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Community unites in gratitude at the Murrieta Veterans Day Parade

Tony Ault Staf f Writer With the anticipated increase in Murrieta’s population in the next 25 years, Murrieta’s Fire & Rescue and police department chiefs sought the Murrieta City Council’s approval to design a needed expansion of a Public Safety Training Facility at the city yards during the city council meeting Tuesday, Nov. 7. see page A-3

Sports Austin Gorrell tournament matriarch to be laid to rest before games begin JP Raineri Spor ts Editor RIVERSIDE – This is one of those articles that are never fun to write, especially when it hits so close to home, and even more so when it involves someone you know personally. The Valley News has been reporting on the Austin Gorrell Memorial Baseball Classic since the 2015 passing of Kerry and Gina Gorrell’s oldest son.

US Army veteran Si Rangel is the grand marshal for the Murrieta Veterans Day Parade, Nov. 11. See more photos of the parade on page A-5.

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Temecula Valley Symphony performs a musical tribute to veterans at the Patriotic Salute to Veterans

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Regional News Caltrans to upgrade High Speed Weighin-Motion System, repave Interstate 10

The Temecula Valley Symphony, with John Mario DiCostanzo conducting, performs patriotic songs for guests attending the Patriotic Salute to Veterans event on Veterans Day in Temecula on Saturday, Nov. 11. See more photos on page A-2.

Tony Ault Staf f Writer In a newly announced highway project, the California Department of Transportation will soon begin work in June 2024 on a $5.6 million project to replace and upgrade the existing High Speed WeighIn-Motion System, Changeable Message System and perform paving operations on Interstate 10 in Riverside County.

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Menifee celebrates Veterans Day honoring Korean War Veterans Tony Ault Staf f Writer

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Tony LoPiccolo and his sister Susan, receive a retired street banner dedicated to their father, a WWII Army Air Corps member, by Menifee City Council Member Lesa Sobek during the city’s Veterans Day ceremonies.. Menifee has a street banner program to honor local military service members along Newport Road.

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It was the 11th day, and the 11th month but 10 a.m. in the City of Menifee when the annual Veterans Day Ceremony began, this year honoring five Korean War veterans in the community.

It was a very special day for the Korean War Veterans, James J. Homant, Eugene W. Shuey, Antonio B. Espejo, Joseph Donaldson and William Currier who received the special South Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal from Korean Deputy Consul General Kwon Songhwan. Another medal was presented to a relative of veteran Joe Skiles.

Songhwan told the audience that it was men like the Korean War vets honored on this day who brought a close to the Korean War in the 1950s and a greater peace to see MENIFEE, page A-4

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CR&R tells Wildomar City Council they will continue to improve solid waste pickup services Tony Ault Staf f Writer

CR&R Environmental Services, which is offering all trash pickup services in Wildomar, was called to task by the Wildomar City Council at the Wednesday, Nov. 8, city council meeting and asked to explain their progress in improving services to residents.

Earlier this year, CR&R, which took over the trash pickup services from Waste Management on the east side of Wildomar, received complaints from some residents who missed trash pickups and had to clean up truck oil spills on city streets. At that time CR&R said they were in the process of ordering new trucks and hiring more drivers to improve their service to the whole of the community.

J. Alex Braicovich, vice president of CR&R, explained to the five-member council that since then CR&R has received some of the new trucks ordered, but some had to be sent back because of defects. The firm hired more drivers for the Wildomar routes who have been told to go back and pick up any missed trash within three days.

Braicovich and a representative at the meeting explained they were doing all they could to reduce the misses but said difficulty finding the needed qualified drivers.

Despite having some new drivers, there are still about 10 left to hire.

The new trucks that are in service have not caused any problems or roadway spills, but the others have been delayed for a lack of parts. CR&R is also looking to hire another maintenance mechanic as well.

Braicovich said the good news is that the misses have been reduced to about 5.57 a day with a goal toward having no more than 1.21 misses, and those that are missed should be picked up the same day or in the next three days. He said that CR&R has also distributed about 25,000 new trash carts to residents or 100% of their customers.

Finally, he said CR&R and their customers have brought praise from California Recyclers for reaching 100% of the recycling goals.

Councilmember Carlos Marquez said he remains skeptical about CR&Rs efforts, believing

the firm should have corrected 100% of the mentioned problems by now and suggesting there should be some compensation for not meeting their promises made at their last appearance. He voted to receive and file the information, but carried over his objections to the next public hearing on the agenda to approve CR&Rs 2024 solid waste collection service rates based on their contract and the increasing nationwide cost of living status.

The new trash pickup rates in January are to rise from the current $31.39 to $36.61 a month or just a little more than $5. Seniors over 65, however, can seek a reduced rate of $32.39 if requested.

Braicovich explained that with the required environment fees and requirements that will increase about $3 of those fees already reduce the cost of each pickup to only $2, a reasonable amount.

One resident appeared to object to the increase citing CR&R’s continuing to miss their trash pickup times and sometimes never returning to pick up the miss which was organic horse manure. There were no other resident objections in the

public hearing.

Following more council member inquiries the three-member majority of the council, with Councilmember Dustin Nigg excused, voted on the contracted increase with only Marquez voting “no” on the resolution.

Mayor Joseph Morabito referred the resident’s complaint to Braicovich who apologized and said he would take care of the matter.

The council adopted a new fixed fee schedule that will hopefully speed up the permit process and reduce the cost for both the residents and the city issuing the permits. The old system was clumsy and ended up costing both the permit seekers and the city additional costs.

The council approved a request to purchase additional Flock Safety Automatic License Plate Readers following the sheriff’s department report that the Flock cameras already in place in the the city led officers to recover 22 stolen vehicles and making 30 arrests in the last three months including one major drug trafficker’s arrest after the Flock cameras caught his wanted vehicle.

The council approved a memorandum of understanding with the Holt Ministries Event Partnership for the Elsinore community annual turkey giveaway with the community services department that this year will giveaway nearly 1,000 turkeys and the fixings to families at the the Wildomar Elks Lodge from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18.

City Manager Daniel York in his announcements said the city is still working with the Bundy Road Widening Contractor on the “bumpy, bump” area on the highway to get it fixed. He said the city’s code enforcement officers are cracking down on the unpermitted street vendors showing up on the city streets, but are finding most of them gone. He said their fines might be upped from the current $500 per violation to $1,000.

York advised that the developer of a planned $10 million gun range learned that the facility, if built as proposed, would now cost about $25 million, creating a financing problem for them even though the property is already purchased.

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

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USMC veteran Hector Mendoza receives his personal banner that was displayed from light poles around Old Town Temecula during the annual Temecula Patriotic Salute to Veterans event at city hall, Nov. 11. Valley News/Shane Gibson photos

US Navy veteran Eric Faulkner stands at attention as the Star Spangled Banner is performed by the Temecula Valley Symphony.

Members of the Temecula Valley Symphony perform a variety of patriotic songs during the Patriotic Salute to Veterans event on Veterans Day in Temecula.

The Temecula Valley Symphony performs a variety of patriotic songs during the Patriotic Salute to Veterans event on Veterans Day at Temecula City Hall.

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The Temecula Valley Symphony plays a number of patriotic songs during the Patriotic Salute to Veterans event on Veterans Day at city hall in Temecula.

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Murrieta Council seeks Public Safety Training Facility design Tony Ault Staf f Writer With the anticipated increase in Murrieta’s population in the next 25 years, Murrieta’s Fire & Rescue and police department chiefs sought the Murrieta City Council’s approval to design a needed expansion of a Public Safety Training Facility at the city yards during the city council meeting Tuesday, Nov. 7.

Murrieta police Chief Tony Conrad and Murrieta Fire & Rescue Chief Bernard Molloy appeared together to request the council to award an agreement for the architectural design services for the Public Safety Training Facility to the Ten Over Studio Inc. and +G2 Solutions for $200,300 from the Fire Development Impact Fee Fund for Phase 1 of the agreement. The chiefs agreed that a larger, improved training facility for both department personnel will be needed which would over time

save the city money from current outside contractors.

The current training facility for the fire department is behind Fire Station 1 and consists of two stacked sea cargo trailers and other equipment to train firefighters in fire and rescue operations. The police department currently has officers travel to Pala to an outdoor shooting range for weapons qualifications.

They suggested the city’s current maintenance yard at Fig Street and Adams Ave. would be large enough to accommodate improved and needed training facilities in the future. Those features would include a four-story fire training building, necessary now with new taller medical and industrial centers planned for Murrieta in the future and a 50-yard indoor firing range, SWAT equipment and storage area and locker rooms for police officers. Molloy said the facility would benefit his department as well as Conrad’s department

and save the city about $50,000 per year in paying outside contractors and mileage expenses.

The initial request brings forward the design budget request and seeks to amend the Capital Improvement Plan Budget and Phase II of the project in the amount of $1,619,700 from the Fire Development Impact Fee and $575,000 from the Measure T Operating Reserve to complete the project.

The chiefs, in response to the use of the facility, said other agencies could also use the Murrieta facility for their fire, rescue and police training if requested.

The council made up of Mayor Lisa DeForest, Mayor Pro Tem Lori Stone and council members Cindy Warren, Ron Holliday and Jon Levell, approved the request and authorized the amendment in a 5-0 vote.

The council, also looking forward to the future and its current office needs in light of the population increase, approved a six-year

lease agreement for the cost of an annex to City Hall across the street at 24620 Jefferson Ave. that would be executed by City Manager Kim Summers for an amount of $97,788 for the remainder of calendar year 2023/24 and $237,056 for 2024-2025 for a total of $433,844 for the first and second year of the site lease and estimated operating expenditures.

It would authorize use of the Measure T Repair Reserves of $450,000 and $17,123 from Measure T’s unassigned Fund Balance.

The requests covered a one-time site preparation and furnishing costs, including office furniture, storage cabinets, information technology connections, network cabling, office equipment, paint and drywall repair and security equipment at the site.

The annex would afford 25 office spaces and give the Community Services and Human Resource Services their own building instead of using other city-owned

locations where they are currently housed. Once the lease is made and the refurbishing effort is complete, the city could move into the building by Spring 2024.

Earlier in the meeting, the council heard about the success of this year’s Susan G. Komen Inland Empire: More Than Pink Walk which took place Oct. 8, and almost hit its goal of $200,000 with a $183,000 net. The event brought nearly 2,500 entrants including survivors that were more than 25 years free of breast cancer.

JoAnn Servan, a police services technician and 30-year Murrieta resident and employee of the city of Murrieta, was honored in her retirement.

The council approved 15 consent items previously reviewed without comment.

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

Menifee announces updates to street and construction projects MENIFEE – Menifee has project and construction updates to share with the community. For a current list of street projects and construction updates, visit the interactive mobile and web map at http://www.cityofmenifee.us/ traffic.

Holland Road Overpass – City Capital Improvement Project The city is performing work related to the Holland Road Overpass project. Holland Road between Hanover Lane and Antelope Road will remain closed for the duration of the project, which is expected to last 15 months. There were alternating full Interstate 215 freeway closure with additional alternating lane closures from Newport Road to Scott Road during the week of Monday, Nov. 13. Expected dates and times for Friday, Nov. 17,

include southbound Interstate 215 at 9:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. with a full closure from Newport Road to Scott Road and northbound I-215 from 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. with alternating lane closures. For additional information and to sign up for project updates, visit http://www. hollandoverpass.com.

KDC Construction – Chickfil-A Offsite Street Improvement Operations KDC Construction completed the offsite street improvements for the new Chick-fil-A located on Haun Road. Onsite street improvements will continue with limited, if any, need for traffic control. All lanes are now open in all directions.

School Zone Signs and Marking Refresh The Public Works Street Maintenance crew finalized the white pavement marking project by

Friday, Nov. 10. No additional work was expected in the upcoming weeks.

Casa Blanca/Willows/Lake Ridge Neighborhood Resurfacing Projects This project continues to progress with roadway grinding completed and asphalt beginning to be placed in the neighborhoods of Casa Blanca, Willows, and Lake Ridge. Intermittent traffic control will be placed as the project progresses through the neighborhoods. Completion of the project was estimated for the middle of November.

Matthews Road Closed – Palomar Road to Menifee Road Fortera Pipe and Precast continue grinding the old roadway on Matthews Road between Palomar Road and Menifee Road. This section of Matthews Road will be closed to all traffic for the project.

Detours will be posted in the area and motorists should expect delays for two to three weeks as roadway work is completed.

SoCal Gas Company – Bradley Road at Salt Creek Southern California Gas Company continues potholing and relocating utility lines work on Bradley Road at Salt Creek. Traffic control will be set up during the day. This project was expected to be completed at the end of November.

Bradley Road at Holland Road – Storm Drain/Sewer Construction Work Sewer and storm drain facilities are currently being installed adjacent to Holland Road as part of the Menifee 80 residential housing tract. This project is under active construction and motorists should expect intermittent traffic control and lane shifts on Holland Road

during construction.

For questions on the project/construction updates listed, contact Philip Southard, public information and legislative affairs officer, at 951-746-0654 or at psouthard@cityofmenifee.us.

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Lake Elsinore Grand Prix celebrates 55 years of racing

Dirt bike riders motor around the course at the return of the 55th annual Lake Elsinore Grand Prix, Nov. 10-12.

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Menifee Veterans Day at Central Park, 30268 Civic Plaza Dr., began with the Menifee Fire Department hoisting its huge American Flag from the 100-foot ladder truck for spectators to view and honor, and concluded with a fly over about 11:11 a.m. over the park from the Dawn Air Patrol. Booths from the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1956, MilVet, City of Menifee, and a mobile Department of Veterans Affairs, Operation Silver Star and others were on hand for the veterans and visitors. Volunteers handed out 200 gift bags to veterans containing a comforter blanket, face masks, and other items donated by Riverside County Suicide Prevention Collation (CALL) offering help, mental or otherwise, to veterans. A free meal was offered by the city for all attendees.

Menifee Mayor Bill Zimmerman welcomed all veterans and visitors to the event that is also recognized as Armistice Day worldwide, which commemorates the armistice signed between allies of World War I and Germany at Compiegne, France for the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front at 11 o’clock in the morning, the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918.

“It is a joy and honor to gather together in the midst of patriots who have answered the call to duty,” Zimmerman said. “What an inspiration for me, to serve as the mayor for a city like ours, whose residents are patriotic and appreciative. A city made of people who are willing to come here this morning to honor those in uniform today, and those who have served in the past.”

Adding to the ceremonies Council Member Lesa Sobek handed out retired military street banners that were seen along Newport Road to the families of those who served in the military in recognition of their service.

Tony LoPiccolo and his sister Susan received one of the banners dedicated to their father, a WWII Army Air Corps member. “What better way to celebrate my dad’s military service is to pick up the banner in front of everyone,” said LoPiccolo His father, Tony LoPiccolos Sr. flew missions over China during WWII to help the Chinese who were at that time occupied by Japanese.

Keynote Speaker SP4 Gerald Thacker, U.S. Army and Junior Vice Commander of VFW Post 1956 recalled his time in the military and his experience with other men and women who unselfishly gave their lives to preserve the freedoms in our nation.

The posting of the colors by the Santa Rosa Academy California Cadet Corps. 310 Battalion, 2nd Brigade was impressive as they marched with the American and California State flags through the rows of other military and state flags on the path leading to the Central Park stage.

Audrey Woisin sang the Armed Forces Medley and “God Bless America.” Martina Moncada stood by the POW/MIA table on stage in the hope of having military loved ones home again.

In a special tribute to their parents, relatives and friends and others in the service, Emma Balt-

Korean War Veterans James J. Homant (top left), Eugene W. Shuey (top right), Antonio B. Espejo (bottom left), Joseph Donaldson (botton right) William Currier (not pictured) and Joe Skiles (not pictured) receive the special South Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal from Korean Deputy Consul General Kwon Songhwan at the Menifee Veterans Day celebration in Central Park.

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Santa Rosa Academy California Cadet Corps. with the American and State flags march through the rows of other military and state flags on the path leading the Central Park stage at the Menifee Veterans Day ceremonies.

The Menifee Fire Departments 100 foot ladder truck. flies this huge American Flag over Central Park at the Veterans Day ceremonies.

Menifee Mayor Bill Zimmerman greets the many veterans and visitors to the city’s Veterans Day ceremonies in Central Park. azer, an 8th grader from Woodcrest Christian School, and Gracie Raxter, a 12th grader from Santa Rosa Academy, were named Veterans

Day essay contest winners with the themes “Service and Sacrifice.”

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

Menifee Veterans Day keynote speaker SP4 Gerald Thacker, U.S. Army and Junior Vice Commander of VFW post 1956 tells of his experience in the military and the brave men and women he served with.

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Veterans appreciation lunch features heroes, choirs MURRIETA -- The Murrieta Field of Honor’s annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon recognized four heroes and included patriotic entertainment from the combined choirs of the Canyon Lake Caroleers, the Colony Chorus and the Temecula Valley Master Chorale.

Hundreds of military veterans, their friends and family dined among the 2,023 flags at the Field of Honor in Town Square Park on Monday, Nov. 6. The luncheon which is free to all veterans is hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Murrieta and Temecula Valley New Generation.

Rob Haskins, president of the Rotary Club of Murrieta and a member of the Temecula Valley Master Chorale, said bringing together the three choruses reflected the community-wide impact that the annual Field of Honor has. In addition to the veterans, Murrieta City officials and members of at least five Rotary clubs were in attendance.

The patriotic music selections included the Star-Spangled Banner, the Battle Hymn for Gettysburg with narration by Colony resident Sam Hitchcock and the Salute to the Armed Forces (also known as the Procession of the Patriots).

The Murrieta service club sought Hero nominations from friends and family for special recognition.

This year’s honorees included Bill Becker, Dennine Harrison, Ryan Price, and the Memorial Honor Detail volunteer group.

William “Bill” Becker Becker joined the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1944 and shortly after learning to fly at age 18, he was assigned duties to aid the French Resistance by dropping supplies over German-occupied areas in France, Norway, Belgium and Italy. The clandestine missions were called Operation Carpetbagger by the U.S. office of Strategic Service (now known as the Central Intelligence Agency). Information about the operation was declassified in the 1980s. A resident of Hemet, Becker has remained active as reunion director for the carpetbaggers group. He was the first American airman to receive the Norwegian Defense Medal and has received France’s highest decoration, the Legion of Honor, and the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal.

Dennine Harrison An Air Force veteran and mili-

William “Bill” Becker, WWII vet, is honored at a veterans appreciation lunch at the Field of Honor in Murrieta on Nov. 6.

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Veteran and MVUSD teacher Dennine Harrison is honored during the lunch at the Murrieta Field of Honor.

Representing the Memorial Honor Detail, Dan Smith is honored at the veterans appreciation lunch.

Veteran Ryan Price is joined by his mother Beverly Shackford as he’s honored at the veterans appreciation lunch.

tary spouse, Dennine Harrison is a Murrieta Valley Unified School District teacher and military liaison. As chair of MVUSD’s Military Advisory Committee, she works with local military installations to ensure the 4,000+ military families are properly supported in their unique needs. Harrison served in the U.S. Air Force from 1997-2003, serving as a member of the 730th Airlift Squadron at March Air Reserve Base. She managed all administrative support functions for the squadron’s worldwide airlift mission. Following her time in the Air Force, she earned her master’s degree and teaching credentials while raising

had done a tour in Iraq. A Hemet resident, he is the father of three young children.

Memorial Honor Detail This all-volunteer group includes some 300 military veterans who have chosen to continue their service by providing a final tribute to fellow veterans at their final resting place at Riverside National Cemetery, the biggest of the national cemeteries. The Memorial Honor Detail began in the mid1990s with military base closures and downsizing. A small group of veterans took action and formed the Memorial Honor Detail. From just three teams and two dispatchers, the nonprofit organization has

four children. She joined MVUSD in 2013 and is currently working with students who have orthopedic impairments.

Ryan Price Ryan Price joined the U.S. Army in 2004 after graduating from Perris High School. A gunner on a Humvee, Ryan was serving with the 101st Division in the Khost Providence of southeast Afghanistan near the Pakistan border when they were hit by a roadside bomb.

It caused him to lose both of his legs and resulted in nerve damage to his right arm. Before going to Afghanistan in 2008, Price served with the Fourth Infantry Division out of Fort Hood, Texas, and

grown to over 300 volunteers and a 15-member Board of Directors.

All branches of the U.S. military are represented in the Detail’s members.

The 2023 Field of Honor is presented as a community service by the Rotary Clubs of Murrieta and Temecula Valley New Generation in partnership with the City of Murrieta and is held in Town Square Park, located just two blocks off of I-15, and stretching from City Hall at Jefferson and Kalmia streets, to the Murrieta Library.

Submitted by the Rotary Club of Murrieta.

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Vintage military planes perform a flyover at the start of the Murrieta Veterans Day Parade.

Murrieta Veterans Day Parade marchers wave American flags.

