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TVHS students rally against racism, hate in support of VVHS students

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Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

A group of Temecula Valley High School students held a rally outside the school Monday, Aug. 23, to support cheerleaders and others from Valley View High School in Moreno Valley after unprovoked racial slurs were allegedly yelled at the VVHS cheerleaders by TVHS students during the Friday, Aug. 20, game. About 50 students took to the streets outside the high school bearing signs with messages condemning the alleged racist actions that read “I stand with the Valley View Cheer Team,” “All Students Deserve to Feel Safe” and “Hate Has No Home Here.” Temecula Valley Unified School District representative Laura Boss confirmed that an investigation is underway into the incident. “Temecula Valley Unified School District is aware of allegations regarding the use of raciallycharged language and racial slurs at a football game on August 20, 2021, at Temecula Valley High School,” Boss said in a written statement to Valley News. “It was reported that this involved comments and behavior towards students of Valley View High School, the visiting school from Moreno Valley Unified School District.” Boss said TVUSD “embraces diversity and strongly condemns

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A group of Temecula Valley High School students hold a rally outside the school Monday, Aug. 23, to support cheerleaders and others from Valley View High School in Moreno Valley after unprovoked racial slurs were yelled at the cheerleaders by TVHS students during the Friday, Aug. 20, home game.

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Harrison Hall, 4, is all smiles and decked out in a child-sized turnout outfit with a Menifee firefighter at the wheel of the city’s new 101-foot ladder truck. Harrison hopes he will be a real firefighter someday. Valley News/Tony Ault photo

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Springs Charter School students Victoria and Drew Nelson have been told they cannot return to in person learning after the siblings refused to wear a mask at school due to their religious beliefs Aug. 19. Valley News/Courtesy photo

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For Springs Charter School students Victoria and Drew Nelson school has always been a good experience. The siblings are well known at the school for their positive attitudes and ex-

ceptional work ethic, but thanks to an incident that occurred at the Temecula school Thursday, Aug. 19, the two students won’t be returning to the school anytime soon. According to Gary Nelson, his see STUDENTS, page A-7

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19-year-old Temecula man dies after cliff jumping at Copper Canyon JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

Kason Ryan Adams, 19, of Temecula, jumped into the water from a large rock formation in Copper Canyon in Lake Havasu City, Calif. Saturday, Aug. 14, and never resurfaced, according to a report from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Those in the vicinity who saw the incident take place immediately began searching the water where Adams was last seen. After finding his body and despite life saving measures by good Samaritans and paramedics, Adams could not be resuscitated and was pronounced deceased by local authorities. Details on the incident have yet to be released, but Adams was transported via patrol boat to the Contact Point Water Safety Center. From there, his body was turned over to the care of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Coroner’s Division, according to SBCSD. While authorities remain quiet on the issue, several witnesses to the accident spoke with Valley News regarding what they saw that day. Murrieta resident Rob Robinson said his boat was close to where Adams jumped and that he believed Adams was killed upon impact. “I knew something was wrong. I waited a few seconds to see if he would resurface, which he didn’t,” Robinson said. “I started yelling, ‘he’s not coming up’ and several of us started diving down to find him.” Robinson said he couldn’t see more than 15 feet in front of himself under the water. “After six to eight minutes, a young man came to the surface,” Robinson said. “We placed him on my wife’s raft and I directed a nearby pontoon boat to come to us so we could transfer Kason onto the boat, which had a flat deck, so we could administer CPR.” Robinson said there was a group of three people “doing everything they could” to help Adams. “He had no pulse,” he said. “The sheriff’s boat showed up a few minutes later and we transferred him to their boat, and they took him away.” According to Robinson, who has three children of his own, the rock Adams jumped from was “over six stories high and he absorbed most of the impact above his neck.” “All I could think about was his parents (after it was over),” he said. “It’s terrible. We are at a loss for words.” Canyon Lake residents Ashley and Manny Henshaw said that they had learned their daughter shared the same birthday as Adams and that all they could think after the incident was to pray someone would do the same for their own family. “This is someone’s son, friend,

Kason Adams, 19, of Temecula, drowned after he jumped into the water from a large rock formation in Lake Havasu City’s Copper Canyon this past weekend. Valley News/Courtesy photo

boyfriend,” they said in an emailed statement to Valley News. “I yelled and swam as fast as I could. I knew we had to get him up.” Over the past 48 hours, hundreds of comments have been made on one of Adams’ very last social media posts. He was well liked by his peers and has been described as an “amazing young man, from an amazing family.” A 2020 graduate, Adams was also athletic and highly creative according to family friends. He played youth football for Temecula Pop Warner and then went on to play for Great Oak High School through his junior year. The circumstances around the incident are unknown at this time, but the area that Adams jumped from has an 80-foot jump rock and other smaller formations that people use for diving. The exact area where he jumped from has not been released. But for those who witnessed the incident, the shock and sadness remain. “The Sheriff said that they were shocked so many people jumped into action because most of the time bodies are not recovered by untrained civilians,” the Henshaws said. For Robinson, while the incident was tragic, seeing the response from the good Samaritans gave him hope. “So many people were frantically trying to save him, and it really brought about a hope in humanity,” Robinson said. A GoFundMe account, or some sort of donation site, is said to be in the works; once that information is made available, Valley News will share it online at www.myvalleynews.com. Anyone with information regarding the accident is urged to contact Deputy Frank Weinald or Deputy Steven Cook of the Colorado River Station. (760) 326-9200. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to use the WeTip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463), or leave the information on the We-Tip website at http:// www.wetip.com. JP Raineri can be reached by email at jp@reedermedia.com.

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Menifee City Council approves the expansion of its Military Banner Program Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

The Menifee City Council adopted a revised Military Banner Program Policy that allows donations made to the banner account be used to provide free banners to families with their servicemen facing hardship, Fallen Heros and Gold Star families at its Aug. 18 regular meeting. The military banners are posted on utility poles along major roads in the city to recognize current and fallen American military service members. Military banners are offered on a first come, first served basis to service members’ families by the city whether they are currently living in the city or have recently moved. The city determines their eligibility. To d a t e t h e r e h a v e b e e n $1,687.27 donations to help with the program given to the city. It was determined by the council that the money should be provided to

the families who would like to see their service member posted on a banner but cannot afford to pay for it and to Gold Star Families for their fallen service member or for other Fallen Heroes. In other business the council appointed Mayor Pro Tem Lesa Sobek to attend the upcoming League of California Cities as a voting delegate. She will forward the city’s recommendations of support or denial to current pieces of legislation proposed in Sacramento. The council authorized City Manager Armando Villa to execute professional service agreements with Urban Futures for $90,000, Spicer Consulting Group for $250,000 and Spicer, Yocca, Carlson and Rauth for $210,000 to help with the determination of the formation of Community Facility Districts and provide tax consulting services. CFDs provide tax money for city developments. The council also made an agree-

ment with Copp Contracting Inc. for the Rancho LaVita Resurfacing project located north of McCall Boulevard between Sherman Road and Chatman for $799,364.75 and 10% contingency cost, if any. Earlier in the meeting the council turned its monthly business spotlight on Sun City Florists and Gifts that continues to provide its services to the community and nonprofit organizations. The details of the city’s new OpenGov Public Dashboard that will soon provide all residents of the city with different avenues to find information about the city and its plans through the city website links and social media was offered. It is a part of the Open Government Program and is in the city’s Strategic Visioning goal. A Community Services update was also provided. A video of the Aug.18 meeting is available on YouTube. Tony Ault can be reached at tault@reedermedia.com.

Another 55-hour closure of Highway 74 scheduled for next weekend City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Both sides of the Ortega (74) Highway between Lake Elsinore and the Orange County line will be shut down from 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, until 4 a.m., Monday, Aug. 30, to facilitate work on the two-lane corridor, according to Caltrans. Motorists – and residents along pockets of the Ortega – are advised to prepare well in advance because access to large segments of the 17mile artery will be inaccessible, with few exceptions. The closure marks the second time the highway will be closed to through traffic from Orange County to Lake Elsinore and vice versa, though pilot cars will be available to escort residents to and from designated places, Caltrans officials said. Residents who live west of Tenaja Truck Trail, including those in the Ortega Oaks RV Park and the Candy Store, cannot access the road from Riverside County and will have to utilize alternate routes to enter from the Orange County side, while anyone who lives east of Tenaja Truck Trail cannot enter RALLY from page A-1 hate speech and offensive, hateful language or racial intolerance of any kind on the sports fields, in school buildings or anywhere on or off school premises. “We will hold anyone found to have used such language while representing any of our schools accountable for their words and actions,” she said adding that TVUSD leadership has been working in collaboration with Moreno Valley Unified School District to ensure that they appropriately look into and address this matter. “TVHS will investigate any incidents thoroughly and will be taking swift and appropriate action if deemed necessary,” Boss said. “The primary responsibilities of schools are to foster an open, respectful and inclusive learning environment for all students, staff and our community. We recognize that we have work to do in our schools and will continue to strive to promote equity, sportsmanship, respect, and fair play on and off the field.” Boss said that TVHS will be “working diligently” to develop a strategy for working with the student body throughout the investigation. “We will do the work to come together in fair treatment and take necessary actions to ensure these efforts support inclusion both in the classrooms as well as across our athletic programs,” she said. “We value each and every student and staff member, and we are committed to doing the work to ensure all are treated in this regard.” Moreno Valley Unified School District Superintendent Martinrex Kedziora released a statement on the district’s website saying, “We are working closely with the Temecula Valley Unified School District to conduct an investigation regarding this unfortunate

from OC and will instead have to use alternates to reach their properties from Lake Elsinore, according to Caltrans. Caltrans officials noted that even with guided access, delays will generally run up to two hours. Two weekend closures occurred in July, and an additional closure happened Aug. 13-16, during the same hours. Caltrans planners said closures will occur every other weekend going forward, with further weekend shutdowns planned for Sept. 10-13 and Sept. 24-27. Next weekend’s closure is necessary to enable crews to complete underground excavation on drainage systems and other road work without interruption, according to Caltrans. The $49 million Ortega Widening Project began in February, and in late April, the contractor, Watsonville-based Granite Construction, initiated a series of modifications that required nighttime closures on the corridor. During the nightly closures, the Ortega is not available as a connector between Riverside and Orange counties. The closures are generally between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., and anyone trying to transit the

entire highway is turned around by the California Highway Patrol. Motorists are advised to utilize Interstates 5 and 15, as well as state Routes 55 and 91, as alternates. There is some daytime work, and when crews are on the highway, one-way flagging operations are in effect, meaning only a single lane is available, generally between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Travel delays can be significant, according to Caltrans. The widening project entails a multi-stage effort intended to enhance safety along the east-west corridor. Most of the work is focused on expanding existing lanes to 12 feet, as well as expanding shoulders on both sides to 4 feet, Caltrans said. Crews are additionally installing in-ground rumble strips for the highway centerline and shoulders. The upgrades are concentrated within a roughly 10-mile stretch. The project is slated for completion in early 2025. More information is available at https://sr-74-ortega-highway-widening.constantcontactsites.com.

incident to ensure this situation is addressed appropriately and in a timely manner. “We care about all our students and we encourage all families and staff to continue to say something if you see something. We are here to support all of our students and staff, and thank those who have submitted reports regarding the situation. “On behalf of the Board of Education, we will continue to work together and maintain focus on embracing and championing our diverse communities and inclusion across all schools and in our society. We want all students to become responsible and respectful citizens.” The incident is just another in a long line of problems regarding race faced by the city of Temecula. During an Aug. 10 Temecula City Council meeting an hourslong debate was held over potentially changing the name of the city’s Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Commission where former TVUSD Board Member Julie Farnbach, who served as the representative for Trustee Area 4, spoke out against the name

change, citing the thousands of hours she had spent over the past six years, reading Temecula student statistics and bullying cases. Farnbach fought back tears saying, “You would be shocked and appalled to see the data, let alone to read what they are saying and doing to each other at school, and thanks to smartphones in every kid’s pocket we are mostly hopeless to stop it.” In August 2020, a teacher at Red Hawk Elementary School she was confronted outside the site in an incident she believes was motivated by race (though the couple that confronted her denied that accusation), in September 2020 a video showing two teenage females, one a student at TVHS, using racist language surfaced resulting in an investigation into the video and in August 2019, a senior painted a depiction of a Confederate flag on a senior student’s parking spot, which prompted complaints from fellow students. For more on this story, visit www.myvalleynews.com. Kim Harris can be reached by email at valleyeditor@reedermedia.com.

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Flock Safety cameras give law enforcement eyes in the sky Diane A. Rhodes SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Positioned on utility poles above Lake Elsinore streets, Flock Safety cameras are helping law enforcement fight crime. There are currently 20 ALPR (Automated License Plate Reader) cameras throughout the city and various locations to capture and store digital images of vehicle license plates, color and other identifying features of vehicles that pass through the coverage area. In the first full month since installations (July 3 through Aug. 3), statistics show that 15 stolen vehicles were recovered, and 11 arrests were made. Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Jim Rayls works at the Lake Elsinore Station and said Flock Safety cameras were first purchased and utilized by RSO deputies in San Jacinto and showed great success from the start. “Sheriff Chad Bianco saw how this could be a great tool, countywide, to greatly reduce crime and to assist with investigations,” Rayls said. “At his direction, Captain Andrew Elia reached out to the City of Lake Elsinore. City Manager Jason Simpson and the city council saw the value in utilizing Flock Safety cameras and were supportive from the beginning. With full support, the city purchased the cameras and wanted the installation expedited.” Rayls worked with the Sheriff’s Crime Analyst to determine areas where the City of Lake Elsinore had a higher number of stolen vehicles and property crimes. They chose locations with greater traffic that were entry and exit points to those areas. “This information is utilized to send real time alerts to our deputies referencing stolen vehicles, wanted vehicles, amber alerts, silver alerts and missing persons at risk,” Rayls said. “The data is also utilized so our investigators and deputies can search for vehicles and license plates that were involved in possible crimes. This is a great investigative tool after crimes are committed. At no time are photographs taken of drivers or passengers of vehicles.” Flock Safety cameras utilize completely different technology than “red-light” cameras that drivers might be familiar with. The old red-light cameras were designed to obtain photographs of a vehicle, its license plate and the driver to later issue them a citation for running a red light. By contrast, ALPR cameras only capture and store digital images of the license plate, color and other identifying features of the vehicle which are stored for 30 days. Holly Beilin, Head of Content and Communications for Flock Safety, said that the company’s name refers loosely to a flock of birds. “The idea being that we’re safer as a flock than we are alone, and each camera that adds to the network adds an additional member of the flock keeping us all safe.” Individuals planning to commit crime know that license plates are identifiable data points, so what happens if they steal a car or a license plate tag to commit a crime? Flock is a step ahead. Using patented Vehicle Fingerprint technology, the camera captures the vehicle make, color, type, license plate, state of the license plate,

Menifee resident Sharon K. O’Brien passed onto Heaven Aug. 14, 2021. She is survived by her three children, Michelle Johnson, Charles Spagnuolo, and Christopher Roberts.

Firefighters stop forward progress of one-acre wildfire near Temecula City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Firefighters made quick work of a small brush fire that broke out near Temecula Saturday, Aug. 21. The one-acre wildfire was reported at 1:34 p.m. in the 24000 block of Terreno Drive in the incorporated community of De Luz, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. About an hour and a half later, fire officials announced that firefighters stopped the forward progress of the blaze. No injuries were reported.

Flock Safety cameras are installed in and around Lake Elsinore.

missing plate, covered plate, paper plate, and more than 20 unique vehicle details like roof racks and bumper stickers. An example given is that if a traditional security camera or an eyewitness saw a yellow SUV with a roof rack used in the commission of a crime, a detective would use Flock to turn thousands of hours of video into the one suspect vehicle that happens to be a yellow SUV with a roof rack. Narrowing the focus to the pertinent evidence saves a tremendous amount of time and leads to a faster case clearance. The company’s website states, “We build devices that capture objective evidence and use machine learning to create and deliver unbiased investigative leads to law enforcement.” Flock Safety technology integrates with the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), to provide alerts to dispatch and patrol officers on vehicle license plates associated with outstanding warrants, missing persons and stolen vehicles. Since stolen vehicles are often used to perpetuate more crime, and the inhabitants of those vehicles are more likely to have been involved in violent crime, a stop of a stolen vehicle as a result of a Flock alert disrupts the crime cycle by removing criminal transportation and arresting suspects.

The idea for these high-tech cameras came about in 2017, when Flock Safety founder and CEO Garrett Langley experienced property crime in his Atlanta neighborhood. With little evidence to help police track down the suspects and a deadend case, he saw an opportunity to make a change. The public safety operating system helps communities and law enforcement in 1,200-plus cities work together to eliminate crime, protect privacy and mitigate bias. More than a dozen Inland Empire area police departments and some private community customers are utilizing Flock Safety cameras. The City of Canyon Lake is in the process of installing cameras in key locations. The Hemet Police Department has partnered with Flock Safety since June 2020 and has seen great success. Captain Glen M. Brock said during that time the system has helped the Hemet Police Department recover 233 stolen vehicles with an insurance value of more than $2.3. million. “The recovery of these stolen vehicles yielded 206 arrests,” Brock said. “Beyond the assistance Flock provides in recovering stolen vehicles, it is an essential tool in the investigation of other crimes. The system has been instrumental in the investigation of other very serious crimes throughout our Valley to include incidents involving homicide and armed robbery.” Brock said that every Hemet police officer receives special training on how the Flock Safety system operates. In addition to the training, its use is governed by policy

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which regulates who can access the system and what purposes it can be used for. “The system has proven to be an effective investigatory tool that both helps protect the property of our residents and assists with the apprehension of serious and violent offenders,” he said. Beilin added, “Communities that use Flock Safety cameras are able to reduce crime by up to 70%. They are not intended for traffic violations and the data is never sold or shared with third parties.” Information, www.flocksafety. com.

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San Jacinto Council censures jailed council member Joel Lopez Lopez refuses to resign from his position

San Jacinto city Councilmember Joel Lopez, shown here in a police photo, has been censured by that city’s council. Lopez, who refused to resign his post, is currently in jail awaiting trial on felony domestic violence charges. Clley News/Courtesy photo

Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

While elected San Jacinto city Councilmember Joel Lopez, who refuses to resign his post, sits in jail awaiting trial on felony domestic violence charges, San Jacinto City Council took action to censure him during its Aug. 17 meeting. Lopez, 35, was arrested on felony domestic violence charges Aug. 5, a little more than a month after he was arrested and indicted in June on felony counts of con-

spiracy and maintaining an unlawful marijuana facility, as well as misdemeanor counts of selling cannabis without a permit and failure to file a sales and use tax return with the state. He was elected to his council post in November, and according to San Jacinto Mayor Alonso Ledezma, had shown poor attendance at regular council meetings. His fellow council members passed a resolution censuring him, introduced by Mayor Pro Tem Crystal Ruiz during the Aug. 17 council meeting. Lopez, because of the censure, can no longer sit on any city commissions or committees, but remains in office after refusing to resign following a closed door meeting with Ledezma after his June arrest. Ledezma said he gave Lopez several options for moving forward including asking him to resign. “He totally refused,” Ledezma said. “He said no, ‘I will continue to serve on this council’ for the rest of his turn.” Ledezma then reported that Lopez didn’t want to do anything with the letter of resignation. San Jacinto City Attorney Mike Maurer explained to the council they could ask for Lopez’s resignation, but if he refused to submit his resignation the council could vote unanimously to censure him from any further activities on city boards, commissions or commit-

tees until such time as he leaves office or resigns. Maurer said Lopez could respond to a censure if he was at the meeting that night. Lopez was not in attendance that evening as he remained in a Riverside County jail unable to post the court ordered $5 million bail. During the discussion on Lopez’s actions leading up to a formal censure resolution, Ruiz explained that the council has the responsibility to represent the city in the best way possible and that she didn’t want a city councilmember “going around doing things that are completely illegal.” “We don’t need somebody tarnishing the reputation,” she said. “We don’t need someone who doesn’t show up to council meetings, who doesn’t represent the folks except the drug dealers acting like they own the property. We don’t need council members running through the streets acting like they own it.” She then continued to further explain her reasons for introducing the censure resolution, saying that before the election Lopez, “stood out in front of city hall talking about how he was doing America by doing marijuana and selling marijuana.” “He literally had video footage that he did right in front of our sign,” she said. “I’m talking about how he was passing the stuff out for free. At the time I was very concerned that he was … at first,

he wasn’t running … . Then, he decided to run, and we had trouble.” Ruiz noted that council had tried their best to be accommodating to Lopez after he was elected believing he would do the “right thing choosing to stand up and to straighten out and do what’s best for our community, but instead he has been shut down multiple times for running illegal dispensaries.” She said she was “absolutely livid” about the alleged domestic violence and assault with a deadly weapon charges Lopez is facing. “… domestic violence was a terrible thing, but to be arrested for assault with a deadly weapon? He is still sitting in jail, he doesn’t have access to bail, but he wants to run,” Ruiz said. “We cannot continue to put up with this behavior.” She then said she could not “stay silent anymore” and presented the censure resolution on Lopez to the council asking for the council to approve it and send him a formal letter asking him to resign. Councilmember Brian Hawkins said he did not want Lopez tried on the stage of public opinion but saw the censure resolution as the right thing to do in the public interest and the integrity of the office. He agreed to approve the resolution and said he did not want to speak on the charges himself as the case was in the hands of the sheriff and district attorney. Council member Phil Ayala, after returning to the council follow-

ing a bout with COVID-19, in his regular discussion item on Lopez’s possible censure said that council is not the law or the prosecutors in the case. “That’s another thing. While our citizens sometimes don’t understand that process, it is important for us to share the knowledge with everybody,” Ayala said, adding it was the council’s duty to San Jacinto together to publicly and on record, to document that this type of behavior would not be tolerated by a representative of the city. He said Lopez’s actions “takes away from the important business, the important action and the priorities of growing” the city. “Councilman Lopez is going to see his day in court sooner than later,” Ayala continued. “He’s going to have to answer for those charges he is facing. That is his business. He has to take care of it, but as a representative of our city I agree with all of our council members … and probably 99% of our population that we have to do what we can to make sure that at this point we free ourselves. That is not us.” Ruiz read the entire resolution she presented and received the four attending council members’ approval for submitting the action of censure toward Lopez until he is found guilty or innocent through the criminal justice system. Tony Ault can be reached at tault@reedermedia.com.

