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412 Church donates to Murrieta’s planned Holocaust Memorial

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Temecula began the new year by passing the gavel from outgoing mayor, Maryann Edwards, to incoming mayor, Matt Rahn, at the Jan. 18 city council meeting. see page A-3

Education Tahquitz HS yearbook editor has a story to tell Diane A. Rhodes SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Saige Zinck became editor-inchief of The Bolt, Tahquitz High School’s yearbook, in her sophomore year as the youngest in the history of the Hemet school that opened in 2007. see page C-4

The 412 Church in Murrieta donates a $12,000 check to Holocaust Remembrance Foundation of the Valley Tuesday, Jan. 18, to help fund one of the panels at the future Holocaust Educational Memorial at Town Square Park in Murrieta. From left. 412 Church Senior Pastor Tim Thompson, Holocaust Remembrance Foundation of the Valley President Randy Denham, Holocaust Remembrance Foundation of the Valley Vice President Irv Michlin and 412 Church Executive Pastor Simon Cooper. Valley News/Shane Gibson photo

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The Holocaust Remembrance Foundation of the Valley announced that 412 Church of Mur-

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Church Tuesday, Jan. 18. Thompson said his congregation was honored to be part of the important memorial that will educate see MEMORIAL, page A-2

Boxing for Christ hosts knockout 10-year anniversary gala Diane A. Rhodes SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

They stepped out of the ring and hung up their gloves to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Boxing for Christ at a Saturday, Jan. 8, gala. The San Jacinto Valley nonprofit was founded by Sonia Ramos to give local youth a physical, mental and spiritual outlet to help them make positive life choices. She also serves as the organization’s CEO. The youth program’s mission is to be a safe haven and a guiding light for students in the San Jacinto Valley, empowering them to achieve academic success and be all they can be in all aspects of life regardless of socioeconomic status, giving them “a fighting chance at a winning future.” The program provides tutoring, mentorship and personalized see GALA, page A-4

Sonia Ramos and Oscar Gonzales celebrate the 10th anniversary of their nonproﬁt, Boxing for Christ, Saturday, Jan. 8, in the San Jacinto Valley. Valley News/Diane A. Rhodes photo

‘The Price is Right’ fan from Temecula gets to ‘come on down’ Diane A. Rhodes SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

When Carl Bratschko was chosen to be a contestant on “The Price is Right” game show, he and his wife were excited to go to the CBS Studios in Los Angeles. Celebrating its 50th anniversary on television, the CBS morning staple has been a longtime favorite of the Temecula couple. “My wife and I have both been watching the show since we were kids,” Bratschko, 37, said. He had tried to get on the show twice before and had an audition but didn’t get a call back. After receiving several emails from Pitman Casting stating they were taking applications for contestants, he

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rieta made a generous contribution in support of the Holocaust Educational Memorial that will be located at Murrieta’s Town Center in downtown Murrieta. 412 Church Pastor Tim Thomp-

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Menifee police cracking down on DUI drivers and pedestrian, bike scofflaws Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

The Menifee Police Department, with growing concern for increasing traffic accidents, promised to crack down on those driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and those bicyclists or pedestrians not following the sidewalk and highway rules. The first effort begins Friday. Jan. 28, when all available officers will fan out in the city to watch for speeding drivers, making illegal turns, failing to yield to pedestrians on crosswalks, failing to stop at signs or signals or any other violations. But, bike riders and pedestrians should be careful not to get caught riding on the wrong side of the highway and not complying with stop signs and signals. Pedestrians who cross the street illegally, known as jaywalkw w w . m y v a l l e y n e w s . c o m

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ing, and not complying with other pedestrian safety rules could be stopped as well. “Just because they are on bicycles doesn’t mean traffic rules go out the window for them,” Menifee Police Chief Pat Walsh said. “To protect you and your family, we want to make sure those that are out are following the rules intended to keep them safe.” At the Menifee City Council meeting,Wednesday, Jan. 19, Walsh told the council he and his department were, and have been, concerned about the number of accidents with injuries continuing to rise in the city. He said his department investigated two deadly collisions and 17 injury collisions involving bicyclists and pedestrians, which is too many to his liking. Then from Saturday, Jan. 29, through Monday, Jan. 31, Menifee police plan to place additional police officers out on patrol from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. “Menifee PD is committed to keeping Menifee safe, and we have passion for enforcing impaired driving laws,” Walsh said. “I am aware of the damage drunken, and high, drivers do to a community, families and themselves. I am proud of our officers who make these arrests and for their continued work in this critical area, please drive sober Menifee.” Menifee Police Department reminded the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs may inter-

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in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.” Funding for these Menifee traffic safety programs is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Submitted by city of Menifee.

San Jacinto year-end report related to city council by city manager Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

The San Jacinto Council was given a year-end report for 2021 by City Manager Rob Johnson at its Tuesday, Jan. 18, regular meeting that showed the city still growing with many projects completed and underway for 2022. In that report, Johnson said City Hall received 22,250 calls from residents and others interested in the city during 2021. Johnson said that number is up from 2020 by more than 6,000 calls. Many calls were received because City Hall was closed for most of the year due to the coronavirus pandemic while all departments handled regular business virtually. The city Planning Commission

MEMORIAL from page A-1 students and visitors on the atrocities committed against the Jewish people during the Holocaust. The donation will sponsor the building of one of the 10 major panels that support the main structure of the memorial. Michlin said the HRFV undertook the mission of the building of the memorial to honor the memory of the 6 million Jewish people that were murdered by the Nazis in World War II. The Murrieta City Council has approved the project unanimously and provided the land at the park where the memorial will be built. It will join other memorials honoring veterans of WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and others. The Holocaust Education Memorial will not only tell the story of the horrors of the Holocaust, but also will trace the roots of antisemitism from medieval to current times. It also will address the founding and the importance of Israel not only to the Jewish people, but also to Christians and other faiths. The memorial will

reported it approved 60 new projects in the residential and commercial areas and handled 103 projects over the counter in that time. The Building and Safety Department issued 1,010 permits for building and made 3,941 inspections, with the city seeing $33,734,000 in new investments. The investments, however, were down from the previous year. The city saw 172 new homes occupied with new residents. Johnson said more homes are being built and will be finished soon bringing more people to the community. The city’s expanded Code Enforcement reported they issued 693 citations and over the year closed more than 21,000 cases. The city’s Department of Public

Utilities said they filled hundreds of potholes throughout the year using 39.7 tons of asphalt. The city is continuing its slurry seal and overlay for many streets in the city with the help of new equipment. The department’s team also removed 692 incidents of graffiti on streets and buildings during the year. It also fixed 37 reported water meter leaks and replaced many other meters. Johnson also said he was pleased with the progress of the Homeless At Risk Population team that was established last year to help homeless people in the community. The report showed that the sheriff’s team made five felony and 17 misdemeanor arrests during the year while working with HARP, but they did make contact with

116 homeless camps, providing them with information of where they might find help. City Net made 350 contacts with homeless people since it began Aug. 15 and helped move 25 homeless people off the streets. The council was satisfied with the year-end results and filed the report. Each month, Johnson provides an update on the affairs of the city. It can be found at http://www. sanjacintoca.gov. San Jacinto also has a virtual kiosk in front of the City Hall, 595 S. San Jacinto Ave., where people can see what events are happening in the city, make appointments and seek other information. Tony Ault can be reached by email at tault@reedermedia.com.

continue, even after completion, to provide continuing education about the Holocaust and the important message of “Never Again.” “We must do all we can to assure that this type of atrocity never happens again,” Michlin said. Thompson said he and his members were happy to provide the substantial donation to the Murrieta and the Jewish communities’ planned Holocaust Educational Memorial. Thompson and the 412 Church have been strong supporters of Israel and the Jewish community that is strong in Murrieta. He said it is the strong belief in the 412 Church to follow the Old Testament word written in Genesis 12:3 that the Lord says to the Jewish people and others in the world: “And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse them that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.” Thompson said that Murrieta, which is seeking to build the Holocaust Educational Memorial this year, has a long-standing Jewish history and is a good place for the memorial.

“Giving this donation is a great thing for our church,” Thompson said, adding that the church has always been “pro-Israel” and has in the past hosted the Jewish “March of Remembrance” celebration and even today keeps well in touch with the events happening in Israel. The March of Remembrance, scheduled for May 1 at Murrieta Mesa High School, was founded and created to help younger people in America to remember the Holocaust of the Jewish people during Adolf Hitler’s Nazi Germany during World War II. Murrieta Mayor Jonathan Ingram told the Valley News he was pleased to hear the news about the donation. “It is amazing that a Christian Church is helping with the hope for a memorial in the city’s Town Center Park. I would like to see more of this,” Ingram, who says he is close to Israel, said. “Antisemitic behavior is on the rise because of social media and I think that that is something we all need to be conscious of.” Ingram has been instrumental in promoting the Holocaust Educational Memorial and the Veterans Memorial in the popular city park. “I’d love to see more engagement to complete the wall and help with that task. I think it’s very important,” Ingram said, adding that he’d like to see far less antisemitic acts. “The whole premise behind building the memorial is to make sure that something like the Holocaust never happens again and if we don’t remember and honor the past, we certainly are not going to be able to make sure that this doesn’t happen in the future.”

The memorial is already designed and approved by the City of Murrieta. When completed the memorial will feature a canopy with the illuminated words, “Never Again” built into the roof. On the side closest to the wide walkway there will be an image of an eternal flame. And, on each side of the canopy there will be five panels which tell the story of the Jewish people. In addition, on each side there is an opening that creates a passage into and through the area. Under the structure on the inside behind the face panels there will be additional, smaller panels and displays giving more background concerning the Holocaust. While they have been raising money during this difficult COVID time, members of the Holocaust Remembrance Foundation of the Valley are now in a position to raise funds for landscaping and construction for the memorial. HRFV said they hope to break ground in mid to late spring of this year. The 412 Church, with its donation, is the first sponsor of one of the large panels planned for the memorial. A few additional panels have been sold and there are several other potential sponsors that have expressed interest. The cost to sponsor a panel is $12,000. The 412 Church is located at 41831 Mcalby Court in Murrieta and has more than 1,000 worshipers. For information and a donation for the memorial as well as a newsletter, contact the Holocaust Remembrance Foundation of the Valley at www.HRFV.org. Tony Ault can be reached at tault@reedermedia.com.

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Temecula’s new mayor takes seat on dais Michelle Gerst SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Temecula began the new year by passing the gavel from outgoing mayor, Maryann Edwards, to incoming mayor, Matt Rahn, at the Jan. 18 city council meeting. Rahn acknowledged to the public that Edwards has served as mayor in 2009, 2014, 2017 and 2021. In jest, during a presentation in front of the dais, Edwards handed the new mayor a large hammer she deemed more fitting than the gavel, “In honor of you as the incoming mayor, I thought it would be more fitting for you to have a gavel, well hammer, that is more becoming of your stature and your intelligence.” Rahn kicked off his term as mayor by recognizing those who served the city on boards and commissions for five years or more. Councilmember James Stewart and Commissioner Bradley Sullivan were given pins for five years of service, Commissioner Robert Carter for 10 years and Commis-

Temecula’s new Mayor Matt Rahn is presented with a large hammer by outgoing Mayor Maryann Edwards during the Jan. 18 Temecula City Council meeting. Valley News/Courtesy photos

sioner Bob Hagel for 15 years. “Thank you to everyone for your service. I think it is important to recognize especially those who spent 15 years serving this wonderful city,” Rahn said. Rahn then turned his attention to reading a proclamation for National Mentor Month for Big Brother and Big Sisters of the Inland Empire. “The future of our city and na-

tion rests on the shoulders of our youth. Educated, confident and nurtured children will give rise to stronger cities, counties, states and nations. Mentoring matches a child with a caring responsible adult for confidence, stability and direction,” Rahn read. “These mentoring programs increase school attendance, graduation rates and prepare youth for college and career readiness.”

Temecula City Councilmember James Stewart and Commissioner Bradley Sullivan are recognized with a pin presentation for ﬁve years of service to the city. Commissioner Robert Carter was recognized for 10 years and Commissioner Bob Hagel was recognized for 15 years.

Shawn Sorenson, the board chair for the Temecula Valley Big Brother Big Sisters spoke to the city council after accepting the proclamation. “We have so many children in the Temecula Valley who don’t have mentors. So we are looking for people who will stand up for these kids.” Sorenson’s husband and son are both Big Brothers and she said

she was able to watch behind the scenes as the young men grew and changed because they had that one person who believed in them. The public, including high school students in grades 9-12, can learn more about being a mentor by visiting the website for Temecula Valley Big Brothers and Big Sisters at https://www.iebigs.org/.

EMWD pipeline project forcing road closure on Murrieta Road questioned by Menifee Council Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

A continuing Eastern Municipal Water District report brought a concern from the Menifee City Council Wednesday, Jan. 19, that a planned Murrieta Road Transmission Pipeline Project will fully close Murrieta Road, detouring traffic to Evans and Murphy Ranch roads by some schools in March or April. The actual Murrieta Road closure would be from Puerto Vallarta Way to La Piedra Road. “That is going to be an utter nightmare,” during school hours, council member Bob Karwin said, during the presentation. He suggested that EMWD coordinate with the Menifee Union School District to be sure the expected closures and detours, or at least part of it, be made during the upcoming school break, April 11-18. Jeff Armstrong from EMWD, who was presenting, assured Karwin that the water district had been coordinating the closure and detour plan with the school district and promised he would tell the contractor about the suggestion. Speaking of the planned closures, Karwin said, “The neighbors will be angry about that seven days, but there’s not much we can do about it.” The EMWD officials agreed that traffic would be a serious problem with the detours and agreed that without the mitigation with the school district the roads would turn into “anarchy.” Schools affected would be Menifee Valley Middle School, La Paloma High School and several elementary schools. Partially complete The Murrieta Road Transmission Pipeline project is partially completed, and in February, it is expected to reach Newport and Murrieta roads. That construction will take place mostly at night with access still open with traffic controls. From there, it will run south up Murrieta Road to La Piedra Road. The two-week road closure on Murrieta Road will be necessary, according to EMWD because of the very heavy machinery needed to install the pipes at that location. The presentation update showed the pipeline has been completed running from Perris Desalter Treatment Facility past the Salt Creek crossing on Murrieta Road and to Newport/Murrieta roads intersection where work begins in February. The pipeline, when completed will support the desalination plant in Perris and allow EMWD to provide additional water supply reliability to the surrounding Menifee community. Annual ﬁnance report Presenting the council the annual

comprehensive financial report was given by RAMS auditors. Scott Mano of RAMS said the auditors examined the city’s financial statements and found that all the financial statements were presented fairly, proper policies were followed, the estimates were reasonable and properly reflected. The reports themselves recently were recognized nationally and received an award for excellence in financial reporting. There were no irregularities found by the auditors. Giving the annual city revenue and expenditure reports were AnnMarie Etinenne, financial services manager, and Wendy Preece, deputy finance director. Revenues up The finance officers found the city’s total government funds revenue for 2021 was $99,585,638, up $12,442,211 at 14.28% over 2020 revenues. The city’s expenditures were $77,265,419, down by $16,537,952 from last year at 17.63%. The decrease in expenditures was due to the city not having a new police department to establish as they did in 2020. They said the greatest expenditure in the $55 million general fund in 2021 was public safety at 55%, followed by the general government at 22% for city employees and department expenses. The financial officers said the cost savings for the last year were attributed to more taxes being collected from construction and building while the costs were reduced by department spending decreases from good department budgeting. The financial savings from the past year were placed in reserves or carried over into new fiscal year 2021-2022 budgets. The council commended the finance department and all the city staff for making it a better year despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Police quarterly report Menifee police Chief Patrick Walsh presented his quarterly report for Oct. 20 through Dec. 31 in 2021. He said the department had 12,708 calls for service, made 1,625 reports and answered 874 burglar alarms with five actual burglaries. Walsh said he was not satisfied yet with the response times to calls his officers made and hoped they would improve in the next quarter. Those response times ranged from 9.3 minutes for Priority 1 calls or serious problems to 44 minutes for Priority 3 or lesser calls. He said the goal should be about six minutes for Priority 1 and 35 minus for Priority 3s. He said many of his officers were out with COVID-19 or faced with self-quarantine. Walsh said there were not many violent crimes in the city with the arrests mostly in vehicle theft,

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by attracting new business establishments, residential development and commercial redevelopment projects. Rahn will also discuss Temecula’s ongoing strategy for success which includes safeguarding its private and public capital investments and protecting its most precious resource, its people. “Temecula SAFE is also a commemoration of the high quality of life that our citizens, businesses and visitors enjoy. Public safety is a strong interlocking system of crime prevention, maintaining and enhancing safe roadways, neighborhoods, schools and parks. It is also community engagement and emergency preparedness from unexpected events such as cyber-attacks or devastating wildfires as well as the ongoing challenges we

face due to COVID-19,” Rahn said. “It is my commitment to continue to advance public safety through data-driven, proactive strategies, continuous safety assessments and refinement, and listening to the needs of the community. As Mayor of Temecula, I look forward to keeping public safety the city’s highest priority.” Temecula’s State of the City signature business event, hosted by the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, will be at the Pechanga Resort Casino May 12. The event includes breakfast and a Nonprofit Expo where organizations from across the Temecula Valley will showcase the many services they offer. More details and ticketing information will be forthcoming. Submitted by City of Temecula.

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Overall, he said the department was doing fine but hoped to see things better in the next quarter. Awards presented Early in the meeting Dawn Smith, who is active in community events and in nonprofits with everything from Rotary to the Community Pantry, was awarded as being the 2021 Citizen of the Year. The monthly

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burglary, warrants and parole violations. He said he did not like how many vehicle accidents were reported with 398 traffic collisions with 31 injuries with three fatalities. He reported a large number of traffic tickets at 935, but it was not as many as last quarter at 1,256, because one of the traffic officers was out with injuries.