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Veterans are honored at Hemet’s Veterans Day Celebration

Hemet Fire Department’s 100 foot ladder truck displays a huge American Flag in Gibbel Park, 2350 W. Lathan Ave., at the Hemet Veterans Day celebration to honor past and present veterans on Saturday, Nov. 11.

This yellow ribbon for Air Force Lt. Col. Charles Scharf, killed in action when his plane was shot down on Oct. 1, 1965 in Vietnam, hangs on an American Flag at the Hemet Veterans Day celebration. 2,000 flags were installed at Gibbel Park in honor or memory of veterans, many with their names on yellow ribbons attached to American flags.

Demi Olsen, City of Hemet intern, hands out programs and other city information at the Hemet Veterans Day celebration in Gibbel Park.

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[Left] The Hemet Police Department turned out in force to display equipment like this SWAT team vehicle and other crime prevention vehicles at the Hemet Veterans Day celebration.

[Right] Army Staff Sgt. Robert Robertson, Navy BM1 Edward Fiaseu, and Army SSgt. Alfredo Pacheco from the Hemet Army, Navy, Recruiting office hopes to gain enlistees in their branches of service in their booth at the Hemet Veterans Day celebration.

They explain the many advantages offered for military service.

Temecula rookie crushes foes in his debut race at Temecula Fall Wiener Fest Tim O’Leary Special to the Valley News

A historic Temecula setting was the backdrop for a stunning victory when a homegrown rookie made his racing debut by crushing a pair of big city ringers at the Temecula Fall Wiener Fest.

The competitors – 125 of them – came from as far away as Georgia to vie for the top honors in various categories. An estimated 2,000 spectators, owners, trainers and

vendors crammed the historic Vail Headquarters in Temecula for the Sunday, Nov. 5 spectacle.

Dust filled the air from the 53foot dirt track as racers competed in qualifying heats in hopes of reaching the semi-finals and onto the finals. There were also side events to pump up the crowd as the organizers moved from one point of the event to another.

Some of the top athletes hit speeds of 17 mph. The average human can run at a speed of about

7.25 mph.

Music blasted from loudspeakers and the Assembly of the Buglers.

There’s still much debate over how that musical snippet, also known as First Call, came to mark the start of American horse races. Another iconic racing song was played as well. “Who Let The Dogs Out” was released in 2000 by Baha Men. It seemed as though every dog and owner in Southern California was there. The place echoed with barks, growls, whines and other

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Karli Tucker holds her champion dachshund, Leo, as event organizer Jim Richardson displays the two plaques that the top dog won.

Hitomi Gonzales, 29, of Vista displays the plaque her dachshund, Flash, won for finishing first in the Destroy the Toy contest.

Leo, a black longhair dachshund, captures top dog honors at the Temecula Fall Wiener Fest.

Valley News/Tim O’Leary photos hound sounds. A young woman with nose rings and blue and purple hair sported a pair of dachshund tattoos on her arms. One of the tats had the name “Monty” inked beneath an elongated pup.

An older woman wore a black Tshirt that proclaimed: “It’s all about the wiener.”

Dog owner Andi Acosta, 24, of Los Angeles had three dachshunds at the event. One of them, 6-year-old Zeke, had just been edged out of the competition to determine which dog could rip a squeaky toy to shreds in the fastest time.

“I love them because they are the most loving dogs,” Acosta said.

“They’re the most licky.”

Dachshunds are the creation of German breeders who blended French, English and German hounds and terriers. The name is of German origin, and it means “badger dogs,” as the breed was used to scent, chase and flush out burrowing animals.

The longest specimen to appear at this wiener fest was Queenie, a brown beauty that measured 39 inches from tail to snout.

Wiener fests have been held for several years by the Temecula Valley Dachshund Club, which meets monthly at the Redhawk Dog Park.

Portions of the entry fees, vendor fees and a raffle went to support dog rescue groups. The spring wiener fest is held at Wilson Creek Winery.

The tension was palpable as the final race unfolded on a pictureperfect day at the location that is

designated as a National Historic Site and a segment of the Butterfield Overland National Trail.

Leo, a long-haired black doxie, finished as the puppy champion.

Karli Tucker of Temecula entered her 10-month-old pup in his first event on a whim. Leo won one of his races in 3.01 seconds.

Leo vied against a pair of pros seeking to become the 2023 Fall Frolic Grand Champion. The odds favored the ringers, Harrison and Esri, who are owned by Chris and Denise Miesner of San Diego.

The Miesners, who live near Sea World, have a passel of “Celebrity Dachshunds” that they make available for movies and advertising.

Their “actors” appeared in the 2013 Wiener Dog Nationals movie and its 2016 sequel, Wiener Dog Internationals, both starring Morgan Fairchild.

Miesner dogs have also appeared in commercials, print advertising and they periodically run in races and demonstrate how dachshunds were used as hunting hounds.

At Temecula’s Fall Fest, Harrison snared the open field category honors and Esri bested an array of other challengers to become the event’s senior champion. Leo burst out of the starting box at a blazing pace and managed to stay a step ahead of the pack to claim the top prize.

“It was fun,” Karli said as she nuzzled her canine champion and scooped up his grand prize plaque and his $50 check.

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Environmental Action Club leaves footprint at San Jacinto High School Diane A. Rhodes Special to Valley News

After years of personal interest in environmental issues, Melissa Vargas found a way to expand her activism by founding the Environmental Action Club at San Jacinto High School. It immediately drew like-minded students to the cause and since its formation in January of 2022, the club has seen a constant growth in membership. Now with a group of about 45 students, important issues have been brought to the entire student body and staff and positive changes have been implemented on campus.

Also known as the Earth Club, weekly meetings run the gamut from brainstorming ways to engage others to the importance of recycling to planting trees on campus and playing games to learn how to identify which items go into which recycling bins. Every meeting is different and gives all members the opportunity to contribute and participate.

“I started the club to provide an increasingly sustainable environment for students as well as teachers,” Vargas said. “Our goal is to encourage others to make environmentally ethical decisions on campus by making such options more accessible. As president I’ve had the pleasure of leading the club to success through our numerous initiatives. This includes changing the breakfast bags from plastic to paper, planting several ornamental plum trees on campus, and most importantly, starting a composting program.”

With the passage of SB 1383, California schools have been among the businesses and residents being required to compost all organic waste starting in 2022.

Vargas said San Jacinto Unified School District struggled to put their composting plan into action and the Earth Club was able to assist at the high school. “We found that copying what other districts were doing was extremely helpful,” Vargas said. “We were able to obtain information about acquiring volunteers, buying materials, educating students on how to compost, how composting benefits the community and the overall composting process.”

The senior and other club members are currently working with CR&R, the waste management company that services the district’s schools, to convert its compost into biofuel. Vargas said, “I hope to

Several members of the San Jacinto High School Environmental Action Club with bins they have labeled to help classmates recycle. From left, Advisor Kelsey Cook, Dahlia Valerio, Hope Edwards, Nicole Martinez, Diana Jimenez, Melissa Vargas, Jacob Escobedo, Jonah Jimenez and Valley News/Diane A. Rhodes photo Advisor Maria Solis. raise awareness of the environmental possibilities so that, together, as a global village, we can move towards a bright and healthy future for this planet.”

Vargas said the connection with CR&R began when she decided to hold a meeting with school staff to discuss the Environmental Action Club’s goals. “This included the principal, the assistant principal, facilities staff and nutrition specialists from the district,” she said. “I mentioned our goal of starting a composting program on campus and was then educated on SB 1383. I was asked to spearhead this initiative and enthusiastically agreed. Working with club advisor

and environmental science teacher Maria Solis, club members were able to connect with CR&R to make sure they were meeting all the requirements. Kelsey Cook has come on board as an advisor this year and said she was told that SJUSD has the “cleanest waste” of all the school districts it serves.

“The biggest highlight for our club, in my opinion, has been our visit to CR&R,” Vargas said. “We got to learn more about waste sorting, biofuel and even sustainability. It was eye-opening to see the scale of our composting project in person.” see CLUB, page B-2

Environmental Action Club President Melissa Vargas explains a fun clean-up activity to other members during a recent meeting at San Jacinto High School.

Soboba TANF members enjoy learning about STEM

Ten members of Soboba Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families attend the American Indian Science and Engineering Society National Conference in Washington state in October.

Valley News/Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians photo Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians Special to the Valley News The annual American Indian Science and Engineering Society National Conference is a one-of-

a-kind, three-day event focusing on educational, professional and workforce development. Attendees include Indigenous high school and college students, educators, professionals, Tribal nations and

Tribal enterprises, universities, corporations and government agencies.

The conference works toward achieving the AISES mission by providing students and profes-

sionals access to career pathways, professional and leadership development, research and networking that also meaningfully incorporates Indigenous culture into its signature event. This year’s AISES conference was held Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 19-21, in Spokane, Washington, and 10 participants, ages 12-17, from the Soboba Tribal TANF arrived Tuesday, Oct. 17.

The conference kicked off a day early for middle to high school students with an array of interactive STEM booths to explore. Students are hands-on with STEM themed ideas and have chances to win great prizes.

“Our youth also attended the AISES college and career fair that attracts professionals and college recruiters from corporations, government agencies, and colleges and universities,” Soboba TANF Program Specialist II Angelica Crawford said.

During the conference, chaperones attended the opening ceremony, STEM Day activities and the student social dance that was held for the youth.

The STEM activities day included hands-on STEM-themed ideas and challenges. The full afternoon of activities and information was a great start to the conference.

A marketplace was available for middle school and high school stu-

dents and educators to learn more about AISES PK-12 opportunities.

Chemistry, computer programming, water filtration, construction and cybersecurity were just some of topics covered with fun, interactive activities offered throughout the afternoon Wednesday, Oct. 18.

Students could choose from several workshops that were available throughout the conference. These included “Resilience Strategies to Stay on the Path to Becoming a Physician,” “Data Science Career Networking and Panel Workshop,” “From Sci-Fi to Reality: How Places like JPL Make it Happen,” “STEM and Leadership Careers in the Forest Service” and “Brighter Future Through Solar Energy.”

Seventh-grader Nowaniiki Resvaloso was at the conference for the first time and attended many of the business workshops that were offered. A favorite for him, along with 14-year-old Kevin, was the session on Stickgames, also referred to as Handgames, presented

by Kimberlee Blevins, a graduate student at Sitting Bull College.

The traditional Indigenous game has been played since the beginning of time throughout North America. It has been referred to as a game of intuition, but requires skill, engagement and eagerness to learn. Handgames is still a see STEM, page B-3

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San Jacinto Valley students honored in October Diane A. Rhodes Special to the Valley News

The Hemet/San Jacinto Student of the Month program held its most recent recognition breakfast at the Maze Stone at Soboba Springs Golf Course Thursday, Oct. 26.

Seven local high school seniors were recognized and honored for their character, love of learning and commitment to academics in addition to their involvement in school and community activities and their ability to overcome difficult life circumstances. And they do everything in a setting that honors God, country, family, community and free enterprise. Students are nominated by teachers or other school personnel for making a difference in their homes, schools and communities.

Local program founder and event facilitator Karena Zermeno also represents one of the sponsors, Altura Credit Union. Backpacks filled with gifts, a Student of the Month award, certificates of recognition and much more were donated by the program’s sponsors to the award recipients. Each student was invited to the podium to share their personal story, past challenges and future goals with a room full of supporters that included principals, teachers, peers and family members, as well as community and school district dignitaries.

October’s students of the month from Hemet Unified School District schools are Brooke Benford, Olivia Lopez, Daniel Mendoza, Ubaldo Puente and Isabella Rivera.

San Jacinto Unified’s honorees for October are Melissa Jimenez and Joshua Ramirez.

Hemet Unified School District Brooke Benford West Valley High School selected Benford to be recognized this month for being an outstanding leader who exhibits a positive energy on campus. She is a spirit commissioner for student assemblies alongside her brother, a member of the dance and cheer teams and a leading actress for the theater department. She is also an International Baccalaureate student whose favorite subject is English.

Her teacher Shereen Johnson said she was always willing and able to assist in the classroom, and she appreciated Benford’s commitment to excellence.

“When you look at me from the outside, I seem like a very happy kid, and my extracurricular activities and my social skills make me seem like a bright light that shines on everything within my radius,” Benford said.

She shared that she has suffered from clinical depression and anxiety since the age of 12 and was suicidal when she was in eighth grade.

After embracing professional help from a counselor and therapist, Benford became more productive in high school. She plans to be a forensic psychologist to “lend a listening ear to those who need it and a helping hand to those who CLUB from page B-1 Earth Club vice president and senior Jacob Escobedo joined the club this academic year and explained more about how the composting program for CR&R works at the school. He said volunteers sort out trash into four bins: recycle, compost, landfill and liquid. CR&R transforms composted material into fertilizer for soil conditioning or biofuel to fuel their collection trucks. “Biofuel reduces greenhouse gas emissions, lowers air pollution, reduces dependency on fossil fuels and saves money on gasoline so CR&R can provide cheaper ways of recycling and composting,” Escobedo said. “Biofuels are renewable that come from plants/food/organic waste. That means biofuels can be produced over and over again unlike fossil fuels which are a limited resource.

Biofuels also reduce air pollution by lowering emissions of harmful pollutants like sulfur, particulate matter and nitrogen oxides compared to traditional gasoline or diesel fuel.”

Escobedo said he joined the club because he had been wanting to learn how to do more to protect the environment. “I realize the positive impact that biofuel has on our planet,” he said. Club secretary Dahlia Valerio is a senior who has been with the club since its inception. “I’ve always been interested in helping the environment and I got to bring things to the club while learning more about the effects of composting,” she said. Treasurer

Recipients of the Hemet/San Jacinto Student of the Month award for October are, from left, Joshua Ramirez, Olivia Lopez, Ubaldo Puente, Daniel Mendoza, Isabella Rivera, Melissa Jimenez and Brooke Valley News/StylePhotography by Alex Tapia Benford. are reaching out.” After thanking all the sponsors of the Student of the Month event and congratulating her peers on being recognized this month, she addressed the staff at West Valley and said, “Teachers and coaches can change lives and you guys have definitely changed mine for the better.”

Olivia Lopez Hamilton High School Principal Kari Sanchez proudly introduced Lopez, a student she has known since toddlerhood growing up in the community. Her nominating teacher, Mary Kleinvachter, said the active senior stays busy with Advanced Placement and CTE classes, athletics, leadership positions with many clubs and community service. She was also recognized by the College Board’s National Hispanic Recognition Program for her strong academic performance and high assessment scores.

“I enjoy volunteering with From the Heart,” Lopez said. “I love seeing the positive impact this organization has on our small town.”

She plans to major in civil engineering or something else within the STEM field. As a standout on her school’s CIF wrestling team, a shoulder injury during her sophomore year that sidelined her was devastating. Lopez said she started to feel selfish that she worried so much about this when there were people dealing with much more difficult problems. She felt she should be grateful for all the good things and opportunities she had.

Something she learned during this time that she will take to college is, “God gave me this day and I can either use it for good or waste it.

This quote speaks to me by reminding me that God gave us each day as a gift and it’s up to us to make the most of it,” Lopez said.

Daniel Mendoza Hemet High School’s top choice Nicole Martinez also joined at the start because she wants to make a difference. “We recently changed the bags from plastic to paper during breakfast and we offer our help in sorting the trash into the correct bins during lunch,” she said. “I hope by the time I graduate we can have more labeled bins around campus so students will recycle more.”

Senior Adrian Barajas joined the club when it was formed as did junior Jonah Jimenez. “I like the idea of getting educated about the environment, I think it’s really cool,” Barajas said. Advisor Solis said her role is more like a mentor as the students always have lots of ideas to share. She said, “Melissa is a go-getter and very driven.”

Living in Costa Rica from the ages of 2 to 7 and regularly visiting family there, is what sparked Vargas’ interest in sustainability. Being able to compare the environment of that country with this one allowed her to find the importance of sustainability in her habits and mindset. “Costa Rica, as one of the most sustainable places on earth, tends to do things like plant their food, conserve water, compost, and prioritize animal welfare,” Vargas said. “Over time I noticed that there were fewer and fewer monarch butterflies every time I visited. I later found out that they were being killed to be used in decorations that would be sold to tourists. That event, specifically, meant everything to me. Additionally, I noticed that every time I went, there were less and less trees.

Lastly, while living in California, I

this month is Mendoza, who at the end of his senior year will be a three-sport, four-year athlete. Principal Jeff Franks said he maintains a 3.6 GPA through dedication and hard work. His nominating teacher, BJ Edwards, said Mendoza leads by example and is positive for the culture of the campus.

“He has integrity as a student and athlete,” Edwards said, adding that his “favorite thing about Danny isn’t just his academics or the effort he puts into school every day but that he is a good human.”

Mendoza said his father is his number one fan who pushes him every day to be the best version of himself. He has played sports since the age of four.

“I try to bring all the school spirit I can; I always try to bring people together and keep a positive attitude,” he said. “The biggest lesson I’ve learned is that nothing in life is handed to you, you have to go get it yourself.”

Mendoza hopes to play football at the college level while studying kinesiology in pursuit of a career as a physical education teacher.

“After seeing a lot of the teachers and staff that work at our school, I’ve decided I do want to be a teacher,” he said.

Ubaldo Puente Tahquitz High School recognized Puente in October for his uncanny ability to make connections with adults and other students. He was nominated by multiple teachers who had many good things to say about him such as being a true Titan who is creative and spirited, someone who takes initiative, is a natural born leader and always lends a helping hand. Puente, also known as “Junior,” is ASB treasurer, emcees student assemblies, serves as the baseball team’s manager and is school site council president. He admitted to having conquered a “multitude of obstacles” in recent

years and shared a favorite quote: “No matter how far you get in life, never forget the passion that got you there.”

His dream school is the University of Utah where he hopes to study for a career as an accountant or actuary. His future plans also include opening a community food pantry.

Isabella Rivera Alessandro High School singled out Rivera for her level of maturity and positivity. Her nominating teacher, Lee Clark, said Rivera is a well-spoken and altruistic young woman who seldom let the trauma of her life overwhelm her as she moved to several states as a preteen, caring for her younger sister in every way possible. Rivera said when her parents finally got clean from their addictions, things improved but she still carries scars from the past experiences that resulted from her having to grow up way too young. Losing an older cousin to suicide was the catalyst that made her so resilient and pushed her to move forward.

“A significant life lesson I will take with me is that everything is changing; nothing is permanent.

Success is limitless and it begins with your imagination,” she said.

Rivera plans to be a criminal justice major in college with aspirations to become an attorney.

San Jacinto Unified School District Melissa Jimenez Mountain View High School’s Jimenez was nominated by counselor Justin Ryan who said she stands out for a lot of reasons. She is very self-aware but not self-centered, he said, adding that whenever there is an opportunity to serve, Jimenez is always the first person to sign up. Melissa is a voting member of the school site council.

“Being at Mountain View for a year and a few months has truly

helped me in many ways, from daily challenges that will prepare me for adult life to basic daily responsibilities,” she said.

After ending a 10-month long abusive relationship that had caused her to become depressed, Jimenez said the situation taught her some valuable lessons and she has moved on from the emotional toll it took on her. She is on track to graduate in January and plans to attend High Desert Medical College’s two-year program to become an OB/GYN ultrasound technician.

Joshua Ramirez San Jacinto High School chose to honor Ramirez for being a genuinely good-hearted person. His former teacher Jesse Spriggs said Ramirez’s service to the community impacts many. Two years ago, he was instrumental in organizing the student-led Tiger Den benevolence closet on campus, a place where students who have minimal amenities and necessities like clothing, shoes and hygiene products can go and privately get what they need. It has been visited by more than 60 SJHS students. Under his leadership, the district’s two middle schools have developed their own benevolence closets. Spriggs said he is moved by a Native American proverb that sums up Ramirez, “Blessed is he who plants trees under whose shade he will never sit.” Ramirez’s teacher Niki Gray said his thoughtfulness for others always warms her heart and that a C.S. Lewis’ quote reminded her of Ramirez, “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less.” Ramirez said becoming manager of the Tiger Den was a great opportunity for him to give back to his community.

“My parents provided the best even when circumstances weren’t always in our favor,” he said. “My older siblings shared with me the hardships they faced in the past.”

Ramirez said that even though he feels like in a way he has already impacted his community, he is not done yet.

“I feel like this is just the beginning,” he said. “My end goal is to create a community where everyone is thriving, and everyone feels empowered.”

Closing remarks Karena Zermeno said it was obvious that all of the students represented at the breakfast have so much love for others. San Jacinto Unified School District Superintendent David Pyle said the theme he heard emerge among the seniors being honored was the concept of change.

“It’s very fitting that the weather is changing outside,” he said.

“While a lot of things change, there are a lot of things that don’t change and those are empathy, character and selflessness, which today’s students represented.”

For more information, visit http://www.studentofthemonth.net.