$11.7 million in American Rescue Plan projects discussed by San Jacinto City Council Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

The San Jacinto City Council gave their approval to spending $11,773,274 from the American Rescue Plan in the next five years to improve the city’s deteriorating infrastructure and other projects to improve the daily lives of the city’s residents. The large amount of money that

the city has already received is about 50% in total which is partially allocated for the relocation and drilling of its closed Grand Well at 906 Industrial Way. The well, according to Deputy City Manager Tom Prill, has been closed down for years with its casings completely deteriorated. He said hydrologists determined a new Grand Well should be drilled about 200 feet from the old well.

The new well would provide badly needed well water to the residents that are facing more drought years and reduce the cost of imported water. The city staff is working on a spending program for the remainder of the federal rescue monies that if not used by December 2026 will need to be returned to the federal government. The city’s share of the Ameri-

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water culverts, water lift stations, broadband design and sewer improvements. The cost of the infrastructure improvements is estimated at $9,440,000. The city is also planning to use the remaining $2,470,500 for the public health and economic impacts including park improvements, small business grants, childhood development grants, rapid rehousing and providing more nonprofit homeless solutions. The staff, according to Prill, will be bringing more information on the American Rescue Plan spending projects in the next few months and as the remainder of the money comes to the city. In other business the council gave its final approval for the demolition of the structurally unsafe Virginia Lee hotel and the censuring of City Council member Joel Lopez who is in jail for a number of alleged felonies. Tony Ault can be reached at tault@reedermedia.com.

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The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement between the County of Riverside and the City of Lake Elsinore for the resurfacing of Grand Avenue. The supervisors’ 5-0 vote Aug. 17 approved the agreement which establishes the roles and responsibilities of each agency for the construction activity. The county will pay for the cost to resurface Grand Avenue in the unincorporated area while the City of Lake Elsinore will be financially responsible for the resurfacing within the city limits. The resurfacing work will mill and overlay the existing asphalt with hot mix asphalt between Plumas Street and Audelo Road. The City of Lake Elsinore requested that the county add the segment between Machado Street and

Riverside Drive and the portion between Bonnie Lea Drive and Ortega Highway. The work will also reconstruct some segments within the City of Lake Elsinore. The agreement between the county and the city designates the county as the lead agency. The city will pay an initial $555,167 deposit, which includes a 10% contingency amount. After the resurfacing is completed, the county will provide the city with a full accounting of costs for the city, and any balance will be refunded to the City of Lake Elsinore. The county’s Transportation and Land Management Agency expects the resurfacing to begin this summer. The work will be phased so that the road can remain open during construction, and completion is expected approximately three months after the work begins. Joe Naiman can be reached by email at jnaiman@reedermedia. com.

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LOCAL FIRE DEPT from page A-1 abilities Aug. 18. The city, county and Cal Fire truck with a 4-member firefighters and paramedic team at Menifee’s Station No. 76 went into service a week earlier and stands in for another truck at the station when needed or called on for service. The long truck stood in front of the city hall at Haun Road with its tall ladder raised and crew standing by as the ribbon cutting took place. Attending the ceremony were Menifee Mayor Bill Zimmerman, Mayor Pro Tem Lesa Sobek, Council member Dean Deines, newly appointed Riverside County Fire Chief Bill Weiser, County Supervisor Jeff Hewitt, City Manager Armando Villa, Police Chief Pat Walsh, representatives for Assemblyman Kelly Seyarto and Sen. Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, Measure DD Committee Chair Michael Cano, and many other Menifee dignitaries. Villa provided the history of the city’s major Measure DD Public Service purchase of the new truck saying he was grateful to the county fire chief for suggesting the purchase of the new engine that will be needed as the city continues to grow and the buildings become taller and taller. Weiser, appointed the county’s new fire chief Aug. 4, said the truck will be one of the city’s leading public safety vehicles. He said it would join six more of the large ladder trucks in other parts of the county in the near future. He

outlined some of the equipment carried on the truck that will even better assist the city and county firefighters in their day-to-day tasks. “It is really a wonderful new machine,” Weiser said, looking up and smiling at the truck. Zimmerman told the residents of the community the truck purchase made through Measure DD funds, “Shows how much you care about the city.” He asked everyone at the event to give a round of applause for themselves and the firefighters attending. “Today is one of those days (to celebrate) with a brandnew piece of equipment to aid the city.” He thanked everyone for being at the ceremony. Sobek took the podium to thank the Measure DD committee for their approval for the purchase of the new $1.2 million truck. She said it replaces the city’s previous ladder truck that spent so much time on the road that it had almost run out of service. The old ladder truck will remain with the department as a reserve truck when needed. “It is time we got this new ladder truck,” she said. Deines said the truck was like a new toy at Christmas to play around with but will serve a much greater purpose in the future. “What a great day it is, thank you.” The presentation of several proclamations complimenting the city on their purchase of the new fire fighting vehicle and the ribbon cutting with dignitaries followed. Tony Ault can be reached at tault@reedermedia.com. Menifee welcomes this new fire ladder truck in front of city hall Aug. 18 with its 101-foot tall ladder up and on display. It will be in service at fire Station No. 76 with a paramedic aboard. Valley News/Tony Ault photos

Menifee City Manager Armando admires the city’s newest piece of firefighting equipment, a 101-foot stateof-the-art ladder truck now in service. He speaks at the truck’s formal ribbon cutting ceremony Aug. 18. Menifee Mayor Bill Zimmerman witnessed by Riverside County Supervisor Jeff Hewitt, Mayor Pro Tem Lesa Sobek, Council member Dean Deines, City Manager Armando Villa and members of the 101foot fire department ladder truck standing above purchase made with $1.2 million Measure DD public safety funds, cuts the ribbon for the city accepting the truck.

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Temecula hosts September 11th remembrance on 20th anniversary at the Duck Pond TEMECULA ─ The City of Temecula invites residents to join them Saturday, September 11, 2021 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that occurred September 11, as it remembers and honors remember and honor those we lost. The ceremony will be held at the Temecula Duck Pond (at the corner of Rancho California and Ynez Roads) at 4 p.m. “Like most Americans, I remember exactly where I was on 9/11,” City of Temecula Mayor Maryann Edwards said. “As the guest speaker for Temecula’s Morning Rotary Club, we stood in disbelief around a small wallSTUDENTS from page A-1 children didn’t wear their masks on the first day of school due to their religious beliefs. The siblings, he said, “feel that mask wearing is demonic, does not portray who they are and that they are made in the image of God.” “They do not like women in the Middle East getting killed for not wearing head coverings, and they are taught such at their church,” Gary Nelson said, adding that Victoria and Drew go to church three days a week. But that refusal to wear masks quickly escalated when Victoria was confronted by the school’s principal, Rebecca Fabozzi, during Victoria’s first class of the day. Victoria said when she and her brother arrived on campus, no one said anything to them about not wearing a mask until they went to see the guidance counselor. Victoria, her brother and another student took seats to wait for the guidance counselor when they were told to get up and go to class. That’s when they were approached by Fabozzi. “She said, ‘you guys need to be wearing masks,’” Victoria Nelson recounted. “I said, ‘No, thank you. I am not going to wear one.’ I stood and talked to her and we went back and forth about it for a while before she went downstairs to call my dad.” Victoria said that she talked to the counselor and then went to class where things escalated. Her teacher contacted Fabozzi who came to the classroom where she was once again confronted about her refusal to wear a mask in front of the entire class before Fabozzi took Victoria downstairs. “We went back and forth for a while about her refusing me my right to an education because she was withholding me from the rest of the class,” Victoria said. “I explained to her a section code in the California Education book that me not wearing a mask, I cannot be suspended or expelled for.” Victoria said that Fabozzi was talking to other people in the hallway, not making a phone call to Victoria’s father a priority, even though when she spoke to Gary Nelson shortly after 9 a.m., she told him she would call him back. “She left me sitting outside for a while,” Victoria said. “Eventually I went back inside and went into my class.” Victoria said that after returning to class the teacher told her she had to go into the hallway because she couldn’t be in the classroom without a mask. Victoria sat down in a chair in the classroom, going back and forth with the teacher over her refusal to wear a mask. She had some support from another student who took her mask off as well but did put it back on when she was told to do so. “She was trying to support me,” Victoria said. Victoria said that the teacher called the principal and the guidance counselor and the vice principal, Valerie Walker, who stood in the hallway discussing how to handle the situation. The teacher came back in and resumed teaching, Victoria said. “She handed out a paper to everyone but me, didn’t acknowledge me at all,” Victoria said, adding that she was beginning to feel ostracized for her religious beliefs. “I stood up and grabbed my own paper and just followed what the class was doing.” Eventually the teacher went to the hallway with other staff and teachers to discuss the situation, before coming back and moving the class to another room but leaving Victoria behind and that’s when Fabozzi came into the room and told Victoria she could wear a mask or go home. “She was raising her voice at me, she was disrespectful to me, not only from a principal to a student, but

mounted TV at the Sizzler. When the second tower fell, I suggested we have a word of prayer. We spent that meeting time talking about the impacts of the horrific attacks and acknowledged that our beloved country would never be the same. The following days, weeks and months saw overwhelming displays of patriotism with Americans speaking with one voice as we locked arms in solidarity. I also remember the overwhelming amount of patriotism and unity that followed. Each year, we honor those we lost September 11, 2001, but we also remember how we came together as a nation. Join me as we commemorate the people,

the heroes, and the lives affected by September 11th.” Edwards, along with other City leaders, will be present at this memorial. All guests are invited to leave a message in the City’s Keepsake Journal and take a quiet moment of reflection followed by refreshments and light music provided by the Spirit of Great Oak. For information on this event and all upcoming Temecula Community Services Department events, activities and programs, visit TemeculaCA.gov/ TCSD and follow @TemeculaParksandRec on social media for updates. Submitted by the City of Temecula.

overall, you wouldn’t talk to another human like that,” Victoria, who had begun to record the conversation on her phone, said. “She only raised her voice when the entire class was gone.” In the recording, obtained by Valley News, Fabozzi can be heard telling Victoria, “I need you to stand up or we will have to physically remove you from this classroom.” That, Victoria, who says she had never questioned the authority of her elders before said, is when she began to feel scared. “That’s when she said she was going to suspend me if I didn’t leave,” Victoria said. “She said, ‘I am going to call the sheriff here’ and ‘I am the principal and I need you to leave the classroom.’” “I was beyond shocked,” she said. “They were very antagonizing, disrespectful.” Victoria says she kept telling Fabozzi her reasons for not wearing a mask and that she was withholding her from her right to an education. Fabozzi, she said, told her she could either mask up or go home and do distance learning. After Victoria talked to the principal, she left the classroom to go join her class. “She was like, ‘Where are you going?’” Victoria said, adding that she told the principal she was going to join her class. But Fabozzi told her she couldn’t and before she could walk down the hall, Walker stood within a foot of her, blocking her. “If I would go left, she would go left and she wouldn’t let me go,” Victoria said, adding that Walker never touched her. “The entire thing from the moment I walked into the campus was emotional. It was scary for me. I’ve never told a teacher no … I respect all authority, but I knew I was telling her no for a good, right reason. “I know that my intention was right, but it was still scary for me,” she continued. “That moment when she blocked me, I was nervous, I didn’t want to make the wrong move and accidently touch her because I didn’t know what would happen then. Would she be able to lay hands on me and hurt me?” Victoria said that the entire time they were in the hallway Fabozzi and Walker were trying to convince her to wear a mask or go to the office where her brother was and threatening to suspend her. Eventually the sheriff arrived and took a report. Later, the Nelsons received an email from the school and found out that while the incident was occurring, the school went on a “soft lockdown.” “As our Springs families know, safety and the safety of your child/ children are our number one priority. With that being said, today we had an incident that resulted in our campus going into a soft-lockdown for part of our school day. Students were still able to conduct their normal school day and activities inside the classroom/ hallways. Fortunately, this incident was resolved and we were able to return to regular business as normal for the remainder of our day,” the email, sent by Walker and signed by Walker and Fabozzi confirmed. Gary Nelson said when the incident began, Fabozzi did call him and advise him his children were refusing to wear masks. “I told the school I would support them if they could provide me with the Education Code dictating the use of masks or medical devices and the principal said she would call me back,” he said. That call never came. “Instead of calling the parent back, the next step for that principal was to call 9-1-1,” he said. “About an hour later my son texted me that the sheriff arrived on campus and was talking to my daughter.” Nelson texted his pastor, Tim Thompson from 412 Church, then drove to the school.

“My pastor met me there,” he said. “We explained that she has a religious exemption and the school said they didn’t care.” Nelson, who says he doesn’t hold to the same belief as his daughter, said that he was given contact information for an assistant superintendent, Debbie Daniels, who he called and explained the situation to. He said Daniels asked him what religion he was and when he told her protestant, he relayed that she said, “No, you’re going to have to write a letter or do something else.” “When I said Protestant, she was not playing ball,” he said. “I wonder what would have happened if I said Muslim, Jewish or Atheist. It probably would have went much better for us.” Nelson said they were told, if Victoria enters the building again without a mask on, the school has the option to press trespassing charges and call C.P.S. The sheriff said that would be a misdemeanor offense with possible arrest. The students then went home. Later that day, Nelson received an email from the principal and obtained by Valley News, stating that his children were no longer welcome back to school, with or without a mask, and they could do independent study this year. In the letter, the principal had a laundry list of violations made by the students, including their refusal to comply with the California Department of Public Health Mask Mandate for public schools, their refusal to leave the campus and the adults engaging “in a heated conversation, which at times was elevated, with staff about compliance with the mask mandate, (stating violation of religious exemption rights of the students).” The letter goes on to say, “Due to the disruption that occurred on 8/19/21, your students will remain on at home independent study, and will have full access to curriculum and resources, as well as access to their teachers should they have any questions regarding the curriculum.” The independent study, Nelson said, concerns him for his son. “My son is a solid A-B student who has never had a C, but he struggles working from home,” he said. When asked to comment for this story, Temecula Springs Charter School declined to provide specifics to protect the privacy of both students and staff. “As a public charter school, Springs Charter Schools is required to comply with all CDPH orders, including the mask mandate, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and students, which is our highest priority,” the statement said. “To this end, students and staff are required to wear a mask while in school facilities. There are no religious exemptions in the state mask order nor has the right to an exemption ever been recognized by the Supreme Court because it is a neutral law of general application to protect the public health. We are still investigating the specifics of the incident. However, we can say it is our school’s policy to only call a school resource officer to campus if there is a perceived threat to student or staff safety. We cannot comment at this time on any further specific questions on this incident due to the need to protect student and staff’s right to privacy.” But for Victoria, standing up for what she believed in was something she knew she had to do. “I knew it would be hard and challenging but I didn’t expect it to go the way it did,” she said. “It shocked me that they would have the ability and authority to do that. It’s a religious exemption that I truly believe to be true.” Kim Harris can be reached by email at valleyeditor@reedermedia. com.

Temecula Valley Chamber Of Commerce invites the community to attend State of the City address

Temecula Mayor Maryann Edwards will give the 2021 State of the City Address Oct. 4 at Pechanga Resort & Casino. Valley News Courtesy photo

The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Temecula, will be hosting the 2021 State of the City Address. This event will be held Thursday, Oct. 14, from 7 to 9:30 a.m. at Pechanga Resort & Casino. Temecula Mayor Maryann Edwards will discuss the current achievements of the city, as well as projections for the forthcoming and future years. The event includes a Nonprofit Expo where local nonprofit organizations will advertise their resources. The Temecula State of the City is normally sold-out with more than 700 City officials and guests in attendance for the presentation. Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event, by contacting TVCC at (951) 676-5090. “It is my honor and distinct privilege to once again serve as

your mayor. Please join me, live and in person for the 2021 State of the City address at the beautiful Pechanga Resort and Casino,” Mayor Maryann Edwards said. “This year’s presentation will reflect the collective strength, resiliency, and growth that Temecula experienced during the past, very challenging year. We will highlight the exciting major projects now in process and look into our bright future with confidence. ‘Temecula Cares,’ the 2021 mayoral theme reflects the generous, can-do spirit we all share in good times and bad. It is this spirit that sets Temecula apart as the best place to live, work, play and raise a family.” Cost is $60 per person or $600 for a corporate table of 10. Register online at https://temecula.org. Submitted by Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce.

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RivCo home prices little changed from June; total sales decline City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

The median sales price of an existing single-family home in Riverside County declined 0.9% from June to July -- from $575,000 to $570,000 -- but is up 23.4% from July 2020, when it was $462,000, a real estate group reported last week. Total sales of existing singlefamily homes in the county were down 6.7% from June, and down 9.9% from July 2020, according to the California Association of Realtors. Statewide, closed escrow sales dipped 1.6% from June to July and were down 2% from a year ago, when 437,890 homes were sold on an annualized basis. Despite the decline, July’s sales level was the second highest for the month of July in the past six years, and the state’s home sales maintained a solid year-to-date increase of 27.3%, according to CAR.

CAR reported that 428,980 homes were sold in July, down from 436,020 in June. Those numbers represent the seasonally adjusted annualized rate, or would be the total number of homes sold during 2021 if sales maintained the July pace throughout the year. It is adjusted to account for seasonal factors that typically influence home sales. “The California housing market continues to normalize from the white-hot conditions we experienced at the height of the pandemic with both sales and prices moderating as we slowly transition from the peak home-buying season into the fall,” CAR President Dave Walsh said. “The market remains solid, however, as sales were still the second highest level for a July in the last six years, and the statewide median price continues to perform above last year’s level by double-digits,” he said. “Housing supply, while im-

proved, remains tight and market competition is still heated with homes flying off the market in record time.” After setting record highs for the past four consecutive months, California’s median home price slipped 1% on a month-to-month basis to $811,170 in July, down from June’s $819,630 and up 21.7% from the $666,320 recorded July 2020. The median price in California remained above the $800,000 benchmark for the fourth consecutive month. “Despite dipping slightly from its record peak set in June, California’s median price remains elevated as supply constraints continue to provide upward pressure to support home prices,” CAR Vice President and Chief Economist Jordan Levine said. “However, home prices should ease as housing inventory improves in the third quarter and the market continues to normalize during the traditional offseason.”

Riverside County board of supervisors sets hearing on fire mitigation fees City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

The Riverside County board of supervisors have set a Sept. 21 public hearing to consider the Riverside County Fire Department’s request to attach fire mitigation charges to the tax bills of nearly 600 property owners, who officials say have not paid the cost of abating weeds and other potential fire hazards around their parcels. The board’s 5-0 vote on scheduling was preceded by a complaint from Supervisor Kevin Jeffries, who told fire officials he had been waiting “five years” for a change to the department’s appeals process in the case of mistakenly imposed charges. “There have been cases in the past where it was not the actual property owner who was abated, but a party with a parcel next to them,” Jeffries said. “So the wrong parcel was cited in the assessment. There hasn’t been an appeals process for an improper assessment. What’s our status?” Several officials from the Office of the Fire Marshal assured Jeffries that the agency would begin

working on amendments to the current process to ensure errant assessments are dealt with before reaching the board. The proposals will be introduced to the board for consideration in the coming months, the officials said, to Jeffries’ satisfaction. According to the fire department, 567 property owners countywide are delinquent and owe a total $289,953 under the county’s Fire Hazard Reduction Program. The amounts stem from activity in calendar year 2020. The reduction program involves deploying contractors to clear weeds and related overgrowth that might otherwise fuel brush fires during wildfire season, which generally spans May to November. In most cases, the parcels that were mitigated were vacant or set off from main residences, according to the fire department. Officials said property owners were served with orders to abate, or mitigate, the potential fire hazards, and when inspectors received no reply or saw that no action had been taken, landscaping contractors were sent to the locations under fire department

authority to clear away the excess foliage. “The purpose of the Fire Hazard Reduction Program is to reduce or eliminate fire hazards created by vegetative growth and the accumulation of combustible debris, which poses a danger to the health, safety and welfare of the residents in the vicinity of any real property, as well as irreparable harm to sensitive habitat and species,” according to an agency statement. Properties in each of the five supervisorial districts have been identified by the fire department as delinquent on payments. According to agency documents, property owners were billed to recover the county’s expenditures, which ranged from $384 to $3,454 per property. A $254 administrative fee was also folded into the final bill sent to the property owners. The charges would function as tax liens on the properties. During the Sept. 21 hearing, all those who received assessment notices will have an opportunity to challenge them and ask the board for relief.

