to other schools. The last full year of results is for the 2018-2019 school year.
Also appearing on “AirTalk” on Tuesday morning was Pedro Noguera, dean of the USC Rossier School of Education, who spoke of the crucial need for the data to be released to parents and caregivers as soon as possible, especially
LA MIRADA – Biola University welcomed students to the university community as they started their journey as an Eagle in the fall.
The following local residents were welcomed to the Biola community, including Lake Elsinore residents Betsy Vazquez, majoring in business administration, and Lena Harper, majoring in applied psychology, with nursing major Megan Kaewpalug of Menifee.
Murrieta residents Nathan Balos,
majoring in cinema and media arts; Bethany Bellfi, majoring in nursing; Brianna Bellfi, majoring in biological science; Madelyn Huter, majoring in chemistry; Catherine Hwang, majoring in liberal studies elementary education, and Camila Nevarez, majoring in business management, began at Biola University in the fall.
Temecula residents Lydia Beshay, majoring in art; Khesed Fullington, majoring in theater; Isaiah Ko, majoring in human biology; Susanna Ko, undecided
major; Luis Lopez Vierma, majoring in cinema and media arts, and Morgan Rodenberg, majoring in biological science, with Nadia Petrosuis of Winchester majoring in journalism and integrated media are incoming students at Biola University.
Biola University’s incoming class represents an accomplished, diverse group of individuals who hail from 41 states and U.S. territories and 45 countries around the world. A total of 1,583 undergraduate and graduate
considering the pandemic’s effect on students.
“The timing on this is critical,” Noguera told the show’s host, Larry Mantle. “Districts have money they probably won’t have a year from now” that can be used to help students overcome what they may have missed because of the pandemic, he said.
He added that delaying the public release of the test results does not cast California in a
favorable light, especially when other states are releasing data.
“For California to be an outlier doesn’t bode well for the state’s leaders,” he said.
EdSource investigative reporter Thomas Peele was also a panelist on the show. He described EdSource’s efforts to obtain the data from CDE, which is considered critically important for the public to know.
students started their collegiate journey at Biola University on the first day of classes Monday, Aug. 29.
Biola University is a nationally ranked Christian university in the heart of Southern California. It was recently recognized as one of America’s best colleges, earning a spot in the top tier of the “best national universities” category of U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges 2023 rankings. Founded in 1908, Biola University is committed to the
mission of biblically centered education, scholarship and service – equipping men and women in mind and character to impact the world for the Lord Jesus Christ. With more than 6,000 students at its Southern California campus and around the world, Biola University’s nine schools offer more than 150 academic programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels. For more information, visit http:// biola.edu or call 562-777-4061.
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SAN JACINTO – Mt. San Jacinto College will launch a pilot project this October that blends entrepreneurship, diversity and the college’s innovative Animatronic Makerspace into a workshop series.
The Invention and Inclusive Innovation project will inspire MSJC students by helping them unlock new talent that transfers into real-world skills for their future careers.
The free eight-week workshop series will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays, Oct. 7 through Nov. 25, in the new and exciting Animatronic Makerspace at the San Jacinto Campus, 1499 N. State St., in San Jacinto.
Students will work with their peers in small teams and receive personalized coaching from diverse faculty. Throughout the series, participants will be tasked with researching real-world
problems, creating products that address the problems and, finally, deciding how to sell the products.
Students who take part in the workshop series will be introduced to a variety of software and machinery such as 3D printing, robotics, laser cutting, milling, tailoring and more.
Alexander Sterling, an English instructor at MSJC, is leading the project along with three additional MSJC instructors from
SAN JACINTO – It’s not too late for students to sign up for the fall 2022 semester at Mt. San Jacinto College, which offers eight-week classes in person and online beginning Mondays, Oct. 10, and Oct. 17.
The short-term, late-start classes are designed to fit students’ busy lives and only take half a semester to complete.
The eight-week classes being offered in mid-October include
varying subjects such as English, math, accounting, biology, business, child development and education, communication studies, computer information systems, engineering technologies, history, legal studies, management, music, nutrition, political science, psychology, sociology and water technology.
Check out the entire list of the late-start classes at MSJC online at https://www.msjc.edu/
scheduleofclasses/documents/ FA22-full-schedule.pdf . New students can enroll online at https://www.msjc.edu/enroll.
Mt. San Jacinto College serves nearly 24,000 students annually in a district covering 1,700 square miles from the San Gorgonio Pass to Temecula, with campuses in San Jacinto, Menifee, Banning and Temecula.
Submitted by Mt. San Jacinto College.
several disciplines.
Sterling hopes the program will prepare students with transferable skills to support them in the future.
“No matter what you aim to do, we want to equip you with the skills needed to succeed,” Sterling said.
Students from all majors and disciplines are invited to participate in the i3 pilot project. No previous experience is necessary. Those who are interested in participating
are encouraged to fill out the following form online: https:// docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI pQLSeEnk9X042RYR6fVdm2m TyTgApCvDLHykpEr2I4bwzOT gMB-g/viewform.
For additional information about the i3 Initiative, contact careereducation@msjc.edu or 951-639-5352.
Submitted by Mt. San Jacinto College.
SAN JACINTO – Mt. San Jacinto College will host several in-person and virtual events to celebrate Pride in the month of October, beginning with its fourth annual Drag Show at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, in the San Jacinto Campus Theater.
The public is welcome to attend the events, including “What is LGBTQ+/Queer/Trans Studies?” panel discussion at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, on Zoom; “Coming Out” forum at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday,
Oct. 12, on Zoom; “Queer Theory” reading group at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 14, on Zoom; film screening of “Moonlight” at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, in Menifee Valley Campus Room 407 and film screening of “Screaming Queens” at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, in San Jacinto Campus Room 1255. For more information, visit http://www. msjc.edu/pride. Submitted by Mt. San Jacinto College.
SAN DIEGO – Kurt, the world’s first successfully cloned Przewalski’s horse, is thriving at his home at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park and learning the language of being a wild horse from Holly, a young female of his own species. Kurt and Holly’s pairing is a step in a long process to bring back lost genetic diversity to this endangered species. Kurt is a clone of a male Przewalski’s stallion whose DNA was cryopreserved 42 years ago in San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s Wildlife Biodiversity Bank.
Kurt moved from his birthplace at ViaGen’s cloning facility in Texas to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in March 2021. Kurt’s birth in August 2020 was only the first step in bringing his important genetics back to the Przewalski’s population. He was born to a surrogate mother, a domestic quarter horse, which means he had no experience with other Przewalski’s horses. San Diego Zoo Safari Park wildlife care experts embarked on an effort to ensure the young male gained the behavioral language he will need to interact and thrive among his own species.
Safari Park introduced the two, hoping that Holly could serve as a mentor and teacher to Kurt. After some behavioral sparring, the two have settled into an affectionate pairing. They enjoy being together, running around and playing. Kurt and Holly have been in a secluded, private habitat since their arrival at the Safari Park and were recently introduced to the Safari Park’s Central Asia field habitat, where they are now viewable by guests. This move will further prepare them to soon join the larger herd of Przewalski’s horses, and the plan is for Kurt to be the breeder stallion when he reaches maturity at three to four years of age.
“Kurt is significant to his species because he offers the hope of bringing back lost genetic diversity to the population,” Nadine Lamberski, chief conservation and wildlife health officer for the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, said. “It is imperative to do everything we can to save this genetic diversity before it disappears.”
Formerly extinct in the wild, the Przewalski’s horse has survived for the past 40 years almost entirely in zoos around the world, and all of the surviving horses are related to 12 Przewalski’s horses born in the wild. By reviving genetic diversity that was stored in San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s Biodiversity Bank, conservationists hope to expand the strength of the species’ population.