Members of the Environmental Action Club, also known as the Earth Club, make paper flower bouquets to be sold at an upcoming fundraiser during the Dec. 8 Holiday Lights Festival at San Jacinto High School. noticed an increase in air pollution.

I hope that through all of my efforts, I’m able to help society find longterm solutions to the problem of environmental degradation.”

Like other members, Vargas does her part for the planet away from the club too. “At home, I sort my waste, garden, conserve water and electricity, use an electric kettle to heat water rather than the gas stove, walk and bike instead of drive whenever possible, and I minimize my consumption of goods such as clothes and plastic items,” she said. “While my success at being vegetarian has been on and off, I do decrease my consumption of meat and encourage my family to do the same. I believe it’s becoming increasingly important to encourage others to make environmentally friendly decisions.

Additionally, I enjoy reading books and even watching documentaries about sustainability.”

She credits her mother with

Environmental Science teacher and club advisor Maria Solis shares images of Earth Club members planting trees at the San Jacinto High Valley News/Diane A. Rhodes photos School campus. encouraging her sustainable habits and getting her interested in learning more. “She’s always made it a point to protect the natural environment, a quality that I admire,” Vargas said. “I learned about more in-depth environmental topics from my Mt. San Jacinto College Environmental Science dual enrollment class as well as from the Sustainable Summer program at Cornell University.”

Vargas plans to continue her awareness campaign as well as her education in this field when she studies environmental science, economics and politics at college with plans to become an environmental economist. Although she sees herself volunteering for larger organizations in the future, she

believes that individual efforts are equally important.

The club’s goals for this year include successfully running the composting program, fundraising, planting more trees on campus, educating people on environmental issues, having a guest speaker come in to talk about sustainability, creating a video showing students how to sort waste and hosting a community cleanup. To that end, the members plan to sell paper flower bouquets, environmental stickers and flower seed pops at the upcoming Holiday Lights Festival on Dec. 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. Open to the public, the San Jacinto High School event will offer food, music, activities and entertainment by several different groups on campus.

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Mediacom offers $60,000 in scholarships to high school seniors

Snap Circuits Lab to take place at the Ronald H. Online applications now available for students in all Roberts Temecula Public Mediacom areas Library WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – Mediacom Communications is offering $60,000 in scholarship support for high school seniors who plan to obtain further education. The scholarship program is in its 23rd consecutive year and Mediacom’s investment will award $1,000 World Class Scholarships to 60 high school seniors.

Scholarship recipients are given the flexibility to use the financial awards to support post-secondary college costs or vocational training from an accredited institution starting in the fall of 2024. Award selection is based on academic

achievement and leadership accomplishments.

Applications for Mediacom’s World Class Scholarships are available online at http://mediacomworldclass.com. Information has been sent to all high schools in areas where Mediacom delivers its high-speed internet services.

High school officials are asked to encourage seniors to submit applications on or before the Jan. 31, 2024, deadline.

“Our company makes it a priority to give back to communities in which we do business, and we believe one of the best ways is to

invest in promising young students who will be our future leaders,” Tapan Dandnaik, senior vice president of operations for product strategy and consumer experience at Mediacom, said.

Applicants do not have to be Mediacom customers but must live in the 22-state area served by Mediacom’s fiber-rich broadband network. A complete list of communities in Mediacom service areas is included with the online application. Inquiries may be sent to scholarship@mediacomcc.com.

Submitted by Mediacom.

TEMECULA – Does the teen in your life enjoy S.T.E.M. activities?

The libary staff suggests to have them join the teen program, Snap Circuits Lab, and learn the basics of circuitry boards Monday, Nov. 11, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Road, in Temecula.

Participants will be introduced to the different parts of a circuit board and guided through various experiments to get the hang of electronic circuits.

Sponsored by the Friends of the

Temecula Libraries, this program is for grades 7-12, and is limited to 14 participants. Advance registration begins two weeks before scheduled programs and events.

Register at the Library Reception Desk or by calling 951-693-8900.

For a full list of programs and offerings at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library, visit http://TemeculaCA.gov/Library and follow @TemeculaLibrary on social media for updates.

Submitted by Friends of the Temecula Libraries.

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The traditional game is also used to teach probability. Blevins holds two associate degrees in preengineering and Native American leadership, and a bachelor’s degree in environmental science. She is currently completing her master’s degree in environmental science with a focus on atmospheric science. Blevins enjoys working with Indigenous youth on STEM projects and her goal is to decolonize STEM spaces.

Kevin, who is currently in eighth grade, said he plans to pursue engineering with the Army Corps of Engineers or become a Navy SEAL, both things he learned about at the conference. The workshops he attended were, “Imagine working for the US Army Corps of Engineers, finding your people and a career” and “Indigenous Representation in the Navy: Honoring Warriors at Sea & STEM Opportunities.”

The students attended another workshop, called “The Future of AI and Indigenous People.”

“As AI continues to advance and permeate various aspects of our lives, it is essential to examine its implications for Indigenous People, considering our unique cultural, social and economic contexts. This Accenture panel will explore the opportunities, challenges, and potential risks associated with the integration of AI technologies. By doing so, we aim to foster a better understanding of how AI can be harnessed to benefit Indigenous People while respecting our rights, traditions and sovereignty,” according to the description.

The session was facilitated by Mark Hunter, managing director with Accenture, one of the world’s largest consulting firms. He also serves on the AISES corporate advisory council. He is a former AISES college chapter president and his current career journey started with a connection he made at an AISES National Conference.

The variety of workshops covered social and behavioral sciences, engineering, health and medical sciences, life sciences, geoscience, computer and information science, biological science, art, architecture and design, as well as research projects in these areas. There were also those that focused on professional and workforce development, education and student success and college and career readiness. This conference offers something for everyone and is a valuable opportunity for Indigenous youth to learn so much in one place.

Crawford said the group took some time out for sightseeing while in the area.

“We were able to walk the Riverfront Park,” she said.

A college and career fair was just one of the many STEM-related events at the annual American Indian Science and Engineering Valley News/Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians photos Society National Conference.

Soboba Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families youth arrived a couple of days before the start of the conference to take advantage of some of the activities provided specifically for middle and high school students.

Sign-ups for conference workshops and activities allowed participants to attend those which were of particular interest to them.

A STEM Activities Day was offered before the official start of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society National Conference in October.

STEM activities keep students busy in between workshops and other activities at the annual American Indian Science and Engineering Society National Conference in Spokane, Washington last month.

Located in downtown Spokane, Washington, the 100-acre park is considered an urban oasis. The Spokane River winds through the park and cascades over basalt rock and two dams to create the largest urban waterfall in the country. The

Crawford said.

Virginia, 12, is in seventh grade and said going to Riverfront Park was her favorite part of the trip but she did attend many of the workshops.

“I learned that computer people

group from Soboba enjoyed the Bloomsday Sculptures, the Looff Carrousel and the 15-minute Numerica SkyRide which descends over 200 feet across the river.

“We did go on the SkyRide to get a better view of the falls,”

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS To submit an upcoming community event, email it to valleyeditor@ reedermedia.com, put “attention events” in the subject line.

CHILDREN’S EVENTS Nov. 17 - Dec. 13 – 18th annual Menifee Santa’s Workshop and CalFire firefighters Spark of Love Toy Drive begins for children in need from 9 to 12 years of age. Unwrapped new toys can be dropped off at the Menifee Community Cupboard, 26944 Cherry Hills Blvd., Sun City or call Debbie Manion at 951-206-2722.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Nov. 17 -30 - Letters to brave men and women to the U.S. Military forces at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Road. Send a letter to a letter to a serviceman by stopping by the library and drop off your unsealed letter that will be shipped to American Veterans, reserve and active.

Introduce yourself or talk about yourself in the letter and give your address if you wish.

Nov. 17 -Dec. 17 MilVet begins its Holidays for Heroes Toy Drive for military and veterans families campaign. Sponsorship opportunities available. MilVets headquarters at 33040 Antelope Drive, Suite 114 or see milvet.org/donate/p/santasponsor or milvet.org Nov. 18 - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Menifee Trot for a Cause Fun Run at Central Park, 30268 Civic Plaza Dr., Menifee. $10 entry fee. Raise funds for local worthy causes.

Nov. 18 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wildomar and Holt Ministries Community Annual Turkey Giveaway at the Elks Lodge 2591, 33700 Mission Trail Road, Wildomar. Music and Prayer drive-thru only. 1,000 turkeys to give away.

Nov. 23 – 11:30 a,m, and 1:30 p,m, Free Thanksgiving Meals for Menifee at the Kay Ceniceros Center, 29995 Evans Road, Menifee.

Two meal times set. Reservations needed at the Kay Ceniceros Senior Center Front Desk, 951-672-9673.

Dec. 2 - 4 - 8 p.m. Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Bazaar at Mt. San Jacinto College Menifee, 28237 La Piedra Road, Menifee, with parade applications open, Register at https://forms.office.com/g/ FyLGBdFiY or volunteer for You Matter booth.

Dec. 7 –8 a.m. Legislative Breakfast at the American Legion Hall, 26628 Potomac Drive, Sun City.

Guest speaker at The Honorable

Randall S. Stamen, Riverside County Veterans Treatment Court.

Dec. 7 5:30-7:30 p.m. ValleyWide Gingerbread House Night at the Marion V. Ashley Community Center, 25625 Briggs Road, Mernifee. Also Winter Youth Basketball sign up.

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 – Line dancing classes are held Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Lake Elsinore/ Wildomar Elks Lodge, 33700 Mission Trail, in Wildomar across from the Animal Friends of the Valleys.

Classes have a DJ with learning levels beginning to intermediate.

Have fun and exercise at the same time at $5 per lesson. Contact Joyce Hohenadl at 951-674-2159 ONGOING – Sun City Civic Association Monthly Square Dance sessions are held Sundays from 1:30-5 p.m. at 26850 Sun City Boulevard.

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 the California Department on Aging at 800-5102020 for help.

ONGOING – The Riverside County COVID-19 Business Assistance Grant Program is accepting online applications for business grants up to $10,000 at 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 in the northwest corner of Kalmia/ Cal Oaks at the Interstate 215 exit in Murrieta.

ONGOING – Temecula’s Farmers Markets are offered in Old Town Temecula Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon, 4100 Main 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 allowed.

WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS, NOTICES Nov. 17 - Dec. 15 ‘Tis the season to “Shop Local” in Menifee!

The City of Menifee encourages residents and visitors alike to shop at the wide variety of businesses throughout the city for all their holiday needs. From dining and entertainment to beauty and giftgiving, Shop Local Menifee has lined out 45 fun ways to shop locally See menifeebusiness.com/45days for an interactive calendar of ways to support local businesses this holiday season.

Nov. 17 -Jan. 5 – 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Friday - Sunday. Dorland Mountain Arts associate artists’ fine art exhibit at the gallery. Public welcome at 36701 Hwy 79 South Temecula.

See www.dorlandartscolony.org for more information.

Nov. 18 - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

- Thanksgiving The Nature Education Foundation Volunteer Thank You Lunch at The Alley Way, 24810 Washington Ave. Murrieta.

Nov. 19 - 7 p.m. An Evening of Gratitude at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. 29725 Bradley Road, Menifee. Bring nonperishable foods for the Community Cupboard.

Nov. 22 - 3-6 p.m. Line dancing

class with Nita at Vitagliano Vineyards and Winery, 36101 Glenoaks Road, Bldg. D. Temecula. Public welcome.

ONGOING – Want to help deployed American troops remotely?

Help shop for the most needed items without leaving home as an easy way to help support deployed men and women by purchasing items remotely and having them delivered to MilVet at designated drop-off locations for packing. All items on the list are special requests from deployed military men and women. MilVet is a nonprofit organization that holds monthly packaging events at different community locations in the area. For drop-off locations and packaging locations, visit http://www.milvet. org/military-care-packages.

ONGOING – Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Meeting meets the third Monday of each month at the MaryPhillips Senior Center, 41845 Sixth 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.

ONGOING – Menifee Community Services offers online driver’s education courses for a $21.95 fee.

The course includes animated driving scenarios, instructional videos, sample tests, 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 – 10-11:30 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.

ONGOING – Homeless veterans can receive free help by dialing 877-424-3838 for 24/7 access to the VA’s services for homeless, at-risk veterans. Chat is confidential for veterans and friends. Visit http:// www.va.gov/homeless.

ONGOING - The Dorland Scribblers meet the second Sunday of each month from 1-3 p.m. at 36701 Highway 79 South, Temecula, CA 92592. We welcome fiction, non-fiction, poets, memoir, and screenwriters. We host writing-craft discussions; attendees may read up to a five minute excerpt from their work for feedback / critique. RSVP at https://www.dorlandartscolony. com/sunday-scribblers.html

Movie review: ‘The Marvels’

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The fall from glory of the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues with “The Marvels.” This is not to say that this movie is the “worst” the MCU has ever put out (for one thing, there’s no M.O.D.O.K. in sight), but the franchise has seen better days, both commercially and creatively. I think the problem lies with its middling ambition.

It tries to upgrade elements that had been previously relegated to the small-screen when it probably should have made the hard decision to downgrade some big-screen elements.

When villain Dar-Benn (Zawe Ashton) tears a hole in the universe, Carol “Captain Marvel” Danvers

(Brie Larson) goes to investigate and is countered by Dar-Benn’s minions. Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) works on solving the problem from a space station under the supervision of Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson). Meanwhile, teenager Kamala “Ms. Marvel” Khan (Iman Vellani) just hangs out in her room in Jersey City, fantasizing about using her mutant powers to help the Avengers, especially Captain Marvel.

Suddenly the three switch places and are instantly in different settings. Without trying, they switch places several more times, ending up on the alien planet, the space station, or Kamala’s family home.

Carol’s cat-like pet Goose also gets see MARVELS, page B-5

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Thanksgiving among the vines and outdoor tree lighting ceremony coming to South Coast Winery Resort & Spa

TEMECULA – South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, located in the heart of Temecula wine country, sets the gold standard of excellence, producing thousands of awardwinning wines since its inception in 2003. A winter holiday destination for locals and guests from far and near, the resort will offer a Thanksgiving buffet served in the woodbeamed, cozy and elegant The Vineyard Rose Restaurant, where

wine lovers can enjoy the winery’s distinguished collection. Then, Sunday, Nov. 26, the resort throws its annual spectacular, ticketed Tree Lighting Ceremony – complete with refreshments, holiday beverages, family-focused activities and a jolly visit from St. Nick.

The Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet at The Vineyard Rose Restaurant will be offered Thursday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Vineyard Rose Restaurant’s Thanksgiving brunch buffet starts with guests visiting the appetizer table for assorted artisan cheese and charcuterie with seasonal compotes and relishes, veggie display of asparagus, grilled baby carrots, baby squash, broccolini, cucumber, roasted potatoes, hummus and ranch or blue cheese dressing, as well as breakfast breads, assorted muffins and cinnamon rolls. The seafood display features shrimp, mussels, clams and sauces, ahi poke pups with goma wakame – seaweed salad – and pickled ginger. There is also smoked fish including indian candy salmon, smoked scallops and smoked salmon. Salads are Caesar salad and spinach salad with dried cherries, hazelnut, gorgonzola and muscat vinaigrette. The mains table offerings are cinnamon raisin pancakes, corned beef hash and rotisserie chicken with roasted mirepoix and chicken jus. Traditional sides include mashed potatoes, sage and pancetta stuffing and green beans almondine. The carving station satisfies hearty eaters with pork loin with whole grain mustard jus,

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three people are basically in the same place (hence why the inexperienced Kamala needs to be on the spaceship), but separations are inevitable. On the other hand, and this is learned through experience, the system also means that one can swap themselves out for another if the situation calls for the other person’s powers.

It’s fun watching the characters having to adapt to new settings in the midst of an action sequence.

It’s also fun watching them train to become fluent in switching.

They visit a planet at one point where people only communicate in musical numbers, and of course that’s fun. A sequence toward the end with Goose is one of the most fun Marvel has ever put out. And yet the film never succeeds on a level higher than “fun.”

“The Marvels” lacks the gravitas that one expects from the MCU – especially on the big screen. Heck, it lacks the characters one expects from the MCU on the big screen.

Yes, Captain Marvel had her own movie back in 2019 and was an important part of “Avengers: Endgame,” but so far the adult version of Monica Rambeau and the entire character of Ms. Marvel haven’t been proven outside of streaming on the small screen. And I think a streaming series would have been a better fit for this chapter of the MCU. Given some of the qualms I have with “The Marvels,” a streaming series makes total sense. The movie’s visit to singing planet Aladna seems rushed, maybe it could get its own episode. A minor conflict about Carol never return-

The annual tree lighting ceremony at the South Coast Winery Valley News/Courtesy photo courtyard will take place Sunday, Nov. 26.

caught up in the switching, as do some of the similarly-bewildered henchmen, who nevertheless keep the battle going. After much confusion and hijinks, the day is won, but Carol, Monica, and Kamala all need to convene on a spaceship to sort things out. They determine that using their light-based powers at the same time is what causes the switch. They’d like to get a better handle on the matter, but Dar-Benn needs to be stopped before she tears the whole universe apart.

The film’s action sequences mostly consist of the trio doing what they can with their individual powers, even though their individual powers may not be what’s needed at the moment. Staying close together means that the same

traditional turkey with gravy and cranberry sauce and prime rib au jus with creamy horseradish sauce.

There’s an omelet station with an array of filling choices such as diced ham, bacon, jalapenos, spinach, mushrooms, cheese and more. For the yummy ending to the Thanksgiving feast, chef choice desserts will definitely please all family and friends.

The cost is $79 for guests 12 and over and $39 for guests five to 11.

Reservations are required at OpenTable at https://www.opentable. com/r/the-vineyard-rose-at-southcoast-winery-temecula, or by calling 951-719-8356. The Vineyard Rose Restaurant will serve a Turkey Dinner Special and its regular dinner menu from 5:30-9 p.m.

The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Courtyard at South Coast Winery will be held Sunday, Nov. 26, from 5 to 8 p.m.

This annual South Coast Winery Resort & Spa event is a favorite of locals and of guests who are enjoying a stay at the resort for the Thanksgiving holiday. It’s a time for seasonal fun, foods and activities

ing to Earth to see Monica could be further explored instead of briefly mentioned and forgotten, all seemingly because an outline of the script called for a dramatic moment. Dar-Benn herself could be developed beyond a thousandyard stare that’s practically begging to be mocked. Most importantly, home viewing is more conducive to the hangout atmosphere where these characters thrive. I know that the MCU can produce hits for both the movies and home, but it needs to make better decisions about which properties should be which.

Grade: C “The Marvels” is rated PG-13 for action/violence and brief language.

Its running time is 105 minutes.

Contact Bob Garver at rrg251@ nyu.edu.

for the whole family, as well as the opportunity to have photos taken with Santa Claus. The outdoor Tree Lighting Festival is highlighted by wonderful, seasonally inspired fare, assorted Christmas cookies and a hot chocolate and dessert bar. There are tractor rides, horse and carriage rides, face painting, a petting zoo, arts and crafts and plenty of photo ops. The thrilling tree lighting begins at 6 p.m. Beer, wine and Christmas cocktails will be available for purchase. Every year, South Coast Winery Resort & Spa gives back to the community and is proud to be an official Toys for Tots drop-off location. Guests are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys to donate to less fortunate children.

Tickets are $40 for guests 13 and older; $20 for children ages four to 12; complimentary for ages three and under. Pricing is inclusive of taxes and gratuities. Tickets are required for this event and may be purchased at http://store.wineresort. com/events.

Submitted by South Coast Winery Resort & Spa.

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Education Murrieta’s 11th annual Field MSJC shares tribute to those who serve information on future Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR developments at ‘State of the College’ The Murrieta Field of Honor, paying tribute to heroes – those who served or are serving in the United States military, law enforcement, fire and other first Mt. San Jacinto College shared responder posts, plus personal news about various new suc- heroes – opened to the public Satcesses, initiatives, programs and urday, Nov. 9. new building projects at its annual More than 2,000 3-foot by State of the College, held Friday at 5-foot American flags are on disMSJC’s Menifee Valley Campus. play at Murrieta’s Town Square Park, all recognizing those who see page D-4 served along with personal heroes.

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Murrieta City Council members, staff and dignitaries tried to find shade under the Murrieta-branded canopies and underneath trees to escape the heat on the existing Town Square Park stage during a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 6.

A year from now, if all goes to plan, a visit to the same spot will be well shaded and newly upgraded as the ceremony Wednesday served as the official groundbreaking of improvements to be made at Town Square Park.

The expansive property that sits at the heart of the city’s services offices and city hall will undergo construction beginning after the first of the year with a completion date set for November 2020.

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Temecula Valley Hospital earns 11th ‘A’ hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group TEMECULA – Southwest Healthcare Temecula Valley Hospital earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care.

Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.