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One dead in multi-vehicle crash in Temecula City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

One person was killed while three others suffered minor injuries in a multi-vehicle collision on the northbound Interstate 15 in Temecula, authorities said Friday, Aug. 20. The crash was reported at 9:54 p.m. Thursday near Rancho California Road, where a Lexus

collided with multiple vehicles, according to the California Highway Patrol. The number of other vehicles involved was not immediately known. No other information was immediately available, and police were investigating the cause. All lanes of the freeway were temporarily closed.

Supervisors reauthorize rental assistance program adding $61 million in aid City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors authorized continuation of the Riverside County Emergency Rental Assistance Program, with $61.63 million in additional funds now available to aid residents impacted by coronavirus public health lockdowns that left them struggling to pay their bills during its Aug. 16 meeting. In a 5-0 vote without comment, the board directed the county Department of Housing, Homelessness Prevention & Workforce Solutions to accept the federal allocation, disbursed under the state’s COVID-19 Rental Relief Program. As part of the reauthorization of the county’s rental assistance policy, established in June 2020, HHPWS will maintain agreements with Riverside-based nonprofit United Way of Inland Southern California, also known as “Inland SoCal 211,” and Palm Desertbased nonprofit Lift to Rise. They will remain administrators of the rental assistance program. The renewed program, however, will include changes mandated by Assembly Bill 832, including an end to the condition that only 80% of past unpaid rent qualify for

coverage. Aid recipients may also be eligible for payments to cover past-due and pending utility bills. There is also an eviction prevention component that involves the Riverside County Superior Court. Earlier this year, the board accepted $57.26 million in direct federal grants for the county’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program. The original $33 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security Act money that went into the program was received in May 2020. Any resident who does not earn over 80% of the county’s annual household median income of $44,250 is eligible to apply for assistance. However, priority will be given to those households in which earnings are less than 50% of the median, and where one or more members of the home has been left unemployed, according to Lift to Rise and United Way. Applicants for relief will have to present documentation of financial impacts that occurred anytime between March 13, 2020, and now. Funds are generally paid to landlords, covering tenants who are in arrears. Information and applications can be accessed via www.UnitedLift.org and InlandSoCaluw.org.

RivCo Supervisors OK Sheriff’s request to acquire 36 vehicles for court services City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors signed off on Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco’s request to add three dozen vehicles to the agency’s fleet at a cost of $2.09 million during its Aug. 17 meeting. Bianco submitted documents to the board stating the 36 vehicles would all be dedicated to the sheriff’s Court Services Division, for use by bailiffs, warrant service deputies and personnel involved in transportation. No General Fund revenue will be required for the procurement, which will be paid using a sub account into which writ service fees are deposited, according to sheriff’s officials. Riverside-based Fritts Ford and Colfax-based Winner Chevrolet were awarded the contracts to supply the vehicles, comprised of 30 black-and-whites, five “stealth units” and one unmarked car. Bianco noted that as the new vehicles arrive, existing Court Services Division cars will be rotated into the patrol fleet, saving money

by deferring near-term acquisitions that would otherwise be needed to replace high-mileage patrol cars. Officials said the Court Services Division vehicles being replaced generally have less than 65,000 miles on them. In March, the Sheriff received board approval to acquire 84 vehicles for the patrol fleet, at a cost of $3.66 million, most of it borrowed money. When the supervisors inquired as to why so many vehicles were needed at once, Bianco explained that the department, under his predecessor Stan Sniff, acquired 324 Ford Crown Victorias in 2010 for patrol, but several hundred ended up parked in a county storage yard, exposed to the elements and plagued by “rat infestations,” rendering them unusable. He did not elaborate on why they weren’t put into service. The current vehicle replacement rate is close to 300 per year, the Sheriff told the board, and the present usable fleet numbers roughly 1,800. He said 2,000 is the target figure.

Beauty supply chain settles civil suit with Riverside, other counties City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

The Sally Beauty store chain settled a lawsuit with Riverside County and other government agencies statewide stemming from improper disposal of hazardous products, resulting in a $1.9 million agreement and the company’s commitment to sweeping policy changes, officials said Aug. 20. According to the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, the civil action against the Denton, Texas-based chain was filed in the last year after investigators uncovered evidence that Sally Beauty stores allegedly dumped aerosols, cleaning agents and other corrosive materials into landfills, instead of at hazardous waste disposal sites.

Forty counties and municipalities joined Riverside County in filing the lawsuit, which was ultimately heard in San Joaquin County. The settlement was certified last week by Superior Court Judge Robert Waters. Under the agreement, Sally Beauty will pay $1.6 million in penalties, $289,982 in legal fees and $25,000 in supplemental obligations for environmental projects, according to the DA’s office. Riverside County will receive roughly $103,000 as part of the settlement, officials said. The chain operates 32 outlets countywide. In addition to the payouts, the company agreed to implement enhanced training programs for employees and other procedures intended to prevent further violations, according to the DA’s office.

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Hemet’s Western Science Center museum reopens with a science festival and new exhibits

Presley, 2 and Jaxon, 8, with their aunt Suzanne Lockyear examine Bone Clones created by a special science contractor at the Aug. 21 science festival held at the Western Science Center, 2345 Searl Parkway in Hemet. Valley News/Tony Ault photos

Paleoartist Brian Engh, left, with Ph.D. scientists Matt Wedel, Thierra Nalley and Jessie Atterholt from the Western University of Health Sciences hold 3D fossils and archaeology items on display to the public at the Inland Empire Science Festival at the Western Science Center courtyard Aug. 21 in Hemet.

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Hemet’s Western Science Center celebrated the reopening of its museum by hosting the Inland Empire Science Festival Saturday, Aug. 21, with renovations, new exhibits and an interactive display of the newest dinosaur fossil finds during the last 18 months. The museum’s grand reopening drew dozens of visitors including scientists from throughout California and experts in the fields of paleontology and archaeology displaying the latest tools and equipment used in site excavations. Children and adults heard about such things as tyrannosaurus, mastodons and other dinosaurs and were able to touch 3D renderings of the actual fossil bones on display. Outside of the museum were scientists from Pomona’s Western University of Health Sciences, Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology and private contractors that help determine if a private development site has any valuable paleontology or archaeology items. Master Gardeners from University of Riverside were there to advise people how to treat their flora and fauna. Some vendors let visitors have hands-on experiences with 3D or actual models of fossils or put together ancient Indian pots, using their stone grinding tools. After participating in the outside science fair, visitors entered the newly renovated Western Science Center museum containing millions of dinosaur specimens, many

shown in science learning displays and exhibits. Explaining the newest museum exhibits were WSC’s executive director Alton Dooley, WSC curator Andrew McDonald who helped find the latest dinosaur fossils, and volunteer docents who guided visitors through the museum. All COVID-19 protocols, including wearing masks were followed. The Western Science Center museum, which had been closed to the public since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March of last year, underwent major renovations. Dooley said, “Our exhibits might have been closed for over a year but we have continued bringing science to the Inland Empire, whether that was through virtual programming or outdoor events. Our community kept supporting us through 2020 and 2021, so we’re excited to give back what is practically a whole new museum, along with the return of the Inland Empire Science Festival.” Those renovations include a new permanent exhibit called “Prehistoric Pathways” that features artwork by LanzendorfNational Geographic Paleoart prize winner Brian Engh on the walls that guided visitors through an 80-million-year-old forest to encounter the dinosaurs discovered in the Menefee Formation in New Mexico. The exhibit was explained by citizen-scientist Harley Gray who was involved in the find of new dinosaur fossils from the Cretaceous Period. “Prehistoric Pathways is the latest example of the Western Science Center’s efforts to expand

our scientific research beyond Diamond Valley Lake,” Dooley said. “Just around the corner from local mastodons and mammoths, visitors encountered tyrannosaurs, hadrosaurs and other dinosaurs studied by our scientists.” One of those was a life-size rendering of the huge mastodon WSC scientists called “Big Max,” that once lived in the Hemet Valley during the ice age 8 million years ago. Two new temporary exhibits were premiered at the grand reopening including Kyrgyzstan Crossroads produced in collaboration with Win McLaughlin, Ph.D., currently visiting assistant professor of Geology at Pomona College who was at the grand reopening. The exhibit features fossils of horses, rhinos and giraffes. The second temporary exhibit, “Back to Basics,” is an interactive exhibit that teaches children the difference between archaeology and paleontology. WSC is now open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guests over the age of 3 must wear masks regardless of vaccination status. Admission to WSC at 2345 Searl Parkway in Hemet is $9 for adults, $7.50 for seniors 62 and older and $6 for youth aged 5-12. Students 13-22 with current ID are $6.50 and youth 4 and under are free. Active Military with current ID are also admitted free. Museum Members get in free all year to events, exhibits and receive discounts. For more information, www. westernsciencecenter.org. Tony Ault can be reached at tault@reedermedia.com.

Abigail Reynolds, 11, a San Jacinto Valley Academy student, works on putting together shards of an ancient Indian pot under the guidance of Cari Inoway from Applied Earthworks that helps scientists and Indian tribes study items from ancient civilizations.

Alton Dooley, executive director of WSC, greets visitors in front of the museum’s mobile information trailer with paleontology exhibits at the reopening of the Western Science Center museum at 2345 Searl Parkway in Hemet Aug. 21. The museum is now open Tuesday through Sunday. It is closed on Mondays.

Andy Farke, director of the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology in Claremont, holds up a blowup baby dinosaur doll on display at the Aug. 21 science fair during the reopening of the Western Science Center museum in Hemet.

A Western Science Center docent explains how prehistoric horses and rhinos once lived in California as shown in the temporary Kyrgyzstan Period exhibit and in other items of that time to a family visiting the reopened museum in Hemet.

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Aug. 31 – 4-5 p.m. Tween Book Club, Grace Mellman Community Library, 41000 County Center Drive, Temecula. “Come join our new Tween Book Club where we’ll have a brief discussion and games! Please bring your favorite book to discuss for this first meeting. We will then vote on other books to read,” she said. Sept. 1 – 10-10:30 a.m. RHRTPL Preschool Storytime at the library, 30600 Pauba Road, Temecula. Build reading readiness in a group storytime for independent preschoolers. Ages: 3-5. Space is limited. Carpooling is encouraged. Please arrive early to best ensure seating. Name tags issued 15 minutes prior. COMMUNITY EVENTS Aug. 27 – 7 p.m. Faith and Family Night at the Lake Elsinore Storm Stadium, 500 Diamond Drive, pastor messages, Storm player testimonies, postgame Christian band. Group tickets available. Not an individual sale. For reservations and ticket costs, www.milb.com/lake-elsinore/ tickets/single-game-tickets. Aug. 28 – 5-9 p.m. Hot August Night Fellowship and Dinner at Hope in the Valley Baptist Church, 1480 N. Kirby St., Hemet. Water slide, Christian live music, food $3 per person. Bring your own chairs. Sept. 3 – 6-8 p.m. Art off the Walls at Temecula Merc, 42051 Main St., Temecula. Featured artist is Debra Suit with her oils and acrylic paints. Sept. 9-12 – Same Same but Different Festival camping trip at Lake Perris State Recreation Park, 17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris. The four day camping festival includes STS9, LSDREAM, The Motet, Sunsquabi, Dirtwire, and around 16 San Diego acts including Red Giant Project feat. Karl Denson, Universe Peoples, Kaipora and others. Tickets at Songkick.com or Ticketcity.com Sept. 10 - 5 p.m. – Hilltop Festival presented by Murrieta Firefighters Assn. at 28701 Los Alamos Heights Road, Murrieta, with live music, barbecue, local wine and brews. For tickets, see link www. eventbrite.com/e/hilltop-festivaltickets-165288659831?aff=ebdso porgprofile. Sept. 10 – 8 a.m. Cove Bar and Grill hosts a golf tournament supporting Murrieta Valley Pony Baseball at the Menifee Lakes Country Club off Newport Road, Menifee. The Cove Bar & Grill is a group of retired firefighters. Information and tickets at Scramblehunter.com. Sept. 11 – 4 p.m. Sept. 11 20th Anniversary Remembrance Day at Temecula’s Duck Pond, to honor those lost in the terror attack at Rancho California and Ynez roads. City officials to attend. Leave remembrance messages at the memorial. Music by Spirit of Great Oak. Sept. 12 – 2-4 p.m. Mama Mia at the Old Town Community Theater, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. This is one of the grooviest, feelgood Broadway shows ever written and one of Temecula Valley Players’ most popular productions in its 39-year history, Cost $28.

Call for tickets (866) 653-8696. Sept. 16 – 7:05 p.m. Canyon Lake Chamber sponsored ballgame, Storm vs. 66ers at the Storm Stadium, 300 Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore. Ticket cost and details on Facebook. ONGOING – Riverside Transportation Commission is offering Park and Ride Lots to connect with carpools, vanpools and transit systems in Beaumont at 600 E. 6th St., in San Jacinto at 501 S. San Jacinto Ave. and in Temecula at Grace Presbyterian Church, 31143 Nicolas Road, open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. but not on weekends. ONGOING – Sun City Civic Association Monthly Square Dance sessions on Sundays from 1:30-5 p.m. at 26850 Sun City Blvd., Sun City. ONGOING – If you know a homebound older adult, resources in Menifee are available, including grab-and-go, cooked and frozen food for pickup. Courtesy Pantry items and meals delivered with no contact. Three days of emergency food can be delivered immediately or restaurant meal delivery for those who don’t qualify for food assistance programs. Call (800) 510-2020 for help. ONGOING – The Riverside County COVID-19 Business Assistance Grant Program is accepting online applications for business grants up to $10,000 at www.rivercobizhelp.org that can be used for employee retention, working capital, protective equipment purchases, rent or mortgage payments and paying vendor notices. Eligible businesses, including nonprofits, must be in Riverside County, with a minimum of one but less than 50 employees and operating for at least one year since March 1. For more information, call Riverside County Business and Community Services at (951) 955-0493. ONGOING – 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Temecula Winchester Swap Meet continues, 33280 Newport Road in Winchester, Saturdays and Sundays only. The small local swap meet is only 50 cents for entry, and anyone under age 10 is free admission. No dogs allowed. ONGOING – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Every Sunday, Murrieta Village Walk Farmers Market is at Village Walk Place in Murrieta. The Sunday morning farmers market at Village Walk Plaza is a place to buy fruits and veggies, gourmet food and crafts. Come to the center in the northwest corner of Kalmia/ Cal Oaks at the Interstate 215 exit in Murrieta. ONGOING – Temecula’s Farmers Markets are offered in Old Town Temecula Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon, 4100 Main St. in Temecula; at Promenade Temecula, 40640 Winchester Road, outside JCPenney every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at Vail Headquarters, 32115 Temecula Parkway, every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. In compliance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Riverside County Public Health orders, the farmers markets will be restricted to agriculture products only. Follow the Old

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Temecula Theater’s 20212022 season launches with Songs For Hope: A Night of Hope and Healing TEMECULA ─ The Old Town Temecula Community Theater invites the community to experience a night of hope and healing at “Songs for Hope” on Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Concept created and produced by Jason and Rachel Green, Songs for Hope harnesses the power of the arts to create a better world. This original, creative performance brings hope, healing, and connection to those affected by the global pandemic. Temecula’s Mayor Maryann Edwards, City Council Members, Boards, and Commission Members extend a special invitation to all first responders, essential workers, residents, and their families to this free performance. Secure your seats while tickets last by visiting TemeculaTheater.org or call the Ticket Office at 1.866.OLD. TOWN (1.866.653.8696). Temecula Mayor Maryann Edwards said, “Live theater and the arts are the heart and soul of the culture of a people. The return of live performances is a joyous occasion, especially filled with songs that spark joy, hope and healing. To recognize those who worked tirelessly and helped our community throughout the global pandemic, Temecula’s City Council Members, Board and Commission Members, extend a special invitation to first responders and their families to this free performance. We sincerely appreciate your brave sacrifices and thank you from the bottom of our hearts.” After an extended pause, Temecula Presents will launch the 20212022 Season. Temecula Presents’ 17th Season brings Temecula’s favorite, top-notch performers from our Legends Series: Debby Holiday, Tina Turner Tribute (Sept. 30); The Long Run, Eagles Tribute (Oct. 1); and Led Zepagain, Led Zeppelin Tribute (Oct. 2). Since we were unable to celebrate our 15th Anniversary in person Oct. 4, 2020, please come celebrate the Old Town Temecula Community Theater’s 16th Anniversary Sunday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. when Grammy Award-winning trombonist, composer and producer Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra entertain Temecula. Festivities begin with a 6 p.m. Social Hour in Temecula Theater’s Courtyard. Temecula Community Services

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District President and City Council Member Zak Schwank added, “The Old Town Temecula Community Theater is a cultural icon in our community, bringing world-class talent to our city. We are thrilled to celebrate together, once again, in a safe space especially after such challenging times. All are invited to join us over these two celebratory weekends to mark this memorable milestone year – Temecula Theater’s Sweet Sixteen.” This Season’s highlights include the Dance Series: Hiplet Ballerinas (Feb. 19) from Chicago, Illinois, also headlining our annual ‘Celebration of American Black History Month.’ An elegant and captivating performance of Lily Cai Chinese Dance Company (April 23) graces the stage with ancient forms of modern dance. Returning to Temecula’s stage, Classical Series alums Anderson & Roe Piano Duo (April 2), and Blues Series favorite Dennis Jones Band (May 7). Temecula’s own international singing star, Sherry Williams returns for our 15th Annual Big Band Concert with the Big Band All-Stars. Our 2021-2022 Season has something for everyone to #ExperienceTemeculaTheater. Resident Companies will present ‘Mamma Mia’ (Sept. 3-19) and Matilda (Oct. 8-24). Temecula Valley Players’ and Fine Arts Network Theater Company’s Season line-ups will be announced on social media. Tickets are available for purchase at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street and online at TemeculaTheater.org. For more information, please contact Temecula Theater’s Ticket Office at 1.866. OLD.TOWN. Thank you for your continued support for the arts. Submitted by Old Town Temecula Community Theater.

AFV’s Cars for Canines and Kitties to partner with West Coast Exotic Cars Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

Animal Friends of t h e Va l leys invites you to be part of Cars for Canines and Kitties S a t u r d a y, Oct. 9. This year they are partnering with West Coast Exotic Cars for an incredible night supporting the animals. This annual fundraiser helps AFV raise funding to help small animals in need and to find them a loving and forever home. Last year alone, AFV opened its doors to more than 8,600 animals. They are pleased to report they are at the highest adoption rate in its 31-year history. Animal Friends of the Valleys is always there to help community members find a new pet or locate a missing one in Temecula, Murrieta, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, Menifee and surrounding rural county areas. The staff at AFV open their hearts and welcome all small animals in the cities it serves.

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The animals need your support especially after the year of COVID. AFV is asking for your help to continue its mission of caring for the animals and continuing its community animal service programs. Event proceeds stay right at the neighborhood shelter. Please make a difference in the lives of these small animals. For information on sponsoring or donating, contact Beth Soltysiak at (951) 805-6239 or beth@animalfriendsofthevalleys.com. To purchase tickets to Cars for Canines and Kitties check our website, contact Carolina Calderon at (951) 833-2683, event@ animalfriendsofthevalleys.com or www.animalfriendsofthevalleys. com.

From a top-secret wine cellar in Temecula Wine Country, it’s…

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The Winery Review -- Akash Winery

Akash Vineyard and Winery popular wines from left, Compagnie à Trois blended rose wine, Three’s Company blended red wine, Dreamville Malbec, petite sirah and Dreamville petite sirah.