“Przewalski’s horses normally live in groups where a youngster secures their place in the herd from their mother,” Kristi Burtis, director of wildlife care at San Diego Zoo Safari Park, said. “Because Kurt was not born into a herd, he didn’t know the behavioral language that is unique to Przewalski’s horses. Our first step to socialize him was introducing him to Holly.”
Holly arrived at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in May 2021. Just a few months older than Kurt, Holly was raised in a Przewalski’s horse herd and had the full repertoire of wild horse language to share.
Wildlife care specialists at the
While ongoing reintroductions of Przewalski’s horses since the 1990s have established several wild herds on grasslands in China and Mongolia, maintaining genetic variation is a vital part of ensuring the species’ survival in the future. Advanced reproductive technologies are relatively standard for domestic horses and cattle; however, there have been few
Kurt, the world’s first cloned Prezwalski horse, saunters down a field habitat at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Valley News/Ken Bohn, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance photos attempts to work with endangered species. The successful birth of this foal demonstrates how these techniques can be used for conservation efforts, today and into the future.
“Kurt’s birth was a major milestone for Przewalski’s horse conservation,” Oliver Ryder, Ph.D., Kleberg endowed director of conservation genetics at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, said. “His success will serve as a model for saving endangered wildlife through the use of cloning, using DNA stored in the Wildlife Biodiversity Bank at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.”
Kurt is the culmination of an important partnership between nonprofit Revive & Restore, the animal cloning company ViaGen
Pets & Equine and San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance to bring back genetic diversity to the endangered Przewalski’s horse species.
“Our goal to clone a Przewalski’s horse was to see future generations of this species benefit,” Ryan Phelan, co-founder and executive director of Revive & Restore, said.
“This relationship between Kurt and Holly is an important part of Kurt’s maturation, and bodes well for the genetic rescue of other endangered species around the world.”
The colt was named “Kurt” in honor of Dr. Kurt Benirschke, who joined the zoo’s research committee in 1970, and worked as the zoo’s director of research from 1974 to 1986, when he became a member of the organization’s board of trustees. He was instrumental in founding the conservation research program at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, including the Frozen Zoo, a critical component of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s Wildlife Biodiversity Banking efforts. Benirschke died in 2018 at the age of 94.
Revive & Restore, http:// reviverestore.org, is the leading wildlife conservation organization promoting the incorporation of biotechnologies into standard conservation practice. The Sausalito, California nonprofit was formed in 2012 with the idea that 21st century biotechnology can and should be used to enhance genetic diversity, build disease resistance, facilitate adaptation and more. Its mission is to enhance biodiversity through the genetic rescue of endangered and extinct species.
to inspiring a passion for nature and working toward a world where all life thrives. The alliance empowers people from around the globe to support their mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance supports cutting-edge conservation and brings the stories of their work back to the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park, giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The work of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance extends from San Diego to ecoregional conservation “hubs” across the globe, where their expertise and assets, including the renowned Wildlife Biodiversity Bank, effectively align with hundreds of regional partners to improve outcomes for wildlife in more coordinated efforts. By leveraging these skills in wildlife care and conservation science and through collaboration with hundreds of partners, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has reintroduced more than 44 endangered species to native habitats. Each year, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s work reaches over 1 billion people in 150 countries via news media, social media, their websites, educational resources and the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Explorers television programming, which is in children’s hospitals in 13 countries. Success is made possible by the support of members, donors and guests to the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park, who are Wildlife Allies committed to ensuring all life thrives. Submitted by San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.Kurt, left, the world’s first cloned Prezwalski horse, and Holly enjoy a walk around a field habitat at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed
RIVERSIDE – Riverside County received an award of $29.5 million in state funding to create 147 units of permanent supportive housing for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness who are homeless, chronically homeless or at-risk of homelessness, County officials announced Monday, Sept. 26.
The supportive housing units will be embedded within four newly built affordable apartment communities in the cities of Wildomar, Coachella and Riverside. These communities will be developed by Palm Communities, Abode Communities and NPHS Inc. with construction scheduled to begin in 2024. Residents of the supportive housing units will receive supportive services including mental health care, substance use disorder support and physical health care and referrals to additional resources.
Riverside County successfully secured the No Place Like Home funding due in part to Riverside University Health SystemBehavioral Health’s commitment to provide wrap-around services to the residents, coupled with the county Housing Authority’s commitment to provide housing vouchers for the units.
“This is one of the most
significant investments in affordable housing that Riverside County has ever seen,” Heidi Marshall, director of Riverside County’s Housing and Workforce Solutions Department, said. “This is important because it will provide much-needed, supportive housing, wrap-around services and stability to the most vulnerable residents in our community.”
“Changing lives requires significant, dedicated investment into each individual,” Dr. Matthew Chang, director of Behavioral Health for Riverside University Health System, said. “Here, individuals will find the behavioral health resources and support they need, such as case management, peer support services, mental health care, substance use disorder support and physical health care, while getting help with skills to succeed in housing.”
The permanent supportive housing will be created through a partnership between the county and three affordable housing developers that will develop, own and operate the apartment communities in which the permanent supportive housing units are located.
For more information about the No Place Like Home program, visit http://rcdmh.org/Administration/ NPLH.
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Kelly Seyarto, R-Murrieta, announced that the governor has signed his legislation to streamline the process for emergency vehicles to use toll facilities, saving time and money, while reducing paperwork for emergency service providers.
Assembly Bill 2270 requires toll agencies, upon the request of an agency operating emergency vehicles, to enter into an agreement establishing mutually agreed upon terms for the use of the toll facility, including toll roads, high-occupancy toll lanes and toll bridges, by the emergency service provider.
Emergency vehicles are exempt from paying tolls under specific
emergency circumstances but are otherwise liable for charges. An invoice is mailed each time an emergency vehicle uses a toll facility, and the agency must review dispatch records and log books to determine whether the vehicle should be exempt. This process imposes a time-consuming burden on emergency service providers. AB 2270 will facilitate agreements between both parties to streamline the process and reduce bureaucracy.
“This bill is a simple fix that will ensure our emergency service departments and agencies have the efficiency and maneuverability to better serve their communities and the public at large,” Seyarto said.
“This is especially important now
that fire season is a year-round concern and more departments from across the state are being called to assist with emergencies outside their normal jurisdiction.”
Assemblymember Kelly Seyarto served the state of California as a firefighter for 35 years, retiring at the rank of battalion chief. He also serves as vice chair of the Assembly Emergency Management Committee and is a member of the Assembly Public Safety Committee.
Before being signed into law, AB 2270 passed through the Senate and Assembly with no opposition and bipartisan support.
Submitted by Assemblymember Kelly Seyarto.
SACRAMENTO – A measure by Sen. Brian W. Jones, R-Santee, to help older adults, persons with disabilities and children continue receiving professional assistance in managing financial matters was signed into law Tuesday, Sept. 27.
Senate Bill 1024 establishes a process for a probate court to appoint a professional fiduciary practice administrator as temporary successor in the event the original professional fiduciary becomes incapacitated or dies.
Professional fiduciaries provide critical services to older adults, persons
with disabilities and children. They manage matters for clients including daily care, housing and medical needs and also offer financial management services ranging from basic bill paying to estate and investment management.
Currently there is no provision in law allowing for a timely replacement of a professional fiduciary in a probate case should the original fiduciary become incapacitated or die. During the current lengthy time it takes to get a new professional fiduciary appointed by the court, many important financial actions for a client can be missed or slip by.