“We are honored to be recognized for the 11th time with an ‘A’ Grade by The Leapfrog Group, as one of the safest hospitals in the United States,” Darlene Wetton, CEO of Temecula Valley Hospital, said. “This prestigious distinction pays testament to our longstanding commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes.

I congratulate and commend all our hospital and medical staff for their unwavering dedication to making patient safety a number one priority. This kind of achievement involves a lot of moving parts, brought together by skilled professionals working in coordi-

Temecula Valley Hospital earns “A” hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for Valley News/Courtesy photo excellence in patient care. nation to reach a common goal.

The strength of our teamwork here at TVH amazes me.”

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program exclusively based on

hospital prevention of medical errors, infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day nationally. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually in the fall and spring.

“Earning an ‘A’ Grade means Temecula Valley Hospital made a true commitment to put patients first,” Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group, said. “We congratulate the leadership, Board, clinicians, staff and volunteers that all had a role to play in this achievement.”

To see Temecula Valley Hospital’s full grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit http://HospitalSafetyGrade.org and follow The Leapfrog Group on Twitter, Facebook and via its newsletter.

Southwest Healthcare is a comprehensive network of care with five hospitals and multiple convenient ambulatory locations serving our community. With more than 7,000 skilled and talented care providers across the region, all dedicated to the highest standards, the network’s goal is to

provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services.

Learn more at http://www.SouthwestHealthcare.com.

Founded in 2000 by large employers and other purchasers, The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization driving a movement for giant leaps for patient safety. The flagship Leapfrog Hospital Survey and new Leapfrog Ambulatory Surgery Center Survey collect and transparently report hospital and ASC performance, empowering purchasers to find the highest-value care and giving consumers the lifesaving information they need to make informed decisions. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, Leapfrog’s other main initiative, assigns letter grades to hospitals based on their record of patient safety, helping consumers protect themselves and their families from errors, injuries, accidents and infections. For more, follow on Twitter and Facebook, and sign up for the newsletter.

Submitted by Temecula Valley Hospital.

Healthy Valley Foundation Hospice of the Valleys awarded CHAP welcomes Jennifer O’Farrell Accreditation MURRIETA — Community According to Dr. Leslee Cochrane, (CMS), CHAP has the regulatory as new executive director Health Accreditation Partner, Inc., Executive Medical Director of authority to survey agencies pro-

Jennifer O’Farrell has been appointed as the new executive director of Healthy Valley Foundation. Valley News/Courtesy photo HEMET – The Healthy Valley Foundation announced the appointment of Jennifer O’Farrell as its new executive director.

O’Farrell’s extensive experience as a community organizer and bridge builder positions her to lead the foundation’s initiatives in promoting good civil discourse, inclusivity and understanding among diverse community members.

Under her leadership and a track record of 20 years in the nonprofit industry, the Healthy Valley Foundation said it was reaffirming its commitment to serving the community by enhancing the overall health and well-being of the valley and supporting a stronger and more connected community.

O’Farrell said she is deeply committed to promoting respectful communication and will lead the foundation’s efforts to encourage collaborative initiatives that create lasting positive change in the community.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer O’Farrell as our executive director. Her expertise in collaborating with diverse stakeholders, identifying new initiatives and working locally and statewide to advance the mission of the Healthy Valley Foundation through the development of a more healthy and resilient valley,” Board President Dr. Christi Barrett said. “We are confident that her leadership will elevate our collective impact work and strengthen our role as the convener for the Valley.”

O’Farrell’s knowledge lies in facilitating productive conversations and building bridges between communities. Her commitment to promoting respectful communication aligns seamlessly with the foundation’s values, making her an invaluable asset to the organization.

“I am deeply honored to be part of the deep history and future of the Healthy Valley Foundation,” O’Farrell said. “I look forward to collaborating with our dedicated team, partners, and community members to further the foundation’s mission of fostering understanding and promoting overall community well-being.”

The Healthy Valley Foundation said it is grateful to the community for their continued support and looks forward to a future of impactful community initiatives under O’Farrell’s guidance.

The Healthy Valley Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the overall health and well-being of our community.

For more information, visit http:// www.healthvalleyfoundation.org.

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(CHAP) announced that Hospice of the Valleys has been awarded CHAP Accreditation under the CHAP Hospice Standards of Excellence.

CHAP Accreditation demonstrates that Hospice of the Valleys meets the industry’s highest nationally recognized standards. The rigorous evaluation by CHAP focuses on structure and function, quality of services and products, human and financial resources and long term viability. Simply stated, adherence to CHAP’s standards leads to better quality care.

In September of this year Hospice of the Valleys’ CHAP surveyor made an unannounced site visit.

Hospice of the Valleys, “We are proud to announce that Hospice of the Valleys received a glowing review from the surveyor with zero deficiencies!”

CHAP is an independent, notfor-profit, accrediting body for community-based health care organizations. Created in 1965, CHAP was the first to recognize the need and value for accreditation in community-based care. CHAP is the oldest national, community-based accrediting body with more than 9,000 agencies currently accredited nationwide. Through “deeming authority” granted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

viding home health, hospice and home medical equipment services, to determine if they meet the Medicare Conditions of Participation and CMS Quality Standards. CHAP’s purpose is to define and advance the highest standards of communitybased care.

Hospice of the Valleys provides a variety of compassionate hospice care services to patients and their families in Southwest Riverside County and Fallbrook.

For additional information, contact Hospice of the Valleys at 951200-7800.

Submitted by Hospice of the Valleys.

Why preventing diabetes should be a priority at all ages

Valley News/Courtesy photo Dr. Archana Dubey UnitedHealthcare of California More than 96 million Americans live with a potentially life-altering condition – yet many of them are unaware they even have it.

That condition is prediabetes, which in up to 70% of cases develops into diabetes. Today, more than 37 million Americans already live with diabetes, which if left untreated can contribute to a host of health issues. In California, 9.9% of adults over age 18 have been diagnosed with diabetes.

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Diabetes alters the body’s ability to create energy from the food you eat and can develop in several forms.

Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body cannot produce insulin on its own, typically due to genetic factors, and accounts for approximately 5% of all diabetes cases. Type 2 diabetes accounts for up to 95% of all cases and develops when the body can’t use the insulin it produces, typically due to inactivity and poor nutrition.

Taking steps to avoid or more effectively manage this condition should be a priority for people of all ages. For November’s American Diabetes Month, here is important information to consider.

Diabetes in children While type 1 diabetes was historically known as juvenile diabetes, that term is no longer truly applicable due to the surging prevalence of type 2 diabetes among children.

Type 2 diabetes in children can lead to health issues in the short- and long-term, including depression, eating disorders, eye damage, heart disease and more. To help young people reduce the risk of develop-

ing type 2 diabetes, make activity a priority. Whenever possible, go for a 15-minute walk after meals, which can help the body move sugar from the blood into the muscle cells to help avoid blood sugar spikes.

Diabetes in adults The number of adults with diabetes has more than doubled during the last two decades. Living with prediabetes, being overweight, not getting enough physical exercise and being over age 45 all put people at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes. For working-age adults with this condition, it’s critical to consistently track blood sugar levels, ideally with a continuous glucose monitor. In fact, a growing number of health plans are starting to cover this type of technology, which uses a sensor, often worn on the abdomen, to continuously read glucose levels and transmit the data to a smartphone.

Diabetes in older adults Nearly 30% of adults 65 and older live with diabetes, which increases the risk for certain cancers and cognitive impairment, such as Alzheimer’s disease. Staying active and eating a balanced diet is crucial, including a focus on consuming healthy proteins such as chicken, fish or turkey; non-starchy fibrous vegetables like broccoli, green beans or carrots, and a moderate amount of carbohydrates including brown rice, sweet potato and whole-grain breads or pasta. Interval eating may also be a strategy to consider, including waiting at least an hour after waking up to eat breakfast and avoiding food within three hours of sleep.

For many people, type 2 diabetes is largely preventable with lifestyle modifications, such as a nutritious diet, consistent exercise and maintaining a healthy weight.

Understanding your risk factors and staying on top of your health – starting during childhood and as you age – may help you prevent or better manage type 2 diabetes.

Dr. Archana Dubey is chief medical officer of UnitedHealthcare of California.

Submitted by UnitedHealthcare of California.

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FBA names Sen. Seyarto as its Legislator of the Year

Sen. Kelly Seyarto, right, accepts the Legislator of the Year award from the Family Business Association of Valley News/Courtesy photo California.

SACRAMENTO – The Family Business Association of California this week awarded state Sen. Kelly Seyarto, R-Murrieta, with its Legislator of the Year award for his leadership in efforts to restore the ability of parents to pass along homes and business properties to their children without incurring potentially massive property tax bills.

“Due to rapid inflation in property values, immediately reassessing family ranches, businesses and homes to current market values often forces the younger generations to sell their family homes and businesses to pay the higher property taxes,” Robert Rivinius, executive director of FBA, said.

“Family businesses are the foundation of the state’s economy and

our communities, and the state should not be making it harder for family businesses to continue from one generation to the next.

Sen. Seyarto deserves our thanks for taking the lead in this effort to protect family businesses.”

Seyarto introduced a measure this year that would have asked voters to reinstate voter-approved protections that allowed the inheri-

Corrections

In the Nov. 10 issue of the Valley News, we ran a business profile on BMW Management and the Myers family that contained a number of errors. The corrections are as follows: • Sally’s parents founded Richie’s Real American Diner and own/operate the Temecula and Murrieta locations.

• The Myers own/operate the Richie’s Real American Diner in Rancho Cucamonga.

• The Myers do not own/operate Texas Roadhouse in Menifee.

They are joint-venture partners.

• The Myers do not own businesses in Texas.

• The Myers Sizzler and Rancho Cucamonga Richie’s Diner serve Certified Angus Beef brand steaks. There is a difference between Certified Angus Beef brand steaks versus angus steaks.

• Sizzler does not offers meals up to $93.49 or any price close to this amount.

• Menu prices are the same at each BMW Sizzler restaurant.

• Bryce Myers’ title is Operating Principal.

• Correct spelling is Myers (not Meyers).

Valley News understands the importance of delivering accurate content to our readers and are taking steps to improve our review process. Valley News regrets these errors.

tors to maintain their parents’ or in some cases grandparents’ property valuations and tax levels. These protections were narrowed or repealed altogether by Proposition 19 in 2020.

Because Proposition 19 took effect just three months after the measure was enacted, many taxpayers were caught unaware and forced to sell their homes and other property. Many affected taxpayers only became aware of Proposition 19’s changes while grieving the death of a parent or grandparent that resulted in an inheritance of property.

Opposed by powerful public employee unions, the measure, Senate Constitutional Amendment 4, failed passage in the Senate Governance and Finance Committee in May.

“I am honored to receive this recognition from the Family Business Association,” Seyarto said.

“SCA 4 had one purpose, to restore protections for taxpayers and to keep the intrusive reach of the government away from their family inheritance.

“As we know, Prop. 19 resurrected the death tax at a time when we should be making it easier for Californians to inherit property without asking them to absorb the burden of additional taxes. Upward economic mobility cannot be achieved unless we let people own what they create through decades of hard work. I want to thank the FBA for their advocacy and support for California’s families,” he said.

Submitted by State Sen. Kelly Seyarto.

Small Business Saturday gains momentum in Riverside County with board of supervisors proclamation

Riverside County Board of Supervisors and Suzanne Holland, director for the Riverside County Office of Economic Development, recognize Valley News/Courtesy photo small businesses for Small Business Saturday.

RIVERSIDE – The Riverside County Board of Supervisors presented a proclamation recognizing the importance of small businesses in Riverside County Tuesday, Nov. 7.

Small Business Saturday, a

nationally recognized shopping event, is set to take place this year Saturday, Nov. 25. Riverside County is taking the initiative to further emphasize the significance of shopping local and supporting small businesses.

Two Riverside County small businesses were present to accept the proclamation at the county board of supervisors’ meeting.

Cesar Jimenez, CEO of Jimenez Mexican Foods, and Leticia and Oscar Davila, owners of Eastbrew Café, accepted the proclamation.

The proclamation recognizes the invaluable contribution of small businesses to the county’s economy and quality of life and symbolizes the county’s commitment to small businesses and the partnership between local entrepreneurs and the county’s leadership.

“We are thrilled to see the Riverside County Board of Supervisors once again acknowledge the vital role of small businesses in our county, which make up 96.4% of our nearly 77,000 businesses,” Suzanne Holland, director for the Riverside County Office of Economic Development, said. “This proclamation not only underscores the importance of supporting small businesses but also serves as a testament to the resilience

and determination of our local entrepreneurs.”

Small Business Saturday is a fantastic opportunity for residents to explore the diverse offerings in Riverside County, discover new local shops and eateries and find unique gifts for the holiday season.

By choosing to shop local, residents can have a direct and positive impact on Riverside County’s economy, creating jobs, stimulating economic growth and adding character to our communities.

“As a small business owner, I understand firsthand the trials and triumphs that come with building and sustaining a business,” Third District Supervisor Chuck Washington said. “Small Business Saturday is more than just a day of transactions; it’s a celebration of the dreams, hard work and aspirations.”

“As a former small business owner, I recognize the immense value and dedication that these enterprises bring to our county’s economic landscape,” Second

District Supervisor Karen Spiegel said. “Small Business Saturday is not just a day; it’s a testament to our collective support for the backbone of our community.”

Small Business Saturday in Riverside County highlights job creation, supports the local economy, fosters community building projects and offers unique handmade, one-of-a-kind finds.

Riverside County residents are encouraged to share their Small Business Saturday experiences on social media using the hashtag #ShopRiversideCounty.

By spreading the word about the importance of shopping local and the amazing offerings within Riverside County, residents can ensure that Riverside County’s small businesses continue to thrive.

For information about small business resources, reach out to the Riverside County Office of Economic Development at 951955-8916 or bizhelp@rivco.org.

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When it comes to products, check with unbiased experts to make sure your loved ones are getting the best (and safest) value for their money.

As you start taking over caregiving duties, approach your family member gently. If other family members have been helping with caregiving, it’s important to respect what they have done and build from there. They may want to remain in the caretaking team, but simply need additional help. Or they may be burnt out and need to step away for other reasons and will be happy to pass along their expertise to a new caregiver.

If your loved one requires help due to age or advanced disease, be gentle as you step into a caregiving role. Recognizing the need for help can be a difficult part of the aging process. Use questions rather than statements during difficult conversations and honestly explain the signs that you’ve noticed. Don’t overstep your boundaries, always use patience and respect during interactions.

Moving is almost always stressful and can be particularly so when you’re also concerned about the well-being of a family member or friend. Don’t get so caught up in the frantic pace of moving that you rush into a mortgage. A trustworthy lender should sit down with you to calculate a realistic monthly payment based on your debt-to-income ratio. You can get an idea of what to expect by combining your existing monthly debt and dividing the total by your gross income for the month.

It’s also important to consider your employment in this transition.

Many people are enjoying remote work situations right now. However, if you are planning to move your business, this will play an important role in your housing decisions.

Once you decide whether to buy or rent, begin your moving plans as quickly as possible. Clearly label all of your boxes so that you know what pertains to your business, because you will need to get things set up quickly once you arrive.

There are benefits to renting rather than buying a place near your loved one. You can bypass much of the stress and work that is part of a bigger, more permanent move as you focus your energy on taking care of your family member.

Renting will buy you more time to research neighborhoods and homes to purchase in the future. Explore rental listings and filter by cost, type of home, and other amenities.

Self-care is an important part of ensuring that you’re able to provide help. This is true as you prepare to become a caregiver and is vital as you work directly with your friend or family member. From finding a new home and moving to spending long hours providing personal care, it’s important that you recognize the emotional and physical requirements of these new tasks.

Becoming a caregiver is a generous and wonderful thing to do for another human being, but do ensure that you take care of yourself so that you can accomplish your undertaking.

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Senior student athletes sign their National Letters of Intent

Great Oak High School held a signing day ceremony for their 11 student athletes that will be playing and continuing their education at the collegiate level after graduating in 2024.

JP Raineri Spor ts Editor This time of the year always comes so quickly. National Signing Day and the early signing period kicked off last week with the early signing period coming to a close Wednesday, Nov. 15. By this time next week there will be dozens of local college prospects ready to finish out their year with less stress surrounding their college decisions.

Wednesday, Nov. 8, was the first National Signing Day of the 202324 school year. This marks the first time that a high school senior can sign a binding national letter of intent with an NCAA, NCCAA or NAIA college, committing in writing to attend that school in exchange for a commitment from the school to receive financial aid and scholarships.

Several schools in our area held ceremonies last week to honor their athletes who signed during this period. The next signing day will come in February of 2024.

Paloma Valley baseball players, Ayden Harrison, Jake Wells, and Chapman Weber signed their National Letter of Intent at a ceremony held Wednesday, Nov. 8.

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The most exciting signings came from Liberty High School, who are graduating their first-ever senior class. Great Oak had the largest signing ceremony of the area schools with 11 student athletes signing the NLI. Here is a look at the colleges and universities to which many local student athletes will be reportedly taking their talents, as reported by school athletic directors. If you know of a student athlete that is playing at the next level and did not get recognized in the paper this week, send more information to sports@reedermedia.com.

CHAPARRAL Camryn Brown, girls lacrosse, Northern Michigan Madison Johnson, girls volleyball, UC San Diego Morgan Johnson, girls volleyball, Bethune-Cookman Mauriana Rayford, girls volleyball, Lamar Julianne Torres, softball, Rhode Island see SIGNING, page C-5

Student athletes from Murrieta Mesa signed their National letter of Intent to play their sport and continue their education at the collegiate level after graduating in 2024.

Prep Football: Quarterfinal round recap

Murrieta Valley QB, Bear Bachmeier, rushed for 96 yards and a touchdown and threw for 170 yards and another touchdown in the Nighthawks 53-52 win over Rancho Cucamonga in the quarterfinal round of the CIF Southern Section Division 2 playoffs.

Valley News/Andrez Imaging JP Raineri Spor ts Editor The high school football season is coming to an end, wrapping up almost immediately after the dishes get dirty for Thanksgiving.

The quarterfinal round took place last week and the most climactic

social media filled game came from Murrieta Valley, playing in Rancho Cucamonga last week.

The Nighthawks were trailing by one point in the second overtime, when Murrieta Valley decided to go for two points, as opposed to going into another overtime.

“It was win or go home at that

point,” says head coach George Wilson. “We were confident we had the momentum, and it went our way with that last run up the middle.”

To p - r a n k e d N i g h t h a w k quarterback, Bear Bachmeier, who had 96 yards rushing and a touchdown and threw for 170

Dorian Hoze scored the final two-point conversion for the Nighthawks in their 53-52 win over Rancho Cucamonga in the quarterfinal round of the CIF Southern Section Division 2 playoffs Friday, Nov. 10. Valley News/Andrez Imaging yards and another touchdown, handed the ball off to Dorian Hoze, who ran in the 2-point conversion.

The score gave Murrieta Valley a 53-52 double-overtime win over top-seeded Rancho Cucamonga in their CIF Southern Section Division 2 quarterfinal bout.

The call wasn’t one that was an

immediate by the officials, but when they did signal that the conversion was good, it sent both sides into a frenzy. Murrieta Valley was filled with excitement; Rancho Cucamonga was not. see FOOTBALL, page C-3

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Austin Gorrell tournament matriarch to be laid to rest before games begin JP Raineri Spor ts Editor

RIVERSIDE – This is one of those articles that are never fun to write, especially when it hits so close to home, and even more so when it involves someone you know personally. The Valley News has been reporting on the Austin Gorrell Memorial Baseball Classic since the 2015 passing of Kerry and Gina Gorrell’s oldest son. While I was the head baseball coach at Murrieta Mesa (20172020), my wife and I personally got to know the Gorrells on a friend level and can attest to how much their love and support for our baseball community means to everyone involved.

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At one of the past tournaments, Adam, Gina, and Kerry Gorrell stand at a tree planted in Austin’s name. Gina passed away from pancreatic cancer at her home in Riverside County on Friday, Oct. 27.

Valley News/Courtesy photos dorm room, Austin, a freshman playing baseball for the University of Nevada, had been diagnosed with a heart condition called cardiomyopathy. The diagnosis came during his preseason physical administered by the school’s athletic department in 2015.

His sudden death shook the Inland baseball community and that is when the Austin Gorrell Memorial Baseball Classic was created. Austin’s family and friends wanted to not only help honor Austin, but to also help local players with scholarship opportunities for college.

The tournament, which takes place at this time every year, suffered another tremendous loss two weeks ago when Gina, who had been battling pancreatic cancer for almost four years, lost her battle. Gina was surrounded by close friends and family when she passed away at her home in Riverside County on Friday, Oct. 27.

“She was the toughest woman I know,” says Kerry. “She was working on this year’s tournament all the way up to the evening before she passed. That’s how much it meant for her to spread not only our families love to the young high school players playing the game, but Austin’s as well.”