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New Grand Well construction focus of the San Jacinto City Council Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

The San Jacinto City Council heard an extensive report on how a new $1.8 Grand Well drilling project could increase the ability of the city’s water company to pump more high quality drinking water to its residents in the next year. The explanation of the planned drilling of the new Grand Well, which will be located a few hundred feet away from the older well that was shut down, was made by Arther Mullen, superintendent of the city’s water utilities. He explained the new drilling project will not have any negative effect on the environment pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act regulations. He explained in his report that the well, which is located at 906 Industrial Way, “was originally installed in 1973. Staff maintained the Grand Well beyond its expected life cycle, but the well experienced repeated breakdowns of the underground casing resulting in costly rehabilitation efforts. In 2018, staff determined that GALA from page A-1 academic support to each student who enters the program, building upon their strengths and assisting them in areas where extra help is needed. It includes intervention programing, enrichment programs, college and career readiness and more. The afterschool and year-round academic and athletic program includes transportation and healthy meals and snacks for students five to 26 years of age. More than 150 supporters of Boxing for Christ shared in the fundraising gala at the Hemet Elks Lodge No. 1740, titled “What If? An Evening of Infinite Possibilities.” As Ramos’ brother and executive director, Oscar Gonzales said during the welcome, “Ten years is just the beginning.” He said that when his sister first approached him with her idea of starting the organization, he could never have imagined what it would develop into today. “But those who know Sonia know that when she is passionate about something, she won’t stop until she makes it happen,” he said. “She is definitely a born leader.” Giving thanks It was a night of gratitude as recognitions were given to those who have helped the nonprofit sustain and grow for the past decade. “Soboba Foundation is our biggest sponsor,” Ramos said. “Soboba is very special to my heart. They have no idea what they have done for this community and for Boxing for Christ. The Soboba Foundation believed in me when a lot of companies didn’t.” She said that in the early years, the program didn’t have enough money for the young boxers to stay in a hotel when they competed.

further repairs to the well were not economically or practically feasible and it was removed from service.” The drilling project will soon begin with Yellow Jacket Drilling Services LLC, listed as the primary contractor. The new Grand Well will be located approximately 100 feet to the west of the existing well site and will provide the city with enough gallons per minute production to reduce the city’s need to purchase water from EMWD. The new Grand Well is proposed to be drilled to a depth of 1,170 feet with an estimated water production capability of up to 2,500 gallons per minute to the city’s water system. Councilmember Alonso Ledezma questioned Mullen about the planned drilling, if it would hit water for sure or if it would run into the current aquifer since nearby reporting ranches with their own wells were faced with drilling down to 2,500 feet or more before they hit water in their wells. Mullen said the new well will be located 100 feet away from an existing 2-million-gallon water

reservoir at the site. He said the city’s hydrologists, Kyle Groundwater which provided the technical specifications, believed the aquifer would be reached in less than the 1,200 feet planned to be drilled. He did agree with Ledezma that even though everything looks good for the new well, they could not absolutely guarantee water will be reached. He said, however, he was confident the planned drilling depth should produce more drinkable water then the previous Grand Well did. Satisfied with the detailed report, the council voted 5-0 to approve the contract with Yellowjacket Drilling which will begin at the end of March. Until the well is drilled, however, the city will not bid or award a contract for a new treatment plant, as the water treatment plant will need to be designed based on the quality of the water being pumped from the new Grand Well. Funding for the new Grand Well utilizes federal funds from the 2021 American Recovery Plan Act. The city council approved the city’s ARPA Funding Allocation

Ramos recalled asking for help, and she said Soboba stepped up and funded their hotel stay for a tournament in the desert area. “That day, these kids came back with three championship belts. It was so amazing we were able to experience it. They also provided funds for our kids to compete at nationals,” she said. “To be honest, they helped us to keep the doors open.” Ramos said that after she was able to pay the gym’s rent for the whole year because of Soboba’s support, the team could plan which competitions they could attend. “A lot of the reason Boxing for Christ is a success has to do with the Soboba Foundation; you’re our champions,” Ramos said. Soboba Foundation president Dondi Silvas accepted the awards along with Soboba Tribal Council Treasurer Daniel Valdez. “It’s been a great honor to be in partnership with Boxing for Christ,” Silvas said. “We’ve seen how they’ve done a lot for the community and for the youth and that’s just amazing.” Among others who were singled out for their sponsorship and support through the years were the city of San Jacinto, including City Manager Rob Johnson and Mayor Crystal Ruiz; Hemet and San Jacinto Rotary clubs; SJ Medical Group; Valley Community Pantry; Riverside County Sheriff’s Capt. Leonard Purvis; Namerrs Signs, Printing & T-shirts; Budology; Vivid Customs; Riverside County District Attorney’s Office; Dan Goodrich; Dan Cortese; CRT Roofing; former California Sen. Mike Morrell and all the coaches and volunteers. Serving others Table settings in black and gold, the organization’s signature colors,

were set off with overhead twinkle lights and youth currently in the program volunteered as servers for the evening. “One of our beliefs at Boxing for Christ is that there are no higherups, we are a team,” Erika London, chief operating officer of Boxing for Christ, said. She said that is why the young people came on their own time, saying, “we want to serve the people that support us.” London said it’s the coaches who instill in them the discipline, kindness and manners they demonstrate when interacting with others in the community. Guests were treated to a slide show of boxers showing off their skills and many wins. Also shared was a 3D video of the proposed Academy Sports Complex the organization hopes to build in the community. A silent auction offered items reflecting iconic sports, television and music figures. Trips to various destination spots to satisfy different tastes were also available. Ramos’ son, David Flores, who was the impetus behind the nonprofit’s existence, now serves as head coach and is dedicated to seeing the children in the program reach the level of success they seek. “It has changed my life by showing me there is more to life in Southern California,” Flores said. “Before Boxing for Christ, I didn’t have a real dream, and now my dream is to have all these kids be successful and achieve anything they want in life.” He enjoys serving in the “big brother” role at the gym, he said. “I love the respect these kids have for me. They motivate me to keep pushing and keep fighting because when they succeed, I succeed as well,” Flores said. “One of my major highlights is when David Navarro asked if I could help him

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and Appropriation Plan, Aug. 17, which allocated $2,500,000 for the project including any contingencies. The drilling site is in the current city yards and more than 750 feet from the nearest residential dwelling. In other business, the council welcomed the new city police chief, Lt. Jeremy Harding from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, which is contracted with the city. He will replace the newly promoted Capt. Kenneth Reichle. Ledezma and the council praised the former chief for his years of service to the city, and in good humor, he told Harding to look out because almost every one of the past city police chiefs were promoted to a higher rank. The council approved a five-day closure of Kirby Avenue in the near future after residents have been notified. The street will soon be refurbished with an asphalt overlay as part of the citywide slurry seal and overlay project. The council adopted new virtual meeting rules and continued to support social distancing due to the

omicron surge in the COVID-19 pandemic for the next 30 days. Council meetings will be held via teleconference, and the city hall’s front office will remain closed to the public. City business can be done virtually. Agustin Corona of LCA Metals was given special recognition for leading the growing metals company at 210 Bissell Place. The San Jacinto firm has grown in the past decade, becoming known outside of California and hiring almost all local workers. The council, which was meeting via teleconference that evening, honored Ledezma for his previous year of service as the city’s mayor and encouraged him to pick up his symbolic gavel and plaque at city hall. Council member Crystal Ruiz was elected as the mayor for 2022 by the council, and Phil Ayala was chosen as mayor pro tem. Also sitting on the council are Brian Hawkins and Michael Heath, the newest council members. Tony Ault can be reached by email at tault@reedermedia.com.

Soboba Foundation President Dondi Silvas and Soboba Tribal Council Treasurer Daniel Valdez accept recognition awards at the Boxing for Christ 10th anniversary gala. Valley News/Diane A. Rhodes photos

get ready for the Olympic trials. It meant a lot because it’s the highest level you can compete at and a dream to many, including myself. To even be there and to say I was there looking at the next superstars was amazing.” Navarro, 22, started training at Boxing for Christ about three years ago and turned professional about a year ago. Although he has been boxing since he was about 5 years old, he said the San Jacinto gym helped support him throughout his amateur-to-pro career journey. With their help, he participated in many tournaments. During his time in the amateurs, Navarro won 15 national titles and competed in more than 170 bouts. He was one of only eight boxers in his weight division to compete for a spot on Team USA’s Olympic squad at the 2020 Olympic Trials. During the 10-day event, he made it all the way to the finals by upsetting top seed Duke Ragan, and in January 2020, he was named as an Olympic alternate for the 2020 Olympics, which were postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Fighting as a featherweight, Navarro has boxing matches every few

months that are usually televised on Showtime. Navarro is with Split-T Management who works with the cable television network. “I still train every single day both inside and outside of the gym,” Navarro said. “It’s like a full-time job.” His career can be followed on Instagram,@davidnavarro.thefuture. It’s not just the young people who are learning how to box that find purpose at the Boxing for Christ gym. Adult volunteers are also benefiting from the program. Zechariah Banks, 32, has lived in San Jacinto for about a year and learned about the program through a friend. “I met Coach David (Flores) and things just blossomed from there,” he said. “I like that anybody can come there that wants to focus on themselves no matter their age, gender or color. It’s open for them to train each and every day. There are over 60-70 kids that are getting trained, and I see a difference with these kids.” For more information, call 951282-4945, visit http://www.BoxingForChrist.com or follow @ BoxingForChrist or #championsgrownhere.

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Murrieta Planning Commission gives affordable housing project a green light Michelle Gerst SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

The Adams Avenue Affordable Housing Community project was unanimously approved by the Murrieta Planning Commission at its Jan. 12 public meeting. The city council will review the proposed development at a future date and the public will also be allowed to voice their opinions and suggestions. The project, if approved, will include 200 units on 6.22-acres at 24960 Adams Avenue. It will also include an additional Boys and Girls Club to Murrieta. A total of four, four-story buildings will be built for the apartments. The three multi-family

housing components consist of a mix of one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom units totaling 119 units, including one manager’s unit. The fourth building will be for senior housing with 81 mixed-units of one and two bedrooms with one manager’s unit. According to the city reports, to keep in harmony with the character of surrounding development in the downtown, the buildings will have a Craftsman architectural style. Craftsman character defining features and materials include natural woods, earth tone colors, clapboard siding, exposed rafters, square columns and projecting brackets/beams. National Community Renais-

sance, the project applicant, made an agreement with the Boys and Girls Club to provide services for 20 children ages 6-18 years of age who live in Murrieta. The BGCSWC space and community room, also available for BGCSWC programs, will comprise approximately 3,700 square feet of the first floor of Building B-2. Programs for BGCSWC could potentially extend not only into other areas of the site such as the community garden and senior center, but also to the neighboring civic center amenities such as the Town Square Park and library. The only other Boys and Girls Club in Murrieta is located at the California Sports Park and there is a long waiting list for families needing their services.

This screen shot shows plans for the Adams Avenue Affordable Housing Community project unanimously approved by the Murrieta Planning Commission at its Jan. 12 public meeting. Valley News/Courtesy photo

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was totally unexpected was how much cheering and clapping was involved,” he said. “By the end of the day, my voice was hoarse, and my hands were sore and red from clapping so much.” He said the taping was two hours long, but he and his wife, who wore matching Hawaiian shirts on the show, were there for three hours from start to finish. When Gray told Bratschko to “come on down,” he quickly made his way to the front to try and guess the correct price of a DJ set. “I had that 1525 number in my head when I got there, and I said if I get to contestants’ row, I am going to bid 1525 on the item,” he said. After guessing the closest price, without going over, he was called up to the stage by Carey for a chance to win a 2022 Calypso Red Hyundai Elantra in the “That’s Too Much” game. Although he wasn’t successful, he was given an opportunity to be in the showcase round after spinning the Big Wheel against two other contestants. Bratschko works as a barista at the Starbucks inside Ralphs supermarket in Temecula and gave a shoutout to his wife, son and everyone at “Store 686” during his time onstage. “It was a whole lot of fun spinning the wheel,” he said. He did not spin the highest number on the wheel, but he said he was happy to have had the experience of being on the show. The episode was taped Tuesday, Nov. 30, and aired Wednesday, Jan. 19.

decided to give it another try. Two weeks after applying he had an audition via Zoom and about two months later, the episode was taped. “I believe that my personality in the audition and all the energy I gave during the audition is what led to me being chosen to appear on the show,” he said. “My favorite part of the day was getting up onstage and meeting Drew Carey.” In July 2007, Carey was named the host of “The Price Is Right,” succeeding longtime host Bob Barker. Bratschko said Carey was very nice to all the contestants, even when the cameras were off. “He was telling jokes and talking to all the people in the audience,” he said. “(Announcer) George Gray was also very nice. He took time during commercials to interact with the audience.” When the program returned to taping after industry lockdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the set was redesigned to offer a safe and effective environment for its studio audience. “My wife was my guest I was allowed to bring, as only the contestant and their guest can sit together,” Bratschko said, adding that proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test were required to be on the show. Pairs are seated together in their own sections which allowed the couple to sit side-by-side as they rooted for others called down to compete. “One of the biggest things that

tortoises were filled with weights and hand painted to make them as lifelike as possible. The 3D printing lab at the Western Science Center was launched thanks to the support of the 2018 Science Under the Stars Special Ask donors. “Part of the museum’s mission is protecting our collections, and our 3D printing and replica casting labs allows us to share science without endangering our fossils

and artifacts,” Alton Dooley, Ph.D., executive director of the Western Science Center, said. “Likewise, these tortoise models will enable Joshua Tree to train students in field data collection without harassing or endangering live tortoises.” The Western Science Center is the designated fossil repository for Joshua Tree National Park and designed and hosted a temporary exhibit, Fossils of Joshua Tree National Park, in 2019.

“The desert tortoise project is a continuation of our ongoing partnership with JTNP,” Dooley said. “The Western Science Center and Joshua Tree National Park are both important resources for scientific research and education in Southern California, and we look forward to more opportunities to collaborate together in the future.” Submitted by Western Science Center.

Laura and Carl Bratschko wait to be called into the CBS Studios set of “The Price is Right” game show, where Carl was a contestant. Valley News/Courtesy photos

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Noli Beading Club is about culture, creativity and camaraderie

Middle school English teacher, Richard Moreno, works on his beading skills during a Beading Club meeting before a long winter break for students at Noli Indian School on the Soboba Reservation in San Jacinto.

High school cultural teacher Tashina Miranda Ornelas, left, shows Monique Russell a technique to use while beading a pair of chandelier earrings during a recent meeting of the Beading Club at Noli Indian School. Valley News/Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians photos

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Students attending Noli Indian School on the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians Reservation are given the opportunity to join the Beading Club, taught by high school cultural teacher Tashina Miranda Ornelas. The number of members has grown since it was first introduced about four years ago. The school serves grades sixth through 12, and several have been in the club since its inception. The after school cultural program meets regularly and beaders can join at any time. Ornelas started teaching beading as part of her middle school cultural class. That class was mostly about teaching students how to do Basketweaving, but they wanted to learn about other things. “When kids want to know something, I take the initiative to provide what they want to learn about and offer it in my class,” Ornelas said. “Beading and Basketweaving are similar in that they both take pa-

tience and meticulousness.” She said the best way for her to teach others is by showing the way she learned from her family and friends, letting the students incorporate their own tribe and family protocols into what they learn. Some of the students Ornelas taught in middle school are now high school juniors and Beading Club members. She said they are great at helping some of the beginners learn alongside them. About 20 regularly attend the after-school club. She encourages Noli staff members to attend as well. “It connects them with each other and their community,” she said. Currently teaching middle school English, Richard Moreno was born and raised in New Mexico and is descended from the Pueblo peoples, specifically from a Tiwa Community. He adheres to and participates in the annual cycle of ceremonial events and continues to practice ancient traditions at home. He has also taught history and science at Noli for the past six years and joins the after-school

club every chance he gets. “For the students to see a man trying to bead makes them connect to their gentle and patient side which is very important,” he said. In the past, Moreno has taught students how to make moccasins that included some beading. “An artisan is an artisan,” he said. “I have basic skills, and it’s the same concept. It also helps you relax.” Ornelas said one challenge of beading is that it takes dexterity to work with such small items but there are many benefits to working with beads. “Everything we do is hands-on; it’s all about patience and hard work,” Ornelas said. “Beading may be the kids’ first introduction to being patient with themselves.” She said club members work on whatever they like to create. Nashashuk Resvaloso makes custom beaded hats, Ciara Ramos does lanyards and Tatianna Briones likes to make earrings. “I’ve noticed that beading helps them with calmness and being more

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focused,” she said. “Some of my students sell their items at pop-ups so they’ve made a business out of beading, which is great.” A few have started communitybased social media accounts to take customized orders and others freestyle their designs and sell the finished product at public events. Custom work involves the client choosing the style and colors of the item they want to have made. Ornelas herself began a side business doing custom and freestyle beadwork less than five years ago. She also stays busy raising eight children while commuting to Soboba from North San Diego County each weekday. “Freestyle is always about what I like to do but custom work challenges me, and I like to challenge myself,” she said. “I wish I could do this all day long, but your energy is going into these creations, and you have to give yourself breaks and do other things.” Ornelas said she always has beaded. “From a medicinal space creating necklace protection, hats, baby bracelets and other items, it’s always been a family tradition,” she said. “I teach the cultural program from my learnings and experience – I don’t teach from a specific tribe because the reality is that everybody is teaching in communities that are family based,” Ornelas said. “I can carry on my teachings, handing it to the students and encouraging them to discuss it with family members. It is a great ice breaker for intergenerational conversations.” She said her beaders are also “mindful of the tradition of most of California’s people that the first thing they make is always gifted to someone, whether it be a lanyard, chandelier earrings, a basket or a bird skirt, like the ones we make for the Soboba Tribal Preschool kindergartners. The main purpose of this tradition is to focus on always needing to take care of people.” Ornelas said the club also serves as a great social outlet. She offers a monthly theme to give some direction to the students, especially the newer ones. For December, it was teaching them the ins and outs of making chandelier earrings. “This is the first year I had students host the theme. In October, Lanise Luna (from Pala) taught bow earrings and later this winter, Iyana Briones (from Soboba) will

be teaching fellow students how to create wrapped hoop earrings,” she said. “Beaders can take their work home and also come into the classroom during lunch and nutrition breaks to work on their projects. My door is always open.” Ornela said she will expand some of the classes she teaches to include two on native plants, two on California Indian history and two focusing on Basketweaving. In December, following the acorn season, students were being taught how to process the traditional staple of their ancestors. She said there is a freedom of choice for the curriculum she teaches in her cultural classes that is based on the seasons. “Parents expect (Noli) students to be immersed in culture in all their classes and culture can be translated into everything,” she said. “Soboba makes it easy for us to offer cross-cultural programs where we work directly with the Soboba Tribal Environmental Department and Cultural Department and our science and math departments at Noli. It’s a community, and Soboba fosters that type of community so we can do combined classes for things that are relevant to our students and their life experiences. It is such a good thing because this is when these young people are developing their identity.” At a club meeting shortly before students took a three-week winter break, Iyana “Tot” Briones was working on a project using a Peyote Stitch. She has been part of the Beading Club since she was in sixth grade. “I try to bead every day and this club is always teaching me new ways to bead,” she said. “It helps when I’m bored and it helps me with anxiety.” Ciara Ramos, also involved since sixth grade, said beading takes her mind off a lot of things and she likes to bead even when she’s not at school. She was working on a medallion with Noli’s school colors and logo that was commissioned by Principal Donovan Post. Nevaeh Ochoa said many members of her family used to bead, including her grandfather and uncle. “I think it’s really fun,” Ochoa said. “I feel good that Soboba has these young people doing these things, they are great role models,” Ornelas said. “They are committed, and they work hard to create sacred things.”

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Beading Club newcomers Ava Brittian, left, and Audryana Lopez show the progress they are making on beaded daisy chains they are making for young girls at the Soboba Tribal Preschool.

A bead wall inside Tashina Miranda Ornelas’ classroom at Noli Indian School provides a wide variety of choices for members of the Beading Club who learn how to create lanyards, earrings, medallions and more.

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Lake Elsinore’s Mornings on Main offers unique shopping opportunities

Diego Leon of Palo Alto’s Honey sells honey and other bee products during the Mornings on Main Farmers Market in historic downtown Lake Elsinore, Jan. 23. Mornings on Main take place the second and fourth Sunday of every month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Valley News/Shane Gibson photos

House of Succulents sells a variety of hardy succulent plants at the Mornings on Main Farmers Market.

Jonathan Rosales plays the saxophone for guests and vendors during the Mornings on Main Farmers Market in Lake Elsinore.

[Right] Fresh, local produce is sold at the Mornings on Main Farmers Market in Lake Elsinore.

[Left] Dale Cummins shops for locally grown vegetables at the Mornings on Main Farmers Market in Lake Elsinore.

Amahu Handcrafted sells handmade soaps at the Mornings on Main Farmers Market in Lake Elsinore.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS If you have an upcoming community event, email it to valleyeditor@reedermedia.com, put “attention events” in the subject line. Readers should call ahead on some listed events for the latest updates especially in light of the latest COVID-19 and omicron variant restrictions. COMMUNITY EVENTS Jan. 28 and 29 – 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Stars of the Valley Golf and Gala at Pechanga Resort Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, hosted by Charity for Charity. The 15th anniversary of the event helping local charities. Gala Saturday, Jan. 29. See Facebook for details. Feb. 2 – 9 a.m. Registration begins for the Temecula Road Run Friday and Saturday, April 29-30. For more information, call 951694-6480. Friday night cruise is from 5-8 p.m., April 29. The Show and Shine is Saturday, April 30, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be held rain or shine with no refunds. Feb. 2 – 3-8 p.m. Thistle and Sage Vegan Market presents vendors, food, activities and entertain-

ment at Vail Headquarters, 32115 Temecula Parkway, in Temecula. Feb. 4 – 6-8 p.m. Herrkooled VW club meets at the Vail Headquarters, 32115 Temecula Parkway, in Temecula. It’s OK to park on the property. Feb. 5 – 8 a.m. to noon. Bulky item drop-off will be held in partnership with the city of Menifee and Waste Management in the main parking lot of Mt. San Jacinto College, 28237 La Piedra Road, in Menifee. It is a free event for Menifee residents, but no commercial waste will be accepted. Large appliances and mattresses are limited to three for each vehicle per trip. Bins will be available until full. Feb. 11 – 10 a.m. to noon. Pet Supply Drive hosted by Temecula Tots at Guenther Willows Park, 30005 Korbel Circle in Murrieta. The drive benefits Barks of Love and Animal Friends of the Valleys. All kinds of dog and cat supplies are welcome from pet food, toys to dog houses in new or good condition. See @TemeculaTots or email temeculatots@gmail.com. Feb. 19 – 7 p.m. Corazon de Mana entertainer will be featured

at the Historic Hemet Theater, 216 E. Florida Ave., in Hemet. Tickets are $25 at the door, which will open at 6 p.m. March 5 – 9-11 a.m. Temecula Special Games will take place from 9-11 a.m. at Great Oak High School, 32555 Deer Hollow Way, in Temecula. Enjoy a time of free, fun and inclusive activities with athletes of all ages with developmental disabilities participating in noncompetitive games. Each athlete will be paired up with a high school volunteer with awards to follow. To register, contact http:// temeculaca.gov. WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS Jan. 28-30 – Menifee restaurants can submit their best dishes, promotions or culinary delights for consideration in the city’s return of “Restaurant Week” coming up May 2-6. This year’s theme, “Homegrown Flavors,” spotlights the growing local flavors and chefs that make Menifee’s culinary experience unique. Send photos to the Economic Development Department at EconDev@CityofMenifee.us.