“Some seniors, persons with disabilities or children under court care need the consistent help of a professional fiduciary to handle their financial affairs,” Jones said. “SB 1024 streamlines and expedites the process for temporarily replacing a professional fiduciary who passes away or becomes incapacitated and provides a financial matter safety net for their clients.”
SB 1024 was approved by the Senate and Assembly on unanimous votes, and upon Gov. Gavin Newson’s signature Sept. 27, goes into effect Jan. 1, 2023.
Submitted by Sen. Brian W. Jones.
Jones’s measure to help seniors, persons with disabilities, and children is signed into law
The director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) weighed in on recent warnings made by Russian officials regarding the use of nuclear weapons in the Ukraine conflict.
“We have to take very seriously [any] kind of threats, given everything that’s at stake,” CIA Director William Burns told CBS News this week.
But Burns noted that “we don’t see any practical evidence today in the U.S. intelligence community that [Moscow] is moving closer to actual use” of nuclear weapons. There is also no “imminent threat of using tactical nuclear weapons” in the months-long Ukraine war, he added.
Last month, Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested in a speech that all weapons in Russia’s arsenal could be used if Russia’s territory is threatened.
While Putin did not specifically call for using nukes, other Russian authorities have been more explicit, including former President Dmitry Medvedev and Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov.
What Was Said
“If the territorial integrity of our nation is threatened, we will certainly use all the means that we have to defend Russia and our people. It’s not a bluff,” Putin said in an address several weeks ago, coming before residents of four disputed Ukrainian regions voted in a referendum to join the Russian Federation.
The Russian president made
those remarks in the context of authorizing the partial mobilization of reserve forces amid the Ukraine war. Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu was cited by the RIA news agency on Tuesday as saying that Russia had so far called up more than 200,000 reservists out of a planned 300,000 men.
Describing the nuclear-themed rhetoric as “reckless and deeply irresponsible,” Burns told CBS News that it is “very hard to say at this point” whether nukes would be deployed if Russia’s territory is threatened.
However, late last month, Russia’s deputy foreign minister, Sergey Ryabkov, denied claims that Russia wants to use nuclear weapons.
“We are not threatening anyone
with nuclear weapons,” he said, as reported by state media.
Earlier on Tuesday, the upper house of Russia’s parliament voted to approve the four regions’ incorporation into Russia, which taken together represent around 18 percent of Ukraine. The Kremlin said that Putin’s signature, the final stage in the process, was likely later in the day.
In Brussels, the European Union summoned Russia’s envoy to the EU to reject Moscow’s “illegal annexation” and urge it to unconditionally withdraw all of its troops from the entire territory of Ukraine.
In their biggest breakthrough in the south since the 7-monthold war began, Ukrainian forces retook several villages in an
advance along the strategic Dnipro River on Monday, Ukrainian officials and a Russian-installed leader in the area said.
In the east, Ukrainian forces have been expanding an offensive after capturing the main Russian bastion in the north of Donetsk, the town of Lyman, hours after Putin proclaimed the annexation of the province last week.
Vladimir Saldo, the Russianinstalled leader in occupied parts of Ukraine’s Kherson province, told Russian state television that Ukrainian troops had retaken the southern town of Dudchany along the west bank of the Dnipro River, which bisects the country. Reuters contributed to this report.
WASHINGTON – USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service launched the first phase of its $100 million Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative Friday, Sept. 23, which is aimed at improving the nutritional quality of school meals by opening a request for applications for an organization to manage grants to small and/or rural school meal programs, establish an awards program to recognize school districts that are excelling in their meal quality and support schools in bringing best practices into their lunchrooms.
“One of the most important things we can do to protect the future of our nation’s children is to make sure they have enough nutritious food to eat,” Food and Nutrition Service Administrator Cindy Long said. “Local schools are experts in crafting meals that are both healthy and appetizing to children. This new initiative will provide more resources to them to achieve that goal and celebrate those who are raising the bar.”
The grants will aid small and rural school districts in meeting
or exceeding school nutrition standards by providing up to $150,000 each to help them overcome various challenges, including the rising cost of food, staffing shortages, lack of space and outdated kitchen equipment.
Meanwhile, the awards program will recognize schools that have made significant improvements to the nutritional quality of their meals, such as exceeding nutrition requirements for sodium and whole grains; reducing added sugars in school breakfasts; implementing innovative practices in scratch cooking and nutrition education and/or providing meals that reflect the cultures of their students.
In total, the nonprofit organization selected to manage the initiative will receive approximately $47 million to execute these efforts in support of nutritious school meals.
To further the impact of these efforts, FNS will host two Healthy Meals Summits to recognize award recipients. During the summits, attendees will share best practices and strategies for
sustaining their achievements that can be leveraged by other schools across the country.
Earlier this year, FNS issued temporary school nutrition standards to serve as a bridge between the flexible options needed during the first two years of COVID-19 and stronger, longterm standards that are aggressive and achievable. This progress toward even more nutritious school meals is both important and timely, as diet-related diseases are on the rise and recent estimates project that most children in America today will have obesity by the time they are 35 years old. The Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative will help school meal programs meet the transitional standards and put schools on a path toward long-term success.
“Schools meals are vital to the health and well-being of our nation’s children, providing critical nutrition to tens of millions of children every school day,” Long said. “The Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative is part of USDA’s deep commitment to
ensuring schools have all the support and tools they need to continue to rise to that task.”
The request for applications is open to all nongovernmental organizations through Nov. 28. For more information about the Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative, visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/grant/ hmi-recognition-awards-sfascooperative-agreement and https:// www.fns.usda.gov/cnp/healthymeals-incentives.
Later this year, FNS will announce the second and final phase of the initiative that will expand nutritious food options for school meals through financial investment and collaboration with food industry partners. All of the Healthy Meals Incentive Initiative efforts will also support American agricultural producers by strengthening small and rural school districts’ access to nutritious commodities such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables as well as local and cultural foods.
School meals are a cornerstone of the federal efforts to end hunger, increase healthy eating and curb
diet-related disease. The Biden administration is bringing together key stakeholders to supercharge progress on these goals at next week’s White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health. More information on this historic conference is available at http:// health.gov.
USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service leverages its 15 nutrition assistance programs to ensure that children, low-income individuals and families have opportunities for a better future through equitable access to safe, healthy and nutritious food, while building a more resilient food system. Under the leadership of Secretary Tom Vilsack, FNS is fighting to end food and nutrition insecurity for all through programs such as SNAP, school meals and WIC. FNS also provides science-based nutrition recommendations through the co-development of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. To learn more, visit http://www.fns.usda. gov and follow @USDANutrition. Submitted by U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Tony Bobulinski, the former Hunter Biden associate who came forward in 2020 about messages on the younger Biden’s laptop, said the FBI never followed up with him despite promising to.
During an interview with Fox News’s Tucker Carlson on Monday, Bobulinski asserted that former FBI agent Timothy Thibault—who was accused by GOP senators of having an animus against Trump and slow-walking the Hunter Biden investigation— never got back to him when Bobulinski came forward with the information ahead of the 2020 election.
“Tim Thibault, in his last discussion with my legal counsel, said, ‘Listen, we know Tony’s cooperating. We appreciate all the information he’s provided. We will follow up with you. We are definitely going to have him come in for a follow-up interview, or spend some more time on this,’” Bobulinski told Carlson. “And I haven’t heard from him since. Nor have my lawyers.”
Bobulinski in the interview again asserted that President Joe Biden was highly involved in his son’s overseas business operations. The president has denied that he had knowledge of Hunter Biden’s finances or deals.