Gina will be laid to rest Tuesday, Nov. 14, at the Grove Church in Riverside. The service is at 10 a.m. and open to any and all that want to pay their respects, but there is a catch, pun intended.

“Gina said that nobody should

wear black,” Kerry stated. “She wants people to go in their closets and get the brightest thing they have. She loved her family and friends and wanted to have a celebration, and that’s what we are going to do.”

Kerry and his oldest son Adam, who currently works for the Los Angeles Angels organization, will immediately head back into tournament mode the day after laying to Gina to rest.

“She was the backbone of this tournament, and we made a pact to see this through,” says Kerry.

“While (Adam) and I will do our best, along with our team of family and friends, we could never do what she did behind the scenes. We know the both of them (Austin and Gina) will be overseeing things from above, and that gives us the strength to do this in both of their honors now, and for as long as we can.”

The tournament will open with the annual Home Run Derby Friday, Nov. 17, at Ryan Bonaminio Park in Riverside starting at 5 p.m. This year 47 teams are signed up to play, which tops last year’s mark of 42.

“We just keep growing, and it’s a testament to what Gina was doing every year to bring more and more attention to the tournament,” added Kerry. “She was having a hard time internally when she had to turn teams away, but because of what went into the tournament itself, there are a lot of moving pieces, and she was pretty stuck on a certain number. When

Gina Gorrell, who has been the backbone of one of the largest preseason prep baseball tournaments in the area, named in honor of her son Austin, passed away from pancreatic cancer at her home in Riverside County on Friday, Oct. 27.

Gina and Kerry Gorrell, as well as Dino Ebel (second from the right) current third base coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers, stand with Valley News Sports Editor, JP Raineri, and his wife Ann (far left) at Ryan Bonaminio Park.

I mentioned adding more teams, she wanted to punch me, but with all that has happened, I opened it up and we are close to 50 teams, which is awesome!”

Area high school teams competing this year include Great Oak, Chaparral, Heritage, Citrus Hill, Liberty, Temescal Canyon, Paloma Valley, Murrieta Mesa,

Murrieta Valley, and Vista Murrieta.

A complete tournament recap will be online at www.myvalleynews. com the week of Thanksgiving.

To find out more information about the event, visit www. austingorrellbaseballclassic.com.

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

Liberty girls’ tennis defeated in CIF-SS team finals JP Raineri Spor ts Editor CLAREMONT – The CIF Southern Section playoffs for the sport of girls’ team tennis ended this past weekend for our final local team, the Liberty Bison. What started off with 169 teams being assigned to postseason contests, ended with six divisional team champions. Action kicked off with wildcard round matches on Tuesday, Oct. 31. First round matches in all divisions got underway Wednesday, Nov. 1, culminating with the six divisional finals at home sites, Friday, Nov, 10.

Liberty (19-3) earned the No. 1 seed in Division 6 after capturing the Mountain Pass League title and defeated Knight (6-7) in the opening round of action. The Bison were the only local team to catch a seeding.

The top three Southwestern League teams all opened up with first round victories as well, with six of the nine area teams all advancing to the second round.

With the semifinals taking place Wednesday, Nov. 8, Liberty was the only local team left in the hunt, as they prevailed over Western Christian 11-7. With that win, the Bison punched their ticket to the finals Friday, Nov. 10, in Claremont, where they fell to Woodcrest Christian, 11-7. It would be the strong doubles play that

helped the finals champions jump ahead quickly to an early lead, which they never relinquished.

Their overall performance helped the Royals capture the program’s first-ever section title.

The Bison were led by their No. 1 singles player, freshman Katie Lee, who won each of her sets 6-0.

Liberty reached the finals in just their third season, which says a lot about the program and it’s coaches.

A complete recap of the road each local team took is posted here: CIF SOUTHERN SECTION GIRLS TENNIS PLAYOFFS Division 1 No local teams Division 2 First Round Temecula Valley - 10, Troy - 8 Vista Murrieta - 10, Sunny Hills -8 Great Oak - 14, Capistrano Valley -4 Placentia Valencia - 10, Temescal Canyon - 8 Second Round Temecula Valley - 10, Cypress - 8 Santa Barbara - 10, Vista Murrieta - 8 Calabasas - 13, Great Oak - 5 Quarterfinals Laguna Beach - 12, Temecula Valley - 5 Division Three No local teams Division Four Mayfair - 14, Paloma Valley - 4

After reaching the finals in just their third-ever season, Liberty fell in the CIF Southern Section Division 6 girls’ tennis championship against Woodcrest Christian at the Claremont Club Friday, Nov. 10.

Valley News/Courtesy photo Division Five Century - 12, Tahquitz - 6 Citrus Hill - 10, Lancaster - 8 Second Round Citrus Hill - 10, Marshall - 8 Quarterfinals Citrus Hill - 9, Valley Christian -9 In games it was tied 66-66. A tie breaker was used, and VC won 11-7.

Division Six Liberty - 15, Knight - 3 Linfield Christian - 14, Edgewood -4 Second Round Liberty - 12, Bishop Diego - 6

Linfield - 12, Rubidoux - 6 Quarterfinals Liberty - 11, Linfield - 7 Semifinals Liberty - 11, Western Christian -7 Finals Woodcrest Christian - 11, Liberty –7 The CIF Southern Section individual tennis tournament will begin Monday, Nov. 20. More info can be found online at www. cifss.org.

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

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SPORTS

Lakers give local fans a sneak peek while practicing at Pechanga

Exercise and basketball skills training for local tribal youth happened Oct. 18 in Temecula as a part of the Los Angeles Lakers shootaround at the Pechanga Community Center.

The Los Angeles Lakers shootaround at the Pechanga Community Center included exercise and basketball skills training for local tribal youth Thursday, Oct. 18, in Temecula.

Valley News/Andrez Imaging

Los Angeles Lakers player Austin Reaves takes photos with fans during the team shootaround at the Pechanga Community Center in Temecula.

Participants in the Los Angeles Lakers shootaround and skills training all posed for a group photo at the Pechanga Community Center in Temecula.

JP Raineri Spor ts Editor TEMECULA — Prior to the Lakers being 4-5 to kick off their season, the purple and gold brigade made quite a few stops throughout the West Coast during the preseason. The most important, at least to local fans, was their much-anticipated preseason practice stop at the Pechanga Recreation Center on the Pechanga Indian Reservation in Temecula Thursday, Oct. 18.

Players and coaches participated in a shoot around and scrimmages inside the Tribe’s recreation center gym, which was a closed session that only tribal youth and members of the reservation were allowed to watch. Earlier in the day, Lakers Youth Foundation coaches hosted a basketball clinic for about 100 children aged 6 to 18. Coaches tested the youngsters mettle with running, sprinting, dribbling, shooting drills, and special skills

drills. The youths wore specially designed t-shirts for the day, and had big, bright smiles as they concentrated on the coaches’ drills.

This is the ninth year the Lakers have held a team shoot around at the Pechanga. Due to COVID and other preseason engagements, this visit was the Lakers’ second to Pechanga in the past five years.

The team had a busy preseason after hosting home games in Las Vegas, Anaheim, Los Angeles, and Thousand Palms while playing another in San Francisco.

“It’s great to be back,” said Lebron James afterwards. “We have a special relationship with our fans here.”

After the shootaround the staff at Pechanga held a special casino night at the pool area for the team, their families, and tribal members to benefit the Lakers Youth Foundation. Pechanga has been a longtime donor to the Lakers Youth Foundation and sponsor of the Los Angeles Lakers.

The team held their first practice at Pechanga in 2010 at the newly built recreation center.

The team was so impressed with the facility and the hospitality provided by the Pechanga Indian Reservation that they made it a yearly scheduled event to come back year after year to raise money for charity. James and a few teammates could even be found at the blackjack tables giving lessons to some of the younger members throughout the night.

As for their gameplay, the Lakers were cautious with the workloads of James and Austin Reaves: James because he is entering his 21st NBA season and Reaves because he played deep into the summer with Team USA during the FIBA World Cup. “It was another successful year here in Temecula,” said Lakers head coach Darvin Ham. “Our focus was to continue to polish up some of our offensive stuff and some of our defensive stuff, and

FOOTBALL from page C-1 Videos immediately hit social media with talk of the call being one that was gifted to the Nighthawks, other videos showed Rancho Cucamonga’s frustration pouring onto the field with a bit of chaos ensuing. Enough so that the police had to escort both teams to their locker rooms after the game. This wasn’t the first time both teams had met this season. Murrieta Valley (9-3) lost to Rancho Cucamonga 29-27 in their season-opener, so tensions were already high going into the game. The Nighthawks will now host Mission Viejo in the semifinals this week.

Representing their same city, Murrieta Mesa also had a big win in the quarterfinals of the CIF-SS Division 6 playoffs. The Rams beat La Habra 28-14 in a penalty filled game, mainly on the part of the Highlanders who had 13 penalties for 130 yards. Recent San Diego State baseball commit, C.J. Moran, ran for 94 yards for Murrieta Mesa, and put the Rams on top with his second rushing touchdown late in the third quarter. Murrieta Mesa would hold on to win and will now be home to face Mira Costa in the semifinals Friday, Nov. 17. Mira Costa beat Cypress 45-27 in their

LeBron James exits the Pechanga Community Center in Temecula following the Lakers pre-season shootaround Thursday, Oct. 18. we did just that.”

This week, the Lakers play the Trail Blazers, the Grizzlies, and the Kings. Unfortunately, James was already ruled out for last Sunday’s home game against the Portland Trail Blazers with a left calf contusion. It is the first missed game of the season for the 38-yearold. He suffered the injury in their

122-119 in-season tournament victory over the Phoenix Suns.

The duration of how long he will be out was yet to be determined by the time this article went to print.

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

Also playing in the semifinal round will be Hemet (9-3), traveling to Torrance High School (8-4) in a Division 10 matchup, and Orange Vista (8-3) will host Western High School (11-1) in Division 5. *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? Want to leave a game note? Let us know if your school is inside our coverage area and would like to be mentioned.

Send local sports tips/updates by email to sports@reedermedia. com.

Murrieta Mesa defeated La Mirada 28-14 in the quarterfinal round of the CIF Southern Section Division 6 football playoffs.

Valley News/File photo quarterfinal matchup last week.

Four local teams from the Valley News coverage area remain in the hunt. The remainder of the action from last week was reported as follows: QUARTERFINAL ROUND FRIDAY 11/10 Division 2 Murrieta Valley - 53, Rancho Cucamonga - 52 (2 OT) Division 5 Orange Vista - 49, San Jacinto - 17 Division 6

Murrieta Mesa - 28, La Habra - 14 Division 10 Hemet - 38, Elsinore - 13 Division 11 Quartz Hill - 40, Linfield Christian - 16 Division 14 Artesia - 21, Santa Rosa Academy - 12 8-Man, Division 2 California School for the DeafRiverside - 72, Cal Lutheran - 26 Faith Baptist - 59 Cornerstone Christian – 28

Linfield’s Drew Taylor (9) stops Quartz Hill’s running back from advancing the ball in their Division 11 quarterfinal playoff game Friday, Nov. 10.

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State volleyball playoffs: No local teams remain after semifinal round JP Raineri Spor ts Editor TEMECULA – It was an exciting couple of weeks in the local girls’ volleyball world. Four teams from our area made it to the semifinals, two made it to the finals, and one walked away with a Southern Section Division title.

Unfortunately, that one team that was the last team standing decided their season was officially over at that point. Temecula Prep, which won the CIF Southern Section Division 8 title, opted not to compete in the state tournament last week.

According to one of the area’s top prep volleyball beat reporters, Derryl Trujillo, he felt Temecula Prep would have been at least in the Division 4 bracket. “It’s an interesting choice to do all that work to win a section title and then opt out. They were likely a low seed in that bracket.”

When asked what prompted the opt out, head coach Donald Reyes, who has been with the Patriots since 2009, said, “There were some internal things (we) needed to work on, which we need to leave internal. So, we felt it was best to opt out.”

Rancho Christian received the No. 9 seed in the Division III regional bracket after advancing to the Southern Section’s Division 5 championship match. The Eagles traveled to Poway (No. 9 seed), who reached the San Diego Section’s Division 1 semifinals.

Without one of their top players in Savannah Thomas, who had a prior commitment, it would be Poway that would set the tone for the night by jumping out to a 16-0 lead in the first set Tuesday, Nov. 7. That was a huge gap before Rancho Christian could get on the board. Handicapped by the loss of their top player the Eagles remained over matched falling in three straight sets 25-10, 25-12 and 25-12.

Linfield Christian was given the No. 7 seed in the Division IV regional bracket after reaching the Southern Section’s Division 6 semifinals. The Lions hosted Wildwood (No. 10 seed), the Southern Section’s Division 7 runner-up and had their hands full in their first two sets of their first-round playoff match Tuesday night. That is when Anna Roth (28 kills, 10 digs) stepped up her game and helped lead the Lions to a reverse sweep of Wildwood (2325, 19-25, 25-23, 25-13, 15-11).

Roth was also named Ambassador League Player of the Year.

Adding to Roth’s fire was Charys Hong (11 kills, 13 digs) and Brooklyn Pierce who finished with 45 assists and 6 aces.

Linfield Christian made the trip

Liberty head coach Natalie Canales goes over a play with her team in a recent playoff match.

Valley News/File photo to Mammoth Thursday, Nov. 9, for their second-round regional match.

A win there would have put them in the semifinals, since in the State tournament there is no quarterfinal round, but after winning the first set 25-19, they fell in three straight sets to the Huskies, 18-25, 23-25, and 23-25.

Liberty was the final local team to get a bid, taking the No. 7 seed in the Division V bracket after reaching the Southern Section’s Division 8 semifinals. The Bison hosted and defeated Rosemead (No. 10 seed), the Southern Section’s Division 9 runner-up.

It took five sets, with the final two points in their last set (16-14 victory) coming from a side out and an error from Rosemead that sent the Bison into the next round.

Kailee Tracy led the team with four aces while Paige Rash was the kills leader with 18, followed by Kierstynn Vogt, who drilled home 11 kills. Senior libero Dakota Jove led Liberty on defense with 33 digs. In their semifinal matchup, the Bison fell to Oceanside in

three-straight sets, 14-25, 19-25, and 16-25.

With the CIF State Finals taking place November 17 - 18, no local teams advanced far enough in the Regional brackets to obtain a bid.

With the end of the season officially here for our area teams, the RSA Volleyball Classic, presented by the Riverside Sheriffs Association, will take place Saturday, Nov. 18, at Notre Dame High School in Riverside. Match time is set for 4 p.m.

This will be a classic matchup between Class of 2024 standouts from the Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Coach Villafana from Rancho Christian will lead the RivCo All-Stars while Coach Flowers from Redlands will head up the San Berdoo All-Stars.

Rosters will be included in next week’s issue.

Visit www.cifstate.org for the remainder of the State Regional Tournament info.

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

Rancho Christian’s Laci Moss (8) and Sophia Duguid (17) team up at the net for the Eagles in their CIF Division 3 State Regional loss to Poway Valley News/David Canales photo Tuesday, Nov. 7.

Senior Charys Hong digs the ball in Linfield’s 3-2 victory over Wildwood Tuesday, Nov. 7, in Temecula.

Valley News/Time Stood Still Photography

Sophia Duguid tries to lead a shorthanded Rancho Christian squad against Poway in the CIF Division 3 State Regional girls’ volleyball tournament Valley News/David Canales photo Tuesday, Nov. 7.

Ava DeGrave celebrates Linfield’s victory in the first round of the CIF State Regional Division 4 playoffs.

Valley News/Time Stood Still Photography

Rising stars revealed; RSA Volleyball Classic Class of 2024 rosters unveiled

JP Raineri Spor ts Editor

RIVERSIDE – It’s a time for celebration and recognition as the rosters for the highly-anticipated RSA Volleyball Classic Class of 2024 (TEAM Riverside vs.

TEAM San Bernardino) have been officially unveiled. These exceptional players have been chosen for their outstanding skills, leadership, and their commitment to uplifting the local volleyball community.

The RSA Volleyball Classic, presented by the Riverside Sheriffs Association, is a marquee event that annually spotlights the most promising volleyball talents in the region. It’s not just about the game; it’s about celebrating the individuals who exemplify excellence both on and off the court.

This year’s Riverside County team will be coached by Rancho Christian’s Luci Villafana as both teams will feature a stellar lineup of players who have not only demonstrated their prowess in volleyball but have also made significant contributions to their communities. Their inspiring journeys toward success have set them apart as true role models.

Riverside County Team Rylie Sengdara, Roosevelt - L Miliani Villarreal, Vista Murrieta -L Rebeca Marquez, La Sierra - L, OH Anna Roth, Linfield Christian

Vista Murrieta’s Megan Herbert, pictured here last season at Toro in the CIF-SS Division 2 semifinals, is one of five senior Broncos selected to play in the upcoming RSA Volleyball Classic.

Valley News/Jerry Soifer photo.

The RSA Volleyball Classic will take place at Notre Dame High School in Riverside Saturday, Nov. 18.

Valley News/Courtesy photo - OPP Isabel Wold, Hillcrest - S Kira Guzman, Ramona - S Katrina Catalan, Vista Murrieta - S, OH Jayla Johnson, Santiago - S Angelina Viscario, Norte Vista - MB Megan Herbert, Vista Murrieta - MH Lilliana Montes, Vista Murrieta - MH Sara Garcia, Chaparral - MH Morgan Johnson, Chaparral -

MB Delaney Jones, Temescal Canyon - OH Kyleigh Moore, Vista Murrieta - OH Havannah Vogel , Elsinore - OH, MB Kiya Waters, Beaumont - OH San Bernardino Team Coach Flowers, Redlands Diana Castro, Redlands - MB Macie Bishop, Rancho Cucamonga - MB Sarai Ross, Cajon - MB

Savannah Curtis, Chino Hills - MB Christianna Roberts, Oak Hills - MB Julia Tolstova, Redlands - OH Alyssia Pelayo, Grand Terrace - OH Taylor Wilson, ACA - OH Mackenzie Cerwin, Rim of the World - OH Sophie Allison, ACA - OH Faith Di Mola, Excelsior Charter - OH Kiera Andrews, Etiwanda - S Melissa Monterrezo, Rancho Cucamonga - S Gianna Beck, Summit - S Lindsey Cupersmith, Citrus Valley - L Sienna Lopez, Chino Hills - L

Torey Barnthouse, Yucaipa OPP Each player selected for the RSA Volleyball Classic will receive a custom jersey, a tangible symbol of their achievement. Additionally, the stakes are high for the Most Valuable Player (MVP), who will be honored with a cash scholarship.

It’s a recognition of their dedication and hard work.

The event will take place at Notre Dame High School in Riverside Saturday, Nov. 18. Match start time is set for 4 PM. Tickets are $12 for Students, $14 for General Admission.

The RSA Volleyball Classic has also gone digital, with promotional content posted on social media platforms. Follow @IESportsNet for the latest updates, player highlights, and event news. For any questions, further information, or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out via email to eddie. talbertjr@foxsports1350.com.

Your support and enthusiasm are vital to the success of the RSA Volleyball Classic.

“As we eagerly anticipate this year’s showdown, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2024 and look forward to a day filled with exciting volleyball action and inspiring stories,” says Eddie ‘Eternal’ Talbert Jr., On-Air Personality at Fox Sports AM1350.

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

by Fox Sports AM1350.

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EVMWD renames headquarters building in honor of former board member Philip R. Williams

LAKE ELSINORE – The Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District announced the renaming of its headquarters building to the “Philip R. Williams Administration Building” in recognition of Philip R. Williams’ 23 years of dedicated service as a board member of EVMWD. The district hosted a Community Dedication Event Thursday, Nov. 2, to unveil the new name and celebrate his enduring legacy.

“It’s a fitting tribute to name the EVMWD Headquarters after a man who embodied the District core values of professionalism, enthusiasm, integrity, inclusiveness and stewardship,” Board President Andy Morris said.

Williams was first appointed to the EVMWD board June 24, 1998, representing Division 4. He was elected for four-year terms in 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2020. Over the years, William’s c o m m i t m e n t t o E V M W D ’s mission and the communities it serves has been exemplary.

He served as EVMWD’s board president for multiple years, in addition to his roles on various committees, affiliated boards and local organizations, further strengthening the district’s ties within the community.

“Today we honor one of Lake Elsinore’s sons, Philip Williams.

He would not have asked for this pomp and circumstance in his honor.” Chance Edmondson, vice president for EVMWD, said. “Phil left a huge legacy and reputation, especially that of being a leader, not only to the district, but the entire community. Leader’s success is growing others, and Phil

did that. We miss you Phil.”

Throughout his tenure, Williams played a vital role in facilitating numerous historical milestones, including his involvement in the Recycled Water Task Force, which led to the use of recycled water as replenishment water for Lake Elsinore in 2002, as well as the installation of a groundbreaking municipal solar energy project.