Temecula Valley Museum to offer new exhibit: The Art of Rug Hooking

The Art of Rug Hooking exhibit at the Temecula Valley Museum will open Friday, Feb. 25.

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TEMECULA ̶ The Temecula Valley Museum presents The Art of Rug Hooking, an exhibit produced by the museum in cooperation with North County Wool Gatherers, a rug hooking artist group based in Fallbrook. The beautiful, unique exhibit created by local artists will be on display

from Friday, Feb. 25, through Sunday, April 3. Modern rug hooking has its roots in Yorkshire, England, during the early part of the 19th century. Workers in weaving mills were allowed to collect leftover pieces of yarn that were useless to the mill. The weavers took them home and pulled the scraps through a backing to create their own rugs and artwork. Recent research suggested, however, that the practice of pulling wool or yarn through a base fabric was used by the Vikings, who likely brought it to Scotland and France. In its earliest years, rug hooking was a craft of poverty. The vogue for floor coverings in the United States came about after 1830, when factories produced machine-made carpets for the rich. Poor women began looking through their scrap bags for materials to employ in creating their own homemade floor coverings. Women employed whatever materials they had available, often recycling worn clothing. It was considered a country craft in the

days when the word country, used in this context, was derogatory. In recent decades, rug hookers have followed quilters in exploring new materials and new techniques. This experimentation, combined with knowledge and respect for the past, allowed the artform to evolve and grow in the 21st century. Now, there are countless annual exhibitions around the world displaying rug hooking, and many art enthusiasts are exploring the unique textural nature of the medium. Today, rug hooking is sometimes referred to in many places as a fine art. Visit the Temecula Valley Museum to see why the tactile artform is gaining in popularity. The Temecula Valley Museum is located at Sam Hicks Monument Park, 28314 Mercedes Street, in Old Town Temecula and is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. For more information and other fun online activities, visit http://TemeculaValleyMuseum. org or call 951-694-6450. Submitted by Temecula Valley Museum.

Jan. 29 – 7 a.m. Professional Demonstration Skydiver Course. Skydive Elsinore, 20701 Cereal St., Lake Elsinore. One day course for USPA C- and Dlicensed/qualified skydivers who want to learn how to organize and perform safe and professional demonstration jumps. This course constitutes a download of 35 years. Details on Facebook. Jan. 31 – 6 p.m. Zoom presentation about the Temecula and Native Tribes Treaties signed in the Redhawk, Temecula area by the Temecula Valley Historical Society. Dr. Sean Milanovich, a member of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, will be the presenter from the University of California, Riverside. Milanovich works with Riverside University Health System-Behavioral Health as a Tribal Community Liaison. The link to the Zoom presentation is at www.temeculahistory.org. Contact is Rebecca Farnbach at info@temeculahistory.org. Jan. 31 – 10 to 11:30 a.m. GriefShare recovery support group at Canyon Lake Community Church Family Center, 30515 Railroad Canyon Road, Canyon Lake. A friendly caring group who will walk alongside one of life’s most difficult experiences. $20 includes a workbook. Contact Peter Van Dyke, Pastor of Congregational Care at 951-244-1877. Feb 3 – 7 to 10 a.m. 2022 Legislative Summit discussing enforcing the law in a polarizing society sponsored by Abbott at South Coast Winery and Resort and Spa, 34843 Rancho California Road. Contact www.Temecula.org. Feb. 17 – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Menifee’s annual Broker’s Appreciation Luncheon at Fairfield Inn and Suites, Civic Plaza Drive. ONGOING – Caltrans offers volunteers a stipend of $250 a month for cleaning up highways from the Clean California Adopt a Highway Program. Visit http:// www.cleancalifornia.com for full details.

ONGOING – Sons of Norway/ Scandinavia meets at noon the first Saturday of every month, September to June, at the Heritage Mobile Park Clubhouse, 31130 S. General Kearny Road., in Temecula. A potluck lunch is followed by a cultural program and short business meeting. Please come and enjoy company with fellow Scandinavians. Call 951-3091597 or 951-849-1690 for more information. ONGOING – MilVet sends military care packages for deployed U.S. troops throughout the world and is seeking support for nutrition snacks, hygiene supplies and other small items that will show the love of those at home. Help shop for most needed items without leaving your home by purchasing items remotely and having them delivered to volunteers for packing. All items on the list are special requests from deployed military men and women sent through Amazon at https://smile. amazon.com. Know someone deployed? Sign them up for monthly care packages: https://milvet.org/ request-for-care-packages. ONGOING – 5 to 8 p.m. Temecula Community Services Department hosts “Art Off The Walls” every first Friday, featuring art from a variety of artists exhibiting in multi-genre forms. “Art Off The Walls” is housed exclusively at The Merc, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. ONGOING – The First Fridays art events, in the ambiance of great music and food, are free and offer an exciting opportunity for varied artists to share their work with the community and the many visitors to Temecula. This event is held at The Merc and The Lot on Main, 42051 Main Street. For more information, call the Community Services Department at 951-6946480. Artists may apply using the 2021 AOTW Application online at https://temeculaca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11605/2021-AOTWApplication.

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Temecula Valley Players to premier ‘Clue’ in Old Town Temecula TEMECULA – The Temecula Valley Players will premier “Clue,” based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Friday, Feb. 4, to Sunday, Feb. 13, at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater. “Clue” is a hilarious farcemeets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Led by Wadsworth – the butler, Miss Scarlett, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock and Colonel Mustard race to find the killer as the body count stacks up. “Clue” is the comedy whodunit that will leave both cultfans and newcomers in stitches as they try to figure out: Who did it? Where? And with what? The play is based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn, written by Sandy Rustin, additional material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price and presented through special arrangement with Broadway Li-

censing. The Temecula Valley Players continues their 2021-2022 relaunch season under the helm of veteran award-winning director, Carol Damgen, who recently directed Temecula Valley Players’ production of “Mamma Mia!” in Old Town Temecula in September 2021. Temecula Valley Players continued its tradition of education in the arts by introducing 14-year-old Jillian Barr, a student at Vista Murrieta High School, as the play’s costume designer. The Temecula Valley Players Guest Education Artist program allows Temecula Valley Players to provide creative internship type jobs for each of their productions. Temecula Valley Players invited former guest education artist Randon Lane Jr. to provide musical direction and live piano music to accompany the cast, adding live background music to the stage production. He was featured as assistant musical director of “Mamma Mia!” in September. Lane, 18, is finishing his senior year at Murrieta Valley High School and has

Carol Damgen is the director of Temecula Valley Players’ “Clue” at Old Town Temecula Community Theater in February.

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received a scholarship to Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri, where he will study musical theater direction in fall 2022. The cast features Tyler Lloyd as Wadsworth the butler, Patti Drew as Mrs. Peacock, J Kay Weldon as Mr. Green, Kristine Kultzow as Mrs. White, Katie Bailey as Miss Scarlet, Tim Wheeler as Colonel Mustard, Cole Harvey as Professor Plum, Annalise Valenzuela as Yvette, Rossi L. Smith as Mr.

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Boddy and others, Mary Bean as The Cook and others and Nicolas Amador as The Unexpected Cop and others. “Clue” will be presented at 2 p.m., Feb. 5, 6, 12 and 13, and at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 4, 5, 9, 10, 11 and 12. Ticket prices range from $18 to $28, depending on day and seat

choice. They are available online at http://www.tickets.temeculatheater.org or by calling 866-6538696. For more information, visit http://www.TemeculaValleyPlayers.com. Submitted by Temecula Valley Players.

Pala Casino Spa Resort hosts free Do you ski? You’ll like viewing party for football’s big game this TEMECULA – The public is can get back and forth to school. at Luis Rey’s Sports Bar invited to come and hear all about It included ski jumping, which led PALA – Pala Casino Spa Resort announced a free watch party for football’s big game Sunday, Feb. 13, at Luis Rey’s Sports Bar. Guests can enjoy the action on the 14-foot high-definition jumbotron, starting at 2:30 p.m. The state-of-the-art system features lights and sound to offer guests an unparalleled viewing experience. Day-of event admission is free, but unreserved seating is based on first come first serve availability. Select tables are available for reservations at $25 per table and seating up to four people each. The full Luis Rey’s menu will

be available during the event, featuring SoCal favorites, tempting starters and a full bar with 16 ice cold beers on draft. For more information or to book a table, call 877-725-2766 and mention offer “PalaMVP22.” As the entertainment capital of Southern California, Pala Casino’s wide variety of high-definition premium sporting events enhance an exciting array of live bands daily at both indoor and outdoor venues. Pala Casino has state-of-the-art amenities throughout the property, including an expansive gaming floor with over 2,000 slot and

video machines, 78 table games, 10 restaurants, two lounges, 2,000seat Pala Events Center, outdoor Starlight Theater and luxury hotel. Pala Casino is located off Interstate 15 and Highway 76 and is accessible from all counties in Southern California. All events and promotions are subject to cancellation without notice. Learn more about the upcoming events at Pala Casino Spa Resort by visiting http://www. palacasino.com. Submitted by Pala Casino Spa Resort.

the beginnings of the annual Holmenkollen Ski Festival at the Sons of Norway Vinland Lodge get-together at noon Saturday, Feb. 5, at the Heritage Mobile Park Clubhouse, 31130 S. General Kearny Road, in Temecula. The event will include a potluck luncheon, followed by a cultural presentation on the ski festival. There is a saying that Norwegian babies learn to ski before they learn to walk, and that’s not far from the truth. Because of the terrain of much of Norway, children do learn early to ski so they

eventually to competitions. Holmenkollen is a mountain and neighborhood in the Vestre Aker borough of Oslo, Norway. It is known for its international skiing competition. In 1892, the crowds included about 12,000 spectators. They expect a crowd of over 150,000 people to attend Wednesday to Sunday, March 2-6, at the Holmenkollen Ski Festival. For more information, call 951309-1597. Submitted by Sons of Norway Vinland Lodge.

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Walking regularly may help prevent diabetes in seniors, UCSD-led study finds City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Walking regularly and at greater intensity may help prevent Type 2 diabetes among 70- and 80-yearolds, according to a University of California San Diego-led study released last week which measured steps and pace among these age groups. The study, published in the Thursday, Jan. 20, issue of Diabetes Care, found that the more steps a person takes, and the more intense, the lower their risk for developing diabetes. “A key figure from our study is that for every 1,000 steps per day, our results showed a 6% lower diabetes risk in this population,” first author Alexis C. Garduno, a third-year student in the UCSD and San Diego State University

joint doctoral program in public health, said. “What that means is, if the average older adult were to take 2,000 more steps every day in addition to what they were already doing, they might expect a 12% reduction in diabetes risk.” A team of researchers analyzed data from the Women’s Health Initiative – whose aim was characterizing physical activity and cardiovascular health in postmenopausal women. For the study, a group of women 65 and older – who did not have a diabetes diagnosis and who lived independently – were asked to wear a research-grade accelerometer for 24 hours per day over the right hip for one week, according to a University of California San Diego statement. Their health was followed for up to seven years. “We wanted to understand the

extent to which stepping, or walking, is related to diabetes,” John Bellettiere, assistant professor of epidemiology at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at University of California San Diego, said. “And, is 10,000 steps a day really necessary for people to reduce their risk for diabetes?” According to the university, the primary aim of the study was to assess associations between total steps taken per day and the development of diabetes. The secondary aim was to evaluate whether step intensity or cadence influenced diabetes risk. Of the 4,838 women in the study, 395 or 8% developed diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, 1.5 million people are diagnosed with diabe-

tes every year. “If we estimate that one-third of that population are older adults, that’s 500,000 older individuals who are newly diagnosed with diabetes every year,” Bellettiere said. “If all of them increase their steps by 2,000 steps per day and our 12% estimate is proven to be casual, we would expect 60,000 people each year to not get diabetes due to that increase in steps.” Age plays an important role in levels of physical activity intensity, Bellettiere said. “What is moderate intensity activity for an older adult is very different than what is moderate intensity activity for a middle-aged or young adult,” he said. “People who have mobility disability, do not have to walk as far, as fast or uphill to engage in moderate to vigorous intensity activity.

“When we talk about moderate to vigorous intensity steps we are talking about the kind of steps that cause you to breathe a little heavy and make it harder to engage in a conversation,” Bellettiere said. “For the average person aged 70 to 80 years old, just walking around the block one time is moderate to vigorous intensity activity.” Additional trials are needed to determine the exact number of steps needed for risk reduction, the researchers said. “It’s important, even if you have staved off diabetes, to keep with it and to incorporate regular stepping as part of your daily schedule and make it into a routine,” Garduno said. “It’s not enough for somebody to go on a walk once a week. Our study indicates that regular stepping is indicative of lower diabetes risk in older adults.”

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the governor said in defense of recent health workplace guidelines during his Jan. 10 budget briefing. “The pragmatism, not what you want, but what you need to do at a time of challenge.” Experts said that the virus and the pandemic environment are fast-changing, and policies in response have to adjust quickly. But labor needs and politics aside, when it comes to returning safely to work, what are experts and research telling us about omicron? When is it safe for an infected employee to return to work and how dangerous is it to shorten that period? What if you have no symptoms? And what should your employer be doing to keep you and your co-workers safe? Here’s what you need to know. With omicron, people are infectious quicker. A red flag with omicron is that early research suggested that the incubation period, the time between when one becomes infected and when one starts to show symptoms, is shorter with this variant – about three days, compared to the four to five days of earlier strains. Usually the day before symptoms start and the day symptoms appear are when people are the most infectious, Sanghyuk Shin, director of University of California Irvine’s infectious disease science initiative, said. It means people can become highly infectious faster with omicron than with the previous variants. For example, if person A is infectious and A infects B, person B can then infect person C quicker with omicron than they may have with delta. “This creates epidemic dynamics that are really hard to get in front of,” Andrew Noymer, epidemiologist and professor of public health at University of California Irvine, said. “Because it’s so rapid.” Here is how fast omicron is moving: It was first identified in late November; in the week ending, Dec. 18, the omicron variant was responsible for about 38% of the cases in the U.S., according to the CDC’s variant monitoring system. By the week ending Jan. 15, omicron made up 99.5% of cases. Experts suggest isolating until testing negative. In late December, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shortened the recommended isolation period for a person who tests positive but no longer has symptoms from 10 days to five. Those who were exposed but haven’t tested positive should also quarantine for five days, the agency said. The CDC said the change was motivated by growing data showing that much of the transmission was occurring earlier “generally in the one to two days before onset

Roxanna Torres prepares a to-go order at Baker & Commons in Berkeley Wednesday, Jan.19. Experts recommend wearing N95 masks in indoor work settings. CalMatters photo/Martin do Nascimento photo

of symptoms and the two to three days after.” But this move came with quite a bit of pushback and criticism from some in the public health and medical communities who deemed it too lax, especially because the federal rules don’t require a negative test to leave isolation. California updated its guidance to align with the CDC’s, but the state does ask that people remain isolated until they receive a negative test. Some research has shown that people can still be contagious after five days of testing positive. A small study from Harvard, for example, took a look at infected NBA players and found that 25% of players infected with omicron were still infectious on day six after their first positive test and 13% were still contagious on day seven. The study has yet to be peer-reviewed. “Having people who might still be infectious return to work, could of course lead to more people getting infected and additional workers being forced to isolate,” Shin said. The World Health Organization said people with symptoms should isolate for a minimum of 10 days after the first day of symptoms, plus another three days after their symptoms end. Meanwhile, asymptomatic people should isolate for a minimum of 10 days after a positive test. While recommendations about isolation and quarantine can be hard to keep up with, the bottom line is that people should test negative before returning to work and gathering with others, regardless of symptoms, Noymer said. Asymptomatic transmission is a big deal. Asymptomatic transmission does occur and it’s a big reason why the pandemic has been so difficult to control. “We can tell everyone who feels sick to stay home, but not everyone feels sick,” Shin said. Experts said the best public health practice is for anyone who tests positive to isolate, regardless

of how they feel. Studies – albeit, many conducted pre-omicron – have shown that a large percentage of COVID-positive people show no symptoms. Research published in December reviewed 95 studies consisting of about 30 million people worldwide. Of those who tested positive, 40% had no symptoms at the time of testing. “The high percentage of asymptomatic infections highlights the potential transmission risk of asymptomatic infections in communities,” according to the research authors. Meanwhile, separate studies show that the viral loads of asymptomatic patients were comparable to those who had symptoms. Your risks at work depend on many factors. Trying to calculate the odds that you’ll contract COVID at work is not really possible because there are so many factors to consider, experts said. Research has shown that wearing masks indoors can substantially cut transmission, and with omicron, a high-quality mask is more important than ever. N95 masks are the gold standard, especially with a variant as contagious as omicron, Noymer said. Cloth masks are much less effective unless they have multiple layers and a nose wire. And it’s essential for masks to fit snugly around the mouth, nose and chin. “A well-fitting N95 mask should do a pretty good job. But nothing is guaranteed,” he said. “Surgical masks do something, but they’re not great…and some masks are just pure theater.” N95 masks can filter about 95% of particles in the air, according to the CDC. Experts at UC Davis said it is OK to reuse an N95 mask, but they recommend waiting one to two days between uses so that viral particles can die off. How crowded a room is also plays a big role. If you’re in a busy kitchen or warehouse without many windows, the risk will be greater, Shin said.

Pala Casino offers free COVID-19 testing PALA – Pala Casino Spa Resort announced free COVID-19 testing will be available for Pala team members, as well as the general public. It started Tuesday, Jan. 25. All tests will be administered at the testing facility located adjacent to the Pala RV Resort from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Appointments are not needed, but pre-registration is required. Pre-registration can be completed at https://bit.ly/FreeCovidTestPala.

Results are available within four business days, and all information is confidential. For more information, call 760-292-6111. “The health and safety of the valued guests and team members is paramount to Pala Casino Spa Resort,” Fred Buro, general manager of Pala Casino Spa Resort, said. “Offering convenient testing to our team and the general public is part of Pala’s commitment to Playing it Safe.” Pala Casino is conveniently lo-

cated off Interstate 15 and Highway 76 and is easily accessible from all counties in Southern California. Pala Casino is committed to following the guidelines and recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control for businesses. For a full list of the property updates and safety protocols at Pala Casino, visit https://www.palacasino.com/. Submitted by Pala Casino Spa Resort.

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Temecula to open The Sports Ranch at Sommers Bend TEMECULA – Temecula’s Community Services Department announced the grand opening of a new 22-acre sports park, The Sports Ranch at Sommers Bend, 32101 N. Sommers Bend Road. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held Saturday, Feb. 12, at 10 a.m. Temecula’s city council members will speak about this eagerly awaited project and cut the ceremonial ribbon signifying the official opening of Temecula’s new sports park. The celebration will also include music, refreshments and activities for the whole family. Attendees should remember their lawn chairs and blankets for a fun first day at this park. The Sports Ranch at Sommers Bend is located at the north-east end of Temecula and contains two baseball fields, two soccer

The Sports Ranch at Sommers Bend will open in Temecula Saturday, Feb. 12. Valley News/Courtesy photo

fields, two basketball courts and a new playground with swings. The new outdoor facility also boasts multiple pavilion shelters with picnic tables, benches, barbecues and open space. “We are extremely proud to be able to offer this highly-anticipated and long-awaited community amenity for all Temecula’s residents and many visitors,” Temecula

Mayor Matt Rahn said. “Please join us at this special ribboncutting ceremony to be one of the first to experience all Temecula’s state-of-the-art Sports Ranch has to offer.” “I am a huge proponent of encouraging people to get outside and remain active,” James “Stew” Stewart, city council member and president of Temecula Community Services District, said. “This beautiful and impressive park is the perfect place for you and your loved ones to play, exercise, and enjoy living a quality life in Temecula.” For information on all upcoming Temecula Community Services Department events, activities and programs, visit http://TemeculaCA.gov/TCSD and follow @ TemeculaParksandRec on social media for updates. Submitted by city of Temecula.