The Mystery Wino SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Welcome back, fellow grape nuts! After visiting one of Temecula’s oldest wineries (Hart) in my last column, this week I’m writing about one of the newest — Akash Winery. Despite the COVID-19 shutdown that took place exactly one year after its February 2019 grand opening, Akash Winery has picked up where it left off, building on the enthusiasm of its burgeoning wine club. Located on Calle Contento with eight other wineries, Akash is the passion project of hotelier Ray Patel, his wife Nalini (who tragically passed away earlier this year), and their 30-year-old son Akash, after whom the winery is named. In 2010, the Patels planted the first vines on the 20-acre property. Today, the white 7,000-squarefoot “farmhouse chic” building serves as Akash’s dual production and tasting facility. Future plans include a 40-bedroom resort with a pool, restaurant and spa. A large part of Akash’s success is due to the enthusiasm, innovation, and hard work of Akash Patel himself. From the start, he has overseen every aspect of the business, from tasting room management to marketing to viticulture to winemaking. He practically lives at the winery. His hospitality, branding, design, and social media chops are well beyond those of most other Temecula wineries. The Visit I park in the large dirt lot above the property and take the walkway down to the winery. The winery building is attractive, despite being a gussied-up, prefab steel building. It perches like a modern-art wedding cake in the middle of 17 acres of vines. Like its owner — the only millennial with his own winery in Temecula — Akash Winery exudes a youthful, modern, energetic vibe. One can see it in its chic design, quartzite tasting bar, elegant pendant lights, outdoor lounge area and monochromatic color scheme. There are pleasant views from the main sitting area on the west side. A food truck is parked in the back, which happens regularly on busy weekends. The clientele at Akash also seems younger and hipper than average for Temecula, but it’s hardly a party crowd. Occupying about half of the building, the snazzy tasting room (“Sky Lounge”) has undergone a marked transformation since my previous visit. Dozens of stacked barrels full of wine have displaced many of the modern white chairs and tables, reducing the tasting room area significantly. I would hope that Akash is working on creating a separate, temperaturecontrolled production area as soon as possible. Like Virginia Woolf, wine barrels need a room of their own. The Wines I tasted six wines during my visit — one white and five reds. They were poured by a friendly and knowledgeable server named Stacy. The only white I tried (and the only one available on the tasting menu at the time) was the 2020 Riesling. It smelled and tasted of citrus and flowers, and drank more like a Sauvignon Blanc than a typical dry Riesling. I enjoyed the 2019

Patio view tasting area at Akash Vineyard and Winery. Valley News/Shane Gibson photos

Syrah, the 2018 Three’s Company (Petit Sirah, Zinfandel, Cab blend), and the 2019 Estate Blend 34 (Zinfandel / Syrah), all made from estate-grown fruit. The wines were very drinkable, with pleasant dark fruit flavors, tart cherry, baking spices and smooth tannins. The aromas seemed muted, and flavors were subdued. My favorite was the 2019 Malbec, which is not estate grown but made with Temecula grapes. I tasted a cherry-candy flavor of bright red fruit with great balance and a fairly long finish. The juicy acids imply that it would be great with food. It was not a particularly soulful wine, but it was delicious. Akash Winery sells its wine faster than they can make it. Last year, they produced around 2,500 cases. This year that number will be closer to 10,000, according to the Temecula Valley Wine Growers Association website. Exponential growth is a nice problem to have, but it can lead to compromises in winemaking or general philosophy. For example, Akash just launched its “Spotlight Collection,” which features white wines made from Central Coast grapes. I understand that one needs to move product to make money, but Temecula wineries should make wine from Temecula fruit. Let Central Coast wineries make their own wine. After all, you can find their wines in any grocery store in the country. Like every winery, Akash has

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room for improvement. To me, their reds tasted somewhat homogenous, even across different varietals. They’re consistently sound, but rarely exceptional. Perhaps part of the problem is a lack of focus within their wine program. For a boutique winery that has been around only two years, offering 16 different blends and varietals is probably spreading itself too thin. Young wineries should be hyper focused on quality, not quantity or diversity. Despite these quibbles, Akash is a bright new light in the Temecula wine universe. It won’t surprise me if it soon outshines many bigger, older stars. Conclusion Go to Akash if you like… a hip vibe, attractive tasting area, younger crowd, lots of wine choices, hand-crafted beer, rosés, wines from out of the area, dog-friendly grounds, people watching, knowledgeable servers, boutique atmosphere, lots of elbow room, food truck. Avoid Akash if you like… Spanish, Bordeaux or Italian varietals, more mature wines, moderately priced wines, unfiltered or natural wines, wine slushies, restaurants, views. Contact me with tips, questions or comments at mysterywino@ protonmail.com. Coming soon: Leoness Cellars, Chapin Family Vineyards, Baily Winery

Address: 39730 Calle Contento, Temecula, CA 92591 Telephone: (951) 888-1393 Website: www.akashwinery.com Email: info@akashwinery.com Owners: Ray and Akash Patel Winemaker: Renato Sais Established: 2019 (first vines planted in 2010) Acres planted: 17 acres Current Varietals Oﬀered: Wines are divided into Estate, Dreamville (Temecula Valley), and Spotlight (Central Coast) collections. Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Muscat, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Zinfandel, red blends, white blends, rosés, beer, others. Cases per year: 10,000 Cost per bottle: $$$ for estate (out of $$$) Tastings & Tours • Cost for tasting: $25 for five 1.5-ounce pours • Groups of 10 or more must make reservations. • Private tours and other events available. See website. Food & Entertainment • Food trucks on weekends and other days. Call winery for details. • Occasional live music. Access • Open seven days per week, noon until 6 p.m. Open until 8 p.m. on Tuesday and Saturday. • Closed on major holidays. • Wheelchair accessible. • Children welcome, except on Saturday. • Dog friendly.

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Drought worsens, U.S. officials declare first-ever water shortage from the Colorado River Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

As the drought continues to worsen in California, U.S. officials declared the first-ever water shortage from the Colorado River last week that serves some 40 million people in the West. The move triggered cuts to some Arizona farmers next year amid the ongoing drought. Water levels at the largest reservoir on the Colorado River – Lake Mead – have fallen to record lows. Along its perimeter, a white “bathtub ring” of minerals outlines where the high water line once stood, underscoring the acute water challenges for a region facing a growing population and a drought that is being worsened by hotter, drier weather brought on by climate change. So what does that mean for those who call Southern California and Southwest Riverside County home? States, cities, farmers and others have diversified their water sources over the years, helping soften the blow of the upcoming cuts. But federal officials said that declaration makes clear that conditions have intensified faster than scientists predicted in 2019, when some states in the Colorado River basin, including California, agreed to give up shares of water to maintain levels at Lake Mead. “The announcement today is a recognition that the hydrology that

A buoy sits above the waterline at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, near Boulder City, Nevada, Water levels at Lake Mead, the largest reservoir on the Colorado River, have fallen to record lows. (AP Photo/John Locher)

was planned for years ago – but we hoped we would never see – is here,” Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton said. Water stored in Lake Mead and Lake Powell is divvied up through legal agreements among the seven Colorado River basin states, the federal government, Mexico and others. The agreements determine how much water each gets, when cuts are triggered and the order in which the parties must sacrifice some of their supply. Under a 2019 drought contingency plan, Arizona, Nevada, California and Mexico agreed to give up shares of their water to maintain

water levels at Lake Mead. The voluntary measures weren’t enough to prevent the shortage declaration. Cuts for 2022 are triggered when predicted water levels fall below a certain threshold — 1,075 feet (328 meters) above sea level, or 40% capacity. Hydrologists predict that by January, the reservoir will drop to 1,066 feet (325 meters), according to a report by The Associated Press. Further rounds of cuts are triggered when projected levels sink to 1,050, 1,045 and 1,025 feet (320, 318 and 312 meters). As of last week, Arizona and Nevada will face cuts, but California will be spared from immediate cuts because it has more senior water rights, though eventually, some city and industrial water users could be affected, the news agency reported. The U.S. Drought Monitor weekly report dated Aug. 19, shows that much of the state is now in extreme to exceptional drought, with the percentage of the area in exceptional drought growing from 5.36% of the state to 33.32% over the past four months. The percentage of the state in extreme drought grew from 35.42% to 88.37% and the percentage of the state in severe drought rose from 69.68% to 95.58% The Aug. 19 drought map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows much of California over the same time in extreme or exceptional drought. Southwest Riverside County remains in a severe period. drought. Valley News/Courtesy photo

People take pictures of Lake Mead near Hoover Dam at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, in Arizona. The bathtub ring of light minerals shows the high water mark of the reservoir which has fallen to record lows. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Easy and aﬀordable ways to save water • • • • •

Check for internal leaks throughout the home. Take a shorter shower. Turn off the water while brushing teeth or shaving. Turn off the water while cleaning vegetables. Water your lawn, only when it needs it and never during the hottest times of the day. • Using a car wash instead of washing your vehicle at home can save up to 100 gallons of water each time the vehicle is washed. • Using the dishwasher instead of washing dishes by hand can save up to 24 gallons per load. • Add an automatic shut-off nozzle to the end of the garden hose to save 5 gallons of water each minute.

Those numbers mean that all but 11.63% of the state is experiencing extreme drought, and with no rain on the horizon, there’s no relief in sight. California had been drought-free in December 2019, but by February 2020, drought conditions began to reappear, something that has continued to worsen over the past 18 months. Water levels in major reservoirs have dropped far below historic averages according to data released online by the California Department of Water Resources. While Lake Perris remains at 86% capacity, down 2% from July, reservoirs to the north such as Pine Flat Lake (20%) San Luis Reservoir (16%) and even Folsom Lake (24%) are dangerously low and with no measurable snow pack in the state, the likelihood of lake levels improving is virtually nonexistent. As the 2020-2021 wet season ended, Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a drought emergency in 41 northern and central California counties. Newsom, on July 9, expanded that drought emergency to 50 of the state’s 58 counties and asked Californians to cut

water consumption by 15% compared to 2020 levels. Currently, the only counties not included in that drought emergency are San Francisco, Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Imperial and San Diego. State officials estimate an additional 15% voluntary reduction by urban water users from 2020 levels could save as much as 850,000 acre-feet of water over the next year for future use, or enough to supply more than 1.7 million households for a year. Newsom has also directed state agencies to take further actions to preserve critical water supplies, address drought impacts and protect people, natural resources and economic activity. For more tips on saving water, visit www.saveourwater.com. Learn more about current drought conditions, the state’s response and informational resources available to the public at the state’s new drought preparedness website, https://drought.ca.gov. Kim Harris can be reached by email at valleyeditor@reedermedia.com.

Swimming pools fill a need and provide a splash of income Diane A. Rhodes SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

When Joseph Gray of Temecula learned about Swimply, an online platform for pool sharing, he felt his private backyard paradise would be a popular destination for those seeking a unique swimming experience. After creating a profile on the site, the Gray family welcomed their first rental Aug. 7. To date they have had a few more which have resulted in more than $2,000 in bookings. “Considering we’ve just started, we are very pleased with the excellent response we’ve had thus far,” Gray said. The family purchased their five-acre property about 22 years ago in the heart of Temecula Wine Country, overlooking South Coast

Winery, Ponte Winery and Wiens Family Cellars. Their backyard is far from traditional as it includes many custom designs the family installed about 15 years ago. “I thought it would make sense to allow others to enjoy the incredible pools we have built along with our 50-ft. water slide, sunken gazebo with a swim-up bar, and the amazing views from high atop our hill overlooking the beautiful wine country,” Joseph Gray said. “Making a little extra money to help with the upkeep of our property was also an attractive proposition.” He said the pool structures are on the north side of the property and there are four separate sets of stairs to the pool area from different levels around the property along with a ground level

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child in a wheelchair; this option allows us to have the whole pool to ourselves and really be able to relax. Joe and Patty made sure we had a fantastic day. We are so appreciative that they have taken the plunge and joined Swimply, sharing their spectacular pool with all of us.” Davidson heard about Swimply through Airbnb, which her family uses frequently. She was happy to find a nearby pool where the entire family could enjoy a fun activity while waiting for their own pool to be built. Inviting another family to join them made for a group of 15. She said the water slide and music were great but “honestly, the whole experience was the highlight of our summer!” Gray said his family plans to make the pools available during the see POOLS, page B-5

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COVID hospitalizations continue to rise in Riverside County Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

COVID-related hospitalizations have ticked up again in Riverside County to 557 with the addition of 173 new patients over the past week, according to the Riverside University Health System. An additional nine patients were reportedly placed in intensive care units for the week ending Aug. 20. The total number of cases recorded since the public health documentation period began in March 2020 grew from 319,733 to 325,944, according to RUHS, which also reported 4,697 deaths up by 12 since the week before. Fatalities are trailing indicators because of delays processing death certificates, and can date back weeks, RUHS said. The number of known active virus cases countywide was 7,122 as of Friday, Aug. 20, officials said. The latest upswing in infections included vaccinated patients in locations worldwide, according to published reports, and the county is seeking to get an accurate representation of local figures. “I am working with adminis-

tration to get some system for tracking,” Jose Arballo, public information specialist at Riverside County Department of Public Health, told City News Service. “The hospitals may provide that to the state, and we are trying to get a system in place to retrieve that data.” As of press time, Temecula reported one new death and 197 new cases bringing its totals to 81 deaths and 8,329 confirmed cases. In Murrieta, the number of those who died held at 140 but the number of cases grew to 9,893. Wildomar had one additional death, bringing the total number of deaths to 49, the number of cases increased from 3,867 to 3,965. Lake Elsinore had 8,196 confirmed cases, up by 221, but held at 78 deaths. Menifee cases grew to 10,956, up 256 but held at 176 deaths, Hemet had 10,276, up 266 cases and one additional death bringing its new total to 293 who died from the illness. San Jacinto saw an increase of 144 COVID patients bringing its new total to 7,215 confirmed cases and held at 103 deaths. While seeing a rise in cases,

the unincorporated communities continue to fare better overall. In Anza, five new cases were reported last week bringing the total number of cases up to 151. To date, only 2 deaths have been reported in Anza. East Hemet saw an increase of 62 cases bringing its total to 2,290 confirmed cases and 36 deaths, up one death from a week ago. French Valley had 2,713 confirmed cases, up 72 over the past week and 18 deaths. Homeland saw an increase of 17 bringing its total to 735 confirmed cases and 13 deaths. In Lakeland Village 20 new cases were reported, bringing its total to 1,283 confirmed cases and 10 deaths, Temescal Valley had 2,832 cases, up 62 from the week prior, and 25 confirmed deaths and Valle Vista had an increase of 57 cases, bringing its totals to 1,651 confirmed cases and 25 deaths. Federal health officials recommended that all vaccinated Americans get booster shots eight months after they become fully vaccinated. That amounts to a third dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine – and “likely”’ an additional dose for people who received the one-dose Johnson & Johnson shot. Those

shots could begin the week of Sept. 20, according to a joint statement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Additional vaccines are available for individuals in Riverside County who are immunocompromised, according to a press release issued by the Riverside County Department of Public Health. The new doses will be available at the mobile clinics operated by the department and while appointments are not required, those seeking the additional vaccine dose of Moderna or Pfizer are encouraged to make an appointment through the county’s website at www.rivcoph.org/covid19-vaccine. No doctor’s note or medical records are required to receive the additional dose. Individuals considered to be moderately to severely immunocompromised are those receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood, those who have received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system, those

who have received a stem cell transplant within the last two years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system, those with moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency, such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, those with advanced or untreated HIV infection and people receiving active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress the immune response. According to the RUHS, more than 60% of all county residents have either been fully or partially vaccinated. The recent increase in COVID cases mirrors a nationwide surge, and health officials say the highly contagious Delta variant has helped fuel the escalation, as has the relaxation of state lockdown measures in June. The RUHS coronavirus portal can be accessed at www.rivcoph. org/coronavirus. City News Service contributed to this story. Kim Harris can be reached by email at valleyeditor@reedermedia.com.

Volunteers sought to help ease the pain for suicide survivors Diane A. Rhodes SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

When Jill Miller lost her sister Missy to suicide, she felt alone as people avoided talking to her about it. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and there are many local agencies and nonprofits working to de-stigmatize the subject so more dialogue can lead to less deaths. Families that have been affected by suicide often feel that others won’t understand and therefore keep their loved one’s cause of death a secret. This can be a heavy burden to bear and doesn’t allow a person to grieve as openly as those who lost someone due to an accident or disease. “Suicide is such a taboo topic, and the grief is complicated. Sadly, many suicide loss survivors feel the same way,” Miller said. Brenda Scott, executive director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Mt. San Jacinto chapter, is part of the Riverside County Suicide Prevention Coalition, which was adopted by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 1, 2020. In its coordinated, long-term, collaborative approach to reducing suicide fatalities and building resilient communities in Riverside County, it is partnering with Trauma Intervention Program of Southwest Riverside County (TIP) to build a team of volunteers who have experienced suicide loss to deploy in the aftermath of a suicide fatality. Scott and Miller are co-chairs of the Coalition’s Postvention Focus subcommittee. “Their volunteers can be trained on an additional way of being able to support suicide survivors,” Scott said. “They would be part of a Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) that can provide emotional support and resources to grieving family members and friends throughout the county.” Diana A. Brown Gutierrez, co-lead of the Riverside County Suicide Prevention Coalition, said, “TIP has been a tremendous service to people in need for many years. The LOSS Team will allow people who have experienced a suicide loss in their own life to provide critical emotional support and care to those who have just experienced a suicide loss.” Magda Stewart, CEO of TIP of Southwest Riverside County, said the organization is always looking for new volunteers ready to respond to traumatic events in their community. Part of the national nonprofit, TIP of Southwest Riverside County covers the cities of Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Murrieta, Temecula, Canyon Lake, Menifee, Perris, Hemet, San Jacinto, and Moreno Valley along with surrounding unincorporated areas. Miller, who has lived in San Jacinto for more than 30 years, was working in hospice care at the time of her sister’s suicide in 2005. She is now Clinic Supervisor at the Riverside County Mental Health Clinic in Hemet. “My pain has been used to help others through my work with Healing Conversations with AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) and my work on the county coalition. My goal is to help others dealing with this complex loss feel less alone and know they can and will get through it,”

Warning signs of suicide • Talking about wanting to die • Looking for a way to kill oneself • Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose • Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain • Talking about being a burden to others • Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs • Acting anxious, agitated or recklessly • Sleeping too little or too much • Withdrawing or feeling isolated • Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge • Displaying extreme mood swings The more of these signs a person shows, the greater the risk. Warning signs are associated with suicide but may not be what causes a suicide. What to do if someone you know exhibits warning signs of suicide:

Bobbi Rich with her son Paul were featured on an American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Lifekeeper Memory Quilt.

• Do not leave the person alone • Remove any firearms, alcohol, drugs or sharp objects that could be used in a suicide attempt • Call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273TALK (8255) – 24/7, 365 days a year • Take the person to an emergency room or seek help from a medical or mental health professional Provided by NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health)

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Miller said. “Additionally, I am a licensed mental health provider. Every single day I get to honor my sister by helping others. Somehow, I know she is proud of me and sad that she left so much pain behind for those who loved her.” At the time Bobbi Rich lost her 21-year-old son Paul to suicide, she said it came as a shock to everyone who knew him. “He did not display any mental illness problems. He was always this happy-go-lucky guy who made people laugh and feel loved,” she said. In 2011, about eight years after losing her son, Rich attended her first International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day in Palm Desert. “It changed my life,” she said. “To be around other loss survivors helped me to feel connected in my grief. I attended my first AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk the following year.” From there, Rich continued to get involved with helping others by sharing her own story. Once, a woman who had lost her brother six months prior began to cry and Rich apologized for saying something that was making her sad to which the woman replied, “Oh no – you have not made me sad at all – you have just given me hope – hope that I now know I will not feel this way for the rest of my life.” It wasn’t long after that Rich, of La Quinta, joined the board of directors for the Inland Empire/ Desert Cities Chapter of AFSP, which allows her to give hope to others that have none. “Doing this truly gives me purpose and helps me keep Paul in my heart forever,” Rich said. “I know he has a hand in this; they don’t mean to leave us sad.” Rich is also coordinator for the Healing Conversations Program as well as the Lifekeeper Memory Quilt program organizer. Healing Conversations lets loss survivors request a telephone or in-person conversation with a longer loss survivor based on the loss type, such as child, sibling, spouse. “We offer materials and support group info if we have it,” Miller said. “We mostly offer an ear and hope and healing ideas - what

helped us.” Each square in a Lifekeeper Memory Quilt tells the story of someone who took their life. The squares are stitched together, and the quilts are publicly displayed at local and national events to remind us that no survivor of suicide loss stands alone. Miller said they are displayed at AFSP’s Out of the Darkness Walks to Prevent Suicide and International Survivor Day, held in November. This year’s Out of the Darkness Inland Empire Virtual Walk is scheduled for Oct. 16. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and listed on the National Institute of Mental Health website, in 2019 suicide was the 10th leading cause of death overall in the United States, claiming the lives of over 47,500 people. Suicide was the second leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 10 and 34, and the fourth leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 35 and 44. But

it’s not just young people who have suicidal thoughts and attempts. The Coalition’s Upstream subcommittee is working to provide resources to seniors – a demographic that experienced 31% of suicide deaths in the county between 2007 and 2017, according to county data. A survey to help the Coalition better understand the current needs of older adults can be accessed at surveymonkey.com/r/ DWG8JZH. Looking ahead to Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Rich said, “Please don’t take mental health for granted. We need to get rid of the stigma and take care of each other.” For more information on TIP, www.tipswrc.org or (951) 6982453; NAMI, www.namimtsanjacinto.org or (951) 765-1850; AFSP, www.afsp.org; Riverside County Suicide Prevention Coalition, MJacks@ruhealth.org. If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call The Na-

Bobbi Rich, who lost her son to suicide, serves on the board of directors at the Inland Empire/ Desert Cities Chapter of AFSP.

tional Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-TALK (8255), text NAMI to 741-741 (Crisis Text Line), or call 911 immediately. For local support in Riverside County, call (951) 686-HELP (4357).

POOLS from page B-4 normal swim season on weekends and weekdays that fit with their own personal availability and schedule. “It’s really a function of when we can get the pools to a pleasant temperature in the spring (using solar heating) and how long we can maintain a decent temperature into the fall. I would say May through early October for most years,” he said. A four-hour minimum rental is required, and Gray said most guests have requested four to five hour time blocks. The guest limit is 20 people. Rental days and times are flexible, and the two pools are put in color swim mode at night, which cycles through different lights. Combined with the landscape lighting and lights in the gazebo, it offers a different experience than daytime swims. “We often heat up our spa so that guests can enjoy that, too,” Gray said. “Our two pools are connected via a waterfall and a 50-foot slide, and everything is built into a multitiered hill. Although we like to give our renters privacy, we’re always at home during a rental and we

A 50-foot water slide connects upper and lower pools at Joseph Gray’s “Paradise in Wine Country” available to rent on Swimply. Valley News/Courtesy photo

make our guest bathroom available which adjoins the top pool area. I think it’s safe to say that ours is not the typical pool setup. It’s a real experience and people just love it.” One of their most recent renters posted a review which stated in part: “Outstanding! The hosts are so friendly and went above and beyond to be sure we were well taken care of. The pool is gorgeous, photos don’t do it justice. Highly recommend!” Gray’s pool, listed as “Paradise

in Wine Country” is one of about 60 local pools currently registered with Swimply, all with different amenities, configurations, availability and cost. Founded in 2018, Swimply now has more than 17,000 pools listed across all 50 states and throughout Canada and Australia. The platform has grown 4,000% since last year, according to statistics provided by the company. For more information, www. swimply.com.