He was instrumental in initiating the rate assistance program, securing grants and funding for water reliability and sustainability projects and played a key role in critical cooperative and settlement agreements.

“During Phil’s tenure, he brought an unparalleled level of expertise and insight to our board meetings. His leadership style was characterized by humility and a genuine commitment to our community. We are all grateful for his lasting impact,” Board Treasurer Harvey Ryan said. “I had the privilege of working 18 years alongside an individual of immense integrity and vision. He was a true friend and confidant, and his legacy is a testament to who he was.”

Williams’s dedication extended through challenging times, periods of unprecedented growth, drought, regulatory challenges and the coronavirus pandemic. His vision, innovation and resourcefulness elevated EVMWD’s reputation as one of the most highly recognized and honored water districts for its financial and operational efficiencies and conservation efforts.

“Phil Williams’ legacy goes far beyond his accomplishments; it’s

The Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District headquarters building has been renamed the “Philip R. Williams Administration Building” in recognition of Williams and his service as a board member of EVMWD Thursday, Nov. 2.

Valley News/Courtesy photo the values he lived by,” Board staff, local, state and federal Division 4 as his replacement.”

Director Darcy M. Burke said. “He representatives. His unwavering Phil Williams died in November loved his family and community, dedication and tireless efforts 2022. The board of directors of unapologetically, and that love earned him the respect and EVMWD expressed their profound made him a good husband, father, admiration of all who worked sorrow for his loss and their deep leader, business owner and to alongside him. appreciation for his impactful us, friend. Generations to come “In Phil, we lost not just a contributions and his 23 years of will now know his name, and the colleague, but a dear friend,” dedicated service. Williams was community is forever changed by Board Director Jack Ferguson not only a devoted public servant his heart.” said. “His passion for our mission but also a loving husband, father, I n a d d i t i o n t o h i s m a n y was infectious, and his legacy grandfather, friend and cherished professional accomplishments, will continue to inspire us as we member of the EVMWD family Williams was known for his carry on his work. The board and and the community. His absence unwavering commitment to I extend our heartfelt condolences will be deeply felt. diplomacy, professionalism to the Williams family. Having Submitted by Elsinore Valley and fairness, fostering strong known Phil for many years, it is a Municipal Water District. relationships with the district’s humbling and true honor to serve

Toast the holiday season with these wine, spirit trends

Valley News/Adobe Stock photo RIVERSIDE – The holidays are a time to gather with family and friends, sharing memorable meals while toasting with something special in your glass. So, what will everyone be sipping on this holiday season?

As the world’s preeminent wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits experts have put together a list of the hottest beverage trends this holiday season.

“I love this time of year for bubbles, it brings a festive spirit to any party,” Laura DePasquale, senior vice president of sales and commercial operations of artisanal wine at Domaine & Estates Artisanal Wines, a division of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, said. “Prosecco is a wonderful Thanksgiving wine.

It is the ‘chef’s kiss’ of residual

sugar on the finish that makes it a perfect partner for the sweet and savory flavors of a traditional Thanksgiving meal, and it is not a budget buster. Splurge a little more and look for DOCG level Prosecco. It is higher quality, super tasty and just a few dollars more than DOC level.”

From cool cocktails to expert Thanksgiving wine recommendations and holiday gift ideas, here’s a taste of some holiday beverage trends people can expect to see this year.

Holiday beverage trends 2023 Wine-based cocktails, such as sangria, spritz, mulled wine, sbagliato, punch and red wine hot cocoa are expected to gain popularity during the holiday season.

The popularity of sparkling wines continues to rise year-round,

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with a significant spike during the holidays. People are likely to consume more sparkling wines, such as Champagne and prosecco, during the 2023 holiday season.

Whiskey, both from the U.S. and Japan, is expected to be a popular choice for holiday warmth, whether enjoyed neat, on the rocks or in hot cocktails with seasonal flavors.

Consumers will continue to seek out tequila that is made of 100% blue agave from Mexico for the flavor and affordability through the end of the year.

Wine varietals for Thanksgiving 2023 Palomino and moscatel grapes in various sherry styles are recommended for pairing with Thanksgiving meals, providing a versatile accompaniment to turkey, duck or game birds.

A cabernet franc is suggested for its balance of red fruits, herbaceous notes and earthiness, complementing turkey and a variety of side dishes.

Grenache-based red wines, such as chateauneuf-du-pape, gigondas and vacqueyras from France, are recommended for pairing with traditional Thanksgiving meals.

Praised for its versatility with sweet and savory Thanksgiving dishes, prosecco is a perennial favorite.

Traditionally, this is the top wine to pair with turkey because it is usually lighter than a cabernet or merlot, and its earthy, berry flavors match well with poultry. It is also a good idea to have both red and

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white wine with dinner.

Holiday 2023 gifting ideas Limited time releases from suppliers can make for great gifts, sparking conversation as collector’s items.

Single barrel whiskeys and other unique spirits are appreciated for their one-of-a-kind nature.

Consider gifting from lesserknown categories such as Calvados – apple brandy distilled

in Normandy, France – or a rhum agricole – distilled from fresh pressed sugarcane juice. You could also gift them a wine made from the pecorino grape, which has notes of jasmine, peach and a hint of salty minerality and crisp bright acidity, paired with books, glassware or playlists that match.

Submitted by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits.

NFPA urges extra caution when preparing your Thanksgiving feast, by far the leading day of the year for home cooking fires RIVERSIDE COUNTY – The National Fire Protection Association urged added caution when cooking Thanksgiving Day, by far the leading day of the year for home cooking fires. In 2021, an estimated 1,160 home cooking fires were reported to U.S fire departments on Thanksgiving Day, reflecting a 297% increase over the daily average.

“Thanksgiving is a hectic holiday with multiple dishes cooking and baking at the same time, along with lots of guests, entertaining and other distractions that can make it easy to lose sight of what’s on the stove or in the oven,” Lorraine Carli, vice president of outreach and advocacy at NFPA, said. “With all these factors at play, it’s not surprising that the number of cooking fires spikes so dramatically.”

Overall, cooking is the leading cause of U.S. home fires and injuries, and the second-leading cause of home fire deaths.

Unattended cooking is the leading contributing factor in cooking fires and fire deaths.

“Keeping a close eye on what’s cooking and minimizing the likelihood of getting distracted are key steps people can take to ensure a festive, fire-free holiday,” Carli said.

Additional tips and recommendations from NFPA to help cook safely on Thanksgiving include never leaving the kitchen while cooking on the stovetop.

Some types of cooking, especially those that involve frying or sautéing with oil, need continuous attention. When cooking a turkey, remain at home and check it regularly. Make use of timers to keep track of cooking times,

particularly for foods that require longer cook times.

Keep things that can catch fire like oven mitts, wooden utensils, food wrappers, and towels at least three feet away from the cooking area. Avoid long sleeves and hanging fabrics that can come in contact with a heat source.

Always cook with a lid beside your pan. If a small grease fire starts, smother the flames by sliding the lid over the pan, then turn off the burner. Do not remove the cover because the fire could start again. Let the pan cool for a long time.

For an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door closed.

Only open the door once you’re confident the fire is completely out, standing to the side as you do. If you have any doubts or concerns, contact the fire department for assistance.

Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the stove and areas where hot food or drink is prepared or carried. Hot foods and liquids should be placed away from table and counter edges.

In addition, NFPA strongly discouraged the use of turkey fryers that use cooking oil, which can cause devastating burns.

For a safe alternative, NFPA recommends purchasing a fried turkey from a grocery store or restaurant or buying a fryer that does not use oil.

For this release and other announcements about NFPA initiatives, research and resources, visit the NFPA at https://www. nfpa.org/About-NFPA/PressRoom/News-Releases.

Submitted by National Fire Protection Association.

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REGIONAL NEWS

Highway Update

Caltrans to upgrade High Speed Weigh-in-Motion System, repave Interstate 10 Tony Ault Staf f Writer In a newly announced highway project, the California Department of Transportation will soon begin work in June 2024 on a $5.6 million project to replace and upgrade the existing High Speed WeighIn-Motion System, Changeable Message System and perform paving operations on Interstate 10 in Riverside County.

The project was awarded to RE Chaffee Construction Inc. of Wrightwood. Crews will be working in Coachella Valley on the I-10 from .4 miles to .6 miles east of Dillon Road.

The Weigh-in-Motion system measures the weight of a passing commercial truck and can sense or tell the driver to either check in at the nearest open weigh station or go on his way. It is why some semi or large trucks can pass an open weigh station because they have a proven record of following weight limitations or are unloaded; otherwise, they are subject to a misdemeanor.

Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in June 2024 with the hours of operation: Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists on the freeway should expect lane and shoulder closures, bringing the lanes down to one lane in each direction. Short intermittent highway closures may take place, as needed, for equipment movement. Signage will be in

place at both ends of the work zone alerting motorists of construction work. Use caution. The project is expected to be complete by fall 2024.

Anza/Aguanga Caltrans is working on the $5.2 million slurry seal and rumble strips maintenance project on state Route 371 from Aguanga through Anza in Riverside County.

This project will involve dig outs, slurry seal operations, striping and installation of safety rumble strips on the inside and outside of the lanes in both directions.

Weather permitting. Crews will be performing slurry seal operations on SR-371 from the junction of state Route 79 and Route 371 to the junction of Route 74 and Route 371.

Be advised that slurry seal applications need two to four hours for materials to cure properly before roadway can be utilized. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect for slurry seal operations. There may be intermittent, short term closures for equipment relocation and construction staging purposes.

No long term closures are planned. Speed limits are reduced throughout the construction zone.

The California Highway Patrol will be on scene to assist with traffic control and safety.

Hemet/Mountain Center Caltrans continues work on the $51.6 million corridor

improvement project on Route 74/Florida Ave., in Hemet.

This project will repave and rehabilitate 49 lane miles, install Traffic Management Systems, upgrade curb ramps, sidewalks and driveways to Americans with Disabilities Act standards, enhance bike lane signage and striping and upgrade 29 bus pads within the project parameters.

Work zone is in and near Hemet on Route 74 from Winchester Road to Fairview Avenue for the project length of 11.2 miles.

Crews are performing dig outs and prepping of curbs and driveways for Americans with Disabilities Act upgrades. Be advised that entry areas with more than one driveway access will close one driveway at a time and direct traffic to other accessible entry points.

Entry areas with single driveway access will be constructed in two phases, closing one-half of the driveway at a time, to keep entry access open at all times. Eastbound Route 74 from Lyon Avenue to Gilbert Street will have the outside lane closed, through this area, during construction of the ADA ramps, curbs and gutters for safety of the crews and motoring public.

Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., with occasional weekend work.

In the same area, Caltrans continued work on a $3.4 million emergency project to remove and replace culverts, perform rock scaling and install safety measures

at culverts in both directions on Route 74 in Hemet. Current work is taking place at Blackburn Road.

Total project area is on Route 74 from just east of View Lane to just east of Strawberry Creek Bridge.

The project length is 6.4 miles.

Hours of operation are Monday to Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tentatively, Sunday work may take place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Crews continue constructing the box culvert and concrete barriers.

New culvert will increase flow capabilities and decrease potential flooding during inclement weather.

One-way traffic control with flagging operations will be in place for motorists. Expect delays up to 15 minutes.

Lake Elsinore Caltrans continues work on the western Route 74 in Riverside County from the Riverside and Orange County border to Monte Vista Street just west of Lake Elsinore. Crews will perform work in various locations throughout the project zone. One-way traffic control with escorts will be in place from 8 p.m. to 9:59 p.m.

During the hours of 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., the route will be closed to through traffic. Residents and commuters will need to utilize the alternate routes to go around the closure each night beginning at 10 p.m. Access through the work zone will be prohibited during the previously stated hours.

Work will also take place nightly, east of the county line on Route 74, Monday through Friday.

Residents on Tenaja Truck Trail or west of Tenaja Truck Trail, including the Ortega Oaks RV Park and Campground and The Candy Store, will be directed to Lake Elsinore, and will not be given access to go through to Orange County during the hours of 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Residents at Long Canyon and Decker Canyon will be directed to Lake Elsinore and will not be given access to go through to Orange County during the hours of 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Be advised, you will experience long waits and delays due to construction operations. Please wait for the designated escort through the construction zone.

Please obey all posted signs and traffic instructions, including the escort, as CHP will be on location and citing any offenders.

Moreno Valley Caltrans work conitnues on the $2.7 million bridge upgrade on Route 60 in Moreno Valley. This project will remove and replace the damaged girders on the westbound Theodore Street Overcrossing. The Theodore Street Bridge remains closed as crews make progress on repairs and the replacement of girders on the overpass in Moreno Valley at Route 60. No freeway closures are scheduled at this time. All work will remain on the overpass during the day from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The project is expected to be complete by early winter 2023.

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

One veteran’s 30-year struggle reaches victory with help from county Veterans’ Services office

RIVERSIDE COUNTY – It’s not easy to ask for help. U.S. Navy veteran and Moreno Valley resident, Daniel Martinez, 68, was accustomed to giving support, not receiving it.

Supporting other veterans is how he spends his days. From connecting veterans to help through his nonprofit, United Veterans Corner Resources, to taking veteran addicts to recovery

meetings, Martinez is dedicated to serving others. He even volunteers with 22 a Day, a national veteran suicide prevention nonprofit.

After several serious bouts with depression and substance use himself, Martinez knows firsthand the painful mental health state many veterans are in, and he vows to help them on their journey.

Yet, when it came time to advocate for himself, he felt alone.

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Martinez was 16 years old when he joined the Navy. He was stationed off the shore of Cambodia on the U.S.S. Mobile during the Vietnam War and was subjected to the terrible physical and mental consequences of war – including exposure to asbestos and Agent Orange. He was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder; however, he couldn’t access the benefits he needed from the U.S. government.

After 30 years of fighting for his right to advanced mental health treatment and lung disease treatment, he sought help from Adam French, the county’s assistant director of Veterans Services.

“It was the first time I let someone do something for me,” Martinez said. “That guy is a blessing to a lot of veterans.”

French submitted a benefits application package that included letters of support from elected officials.

“I also asked the clergy at St. Christopher to pray over me and bless the papers before we submitted them,” Martinez said.

After 30 years of denials from the federal Veterans Administration, Martinez won benefits – and all within 30 days of involving the Riverside County Veterans Office. Benefits even included a Vietnam War service medal, which had been previously denied to Martinez for years.

“It was so healing to win my case,” Martinez said. “My quality of life is so much better now. I’m more joyful and I’m getting the treatment that I need. My advice to young veterans is to open up.

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U.S. Navy veteran and Moreno Valley resident Daniel Martinez, right, and Adam French, left, assistant director of Riverside County Veterans Services, attended the Operation Greenlight ceremony.

Valley News/Courtesy photo go through the process of getting benefits with you. If you’re going to battle, go to battle with them.”

The Riverside County Veterans’ Service Office helps more than 50,000 veterans like Martinez each year identify, register for and receive benefits available because of their military service.

“I had the great honor and privilege of serving as a naval officer and pilot for seven years, during which time I was deployed to the North Atlantic and Japan,” Board Vice Chair C h u c k Wa s h i n g t o n , T h i r d District Supervisor, said. “Family separation and mental burdens are real, in addition to physical tolls.

As Veterans Day approaches this week, I want our entire Riverside County veteran community to know that the county is here to

support you with obtaining state and federal benefits that you so clearly earned for the selfless service you gave to our country.”

The Riverside County Veterans’ Services Office has three fulltime locations in Riverside, Indio and Hemet. The department also rotates office hours a few days per week or month in the areas of Beaumont, Blythe, Corona, Murrieta and Palm Springs.

Call to make an appointment Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Riverside office is at 951-955-3060; the Hemet office is at 951-766-2566 and the Indio office is at 760-863-8266.

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From The Heart annual Holiday Dinner raising funds for Christmas gifts

From The Heart Christian Women’s Ministries’ organizer Christi James checks on guests at the nonprofit’s annual Holiday Dinner in 2019.

Diane Sieker Staf f Writer The From The Heart Christian Women’s Ministries will present their annual Holiday Dinner

Saturday, Nov. 18, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Anza Community Hall. Tickets are $15 each or two for $25.

The traditional meal will include turkey, ham, mashed potatoes,

gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, pie and beverages.

“This is a huge fundraiser for From the Heart,” said event organizer and promoter Christina James. “The money raised from this

dinner goes toward our Christmas Kids gift event. Last year we had 645 children on the list and this year we already have more signed up.”

Tables full of donated gifts for the raffle will be on display. Prizes

Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo will include gift certificates, art, gift baskets and other items.

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Freedom Farm to host Hamilton High School’s National Honor Society to host annual toy drive Paint & Sip at Missy’s Place

Hamilton High School’s National Honor Society will be collecting toys to give out to local children for the Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo holidays.

Diane Sieker Staf f Writer H a m i l t o n H i g h S c h o o l ’s National Honor Society is hosting their annual toy drive to help gather gifts for Anza Valley children this holiday season.

N e w, u n w r a p p e d t o y s appropriate for children from infants to age 18 may be dropped off at Hamilton High School, Dollar General or the A n z a Va l l e y C o m m u n i t y Library. Collection boxes will be in place until Wednesday, Dec. 6.

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the children of our mountain community this Christmas,” said organizer and advisor Jennifer Halstead. “All donations stay in our community.”

The National Honor Society is a nationally recognized organization that is targeted toward high achieving students who are interested in developing their leadership skills with an emphasis on community participation.

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Guests at Freedom Farm’s Paint & Sip at Missy’s Place will create Anza Valley Outlook/Courtesy photo colorful works of art.

Diane Sieker Staf f Writer Anza’s Freedom Farm will host a Paint & Sip event Sunday, Nov. 19 at Missy’s Place 15th Hole Bar & Grill.

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Fresh 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.

Friends of Anza Valley Community Library – Anza Valley Community Library is located at Hamilton High School, 57430 Mitchell Road. The library is open to the public, but not during school hours. Hours are 4-7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 12-4 p.m. on Sunday. Closed Monday through Wednesday.

Hamilton High School – Find out what is happening using Hamilton’s online calendar at 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 www.hamiltonmuseum. org. Find them on Facebook at “Hamilton-Museum-and-RanchFoundation.”

Backcountry Horsemen Redshank Riders – Meetings 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.

Ve t e r a n s ’ G a t h e r i n g 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 951-9236153. If you need an advocate to help with VA benefits, call Ronnie Imel at 951-659-9884.

The Most Excellent Way – A 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, Anza. For more information, 951-763-4759.

Food ministries F.U.N. Group weekly food ministry – Deliveries arrive by 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 – Dinners at 1 p.m. 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 951-7635636.

Bible Studies The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Anza’s Sunday Sacrament is at 10 a.m.; Sunday School is 11 a.m.

Priesthood/Relief Society meets at 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, Anza.

All are welcome. For more information, call Pastor Kevin at 951-763-1111.

Anza RV Clubhouse – 7 p.m., the second Wednesday of the Month, Pastor Kevin officiates at 41560 Terwilliger Road in Anza.

Monthly Christian Men’s Breakfast – 9 a.m. Breakfast takes place the fourth Saturday of each month and rotates to different locations. Contact Jeff Crawley at 951-763-1257 for more information.

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church – 10 a.m.

Weekly Wednesday Bible study takes place at 56095 Pena Road in Anza. Call 951-763-4226 for more information.

Valley Gospel Chapel – 7 a.m. Saturday Men’s Study meets weekly with breakfast usually served at 43275 Chapman Road in the Terwilliger area of Anza.

For more information, call 951763-4622.

Anza First Southern Baptist Church – Begin your week with Sunday School for all ages at 9 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 6-7 p.m. and Bible study on the 2nd and 3rd Sundays from 6-8 p.m. On Monday evenings, from 6-8 p.m., the youth group (6 to 12 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 a Seniors’ Ministry. The church office is open Wednesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 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 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 – Meetings at 1 p.m. are the third Saturday of each month at various locations. Share art, ideas and participate in shows.

Guest speakers are always needed. For more information, call president Rosie Grindle at 951-928-1248. Find helpful art tips at www.facebook.com/ AnzaValleyArtists.

Anza Quilter’s Club – 9:30 a.m. to noon. Meets the first 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 www.facebook.com/ LionsofAnzaValley. For more information, email president Greg Sandling at President.

AnzaLions@gmail.com or Chris Skinner at Secretary.AnzaLions@ gmail.com.

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 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 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 the Anza Community Hall, 43275 Chapman Road in Anza. The social hour is 11:30 a.m., and lunch is served at noon.

Contact Carol Wright at 951-7632884 for more information.

Organizations Te r w i l l i g e r C o m m u n i t y 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, 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. Single memberships are $30 and include discounts to events for one person and 1 vote in elections and meetings.

Family memberships are $50 and include discounts for a family up to 5 members and 1 vote in elections and meetings. Business memberships are $50 and allows an employer to receive discounts for up to 5 people, including themselves, and includes 1 vote on elections and meetings. No government funds are allocated for the Hall, which pays its bills through memberships and swap meets. 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. For more information, call 951-2824267 or email achageneral@ g m a i l . c o m o r v i s i t w w w. anzacommunitybuilding.org.