EMWD approves joint community facilities agreement for San Jacinto development Joe Naiman WRITER

The Eastern Municipal Water District approved a joint community facilities agreement for a planned San Jacinto development. A 4-1 EMWD board vote Wednesday, Jan. 19, with Jeff Armstrong casting the dissenting vote, approved a joint community facilities agreement between Eastern, the San Jacinto Unified School District and D.R. Horton Los Angeles Holding Company. The agreement covers an area slated for 67 single-family homes. A community facilities district for the area already exists; the San Jacinto Unified School District approved the formation in October 2020. The land is north of Main Street, east of Camino Los Banos and west of Ramona Expressway. A community facilities district allows bonds for infrastructure to be repaid through assessments on property. These are sometimes known as mello-roos due to the state legislators who created the option for services on new development to be funded by an annual assessment. An assessment must be approved by a majority of prop-

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erty owners, although a developer who owns an undeveloped parcel may vote in favor of the community facilities district and once the property is subdivided those property owners are responsible for the assessments. The community facilities district financing can cover capacity and connection fees paid to acquire capacity into the existing system as well as infrastructure expenses themselves including new facilities and expansion, modification, rehabilitation or other improvements to existing facilities. The debt can also pay for engineering,

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EMWD drops price of recycled agricultural water Joe Naiman WRITER

The price of recycled water for Eastern Municipal Water District agricultural customers has been reduced. Eastern provides the district’s general manager with the authority to implement a specialized winter incentive rate for recycled water so that the district won’t need to discharge water if supply exceeds storage capacity. General manager Joe Mouawad authorized the reduction and notified the EMWD board during his general manager’s report at the Wednesday, Jan. 19, board meeting. Significant December rainfall reduced demand, and Mouawad said that storage was at 74% of capacity. During fiscal year 2020-2021 agricultural customers used approximately 62% of the district’s recycled water supply. Mouawad approved the 50% discount from the normal agriculture

winter rate, reducing the cost per acre-foot from $96.61 to $48.30, and the allocation limit per customer has also been temporarily removed to provide incentives for customers taking additional water if they have the ability to do so. Customers are allowed to store the purchased water if they have a proper on-site storage facility such as a tank or a pond. Purchases of agricultural recycled water have increased from approximately 5 million gallons per day to approximately 10 million gallons per day, although it has not been determined whether the additional sales are due to the incentive program or due to other factors such as warmer weather in January. The last time the incentive rate was offered was during the winter of 2011-2012. Joe Naiman can be reached by email at jnaiman@reedermedia. com.

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Soboba Casino Resort raises hourly minimum wage to $17 Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

The Soboba Casino Resort has recruited and retained successful employees since it first opened its doors in 2019, amid the mandatory shutdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. A recent shortage of workers at all types of businesses throughout the country led resort management to raise its minimum wage to $17 for its hourly employees. “The labor market in Southern California has become very competitive, and we recognize the difficulties many of our team members face with rising inflation and the cost of living in general. We very much wanted to both be competitive and provide a living wage for our team members,” Gloria Baron, director of Soboba Casino Resort human resources, said. Of its current 1,275 team members, 1,038 will be affected by the wage increase. Not every department includes team members at minimum wage, but the increase does still impact a large percentage of team members. “Our goal is to have over 1,400 employees when fully staffed,” Baron said. “We are looking to fill approximately 300 open positions in several different departments. Open positions can be found on our website at http://www.soboba. com/careers.” Rene Alvarez is a recruiter for Soboba Casino Resort and has created partnerships with many entities to let potential employees know about the opportunities that are available to them. Aside from local community colleges and county agencies, such as the Department of Public Social Services, America’s Job Center of California and the Veterans Affairs in Loma Linda also maintain strong relationships with Alvarez. Soboba Casino Resort has always kept pace with the current California minimum wage and will continue to keep doing so. The starting rates for part- and full-time employees in many positions are the same; however, in addition to the $17 per hour wage, full-time workers receive additional benefits such as medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan with up to a 5% match, various discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, a paid time off allowance and more. “Like almost every business across the country, Soboba Casino Resort has been affected by the labor shortage,” Baron said. “Many of our open positions are in food and beverage.”

Robert Mejia, director of food and beverage, said that in the hospitality industry, every day is unique and dynamic. “You must be willing to adapt and adjust your plans, as each day brings different challenges and opportunities,” he said. “Team members and management need guidance, however, it is imperative that despite titles or positions, collaboration and communication is key. I have always found that to be effective as a leader, you need to listen.” He said what he finds most rewarding about his job is that he has the opportunity to instill change, whether it’s positive financial success, improving the guest experience or offering suggestions that impact a department. “In my opinion, the hospitality industry is the toughest industry in the market. Finding the balance between effectiveness and sustainability in a fast-changing industry drives me to continue to maintain collaboration with my team. Providing a vision that is consistent across multiple types of service avenues is key to success,” Mejia said. “Welcoming team members is vitally important to development, retention and overall department growth and success. Within my department, the success of a new team member starts Day One.” Department trainer A department trainer helps with the transition for new employees. Understanding their position and providing the service training and expectations gives them the opportunity to have the confidence to be successful. “Training, communication and ensuring they understand their role helps new team members ease the strain of the unknown,” Mejia said. “In my position, I make it a daily habit to walk my areas multiple times a day to just say hello. When I recognize new team members, I take the time to introduce myself and ask if there is anything I can help them with and I encourage my management team to do the same. The willingness to listen, regardless of reason or conversation, shows that I/we care.” He said that employee engagement is and will always be what he asks of himself and his management team. “From day one to the entirety of a team member’s time within the department, we will engage, coach and mentor to foster growth,” Mejia said. Soboba Casino Resort has maintained a high level of customer service, while limiting the strain on its current team members by

A Soboba Casino Resort team member works in the Food and Beverage Department. Valley News/Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians photo

concentrating labor into its most popular food venues and into key areas on its gaming floor. It enables the customer experience to remain at the high level that Soboba Casino Resort has become known for since it opened in March 2019. As director of hotel operations, Michelle Woodfin said that her department is always looking for individuals that are driven and open to learning new skills. Skills are taught “We strive to find the perfect position for each applicant based on their experience and interests. More than anything, if an applicant has heart and a desire to work hard, we are willing to teach them the skills they need to not only perform their duties, but to also grow within the company,” she said. “When all new hires are introduced to their department trainers, they are provided an on-boarding guide to introduce them to the property, the hotel and their department. It is a tool they can use to reference when performing their duties in the future and to provide a written media for learning. We understand that everyone learns in different ways, and it is important to provide training in a written, visual and hands-on manner to help guide them through their new role.” She said applicants are not expected to be an expert in the field of their position. Some individuals that have strong retail or customer service skills may not have ever

worked in the hospitality field but can be shown how to adapt their past experience to their current position. “We will teach them the operations and more importantly, the ‘why’ behind the reasons we do the things we do,” Woodfin said. “We also work very closely with our training department to look for classes in our Casino Essentials to help our team members grow in their roles or prepare for positions they aspire to learn. When we receive a new team member, it is important that they feel welcomed and supported in their new role.” Team orientation Woodfin attends orientations to introduce herself to all new team members and provide them with information. She also regularly makes herself available to answer any questions they may have regarding hotel operations or the property as a whole. “The part of my job that I love the most is when I see a team member grow within our company,” she said. “Many people apply for a position with the intent of moving up within the company and it makes me so happy to train, mentor and nurture someone that is passionate about hospitality. Seeing a team member take the skills we have provided them and put them in action to promote to a supervisor or management role makes me proud. To know that we helped them to achieve their goal is a truly great

feeling.” Assistant General Manager Jason Cozart, who is also a Soboba tribal member, said, “The Soboba Casino Resort and the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians has always been committed to taking care of our valued team members and being good members of the surrounding community, in the San Jacinto Valley and beyond. The positive changes we are implementing will go to support both of those goals by providing a living wage to our team members and creating even more jobs right here at home. I am proud of the steps we as an organization and a tribe have taken in an effort to strengthen this community.” Hirings scheduled Several department specific hiring events are scheduled from 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 9 and 23, and Thursdays, March 3 and 24. A job fair to recruit for all open positions is planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 14. Additionally, hiring events will be held at America’s Job Center of California’s Riverside location at 1325 Spruce St. from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Feb. 1 and 15 and Tuesdays, March 8 and 15. Further details are available at http://www.facebook.com/JoinTeamSoboba. For individuals interested in applying for any open position, visit http://www.soboba. com/careers, email recruitment@ soboba.com or contact the staffing team at 951-282-0986.

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Morongo accepting grant applications for 2022 Community Outreach Awards MORONGO INDIAN RESERVATION – The Morongo Band of Mission Indians is currently accepting applications for its 2022 Community Outreach Awards Program, which will offer grants of up to $5,000 in support for selected organizations. “Giving back to the community has always been a part of Morongo’s values,” Morongo Tribal Chair Charles Martin said. “We’re excited about the Community Outreach Awards Program, which will help us support a broad crosssection of organizations that serve the many needs of people all across the Inland Empire.” The program requires only a single-page application for the wide variety of groups serving communities in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Applications can be found by visiting http://www.morongonation.org/

donations/. Interested groups must apply by Friday, Feb. 25, to be considered for this year’s grant cycle and awards recipients will be announced in early April. Applications submitted after the Feb. 25 deadline will be considered for the 2023 awards cycle. Questions about the program may be directed to the Morongo Community Outreach Department by calling 951-755-5063 or sending an email to CommunityOutreach@ morongo-nsn.gov. Morongo’s Community Outreach Awards Program follows the tribe’s continual efforts to help critical groups across the Inland Empire. The tribe contributes more than $1 million each year to support communities and nonprofits across Southern California. Submitted by Morongo Band of Mission Indians.

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EMWD authorizes grant applications for Well 37 pipeline, MJSC recycled retrofit Joe Naiman WRITER

The Eastern Municipal Water District board authorized grant applications for the Well 37 Facility and Discharge Pipeline and for the Mount San Jacinto College Recycled Water Retrofit Project. Eastern’s board voted 5-0 Wednesday, Jan. 19, to adopt a resolution expressing support for the application to the state Department of Water Resources. The board action also authorizes EWMD staff to apply for 2021 Urban and Multibenefit Drought Relief Grant Program funding. The 2021-2022 state budget includes $300 million for the 2021 Urban and Multibenefit Drought Relief Grant Program which seeks to provide interim and immediate drought relief to urban communities and for multi-benefit projects.

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SPORTS January 28 – February 3, 2022

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Volume 22, Issue 4

Temecula Valley grabs third place in hometown ‘Battle for the Belt' wrestling tournament Lenny Dykes SPORTS WRITER

After a yearlong COVID layoff, one of the nation’s premier wrestling tournaments returned. The “Battle for the Belt” is an annual wrestling tournament held at Temecula Valley High School, hosted by the Hall of Fame duo of Arnold Alpert and Lyndon Campbell. This juggernaut of a tournament is not for the faint of heart, hosting wrestling powerhouses from all over the state. Over 50 teams, 20 state placers and over 500 wrestlers, all showed up between Jan. 14-16, with hopes of donning the UFC style gold belt, given to the winner in each weight class. Southwest Riverside County was well represented, especially by the Temecula Valley Golden Bears, whose wrestling program features their strongest team since the creation of the tournament. The bleach-blonde Temecula wrestling team is led by Perryman (120), Abel Gaitan (138), MJ Gaitan (160), Avedissian (132), Takara (152), Peralta (145), Madrid (220). Other local hopefuls include Samuel Brown (182) Canyon Springs, Jon Paino (145) Chaparral and Javon Major (170) Paloma Valley. Friday’s action saw 8 mats with nonstop wrestling. Hearts were broken and tears were shed as the elite paved their path. Nathan Perryman (120) of Temecula Valley impressively pinned his way into

the second day. Teammate MJ Gaitan (160) also put his weight class on notice as he rolled through anyone who stood before him. The team leaderboard displayed Poway, Clovis and Temecula Valley as the top three teams, but local teams Paloma Valley 12th, Murrieta Valley 19th and Chaparral 22nd were hanging tough in the competition. Saturday’s action was not a day for passivity and the field saw many great wrestlers fall. The big three, Clovis, Poway and Temecula Valley, put an absolute stronghold on the brackets. Other local area athletes that also placed in a few brackets were: Elijah Benavidez (138) Paloma Valley, seventh; Brandon Brown (152) Paloma Valley, seventh; Samuel Brown (182) Canyon Springs, third; Jones Kanaan (182) Murrieta Valley, eighth; Stephen Whelen (285) Great Oak, sixth. Beyond that, it was all Temecula Valley from the area as they ended the day with 11 athletes placing and four punching their ticket to the finals. Golden Bear winners that did place included: Kyle Baldonado, sixth; Aidan Munoz, third; Brandon Baldanado, seventh; Nathan Perryman, sixth; Devin Avedissian, seventh; Bill Takara, fifth; and Matt Porus-Diamond, fifth. Saturday night brought out the strobe lights, classic rock and a new energy for the would-be champions. Temecula Valley’s

The Temecula Valley Golden Bears took third place as the host school in their return to the “Battle for the Valley News/Courtesy photos Belt” wrestling tournament.

Abel Gaitan (138) broke the ice for the Golden Bears with a double OT win over Ethan Parco of Los Gatos. Abel Gaitan showed his ability to smother in the top position and eventually winning by battling to his feet in the final seconds of double overtime. Not to be outdone by his cousin, MJ Gaitan (160), first ranked wrestler in the state, who came out and absolutely scraped his opponent in mere seconds with a funky-fireman, to a pin. MJ Gaitan called for his belt in pure excitement as he defeated Angelo Posada of Poway. Alec Peralta (145) took on Noah Tolentino of Poway, an Oregon State commit. Peralta came out strong and was first to strike with an outside single. Tolentino would not sit idle and responded with his own attack and took the lead, bringing the end of the second period. Down in the third, Peralta kicked up the pace with his relentless outside single attempts as he had little time to come back. Tolentino proved to be too much though and Peralta ended in defeat, but second overall. With the Golden Bears 2-1 in the finals, third in

the state, Ethan Perryman (120) entered the circle to face Santino Sanchez of Esperanza. Perryman was coming off a first place showing at the Doc B tournament earlier this year and is ranked third in the state. Perryman wrestled like a savvy veteran, allowing the action to come to him. In the first period, he stuffed a takedown to score first in the match. From then on it was a defensive Perryman that would not allow Sanchez to take him down as he outclassed Sanchez and won it all for the prestigious Golden Bear wrestling program. When the dust settled, the top teams stayed the same with first place going to Poway, second place going to Clovis and third place going to Temecula Valley. Other notable teams from the area included: Paloma Valley, 15th; Murrieta Valley, 22nd; and Chaparral in 25th. There were three weight class champions from Temecula Valley: Ethan Perryman, Abel Gaitan and MJ Gaitan. Lenny Dykes can be reached by email at ldykes@tvusd.us.

[Left] Temecula Valley had three wrestlers take the top spot in their weight class, which includes Abel Gaitan (138-pound), MJ Gaitan (160-pound) and Ethan Perryman (120-pound).

Vista Murrieta boys battle it out against Murrieta Valley, win 71-61 JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

The Vista Murrieta boys’ basketball team took to the court Friday, Jan. 14, to face the Murrieta Valley Nighthawks. The Broncos fans were in high spirits as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Nighthawks, 71-61 in a league bout. With the win, Vista Murrieta upgraded its record to 15-5 on the season. The Broncos then hosted Murrieta Mesa Tuesday, Jan. 18, where they left no questions asked with a 77-41 win. No stats had been updated on MaxPreps for Vista Murrieta, but Mesa was led

by sophomore Gage Cassidy with 10 points. The Rams went into the bout with a record of 9-12 and had won 71-69 in their recent league bout against Temecula Valley. As the week wrapped up the Nighthawks played the Chaparral Pumas and in dramatic fashion beat the Pumas 55-53, and Great Oak kept Temecula Valley winless in league play with a 65-30 victory. Chaparral then traveled to take on Vista Murrieta and fell for the second time in the week, losing to the Broncos by two points in that game as well, 49-47. Murrieta Mesa played at home see BASKETBALL, page C-2

[Right] Vista Murrieta’s Brandin Jackson (1) drives to the basket against the defense of Murrieta Valley forward Michael Davis (1) at Vista Murrieta High School. Valley News/Action Captures Media Group

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SPORTS

Philippine National baseball team seeking Filipino American talent JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

A handful of baseball tryouts have been taking place across the state over the past several months, in search of youth, high school and collegiate level players with Filipino heritage. The goal is to gather top talent for upcoming international play, as well as to start fielding a database of players that could possibly fill a team for the World Baseball Classic,

which should return in 2023. The WBC was canceled in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and has earmarked a return in 2023. The first of these tryouts was held at LA Valley College in midDecember 2021 with prospects made up of high school, college and pro baseball players with Filipino American heritage. The next tryout took place Sunday, Jan. 23, and was held at Chabot College in Hayward, California. “We are having great turnouts,”

Temecula’s Kelsie Whitmore, who plays for the Team USA allwomen’s team, attended the first tryout this past December for the Philippine National baseball team.

Filipino National team manager Bill Picketts, who is also the head coach at Pierce College in Los Angeles, said. “Since having that first tryout, which was really more of a workout, we have been getting contacted by a sizable number of players and families from around the country. I have no doubt in my mind we will find the talent we are looking for as more and more of these events come to fruition.” With the goal of recruiting new talent, the Philippine Amateur Baseball Association worked with Los Angeles-based firm FilAm Nation Select to organize the tryouts to scout the latest Filipino American talents in the U.S.. Of course, the tryouts are also done with the Philippines’ World Baseball Classic squad’s coaching staff, consisting of Picketts and assistant coaches Rainel Caranto, Vince Sagisi and Sebastian Miles. The baseball tryouts are only one of the multiple efforts of FilAm Nation Select to aid national team programs by providing pools of talent from the U.S. With more tryouts being planned, the Valley News will be collaborating with Coach Picketts and his staff to ensure the information gets out for all Filipino American players in the area. Temecula native, Kelsie Whitmore, who has quite the extensive baseball and softball resume, including playing for the Team USA all-women’s team, as well as for the Cal State Fullerton softball team, attended the first tryout and was excited to share her goals with others that have the same cultural background. “It was a really cool experience being on a baseball field with other players of the same cultural

Baseball tryouts seeking Filipino American baseball players have been taking place around the state of California for the past two months.

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background as me and passion for the game,” Whitmore said. “I was able to meet new ballplayers and talk about Filipino culture with them and I enjoyed every moment of it. I hope the opportunities only continue with the national team. My goal is to one day be a part of it and represent a country where a lot of my family originated from and still live in today.” Look for an updated article coming soon featuring Picketts and his take on what needs to happen

in order to compete at the World Baseball Classic and more. More information on upcoming events for all Filipino American athletes, including the baseball tryouts, can be found by following @filamnationselect on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/ filamnationselect. JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia. com.

Tahquitz MLK baseball tournament won by Aquinas High School in the tournament, which included Vista Murrieta, Temescal Canyon, Grand Terrace, Shadow Hills, Rancho Christian, San Jacinto, Hemet, Aquinas, Chaparral, Cajon, Heritage and the host Tahquitz Titans. Not only did the Titans pull in a great group of competitors, but they also brought on Pro Nine Sports and Pacific Baseball/Softball as sponsors.