“There are hundreds of data points that Joe Biden was acting in—in a capitalistic term, I would say the chairman,” Bobulinski told Carlson.
In October 2020, Bobulinski came forward to the media and revealed Joe Biden’s involvement in his son’s business, including with a Chinese energy company CEFC.
In one email sourced from the infamous laptop, the elder Biden was named as the “big guy” by Hunter Biden because of the 10 percent cut he allegedly received from CEFC. Bobulinski corroborated the authenticity of those emails and messages.
Bobulinski accused the Biden
family of being “compromised” by Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials due to their business deals with individuals and companies connected to the CCP, adding that it’s impossible Joe Biden “can’t be influenced in some manner based on the history that they have with CEFC.”
‘Chairman’
“The chairman of JPMorgan doesn’t take eight meetings down with the people, you know, analyzing companies. The chairman serves a purpose, right? He’s a figurehead,” Bobulinski told Carlson. “He shows up in meetings, shakes hands, advises, you know, has faith in his team. Effectively, that was Joe Biden’s role in the Biden family business ventures and around the world. And not just my venture.”
Bobulinski noted that President Biden “was adamant to the American people that he had no knowledge of his family’s business deals” but asked: “How, if he had zero knowledge of that, could he be telling his son that he’s in the clear” regarding an article from the New York Times on Hunter Biden’s work with a Chinese company.
He was referring to a voicemail that Biden left his son regarding the NY Times report in 2018, telling him: “I think you’re clear.” That story delved into Hunter Biden’s deals with a Chinese oil tycoon, Ye Jianming.
Retirement
In August, Thibault left the FBI following several letters sent to FBI leaders by Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ron Johnson (R-Wis.). The lawmakers have publicly accused Thibault of meddling in the Hunter Biden investigation and said that whistleblowers came forward with those claims.
“In October 2020, an avenue of additional derogatory Hunter Biden reporting was ordered closed at the direction of … Thibault,” Grassley wrote to FBI Director Christopher Wray and Attorney General Merrick Garland in July.
In a statement to The Epoch Times in late August, Thibault’s lawyers denied that he was involved in blocking the investigation into Hunter Biden and said he retired from the FBI on his own terms.
Thibault turned in his security badge and “walked with two longtime special agent friends through the field office to finish processing his paperwork,” Thibault’s lawyers said. “He walked out of the building by himself. Claims to the contrary are false.”
Thibault did not supervise the investigation into Hunter Biden, the former official’s lawyers say, and Thibault “was not involved in any decisions related to any laptop that may be at issue in that investigation, and he did not seek to close the investigation.”
S.L.Cokeley’s debut novel, is Blood that Binds Us, is a young adult contemporary fantasy novel and the rst in a series that explores the true meaning of family, making peace with the past, and nding friendships in unexpected places. It appeals to readers of Twilight and Vampire Academy and centers on vampires with a new modern twist.’
Samantha Cokeley, 26, was raised in the small town of Tuttle, Oklahoma. Growing up, she always had an active imagination and an interest in vampire stories. She developed a love for writing after college. She moved to Fallbrook along with her husband to join her family that has lived here in the Fallbrook and Temecula communities for over 20 years.
A felon who broke into a house that had been evacuated due to threats from a wildfire near Hemet pleaded guilty Wednesday, Sept. 28, to burglary and was immediately sentenced to two years probation.
Michael Edward Serrano, 50, of Hemet admitted the felony count under a plea agreement with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. In exchange for his admission, prosecutors dropped two related allegations.
Superior Court Judge Paul Dickerson certified the terms of the plea deal and imposed the sentence
stipulated by the prosecution and defense. In addition to the term of probation, the judge ordered Serrano to serve 37 days in county jail and pay victim restitution, in an amount to be determined by the Department of Probation.
The plea came as the case was called for a preliminary hearing at the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta. Serrano’s co-defendant, 31-year-old Deven Jessica Hooker of Hemet, was slated to appear for the same hearing, but court records did not specify whether she was present.
Hooker is charged with burglary and possession of controlled substances and is being held on $100,000 bail at the Smith
An inmate at the Cois M. Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta died in an apparent altercation with another inmate, sheriff’s officials said Friday, Sept. 30.
Deputies responded to an unresponsive inmate at around 4:20 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, according to Sgt. Richard Carroll from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
Carroll said deputies and jail medical staff initiated medical aid, but despite live-saving measures, paramedics pronounced Ulyses Munoz Ayala, 39, dead. Details on the nature of his death were not
immediately released.
According to court records, Ayala was scheduled to be sentenced in two separate assault cases Friday, Oct. 7.
Investigators with the Corrections Intelligence Bureau and Central Homicide Unit determined the inmate died in an altercation with another inmate, believed to be Erik Martinez, 30, sheriff’s officials said.
Martinez was jailed without bail. He has been in custody on suspicion of murder since Aug. 13, 2021.
Martinez was accused of an Aug. 11, 2021, carjacking and killing in Jurupa Valley.
Correctional Facility in Banning.
Another co-defendant, 43-yearold John Jason Blackwood of Hemet, posted a $10,000 bond immediately after his arrest. He’s slated to be arraigned on a burglary charge Oct. 24.
The trio were apprehended by sheriff’s deputies in the afternoon, Saturday, Sept. 10, within the Fairview Fire evacuation area.
According to sheriff’s Sgt. Anthony Pelato, patrol deputies were alerted to a vehicle cruising the area of Cora Lee Lane and Diamond Valley Road in Sage, an unincorporated community southeast of Hemet.
The sparsely populated neighborhood was among
multiple locations placed under an evacuation warning or mandate because of the deadly Fairview Fire, which erupted on Labor Day and scorched just over 28,000 acres before it was fully contained two weeks later.
“Deputies performing highvisibility patrols safeguarding evacuated properties responded rapidly to canvass the area in search of the suspicious vehicle and persons,” Pelato said. “The deputies located the vehicle with one suspect inside and began a ground search for the additional suspects.”
Hooker was arrested at the wheel of the car.
Pelato said deputies spotted a
house on Cora Lee Lane with a broken window and conducted a search, locating the two men inside. They were taken into custody without incident.
According to court records, Serrano has previous felony convictions for burglary, robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. Blackwood has previous convictions for possession of controlled substances while armed, making criminal threats and vehicle theft. Hooker has previous misdemeanors for possession of controlled substances and shoplifting.
A pair of climbers who died trying to scale a mountainside east of Idyllwild have been identified as Huntington Beach residents, one of them a former Dallas Cowboys football player.
Gavin Escobar, 31, and Chelsea Walsh, 33, died about 12:20 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, near the Tahquitz Peak Fire Lookout, southeast of Humber Park, within the San Bernardino National Forest, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
Escobar was an off-duty Long Beach firefighter who joined the agency in February, according to a department Facebook post. Escobar was also a former NFL
tight end who spent four years with the Dallas Cowboys and had stints with other teams including the Baltimore Ravens and Miami Dolphins.
The Cowboys posted a photo of Escobar on the team’s social media channels Thursday with the caption, “Forever in our hearts.”
He played college football at San Diego State University. He ended his professional football career in the Alliance of American Football.
Escobar is survived by his wife and two young children, according to the Long Beach Fire Department.
Officials indicated that the victims died while climbing a “rock face,” but no other details were available.
It was unknown whether they were seasoned or amateur climbers.
Two witnesses spotted the victims and called 911, managing to get marginal mobile phone reception in the remote area.
According to the Riverside County Fire Department, multiple engine crews and a sheriff’s helicopter crew were sent to the location to mount a search-andrescue operation. Firefighters hiked a steep trail and located the victims by 1:20 p.m.