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Soboba breaks ground for phase one of retail center

Soboba Tribal Council members and SEDC members turn dirt at the Sovovatum Village groundbreaking ceremony Aug. 13. From left, Daniel Valdez, Isaiah Vivanco, Kelli Hurtado, Sally Moreno-Ortiz, Geneva Mojado, Becky Flores, Lori Van Arsdale, Sasha Pachito, Lakshman Koka and Michael Castello.

An artist’s rendering shows the proposed design of a convenience store and gas station that will be part of the future Sovovatum Village. Valley News/Carlos Puma/Puma Images photo

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The Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians, by way of its Soboba Economic Development Corporation, has begun construction for the Sovovatum Village, a retail center that will serve as a gateway to greet all visitors to the Soboba Casino Resort and the reservation. Located at the southeast corner of Lake Park Drive and Soboba Road, the completed center will feature 60,000 square feet of retail space. A groundbreaking ceremony for phase one, a gas station and convenience store, was held August 13. More than 150 Soboba Tribal Members, shareholders, partners and members of the Soboba Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) gathered to witness this historical occasion that has been years in the making. Since its establishment in 2016, the SEDC has worked tirelessly to realize the economic vision of past and present Soboba Tribal Council members. Serving on its board of directors at the time of the groundbreaking were Chairwoman Becky Flores, Vice Chairman Lakshman Koka, Secretary/Treasurer Lori Van Arsdale and Directors Michael Castello and Sasha Pachito. Castello served as master of ceremonies for the 30-minute ceremony, welcoming everyone who was there to witness “this historical moment.” He introduced Soboba’s Monica Herrera who gave a traditional blessing, which was followed by two songs from

Wayne Nelson and the Intertribal Bird Singers. Castello then announced Becky Flores as “the main catalyst for this project.” Flores said she was thankful for those in attendance, and she thanked God for “allowing all of our paths to cross and join our strengths, talents, skills, knowledge and experience to create a beautiful master plan development: Sovovatum Village.” “This is a long-awaited day, literally 20 years in the making,” Flores said. “Thanks goes to the vision and determination of our past Tribal Council, back in 2001 they had a vision for future development so we could sustain economic enterprises for our tribal people. In 2007, the Tribal Council submitted an application to the United States Department of the Interior to place this land into Trust. Finally, in 2015, Soboba received approval and the land was placed into Trust. “It has been a very exciting time (for me) as a Tribal Member to see all the development and progress that has taken place for our Tribe since that time when our land was placed into Trust. It takes a great deal of commitment and focus to transform a vision into a reality,” Flores said. “I want to thank God and our general membership for allowing me to serve my Tribe and entrusting me to lead the corporation’s board of directors. It’s been a very exciting adventure to say the least, and an honor to be creating new business opportunities for Soboba,” Flores said. “We break

ground on our Roadrunner Express fuel station and convenience store today, which we couldn’t have done without everyone here today, including our project team. It’s a very special day for all of us.” Soboba Tribal Council Chairman Isaiah Vivanco thanked everyone for their hard work to get this project going, reiterating that in 2015 the land was given to the Soboba people in Trust and they immediately went to work on many projects as part of the master plan to make sure that everything was ready to go for the future. “As you can see, the resort and golf course are doing outstanding. We couldn’t be happier, and we know that this addition will be just as successful,” he said. “We continue to grow; we have development to the south of us, with the (Soboba Crossroads) retail center going up so we have a lot going on, a lot for us to be proud of as we continue to work and move forward to try to progress and bring more opportunities to the Tribe. We are looking forward to it.” SEDC spent many months engaging and planning for this project. Meetings were held with shareholders to obtain their much-valued input for design and concepts. The final plans reflect thoughtful decisions that have allowed the team to implement the visions that resulted from those meetings. Creating a sense of place that is tied to the history of the Tribe was an important goal. Members of the Soboba Economic Development Corporation have been working closely with

Soboba Tribal Council Chairman Isaiah Vivanco makes comments at the groundbreaking ceremony for Sovovatum Village Aug. 13.

Oak & Stone Development and KTGY Architecture/Branding/ Interiors/Planning on this project. KTGY was hired to prepare a master plan for the overall site and phase one architecture. The design allows for a variety of uses including food and beverage sites, shops, recreational uses, a convenience store, fueling station, car wash and community gathering area, all organized to serve as an attractive entrance to the Tribe’s land holdings while complimenting its hotel and casino. The design for Sovovatum Village, meaning “the people/village of Soboba” (present-day spelling), reflects the Tribe’s agrarian heritage and the beauty of the surrounding setting by incorporating water and landscaping authentic to the history of their use of the land. Striking architectural and hardscape elements will utilize organic material and color. Phasing was a key element of the plan, allowing for the Tribe to establish a sense of place while moving forward with

appropriate first phase construction of the convenience store and fueling station. Phase one will focus on land preparation and access that includes street widening, traffic signals and crosswalks, utility infrastructure, a 5,500-sq.ft. convenience store with drive-thru capabilities, additional site pads and a gas station with 20 pumps, two of which will be diesel to accommodate toy haulers, RVs and trailers. The finished project will contain 12 buildings and 240 required parking spaces. A special thank you was given to the Boniface family – Sandy, Charlotte and Monica Herrera –and all their children and grandchildren, for preparing lunch for everyone. All attendees were invited to the Soboba Sports Complex to eat and mingle after the commemorative shovels were used to turn the dirt, officially breaking ground for Sovovatum Village.

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Seven local organizations given CID funding Joe Naiman WRITER

Seven local organizations were allocated Community Improvement Designation funding during the Aug. 17 Riverside County Board of Supervisors meeting. The supervisors’ 5-0 vote approved grants of $5,000 for My City Youth Center, $5,000 for Project Touch, $3,000 for the Assistance League of Temecula Valley, $2,500 for the Hemet chapter of the California VFW Motorcycle Club, $2,500 for Hospice of the Valleys, $2,500 for MilVet, and

$1,000 for the Art Alliance of Idyllwild. Community Improvement Designation grants can be allocated to nonprofit organizations, public agencies, county departments, or other organizations with programs which serve the social needs of the county’s population. Each county supervisor recommends the allocation of CID funding from his or her district budget, although a majority of the board of supervisors is needed to approve that recommendation. Supervisor Chuck Washington recommended the District 3 allocations.

MWD approves concession agreement for Diamond Valley Lake Joe Naiman WRITER

The Metropolitan Water District approved a maintenance and operations agreement for the Diamond Valley Lake marina. Urban Park Concessionaires has been responsible for maintenance and operations since the marina opened in 2003, and Aug. 17, the MWD board approved a new 10-year lease with Urban Park Concessionaires. The current lease expires Sept. 30. The concessionaire is responsible for managing daily marina and rental fleet operations, a fee collection reservation system, fish planting, lake security, sanitation and waste removal, and other related services. After the first phase of the east marina construction was completed in 2003 MWD issued a request for proposals, and Urban Park Concessionaires provided the preferred response. The first contract was for 30 months, and the plan was to have a longerterm agreement after the second phase was complete. Financial and water supply challenges, including decreased lake elevations which limited opportunities for the concessionaire, caused numerous modifications to the contract which eventually was extended until September 2011. A higher lake elevation allowed for more visitor attendance and thus more gross revenues. In October 2011 a short-term lease agreement eliminated MWD payments for a management fee and MWD reimbursement for marina support services and other expenses; under the new agreement Urban Park Concessionaires paid a rent equal to 7% of gross revenues. The need for a quagga mussel tracking system led to a monthly $1,250 credit to cover added watercraft inspections and tracking. The east dam electrical upgrade and restroom facility projects increased the viability of selfsustaining marina operations. An August 2016 extension of the Urban Park Concessionaires lease included an amendment which incorporated a four-tier rent and

expense reimbursement structure based on lake elevation. MWD staff issued a request for proposals for a long-term lease in 2018 which would include capital investment to expand retail, food services and events. Urban Park Concessionaires felt that lake elevation fluctuations and the lack of potable water and sewer utilities limited the feasible amount of capital investment, so no longterm lease was issued. In October 2020 the MWD board approved a contract to rehabilitate one of the wave attenuators which reduce the impact of windgenerated waves and thus protect boat ramp operations. MWD is currently in the preliminary design phase for the new second wave attenuator system. Those improvements allowed Urban Park Concessionaires to determine that a reasonable financial investment could be made given a 10-year agreement. The new agreement also has four rent tiers based on lake elevation. Urban Park Concessionaires will pay 15% of gross receipts if the elevation is at least 1,736 feet, 10% of gross receipts if the elevation is between 1,690 and 1,735 feet, and 5% of gross receipts if the elevation is between 1,655 and 1,689 feet. If the elevation is 1,654 feet or below, or if MWD closes the lake, boats will not be able to launch and no rent will be charged while MWD will reimburse Urban Park Concessionaires up to $10,000 per month for expenses incurred. The rent will be deposited into a maintenance fund which will be reinvested in Diamond Valley Lake marina facilities. Urban Park Concessionaires will also receive a $1,000 credit toward quagga mussel inspections. Urban Park Concessionaires must invest at least $750,000 in recreational equipment and related marina equipment. The lease is subject to MWD’s paramount rights to operate the reservoir for water storage and supply purposes. Joe Naiman can be reached by email at jnaiman@reedermedia. com.

My City Youth Center is based in Hemet. The CID allocation will be used for the Community Food Program which provides food supplies for approximately 200 families in the Hemet area each week. Project Touch is headquartered in Murrieta. The CID funding will be used to provide one month of housing and food for local adults and children who are left homeless or otherwise unsheltered. The Assistance League of Temecula Valley has an Operation School Bell program which provides clothing and shoes for children in low-income families who

Modest gains in a few sectors of the regional economy were offset by losses in others, leaving the unemployment rate unchanged in Riverside County last month, according to figures released Aug. 20 by the California Employment Development Department. The jobless rate in July, based on preliminary estimates, was 7.9%, the same figure reported by EDD in June. The July rate was 5.3 percentage points lower than the year-ago level, when countywide unemployment stood at 13.2%, amid the public health lockdowns. About 88,400 residents were out of work last month, and 1,035,300 were employed, according to EDD. Coachella had the highest unemployment rate countywide in July at 14.1%, followed by Mecca at 12.4%, Winchester and Desert Hot Springs each at 11.6%, East Hemet at 11.3% and Highgrove at 11.1%. The combined unemployment rate for Riverside and San Bernardino counties in July was also 7.9%, down from 8% in June, ac-

cording to figures. Bi-county data indicated that payrolls expanded by the widest margin in the retail trade sector, which added 3,600 positions last month, with the hospitality sector posting the next-highest amount, 1,900, followed distantly by the information technology sector, which gained 200 jobs. Payrolls dropped in the agricultural, construction, financial services, health services, manufacturing and professional business services sectors, which altogether declined by a total 7,900 jobs, data showed. The public sector showed a steep drop of 13,900 positions. However, almost all of those were comprised of teachers and support personnel from schools counted as seasonally unemployed due to their summer hiatus. Most K-12 schools returned to full-time operations in the first half of this month. Miscellaneous unclassified industries showed no change in payrolls. The statewide non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate last month was 7%.

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Assemblymember Seyarto Selects Menifee Bicycles Inc. as the 67th District’s Small Business of the Year

Menifee Bicycles Owner Craig Cooper, left, and 67th Assembly District Assemblyman Kelly Seyarto pose for a photo with Cooper’s Small Business of the Year award. Valley News/Courtesy photo

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Kelly Seyarto (R-Murrieta) honored Menifee Bicycles Inc. as the 2021 Small Business of the Year for the 67th Assembly District. Every year, in celebration of California Small Business Day, the California Small Business Association encourages legislators to select a small business from their district to recognize for their contributions to their local community and economy. “It is vital that we recognize the importance of our small businesses, especially after this past year,” Assemblymember Seyarto said. “These businesses, and more importantly the people and the families behind them, keep our

Mix of losses and gains leave county’s jobless rate same in July City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

live in the Temecula/Murrieta area. The CID money will be used for that program. One of the California VFW Motorcycle Club activities provides food boxes for veterans, activeduty military families and seniors. The CID grant will fund six months of food boxes for families who live in the Third Supervisorial District. Hospice of the Valleys is based in Murrieta. The organization’s Senior Assistance Program provides durable medical equipment, medical supplies, medications and wound care therapies. The CID award will help fund Senior Assis-

communities strong and help our local economies prosper. The Menifee Bicycles family has been serving our district for generations, and it is my pleasure to honor and thank them with this award.” Menifee Bicycles Inc. is a family-owned business that has been serving Southwest Riverside County since 1982. In addition to selling and repairing bicycles, they have donated their products and services to a number of schools, law enforcement agencies and local charities. They have a 5 star rating on YELP, and were honored by the City of Menifee in 2019 with the Menifee Business Spotlight Award. “My family and I are so honored

to receive this award from Assemblymember Seyarto,” owner Craig Cooper said. “We have been proudly serving and supporting the City of Menifee and our surrounding cities for decades, and we look forward to continuing to offer quality and friendly service to all of our customers.” California Small Business Day was August 18 this year. The California Small Business Association hosted a Small Business of the Year Awards Luncheon in Sacramento, where Assemblymember Seyarto formally honored Cooper and the team at Menifee Bicycles Inc. Submitted by the office of Assemblymember Kelly Seyarto.

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Prep football season gets underway with Week Zero games

Chaparral’s Hunter Roddy (33) stiff arms a Mission Hills defender during the Pumas season opener at Chaparral High School. Valley News/Action Captures Media Group

JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

The 2021-2022 prep football season is underway and the push to complete a full season has begun. Rising numbers in the new COVID-19 Delta variant are already causing teams in the CIF Southern Section to have to cancel games, but nothing has been reported locally thus far. In fact, it appears a good number of local teams took part in Week Zero, which is the first week a team can play a game that counts toward their season record. Some teams like to take advantage of Week Zero as it gives them a bye week at some point throughout their regular season. Most use it right before they go into their league matchups, to give players time to recover from their first few games. Linfield Christian got things going in a preseason Thursday night road game, Aug. 19, where a late rally almost put them in the win column. The Loara Saxons won 20-18 after allowing 18 consecutive points in the final 14 minutes of the game. Loara running back and linebacker Cesar Vazquez was the player of the game. He rushed for 109 yards and two touchdowns on offense, had two sacks, blocked a punt, and returned a fumble 60 yards for a touchdown. The Saxons led by 20 points when Vazquez exited the game with an apparent shoulder injury. Linfield Christian (0-1) figured out Loara’s defense when Vazquez left the game. Freshman quarterback Thomas Paschal, who entered the game when starting quarterback

Jonathan Aguilera also left with an injury in the second quarter, threw a 48-yard touchdown pass to fellow freshman Marcus Dylke to cut the lead to 14. The Lions’ Braylen BrunsonMcDowell rushed for a touchdown in the fourth quarter, and Paschal threw a touchdown pass, again to Dylke, in the final minutes of the game. On a 2-point conversion attempt that could have tied the score, Paschal’s pass was deflected. Paschal completed 12 of 22 passes for 149 yards and two touchdowns. Dylke caught 10 passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns. Linfield Christian will return to Orange County to play Pacifica at Bolsa Grande High Thursday, Aug. 26. The Chaparral Pumas and Vista Murrieta Broncos had a lot of eyes on them in their home openers under the Friday night lights. Chaparral opened against the Mission Hills Grizzlies, who trailed 13-10 at the half. Puma QB, Caron Tyler threw for a TD and ran one in himself. Wide receiver Stacey Dobbins, who had seven catches for 61 yards, hauled in the only touchdown pass. Mission Hills QB Gunnar Hensley hit Matt Martin with a 10-yard scoring pass and ran 5 yards for another score. Jaiden Letua had a 4-yard TD run, but it was Johnny Reyes that put the game out of reach with a 49-yard FG. Peter Eyabi had 3 sacks for the Grizzlies. At Vista Murrieta High School, Norco’s offense scored a touchdown on its first four possessions and their defense made sure the early lead never got away as Norco

Robert Besanson (16) breaks a tackle to gain yardage at Chaparral High School Friday, Aug. 20. Valley News/Action Captures Media Group

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defeated Vista Murrieta 42-26. Vista Murrieta’s opening drive showed promise early, but the Broncos had to settle for a 43-yard field goal by Luke Matthews. The night belonged to Norco quarterback Kyle Crum who threw for 247 yards and three touchdowns, while rushing for 114 yards on 10 carries. Gavin Galzote helped big time in the first half for the Broncos when he returned a kickoff 40 yards to give Vista Murrieta possession at midfield and then scampered down the field on a

52-yard run to the end zone on the very next play. The Broncos scored the final nine points of the opening half to cut the deficit in half and take some momentum into the locker room. Matthews drilled a 27-yard field goal with 2:30 remaining on the clock, and Brady Jones found Jack Pedersen for a 10-yard touchdown on the final play of the second quarter. The Cougars would only allow Vista Murrieta to score seven points in the second half and those came in the final minute. Great Oak and Temecula Valley

also played at home. The Wolfpack took on Carlsbad who has won 5 straight season openers, outscoring its opponents 209-41. Sophomore QB Julian Sayin completed 17 of 26 passes for 352 yards and 3 TDs to lead the charge past Great Oak, 35-14. The Golden Bears defeated Valley View, 57-0. Temecula Valley scored touchdowns on six of their first seven possessions, including their first four drives to take a 42-0 halftime lead. The Golden Bears see FOOTBALL, page C-2

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Top local teams recognized in CIF Southern Section girls’ volleyball watch list

Temecula Valley and Vista Murrieta are two of three Southwestern League teams that made the watchlist in Valley News/David Canales photo the CIF Southern Section Division 1 and 2 polls.

JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

It’s been two years since the volleyball courts saw fall season action and top programs like Vista Murrieta High School, which was the Southwestern League winner in 2019, and runner-up Temecula Valley High School, that same year, are still teams to watch in the CIF-Southern Section Division 1 and 2 standings. Murrieta Valley

joins their Southwestern League competitors in those standings as well. As the new school year sets in and the upcoming high school girls’ volleyball season gets underway, many local teams are gearing up to embrace the challenges ahead with playing through the unknown challenges of the current COVID-19 landscape. Of course, with the recent release of the 2021-2022 CIF Southern Sec-

tion watch list, as selected by the Girls’ Volleyball Advisory Committee, the excitement in the valley is mounting. Heritage High School looks to match their success from 2019 and are one of the top teams to watch in the CIF-Southern Section Division 5 polls, along with Rancho Christian of the South Valley League. Other local schools mentioned in the top 10 of their division in the high school girls’ volleyball

Rancho Christian is on the watchlist in the Division 5 girls volleyball polls according to a recent release by the CIF Southern Section Valley News/Courtesy photo committee.

CIF-Southern Section watchlist as of Aug. 22 include: Division 1 and 2 Murrieta Valley Temecula Valley Vista Murrieta Division 3 No local teams Division 4 No local teams Division 5 Heritage Rancho Christian

Division 6 No local teams Division 7 No local teams Division 8 Rancho Verde Division 9 Santa Rosa Academy JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia. com.

Area Jet Ski racers compete in Lake Elsinore

Lake Elsinore played host to the Hydro-Turf, “Best of the West” Jet-Ski race event Valley News/Action Capture Media Group Sunday, Aug. 15.

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Personal watercraft racing returned to Lake Elsinore with the “Best of the West” series taking over Launch Pointe Resort Aug. 14 and 15. The event was an International Jet Sports Boating Association sanctioned event, which is described by organizers as motocross racing on water. There were also freestyle events,

Temecula’s Kolin Renner (8) placed second in the “Ski Novice Stock 1500” class Valley News/Andrez Imaging Saturday, Aug. 15.

with riders doing flips, rolls, and other stunts to earn points. RPM Racing Enterprises hosted the event which also saw Kolin Renner of Temecula, who was just one of a handful of local riders, take a strong second place finish in the “Ski Novice Stock 1500” class riding a Kawasaki Jet Ski Saturday, Aug. 15. JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia. com.