The Aquinas Falcons, who compete out of the Ambassador League, captured the 2022 MLK Tahquitz tournament championship with a 16-9 victory over Cajon High School. “It was a great weekend of baseball with some quality people,” the Titans baseball coaching staff said. “Thank you to all the teams, coaches, our sponsors and support staff that made the

tournament a success.” The CIF Southern Section baseball season is slated to start the second week of February, which will somewhat overlap the end of the current high school basketball season. Schedules can be found by visiting www.maxpreps.com. JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia. com.

The Tahquitz Titans 2022 MLK tournament is won by the Aquinas Falcons, who beat Cajon High School 16-9. Valley News/Courtesy photo

JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

The Tahquitz Titans baseball team held their annual preseason baseball tournament over the Martin Luther King holiday weekend, which included a hand-

ful of local teams. The tournament is a yearly fundraiser for the Titans, which also gives local high school baseball teams the opportunity to get a look at their preseason rosters, and get some healthy non-CIF competition in. Twelve teams in all took part

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to wrap up their week against Great Oak Friday, Jan. 21. The game was their annual Silent-7 game, where the home crowd stays silent until their Rams scored its

first seven points, then pour on the energy. Unfortunately for the Rams, they could not get past the Southwestern League’s first place team and lost 72-50. As it stands going into the final half of league play, the standings look like this:

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Great Oak 4-0, Vista Murrieta 4-1, Murrieta Valley 3-2, Chaparral 3-2, Murrieta Mesa 1-5 and Temecula Valley 0-5. JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia. com.

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SPORTS

Grandfathers For Golf Memorial Tournament announced SAN JACINTO – Grandfathers For Golf, the nonprofit charity dedicated to teaching at-risk children how to play golf for free, has announced its major fundraiser for 2022: the Memorial Tournament at Soboba Springs Golf Course Friday, Feb. 25. The 4-man scramble format is open to all golfers of any skill level. This is the first year the Memorial will be played at Soboba, which has graciously worked with Grandfathers to bring the event to this prestigious golf course, which is in excellent shape. Cost is $99 per player and is tax deductible. Entry fee includes 18 holes of golf, gift bag, prizes, food and a raffle. The Tournament will begin at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start. To sign up, call Tony Viola, the organization’s president, at 909-754-4148. Field is limited to 144 players and the Tournament sells out fast, so get your foursomes together and make sure to sign up early. The Memorial (formerly the Marty Finn Memorial) is the only fundraiser the group holds each year. Grandfathers is a purely volunteer organization, with no salaries for organizers and no fees charged to students in the program. Grandfathers has been operating for years in the Hemet/San Jacinto area, teaching hundreds of children from all walks of life not only golf, but life skills such as sportsmanship, etiquette, camaraderie and honor. The program gives every child a golf bag, clubs, balls, a uniform and lessons for free. Fundraising for the past couple of years has been severely limited

Grandfathers For Golf recently announced its Memorial Tournament at Soboba Springs Golf Course Friday, Feb. 25, which will be its major fundraiser for 2022. Valley News/Jim Crandall photo

by COVID-19, so please help out if you can. A regular round at Soboba Springs is $75 to $95 and the

course is in the best shape it has ever been. For more information, contact

Tony Viola by email at grandfathersforgolf9@gmail.com, by phone at 909-754-4148 or email Jim

Crandall at jimidy3@gmail.com. Submitted by Grandfathers For Golf.

Elsinore boys’ soccer team named CIF team of the month for December JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

The Elsinore boys’ soccer team, who are currently on top of the standings in the Sunbelt League, were the proud recipients of the CIF-California Army National Guard ‘Team of the Month’ for December 2021. In addition to their substantial presence at CIF Southern Section, Regional and State Championships, the California Army National Guard prides itself on recognizing outstanding boys’ and girls’ teams through this unique ‘Team of the Month’ program. The goal for Army National Guard is to provide incredible opportunities to student-athletes and their families through their support of educationbased athletics in California. Elsinore soccer currently boasts an 11-4-2 record overall and are 4-0-1 in Sunbelt League play. The Tigers have wins over Heritage, Vista del Lago, Notre Dame and Canyon Springs. Their only tie game in league action came by way of Heritage Friday, Jan. 21, which ended at 2-2. The team roster consists of Head Coach Landon Lloyd, Daniel Zarate, Adrian Robles, Jair Gonzalez, Oscar Garcia, Jesus Fierro (captain), Alexis Medina, Diego Garcia, David Bendiksen, Alexander Mosqueda, Francisco Araujo Falcon, Jonathan Sotelo (captain), Isidro Alvarado, Lester Salazar, Axel Cadena, Kevin Mejia, Bryan Rodriguez, Luis Hernandez, Alan

The Elsinore boys’ soccer team are announced as the CIF-California Army National Guard ‘Team of the Month’ for December 2021. Valley News/Elsinore soccer photo

Vega, Jovani Navarette and Ezekiel Medina. Elsinore will wrap up their regular season with three games

to go against Notre Dame, Vista del Lago and Canyon Springs. CIF Southern Section postseason brackets will be released as soon

as the regular season has ended. More information can be found at www.cifss.org. JP Raineri can be reached by

email at sports@reedermedia. com.

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EDUCATION

Tahquitz High School yearbook editor has a story to tell

Saige Zinck is editor-in-chief of Tahquitz High School’s yearbook.

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Saige Zinck became editor-inchief of The Bolt, Tahquitz High School’s yearbook, in her sophomore year as the youngest in the history of the Hemet school that opened in 2007. Now in her senior year, she still enjoys her role as she works hard to help create a keepsake for fellow Titan classmates. “What keeps me interested is constantly doing something different, every day is a new assignment, and I love to play with color and design and interview new people,” Zinck, 17, said. “I think that an editor-in-chief’s most important skill to have is leadership, just like the president of a club. I am meant to understand how to lead my team and teach them to design and cre-

One of Saige Zinck’s favorite photos of her with her late father Joseph Zinck, who continues to be a strong presence in her life. Valley News/Courtesy photo

ate a page that tells the story we are trying to convey. Without leadership skills, there is no leader.” She has faced challenges in the class each year from overcoming her fear of talking to people she doesn’t know in her freshman year to learning how to be an editor the following year. “In my junior year, I was teaching a whole class, as well as a new teacher, how to use the program we use to create a page in the yearbook,” Zinck said. “This year, I am reteaching everything over again to a whole new class, and we still haven’t overcome the pandemic yet, so there are still limitations to our abilities.” Pandemic affects publication When everything went on lockdown with one-third of the academic year 2019-2020 left, it meant having to switch everything to a virtual workspace. Zinck said because it was near the end of the year getting the last of the book finished was the only thing affected but the 2020-2021 was completely impacted by the pandemic. Many students discontinued participation in the elective class. “I learned to be patient and become a better teacher, as well as a better editor,” Zinck said. Advanced Placement art history and AP European history teacher Jonathan Monteith is teaching the yearbook class of 38 students for the first time this year. He said he welcomes the help he gets from experienced students such as Zinck and Kylie Sheldon, who is an editor. The two seniors collaborate and draw on each other’s strengths in editing, creating and designing. “It’s a lot easier than last year because Mr. Monteith is very

Holding past Tahquitz High School yearbooks are teacher Jonathan Monteith, editor-in-chief Saige Zinck, Valley News/Diane A. Rhodes photos middle, and editor Kylie Sheldon.

excited to learn and we can communicate a lot better since it’s not online,” Zinck said. “The best thing about Mr. Monteith’s leadership is he is very openminded and creative.” Monteith is a Hemet High School graduate, whose yearbook is coincidentally named Tahquitz. He has had an interest in photography, and it remains a hobby for him. When the photojournalism based class became available, he felt it was a good fit, he said. “I never thought much about what went into creating a yearbook,” he said. “I like the photo aspect of it so it’s nice to have Saige who likes to do editing.” Every Titan has a story Annual themes are decided by the class as a whole and this year it was decided to go with a schoolwide theme of “Everyone has a story” with a cover designed to look like an old-fashioned fairy tale book. But Zinck’s story is no fairy tale. In November 2016, she lost her father, Joseph William Zinck, in a tragic off-road motorcycle accident in which he was killed on impact. After living with who she calls an absentee mother who left her on her own most of the time while working two jobs and struggling with drug addiction, Saige Zinck was put in the custody of her grandmother. Her four older brothers were adults and on their own at the time.

“At her young age, she had to deal with not only losing her dad, her everything, but also losing a mom to something so much stronger than most people can fight,” Clydene Zinck, her grandmother, said. “Isn’t it always our dream that our children grow up, get married, have great jobs and families of their own and are happy? Life doesn’t always turn out that way. My son asked me a long time before he died that if anything happened to him, if I would take care of Saige. I promised I would but I wasn’t sure why he asked me that and was sure he’d be around to raise her. He loved Saige very much; she was his little girl.” Her grandmother said Saige Zinck is very much like her father with strong goals and dreams. “She has overcome so much, and she did not use her circumstances as an excuse not to do her very best and work hard, just like her daddy. She is and continues in making her daddy, and all of us very, very proud,” she said. “It’s said when God takes something away, he replaces it with something even better.” Joseph Zinck was a mechanic, working from the family’s garage. “I believe I inherited my work ethic from my dad and his inability to never leave a job undone, however, I inherited my mother’s habit of getting too involved in my work, and sometimes letting it consume me,” Zinck said.

After her father’s death, Zinck said she felt that after everything he had done for her she wanted to focus on her education to show that he raised a strong woman. “I loved my father, and it’s the least I could do for his long nights staying up with me at the dinner table, teaching me math, and always giving me everything I wanted,” she said. Looking forward to the next chapter Zinck said she plans to major in psychology. “I like to help people and I believe that the mental health pandemic is a silent but deadly one,” she said. “So many mental illnesses go unseen, and I believe it is important to help those fighting invisible illnesses. It has always been my passion to help people, so it just makes sense.” When she was honored as September’s Hemet-San Jacinto Student of the Month for Tahquitz High School, Zinck was commended for her compassion and willingness to always help a fellow classmate. And she also knows the value of helping herself, she said. “What keeps me going is always finding time for myself. Yes, my education is important to me, but so is my mental health,” she said. “Keeping my mind, body and soul healthy is the key to my success, and without taking care of myself, I will fail.”

UMGC students named to dean’s list Temecula and Temecula With an enrollment of some Valley Museum unveil a ADELPHI, Md. – The followTo be eligible for the honor, ing local students were named to a student must complete at least 90,000 students, UMGC offers the dean’s list for the fall term at six credits during the term, earn open access with a global footprint new student art mural University of Maryland Global a GPA of at least 3.5 for the term and a specific mission-to meet the Campus, including Jenna Jordan of Lake Elsinore; Menifee residents Sergio Cacho and Thurman Mcneill; Murrieta students Rachel Akana-Tamburi, Precious Brown, Richard Bryan, Craig Bull, Kendra Cardiel and Gabriel Garcia and Temecula residents James Donaldson, Betsy Mojica, Victor Mojicachicas, Matthew Perey and Melanie Shahid.

and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC. Celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2022, University of Maryland Global Campus is a world leader in innovative educational models, with award-winning online programs in disciplines including biotechnology, cybersecurity, data analytics and information technology that are in high demand.

learning needs of students whose responsibilities may include jobs, family and military service. The university offers both undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs, including doctoral programs. Submitted by University of Maryland Global Campus.

Vemunuri graduates from University of the Cumberlands WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. – University of the Cumberlands honored Mahesh Vemunuri of Murrieta for completing her master’s degree in project management. University of the Cumberlands

is one of the largest and most affordable private universities in Kentucky. Located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, the university is an institution of regional distinction offering quality undergradu-

ate, graduate, doctoral and online degree programs. Learn more at http://ucumberlands.edu. Submitted by University of the Cumberlands.

Macey Sparks of Temecula named to Harding University dean’s list SEARCY, Ark. – Macey Sparks, a senior studying nursing, is among more than 1,200 Harding University students included on the dean’s list for grades achieved during the fall 2021 semester. The dean’s list is published each semester by Dr. Marty Spears, university provost, honoring those who have achieved high scholarship. To be eligible, a student must be carrying 12 or more hours

with a 3.65 or higher GPA and no incompletes. Harding University is a private Christian, liberal arts university located in Searcy, Arkansas. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, it is the largest private university in the state. The university’s student body represents students from across the U.S. and more than 50 nations and territories. The university offers

more than 100 undergraduate majors; more than 15 preprofessional programs; more than 40 graduate and professional programs, as well as numerous study abroad opportunities including locations in Australasia, Peru, England, Greece, Italy and Zambia. For more information, visit http:// harding.edu. Submitted by Harding University.

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Temecula’s Community Services Department and Temecula Valley Museum announces a new Student Art Mural in Sam Hicks Monument Park, 28300 Mercedes Street. The temporary public art piece by 12-year-old artist AJ Pederson celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Valley News/Courtesy photo and American Black History Month.

TEMECULA ─ Temecula’s Community Services Department and Temecula Valley Museum announced a new Student Art Mural in Sam Hicks Monument Park, 28300 Mercedes Street. The temporary public art piece celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and American Black History Month. The Student Art Mural project seeks to support emerging artists by providing a space to showcase their craft. Each month, student artists have the opportunity, facilitated by Bigfoot Graphics, to paint a mural on varying topics. The mural was created by 12-year-old artist AJ Pederson with contributors Kaia Bo and Landon Stingle. “I want this mural to inspire people of all ages to pick up a pencil and start drawing,” Pederson said. “I am so thankful for this opportunity and the support of my parents and Bigfoot Art.” Pederson, a Shivela Middle School student in Murrieta, and Bigfoot Graphics art student, was asked to create a mural in celebration Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and in support of the Temecula Valley Museum’s American Black History Month celebrations in February. It features King as he delivers

his most famous and compelling speech calling for the end of racism at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom held in Washington Wednesday, Aug. 28, 1963. The purpose of the march was to advocate for the civil and economic rights of African Americans. “Temecula celebrates the life and message of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with this mural,” Temecula Mayor Matt Rahn said. “This outstanding piece of public art depicting a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement created by a 12-year-old student with a remarkable talent. We are excited to celebrate their achievement and are proud to invite our community out to celebrate this very important legacy.” Local art students are invited to paint murals on canvas that will be displayed in Sam Hicks Monument Park monthly. The Student Art Mural was unveiled Tuesday, Jan. 18. The museum will also celebrate American Black History Month through facts and free crafts in the Temecula Valley Woman’s Club Art and Education Room. For more information, call 951-694-6450. Submitted by city of Temecula.

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Teachers manipulated child to change gender identity, mother says

Parent Jessica Konen speaks out against two teachers during public comment at the Spreckels Union School District board meeting in Spreckels, California, Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021. Konen, who claims teachers secretly manipulated her 11-year-old daughter into changing her gender identity and name, has filed a legal case against the school district. (AP Photo/Nic Coury)

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LOS ANGELES (AP) – A mother who claims teachers secretly manipulated her 11-yearold daughter into changing her gender identity and name has filed a legal case against a tiny California school district. Spreckels Union School District was responsible for “extreme and outrageous conduct” that led the student on a path toward transitioning as a boy and drove a wedge between mother and child, according to the claim filed Wednesday by a conservative legal group. Jessica Konen said two middle school teachers who ran the school’s Equality Club, later known as UBU (You Be You), planted the seed that her daughter was bisexual in sixth grade and then introduced the idea she was transgender. The legal claim, a precursor to a lawsuit, follows a dustup in the

district last fall after the author of a book widely criticized as “anti-transgender” quoted the two teachers speaking at a conference about how to run an LGBTQ+ club in a conservative community. Spreckels is a speck of a town in the agricultural Salinas Valley, about 90 miles (144 kilometers) south of San Francisco. It was once home to the world’s largest sugar refinery and was the setting for some scenes in the 1955 film based on John Steinbeck’s “East of Eden” book. While Konen said her daughter had revealed she was bisexual, the mother was unaware she was identifying as a boy until she was called to a meeting at the Buena Vista Middle School principal’s office in December 2019 when her daughter was in seventh grade. She wasn’t told the purpose of the meeting until her daughter entered the room and sat across a table from her and teacher Lori Caldeira broke the news. “I literally was caught off guard.

I was blindsided,” Konen said. “I didn’t even know what to feel like because I didn’t even know where it came from.” Konen said she began to cry. She said her daughter was also caught by surprise. She had told teachers she wanted to notify her mom but didn’t know they set the meeting up that day. Konen said she gave the school permission to use a boy’s name for attendance purposes and tried to be supportive, but it was difficult. When schools went to remote learning during the pandemic in March 2020, Konen said her daughter began returning to her “old self” and now uses her given name. But it wasn’t until this fall that Konen began to question how her daughter got on the path to a different identity after the article by Abigail Shrier circulated around town. In a leaked recording from a California Teachers Association conference, Caldeira and Kelly Baraki were quoted discussing how they kept meetings private and “stalked” students online for recruits. “When we were doing our virtual learning, we totally stalked what they were doing on Google, when they weren’t doing schoolwork,” Baraki said. “One of them was Googling ‘Trans Day of Visibility.’ And we’re like, ‘Check.’ We’re going to invite that kid when we get back on campus.” Neither Caldeira nor Baraki could be reached by The Associated Press for comment. Caldeira told the San Francisco Chronicle the quotes were accurate but taken out of context or misrepresented. The stalking comment was a joke, she said. Caldeira, who has been awarded as a role model for inclusion, defended their work, saying students

set the agenda and the teachers were there to provide honest and fair answers to their questions. The teachers were placed on administrative leave in November. They had attended the conference on their own time, but the district said, “many of the comments and themes stated in the article are alarming, concerning, disappointing” and didn’t reflect their policies. The district hired a law firm to investigate, which is ongoing, and the UBU club was suspended. Konen was applauded when she blasted school board members at a meeting in December, saying the teachers took away her ability to parent. Superintendent Eric Tarallo said the legal claim would be addressed in the judicial system and personnel policies prevented him from revealing if the teachers were back at school. He said the district was reviewing and updating policies on student clubs. The California Teachers Association said the conference was one of dozens each year that, in part, help educators understand the need to protect students from discrimination, including sexual orientation and gender identity or expression. It criticized the group bringing the lawsuit, which it noted is using the case to raise money for its cause. “We are concerned about a political climate right now in which outside political forces fuel chaos and misinformation and seek to divide parents, educators and school communities for their own political gain, which is evident in this complaint,” spokeswoman Lisa Gardiner said. “The Center for American Liberty is concerned with pushing its own political agenda through litigation and has filed multiple lawsuits against

various school districts and communities.” One of Konen’s chief complaints was that she was kept in the dark by the school about her daughter’s participation in the club, literature teachers provided, and a “gender support plan” created by administrators. She said her daughter was even told how to make a binder to keep her breasts from developing. “Parents are supposed to have access to all the educational records of their children,” attorney Harmeet Dhillon, who filed the case, said. “The concept that the schools have a right to be running secret, don’t-tell-your-parents clubs and don’t-tell-your-parents programs and actively coaching children how to mutilate themselves, which is you know, not growing your breasts, is certainly not consistent with California law.” Under state and federal law, however, students have privacy rights that extend to sexual orientation and gender identity, according to the American Civil Liberties Union. Only in limited circumstances can a school notify a parent of their child’s sexual identity against their wishes. “Outside of school, these students may similarly face potential hostility at home because of who they are,” attorney Peter Renn of Lambda Legal said. “For example, involuntarily outing a student as LGBTQ to their parents can very well lead to them getting kicked out of the home in some circumstances.” Konen said her daughter is now doing well in high school. “She still deals with confusion,” Konen said. “She feels like she can breathe, you know, like she doesn’t have pressure on her.”