Escobar and Walsh were pronounced dead at the scene.
The matter was turned over to sheriff’s deputies following the discovery. The investigation is ongoing.
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A 51-year-old man suspected of assaulting his mother and inflicting life-threatening injuries during an attack at her San Jacinto home was at large Friday, Sept. 30, with investigators asking the public for help locating him.
Pasqual Carlos allegedly perpetrated the assault shortly after 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, in the 300 block of North Kirby Street, near Caseros Drive, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
Sgt. Anthony Pelato said the
victim, whose identity was not disclosed, called 911 after being beaten, identifying the assailant as her son.
Deputies and paramedics arrived minutes later and rendered aid, after which the victim was taken to a regional trauma center, where she underwent “emergency surgery,” according to Pelato.
He said that as of Thursday night, she remained in critical condition.
A possible motive for the alleged attack was not provided.
“An extensive search for Carlos was conducted, but he was not found,” Pelato said.
An arrest warrant was obtained by the following day, and detectives were continuing their search.
The suspect is described as 5 feet, 6 inches tall, 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. His hair is short, and he was sporting a mustache in recent photographs.
“Carlos is considered armed and dangerous, and the public is cautioned not to attempt to contact him,” the sergeant said.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts was asked to call the sheriff’s San Jacinto station at 951-791-3400.
Riverside County Sheriff’s Department deputies, assisted by other agencies, performed warrant service to five parcels in Anza Monday, Sept. 26.
“We heard you,” a Sheriff’s Department spokesman said. “Marijuana Monday today occured off Tripp Flats in Anza.”
According to the Sheriffs, about 4,667 illegally grown marijuana plants and approximately 2,716 pounds of processed marijuana were eradicated.
At the Anza Valley Municipal Advisory Committee meeting conducted Wednesday, Sept. 21, Riverside County Code Enforcement Supervising Officer Jennifer Morris reported that there had been nine cannabis cases opened in Anza and Aguanga since July 21. Twenty had been closed in compliance, six were forwarded to the county attorneys for litigation and two temporary restraining orders were granted.
Additionally, she said that Code Enforcement has been writing up non-compliant greenhouses to enable their removal, in order to disrupt the illicit growers’ infrastructure.
The Hamilton Youth Football & Cheerleading Camp students capped off a week of practice at their first exhibition flag football game Friday, Sept. 30, at the Hamilton High School football stadium.
The action-packed game was exciting for the young players, who did exceptionally well, encouraged by the cheerleading squad’s chants and routines. Hamilton High School Head Football Coach Patrick McGowan and a slew of team members coached and guided the players in an abbreviated game of four 10-minute quarters. The enthusiastic flag football teams ended the competition 12-6.
The special Youth Camp program enabled elementary
and middle school athletes to participate in a competitive flag football game. During the prior week the youngsters were able to work directly with the football players to learn essential skills and plays. Junior cheerleaders memorized fun chants, cheers and a routine that was showcased during the exhibition game.
Participation was limited to 35 students in the cheer program and 40 players in the football program.
Students at Hamilton Elementary were escorted after school to the high school campus by school personnel for practice.
To participate, students registered and paid a fee of $40. The fees will go toward a fundraising event for the teams. The kids were given a special tee shirt as a memento of their experience.
The game was fun, intense and colorful, with cheerleaders
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Parsons chatted with parents and constituents as he served flavored ice cups as a fundraiser for the Lions Club. Many parents entered their children in the gymkhana events and games, and they stopped to see what Parsons was all about.
He has served as a Resource Officer for the Hamilton Schools and has been the recipient of the Good Apple Award for excellence by the district. Parsons is currently a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department sergeant.
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ONGOING – Anza Electric Cooperative and F.I.N.D. Food Bank offers a free mobile food pantry the second Saturday of every month at the AEC office, 58470 Highway 371, from 10:3011:30 a.m. All are welcome. CalFresh application assistance and free community health services are also available. Bring your own reusable bags to take food home. Volunteers welcome. For more information, contact the AEC
office at 951-763-4333.
Hamilton High School – Find out what is happening using Hamilton’s online calendar at http://www.hamiltonbobcats.net/ apps/events/calendar/.
Hamilton Museum – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays at 39991 Contreras Road in Anza. For more information, call 951-763-1350 or visit http://www.hamiltonmuseum. org. Find them on Facebook at “Hamilton-Museum-and-RanchFoundation.”
Backcountry Horsemen Redshank Riders – Meeting monthly on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. Locations change, so please contact Mike by email at stumblinl55@gmail.com or by calling (951) 760-9255.
Health, exercise, resources and recovery meetings
Fit after 50 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday and Friday mornings at Anza Community Hall. Free. Wear comfortable clothes and supportive shoes. Call or text instructor Teresa Hoehn, at 951751-1462 for more information.
Narcotics Anonymous Meeting – 6 p.m. Every Tuesday at Shepherd Of The Valley Church, 56095 Pena Road, in Anza. Open participation.
Veterans’ Gathering Mondays – 9-11 a.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 39075 Contreras Road, in Anza. Men and women veterans come to share and help each other deal with post-traumatic stress disorder and other difficulties. Call John Sheehan at 951-923-6153. If you need an advocate to help with VA benefits, call Ronnie Imel at 951-659-9884.
The Most Excellent Way –Christ-centered recovery program for all kinds of addiction meets Fridays from 7-8:30 p.m. and Tuesdays from 8-10 a.m. Program is court approved; child care is provided. Transportation help is available. The group meets at 58050 Highway 371; the cross street is Kirby Road in Anza.
AA Men’s Meeting – 7 p.m. Meetings take place Thursdays at 39551 Kirby Road in Anza, south of Highway 371.
Alcoholics Anonymous – 8 p.m. Wednesday evenings at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road in Anza. For more information, call 951-763-4226.
Bereaved Parents of the USA – The Aguanga-Anza Chapter of BPUSA will hold its meetings at 6 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 49109 Lakeshore Blvd. in Aguanga. For more information, contact chapter leader Linda Hardee at 951-551-2826.
Free Mobile Health Clinic – Open every third Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointment is needed. Uninsured may only be seen in the Anza Community Hall’s parking lot or inside the hall.
Medication Assistance and Treatment for Opioid Dependence – Get treatment for heroin addiction. Transportation
to the clinic is provided. For more information, contact Borrego Health’s Anza Community Health Center, 58581 Route 371, in Anza. For more information, call 951763-4759.
Food ministries
F.U.N. Group weekly food ministry – Deliveries arrive noon Thursdays at the Anza Community Hall. To order a paid box and help feed those who can’t afford to pay, drop off payment and cash donations by Thursday at 1:30 p.m., to ERA Excel Realty, 56070 Highway 371, in Anza. Pay inside or drop off during the day in the red box outside. To drop it off, put name and request on an envelope with payment inside. A $30 box has about $100 worth of food and feeds six people. Half boxes are available for $15. Food is delivered once a week to those who cannot find a ride. For more information, call Bill Donahue at 951-288-0903.
Living Hope Christian Fellowship Community Dinner – 1 p.m. Dinners are held the last Sunday of the month at the Anza Community Hall. All are welcome. Donations of time, money, etc. are always welcome.
Food for the Faithful – 8 a.m. The food bank hands out food the last Friday of the month until the food is gone. The clothes closet will be open too. Emergency food handed out as needed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. FFF is a non-denominational nonprofit. All in need are welcome; call Esther Barragan at 951-763-5636.