[Right] Kolin Renner (8), of Temecula, exits the launch point to begin his race at the RPM Racing Enterprises, Hydro-Turf “Best of the West” event in Lake Elsinore Sunday, Aug. 15. Valley News/Andrez Imaging

FOOTBALL from page C-1 defense held the Valley View offense to minus 22 yards in total offense, one first down, and only allowed them to complete one pass for minus 2 yards. The defense recorded 12 plays for negative yardage, led by Jake Sinz, who also had two sacks. Senior Ben Botelho finished the night completing 11 of 18 passes for 177 yards, while Ryan Sanchez added 56 yards on nine carries. Sam Gbatu led all receivers, hauling in four passes for 58 yards. Other Week Zero prep football scores from around the valley include: FRIDAY, AUG. 20 La Sierra 27, Nuview Bridge 0 Lakeside 32, Arlington 24 Perris 28, Centennial/Compton 8 Elsinore 46, Vista del Lago 7 Escondido Charter 55, Hamilton 0 Temescal Canyon 41, La Jolla

Country Day 33 Vista 46, Paloma Valley 8 Heritage 42, Corona Santiago 35 Beaumont 34, Orange Vista 30 Rancho Mirage 12, Hemet 0 Santa Rosa Academy 36, Desert Christian/BD 26 University City 48, Fallbrook 6 SATURDAY, AUG. 21 San Jacinto 48, Redlands East Valley 21 El Cajon Christian 50, Rancho Christian 14 Western Christian 54, Temecula Prep 0 Photos and sports scores/stats/ highlights can be submitted to sports@reedermedia.com. Stats, standings, results provided by MaxPreps, local ADs, fans of the game and the Valley News Sports Department. JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia. com. Titan running back, Sunny Kessell (21), tries to muscle past Vikings’ defender Landon Watson (5) during Temescal Canyon’s season opener Friday, Aug. 20. Valley News/Andrez Imaging

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Shock Doctor, a leader in protection, performance and maker of the #1 Mouthguard in the World, announced the launch of Legends Showcase, its all-new 7v7 football tournament series. Beginning January 2022, Shock Doctor will kick off a tour of five national tournaments for elite high school and youth football athletes with never-before-seen event experiences around 7v7 football. 7v7 football is one of the fastest growing youth sports, and Shock Doctor recognized an opportunity to provide a change in the landscape and improve the circuit options for teams to compete and showcase their skills. Through experiences with national partners and organizations, Shock Doctor is developing Legends Showcase to be the most premium experience for a 7v7 tournament yet. There will be two-day tournament events with one day of pool play and one day of single-elimination playoffs and each team is guaran-

teed four 20-minute games. Shock Doctor is creating a fully immersive 7v7 experience. In addition to providing premium competition, each event will include break-out sessions with guest speakers, meet and greets, and developmental courses. Athletes and spectators will be able to enjoy a live DJ, vendor row, food trucks, on-site barber shop, photo booth, between-the-game gaming, a live bracket board, and more. Shock Doctor will also provide real-time updates through partner social channels, as well as weekend recaps through email and local broadcasts. From January to May 2022, the Legends Showcase will host five national tournaments with memorable, never-before-seen event experiences around 7v7 football. The event schedule is as follows: • Panama City Beach, FL: Jan 14-15 • Houston, TX: February 19-20 • Louisville, KY: March 19-20

• Phoenix, AZ: April 23-24 • Southern California: May 14-15 Michael Magerman, president and CEO of United Sports Brands, said, “The Legends Showcase is going to be unlike any other event. Historically, 7v7 has been a place to see how you stack up against the competition. We’re going to give everyone a space to do that and so much more. For a lot of kids, football changes their life. We want to create an experience that’s a peak memory for them in that journey. We want them to feel like they’re on top of the world, whether it’s playing, meeting their football heroes, or hanging out in the recovery zone with their friends.” Registration for each event is available at www.legends-showcase.com. For more information, visit www.ShockDoctor.com and www.unitedspb.com.

Bally Sports SoCal to continue coverage of its 25th year of CIF-SS football Prep Zone to deliver 11th straight season of livestreaming JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

Bally Sports SoCal, in partnership with the CIF Southern Section (CIF-SS), recently announced the telecast and Prep Zone streaming schedule for the first two weeks of the 2021 football season. Bally Sports SoCal kicked-off the network’s Week Zero football schedule Friday, Aug. 20, with the “FORD CIF-SS Game of the Week” featuring Miami Central at St. John Bosco. Complementing the linear TV offering, Prep Zone returned for its 11th season to present Orange Lutheran at Serra, Norco at Vista Murrieta and JSerra vs. Sierra Canyon. All Prep Zone games will also be streaming live on the Bally Sports app and at www.BallySports.com. Week One will not feature any

local teams to Southwest Riverside County, but coverage for the teams being featured begins Thursday, Aug. 26 at 7:30 p.m. This week’s game will highlight Mission Viejo vs. Servite streaming live on the Bally Sports app. Then Friday, Aug. 27, Bally Sports SoCal will deliver Lincoln (San Diego) at Los Alamitos at 7:30 p.m., while the Prep Zone streaming games feature Alemany at St. John Bosco and Long Beach Poly at Serra, both kicking-off at 7 p.m. All upcoming weekly lineups will be announced 10 days in advance. Fans can stay updated on all things related to CIF-SS coverage on Bally Sports SoCal and Prep Zone by following @ PrepZone on Twitter and visiting BallySports.com. JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia. com.

Vista Murrieta was included in the telecast and Prep Zone streaming schedule for the first two weeks of the 2021 prep football season by Bally Sports SoCal, in partnership with the CIF Southern Section.

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MSJC kicks off fall 2021 with in-person classes and new Temecula Valley Campus Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) kicked off its fall 2021 semester Aug. 16, welcoming students back to its campuses for in-person classes and services, including at its new Temecula Valley Campus. MSJC is offering a robust amount of face-to-face, on-campus classes and online classes for the fall and continues to monitor state and county guidance related to COVID-19 for any necessary changes. MSJC also offers latestart courses that begin in October. The college has implemented health and safety measures as outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and CalOSHA to ensure a safe learning and working environment for students, faculty, classified professionals, administrators and other visitors who must wear masks indoors at this time. A total of 13,993 students were enrolled in person or online at MSJC for this fall. That number is expected to peak around 14,500. MSJC welcomed students for the first time to the new Temecula Valley Campus, 41888 Motor Car Parkway, for classes and services. Murrieta resident Castin Chamberlain, a social justice major who previously attended the Menifee Valley Campus, started classes at the Temecula Valley Campus Monday, Aug. 16. “It’s absolutely beautiful. It’s honestly breathtaking,” Chamberlain, who served as the college’s student trustee in spring 2021, said. “It’s a way better drive for me.” Temecula resident Changpin Park, a biology major who wants to become an allergist, appreciated the short commute to the new campus. “I’m so glad the Temecula Valley Campus is open for students,” he said. “It’s bigger than I thought it would be. It’s very new and clean. It’ll motivate me to do well.” Dr. Roger Schultz, superintendent/president of the college district, visited the San Jacinto and Menifee Valley campuses to greet students before arriving at the Temecula Valley Campus. The first day of the fall 2021 semester is the first time students have been back since the pandemic closed campuses in March 2020. “The ability to visit each campus and welcome students back has been so exciting,” Schultz said. “It is thrilling to go from empty campuses to a vibrant educational environment again. I’ve been able to talk to students, faculty and our classified professionals face-to-face for the first time in a long time.” At the new Temecula Valley Campus, Schultz said “Before today, we’ve only seen the artists’ renderings. Now we finally get to see our students use the state-of-

Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) kicks off its fall 2021 semester Aug. 16 on this bus by welcoming students back to its campuses for in-person classes and services, including at its new Temecula Valley Campus.

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Ijeoma Akosionu, a diagnostic medical sonography major, attends MSJC’s San Jacinto Campus for the first time Aug. 16.

the-art classrooms, technology and study spaces. It’s exciting. The energy for higher education in this region is just going to grow exponentially.” Ijeoma Akosionu, a diagnostic medical sonography major, attended the San Jacinto Campus for the first time. “The mountains are so pretty here,” she said. “It’s a nice campus.” Akosionu works as a caregiver at a senior living facility, but wants to be an ultrasound tech. “It’s a growing field and I’m very excited about it,” she said. Saul Hernandez, an English major from Hemet, attended the San Jacinto Campus Monday. “It’s my first time in person. I love the vibe,” he said. “Being here, now I want to study. I feel motivated.” Jude Blackshear of Murrieta is excited to take ceramics at the Menifee Valley Campus and psychology, English and drawing online. Raja Hinno of Menifee is taking statistics and chemistry at the Menifee Valley Campus and accounting online. He plans to transfer to Cal State University,

Saul Hernandez, an English major from Hemet, attends the San Jacinto Campus Aug. 16.

Jude Blackshear of Murrieta is excited to take ceramics at the Menifee Valley Campus and online psychology, English and drawing.

Raja Hinno of Menifee takes statistics and chemistry at the Menifee Valley Campus and accounting online.

San Bernardino and major in accounting. Among the new and exciting programs offered this fall are aviation science, culinary arts, engineering technology and geographic information science (GIS). Students can learn more about them at www.msjc.edu/ CareerEducation. Students can search the MSJC Fall Schedule of Classes to find face-to-face or online classes. The college will

continue to expand face-to-face, on-campus services and classes as student demand and state guidance related to COVID-19 allows. Students can schedule appointments for registration, financial aid, counseling and the Student Health Centers with MSJC professionals in person or online by visiting the Student Support HUB. The MSJC libraries and learning resource centers (LRC) are also open to students now.

Mt. San Jacinto College serves about 27,000 students annually in a district covering 1,700 square miles from the San Gorgonio Pass to Temecula, with campuses in San Jacinto, Menifee, Banning and Temecula. MSJC awarded a record-breaking 3,848 degrees and certificates to 2,173 graduates May 27, 2021. Submitted by MSJC.

Rishi Patel participates in annual Veronica Patel graduates White Coat Ceremony of University of from Hofstra University HEMPSTEAD, NY – Veronica S. Kalikow School of Government, Iowa Carver College of Medicine Patel of Murrieta graduated from Public Policy and International AfIOWA CITY – Rishi Patel of Temecula was one of more than 140 first-year University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine students Class of 2025 to participate in the 27th annual Arnold P. Gold Foundation White Coat Ceremony earlier this month. The White Coat Ceremony is a celebrated experience as students enter medical school. In the presence of family, guests and faculty members, students are welcomed into the medical community by leaders of the medical center and ceremonially “cloaked” with their white coats. Then, dressed in white, they stand to take the ancient Oath of Hippocrates, traditionally sworn at graduation. By establishing this meaningful ritual at the beginning of medical school, we hope students will become aware of their responsibilities from the first day of training. The ceremony is intended to

impress upon them the primacy of the doctor-patient relationship. It encourages them to enter into a psychological contract in which they accept the obligations inherent in the practice of medicine: to be excellent in science, to be compassionate, and to lead lives of “uprightness and honor.” It is designed to clarify for students that a physician’s responsibility is to take care of patients and also to care for patients. The message transmitted is that doctors should “care” as well as “cure.” Enthusiasm for the White Coat Ceremony continues to grow. In 1994, The Arnold P. Gold Foundation sponsored three ceremonies. In 1995, entering students at four additional medical schools including the University of Iowa participated in White Coat Ceremonies sponsored by The Gold Foundation. Currently, a White Coat Ceremony or similar rite

of passage takes place at 97% of AAMC-accredited schools of medicine in the United States and Canada. The Foundation’s goal is that medical schools will make the White Coat Ceremony the highlight of their student orientation programs. Before the start of classes, each first-year student at the Carver College of Medicine is assigned to one of four learning communities for their entire four years of medical school. Each learning community is comprised of approximately equal numbers of first-, second-, third- and fourth-year students. The communities are designed to foster more peer-to-peer interactions, provide opportunities for leadership and service, and strengthen students’ relationships with faculty, collegiate staff and others across campus. Submitted by the University of Iowa.

MSJC Board approves development/ implementation of vaccine/testing program The Mt. San Jacinto Community College District board of trustees voted Aug. 19 to approve the development and implementation of a COVID-19 vaccination and testing program. The decision, in

response to the increasing cases of COVID-19 in the region, authorizes the district to implement a program designed to further protect students, faculty, and staff against COVID-19 and its vari-

ants. The program protocols will be discussed at the next board of trustees meeting scheduled for Sept. 9. Submitted by MSJC.

Hofstra University in May 2021, earning a Juris Doctor in Law. Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. Students can choose from more than 165 undergraduate program options and 175 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter

fairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/ Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of 11,000 students from around the world who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers. Submitted by Hofstra University.

Kelsey McGowen named to Lee University Spring 2021 Dean’s List CLEVELAND, TN – Lee University congratulates Kelsey McGowen of Temecula on earning dean’s list honors during the spring 2021 semester. Dean’s List recognition is earned by full-time, on-campus students with a semester grade point average between 3.7 and 4.00. Lee University is a private, comprehensive university located in Cleveland, Tennessee, in the foothills of the Appalachian Moun-

tains. Lee has emerged as a leader in higher education in the southeastern region. The university’s reputation as a quality institution can be seen in the high caliber of faculty, students, and friends who are drawn to the campus. Over the past two decades, Lee has become one of the largest Christ-centered private universities in the nation. Submitted by Lee University.

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California’s wildfire crisis Assemblymember Kelly Seyarto SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Combating the wildfire issue in California needs to be more than just rhetoric. Californians need these efforts to be effective. In 2020 alone, 4,257,863 acres burned, over 10,000 structures were destroyed, and 33 people lost their lives. Wildfires are again devastating our state as we continue to await promised action, resources and funding. This session, I introduced AB 380, which would provide the CA Depart-

ment of Forestry and Fire Protection with the tools and means necessary to efficiently identify, approve, and complete priority fuel reduction projects around communities that are at the greatest risk to wildfires. Unfortunately, this bill was never even given consideration or heard in committee. Additionally, our state boasts one of the largest budget surpluses in recent history, yet the governor cut wildfire management funding and provided only a fraction of what he had originally promised. My col-

leagues and I have fought tirelessly for additional funding for wildfire protection programs and introduced a budget amendment to include $200 million per year for forest health and wildfire prevention projects. It was rejected and again did not even receive consideration on the Assembly floor. It is time that California receives the fire protection it so desperately needs. By increasing wildfire protection funding, providing substantial resources to our firefighters, and focusing on the importance of

vegetation and forest management, California can extinguish the wildfire crisis. For more information on fires in your area, as well as how to prepare for an evacuation, visit Cal Fire at www.fire.ca.gov. Assemblymember Kelly Seyarto serves the 67th Assembly District which includes the Cities of Canyon Lake, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Murrieta, Wildomar and a portion of the City of Hemet along with numerous unincorporated communities in Southwest Riverside County.

7th District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003. He served as the United States Attorney in Atlanta from 1986 to 1990 and was an official with the CIA in the 1970s. He now practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, and serves as head of Liberty Guard.

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The strange priorities Of DHS Former Rep. Bob Barr DAILY CALLER

In the aftermath of the Taliban’s victory over the U.S.-backed Afghan government and military and as the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks is close upon us, one would think that the Department of Homeland Security might be more worried about Islamic extremist attacks than about COVID lockdown opponents and critics of Biden’s 2020 election victory. Not so. According to a DHS National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin that is effective until Nov. 11, extremists who “may seek to exploit the emergence of COVID-19 variants by viewing the potential reestablishment of public health restrictions across the United States as a rationale to conduct attacks” are a significant terror threat. The department also warned of “calls for violence on multiple online platforms associated with … perceived election fraud and alleged reinstatement.” According to this analysis, “racially- or ethnically-motivated violent extremists (RMVEs)” and other “anti-government” and “antiauthority” extremists are some of the nation’s top terrorism threats at this time. While DHS also considers “foreign terrorist organizations” a potential threat, it appears to be lower priority than threats posed by domestic extremist groups that are ideologically motivated and prone to “conspiracy theories.” DHS reaches this conclusion despite, in

its own words, there being “no credible or imminent threats identified.” Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley belatedly seems to have realized and spoken about the danger that “terrorist groups” will “reconstitute” in Afghanistan, but his conclusion seems not to have registered meaningfully with the head of the Homeland Security Department, Alejandro Mayorkas. A review of the DHS website’s public information releases in the days since the fall of Kabul reflects little such concern. The Department’s press releases instead focus on political matters such as Mayorkas’ meetings with families that reportedly were reunited after having been “separated under the previous administration’s “Zero-Tolerance policy.” The closest that DHS appears to have come to recognize the dangers posed by the crisis in Afghanistan (at least as reflected in its public statements) are phone calls between the secretary and several of his foreign government counterparts, in which they agreed on the importance of cooperating in any efforts to secure passage out of Afghanistan of their respective national citizens and refugees. The Department of Homeland Security continues to target domestic “extremists” such as those the Department has concluded are poised to commit violent acts of terrorism because they disagree with government-mandated COVID restrictions. This policy, which focuses resources not so much on foreign adversaries as on domestic,

reflects a troubling perspective found throughout this administration, including the Defense Department and the FBI. It is this mindset that led Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to declare an armed forces-wide “stand down” earlier this year. This highly unusual measure was not mandated to ensure military readiness to meet external threats such as those posed by China, Iran, the Taliban and others. Instead, the stand down was designed to weed out “white extremism” and “racism” perceived by this administration to be deeply embedded in our armed forces. It is this mindset also that has led the FBI and the Justice Department to continue a massive investigative and prosecutorial drive against virtually anyone who entered the U.S. Capitol building during the demonstrations last Jan. 6. As part of this vindictive effort, the government has demanded that judges deny bail to demonstrators even in the absence of evidence that they engaged in violent acts. Perhaps if this administration had expended a bit of the energy it devotes to running down individuals who disagree with mask and vaccination mandates, or to ferreting out individuals who may disagree with the priorities reflected in recent Army and CIA recruitment videos stressing adherence to the LGBTQ movement, then maybe, just maybe, our nation would be better prepared to prevent and defend against real national security threats such as a Taliban takeover in Afghanistan. Bob Barr represented Georgia’s

Wildfire oversight

Assemblymember Marie Waldron SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

During California’s disastrous 2020 fire season, almost 4.2 million acres burned. Tragically, 33 people died, thousands of homes were lost, and an estimated 112 million metric tons of carbon dioxide were released into the atmosphere. Now we’re in the second year of a drought and the 2021 fire season

has begun. The Dixie Fire is raging across the Northern Sierras and Cascades, and the Concord Fire, southwest of Lake Tahoe, has ravaged the community of Grizzly Flats. An oversight hearing in the Assembly Budget Sub 3 Committee was scheduled for Aug. 18 to review strategy and goals for investments in wildfire prevention and forest resiliency, along with barriers to preventing wildfires and improving forest health. With the fall Santa Ana season approaching, we must take stock of our wildfire prevention programs, marshal our resources and prepare for what could become the worst fire season in history. Hence, the need for Assembly involvement/oversight is obvious. Well, maybe not so much. Four days before the hearing, majority leadership abruptly postponed it indefinitely. Families are being displaced, children are not in school, communities are being destroyed, pollution from the fires is rampant, more fires are

likely on the way, and yet a hearing to bring in experts to discuss wildfire prevention strategies and goals was canceled without explanation. Perhaps it’s because the hearing would also delve into a Capitol Public Radio and National Public Radio report that found priority fire prevention projects were overstated and funding for wildfire programs was cut, despite devastating recent fires and a $38 billion budget surplus. Rest assured I will continue working with my colleagues to ensure that providing resources for wildfire prevention and management remains a top priority, despite some in Sacramento who don’t seem to want to talk about it. Assembly Republican Leader Marie Waldron, R-Escondido, represents the 75th Assembly District in the California Legislature, which includes the communities of Bonsall, Escondido, Fallbrook, Hidden Meadows, Pala, Palomar Mountain, Pauma Valley, Rainbow, San Marcos, Temecula, Valley Center and Vista.

To the Editor Thank you for your Aug. 13, article, “Riverside County Registrar of Voters offers Gubernatorial Recall Election update” regarding the recall voting procedures. While I can appreciate the information on mail-in ballots, I do resent the Riverside County Registrar of Voters’ recommendation that we use the inperson polling places only if “absolutely necessary.” I believe most of us no longer trust the mail-in ballot process. I believe the mail-in ballot process should only be used if absolutely necessary. It is our duty and our right as Americans to go to our local polling place and cast

our ballot. I also believe the risk of the “COVID-19” virus is minimal. The lies and misinformation on both sides of these issues are too numerous to mention and none is to be believed. It is time for common sense to take over. I still believe you should only use the mail-in ballot if you are unable to get to your local polling place. If you can, like most of us, then get up off the couch, mask up if you choose and go cast your vote. It is your duty as an American. Regards, Bill Merritt Murrieta, Calif.

Wildfires raging throughout the State as Governor’s administration ducks oversight hearing SACRAMENTO – The Assembly Budget Sub 3 Committee indefinitely postponed a scheduled hearing to provide oversight of the state’s wildfire prevention efforts with less than four days until the hearing. This oversight hearing on Wildfire Prevention and Forest Resiliency was called as a direct result of an investigative story by Capitol Public Radio and National Public Radio. The investigation found that the Governor “overstated, by an astounding 690%, the number of acres treated with fuel breaks and prescribed burns in the very forestry projects he said needed to be prioritized to protect the state’s most vulnerable communities. … Newsom slashed roughly $150 million from Cal Fire’s wildfire prevention budget.” Over 4.2 million acres burned last year, resulting in an estimated 112 million metric tons of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere. Despite a budget surplus of over $38 billion, and the Governor declaring that we are in the midst of a “climate damn emergency,” the Governor provided no additional funding specifically for wildfire prevention in his May Revise. Postponing the legislative hearing will only further delay much needed resources. The Assembly Republican Wildfire Working Group issued the

following statement: “California is experiencing the second worst wildfire in the state’s history. Families are displaced. Children are evacuated and not attending school. Californians are breathing hazardous air. Communities are being destroyed. “Why cancel a committee hearing that would have brought in experts to discuss strategies and goals for investments in wildfire prevention and forest resiliency? “The wildfire budget is over two months late. Over 10,700 firefighters remain on the frontlines of 10 active large wildfires that have burned more than a million acres. Increased funding is essential to prevent and stop wildfires in California. “It is shameful that this Governor takes a hands-off approach to wildfire prevention measures after misleading the public of his efforts. He appears to be more interested in making public appearances than solving California’s problems.” The Assembly Republican Wildfire Working Group consists of Assembly Republican Leader Marie Waldron and Assemblymembers Vince Fong, Kelly Seyarto, James Gallagher, Frank Bigelow and Megan Dahle. Submitted by the California Assembly Republican Caucus and the California Assembly Republican Wildfire Working Group.