Decision to defend fire station nearly cost lives

Firefighters monitor a controlled burn along Nacimiento-Fergusson Road to help contain the Dolan Fire near Big Sur, on Sept. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Nic Coury, File)

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OAKLAND (AP) – A firefighting crew’s decision to stay and defend its beloved station on California’s central coast nearly cost the lives of 14 firefighters who were overrun by flames, according to a report released Jan. 21 by an organization that promotes firefighter safety. Fourteen firefighters deployed emergency shelters on Sept. 8, 2020, as flames from the Dolan Fire overtook them and destroyed the Nacimiento station in the Los Padres National Forest. Three were hospitalized with

burns and smoke inhalation and one who suffered the most severe injuries couldn’t be interviewed due to his ongoing complications, according to the report by the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center. The review by a team of firefighting professionals revealed several factors that influenced the crew’s decision to remain even as the fire in the rugged mountains above Big Sur raced toward them. “Nacimiento station was part of a mandatory evacuation area for private homeowners, but the crew was still living at the station. This contributed to the crews’ notion that the station was a safe place

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to be,” the report said, adding that certain members were determined to save the place they considered home. The report also noted the lack of defensible space and a formal plan on when to stay or abandon the station. A safety officer’s concerns about the station’s defensibility against a major wildfire went unheeded. “There is an entire program dedicated to helping homeowners understand how and where to create defensible space before smoke is in the air so that their homes are better positioned to be saved when fires are actively burning. We have sponsored ad campaign after ad campaign practically begging people to do their part so that

firefighters can do their job more safely,” the report said. “If we preach it, we should do it.” When several people raised concerns about firefighters staying to protect structures, they were ignored because none of them “were above the Captains in the chain of command, and none were people they knew well or held in high regard,” according to the report. Ultimately, fast-approaching flames surrounded the firefighters and another crew was sent to help them. As heat from burning buildings intensified and propane tanks exploded around them, the firefighters deployed their heat shields as a last resort. One firefighter told the review-

ers the heat was so stifling “I felt like all the fluid was being roasted out of me.” Another firefighter who couldn’t get his fire shelter from a burning truck said a colleague pulled him into her deployed shelter, thus saving his life. The fire had been burning for weeks, but it doubled in size the night before the entrapment and scorched a total 195 square miles (505 square kilometers). The fire destroyed several structures and killed nine endangered California condors at a wildlife sanctuary. A man arrested near the fire’s starting point was arrested and charged with arson and illegal marijuana cultivation. Ivan Gomez pleaded not guilty and is awaiting trial in the case.

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BIG SUR (AP) – Firefighters Saturday, Jan. 22, were battling a wildfire that broke out in the rugged mountains along Big Sur, forcing hundreds of residents on this precarious stretch of the California coast to evacuate and authorities to shut its main roadway. The fire started Friday, Jan. 21, in a steep canyon and quickly spread toward the sea, fanned by strong winds up to 50 mph (80 kph). The blaze burned at least 2.3 square miles (6 square kilometers) of brush and redwood trees, Cecile Juliette, a representative for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, said. “The fire lined up with the wind and the terrain and that gave the fire a lot of energy to make a big run,” she said Saturday. Authorities made contact with about 500 residents, urging them to evacuate the sparsely populated area between Carmel and Big Sur. More than 250 firefighters from multiple agencies and volunteer groups, aided by water-dropping aircraft, contained 5% of the blaze. “The winds have died down and that has worked in our favor,” she said. Authorities closed a stretch of Highway 1 with no estimated time for reopening. The two-lane highway along Big Sur is prone to closures due to fire and mudslides from heavy rain made portions of the roadway collapse last year and in 2017. Evacuees shared on social media dramatic images of flames burning

The Colorado Fire burns along Highway 1 near Big Sur, Saturday, Jan. 22. (AP Photo/Nic Coury)

behind the iconic Bixby Bridge. The tall concrete span has been the backdrop of many car commercials, movies and TV shows, most recently the HBO drama “Big Little Lies.” Strong winds were recorded across the San Francisco Bay Area overnight, knocking down trees and power lines and causing outages to at least 18,000 Pacific Gas & Electric customers in the region, the utility said. There were no immediate reports of injuries. In Sonoma County, firefighters extinguished a 5-acre fire on Geyser Peak, where gusts above 90 mph (145 kph) were recorded. In the Sierra Nevada, the winds topped 141 mph (226 kph) near the summit of Kirkwood Mountain Resort, shutting several ski lifts. In Southern California, a peak gust of 90 mph (144 kph) was recorded in the mountains east of Santa Clarita. Strong winds developed across the region, toppling

trees and powerlines. The National Weather Service said a similar windy event happened in the Bay Area nearly a year ago. A red flag warning of extreme fire danger was issued then due to the strong winds and much drier conditions. This time, the region received a reprieve from December storms that dumped heavy snow in the mountains and partially refilled parched reservoirs. However, Juliette said the winds quickly dried up vegetation weakened by a prolonged drought and lowered humidity level. “It’s unusual to have fire this size here on the coast at the end of January,” she said. “The fact that we had a fire this size is of great concern.” The cause of the fire, which was 25% contained as of press time Tuesday, Jan. 25, was under investigation.

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Secretary Vilsack Announces New 10 Year Strategy to Confront the Wildfire Crisis PHOENIX – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore launched a comprehensive response Tuesday, Jan. 18, to the nation’s growing wildfire crisis – “Confronting the Wildfire Crisis: A Strategy for Protecting Communities and Improving Resilience in America’s Forests.” The strategy outlines the need to significantly increase fuels and forest health treatments to address the escalating crisis of wildfire danger that threatens millions of acres and numerous communities across the United States. The Forest Service will work with other federal agencies, including the Department of the Interior, and with tribes, states, local communities, private landowners and other partners to focus fuels and forest health treatments more strategically and at the scale of the problem, based on the best available science. The strategy highlights new research on what Forest Service

scientists identified as high risk “firesheds” – large, forested landscapes with a high likelihood that an ignition could expose homes, communities, infrastructure and natural resources to wildfire. Firesheds, typically about 250,000 acres in size, are mapped to match the scale of community exposure to wildfire. The Forest Service will use this risk-based information to engage with partners and create shared priorities for landscape scale work, to equitably and meaningfully change the trajectory of risk for people, communities and natural resources, including areas important for water, carbon and wildlife. The groundwork in this new strategy will begin in areas identified as being at the highest risk, based on community exposure. Additional high risk areas for water and other values are being identified. Some of the highest risk areas based on community exposure include the Pacific Northwest, the Sierra

Nevada Range in California, the front range in Colorado and the Southwest. The strategy calls for the Forest Service to treat up to an additional 20 million acres on national forests and grasslands and support treatment of up to an additional 30 million acres of other federal, state, tribal, private and family lands. Fuels and forest health treatments, including the use of prescribed fire and thinning to reduce hazardous fuels, will be complemented by investments in fire-adapted communities and work to address post-fire risks, recovery and reforestation. The bipartisan infrastructure law provides nearly $3 billion to reduce hazardous fuels and restore America’s forests and grasslands, along with investments in fire-adapted communities and post fire reforestation. Funds will be used to begin implementing this critical work. In 2020, 2017 and 2015, more than 10 million acres burned na-

tionwide, an area more than six times the size of Delaware. In the past 20 years, many states have had record catastrophic wildfires, harming people, communities and natural resources and causing billions of dollars in damage. In 2020, Coloradans saw all three of their largest fires on record. The running five-year average number of structures destroyed by wildfires each year rose from 2,873 in 2014 to 12,255 in 2020 – a fourfold increase in just six years. “The negative impacts of today’s largest wildfires far outpace the scale of efforts to protect homes, communities and natural resources,” Vilsack said. “Our experts expect the trend will only worsen with the effects of a changing climate, so working together toward common goals across boundaries and jurisdictions is essential to the future of these landscapes and the people who live there.” “We already have the tools, the

knowledge and the partnerships in place to begin this work in many of our national forests and grasslands, and now we have funding that will allow us to build on the research and the lessons learned to address this wildfire crisis facing many of our communities,” Moore said. “We want to thank Congress, the president and the American people for entrusting us to do this important work.” The Forest Service remains committed to sustaining the health, diversity and productivity of all of America’s forests. Visit the Forest Service website to read the full strategy document at https:// www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/ wildfire-crisis. If you would like to partner with the Forest Service, visit the National Partnership Office website at http://www.fs.usda.gov/ working-with-us/partnerships. Submitted by U.S. Forest Service.

Graduation rates dip across US as pandemic stalls progress Matt Barnum, Kalyn Belsha and Thomas Wilburn of Chalkbeat THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

High school graduation rates dipped in at least 20 states after the first full school year disrupted by the pandemic, suggesting the coronavirus may have ended nearly two decades of nationwide progress toward getting more students diplomas, an analysis shows. The drops came despite at least some states and educators loosening standards to help struggling students. The results, according to data obtained from 26 states and analyzed by Chalkbeat, are the latest concerning trend in American education, which has been rocked by a pandemic that left many students learning remotely last year and continues to complicate teaching and learning. Some fear that the next several graduating classes could be even more affected. “It does concern me,” Chris Reykdal, the schools superintendent in Washington state, where the graduation rate fell by about half a point, said. “I don’t ever want to see a decline. We’ve made such steady progress.” In 2020, when schools shuttered for the final months of the school year, most states waived outstanding graduation requirements and saw graduation rates tick up. But the picture was different for the class of 2021. In 20 of 26 states that have released their data, graduation rates fell. Comprehensive national data will likely not be available until 2023. Those declines were less than a percentage point in some states, like Colorado, Georgia and Kansas. Elsewhere, they were larger. Illinois, Oregon and North Dakota saw graduation rates drop two points, and Indiana, Maine, Nevada, South Dakota and West Virginia saw declines of at least one point. Where rates increased, growth was modest. Florida had seen graduation rates jump by more than two points every year for a decade but gained just a tenth of a point in 2021, even as state officials waived certain diploma requirements.

“We do have to be concerned that grad rates are down and that some number of kids that earned a diploma, they’ve learned less than prior years,” Robert Balfanz, a professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Education and director of a research center focused on high school graduation, said. “What we’re going to have to learn in the future is, how great is the concern?” Last year’s senior class saw school disrupted in distinct ways. In Nevada’s Washoe County schools, for example, the graduation rate tumbled by 2.6 points as many teens worked longer hours or spent more time caring for siblings. Carly Lott, a counselor at Hug High School in Reno, grew concerned last year as the hours on her students’ pay stubs, which the school collects to offer elective credits, rose from 20 to 30 a week to 40 to 50. Some students worked during remote school days, while others took late-night shifts that left them too tired to concentrate on schoolwork. Lott made sure students knew about the district’s food bank and grew used to asking, “Do you absolutely need to work, or can you cut back?” As course failures stacked up, a trend schools reported nationwide, counselors nudged seniors to come to school in person to make up missed credits. “If they were at home, they weren’t engaged, they were doing other things,” Lott said. One of last year’s graduates, 19-year-old De’karius Graham, had an up-close view of how 12th graders struggled. There was no prom to look forward to, and all his senior classes at Florida’s Polk County schools were online, an experience he describes as “low social interaction, low teacher interaction.” He often turned to YouTube to figure out confusing assignments. “It was a lot of self-teaching and self-motivation,” he said. “I was just really alone with it all.” At the same time, Graham was running his own landscaping business to make money and helping seven school-age siblings with their homework. He also spent time

working with a close friend who struggled with online assignments without reliable internet. Other students got derailed. Eighteen-year-old Lailani Greaves had been behind before the pandemic but was aiming to graduate with the class of 2021. Without inperson connections, her motivation plummeted. “I didn’t have a clear head where I was focused and able to go every day and catch up on some work and log in to the computer,” she said. “Just talking to a computer, it didn’t feel real.” The New York City student contemplated dropping out and getting her GED but ultimately transferred to a smaller high school and is hopeful she’ll graduate this year. “I realized that I could go farther with my high school diploma,” Greaves, who wants to pursue a career in medicine, said. Despite those challenges, statewide graduation rates are still typically higher now than they were a few years ago. But the modest declines are striking departures from recent trends. In 2001, an estimated 71% of U.S. students who started ninth grade at a public high school graduated four years later. By 2019 that number had jumped to 86%, although the nation’s way of calculating that has changed slightly. That increase is one of the biggest recent success stories in American education. A recent Brookings Institution study concluded that the gains were a result of new federal pressure on states and schools and found little evidence that the longterm improvements were due to lower standards. The causes are much debated, though. A 2015 NPR investigation found that many students graduated with the help of hasty, low-quality credit recovery courses. Some of the states with the nation’s top graduation rates, like Alabama and West Virginia, also have very low test scores. Some fear that cumulative effects of the pandemic stand to hit future graduating classes hardest. In both Oregon and Nevada, the share of high school freshmen who finished

Cruise ship changes course after US judge orders seizure Adriana Gomez Licon THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

MIAMI (AP) – A cruise ship that was supposed to dock in Miami has instead sailed to the Bahamas, after a U.S. judge granted an order to seize the vessel as part of a lawsuit over $4 million in unpaid fuel. Cruise trackers show Crystal Symphony currently docked in the Bahamian island of Bimini. “We all feel we were abducted by luxurious pirates!” passenger Stephen Heard Fales posted on Facebook. Some passengers were taken by ferry to Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale Sunday, Jan. 23. The ferry ride was apparently “uncomfortable due to inclement weather,” according to a statement from a Crystal Cruises representative. The company said guests were also taken to local airports, but wouldn’t comment on the lawsuit. It was not immediately clear how many passengers were aboard, with one news outlet reporting 300 and

another, 700. According to the company website, the vessel can carry up to 848 passengers. The ship was scheduled to arrive in Miami Saturday. But a federal judge there issued an arrest warrant for the ship Thursday, a maritime practice where a U.S. Marshal goes aboard a vessel and takes charge of it once it enters U.S. waters. Passengers and entertainers said on social media they were surprised to find out about the legal case. One guest posted a letter on Facebook from Crystal Cruises management that said the change in itinerary was due to “non-technical operational issues.” Elio Pace, a musician who has toured off and on with the ship since 2013, said about 30-50 crew disembarked because their contracts ended. Another 400 crew members don’t know when they’ll get off, or if they’ll remain employed. “This is a human story. This is about people and their jobs,” Pace told The Associated Press.

The lawsuit was filed in a Miami federal court by Peninsula Petroleum Far East against the ship under a maritime procedure that allows actions against vessels for unpaid debts. The complaint says Crystal Symphony was chartered or managed by Crystal Cruises and Star Cruises, which are both sued for breach of contract for allegedly owing $4.6 million in fuel. Crystal Cruises announced earlier this week that it was suspending operations through late April. Besides Crystal Symphony, it has two other ships currently cruising, which end their voyages Jan. 30 in Aruba and Feb. 4 in Argentina. “Suspending operations will provide Crystal’s management team with an opportunity to evaluate the current state of business and examine various options moving forward,” the company said in a statement earlier this week. Associated Press writer Nardos Haile in New York contributed to this report.

Red mortarboards fly into the evening sky at Heritage High School’s commencement ceremony Friday, July 24, 2020, in Maryville, Tennessee High school graduation rates dipped in at least 20 states after the first full school year disrupted by the pandemic, according to a new analysis by Chalkbeat.(Scott Keller/The Daily Times via AP, File, File)

last school year on track to graduate was about 10 percentage points lower than before the pandemic. This school year, attendance has also been unusually low. Lott worries many seniors won’t graduate on time this year, either. “We have a significant group of kids on our campus who failed an entire year of high school,” she said. Those students get extra check-ins with Lott, who says it will be hard but not impossible to make up those classes through online credit recovery. “I tell them, there will be a time that you’re going to want to give up,” she said. “That’s when we need to talk with you, because we can help you through that motivational slump.” Schools have received large sums of federal aid that could be used to help students to graduate, but Washington’s Reykdal said schools have recently been focused on staffing and safety. “If I had talked to my districts a

year ago, they all would have said graduation and recovery, and right now they’re saying more PPE, finding substitutes,” he said. Still, some educators are hopeful last year’s dip represents an anomaly. In Peoria, Illinois, where the graduation rate fell four points after climbing steadily for years, Superintendent Sharon DesmoulinKherat thinks the district’s expanded “safety net” for struggling students will help. Every week, a team of educators identifies students with failing grades for extra support. The district has also added ways for working students to earn credits in the evenings or on weekends and has hired three “navigators” to help students who are in the juvenile justice system to finish school. “It is not easy,” DesmoulinKherat said. “It’s definitely a marathon, not a sprint. Chalkbeat’s Sarah Darville and Christina Veiga contributed to this report.

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ilton’s online calendar at http:// www.hamiltonbobcats.net/apps/ events/calendar/. Hamilton Museum – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays at 39991 Contreras Road in Anza. For more information, call 951-763-1350 or visit http:// www.hamiltonmuseum.org. Find them on Facebook at “HamiltonMuseum-and-Ranch-Foundation.” 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 951-751-1462 for more information. Narcotics Anonymous Meeting – 6 p.m. Every Tuesday at Shepherd Of The Valley Church, 56095 Pena Road, in Anza. Open participation. Veterans’ Gathering Mondays – 9-11 a.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 39075 Contreras Road, in Anza. Men and women veterans come to share and help each other deal with posttraumatic stress disorder and other difficulties. Call John Sheehan at 951-923-6153. If you need an advocate to help with VA benefits, call Ronnie Imel at 951-659-9884. The Most Excellent Way – Christ-centered recovery program for all kinds of addiction meets Fridays from 7-8:30 p.m. and Tuesdays from 8-10 a.m. Program is court approved; child care is provided. Transportation help is available. The group meets at 58050 Highway 371; the cross street is Kirby Road in Anza. AA Men’s Meeting – 7 p.m. Meetings take place Thursdays at 39551 Kirby Road in Anza, south of Highway 371. Alcoholics Anonymous – 8 p.m. Wednesday evenings at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road in Anza. For more information, call 951763-4226. Bereaved Parents of the USA – The Aguanga-Anza Chapter of BPUSA will hold its meetings at 6 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 49109 Lakeshore Blvd. in Aguanga. For more information, contact chapter leader Linda Hardee at 951-551-2826. Free Mobile Health Clinic – Open every third Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointment is needed. Uninsured may only be seen in the Anza Community Hall’s parking lot or inside the hall. Medication Assistance and Treatment for Opioid Dependence – Get treatment for heroin addiction. Transportation to the clinic is provided. For more information, contact Borrego Health’s Anza Community Health Center, 58581 Route 371, in Anza. For more information, call 951-7634759.