Bible Studies
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Anza – Sunday Sacrament is held 10 a.m.; Sunday School is 11 a.m. Priesthood/Relief Society meets noon; Wednesday Boy Scouts gathers 6 p.m. and Youth Night is 7 p.m. For more information, call Ruiz at 951-445-7180 or Nathan at 760-399-0727. The Wednesday Genealogy/Family History Class, 5-8 p.m., is open to the public at 39075 Contreras Road in Anza.
Native Lighthouse Fellowship – 10 a.m. The group meets the first Saturday of the month, and breakfast is served. All are welcome to fellowship together at the “Tribal Hall” below the casino in Anza. For more information, call Nella Heredia at 951-7630856.
Living Hope Bible Study –8-10 a.m. Tuesdays at Living Hope Christian Fellowship, 58050 Highway 371, in Anza. All are welcome. For more information, call Pastor Kevin at 951-7631111.
Anza RV Clubhouse – 7 p.m., the second Wednesday of the Month, Pastor Kevin officiates at 41560 Terwilliger Road in Anza.
Monthly Christian Men’s Breakfast – 9 a.m. Breakfast takes place the fourth Saturday of each month and rotates to different locations. Contact Jeff Crawley at 951-763-1257 for more information.
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church – 10 a.m.
Weekly Wednesday Bible study takes place at 56095 Pena Road in Anza. Call 951-763-4226 for more information.
Valley Gospel Chapel – 7 a.m. Saturday Men’s Study meets weekly with breakfast usually served at 43275 Chapman Road in the Terwilliger area of Anza. For more information, call 951763-4622.
Anza First Southern Baptist Church - Begin your week with Sunday School for all ages at 9:00 a.m., followed by Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m. On Sunday nights, the church has prayer on the 1st and 4th Sundays from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Bible study on the 2nd and 3rd Sundays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. On Monday evenings, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., the youth group (6th to 12th grade) meets for games and Bible study.
Anza Baptist Church also offers Men’s and Women’s Ministries, a Homeschool Support Group, Summer Vacation Bible School, and Senior’s Ministry. The church office is open Wednesday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The church is located at 39200 Rolling Hills Road in Anza. For more information, contact the church at 951-763-4937 or visit www.anzabaptistchurch.com.
Clubs High Country Recreation –Second Monday of the month attend committee meetings at ERA Excel Realty in Anza. For more information, call Albert Rodriguez at 951-492-1624 or Robyn Garrison at 805-312-0369.
HCR Bingo fundraisers 6:30-9:30 p.m. second and fourth Fridays at Anza Community Hall.
Anza Valley VFW Post 1873 – Capt. John Francis Drivick III Post, the Ladies’ and Men’s Auxiliaries are located at 59011 Bailey Road in Anza. Mail P.O. Box 390433. Request monthly newsletter and or weekly menu by email at vfw1873anzaca@ gmail.com. For more information, call 951-763-4439 or visit http:// vfw1873.org.
High Country 4-H Club – 6:30 p.m. Meetings are on the third Wednesday of the month, except February, at Anza Community Hall. 4-H Club is for youth 5 to 19 years old offering a variety of projects. High Country 4-H Club is open to children living in the Anza, Aguanga and surrounding areas. For more information, call Allison Renck at 951-663-5452.
Anza Valley Artists Meetings – 1 p.m. Meetings are the third Saturday of each month at various locations. Share art, ideas and participate in shows. Guest speakers are always needed. For more information, call president Rosie Grindle at 951928-1248. Find helpful art tips at http://www.facebook.com/ AnzaValleyArtists/.
Anza Quilter’s Club – 9:30 a.m. to noon. Meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road, in Anza.
Anza Valley Lions Club – The Anza Valley Lions Club has been reinstated and is open to all men and women who want to work together for the betterment of the community. The group is working on securing a new venue for meetings. Meetings and events are posted on the Anza Lions Club of Anza Valley Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/LionsofAnzaValley. For more information, email president Greg Sandling at President. AnzaLions@gmail.com or Chris Skinner at Secretary.AnzaLions@ gmail.com
Boy Scouts Troop 319 – Cub Scouts meet 6 p.m. every Tuesday, and Boy Scouts meet 7 p.m. every Wednesday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Contreras Road, south of state Route 371, in Anza. For more information, call Richard Hotchkiss at 951-551-3154.
Boys Scouts Troop 371 – Boy Scouts meet at Lake Riverside Estates. For more information, call Ginny Kinser at 909-7027902.
Civil Air Patrol – Squadron 59 is looking for new members of all ages. For more information, call squadron commander Maj. Dennis Sheehan from the Anza area at 951-403-4940. To learn more and see the club’s meeting schedule, visit http://www.squadron59.org.
Fire Explorer Program – 6 p.m. The program meets every second, third and fourth Tuesday of the month at Fire Station 29 on state Route 371 in Anza. Call 951-763-5611 for information.
Redshank Riders – 7 p.m. Backcountry horsemen meet at the Little Red Schoolhouse in Anza, the second Thursday of each month. Visit http://www. redshankriders.com or call Carol Schmuhl for membership information at 951-663-6763.
Anza Thimble Club – The club meets the first Thursday of the month at Valley Gospel Chapel, 43275 Chapman Road in Anza. The social hour is 11:30 a.m., and lunch is served at noon. Contact Carol Wright at 951-763-2884 for more information.
Organizations Terwilliger Community Association – 6 p.m. Second Monday of the month at VFW Post 1873, 59011 Bailey Road, in Anza. Potluck dinner open to all. For more information, call Tonie Ford at 951-763-4560.
From the Heart Christian Women’s Ministries – Noon. Monthly luncheon and guest speaker are held the second Saturday of each month. The $5 charge covers lunch at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road, in Anza. From the Heart helps the area’s neediest children and invites all women and men to join in their mission. Donate or help with the rummage sales twice a year to raise funds for the cause or other events. For more information, call president Christi James at 951-595-2400.
Anza Community Hall – 7 p.m. General membership meetings are held the fourth Thursday of the month. Memberships cost $20 per person or $35 per business, and both get one vote. No government funds are allocated for the Hall, which pays its bills through memberships and swap meets. Voting members receive discounts off hall rentals, swap meet booths and save on propane gas from Ferrellgas. Mail membership to: Anza Community Building Inc. at P.O. Box 390091, Anza, CA 92539. The hall is located at 56630 Highway 371 in Anza. Swap meet held each Saturday of the month, weather permitting, early morning to 1 p.m. Vendors wanted. For more information, call 951-282-4267.
Anza Civic Improvement League – 9 a.m. meets the first Saturday of each month at the Little Red Schoolhouse. The league maintains Minor Park and Little Red School House, which are both available to rent for events. No government funds are allowed; the membership pays the bills – $10 a person, $18 family or $35 business membership. For more information, visit http:// www.anzacivic.org.
Haley’s term expires this year. She is seeking re-election to the board on Nov. 8.
The incumbent in the race for
Hemet Unified School District
Board Member, Trustee
7, Megan Haley hosted a meet and greet with constituents
Common Grounds Coffee Shop dining room Saturday, Oct.
water and coffee were
for the event.
welcomed parents and those following the race and addressed concerns and answered questions about the board and school policies. Subjects discussed ranged from curriculum decisions and offerings to COVID restrictions and hybrid learning.
thing that COVID resulted in was better school board meeting attendance by parents,” Haley said. “Everyone was passionate about their concerns and that was
According to the HUSD website, Haley has been an educator for over 15 years and recently left her position as a school administrator to stay home with her family and help in her husband’s small business. As a parent, teacher, administrator and business owner, she has been involved in the Anza Valley Chamber of Commerce and other local organizations in Anza and Aguanga for a number of years.