FAITH

How God makes you into something you are not

Zachary Elliott SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Two of my nieces were over the other day and decided it was the perfect time to perform a talent

show while bouncing on my bed. The talent they chose to display wasn’t what you’d expect. Instead, they decided to put on an animal show. One of them acted as the trainer while the other clawed, roared and squealed, sometimes all at once, pretending to be the scary beast. And let me tell you, if you’ve never seen a 7-year-old pretend to be a velociraptor, you don’t know fear. I don’t know if we ever grow out of pretending, do we? If you’re like most, you spend a lot of your time pretending to be something you’re not. People pretend they are successful, important and influential all the time. We are constantly trying to fool people into believing that we’ve made ourselves into something

significant. The problem with this is not only in the pretending; it’s in the self-making. I want you to know today that you can stop pretending. And you can stop trying to make yourself into something important. God wants to make you into something you are not. And guess what? It’s way better than the person you’ve been pretending to be. Here’s how God makes you into something you are not. He gives you a new heart. Hear this promise from God, “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” (Ezekiel 36:26) This is the first step in becoming what God wants you to be. Only

he has the power to change your heart. He makes you into a new person. 2 Corinthians 5:17 tells us that “anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” You can read all the self-improvement books you want. But only Jesus can change who you are for eternity. He changes your tune. Psalm 40:3 says, “He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what he has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the Lord.” If you let God change your tune, he will change your life. It goes hand in hand with getting a new

heart. Out of the abundance of our heart, our mouth speaks. He gives you a new life. Romans 6:4 says, “We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.” When it says, “new life,” it’s not referring to a location. It’s referring to potential when you let God make you into something you are not; you begin a new life filled with unlimited possibilities. For more information visit, www.fusionchristianchurch. com, www.encouragementtoday. tv or on Instagram. Zachary Elliott is the lead pastor of Fusion Christian Church in Temecula.

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No containment, new threats from Northern California fire THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

PLACERVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A wildfire burning for more than a week in Northern California continues to grow out of control, one of about a dozen big blazes in the drought-stricken state that have destroyed hundreds of homes and forced thousands of people to evacuate. There was zero containment Sunday of the Caldor Fire, which had charred nearly 154 square miles (399 square kilometers) of trees and brush in the northern Sierra Nevada after breaking out Aug. 14. The cause was under investigation. Firefighters hoped to take advantage of calmer weather and cooler temperatures a day after gusts pushed the fire across U.S. Route 50, threatening more remote communities in El Dorado County. Erratic winds sent embers flying into tinder-dry fuel beds, starting new ignition points and challenging crews trying to chase down the flames in rugged terrain. “We know this fire has done things that nobody could have predicted, but that’s how firefighting has been in the state this year,” Eldorado National Forest Supervisor

A firefighter hoses down flames from the Dixie Fire in Genesee, California, Saturday, Aug. 21. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

In this long exposure photo, flames from the Dixie Fire spread in Genesee, California, Saturday, Aug. 21. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

Chief Jeff Marsolais said. Multiple large wildfires have incinerated at least 700 homes, many in and around the Sierra Nevada communities of Greenville and Grizzly Flats. About 13,000 residences remained under threat in communities tucked away in scenic forests. The fires have burned roughly 2,300 square miles (6,000 square kilometers) and have sent smoke as far as the East Coast. They were

history and blackened an area twice the size of Los Angeles. It was 37% contained. In Southern California, evacuation orders remain in place for rural communities near the French Fire northeast of Bakersfield in Kern County. That blaze grew to about 21 square miles (54 square kilometers) and was 10% contained. California is one of a dozen mostly Western states where 94 large, active fires were burning as of

burning in grass, brush and forest that is exceptionally dry from two years of drought likely exacerbated by climate change. Nine national forests in California have been closed because of the fire threat. To the northwest of the Caldor Fire, the massive Dixie Fire also kept expanding. In five weeks, the blaze about 175 miles (282 kilometers) northeast of San Francisco became the second-largest in state

Sunday, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Fires have intensified across the entire West, creating a nearly year-round season that has taxed firefighters. Fire patterns used to migrate in seasons from the Southwest to the Rockies, to the Pacific Northwest and then California, allowing fire crews to move from one place to the next, said Anthony Scardina, deputy regional forester for the U.S. Forest Service.

Groups rally against LA’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

SANTA MONICA - A coalition of groups including medical professionals, first responders, parents and students gathered in Santa Monica to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates, saying they will segregate society, breed more hate and violate the rights of hundreds of thousands of people. A crowd estimated by one organizer at about 1,000 people turned out at Tongva Park on Ocean Avenue to push back against the growing trend of government vaccine requirements. Those mandates include a motion passed by the Los Angeles City Council Aug. 11 directing the city attorney to prepare an ordinance, even more restrictive than New York City, requiring people to show proof of at least partial vaccination against COVID-19 to enter most public indoor spaces in the city, including restaurants, bars, gyms, concert venues, movie theaters and even “retail establishments.” The “S.O.S California No Vaccine Passport Rally” was organized by the California chapter of Children’s Health Defense, California Parents United, Latinos for Medical Freedom, Central Coast Health Coalition, Advocates for Physicians Rights, America’s Frontline Doctors, Vaccine Injury Awareness League, Freedom of Religion - United Solutions, Protection of the Educational Rights of Kids, Freedom Angels, UtahRevival.com, Mama Bears Radio and Million Mamas Movement. No violence was reported Saturday, one week after a demonstrator was stabbed and several people on both sides engaged in fistfights and threw objects at each other during demonstrations over the contentious issue in front of Los Angeles City Hall. The rally featured an array of speakers including a firefighter, a Marine, a nurse, an eighth grade student from John Adams Middle School, a teacher, parents, and others who say they are being threatened with job loss across the state if they do not comply. The groups object to a vaccine mandate on several grounds. -- They say it will not address Answers for puzzle on page B-2

the problem of the COVID-19 outbreak. “Those who take the vaccine can still get and transmit the virus,” they say. “Currently, blame is placed on the people who choose not to take the vaccine, claiming with no scientific backing that the pandemic is a ‘pandemic of the unvaccinated’ when currently fully vaccinated people are still dying from COVID and filling up hospitals.” The groups further state that mandates do not take into account the natural immunity of those who have already had the virus and would “force people who are already immune to COVID-19 to take the shot.” They say it violates medical privacy by making private medical matters public and tramples the “very first principle of the Nuremberg Code of Ethics which states that the voluntary consent of the human subject before being entered into a medical trial is absolutely essential. However, threats of increasing one’s health insurance or firing them if they won’t get vaccinated is forcing someone into participating in a medical procedure. Coercion is not consent!” Demonstrators say it will create a “two-tiered society,” foster segregation because those who are not vaccinated will not be allowed to participate in society and breed more hate in Los Angeles. They further say that “labeling someone an anti-vaxxer merely because they have questions surrounding a new experimental shot with no longterm studies conjures up” memories of Nazi Germany, where Jews were blamed for “spreading diseases they did not have.” They worry that it could be a “precursor to a digital infrastructure that not only controls entrance into indoor spaces, but controls education, employment, travel, finances, and potentially all movement or interaction in society.” They’re concerned that once a mandate is enacted, officials will continue to require more and more “booster shots” of the vaccine. (Federal officials recently recommended that all vaccinated people receive a third shot of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine to boost their immunity.) They say it will hurt small-business owners when their customers

will no longer be allowed in stores. Denise Young, executive director of the California chapter of Children’s Health Defense, told City News Service that opponents of vaccine mandates “hold a fundamental belief that people have a right to be sovereign over their bodies. We should be able to control what goes into our bodies, whether it’s a drug, a vaccine or the food we eat.” Asked what she would say to proponents of the mandate who don’t want to be exposed to unvaccinated people in the workplace or in public spaces, Young said they shouldn’t be worried. “If their belief is that the vaccine works, then they are protected.” Tracy Henderson, founder of California Parents United and legal director for Utah Parents United, says the decision to take the vaccine should be a personal choice, and she worries that forcing children to wear masks can also have harmful effects on their health. “I think it amounts to child abuse,” she told CNS. “Children shouldn’t be affected to protect the health of adults.” Henderson says the government shouldn’t be telling people how to take care of their health in the first place, and she questions why the FDA hasn’t pulled the vaccines from use already due to concerns over possible side effects. “Products have been taken off the market for 25 deaths ... why is the FDA approving something with this many deaths?” she told CNS. “The cure is worse than the disease.” According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, reports of death after COVID-19 vaccination are rare. “More than 357 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines were administered in the United States from Dec. 14, 2020, through Aug. 16, 2021. During this time, VAERS received 6,789 reports of death (0.0019%) among people who received a

COVID-19 vaccine. ... Reports of adverse events to VAERS following vaccination, including deaths, do not necessarily mean that a vaccine caused a health problem,” the CDC said. “A review of available clinical information, including death certificates, autopsy and medical records, has not established a causal link to COVID-19 vaccines. However, recent reports indicate a plausible causal relationship between the J&J/Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine and TTS, a rare and serious adverse event (blood clots with low platelets) which has caused deaths.” Henderson suspects the numbers of adverse health reactions to the virus and deaths are higher than reported, and says hospitals are “filled with vaccinated people.” But the main issue for her and others planning the rally is freedom: She says vaccines and maskwearing should be left to personal choice. “Wash your hands. If you feel sick, stay home. Respect others,” she said. “I respect you if you want to go the route of the vaccine. Just don’t make me do it.” Federal, state and Los Angeles County health officials have insisted since the vaccines were first approved for emergency use that they are safe and effective. Although vaccinated people can still catch and spread the coronavirus, officials say the vaccines reduce that likelihood. More importantly, they say, they greatly reduce the chances that a person who does get the virus will develop symptoms that might require hospitalization or even result in death. As of Aug. 15, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported that out of the nearly 10.3 million residents in the county -- including those who are not yet eligible for the vaccine -- 63% have received at least one dose, and 55% are fully vaccinated. The department says that among the more than 5.1 million fully vaccinated people in L.A. County,

officials have identified 27,331 fully vaccinated people who tested positive for COVID-19 -- less than 1% of all those vaccinated. The department also says just 0.014% of all fully vaccinated people in the county end up hospitalized, with deaths in that group numbering 68 people, or 0.0013%. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines were approved for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in December 2020, and the agency approved the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for emergency use in February 2021. The New York Times reported Saturday that the FDA is expected to grant full approval to the Pfizer vaccine as early as Monday. The council voted 13-0 to have the ordinance drawn up. It is one of the more strict mandates in the nation, going further than a similar ordinance recently enacted in New York City that requires vaccination to enter many public spaces, but omits retail establishments. Councilman John Lee, who missed the vote because he was exposed to COVID-19, said later that he will not support it, meaning it will not pass on its first consideration and approval will be delayed an additional week. The ordinance needs unanimous approval to be passed on its first consideration, but requires only a majority on its second consideration. The council also recently approved an ordinance that requires Los Angeles city employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by early October, unless they are granted an exemption for medical or religious reasons. The official slate of speakers at Saturday’s rally included human rights lawyer Leigh Dundes; Dr. Simone Gold, founder of America’s Frontline Doctors; media personality Will Witt; Los Angeles college student Noelle Fitchett; and Cordie Williams, a Carlsbad native.

Danelle Harrison named Forest Supervisor for San Bernardino National Forest SAN BERNARDINO — Danelle D. Harrison has been tapped to lead the San Bernardino National Forest as its new Forest Supervisor. She reported for duty Aug. 10, replacing Tom Hall, who temporarily led the Forest over the last four months and returned to his position in Washington D.C. as a legislative affairs specialist. As Forest Supervisor for the San Bernardino National Forest, Harrison will oversee a large staff covering all aspects of the Forest, including fire and aviation management, recreation, natural resource management, partnerships and community affairs. “I am not only excited, but am privileged to serve in this role,” Harrison said. “Community is everything, and I am delighted to roll up my sleeves with such engaged employees, partners and stakeholders.” Harrison is continuing a long career with the U.S. Forest Service, which began in 1999 on a

seasonal trail crew on the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest outside Seattle. Since then, she’s enjoyed a wide variety of experience, such as conducting entomological research at the Forest Service’s Southern Research Station in Louisiana, serving as a pre-sale forester on the Green Mountain National Forest in Vermont, and leading an integrated resource restoration pilot program for the agency out of its Washington D.C. headquarters. Harrison was later the Deputy Forest Supervisor on the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and has served as an acting forest supervisor on the Cleveland and Modoc national forests. She most recently was the post fire recovery coordinator for the Pacific Southwest Region. Her education includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Resource Management from Tuskegee University and a Master of Science degree in Urban Forestry from Southern University

Danelle Harrison, new Forest Supervisor for San Bernardino National Forest. Valley News/Courtesy photo

and A&M College. In her spare time, Harrison enjoys traveling, visiting museums and describes herself as a voracious reader and an adventurous eater. Harrison loves sunshine and the outdoors and is very interested in the watersheds and ecology of Southern California. Submitted by San Bernardino National Forest.

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Crews search for missing in Tennessee deluge that killed 22

A car is among debris that washed up against a bridge over a stream Sunday, Aug. 22, in Waverly, Tennessee, Heavy rains caused flooding Saturday in Middle, Tennessee, and have resulted in multiple deaths as (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) homes and rural roads were washed away.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

WAVERLY, Tenn. (AP) — Search crews worked through shattered homes and tangled debris Monday, looking for about a dozen people still missing after recordbreaking rain sent floodwaters surging through Middle, Tennessee, killing at least 22 people. Saturday’s flooding took out roads, cellphone towers and telephone lines, leaving people uncertain about whether family and friends survived the unprecedented deluge, with rainfall that more than tripled forecasts and shattered the state record for one-day rainfall. Emergency workers were

searching door to door, said Kristi Brown, coordinated school health and safety supervisor with Humphreys County Schools. Many of the missing live in the neighborhoods where the water rose the fastest, said Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis, who confirmed the 22 fatalities in his county and said 12 to 15 people remain missing. The names of the missing were on a board in the county’s emergency center and listed on a city of Waverly Facebook page, which is being updated as people call in and report themselves as safe. “I would expect, given the number of fatalities, that we’re going to

see mostly recovery efforts at this point rather than rescue efforts,” Tennessee Emergency Management Director Patrick Sheehan said. The Humphreys County Sheriff Office Facebook page filled with people looking fo r missing friends and family. GoFundMe pages were made asking for help for funeral expenses for the dead, including 7-month-old twins swept from their father’s arms as they tried to escape. The death of the twins was confirmed by surviving family members and a foreman at county music star Loretta Lynn’s ranch. The sheriff of the county of about 18,000 people some 60 miles (96 kilometers) west of Nashville said he lost one of his best friends. Up to 17 inches (43 centimeters) of rain fell in Humphreys County in less than 24 hours Saturday, shattering the Tennessee record for one-day rainfall by more than 3 inches (8 centimeters), the National Weather Service said. School was canceled for the week, according to the sheriff’s office. Waverly Elementary and Waverly Junior High suffered extensive damage, according to Brown, the schools’ health and safety supervisor. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee toured the area, calling it a “devastating picture of loss and heartache.” President Joe Biden offered condolences to the people of Tennessee and directed federal disaster

officials to talk with the governor and offer assistance. Just to the east of Waverly, the town of McEwen was pummeled Saturday with 17.02 inches (43.2 centimeters) of rain, smashing the state’s 24-hour record of 13.6 inches (34.5 centimeters) from 1982, according to the National Weather Service in Nashville, though Saturday’s numbers would have to be confirmed. A flash flood watch was issued for the area before the rain started,

with forecasters saying 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 centimeters) of rain was possible. Before Saturday’s deluge, the worst storm recorded in this area of Middle, Tennessee had been 9 inches (23 centimeters) of rain, said Krissy Hurley, a weather service meteorologist in Nashville. “Forecasting almost a record is something we don’t do very often,” Hurley said. “Double the amount we’ve ever seen was almost unfathomable.”

Gov. Bill Lee, right, walks past the foundation of a home that was washed away, while touring flood damage and meeting those affected, in Waverly, Tennessee, Sunday, Aug. 22. (Alan Poizner/The Tennessean via AP, Pool)

Henri’s lazy remnants hinder cleanup, threaten inland floods

The backyard of a house is seen partially flooded during the passing of Tropical Storm Henri in Helmetta, New Jersey, Monday, Aug. 23. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

David Porter and Dave Collins THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The slow and sprawling storm system named Henri drenched much of the inland Northeast with rain Monday, Aug. 23, hampering cleanup efforts and threatening further flooding in areas with ground already saturated from a wet summer.

Rains from the storm, which spared coastal areas of New York and New England major damage when its center made landfall Sunday, Aug. 22, in Rhode Island as a tropical storm, deluged areas from New Hampshire to New York City and down to New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Downpours and flooding were possible Monday in New Eng-

land, where officials fretted that just a few more inches would be a back-breaker following a summer of record rainfall. In Manchester, Connecticut, a Hartford suburb some 40 miles from the coast, Annette Landry hoped Monday’s rains wouldn’t repeat the flooding that left three units in her condominium complex under a few inches of water Sunday. Firefighters said they helped evacuate 18 homes and performed several rescues after Henri dumped about 5 inches of rain in town, the highest total in the state. “It was a tragedy that this happened, because the people who live here are people who can ill afford to live anywhere else,” said Landry, a 72-year-old retiree whose second-floor home was spared from the flooding from the overflowing Hop Brook. “It has never been this bad. I’ve lived here 40 years.” Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont planned Monday to tour storm damage in Canterbury, where hundreds of homes and businesses lost power. More rain was forecast in New

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COURTS & CRIMES

DUI driver suspected of causing deadly wreck on I-15 in Temecula City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

An 80-year-old woman was killed and four other people were injured in a three-vehicle collision on Interstate 15 in Temecula involving a suspected drunken driver who left the scene and later surrendered, authorities said Friday, Aug. 27. The crash happened about 9:50 p.m. Thursday on northbound I-15 at Rancho California Road, which was shut down until 2:30 this morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. Officer Mike Lassig said 36-year-old Jawed Ahmad Naweed of Menifee was driving a 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 sports car when he failed to negotiate a curve along the Rancho California on-ramp to enter the freeway. The Mercedes careened over the edge of the ramp and “prematurely entered the main traffic lanes of northbound I-15,” Lassig said. “The vehicle entered the northbound lanes while traveling in a

westerly direction,” he said. “The Mercedes veered across lanes and crossed directly in front of a 2016 Lexus (sedan) traveling in the No. 2 lane. The Lexus’ front end collided into the Mercedes. After the initial collision, the Lexus ... collided into the concrete center divider wall.” The backseat passenger in the Lexus, a Gardena woman whose name was withheld pending family notification, was killed on impact. According to Lassig, the Mercedes continued out of control across lanes and was hit from behind by a 2013 GMC Acadia, after which all of the vehicles came to a stop, blocking northbound I-15. Lassig alleged that Naweed bailed out of the Mercedes and jumped into a dark-colored SUV that had stopped near the crash scene. The vehicle then sped away. It was unclear whether the suspect knew the driver or obtained a ride from a good Samaritan intending to take him to a hospital. Riverside County Fire Department personnel had to extricate

the three occupants of the Lexus, including the woman who died. A 73-year-old man and 76-year-old woman from Gardena, neither of whom were publicly identified, were taken to Inland Valley Medical Center in Wildomar for treatment of moderate injuries. The two occupants of the GMC Acadia, whose names were not released, also suffered moderate injuries and were taken to Temecula Valley Hospital for treatment. Lassig said that as CHP officers were investigating the wreck, Naweed returned about 11:30 p.m. and surrendered. He was treated at the scene for a minor injury and was booked into the Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, DUI resulting in great bodily injury and hit-andrun causing great bodily injury or death, with bail set at $75,000. Anyone with information about the collision was asked to call the CHP’s Temecula station at (951) 506-2000.

Church burglar discovered to be already behind bars City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

The suspect in a Winchester church burglary and vandalism was discovered to be already in jail last week. Zachary Daniel Elliott, 33, of Indio, who was already behind bars Aug. 20, on suspicion of unrelated crimes including a felony count of arson, was identified Aug. 19 as the suspect of a January burglary and vandalism of a church in Winchester, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies responded about 11:56 a.m. Jan. 31 to a burglary and vandalism call at a church in the 33000 block of Taylor Street in Winchester. Deputies discovered that a suspect broke into the church, caused a “large amount of damage” and stole items from the property. According to officials, surveillance footage showed an individual break in during the late evening of Jan. 29 and leave in the early morning of Jan. 30. The

extent of the damage and property stolen was not specified. It was later determined by deputies that the suspect was Elliott, who was already being held at the Smith Correctional Facility in Banning on $25,000 bail for unrelated charges including a felony count of arson. When deputies issued a search warrant on the suspect, they discovered $5,000 worth of stolen property including electronic devices determined to be the property of a business in the city of Lake Elsinore. Officials report they are in the process of returning all discovered stolen property. Additional charges related to this investigation will be filed in addition to his current pending charges. Elliot was scheduled to make his next court appearance Aug. 27 at the Southwest Justice Center for a motion of bail hearing on his felony arson charge. The burglary was still under investigation.