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 the 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 www. anzacivic.org.

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The Anza Valley Community Library and Hamilton High School are located at 57430 Mitchell Road, Anza.

The Anza Dollar General is located at 56700 Cahuilla Road in Anza.

For more information, please contact Jennifer Halstead at Hamilton High School by calling 951-763-1865.

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Anza Electric Cooperative helps USFS cleanup

An abandoned and illegally dumped boat is removed from federal land.

ANZA – Anza Electric Cooperative Inc. recently sent volunteer crews into Bautista Canyon to assist the U.S. Forest Service in cleaning up illegally dumped materials in USFS controlled lands.

“Illegal dumping is a continual problem in the remote areas of our service territory,” Kevin Short, general manager of AEC, said.

“Our team is excited to assist the Forest Service by removing some of these potentially hazardous materials from sensitive habitat in Bautista Canyon.”

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The AEC crews removed more than 50 tires, several hundred pounds of other trash and debris, along with a dumped boat.

“This cleanup effort will continue into the future,” Short said. “We’re grateful for our longstanding partnership with USFS and look forward to continuing cleanup efforts around our entire service territory.”

For more information, visit the AEC website at http://www. anzaelectric.org.

Submitted by Anza Electric Cooperative.

Anza Electric Cooperative volunteer clean-up crews assist the U.S. Forest Service in cleaning up illegally dumped materials in USFS lands.

Living Free Animal Sanctuary dog of the week: Meet Marbles

Hi, I’m Marbles!

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Marbles is an 8-year-old Chihuahua mix, and is a shining example of why you should never judge a dog by their behavior in the chaotic shelter environment.

In the shelter, he was defensive and withdrawn, but the moment he stepped into Living Free, he underwent a transformation, blossoming into a confident and friendly pup.

He loves brightening everyone’s day with his morning “zoomies,” a joyful sprint that he delights in while eagerly awaiting breakfast.

Staff members often playfully remark that he’s “lost his marbles,” but it’s all in good fun.

Although Marbles may be slightly older, he’s got the playfulness of a much younger pup. He’s taken on the role of being

a mentor to his roommate, Lapis, guiding her towards courage and confidence in the world. His personality is best described as silly and spunky, always ready to bring a smile to your face.

Marbles is eagerly awaiting the day he finds his forever home, and he might just be the missing piece in your family puzzle.

Living Free is a nonprofit animal sanctuary whose primary mission is to rescue dogs and cats whose time is up at public shelters.

Living Free Animal Sanctuary is located on 155 acres in the San Jacinto Mountains near Idyllwild.

A diamond in the rough, the property is home to a kennelin-the-round, Give Life Park, catteries and protected open-air “catios,” breathtaking scenery and wide open fields for the wild mustangs and rescued burros to run free.

Open by appointment.

For dog adoptions, call 951321-9982, for cat adoptions, call 951-491-1898, and for all other inquiries, call 951- 659-4687.

To book a tour, visit www. living-free.org/visit-us. Living Free is located at 54250 Keen Camp Road in Mountain Center.

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Rattlesnake season coming to an end in the Anza Valley Department of Fish and Wildlife.

These dens are often in rocky crevices where heat is retained, the Department said, but they may also be found sheltering underneath homes or man-made structures Nationwide, there are over 800 cases of rattlesnake bites reported annually to the American Association of Poison Control Centers. Of these reported bites, only one to two cases per year result in the death of the patient.

Although complications such as possible blood clotting problems, allergic reactions to treatment, infection and shock may develop, the majority of rattlesnake bites are successfully treated with as little as two to three days of hospitalization.

While rattlesnake season may appear as an all-clear signal to Anza Valley residents, it does pay to be vigilant all year round Additional information used in this article provided by the City of San Marcos, Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District, California Poison Control System and San Diego Zoo websites.

Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

Diane Sieker Staf f Writer S o u t h e r n C a l i f o r n i a ’s rattlesnake season is roughly March or April through October, but there is no clear end date for rattlesnake season, but according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, most snake interactions occur between April and October when people are most likely to be outdoors.

Rattlesnakes do not hibernate during winter months. However, they become much less active while in a state known as brumation.

Rattlesnakes generally enter brumation when the temperature is consistently under 60° Fahrenheit or 15° Celsius. In warmer climates like Phoenix or Los Angeles, rattlesnakes might stay active all year round, according to Critter Control, a wildlife relocation service that operates in the US and Canada.

During brumation, rattlesnakes lower their metabolic rates by nearly 70 percent, allowing them to live for months with little or no food. However, on warmer days, a rattlesnake may bask or even hunt.

As temperatures drop in the fall, rattlesnakes gather in dens, according to the California

Rattlesnakes are ready to find safe places to spend the cold winter months.

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for the children, they served 13 youngsters. The first back-toschool backpack giveaway helped 6 students with backpacks and school-related goodies.

“Every year it gets bigger,” she said. Now the organization gives out over 350 loaded backpacks, as well as a pair of new shoes, socks and a haircut. Over 600 kids will benefit from the Christmas toy giveaway this year.

Fundraising events are held throughout the year to help collect money to aid these worthy causes.

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The From The Heart Christian Women’s Ministries raise funds to buy Christmas gifts, fill and give away backpacks to school children and assist those local children that may be disadvantaged, focusing on families and children in need in the mountain communities of Anza, Aguanga, Mountain Center and Idyllwild.

According to James, on the first From the Heart Christmas hosted

Rummage sales, luncheons, raffles and of course, the annual From the Heart’s Holiday Dinner.

To learn more about the From The Heart Christian Women’s Ministries, please visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ groups/115200731856938/about/ or write to: From The Heart Christian Women’s Ministries, PO Box 391224, Anza, Ca. 92539.

Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

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For reservations, contact Missy Carver Boulton at the restaurant by calling 951-344-4394 prior to the day of the event and pay to reserve your seat.

“We will be painting an autumn gnome,” said Anderson. “Come join us for a great time.”

Missy’s Place 15th Hole Bar & Grill, nestled within the gates of the Rancho California RV Resort in

Aguanga, is located at 45525 Hwy. 79 South in Aguanga.

To learn more, please visit Missy’s Place 15th Hole Bar & Grill on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ MissysPlace15thHoleBarandGrill/ or call 951-344-4394.

Freedom Farm may be contacted by messaging them on Instagram @freedomfarmlife. Visit them on Facebook at https://www.facebook. com/Putemupranch Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

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The God who finds you

Zachary Elliott Special to the Valley News My wife and I decided to wage war on every creepy crawly thing around the house. So, we got a barn cat. Our goal for the barn

cat was for it to become feral and hunt, kill and eat all things my wife fears.

Now, the definition of a feral cat is that it avoids human contact because, well, it’s feral. Wild and untamed. A vicious beast. But this cat didn’t get the memo.

I can’t even step outside the door without it running to me, meowing for my affection and wanting my love and attention. I try to ignore it, but it’s so needy.

It chases me down and follows me wherever I go. I can’t shake it. It’s an embarrassment to all feral cats worldwide and should be ashamed.

And, as embarrassing as it is to say, if I don’t see it outside, I get worried and go looking for it. After all, it would be odd for it not to love me even though I often reject

it. Right?

You know that cat treats me like God treats us. Even though we often reject, ignore and rebel against him, he still looks for us with his unconditional love.

The Bible is full of stories of God’s loving pursuit of his people.

From day one, God has always desired a loving relationship with his people, specifically with you.

To demonstrate it, Jesus tells a parable about a shepherd who leaves the 99 sheep to search for the lost, wandering and lonely sheep.

He said, “If a man has 100 sheep and one of them gets lost, what will he do? Won’t he leave the 99 others in the wilderness and go to search for the one that is lost until he finds it? And when he has found it, he will joyfully carry it home on

his shoulders. When he arrives, he will call together his friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Rejoice with me because I have found my lost sheep,’” in Luke 15:4-6.

This story illustrates God’s unwavering commitment to seek and save the lost. He is not content to have one person go astray. The Bible said, “He does not want anyone to be lost, but he wants all people to change their hearts and lives,” in 2 Peter 3:9.

It’s wonderful to know that, even when you go astray through your rebellion, God comes looking for you. Why? Because he loves you and wants to pour out his unfailing love on you.

Maybe you’re guilty of treating God like I treat my cat. With a lot of indifference, very little love and perhaps outright rejection. We all

have a time or two.

It’s time to stop turning away from God and turn towards him.

The Bible said, “The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: ‘I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness,’” in Jeremiah 31:3.

Questions to consider: Have you been rejecting God’s love?

How does it make you feel knowing God loves you so much that he comes looking for you?

Zachary Elliott is the lead pastor of Fusion Christian Church in Temecula. For more information, visit http://www. fusionchristianchurch.com, http:// www.encouragementtoday.tv or find them on Instagram.

NATIONAL NEWS

China’s struggling economy is infecting the rest of the world Will Kessler Contributor, The Daily Caller China is offloading its production abroad, flooding the world market with cheaper goods, as its domestic economy struggles with its own citizens having less discretionary income for purchases, according to The Wall Street Journal.

The price of exports from China has dropped around 20% this year, partially reflecting the need of Chinese sellers to discount their products to offload excess inventory, expanding their market

share abroad and hurting countries’ domestic industries that have to compete with the discounted goods, according to the WSJ. The Chinese economy has recently faced a number of concerning indicators, including disappointing economic growth, falling consumer spending, possible deflation and decreasing producer prices, according to the Financial Times.

“With a weakening economy, China naturally looks for exports,” Brad Setser, a Council on Foreign Relations scholar, told the WSJ. “But any meaningful expansion

of Chinese exports beyond current levels will crush production elsewhere.”

Chinese producers are also being incentivized to export due to the declining value of China’s currency, the yuan, compared to the U.S. dollar, which makes selling goods abroad more profitable, according to the WSJ. When China sought to export excess inventory in the past, it triggered a wave of closures in other countries, according to the WSJ. Cheap exports in the solar panel industry and excessive steel

output have previously triggered a wave of closures in western countries like the U.S. China’s excessive exports are particularly dangerous this time around in the electric vehicle industry, where the country has been rapidly gaining market share in global exports, rising from just 4% in 2020 to 21% in 2022, according to the WSJ, citing a report from research company Rhodium Group. Chinese steel also threatens production abroad, with the country’s steel export prices having dropped around 60%

from last year, but export volume increasing 53% in October yearover-year, underselling foreign competitors and increasing supply.

China’s real estate industry, which accounts for a large amount of its growth, is also in crisis, with the country’s top developers facing the possibility of defaulting on huge debts to both foreign and domestic bondholders. Since the beginning of the debt crisis in the real estate market in 2021, companies that are responsible for 40% of Chinese home sales have defaulted.

Report says Hamas commander who allegedly held 1,000 Gazans hostage in hospital killed while hiding in a school John Oyewale Contributor, The Daily Caller A Hamas commander believed to have kept 1,000 Gazans as hostages in a hospital was reportedly killed Saturday while hiding in a school, Israeli authorities announced.

“IDF aircraft just struck Ahmed Siam, responsible for holding approximately 1,000 Gazan residents and patients hostage at the Rantisi Hospital, and preventing their evacuation

southward,” the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on X (formerly Twitter).

The Shin Bet, Israel’s domestic security service, provided i n t e l l i g e n c e a b o u t S i a m ’s whereabouts, IDF spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari tweeted. A fighter plane killed Siam and “a number of Hamas terrorists under his command” while they were hiding in a school, he added.

“Ahmed Tsiam is another

example of the Hamas terrorist organization’s cynical exploitation of the residents of the Gaza Strip and civilian facilities, as a human shield for the organization’s terrorist needs,” Hagari continued.

The IDF had issued evacuation alerts to the Rantisi Hospital in northern Gaza, warning of the presence of Hamas fighters and their weaponry in and around the hospital, NBC reported.

The Rantisi Hospital and other hospitals, including the al-Shifa

Hospital in northern Gaza, also reportedly came under attack, per the outlet. More than 12 severely ill children were evacuated from the Rantisi Hospital, the outlet noted.

The IDF opened an evacuation route for the hospital but came under attack from “armed terrorists” while securing the route for the evacuees, the IDF claimed.

The IDF denied laying siege to the al-Shifa Hospital.

The IDF also claimed Hamas

fighters were using civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, children’s playgrounds and mosques, as munitions depots and were commuting covertly in ambulances.

An Israeli fighter jet fatally struck Ibrahim Abu-Maghsib, Head of Hamas’ Anti-Tank Missile Unit in the Central Camps Brigade, Thursday, according to the IDF.

New university challenging ‘indoctrination’ set to begin accepting student applications Brandon Poulter Contributor, The Daily Caller A new university in Austin, Texas, intended to serve as a model against “discrimination and indoctrination” is accepting applicants for the fall 2024 semester as of Wednesday, according to the university.

The University of Austin (UATX) announced that the state granted them the ability to award degrees,

the university wrote on X, formerly Twitter. The school raised $200 million in private donations since officials announced their plans in 2021 and plans to use the funds to award full scholarships to its first 100-person class, according to the Texas Tribune.

“UATX will renew the mission of the university in society,” the university website reads. “Its unique constitutional order, with

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The school’s board of advisors will include former New York Times columnist Bari Weiss and former Harvard University president Lawrence H. Summers, according to the Tribune. Founders of the university include Weiss,

Kanelos, historian Niall Ferguson and entrepreneur Joe Lonsdale.

UATX’s four-year program will require two years of general education, which is called the Intellectual Foundations program and includes classes in philosophy, history and literature, according to the Tribune. Students will take the courses in the same sequence and, instead of declaring a major, will become a fellow in an area of study

during their third and fourth year.

“We feel like the kinds of things that were motivating to us, that were sort of principles of ours at the beginning, are coming into alignment with what people understand to be important in higher education,” Kanelos said, according to the Tribune.

UATX did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment.

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Ayaan Hirsi Ali: A journey from Somalia and Islam to the JudeoChristian West

Julie Reeder Publisher Last weekend I was researching the Israel/Hamas war and while researching the history of that region, I came across a recent essay

by Ayaan Hirsi Ali, an amazing woman who I have followed for several years. I read an essay she wrote for Unherd.com this month where she discussed her past as a Muslim Brotherhood follower, an atheist and now a Christian. She is an amazing pro-western speaker and author.

A f t e r l i v i n g i n d i ff e r e n t countries, suffering under tyranny and living in fear for her beliefs and outspoken activism, she is thankful to live in a Western country where we are fighting to keep our freedoms and protection for our way of life.

She believes in freedom of the press, free speech and the ability to speak openly about her religion or political beliefs. I’m not sure how long that will last, and there are certainly cracks in the foundation, but I am thankful for what we still have.

Today we aren’t just fighting against government tyranny, but culturally, we also have to fight against the tyranny of the minority.

Girls forced to dress in locker rooms with biological males, compete in women’s sports, etc.

You can’t say anything. You can’t disagree. You just have to be accepting or be quiet. I would call that one example of the tyranny of the minority.

Some people haven’t selfcensored to cater to the tyranny of the minority. Ayaan Hirsi Ali is one of those people.

She was fascinating to me the first time I heard her speak. She was born and raised in Somalia. I was interested in hearing what she had to say as a woman raised in an Islamic community. She endured forced female circumcision as a 5-year-old girl. When her family arranged a marriage for her, she fled to the Netherlands and within a decade was a member of Parliament. After her staunch criticism of Islam in a film, her colleague Theo van Gogh was murdered and she was forced into hiding.

She then published an autobiography, “Infidel,” with a foreword by fellow atheist Christopher Hitchens.

She escaped to America. She then married and had children of her own, and while her life was in danger, she did not allow it to silence her. She is a staunch defender of the West, where she finally found freedom. Very fascinating indeed.

She speaks globally and has written best selling books, including “Infidel: My Life,” “The Caged Virgin: An Emancipation P r o c l a m a t i o n f o r Wo m e n and Islam,” “Nomad: From Islam to America: A Personal Journey Through the Clash of Civilizations,” “Heretic: Why Islam Needs a Reformation Now,” and other important works, like “Honor Diaries,” which traces the work of nine women’s rights advocates who came together to engage in a discourse about gender inequality and honor-based violence.

She works for the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, the American Enterprise Institute, and was a senior fellow at the Future of Democracy Project at Harvard Kennedy School.

This month she wrote an editorial piece explaining her experiences at Unherd.com, a British online magazine. https:// unherd.com/2023/11/why-i-amnow-a-christian/ I wish I had permission to reprint the whole piece. It intertwines personal introspection with global concerns, painting a picture of a journey from Islam to atheism, and finally to Christianity. It does so against the backdrop of post-9/11 world events, an interrogation of

the nature of religious violence, and a contemplation on the societal role of religion.

Ayaan grappled with the implications of religiouslym o t i v a t e d t e r r o r, i n i t i a l l y found solace in atheism after encountering Bertrand Russell’s lecture on why he rejected Christianity. She recounts the clarity and fear instilled by the Muslim Brotherhood’s teachings in their youth, contrasting it with the freedom from religious doctrine later sought through atheism. This reflection served to outline her transformation over time and the intellectual influences that shaped her beliefs.

She tackles the relationship between Islam and terrorism, highlighting her former struggle to reconcile her religious identity with the acts committed in its name. She also wrote of her regret at how the Jewish people are vilified and she and her Muslim friends were taught everyday to hate Israel and the Jewish people.

She examined the broader societal inclination to rationalize or deny the religious motivations behind terrorism, offering a critical view of Western responses to Islamic extremism, especially the leaders who insisted that the terrorists were motivated by reasons other than the ones they and their leader, Osama Bin Laden, had articulated so clearly.

She said “This excuse-making was not only condescending towards Muslims. It also gave many Westerners a chance to retreat into denial. Blaming the errors of US foreign policy was easier than contemplating the possibility that we were confronted with a religious war. We have seen a similar tendency in the past five weeks, as millions of people sympathetic to the plight of Gazans seek to rationalise the October 7 terrorist attacks as a justified response to the policies of the Israeli government.”

Her recent turn to Christianity was framed not just as a personal choice but as a response to global challenges, asserting the value of Judeo-Christian heritage in uniting against threats to Western civilization. She argues for the importance of upholding laws and traditions that have their

roots in Judeo-Christian beliefs that have shaped Western history and fostered freedoms, suggesting that secular approaches alone are insufficient to combat ideological threats.

She contrasted the freedom to speak openly against Christianity or the U.S. against the middle eastern countries where that freedom didn’t exist. Where other personal freedoms don’t exist.

She wrote, “Part of the answer is global. Western civilization is under threat from three different but related forces: the resurgence of great-power authoritarianism and expansionism in the forms of the Chinese Communist Party and Vladimir Putin’s Russia; the rise of global Islamism, which threatens to mobilise a vast population against the West; and the viral spread of woke ideology, which is eating into the moral fibre of the next generation.”

“To me, this freedom of conscience and speech is perhaps the greatest benefit of Western civilization. It does not come naturally to man. It is the product of centuries of debate within Jewish and Christian communities.

It was these debates that advanced science and reason, diminished cruelty, suppressed superstitions, and built institutions to order and protect life, while guaranteeing freedom to as many people as possible. Unlike Islam, Christianity outgrew its dogmatic stage. It became increasingly clear that Christ’s teaching implied not only a circumscribed role for religion as something separate from politics.

It also implied compassion for the sinner and humility for the believer.”

“Atheism failed to answer a simple question: what is the meaning and purpose of life?”

She critiques the vacuum left by secularism, echoing G.K. Chesterton’s notion that the absence of belief in God can lead to susceptibility to irrational beliefs.

It proposes that Christianity provides a more robust framework for meaning and community, one that is necessary to counterbalance the divisive forces of extremism and the “woke ideology” that she perceives is undermining Western society and culture.

Ultimately, the essay is a call

Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a Somali-born Dutch-American activist and politician. She is a critic of Islam and advocate for the rights and self-determination of Muslim women, opposing forced marriage, honor killing, child marriage, and female genital mutilation.

Photo by Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0 to recognize and reaffirm the foundational narratives that have historically underpinned Western culture and the United States. Ayaan Hirsi Ali presents her embrace of Christianity as both a return to spiritual roots and a strategic imperative for preserving and strengthening Western civilizational values in the face of multiple global threats. This reflection seeks to offer insight into the powerful role that belief systems play in personal identity and collective resilience, positioning Christianity as a bulwark in these tumultuous times.

While many people oppose Christianity and the freedoms of the U.S., I am thankful that we can discuss all these things openly, and can act on our freedoms.

With Veteran’s Day still fresh on my mind, I pray our military will remain strong, not so much to fight foreign wars on foreign soil, but to defend the U.S. and keep our way of life rooted in Judeo-Christian values. And those who disagree with those values and principals are free to express themselves and work against it.