For more information about Haley, please visit the HUSD website at www.hemetusd.org/ apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ ID=480111&type=u&pREC_
To anonymously report illegal cannabis grows, call 951-9552004 or use the secure form on the Riverside County Code Enforcement website at https:// rctlma.org/ce.
If you suspect drug activity in your area, please contact the Hemet Sheriff’s Station at 951791-3400.
Criminal activity can also be reported through the We-Tip Crime Reporting Hotline at 909987-5005 or https://wetip.com.
Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia.
[Right] A helicopter transports loads of eradicated cannabis plants to waiting trailers during warrant service to 5 parcels in Anza Monday, Sept. 26.
“Special thanks go out to Coach Selena Stafford, Coach Pat McGowan,
Director
Williams, the senior Football
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guy for real?” Sadly, the marriage didn’t last long. I don’t believe the tuxedo T-shirt was the reason for its demise. But if I were to guess, it probably didn’t help.
I think everyone who gets married wants their union to stand the test of time and be blessed by God. But how does one do that? How do you have a blessed marriage that walks in God’s favor till death do us part?
your way, you always want to be right or you’re only concerned with your comfort. Whatever you’re being selfish about, you need to get rid of it for your marriage to be blessed.
The Bible said, “Wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and evil of every kind,” in James 3:16. Get it out of your life and your marriage.
When I was a teenager, I attended a wedding ceremony for one of my aunts. I had a hard time taking it seriously, considering the groom showed up wearing a tuxedo T-shirt. Some of my family members are just that classy.
I remember thinking: “Is this
Here are a few steps you can take to make your marriage all that it can be.
Stop being selfish.
OK, I know I’m coming out swinging here, but hear me out. Are the issues you’re facing in your marriage due to your selfishness?
Answer honestly, and don’t answer on your spouse’s behalf either –answer for you.
Maybe you want things done
Give 100% to your marriage, it’s an act of worship.
Married people have often told me that if they give 50% and their spouse gives 50%, we’re doing pretty good. The problem with that logic is that your love and devotion to the marriage will always be based on your spouse’s actions. So, you end up only giving if your spouse gives.
We forget that the love we show
our spouse is an act of worship to the Lord. In teaching us about marriage, the Bible says we are to “submit to one another out of reverence for Christ,” in Ephesians 5:21.
It means you give 100%, not 50, to your marriage. Not because your spouse deserves it but because you love Christ. And when you love your spouse unconditionally, you’re showing your love and reverence for Christ.
Look, your spouse isn’t perfect. They never will be. So, you should stop expecting them to be. The truth is neither are you. That’s why this point is so crucial.
If you only give to your marriage based on the merits of your spouse, you will never have a blessed marriage because they will never be enough. You must love, give, serve, respect and submit to your
Jehovah’s Witnesses return to doorto-door ministry after 30-month pandemic pause. Jehovah’s Witnesses have resumed their door-to-door ministry after a twoand-a-half-year suspension, just in time for a September launch of a global campaign featuring an interactive program for Bible study.
The decision to resume their door-to-door ministry Thursday, Sept. 1, marks the complete restoration of all pre-pandemic inperson activities for the nearly 1.3 million Jehovah’s Witnesses in the 12,000 congregations in the United States. Houses of worship, called Kingdom Halls, were reopened April 1, witnessing in public places resumed May 31, and inperson conventions are again being planned for 2023.
Chris and Janelle Klauss of Murrieta enjoy sharing their faith with neighbors in person once again.
“It feels great to be back,” Chris Klauss said. “It’s more important than ever to have the chance to talk to people face to face and share hope for the future.”
The suspension of the public ministry was a proactive response by the organization to keep communities and congregants safe. The move was also unprecedented. Jehovah’s Witnesses had been preaching from house to house without interruption for more than 100 years through an economic depression, two world wars and global unrest, but COVID-19 demanded a different response.
“We believe that the early decision to shut down all in-person activities for more than two years has saved many lives,” Robert Hendriks, U.S. representative for Jehovah’s Witnesses, said. “We’re
now ready and eager to reconnect with our neighbors once again –person to person, face to face. It’s not the only way that we preach, but it has historically been the most effective way to deliver our message of comfort and hope.”
The return to an in-person ministry coincides with a global campaign to offer an interactive Bible study program, available in hundreds of languages and offered
at no cost. The course comes in the form of a printed book, online publication or as an embedded feature within the organization’s free mobile application, JW Library. Released in late 2020, the interactive study platform combines text, video, illustrations and digital worksheets to help learners of all ages.
“This study program is designed to match the learning style of the
21st-century student,” Hendriks said. “We’re excited to begin sharing it with our neighbors as we return to making personal visits.”
The pandemic forced Jehovah’s Witnesses to quickly pivot to virtual meetings and conventions while conducting their ministry exclusively through letters, phone calls and virtual Bible studies.
This has led to growth in meeting attendance and the number of
spouse because you submit to Christ.
It is what God teaches about every relationship. It’s the way Jesus loves you. He loves you, not based on your goodness, because you aren’t good. He loves you with all your imperfections.
The Bible teaches us that “God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us,” in Romans 5:8.
Now, go and show that same unconditional love to your spouse. It’s an act of worship, honors God and blesses your marriage.
Zachary Elliott is the lead pastor of Fusion Christian Church in Temecula. For more information, visit https://www. fusionchristianchurch.com, http:// www.encouragementtoday.tv or find them on Instagram.
congregants, with more than 400,000 newly baptized Witnesses joining the ranks of 120,000 congregations globally in just the first two years of the pandemic. For more information about Jehovah’s Witnesses, their history, beliefs and activities, visit http:// jw.org, with content available in more than 1,000 languages. Submitted by Jehovah’s Witnesses.
legislative session,” said Dr. Shira Miller, founder and president of the PIC, in a March 2022 letter to California lawmakers.
“AB 2098 is anti-doctor, anti-public health, anti-science, and anti-free speech.”
Julie Reeder PublisherI have a couple questions. “Do you trust your life and the life of your loved ones with Sacramento politicians or your doctor?”
“Who gets to decide what is ‘Misinformation’ or not?”
Science involves the debate and work of people with political, academic and scientific contrary ideas, and the freedom to work without government interference and censorship.
Governor Newsom just signed into law AB 2098. Assemblyman Evan Low said this bill declares that disinformation and promotion of COVID-19 misinformation and disinformation to the public as unprofessional conduct for licensed physicians and surgeons. Under this law, California Medical Boards will be given the tools necessary to bring discipline actions against a physician and surgeon related to COVID-19, including false or misleading information regarding the nature and risks of the virus, its prevention and treatment; and the development, safety, and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines.
Again, who decides what “misinformation” is?
One of the largest deep pocket contributors to political campaigns is the pharmaceutical industry.
Our government agencies have already been proven to be corrupt. Many of the coercive tactics that were used during the pandemic have been found to be unconstitutional as people have challenged them in the courts, especially in California.
This one is hopefully next. How can the government get in between doctors and their patients and have the hubris to think they can tell doctors and scientists what to say?
A group of doctors, Physicians for Informed Consent, wrote, “In allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, we oppose AB 2098 – and deem it as the worst bill of the 2022
They went on to say, “Without California doctors being free to speak their mind and educate the public, regarding COVID-19 or vaccination or any other controversial topic, no other public health laws will matter as legislators will not be able to obtain knowledge from a breadth of physician and surgeon opinions, and the public will not be able to obtain their doctors’ honest opinion because doctors who think and act differently from the contemporary ‘applicable standard of care’ will fear losing their medical license.”