Food ministries F.U.N. Group weekly food ministry – Deliveries arrive noon Thursdays at the Anza Community Hall. To order a paid box and help feed those who can’t afford to pay, drop off payment and cash donations by Thursday at 1:30 p.m., to ERA Excel Realty, 56070 Highway 371, in Anza. Pay inside or drop off during the day in the red box outside. To drop it off, put name and request on an envelope with payment inside. A $30 box has about $100 worth of food and feeds six people. Half boxes are available for $15. Food is delivered once a week to those who cannot find a ride. For more information, call Bill Donahue at 951-288-0903. Living Hope Christian Fellowship Community Dinner – 1 p.m. Dinners are held the last Sunday of the month at the Anza Community Hall. All are welcome. Donations of time, money, etc. are always welcome. Food for the Faithful – 8 a.m. The food bank hands out food the last Friday of the month until the food is gone. The clothes closet will be open too. Emergency food handed out as needed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. FFF is a non-denominational nonprofit. All in need are welcome; call Esther Barragan at 951-763-5636. Bible Studies The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Anza – Sunday Sacrament is held 10 a.m.; Sunday School is 11 a.m. Priesthood/Relief Society meets noon; Wednesday Boy Scouts gathers 6 p.m. and Youth Night is 7 p.m. For more information, call Ruiz at 951-445-7180 or Nathan at 760-399-0727. The Wednesday Genealogy/Family History Class, 5-8 p.m., is open to the public at 39075 Contreras Road in Anza. Native Lighthouse Fellowship – 10 a.m. The group meets the first Saturday of the month, and breakfast is served. All are welcome to fellowship together at the “Tribal Hall” below the casino in Anza. For more information, call Nella Heredia at 951-763-0856. Living Hope Bible Study – 8-10 a.m. Tuesdays at Living Hope Christian Fellowship, 58050 Highway 371, in Anza. All are welcome. For more information, call Pastor Kevin at 951-763-1111. Anza RV Clubhouse – 7 p.m., the second Wednesday of the Month, Pastor Kevin officiates at 41560 Terwilliger Road in Anza. Monthly Christian Men’s Breakfast – 9 a.m. Breakfast takes place the fourth Saturday of each month and rotates to different locations. Contact Jeff Crawley at 951763-1257 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 – 9 a.m. The church offers Sunday school for all ages with a 10:30 a.m. worship service and 6 p.m. for prayer and Bible study. Youth ministry meets Mondays from 6-8 p.m. The women’s Bible study meets Thursdays at 10 a.m., but it is on hiatus through the summer. Celebrate Recovery meets Fridays; doors open at 5:30 p.m. with large group meeting, 6-7 p.m.; small group share, 7-8 p.m. and Cross Talk Cafe, 8-8:30 p.m. Church is located at 39200 Rolling Hills Road in Anza. For more information, contact at 951-7634937, anzabptistchurch@gmail. com or http://www.anzabaptistchurch.com. Clubs TOPS Meeting – Take Off Pounds Sensibly support group meets Wednesdays weekly. Weigh in at 8:30 a.m., meeting at 8:45 a.m. at Thompson Hall at the Anza Baptist Church, 39200 Rolling Hills Road, in Anza. For more information, visit http://www. TOPS.org. High Country Recreation – Second Monday of the month attend committee meetings at ERA Excel Realty in Anza. For more information, call Albert Rodriguez at 951-492-1624 or Robyn Garrison at 805-312-0369. HCR Bingo fundraisers – 6:30-9:30 p.m. second and fourth Fridays at Anza Community Hall. Anza Valley VFW Post 1873 – Capt. John Francis Drivick III Post, the Ladies’ and Men’s Auxiliaries are located at 59011 Bailey Road in Anza. Mail P.O. Box 390433. Request monthly newsletter and or weekly menu by email at vfw1873anzaca@ gmail.com. For more information, call 951-763-4439 or visit http:// vfw1873.org. High Country 4-H Club – 6:30 p.m. Meetings are on the third Wednesday of the month, except February, at Anza Community Hall. 4-H Club is for youth 5 to 19 years old offering a variety of projects. High Country 4-H Club is open to children living in the Anza, Aguanga and surrounding areas. For more information, call Allison Renck at 951-663-5452. Anza Valley Artists Meetings – 1 p.m. Meetings are the third Saturday of each month at various locations. Share art, ideas and participate in shows. Guest speakers are always needed. For more information, call president Rosie Grindle at 951-928-1248. Find helpful art tips at http://www. facebook.com/AnzaValleyArtists/. Anza Quilter’s Club – 9:30 a.m. to noon. Meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at

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the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road, in Anza. Anza Valley Lions Club – The Anza Valley Lions Club has been reinstated and is open to all men and women who want to work together for the betterment of the community. The group is working on securing a new venue for meetings. Meetings and events are posted on the Anza Lions Club of Anza Valley Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/LionsofAnzaValley. For more information, email president Greg Sandling at President.AnzaLions@ gmail.com or Chris Skinner at Secretary.AnzaLions@gmail.com. Boy Scouts Troop 319 – Cub Scouts meet 6 p.m. every Tuesday, and Boy Scouts meet 7 p.m. every Wednesday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Contreras Road, south of state Route 371, in Anza. For more information, call Richard Hotchkiss at 951-551-3154. Boys Scouts Troop 371 – Boy Scouts meet at Lake Riverside Estates. For more information, call Ginny Kinser at 909-702-7902. Civil Air Patrol – Squadron 59 is looking for new members of all ages. For more information, call squadron commander Maj. Dennis Sheehan from the Anza area at 951-403-4940. To learn more and see the club’s meeting schedule, visit http://www.squadron59.org. Fire Explorer Program – 6 p.m. The program meets every second, third and fourth Tuesday of the month at Fire Station 29 on state Route 371 in Anza. Call 951763-5611 for information. Redshank Riders – 7 p.m. Backcountry horsemen meet at the Little Red Schoolhouse in Anza, the second Thursday of each month. Visit http://www. redshankriders.com or call Carol Schmuhl for membership information at 951-663-6763. Anza Thimble Club – The club meets the first Thursday of the month at Valley Gospel Chapel, 43275 Chapman Road in Anza. The social hour is 11:30 a.m., and lunch is served at noon. Contact Carol Wright at 951-763-2884 for more information. Organizations Terwilliger Community Association – 6 p.m. Second Monday of the month at VFW Post 1873, 59011 Bailey Road, in Anza. Potluck dinner open to all. For more information, call Tonie Ford at 951-763-4560. From the Heart Christian Women’s Ministries – Noon. Monthly luncheon and guest speaker are held the second Saturday of each month. The $5 charge covers lunch at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road, in Anza. From the Heart helps the area’s neediest children and invites all women and men to join in their mission. Donate or help with the rummage sales twice a year to raise funds for the cause or other events. For more information, call president Christi James at 951-595-2400. Anza Community Hall – 7 p.m. General membership meetings are held the fourth Thursday of the month. Memberships cost $20 per person or $35 per business, and both get one vote. No government funds are allocated for the Hall, which pays its bills through memberships and swap meets. Voting members receive discounts off hall rentals, swap meet booths and save on propane gas from Ferrellgas. Mail membership to: Anza Community Building Inc. at P.O. Box 390091, Anza, CA 92539. The hall is located at 56630 Highway 371 in Anza. Swap meet held each Saturday of the month, weather permitting, early morning to 1 p.m. Vendors wanted. For more information, call 951-282-4267. Anza Civic Improvement League – 9 a.m. meets the first Saturday of each month at the Little Red Schoolhouse. The league maintains Minor Park and Little Red School House, which are both available to rent for events. No government funds are allowed; the membership pays the bills – $10 a person, $18 family or $35 business membership. For more information, visit http:// www.anzacivic.org.

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Winter frost is beautiful to see but dangerous to plants

Hoarfrost crystals sparkle on the edges of this flower’s petals in Carletta Stokes’ garden.

Tiny hairs on these leaves are covered in frosty beauty in Carletta Stokes’ garden.

Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

Winter in the Anza Valley is well underway, with chilly temperatures, rain, wind, snow and frost. Frost, also called white or hoarfrost, can be beautiful yet damaging. This phenomenon occurs when air temperatures dip below 32 degrees and ice crystals form on plant leaves. While pretty and crisp, frost can injure and sometimes kill tender plants. The below-freezing temperatures that create frost generally kill all but

the most cold-tolerant plants. Local resident Carletta Stokes’ garden was covered in frost recently and she took some photos of the event before the sun melted it away. Luckily, her outside plants were cold-tolerant and survived the ordeal. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

White frost glistens on these cold-tolerant leaves in Carletta Stokes’ garden. Anza Valley Outlook/Courtesy photos

PELICANS from page AVO-1 salamanders, tadpoles and crawfish. They hunt by swimming on the surface, dipping their bills to scoop up fish and water, then raising their bills to drain the water and swallow their prey. Pelicans can be seen hunting cooperatively with groups of birds driving prey in order to better capture it. Large flocks of pelicans travel

long distances in V-formations. They soar gracefully on broad wings, high into the sky in and between thermals. Male and female pelicans court in flight. Females lay two eggs, but typically only one chick survives. Unfortunately, the stronger of the two kills the other, a behavior known as siblicide. Predators such as foxes, coyotes, dogs, gulls, ravens, owls,

hawks and eagles all can threaten the young birds, as well as the adults. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, an organization dedicated to education, conservation and identification of bird species, has reported that populations of American White Pelicans have rebounded from lows in the mid20th century and have grown at roughly 5% per year between 1966 and 2014, citing the North

American Breeding Bird Survey. The Waterbird Conservation for the Americas estimates a global breeding population in excess of 120,000 birds. The species rates an 11 out of 20 on the Continental Concern Score and is assigned a status of Moderate Concern. Delisa Mannix, a resident of Lake Riverside Estates and a

professional photographer, was able to capture images of these birds in 2021. The chance to observe these birds as they preen, swim and hunt is always a treat to LRE residents. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

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Winter requires feed changes for horses Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

Winter can be a time of refreshing, crisp, cool weather punctuated by freezing rain, snow and frigid winds. Animals such as horses naturally grow extra coats to combat the cold and inclement weather. But in order to remain as healthy as can be, they need extra nutrition to stay warm, experts say. Local equestrians know horses need more hay during the winter months. “Forage, specifically long stem hay, is very important to your horse during the colder temperatures,” Dr. Robert Bray, Equine Nutritionist at Star Milling Company, said. “For a horse to maintain body warmth during the winter, the answer is simple, feed grass hay and if you are currently feeding grass hay, feed more.”

Long-stem hay requires the animal’s gut to contract more energetically to move the food through the digestive system. At the same time, this process expends energy which is important to regulate body temperature during cold snaps. This energy is referenced as “heat of digestion” or “heat increment,” according to Bray. Long-stem hay also requires the horse to drink more water than when fed hay pellets or cubes. Grain and oils have more calories per pound, but they don’t require the animal to expend the same effort to move and process the food to produce the same level of heat energy of digestion as with forage. Additionally, the fiber from hay is critical for a healthy gut microbiome. Feeds containing high levels of soluble fiber, such as beet pulp and soy hulls, also require the gut

to contract with more vigor and cause the horse to drink more water. Horses drink less water when the water temperature is cold. Water in below-ground piping averages 55 degrees F. During winter months that temperature can drop to 45 degrees. Drinking water temperature for horses should be at least 55 degrees. Decreased water intake by horses puts them at risk for impaction colic. This type of colic occurs when hard or dry fecal matter accumulates in the colon and can be life-threatening to the animal. Always provide access to fresh water. The average horse drinks 10 gallons a day. Refill buckets at or after feeding time, since horses drink the most after eating grain or hay. A horse that is eating is a warm horse. Providing proper nutrition,

Thin or neglected horses don’t fare well when temperatures dip in wintertime. Anza Valley Outlook/Courtesy photo

fiber and water should help your equine friends stay comfortable this winter. Diane Sieker can be reached by

email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

Anza Electric: Plugging our member-owners into ‘beneficial electrification’ ANZA – Anza Electric Cooperative Inc. and other electric cooperatives across the country look for ways to brighten their communities and help their memberowners save energy and money. “Beneficial electrification” is one of those ways – and a topic that is growing in importance throughout California, the nation and world. It’s a relatively new term in many areas of the country, but something with which Kevin Short, general manager of AEC, is well familiar with from his years in the electric and cooperative utility industry. “Anza Electric’s members are already benefiting from ‘beneficial electrification’ in many ways,” Short says. “The cooperative staff is also looking diligently for new opportunities to help expand these benefits. Getting useful information to our members is an important first step.” What is “beneficial electrification?” What are its benefits? Keith Dennis is president of the Beneficial Electrification League, a nonprofit organization bringing together diverse organizations across the county to help consumers save money on their energy bills, improve the economy and help achieve environmental goals through beneficial electrification. “In general, beneficial electrifi-

cation is the use of electricity for end-uses that would otherwise be powered by fossil fuels such as gasoline, diesel oil, natural gas and propane whereby doing so saves consumers money and reduces pollution,” Dennis said. “We can often heat our homes, businesses, schools, and other government buildings more economically using cost-effective technologies such as heat pumps. Clean electricity “We can transition our transportation systems – cars, school buses, long-haul trucking and rail – to run on clean electricity, the cheapest fuel available. Increasing the use of electricity in these ways will save money, reduce pollution and produce other ‘beneficial’ results,” he said. The Beneficial Electrification League highlights four conditions, that if satisfied, ensures that electrification activities will be beneficial to consumers. They must save consumers money over the life of the appliance or product; benefit the environment; improve product quality or the consumer’s quality of life and foster a more robust and resilient grid. “Many Anza Electric members are already ahead of the curve on beneficial electrification,” Short said. “For example, many resi-

dents have installed heat pumps in their homes for heating and cooling. Hybrid electric water heaters are fast becoming an extremely efficient alternative to other legacy systems. Also, the number of electric vehicles locally has greatly increased in the last few years.” Short said that Anza’s wholesale power supplier is adding more renewable energy to its mix thereby reducing emissions associated with using electricity. Decreasing emissions associated with power generation is a trend that’s accelerating across the nation. “Anza Electric Cooperative is further advancing renewable energy in our own community by encouraging solar installations on members’ homes and through the investment in our SunAnza solar array and our Low- and ModerateIncome Community Solar program,” he said. Renewable energy “Locally produced renewable energy is the ideal way to power literally everything,” Short said. “It produces virtually zero emissions and keeps energy dollars in our own community.” Both Short and Dennis agreed that technology was one of the key drivers making beneficial electrification increasingly viable and compelling, such as advances

over the past decade that have greatly improved the performance and reduced the costs of owning and operating electric appliances, electric heating and cooling systems, electric vehicles and other products, ranging from electric lawn mowers to electric farming and mining equipment. “There’s a lot of research and work underway by the U.S. Department of Energy and major manufacturers that we expect will produce even more cost-effective products in the near future,” Dennis said. Federal funding President Joe Biden signed The Investment in Infrastructure and Jobs Act into law in mid-November 2021, providing new funding for an array of programs that can accelerate beneficial electrification including: $550 million in new funding for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program can help cities pursue beneficial electrification projects; $500 million of new funding for schools for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements at facilities and $5 billion through the U.S. EPA to replace thousands of polluting diesel school buses with electric and low-emission school buses. The intersection of improved

technologies and additional funding could provide opportunities for homeowners, businesses, schools and governments to save energy and money, generate additional economic benefits, reduce emissions and enable a more efficient and resilient electric grid. Working with electric cooperatives, like Anza, to help the communities they serve seize such opportunities is part of the core mission of the Beneficial Electrification League. “Beneficial electrification will continue to play a big role in accelerating this transition in an effective and economic way, to the benefit of consumers, energy resilience and the environment,” Cheryl Carter, co-director of the energy program of the Natural Resources Defense Council, said. “We look forward to working with Anza to provide more information to its members,” Dennis said. “The future is electrifying.” For more information, visit https://be-league.org/, https:// www.energy.gov/energysaver/ heat-pump-systems, https://www. cooperative.com/topics/beneficialelectrification/Pages/Understanding-Beneficial-Electrification.aspx or http://www.anzaelectric.org. Submitted by Anza Electric Cooperative.

BOULDERS from page AVO-1

unique appearance. Erosion exposes large deposits of granite and smooths the boulders into interesting shapes. Fires and earthquakes can cause the granite giants to actually split and shed pieces off, creating boulder gardens and even caves. These rock structures are home

to animals, insects, mosses, lichens and birds and enhance the personality of the Anza Valley. Both beautiful and beneficial, these huge boulders enhance the personality of the Anza Valley. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

activity. Magma flows from volcanic hot spots and slowly cools over millions of years. During the process, the magma combines with various minerals including hornblend, feldspar, mica and quartz to create granite’s particular and

This boulder off Cave Rock Road has moss colonies growing on its surface.

Easily seen from State Highway 371, this round rock is a massive landmark.

This boulder on the Cahuilla Reservation split in half eons ago.

A crack in this rock gives purchase for a small redshank shrub. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photos

These ancient boulders erupt from a sea of wildflowers and grasses.

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Bail reduced for man who allegedly gave student fatal dose of fentanyl City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

A federal judge Thursday, Jan. 20, ordered that bail be cut in half for a 22-year-old Riverside man accused of supplying a lethal dose of fentanyl to a young Temecula woman, likely enabling the defendant to be released from detention pending trial. Brandon Michael McDowell of San Bernardino was indicted in December on one count of distributing fentanyl resulting in a fatality, following a nearly twoyear investigation into the death of 20-year-old Alexandra Capelouto. Bail reduction motions submitted by McDowell’s federal public defender were reviewed by U.S. District Magistrate Kenly Kato, who ruled that the defendant’s bond requirement should be slashed from $200,000 to $100,000. Specific reasons for the

reduction were not given, though McDowell’s lack of previous criminal history may have factored into the decision. A woman identified as Michelle McCarthy, whose relationship to McDowell was not disclosed in court documents, has already agreed to post the bond, offering her house on Larkspur Drive in San Bernardino as security. McDowell was expected to be released from federal detention Thursday afternoon. The defendant is due back in U.S. District Court in downtown Riverside for a pretrial hearing Monday. If convicted, he could face a minimum 20-year sentence, and a maximum of life in prison without the possibility of parole, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. According to prosecutors, Capelouto, a student at Arizona State University, was home for the holidays, Dec. 22, 2019, and con-

tacted the defendant via Snapchat to order Oxycodone, a prescription medication generally provided for relief of chronic pain. McDowell allegedly sold the victim an undisclosed quantity of “counterfeit Oxycodone M30 pills,” according to a U.S. Attorney’s Office statement. “Investigators believe she crushed at least one of the pills and snorted the drug shortly before succumbing to the powerful opioid in the pills,” the agency said. C a p e l o u t o ’s f a t h e r, M a t t Capelouto, has called his daughter’s death a “fentanyl poisoning,” saying she did not realize she was ingesting the deadly substance. In a news briefing last week, he tearfully recalled that his daughter “did not want to die” and “did not make a wise choice.” The Capelouto case prompted Sen. Melissa Melendez, R-Lake Elsinore, to introduce Senate Bill

350, which was rejected twice by the Democrat majority in the Senate Public Safety Committee. The legislation would have mandated that under state law, anyone convicted of dealing fentanyl or other potentially deadly drugs be issued a written warning that a death resulting from furnishing such drugs in the future could result in the party being prosecuted for murder. Some county prosecutors, however, including Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin and Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer, have pursued second-degree murder charges against dealers who allegedly sold lethal doses of fentanyl anyway. Ten individuals in Riverside County have been charged in connection with fentanyl-traced fatalities. The McDowell case was investigated by U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents, along with Riverside County sheriff’s detec-

tives and personnel from U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations. Fentanyl is manufactured in China and smuggled across the U.S.-Mexico border. Hestrin said “profit and greed” have led drug cartels to transport it across the border, where law enforcement is “not getting any help” stemming the tide. “We’re overwhelmed,” he said, during the briefing with Capelouto. The synthetic opioid is known to be 80-100 times more potent than morphine and is a popular additive, seamlessly mixed into any number of narcotics and pharmaceuticals. According to Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, data is pending, but it appears there were about 500 fentanyl-induced deaths countywide last year, which would represent a 250-fold increase from 2016, when only two such fatalities were documented.

Threats against high school in Menifee not credible City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

A woman allegedly posted social media messages indicating that possible acts of violence could be carried out at a Menifee high school, but the threats were ultimately determined not to be credible and the suspect was not arrested because of her mental state, authorities said Wednesday,

Jan. 19. Capt. Dave Gutierrez of the Menifee Police Department said that shortly before 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, administrators at Paloma Valley High School contacted police because a disturbing social media post had surfaced specifically mentioning “Paloma Valley.” Gutierrez said a picture included with the message showed “two apparent firearms,” prompting

detectives to hunt down the source of the post. After several hours, the investigation pointed to a 20-yearold resident who is familiar to law enforcement for past incidents of a similar nature, according to the captain. “After interviewing the female, detectives determined they lacked the legal (grounds) to make a criminal arrest,” Gutierrez said. He said the matter would be

referred to the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office in the hope that the woman “can be held accountable and receives needed services.” The captain said social media posts suggesting or proclaiming imminent threats of violence are growing in number, and the police department takes them seriously. “All threats, whether specific, implied, or otherwise, that cause

fear in our community will not be tolerated,” he said. Gutierrez further emphasized that people who spot such messages should not repost the details because circulating “unsubstantiated information is not helpful to an investigation and causes an increased amount of fear and anxiety.”

Task force cracks down on catalytic converter thefts City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

A law enforcement task force operation to crack down on vehicle catalytic converter thefts in the Hemet Valley led to the seizure of more than 50 converters and the identification of unlicensed auto repair shops, authorities said Friday, Jan. 21.