A statement from Rick Malec, co-chair of Murrieta/Temecula Valley Interfaith Council Amidst the charged divisions in our community, nation and world, the members of the Interfaith Council of Murrieta and Temecula Valley stand united in our dedication to the teachings of compassion, generosity and peace-making that are central to all

faith traditions. We despair at the war unfolding in Gaza and Israel and are profoundly saddened to witness such violence. While our members may not agree on all things, we remain joined in loving fellowship and a tenacious determination to come to the aid

of community members facing persecution or discrimination.

Our hearts break for our Muslim and Jewish brothers and sisters at this terrible moment, and we pray that our Interfaith Council may stand as a beacon of enduring friendship and love that

transcends differences. We add our own voices to the growing interfaith chorus calling for humanitarian aid and a ceasefire.

We also seek all hostages to be released as soon as possible back to their families. Let there be an end to all the pain and suffering

of all people.

In love and peace, Rick Malec Co-chair of the Interfaith Council of Murrieta and Temecula Valley

ANZA VALLEY OUTLOOK LEGAL NOTICES CHANGE OF NAME

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVCO 2304855 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: PATRICIA ZERNEMO DE SANCHEZ Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: PATRICIA ZERNEMO DE SANCHEZ Proposed Name: PATRICIA ZERMENO THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 12/6/23 Time: 8:00 AM Dept: C2 The address of the court: Corona Branch, 505 S. Buena Vista, Rm. 201, Corona, CA 92882 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: 10/20/23 Signed: Tamara L. Wagner, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 3990 PUBLISHED: October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVMV 2303005 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: ROSELIE ANDRADE Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: ANGEL REY VARGAS Proposed Name: ANGELREY ANDRADE THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 12/1/2023 Time: 8:00 am Dept: MV2 The address of the court: Moreno Valley Branch, 13800 Heacock St. D 201, Moreno Valley, CA 92553 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: 6/20/ 2023 Signed: Belinda A. Handy, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 3933 PUBLISHED: October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVMV 2305641 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: TYLER ROSS KOERBER Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: TYLER ROSS KOERBER Proposed Name: TYLER ROSS WILLIAMS THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 1/03/2024 Time: 8:00 am Dept: MV2 The address of the court: Moreno Valley Branch, 13800 Heacock St. D 201, Moreno Valley, CA 92553 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: 10/24/ 2023 Signed: Belinda A. Handy, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 3996 PUBLISHED: November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVSW 2309212 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: THOMAS JOSE MORRIS Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: THOMAS JOSE MORRIS Proposed Name: THOMAS FISHER-MORRIS THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 12/21/23 Time: 8:00 Dept: S101 The address of the court: Southwest Justice Center, 30755-D Auld Road, Murrieta, CA 92563 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Valley News/Anza Valley Outlook Date NOV 1 2023 Signed: Joshua A. Knight, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 3997 PUBLISHED: November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVCO 2305036 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: KENYOND SIMUEL #BY7376, C310-38u (no name on birth certificate) Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: KENYOND SIMUEL Proposed Name: KENYOND SIMUEL JR. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 12/20/23 Time: 8:00 AM Dept: C2 The address of the court: Corona Branch, 505 S. Buena Vista, Rm. 201, Corona, CA 92882 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: OCT 27 2023 Signed: Tamara L. Wagner, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 4000 PUBLISHED: November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2023

Notice To Readers: California law requires that contractors taking jobs that total $500 or more (labor or materials) be licensed by the Contractors State License Board. State law also requires that contractors include their license number on all advertising. You can check the status of your licensed contractor at www.cslb.ca.gov or 800-321-CSLB. Unlicensed contractors taking jobs that total less than $500 must state in their advertisements that they are not licensed by the Contractors State License Board.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202315107 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NABE NABE 31821 Temecula Pkwy, C-5, Temecula, CA 92592 Mailing address: 31572 Calle Canto, Temecula, CA 92592 County: Riverside Westwell International Corp, 2441 Norte Vista Dr, Chino Hills, CA 91709 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Yaohui Wang, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 10/16/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3985 PUBLISHED: October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202314837 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BRILLIANCE EXTERIOR RESTORATION 41764 Corte Lara, Temecula, CA 92562 County: Riverside Christopher Lance Bowen, 41764 Corte Lara, Temecula, CA 92562 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Lorena Sanchez Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 10/10/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3986 PUBLISHED: October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202314093 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: OSIK COMPANY 42704 Garcia Way, Temecula, CA 92592 County: Riverside Ashley Catherine Hill, 42704 Garcia Way, Temecula, CA 92592 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Ashley Hill Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 09/25/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3987 PUBLISHED: October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202314597 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: a. GRACE HOME CARE, INC. b. GRACE HOME ATHENA c. GRACE CARE d. GRACE HOMES e. GRACE HOME f. GRACE HOME TAVEL g. GRACE CARE HOME h. GRACE CARE HOMES 32745 Shadyview St, Winchester, CA 92596 Mailing address: 32745 Shadyview St, Winchester, CA 92596 County: Riverside Grace Home Care INC 32745 Shadyview St, Winchester, CA 92596 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Jennifer Hahn, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 10/04/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3993 PUBLISHED: November 3, 10, 17, 24 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202316049 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SMOKE & DREAMS VAPE AND SMOKE SHOP 27515 Ynez Rd, Temecula, CA 92591 Mailing address: 12112 Severn Way, Riverside, CA 92503 County: Riverside RC Enterprises, 12112 Severn Way, Riverside, CA 92503 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company This LLC is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 02/01/2022.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Romeo Vides, Managing Member Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 11/01\/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3994 PUBLISHED: November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202315451 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #14386 26765 Newport Rd, Menifee, CA 92584 Mailing address: 41760 Ivy St , Suite 201, Murrieta, CA 92562 County: Riverside DMSD Cajun Eats, LLC, 41760 Ivy Street, Suite 201, Murrieta, CA 92562 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company This LLC is registered in the state of DE Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Dawood Beshay, Managing Member Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 10/20/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3988 PUBLISHED: October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202315456 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #14392 33926 Orange St, Wildomar, CA 92595 Mailing address: 41760 Ivy St , Suite 201, Murrieta, CA 92562 County: Riverside DMSD Cajun Eats, LLC, 41760 Ivy Street, Suite 201, Murrieta, CA 92562 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company This LLC is registered in the state of DE Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Dawood Beshay, Managing Member Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 10/20/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3989 PUBLISHED: October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202316189 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SUSHI ON THE RUN 40101 Monterey Avenue #G2, Rancho Mirage, California 92270 County: Riverside Unhui -- Park, 80600 Avenida Los Padres, Indio, CA 92203 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Unhui -- Park Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 11/03/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3995 PUBLISHED: November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023

AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202313071 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MANE LIFE HAIR STUDIO 39825 Alta Murrieta Rd Unit B-25, Studio 109, Murrieta, CA 92563 Mailing address: 15156 Biarritz St, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 County: Riverside Amanda Kuunani-Kaye Roberts, 15156 Biarritz St, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Amanda Kuunani-Kaye Roberts Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 09/01/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3960 PUBLISHED: September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2023 Republished: November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 The zip code was left off the business address in original publication.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202315600 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: UZZI’S TACOS AND PARTY RENTALS 40128 Annapolis Dr, Temecula, CA 92591 Mailing address: 40128 Annapolis Dr, Temecula, CA 92591 County: Riverside Anoiel – Varani 40128 Annapolis Dr, Temecula, CA 92591 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Anoiel - Varani Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 10/24/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3992 PUBLISHED: November 3, 10, 17, 24 2023 AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202313014 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HAWKINS REAL ESTATE & MORTGAGE 39271 Flamingo Bay, Unit A, Murrieta, CA 92563 County: Riverside Brent Alan Hawkins, 39271 Flamingo Bay, Unit A, Murrieta, CA 92563 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Brent Alan Hawkins Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/31/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3962 PUBLISHED: September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2023 Republished: November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 Address of business and registrant did not match the fictitious statement.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202316009 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CV BBQ 37632 Hollister Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92211 County: Riverside CV BBQ, Inc., 37632 Hollister Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92211 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 2013.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Sean Daniel Smith, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 11/01/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3998 PUBLISHED: November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202316320 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. STRANGER IN THIS TOWN 2. BB MARKETING SOLUTIONS 31950 Via Tafalla, Temecula, CA 92592 Mailing address: 31950 Via Tafalla, Temecula, CA 92592 County: Riverside Rebecca Lyn Mahan Bates, 31950 Via Tafalla, Temecula, CA 92592 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 11/1/23 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Rebecca Lyn Mahan Bates Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 11/06/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3999 PUBLISHED: November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2023

SUMMONS DISTRICT COURT CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA CASE NO.: D-23-674348-D, Dept. O Chomsaeng Chanthavong, Plaintiff, vs. Vanhxay Keobounphan, Defendant.

SUMMONS NOTICE! YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. THE COURT MAY DECIDE AGAINST YOU WITHOUT YOUR BEING HEARD UNLESS YOU RESPOND IN WRITING WITHIN 21 DAYS. READ THE INFORMATION BELOW CAREFULLY. To the Defendant named above: A civil complaint petition has been filed by the plaintiff against you for the relief as set forth in that document (see the complaint or petition). The object of this action is: Divorce. If you intend to defend this lawsuit, within 21 days after this summons is served on you (not counting the day of service), you must: 1. File with the Clerk of Court, whose address is shown below, a formal written answer to the complaint or petition.

2. Pay the required filing fee to the court, or file an Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis and request a waiver of the filing fee. 3. Serve a copy of your answer upon the Plaintiff whose name and address is shown below. If you fail to respond the Plaintiff can request your default. The court can then enter a judgement against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition. STEVEN D. GRIERSON, CLERK OF COURT, By: Shaun Salcedo, Deputy Clerk, Date 9/5/2023, Family Courts and Services Center, 601 North Pecos Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89155, Issued on Behalf or Plaintiff: Chomsaeng Chanthavong, 6250 W. Arby Ave #149, Las Vegas, NV 89118, In Proper Person, Published in Anza Valley Outlook, November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 15, 2023

ABANDONMENT STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File Number: R-201907682 Filed Riverside County Clerk’s Office Peter Aldana The following fictitious business name(s) has been abandoned by the following person(s): MURRIETA REGIONAL ANIMAL HOSPITAL 40165 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd, Ste L., Murrieta, CA 92563 County: Riverside Sidrah Nisar DVM, Inc, 4645 Temescal Canyon Rd Apt 203, Corona, CA 92883 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Riverside County on 06/10/2021 Signed by: Sidrah Nisar, President THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY ON 10/19/2023 LEGAL: 3984 PUBLISHED: October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2023

CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVCO 2305123 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: MANAR AHMAD MOHD MOHD HUSSEIN Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: JOSEPH AHMAD ALI AMMAR Proposed Name: YOUSIF AHMAD AMMAR THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 12/20/23 Time: 8:00 AM Dept: C2 The address of the court: Corona Branch, 505 S. Buena Vista, Rm. 201, Corona, CA 92882 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: 11/3/23 Signed: Tamara L. Wagner, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 4001 PUBLISHED: November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2023

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Realty Group, backed and fine dining just in the late in the world — C21 With onshore breezes Century 21 franchise for all temperatures — have a passion afternoon that cool and 80s Award/ Affiliated 70s the things Temecula Valley. mottos — “Live, down into months, the in the summer In fact, one of their Valley — bleeds into evmicroclimate of Temecula Love, Play in the Valley” potential a selling point for erything they do. told us about is only is it a “When a family membertake the drive homeowners. Not ent to live to comfortable environm Temecula, we decided area,” Ralph Bowser in, but the weather contributes and check out the the with love in l wine industry ely fell said. “We immediat ss to the successfu area. and the friendline that thrives in the location, the scenery Bowser’s That’s why the of the people.” the 13 years, the Bowsthe uniqueness of And so, for the past three champion they meet. have raised their Valley to everyone ers are proud to Bowsers have and Peyton, in the Over the years, the children, Kyle, Lauren, three are attendes into the fabric all Temecula Valley and ’s weaved themselv by volunteering d from Temecula ty ing or have graduate schools, and are of the communi organizations, such high local many rforming with s highly-pe supporting Michelle’ moving on to college. thriving communi- as Rotary, and Center as well Place Cancer Resource The family-oriented, l, are some of the safest as Oak Grove Center, a residentia ties here in the valley atthere’s far less conges- education and treatment center for in the country and California cities risk children. a tion than many Southern enjoyed has Professionally, Heidi and towns. , location, local career in real estate. long and successfu As they say, “location and why the Bowsers from the business tion,” it’s a big reason of the Temecula When Ralph retired g industry, he joined proximity consultin into settled here. The ma- technology the real estate team easy access to three Heidi in building Valley lends itself agents San of — teams g minutes than 90 one of the top performin in all of Southern jor counties in less but and Orange County.

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experience of a variety

of local artists at the

Lake Elsinore Outlets.

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for artists to have “We believe it is vital cooperative in to be able to express TUDIO 395 arts a venue and voice collective non-membership es in a creative, Lake Elsinore is a said. to incorporate themselv nonprofit that works g that it does. environment,” Esquibel been operating in STUDIO 395 has local artists into everythin include classes at area since 2011 and The group’s activities Lakeland Village the Lake Elsinore t status in 2013. It Grand nonprofi On its Village received the of local artists. cultural events founded by a group Community Center, Grace Elsinore Dia was included Lake founders annual The initial such as the was Celebration, exhibits, Sandlin, who died in 2020 and De Los Muertos group. Others many wide-ranging experiences and the last of the originalJohn Larsen and her community events. included videograp Esquibel joined to provide local “Our mission is muralist Robin Golden. primarily assist to create, teach, to 2013 means in a group artists the grant e to their local ative structure and sell and contribut CEO with administr Esquibel, Rebecca community,” writing. experiences in 395, said.

“The founders had and director of STUDIOa variety of art and Orange County, STUDIO 395 hosts other areas, like L.A. , shows, the year, usually there are gallery locationsnot have exhibits throughout at the Outlets where etc. This area did inside the Gallery Lake formal schools, sort of structure for at The Outlets at a whole lot of that Elsinore, 17600 Col- artists looking to become professionals,” of a lack of that lier Ave, Unit H185, Esquibel said. “Because a artists, there was in Lake Elsinore. sort of structure for typically Themes ities for local residents many lack of opportun classes, showings and showcase just looking for had genres including pho- more, and that concerned them. Most 2000s traditional area in the ’90s and tography, /3- moved into this creative vibrancy here visual art, sculpture and wanted to see of and art pockets were digital there D art, as well. And while more.

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is g aspect of teaching “The most rewardin back to their owner’s Birke laughingly said. g when the parrot circles birds is an unfair Free Flight is for the who enjoy help- that first day outside and the bird are so excited. It’s comfortin aying SoCal Parrot er parhand. Both the owner as much for the people the path toward bett statement. It is just naturally. Ryan Birke help people start down friends do what comes currently has five ma- to know I can the bird ing their feathered rot ownership.” for five years and recall training, meaning outside indoor with has been training parrots go Training begins is ready, they 1-5, a hobby/lifestyle,” on cue. Once the bird caws and one cockatoo. free flight training will fly to its owner designated by Levels y fl parrot are to that birds consider the train “I would series of locations said. “Basically, we most challenging. than through a beginners and 5 the the San Jacinto resident There’s nothing more satisfying the bird learns the , with 1 being for to us. through each location, said. “I have seen around and return skies like nature intended “By slowly going Birke happily cruise the move onto the next,” parrot and I have seen watching your pet necessary skills to hand.” their pet birds should nev- people take a year to free flight train then returning to your in a month or owners believe captive and the different levels my He and other bird practice is outdated outside flying through owner. Five out of clipped. He said the susceptible to birds depends on the individual bird and er have their wings it end up overweight, two; birds the 5.” that Level a and that plucking. unnecessary are able to fly at to dog training in l issues like feather said. six parrots could be compared disease and have emotionafree flight on YouTube,” Birke, 33, and leash is put Free flight training flyto run away, a collar leash are used “I learned about parrot would regularly post videos of his a dog has the ability and up to I would get since away so a harness y fl that can house “A trainer that I look rst parrot fi A on them. when I bought my our an apartment offers, on them. ing macaws. I knew their name; we train way more room than to come to you by dogs a macaw. They need “You train your dog effort is spent training loud they are.” he moved into So much time and not to mention how thing with our parA few months after parrots to fly to us. you can do the same to he took an online his home in 2017, but people don’t realizesaid. “We typically use the bird’s name purchased two free flight course and rot companions,” Birke breeder. and bickering; it macaws from a reputableme is super recall them.” do a lot of fighting wild for the in SoCal bird a with “Training He said parrots are involved flock and those who the human to train is no different in his easy; it’s training the challenge,” including from left, their own bird that’s of the hobby and lifestyle,

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still held today. the finest sights, Skinner, where it is has been an Lake festival offers fun for everyone with The set against the pictureBalloon & Wine Festival he Temecula Valley Inland Empire, highlighting all the of the Temecula Valley California Wine the 40 tastes and sounds is the heart of the Southern enduring staple of to offer for nearly perfect backdrop that Temecula Valley has beautiful things the on its namesake Country. has expanded greatly flight at sunrise launched in the spring years.

The annual event Wine Festival was air balloons taking of only 9,000 hot 40 town with to a The first Balloon & up for with landscape, along monumental success people features, gorgeous Temecula ng a of 1984 and was a a little over 4,000 to compliment the ing areas showcasi from wineries. That year, surround six the and balloons from 35 residents of the valley’s best as the festival launchedballoons flew over at least 18 wineries and the mastery were in attendance hot air vast selection of varietals the beginning of what the Temecula Plaza. While the now guests attended quaint Rancho California That is only to offer crowds that surrounding the area, of Tower Plaza, and winemakers.

Wine Festival has event. & lot the serene pastures weekend Balloon parking the Valley is now the three-day 30,000 throughout the area wine tastings in what tradition was born. ty Music average around known for its wineries, as well. is size. and y Valley a wonderful communi While Temecula festival grew in popularit n for craft breweries losing Over the years the to the Ronald Reagan is quickly becoming the destinatio craft without event was moved have perfected their in attendance. a was added and the These local brew masters date the steady increase these skills have created Sports Park to accommo years after its inception, the Temecula their drive for innovation and with The spacious drinkers. beer short the festival for nts By 1989, just five popular niche within not only coexists with, but complime Wine Valley Balloon & new craft beer garden row, helping to round out the festival Festival relocated the established winery once more to breweries, experience. on local wineries and Along with the spotlight amazing community businesses of e festival there is an abundanc Valley Balloon & Wine to highlight. The Temecula

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Dr. Christopher Thornberg

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2022 Southwest Regional

Economic Forecast

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McDonald’s franchisee

Dick Shalhoub at one

in Temecula.

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Shalhoub is known and along opist philanthr of his McDonthe Inland Empire, Indian Wells, some but also as a generous While he resides in here in Temecula d’s those include activist. his career with McDonal restaurant locations responsible for all Shalhoub, who began Angeles and is a graduate of ald’s where he is directly ation, Murrieta Los in administr and with in 1984, was raised s including training, California, Los Angeles phases of operation development. the University of SouthernManagement. He also holds g, finance and project McDonald’s and ird School of marketin learned a lot from who both degrees in Finance Shalhoub said he prestigious Thunderb a degree from the and CEO Fred Turner in creating in Glendale, Arizona. through the founder Ray Kroc goals and values Global Management go the importance of was persuaded to stressed he ’s said s.

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and supply chain problems e continuing inflation, of the media Chamber of Commerc the “very false narrative” by much n. of he Temecula Valley the University recession and depressio there,” in partnership with of Business Center headlines spelling that continues to be School “That false narrative s thing California Riverside ng presented their annual “is the most dangerou of the Thornberg said, aware Be County for Economic Forecasti facing.... is actually for Southwest Riverside economic forecast continued our economy know.” the good news of , narrative, you Aug. 18 providing somewhat of a historian for the region.

He said he saw himself pointed out that people economic growth the event economist he in attendance at and which but as an Hundreds were history of booming Resort and Spa look at the world’s always been at South Coast Winery ions from the city should He said there have presentat failing economies. included video , Murrieta, Lake Elsinore, downs. managers of Temecula touting the successes of ups and County Southwest Riverside a closer Wildomar and Menifee, hearing from keynote the audience to take before Thornberg urged Empire each of their cities, PhD, and rly in the Inland er Thornberg, at reality, particula speaker, Christoph County as he used Business for look Riverside School of and southwest Riversideaids, showing that since director of the UC ent. visual ng and Developm graphs and other g in the area, from Economic Forecasti main need for continued of COVID-19 everythin Thornberg saw the with the the end continuously upward, to jobs, has moved region as housing rate the in housing y inflation the prosperit increase record-breaking national the inflation take measures to will despite the for secondary need to warn, however, things of reaching almost 10%. The reason labor force. He did next few years because be changing in the

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