Remember the Great Barrington Declaration? We printed it in the Village News and Valley News when it came out. They have filed a lawsuit in the district courts in Louisiana that may seem small, but if it is successful, it will potentially make history as far as the government’s ability to get involved in what they deem to be correct or incorrect information and as far as what social media companies are allowed to put out. Hopefully it will discourage censorship of opinions the government and/or tech doesn’t happen to like.
Again, I ask, “who are they to decide how a doctor should counsel their patient? Especially with CDC’s recommendation reversals from two years ago, because the “science” wasn’t really settled?”
The Great Barrington Declaration was published two years ago when the lockdowns were happening. Three of our country’s top epidemiologists and academics said that there should only be targeted lockdowns for those who are the most at risk, but not everyone.
Fauci, Collins, the NIH, CDC, DHS, and HHS, were all working overtime to discredit the document, despite it being signed by tens of thousands of doctors and health professionals world-wide. The universities followed suit. Professionals who signed on lost their jobs or grants. Now there is a lawsuit against the government and Fauci because of how they worked overtime with big tech to censor and silence these renowned scientists.
One of the creators and signers of the Great Barrington Declaration was Stanford Doctor
As any Economics 101 student knows, when the federal government creates billions/ trillions of dollars out of thin air, the result is massive inflation. That inflation has now reached a 40-year high, and those with low and moderate incomes are bearing the heaviest burden.
Even so, Californians pay more. Compared to national averages, Californians pay a 46% premium for gasoline, which is approaching $7 a gallon, a 37.4% premium for
of Medicine, Epidemiologist and health economist Jay Bhattacharya. He said, “The problem here is it’s impossible if you have a scientific idea that’s contrary to what some very powerful people think, to express it. That’s bad for science. My idea here is to return to an environment where active scientific work can happen. It has to be possible for people to have contrary ideas within science that then have fair discussion within it, with the government not weighing in on which side it wants to take…then the media smearing those scientists on the disfavored side. That creates an environment where science can’t happen. That’s something else. So, my goal is to use the tools that the American society has, the First Amendment, to permit science to work again, the way it ought to work.”
If you are a subscriber to Village or Valley News, you were aware of the Great Barrington Declaration two years ago. They simply stated, “As infectious disease epidemiologists and public health scientists we have grave concerns about the damaging physical and mental health impacts of the prevailing COVID-19 policies, and recommend an approach we call Focused Protection.”
Now we know of not only the devastating economic impacts, but the social/emotional as well. Suicides are up, drug use is up, academic achievement is down and it didn’t work to slow the spread. The lockdowns were a total failure.
Did you know that almost 1 million people, mostly doctors and health professionals from all over the world signed onto The Great Barrington Declaration early in the pandemic? While the government worked overtime to discredit it, now the CDC recommends exactly what the Great Barrington Debate was recommending. These are top epidemiologists and public health scientists that were discredited. Under Newsom’s law they could have been punished for “misinformation.”They should be listened to, not censored, shunned and stripped of their medical licenses.
Newsom proudly said of AB 2098, “I am signing this bill because it is narrowly tailored to apply only to those egregious instances in which a licensee (doctor) is acting with malicious intent or clearly deviating from the required standard of care while interacting directly with a patient under their care.”
It smells like fascism to me.
It’s centralized, authoritarian, top down, and controlling. Who really believes that once they can censor doctors for this, that they won’t find other things to censor them about?
And what about all the assumptions about vaccines, masks, cleaning surfaces, etc. that we now know were totally wrong? The doctors two years ago who were accused of touting “misinformation” have now been vindicated and the CDC has changed their guidance. Why does no one talk about that?
And the media is right there too. Are they doctors? No. But they self-righteously sit at the feet of the powerful politicians, like dogs lapping up their fascism and spreading it to the masses. Here is what CalMatters (nonprofit media) reported.
“Since early in the pandemic, California has dealt with its share of doctors who have made false claims about the virus.”
Ok, stop here. They provided a link and they used an example of two doctors who very early on, presented at a press conference their data and findings after treating thousands of their customers. They were defamed as purveyors of “misinformation.” But time has proven they were right. If you read Village/Valley News, you would have already known what these doctors were reporting, uncensored.
CalMatters goes on to spread their disinformation by referring to the medicine ivermectin, as “an anti-parasite drug for animals, that people took to cure COVID-19 after being persuaded by false information shared by influential people on the internet.”
If you are an avid reader of Village News or Valley News, you knew the truth two years ago. Ivermectin is not just a drug for animals, just like antibiotics are not just drugs for animals. Animals can be treated with ivermectin, but it’s literally prescribed to billions of people around the world by doctors as well, just like Hydroxychloroquine. Frontline doctors, in the middle of the pandemic were letting everyone know that we already had a cheap and effective medicine to treat COVID, but it didn’t make billions of dollars for anyone, so it had to be crushed as “misinformation.”
Then it couldn’t be hidden any longer because India had amazing success with Ivermectin, which, once again, if you were reading Village or Valley News, you would have known about it long before
most people.
Other poor countries who couldn’t afford the expensive experimental jabs had to use the inexpensive available medicines and had far better results than the western countries who were duped into buying (literally) billions of dollars of the experimental drugs.
This is why we don’t want politicians and media getting between a doctor and their patient. But it’s too late. Our legislature and the governor are limiting doctors’ free speech. Doctors will be hesitant to provide full informed consent because they won’t want to get in trouble with the medical board or the government. Talk to any person who came here from a communist country. They will tell you this is how it starts.
Just like when the government passes laws mandating affirmative care. If a person is seeking counseling and thinking about permanently changing their body and cutting off perfectly good parts because they are questioning their gender, the counselor is supposed to just be affirming and not provide objective counseling based on their years of experience.
The government needs to butt out and stay in their court.
I know the last two years have been so hard on most people and many have had to fight to defend their God-given inalienable rights, but my hope is that the doctors continue to fight and challenge this egregious law in the courts. Just like the mandates were unconstitutional, just like the restriction from people being able to worship in church was unconstitutional (but they could go to a strip club). Wouldn’t the restriction of free speech between doctors and their patients be illegal too?
How in the world can politicians, who are concerned with donors, lobbyists, ideologies, and what’s “politically correct,” rather than what is actually scientifically or medically correct, think they can tell doctors what to say? Doctors are in a far better position to determine what they should recommend to their patient, since it is their education, profession and they are actually on the front lines and know their patient’s history and condition.
What hubris for politicians to try and control the free speech of doctors! I hope people are more discerning when they vote for their representatives next time.
diesel fuel, a 73% premium on residential electricity and nearly a 50% premium for natural gas. Fortyseven percent of all Californians and 61% of renters report that housing costs are a major strain. This month, homeowners with a $300,000, 30-year fixed loan and an average interest rate of 6.02% had a monthly payment of $1,803. Just last year, the average rate was 2.86%, with a monthly payment of $1,242. Groceries experienced the largest 12-month increase since 1979. Examples include the cost of a dozen eggs – $3.12 last month, up from $1.71 a year ago. In short, everything is up, increases are
continuing – there’s no end in sight.
California’s tax and regulatory burdens are a big part of this increase. We have the highest gas taxes, some of the nation’s highest state and local taxes, and we’re famous for over-regulation and bureaucratic red tape.
This all can be fixed. The Legislature should repeal gas tax increases the majority mandated through Senate Bill 1 and use the transportation fund to actually improve transportation as well as use part of our state’s surplus to pay for highways. We can waive unnecessary regulations that make housing unaffordable and that drive
up the cost of utilities. We should adopt broad-based tax reform to reduce the impact of taxes and mitigate rising costs for virtually everything.
The 2023-2024 legislative session begins Dec. 5. Making California affordable again must be a top priority.
Assemblymember Marie Waldron, R-Valley Center, 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.
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