“Operation Undercarriage” was initiated Thursday following a surge in catalytic converter thefts throughout the region and state, according to the Riverside County Vehicle Dismantler Industry Strike Team, composed of Hemet police officers, sheriff’s deputies and inspectors from the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Converters are used to filter en-

Deputies bust suspected illegal indoor cannabis grow in Lake Elsinore City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

A 35-year-old man suspected of operating an indoor marijuana grow at a Lake Elsinore home was released from custody Friday, Jan. 21, after posting a $15,000 bond. Patrick Wayne Alves of Lake Elsinore was arrested and booked into the Cois M. Byrd Detention Center Thursday on suspicion of illegal cultivation of marijuana and transportation of marijuana for sale. Alves posted bail Friday morning and was let out of the Murrieta jail. According to Riverside County sheriff’s Sgt. Jeff Reese, deputies served a search warrant at the suspect’s property in the 19400

RISK from page AVO-1 of entry such as rear sliding doors and second-story balconies. Increase lighting and add motion sensor lights to front and rear entries. Additionally, police suggest installing motion detectors and glass breaking sensors. Keep shrubbery trimmed away from entrances and walkways, as crooks can hide in these places and break in or case the home virtually undetected. Inside the house, install cameras and motion sensors in bedrooms. The goal of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is to keep all citizens safe while also improv-

block of Palomar Court, near Beechwood Lane, about 3 p.m. Thursday. “During the investigation, a large-scale indoor marijuana grow was located ... with plants in various stages of growth, and a large amount of U.S. currency,” Reese said. Alves was taken into custody without a struggle. The marijuana plants were confiscated for destruction, Reese said. The investigation is ongoing. The city of Lake Elsinore has authorized permits for storefront cannabis shops, but commercial grows are not permitted in residences. Crime,

ing the quality of life for those residing within the community. If you observe suspicious persons in your area, please contact your local Sheriff’s station. The Hemet Sheriff’s Station can be reached at 951-791-3400 or 951776-1099. Criminal activity can also be reported through the We-Tip Crime Reporting Hotline at 909-9875005 or https://wetip.com. Be proactive for yourself and your neighbors. Remember, if you see something, say something and keep your neighborhood safe. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

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Southern California,” Rabago said. During the operation, multiple auto repair facilities were subject to unannounced inspections, resulting in the seizure of 56 converters and 10 citations carrying $56,000 in penalties, according to Rabago. She alleged four unlicensed dismantlers and two unlicensed repair shops were identified, while three businesses were found to be in violation of state record-keeping laws aimed at preventing metals theft. “We hope this operation informed our local businesses of

the dangers of choosing to illegally work with catalytic converter thieves,” the detective said. “Doing so not only subjects them to arrest and fines, but they can also lose their business.” Additional sting operations are planned in the coming months, according to Rabago. Anyone with information regarding converter thefts was asked to contact Hemet police at 951765-2400, the sheriff’s San Jacinto station at 951-654-2702 or DMV investigations at 916-229-0167.

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Government documents uncovered appear to reveal origin of SARS CoV2 virus

Julie Reeder PUBLISHER

Well, now we know. All the rush, the unanswered questions, the fear, while hundreds of thousands of people with adverse reactions to COVID-19 vaccines and thousands of deaths are all but ignored, according to numerous published reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Even young people who did their patriotic part in the trials and are now damaged for life have been pushed aside and forgotten by the drug companies they volunteered to give their bodies to.

This is the first time in recent history that I can remember where a push for compliance, including the censoring of the experts, scientists, virologists, front-line doctors and anything related to available and inexpensive treatment, is being forced upon us. People who are critical thinkers and have questions, people who value informed consent, people who are careful about what goes into their body are criticized for questioning authority and not doing their part for society. They are now discriminated against. They are the “Others.” Last month, The Intercept, a leftleaning news agency, uncovered documents that Dr. Anthony Fauci, EcoHealth Alliance President Peter Daszak and their National Institutes of Health and EcoHealth cohorts were concerned that the Wuhan lab leak theory was going to get out. They were also concerned that the fact that they had something to do with the work on gain-of-function experimental virus work in Wuhan and in labs in the U.S. would become public knowledge. But now Project Veritas has uncovered documents that appear to

confirm The Intercept’s findings. Project Veritas released the documents, reported to be in a secret file and apparently leaked to them from the government Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, which included a wealth of information. Included in those documents are the actual proposals from EcoHealth Alliance where they outline a plan and ask for funding from DARPA. Almost everything you need to know is there, but there’s more when you read what DARPA’s response was. They rejected the project because it was too dangerous. However, after all the speculation as to where the COVID-19 virus came from, the crazy mandates with the experimental shots, etc., U.S. Marine Corps Major Joseph Murphy, The Commandant of the Marine Corps Fellows, DARPA wrote a memo to the Department of Defense Inspector General outlining what he knew about the virus and from where it came. “SARS-COV2 is an Americancreated recombinant bat vaccine, or its precursor virus,” Murphy wrote. “It was created by an EcoHealth Alliance program at the Wuhan INstitute of VIrology (WIV), as

suggested by the reporting surrounding the lab leak hypothesis. The details of this program have been concealed since the pandemic began. These details can be found in the EcoHealth AllianceAlliance proposal response to the DARPA PREEMPT program Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) HR00118S0017, dated March 2018 – a document not yet publicly disclosed. “The contents of the proposed program are detailed,” he explained. “Daszak lays out step-bystep what the organization intended to do by phase and by location. The primary scientists involved, their roles and their institutions are indicated. The funding plan for the WIV work is its own document. The reasons why nonpharmaceutical interventions like masks and medical countermeasures like the mRNA vaccines do not work well can be extrapolated from the details. The reasons why the early treatment protocols work as curatives are apparent.” An independent review of the documents by Valley News showed both Ivermectin and Hydroxychloroquine were included in the cost effective treatments for

COVID-19. “SARS-CoV-2’s form as it emerged is likely as a precursor, deliberately virulent, humanized recombinant SARSr-CoV that was to be reverse engineered into a live attenuated SARSr-CoV bat vaccine,” Murphy wrote. I have included the title to this original document below. It’s the last one at the bottom, and can be accessed by a Google search. The “Trusted News Initiative” is also talked about in the released documents by DARPA. This group was created to control the messaging, apparently in the UK. I’m just learning about this organization and will have more next week on it. Julie Reeder can be reached by email at jreeder@reedermedia. com. Read the documents from Project Veritas by searching: • Rejection Of Defuse Project Proposal • Executive Summary: Defuse • Project Defuse Full Proposal • Broad Agency Announcement Preventing Emerging Pathogenic Threats (PREEMPT) • U.S. Marine Corps Major Joseph Murphy’s Report to Inspector General of DoD

“off the charts” increases in thefts. That’s why I have introduced Assembly Bill 1597, which will impose stricter penalties on thieves who repeatedly steal from California businesses. The bill will give prosecutors the discretion to charge thieves with previous convictions with either a felony or misdemeanor, restoring penalties to pre-Proposition 47 levels. The bill requires a majority vote from both houses, and since it amends a measure approved by voters, it would also require voter approval. Everyone deserves a second chance if they make a mistake, but a pattern of repeated thefts is not a

mistake: it’s a lifestyle. There must be consequences for these actions, or lawlessness will continue to spiral out of control. Public safety should be priority No. 1 for the state Legislature. My bill is an important step toward creating safer neighborhoods for everyone. Assembly Republican Leader Marie Waldron, R-Valley Center, represents the 75th Assembly District in the California Legislature, which includes the communities of Bonsall, Escondido, Fallbrook, Hidden Meadows, Pala, Palomar Mountain, Pauma Valley, Rainbow, San Marcos, Temecula, Valley Center and Vista.

Having a godly friend to share your weakness with is a key to winning. Find one. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 says, “Two are better than one… If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.” I suggest you get into a good Bible-teaching church and start making some friends. You need accountability. Let God’s word talk to you. This action is the secret sauce. Psalm 119:11 says, “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” It means that God has given us his word as a weapon against temptation. The Bible is hands down the most ignored book in history. And if I might say, probably your life. I know that’s blunt. But let it shock you into action. You need God’s

word to overcome the enemy’s attacks that start in your heart and mind. So, pick up your Bible. Or buy one if you don’t have one. Look, God promises that when we are tempted, he always provides a way out. The devil never has to win in your life. That’s why we read in James 4:7, “Humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” Get that? He will flee. Now start living in victory. Zachary Elliott is the lead pastor of Fusion Christian Church in Temecula. For more information, visit https://www.fusionchristianchurch.com, http://www.encouragementtoday.tv or find them on Instagram.

Stopping smash and grabs Assemblymember Marie Waldron SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Mobs of people have been raiding department stores and walking out with thousands of dollars in stolen goods. In some cases, up to 90 people have stormed into stores at one time, and thefts have not been confined to department stores. Union-Pacific freight trains entering Los Angeles are being systematically looted. In October 2021, the railroad reported a 356% increase in thefts over the previous year. Union-Pacific is reportedly considering bypassing

Los Angeles, its major hub on the West Coast. What are the causes of this seeming breakdown in civil order, and what can be done about it? Proposition 47, which voters approved in 2014, is a contributing factor. Among other provisions, shoplifting and grand theft, where the stolen property is valued at less than $950, were downgraded from felonies to misdemeanors. Thieves can steal up to $950 each day, it never adds up to a felony. In the wake of Proposition 47’s passage, some California retailers announced plans to completely shut down or curtail hours due to

FAITH

Winning over temptation every time

Zachary Elliott SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Do you know what the problem is with temptation? It’s really tempting. Go figure. It’s not a sin to be tempted. The problem is that temptation leads to sin if you give in to it. That’s why it’s so important to fight the temptation before it moves to ac-

tion. It helps you overcome the sin problem you keep having. We know that “No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God’s seed remains in them; they cannot go on sinning, because they have been born of God,” in 1 John 3:9. So how do you overcome the battle of temptation? The good news is that there’s a way out of every temptation you face. Yes, I said every temptation. 1 Corinthians 10:13 tells us, “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” It means that you don’t have to give in to one single lying temptation the devil throws at you.

Instead, through God’s power, you can win. Here are three things you can do right now that will help you win over temptation: Talk to God. When you talk to God, you can’t ever say to him, “Oh, the temptation was too much. I just had to do it.” The truth is you had a choice to either fight the temptation or give in to it. Always remember that it’s God who provides the way out, not you. So, ask him. Tell him about your temptation and ask him for his strength. Temptation is a spiritual battle. So, use the ultimate spiritual weapon – God. Talk to a godly friend. You’re not the only one who faces temptation. What you face is “common to mankind.” Everyone you know faces temptation too.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202116941 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CONCLUSIVE MARKETING 29573 Baker Ln, Murrieta, CA 92563 County: Riverside Jeremiah Michael Miller, 29573 Baker Ln, 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: Jeremiah Michael Miller Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/14/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3499 PUBLISHED: January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202116975 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FIRST REAL ESTATE SERVICE 37060 Bonita Vista Rd., Anza, CA 92539 Mailing address: P.O. Box 391111, Anza, CA 92539 County: Riverside Burnett Properties L.A., Inc., 37060 Bonita Vista Rd., Anza, CA 92539 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: Greg Burnett, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/14/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3500 PUBLISHED: January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202117077 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TAYLORS VACATION RENTAL ASSISTANCE 43182 Calle Ventura, Temecula, CA 92592 County: Riverside Taylor Lynn Durick, 43182 Calle Ventura, 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: Taylor Lynn Durick Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/16/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3501 PUBLISHED: January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202117377 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: OTC MARKET & SMOKE SHOP 11151 Pierce St, Riverside, CA 92505 County: Riverside Elemeniko -- Nau, 11151 Pierce St, Riverside, CA 92505 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 12/28/2021 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Elemeniko Nau Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/28/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3502 PUBLISHED: January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202200389 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: OC BEST HOME REMODELING 20814 Haines St, Perris, CA 92570 County: Riverside Marilyn - Cervantes, 20814 Haines St, Perris, CA 92570 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: Marilyn - Cervantes Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 01/11/2022 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: 3506 PUBLISHED: January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202200919 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GREAT NAILS 3106 Temecula Pkwy Ste C3, Temecula, CA 92592 County: Riverside Dnaza Inc, 3106 Temecula Pkwy Ste C3, Temecula, CA 92592 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 01/13/2022 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: Duc Dong Truong, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 01/21/2022 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: 3509 PUBLISHED: January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 2022

AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202115636 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PEARSON WOOD SERVICE 53160 McGaugh Rd, Mountain Center, CA 92561 Mailing address: PO Box 65, Mountain Center, CA 92561 County: Riverside Martha Elizabeth Pearson, 53160 McGaugh Rd, Mountain Center, CA 92561 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: Martha Elizabeth Pearson Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 11/10/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3473 PUBLISHED: November 19, 26, December 3, 10, 2021 Republished: January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 2022 Registrant’s middle name was missing in original publication.

ABANDONMENT BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File Number: R-202004105 Filed Riverside County Clerk’s Office Peter Aldana The following fictitious business name(s) has been abandoned by the following person(s): GREAT NAILS 27517 Ynez Rd, Temecula, CA 92591 County: Riverside County: Riverside Duc Dong Truong, 27517 Ynez Rd, Temecula, CA 92591 This business is conducted by an Individual The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Riverside County on 03/19/2020 Signed by: Duc Dong Truong THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY ON 01/13/2022 LEGAL: 3507 PUBLISHED: January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 2022

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File Number: R-202117466 Filed Riverside County Clerk’s Office Peter Aldana The following fictitious business name(s) has been abandoned by the following person(s): GREAT NAILS 31069 Temecula Pkwy Ste C3, Temecula, CA 92592 County: Riverside County: Riverside Duc Dong Truong, 45656 Nora Circle, Temecula, CA 92592 Thi Huynh Ngoc-Nga, 45656 Nora Circle, Temecula, CA 92592 This business is conducted by a Married Couple The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Riverside County on 12/29/2021 Signed by: Duc Dong Truong THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY ON 01/13/2022 LEGAL: 3508 PUBLISHED: January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202117378 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GO FAST CLOTHING 11153 Pierce St, Ste B,Riverside, CA 92505 County: Riverside Elemeniko -- Nau, 11151 Pierce St, Ste B, Riverside, CA 92505 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 12/28/2021 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Elemeniko Nau Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/28/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3505 PUBLISHED: January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202200252 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KING COMB CUTS 32467 Temecula Pkwy Unit 10, Temecula, CA 92092 County: Riverside Courtney Lamon Ross, 42211 Stonewood Rd Apt 301, 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: Courtney Lamon Ross Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 01/06/2022 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: 3511 PUBLISHED: January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 2022

CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVSW 2200204 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: KIMBERLY LYNN BLACK DALEY Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. KIMBERLY LYNN BLACK DALEY AKA b. KIMBERLY LYNN BLACK AKA c. KIMBERLY LYNN DALEY Proposed Name: a. KIMBERLY LYNN ZIMMER b. KIMBERLY LYNN ZIMMER c. KIMBERLY LYNN ZIMMER 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 TELEPHONIC APPEARANCE Pursuant to Appendix I, Emergency Rule 3, the court will be conducting certain civil hearings telephonically, until further notice Therefore, the above entitled case is scheduled for TELEPHONIC APPEARANCE re: Order to Show Cause re: Change of Name as follows: Date: 03/10/22 Time: 8:00 am Dept: S101 To appear by telephone dial (213) 306-3065 or (844) 621-3956 (toll free), when prompted enter: Meeting Number: 288-888-954# Access Code: # (no number after the #) Please MUTE your phone until your case is called and it is your turn to speak> It is important to note that you must call fifteen (15) minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time to check in or there may be a delay in your case being heard. For additional information and instructions on telephonic appearances, visit the court’s website at https//www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/PublicNotices/ Webex-Appearances-Public-Access.pdf. The address of the court: Riverside Superior Court, Southwest Justice Center, 30755-D Auld Road, Suite 1226, 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: Anza Valley Outlook Date: 1-19-22 Signed: Joni I. Sinclair, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 3513 PUBLISHED: January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202117236 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LUKE 648 PAINTING & RESTORATION 52960 Avenida Carranza, La Quinta, CA 92253 County: Riverside Luke 648 Corp., 52960 Avenida Carranza, La Quinta, CA 92253 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 02/01/2020 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 Marie Tellez Amador, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/21/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3504 PUBLISHED: January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202200438 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. URBAN DOG STARS 2. URBAN SOL 40435 Chauncey Way, Temecula, CA 92091 County: Riverside Angela Lorali Douglas, 40435 Chauncey Way, Temecula, CA 92091 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: Angela Lorali Douglas Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 01/11/2022 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: 3512 PUBLISHED: January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 2022

CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVSW 2200022 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: HEATHER GOODIN, TERRY BRADLEY Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. HEATHER ELISE GOODIN b. TERRY EUGENE BRADLEY Proposed Name: a. HEATHER ELISE RANGER b. TERRY EUGENE RANGER 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: 2-24-22/21 Time: 8:00 am Dept: S101 The address of the court: Riverside Superior Court, Southwest Justice Center, 30755-D Auld Road, Suite 1226, 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: Anza Valley Outlook Date: 1-6-22 Signed: Joni I. Sinclair, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 3503 PUBLISHED: January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202117526 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ABSOLUTE CLEANING SERVICES 2626 Elsinore Rd, Riverside, CA 92506 County: Riverside Yvonne Louise McCormick, 2626 Elsinore Rd, Riverside, CA 92506 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Yvonne Louise McCormick Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/30/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3510 PUBLISHED: January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 2022

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SUMMONS 1) Name of Person Filing: M. Christine Sommers Mailing address: 1308 Stockton Hill Rd #A350 City, State, Zip Code: Kingman, AZ 86401 Daytime/Evening Phone Number: 928-897-4635 SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA MOHAVE COUNTY 2) M. Christine Sommers 3) Case Number: CV 2021-01033 Plaintiff SUMMONS AND 4) Craig & Patricia McDonald Defendants AND Mohave County Treasurer WARNING: This is an official document from the court. It affects your rights. Read this document carefully. If you do not understand it, contact a lawyer for help. FROM THE STATE OF ARIZONA TO: 4) Craig & Patricia McDonald AND Defendants Mohave County Treasurer 1. A lawsuit has been filed against you. A copy of the lawsuit. A copy of the lawsuit and other court papers are served on you with this Summons. 2. If you do not want a judgement or order taken against you without your input, you must file an “Answer” or a “Response” in writing with the Court, and pay the filing fee. If you do not file an “Answer” or “Response” the other party may be given the relief requested in his or her Petition or Complaint. To file your “Answer” or “Response” take, or send, the “Answer” or “Response” to the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, 415 East Spring Street, Kingman, AZ 86401 (P.O. Box 7000, Kingman, AZ 86402-7000) or the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, 2225 Trane Road, Bullhead City, AZ 86442, or Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, 2001 College Drive, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404. Mail a copy of your “Answer” or “Response” to the other party at the address listed on the top of this Summons. 3. If you were served within the State of Arizona, your “Response” or “Answer” must be filed within TWENTY (20) CALENDAR DAYS, starting the day after you were served. If you were served outside the State of Arizona, your “Response” must be filed with THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS, starting the day after you were served. Service by Publication is complete (30) days after the date of the first publication. 4. Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the office of the judge or commissioner assigned to the case, at least (3) three days before your scheduled court date. SIGNED AND SEALED this date: 9/28/2021 CHRISTINA SPURLOCK, Clerk of the Superior Court LEGAL #:3514 Published: January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 2022

must state in their advertisements that they are not licensed by the Contractors State License Board. TRUSTEE’S SALE TS# 2101-435(38225 Western Hills Road) APN 572-090-050-4 Notice of Trustee’s Sale You are in default under a deed of trust, dated 10/15/2019, unless you take action to protect your property, it may be sold at a public sale. If you need an explanation of the nature of the proceeding against you, you should contact a lawyer. On February 2, 2022 at 10:00 AM, the undersigned, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to: Deed of Trust recorded 11/12/2019, as Instrument No. 2019-0466762 in the Official Records of the County Recorder of Riverside County, California, and executed by Darla Marie Crow, a married woman as her sole and separate property. Will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash or cashier’s check drawn on a financial institution authorized in Civil Code Section 2924h(b), at: The west (main) entrance to Temecula Civic Center Building, 41000 Main Street, Old Town, Temecula California all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State as more fully described in said Deed of Trust. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 38225 Western Hills Road, Anza, CA 92539 APN 570-090-050-4 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the unpaid balance of the note(s), secured by said Deed of Trust, to-wit $ 79,814.85 including as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Deed of Trust Notice of default and election to sell the described real property under the deed of trust was recorded in the county where the real property is located. Notice to potential bidders: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. Notice to property owner: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (951) 694-3903 for information regarding the trustee’s sale], using the file number assigned to this case: TS# 2101-435. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to tenant: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (951) 694-3903 for information regarding the trustee’s sale, or visit this internet website www.innovativefieldservices.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case TS# 2101-435 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. For trustee’s sale information please call (951) 694-3903 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Dated: January 3, 2022 MFTDS, INC. A California Corporation dba MASTER FUNDING CO. By: Steve Wheeler, President (951) 694-3903 41911 5th St., Ste 202, Temecula, CA 92590 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2467, Temecula, CA 92593-2467 01/14/22, 01/21/22, 01/28/22 IFS#24891

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