Hemet man accused of obtaining explicit photos from girl he met via the internet City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

A 61-year-old Hemet man was indicted Aug. 18 on child pornography charges involving alleged online encounters with a girl who gave him photos of herself and a younger relative. John Matthew Piecuch was ar-

rested Aug. 4, following an FBI investigation. The indictment returned by a federal grand jury alleges the receipt of child porn, as well as production of child porn and attempted enticement of a minor to engage in criminal sexual activity. Piecuch is being held without bail at a federal detention center in

San Bernardino and is slated to be arraigned Aug. 24 at U.S. District Court in Riverside. Federal prosecutors allege the defendant posed as a 13-year-old boy in an online gaming platform, where he connected with the 12-year-old victim, identified only as a Maryland girl, in the fall of 2020.

Piecuch allegedly persuaded the child to communicate with him via text messaging, after which he solicited “sexually explicit photos from the girl, who also sent sexually explicit photos of a 5-year-old relative,” according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The girl’s mother spotted one of the texts and contacted law en-

forcement, prosecutors said. FBI agents amassed sufficient evidence to obtain an arrest warrant, which was followed by the grand jury proceedings, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. If convicted of all three counts, Piecuch could face life in federal prison.

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Sunﬂowers for Jacob Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

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Radec Cemetery succeeded by Pioneer Memorial Park Joe Naiman WRITER

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AYSO holds ﬁrst soccer games Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

Enthusiastic players, coaches and families enjoyed the first soccer game day hosted by the American Youth Soccer Organization Region 1641 Saturday, Aug. 21. Young team members were coached by volunteers as they kicked the balls around, becoming familiar with the sport. Sometimes the goals were missed entirely as the players moved the balls downfield in a rush of color. A snack bar was provided, and a DJ played popular music for all to enjoy. A festive atmosphere ensued as several teams hit the turf, ready to win. “Soccer season is now in full swing,” Brooke Blackmore said. “We have full teams and coaches, but we still always need volunteers, assistant coaches and see AYSO, page AVO-6

Coaches organize the young players at the American Youth Soccer Organization Region 1641’s first games Saturday, Aug. 21. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo

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Sheriﬀs arrest felon oﬀ Cooper Cienega Truck Trail Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

Riverside County Sheriff ’s deputies arrested an unidenitified suspect that led them on a pursuit into the Cooper Cienega Truck Trail area Thursday, Aug. 9. Hemet Sheriff’s Station law enforcement personnel were assisted by San Diego Sheriff’s deputies and Riverside County Sheriff’s Aviation Unit’s Star 9 helicopter. “We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, you can run but you cannot hide from Star 9!” the Hemet Sheriff’s Station social media page stated. “This gentleman found out for the second time. He’s on his way to jail.” The suspect, wanted on a felony warrant, was apprehended off Cooper Cienega Truck Trail near the Beauty Mountain Wilderness. A dog and cats with the suspect were safely returned to their owner, a Hemet Station spokesman stated. see ARREST, page AVO-5

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$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 (951) 763-1257 for more information. Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church – 10 a.m. Weekly Wednesday Bible study takes place at 56095 Pena Road in Anza. Call (951) 763-4226 for more information. Valley Gospel Chapel – 7 a.m. Saturday Men’s Study meets weekly with breakfast usually served at 43275 Chapman Road in the Terwilliger area of Anza. For more information, call (951) 763-4622. Anza First Southern Baptist Church – 9 a.m. The church offers Sunday school for all ages with a 10:30 a.m. worship service and 6 p.m. for prayer and Bible study. Youth ministry meets Mondays from 6-8 p.m. The women’s Bible study meets Thursdays at 10 a.m., but it is on hiatus through the summer. Celebrate Recovery meets Fridays; doors open at 5:30 p.m. with large group meeting, 6-7 p.m.; small group share, 7-8 p.m. and Cross Talk Cafe, 8-8:30

p.m. Church is located at 39200 Rolling Hills Road in Anza. For more information, contact at (951) 763-4937, anzabptistchurch@ gmail.com or http://www.anzabaptistchurch.com. Clubs TOPS Meeting – Take Off Pounds Sensibly support group meets Wednesdays weekly. Weigh in at 8:30 a.m., meeting at 8:45 a.m. at Thompson Hall at the Anza Baptist Church, 39200 Rolling Hills Road, in Anza. For more information, visit http://www. TOPS.org. High Country Recreation – Second Monday of the month attend committee meetings at ERA Excel Realty in Anza. For more information, call Albert Rodriguez at (951) 492-1624 or Robyn Garrison at (805) 312-0369. HCR Bingo fundraisers – 6:30-9:30 p.m. second and fourth Fridays at Anza Community Hall. Anza Valley VFW Post 1873 – Capt. John Francis Drivick III Post, the Ladies’ and Men’s Auxiliaries are located at 59011 Bailey Road in Anza. Mail P.O. Box 390433. Request monthly newsletter and or weekly menu by email at vfw1873anzaca@gmail. com. For more information, call (951) 763-4439 or visit http:// vfw1873.org. High Country 4-H Club – 6:30 p.m. Meetings are on the third Wednesday of the month, except February, at Anza Community Hall. 4-H Club is for youth 5 to 19 years old offering a variety of projects. High Country 4-H Club is open to children living in the Anza, Aguanga and surrounding areas. For more information, call Allison Renck at (951) 663-5452. Anza Valley Artists Meetings – 1 p.m. Meetings are the third Saturday of each month at various locations. Share art, ideas and participate in shows. Guest speakers are always needed. For more information, call president Rosie Grindle at (951) 928-1248. Find helpful art tips at http://www. facebook.com/AnzaValleyArtists/. Anza Quilter’s Club – 9:30 a.m. to noon. Meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road, in Anza. Anza Valley Lions Club – The Anza Valley Lions Club is open to all men and women who want to work together for the betterment of the community. Guest meetings with dinner are held at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at Anza Valley VFW Post 1873, 59011 Bailey Road, in Anza. Meetings and events are posted on the Anza Lions Club website, http://www.anzalionsclub.org. For more information, call president Michele Brown at (760) 637-9173. Boy Scouts Troop 319 – Cub Scouts meet 6 p.m. every Tuesday, and Boy Scouts meet 7 p.m. every Wednesday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Contreras Road, south of state Route 371, in Anza. For more information, call Richard Hotchkiss at (951) 551-3154. Boys Scouts Troop 371 – Boy Scouts meet at Lake Riverside Estates. For more information, call

Ginny Kinser at (909) 702-7902. Civil Air Patrol – Squadron 59 is looking for new members of all ages. For more information, call squadron commander Maj. Dennis Sheehan from the Anza area at (951) 403-4940. To learn more and see the club’s meeting schedule, visit http://www.squadron59.org. Fire Explorer Program – 6 p.m. The program meets every second, third and fourth Tuesday of the month at Fire Station 29 on state Route 371 in Anza. Call (951)763-5611 for information. Redshank Riders – 7 p.m. Backcountry horsemen meet at the Little Red Schoolhouse in Anza, the second Thursday of each month. Visit http://www. redshankriders.com or call Carol Schmuhl for membership information at (951) 663-6763. Anza Thimble Club – The club meets the first Thursday of the month at Valley Gospel Chapel, 43275 Chapman Road in Anza. The social hour is 11:30 a.m., and lunch is served at noon. Contact Carol Wright at (951) 7632884 for more information. Organizations Terwilliger Community Association – 6 p.m. Second Monday of the month at VFW Post 1873, 59011 Bailey Road, in Anza. Potluck dinner open to all. For more information, call Tonie Ford at (951) 763-4560. From the Heart Christian Women’s Ministries – Noon. Monthly luncheon and guest speaker are held the second Saturday of each month. The $5 charge covers lunch at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road, in Anza. From the Heart helps the area’s neediest children and invites all women and men to join in their mission. Donate or help with the rummage sales twice a year to raise funds for the cause or other events. For more information, call president Christi James at (951) 595-2400. Anza Community Hall – 7 p.m. General membership meetings are held the fourth Thursday of the month. Memberships cost $20 per person or $35 per business, and both get one vote. No government funds are allocated for the Hall, which pays its bills through memberships and swap meets. Voting members receive discounts off hall rentals, swap meet booths and save on propane gas from Ferrellgas. Mail membership to: Anza Community Building Inc. at P.O. Box 390091, Anza, CA 92539. The hall is located at 56630 Highway 371 in Anza. Swap meet held each Saturday of the month, weather permitting, early morning to 1 p.m. Vendors wanted. For more information, call (951) 282-4267. Anza Civic Improvement League – 9 a.m. meets the first Saturday of each month at the Little Red Schoolhouse. The league maintains Minor Park and Little Red School House, which are both available to rent for events. No government funds are allowed; the membership pays the bills – $10 a person, $18 family or $35 business membership. For more information, visit http:// www.anzacivic.org.

Supervisors approve fire and communications services agreements with Indian tribes Joe Naiman WRITER

Two 5-0 Riverside County Board of Supervisors votes Aug. 17 will provide dispatch and communications services for Indian reservation fire departments. The agreement with the Cahuilla Band of Indians covers a

one-year period from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022. The agreement with the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians is for a four-year period from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2025. The Riverside County Fire Department will provide the dispatch and communications services to the reservations. The Cahuilla fire department

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had not previously contracted with the county for dispatch and communications services. The Soboba tribe has contracted with the county since 2014. The reservations will be charged based on the number of tribal fire stations and jurisdictional calls. The Riverside County Fire Department estimates Fiscal Year 2021-22 call volumes of 100 calls for Cahuilla and 97 calls for So-

boba. Based on that volume the one-year cost for Cahuilla would be $52,304 and the four-year cost for Soboba would be $220,016. Cahuilla will also be financially responsible for initial equipment and startup costs while the Soboba tribe will pay the costs of any equipment upgrades. Joe Naiman can be reached by email at jnaiman@reedermedia. com.

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Giddings Ranch offers fresh organic produce Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

Rick and Barbi Giddings of Giddings Ranch offer a wide variety of fruits and vegetables at Graffiti Coffee Sunday, Aug. 22. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photos

Rick and Barbi Giddings were in the Anza Valley with home-grown fruit and vegetables offered at their booth at the Graffiti Coffee event Sunday, Aug. 22. From peppers, dried fruits and zucchini, to eggplant, oranges, peaches and watermelon, the offerings were reasonably priced. “We have been sun-drying our apricots, peaches and tomatoes using only lemon juice for the fruit and salt for the tomatoes. They won’t win a prize for looks, but they taste incredible,” Barbi said. “We operate by donations, but I’ve been requested to provide suggested prices.” Guests enjoyed tasting the fruit before they purchased, and no one went away empty-handed. Friendly chatter focused on the Giddings’ hard work and dedication to their craft and their customers. Farming 10 acres out of about 100 they own near Vail Lake, the fruits

of their labors are apparent. The full array of produce the ranch offers includes tangerines, Valencia oranges, blood oranges, lemons, plums, pluots, peaches, Mission figs, Japanese and Fairy Tale eggplant, green beans, yellow wax beans, cucumbers, corn, okra, kale, zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes, mint, oregano, rosemary, honey, bee pollen, olives, orange juice, dried tomatoes, apricots and peaches, and Poblano, Jalapeño, Bell, Hungarian Wax and Cayenne peppers. For more information on when the Giddings Ranch will return to the Graffiti Coffee Shop, see the shop’s social media page, www.facebook. com/graffiticoffee371. Giddings Ranch is located at 43980 Mahlon Vail Road, #2202 in Temecula. Barbi can be reached at ucbarbi@me.com or (949) 2949549. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia.com.

Peaches are available for tasting at the Giddings Ranch booth at Graffiti Coffee Sunday, Aug. 22.

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Sunflowers for Jacob

Kim Szymanski, mother of Jacob Szymanski who was killed in a violent auto accident in 2017, has planted sunflowers in his memory. Anza Valley Outlook/Courtesy photo

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June 13, exactly four years after their tragic, untimely deaths. Beautiful flowers for some beautiful souls,” Kim Szymanski said. “They deserve to be remembered with beauty, for that was who they were. Sweet and beautiful inside and out.” On June 13, 2017, local news sources and social media were reported that two Anza men had been killed in Aguanga before dawn when their 2007 Mustang failed to negotiate a curve, struck a boulder and flipped, according to the California Highway Patrol. The Mustang crossed into the op-

Kim Szymanski’s sunflowers, planted in her son’s memory, thrive.

posing westbound lane and off the north roadway edge. It struck the boulder about 25 feet off the roadway and overturned onto its roof, according to officials investigating the scene. The men were identified as Jacob Szymanski, 26, and Jonathan Barksdale, 28, both of Anza. According to a CHP press release, the car was discovered off Hwy. 371 just east of Lakeshore Drive and Bradford Road shortly after 7 a.m., though the crash is believed to have happened sometime in the early morning hours. Szymanski said she was deter-

mined to prevent another tragedy and first attempted to have Caltrans install a guard rail at the location. When that failed, she turned to the Adopt-A-Highway program to keep the memory of her son alive. “I fought for over a year to get a guardrail put in,” she said. “Had there been a guardrail, those young men might still be here today. I was told by one of the Caltrans employees that it could be revisited at another time, after more accidents have occured. In the meantime, I was told I could possibly raise safety awareness on the highway

by adopting a section.” Szymanski chose to memorialize her son by adopting the section of Highway 371 between mile markers 60 and 62, both east and westbound lanes. The sunflowers blooming day after day have inspired and comforted her, reminding her daily of her son and his friend. A flower memorial dedicated to the young men is located at the crash site and is visible from the roadway. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

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correct,” California Highway Patrol Officer Mike Murawski said. California Vehicle Code law says that drivers must bring their vehicle to a stop immediately before passing the school bus in either direction and shall not proceed past the bus until the flashing red light signal and stop signal arm cease operation. This is to protect children who are loading and unloading from the bus. It says motorists must stop for a school bus, even on private property or dirt roads. The only time a vehicle does not have to come to a halt is when the lanes are divided by a physical barrier such as a concrete island or wall. Traffic going in the opposite direction does not have to stop, but traffic alongside the bus does. Murawski patrols Anza’s local highways and is alert for these violations. The presence of his SUV interceptor reminds motorists of the laws they should be observing when it comes to school buses. “We want compliance,” he said. Bus drivers are allowed by law to report offenders and law enforcement takes these complaints very seriously. The bus driver may report the violation within 24 hours and furnish the vehicle license plate number, description of the vehicle and the time and place of the offense to the local law enforcement agency having jurisdiction in that area. That agency will issue a letter of warning of the alleged violation to the registered owner of the vehicle. Penalties for breaking these laws are steep. The Department of Transportation estimates about 70,000 drivers illegally pass school buses each day nationwide. If caught, violators may be ticketed for about $490 and up and their driving privileges can be suspended for up to a year. Insurance rates may be impacted as well. Murawski says he would like to see a perfect record of compliance in the mountain communities. He cautions drivers to know the law instead of believing everything they see on social media. “Each year children are injured

This diagram illustrates when drivers must stop for school buses and when they may proceed. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photos

This citation is earned by a driver that erroneously thought she did not have to stop for a school bus unloading children.

The school bus has red lights flashing as children debark and the drivers of the motorcycle and the Honda are obeying the law.

and killed at school bus stops throughout the United States by passing vehicles. Our goal is to never have that happen in our

community,” he said. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

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Radec Cemetery succeeded by Pioneer Memorial Park

Unmarked graves dot the landscape in Radec Cemetery which will be dedicated as Pioneer Memorial Park and maintained by the Riverside County Department of Facilities Management.

adopt a resolution of abandonment of the cemetery and dedicate that burial site as a memorial park. The county’s Department of Facilities Management determined that the cemetery has no improvements or embellishments which would pose a danger to public health, safety, comfort or welfare. The Department of Facilities Management will maintain the park so that it will not endanger public health, safety, comfort or welfare. A memorial sign will be developed and placed at Pioneer Memorial Park. The memorial park will remain open for visitation. Because the replacement of the formal cemetery with a memorial park does not involve an expansion of use, the county supervisors also found the project categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review. Joe Naiman can be reached by email at jnaiman@reedermedia. com.

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The Riverside County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0, Aug. 17 to authorize the abandonment of Radec Cemetery in Aguanga, pictured here, and dedicate what will be called Pioneer Memorial Park. A memorial or other sign will be erected to honor those who are buried in Radec Cemetery. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Seiker photo

Pioneer Memorial Park will replace Radec Cemetery, although the graves will remain. The Riverside County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0, Aug. 17 to authorize the abandonment of Radec Cemetery and dedicate what will be called Pioneer Memorial Park. A memorial or other sign will be erected to honor those who are buried in Radec Cemetery. Between 1889 and 1993 approximately 80 people were buried at Radec Cemetery. Many of those were early settlers in the Aguanga Valley area. The half-acre site off Sage Road was donated to the County of Riverside in December 1955, although the donation did not include an endowment to maintain the cemetery. The California Health and Safety Code allows a local government with a non-endowed cemetery to

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by appointment. To book a visit, please call (951) 708-1869. Private tours can be customized to a group’s specific interests as well. The Farmy Farms Pumpkin Patch will be open the entire month of October. Carving and heirloom pumpkins, hot apple cider, and fresh roasted corn will be available.

Coming in 2023 will be the Farmy Farms U-Pick Apple Experience. Varieties include: Pink Lady, Red Fuji, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith and Golden Delicious. For more information, visit Farmy Farms on the web at www. farmyfarms.com. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia.com.

Fresh-picked fruit and vegetables are now available at Farmy Farms in Aguanga. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo

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Farmy Farms is at it again, making good on their promises of fresh produce at their Farm Stand at the property at 44096 Boulder Vista Drive, Aguanga. Gold zucchini is the star of the show, with other organicallygrown vegetables available soon. Harvest season is a very active time at Farmy Farms. “Savor old-fashioned zucchini flavor with an updated style,” CJ Lester, owner and director of animal husbandry at Farmy Farms, said. “They are relatively compact plants with no leaf spines and goldskinned fruit. These summertime favorites still offer a fast-growing, abundant crop that continues nonstop until frost. For best flavor, these beauties are picked when they’re 10 inches or shorter. Use

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the fruit like traditional green zucchini, in salads or casseroles, oven-roasted, stir-fried, stuffed or fried. They are ripening and are available here at our Farm Stand.” The Farm Stand is open Wednesday through Sunday from 8 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m., featuring the following: seasonal produce, freshly baked sourdough bread by both advanced ordering and when available, freshly baked scones Saturday and Sunday, Farmy Farms Roasted Coffee by the half and full pound and gourmet sea salts and peppercorns. Coming soon there will be handmade soaps and lotions created from ingredients around the farm. “Fresh eggs from chickens, ducks, turkeys and quail are also available at the Farm Stand,” Jeremy Noye said. Farmy Farms will also feature farm tours at $10 a person and

activity negatively impacts the community. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has a zerotolerance policy for these offenses. If you suspect criminal activity in your area, please contact the Hemet Sheriff’s Station at (951) 791-3400. Criminal activity can also be reported through the We-Tip Crime Reporting Hotline, (909) 987-5005 or https://wetip.com. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

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Teacher Monica Parsons volunteers for the snack bar at the American Youth Soccer Organization Region 1641’s first games Saturday, Aug. 21. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photos

DJ Johnny Slevcove spun fun and popular tunes during the American Youth Soccer Organization Region 1641’s first games Saturday, Aug. 21.

Parents thoroughly enjoyed getting the kids out in the fresh air at the American Youth Soccer Organization Region 1641’s first games Saturday, Aug. 21.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202111621 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PROLIFIC LOGISTICS 7200 Almeda Rd Apt 817, Houston, TX 77054 County: Harris Cozzy Dozzy Inc, 44897 Muirfield Dr, Temecula, CA 92592 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Charles Osborne, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/18/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3409 PUBLISHED: August 27, September 3, 10, 17, 2021

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202109975 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JACY FARM 43570 Chapman Rd, Anza, CA 92539 Mailing address: 31320 Congressional Dr, Temecula, CA 92591 County: Riverside Jacy Corp., 31320 Congressional Dr, Temecula, CA 92591 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 03/26/2012 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Il Eun Yoon, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 07/20/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3391 PUBLISHED: August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202110689 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE SCARLETT ROSE TATTOO 40385 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd, Ste B, Murrieta, CA 92562 Mailing address: 23728 Canyon Oak Dr, Murrieta, CA 92562 County: Riverside a. Gloria – Gonzalez, 23728 Canyon Oak Dr, Murrieta, CA 92562 b. Cesar Ramon Gonzalez, 23728 Canyon Oak Dr, Murrieta, CA 92562 This business is conducted by a Married Couple Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Gloria – Gonzalez Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/02/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3394 PUBLISHED: August 13, 20, 27, September 3, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202110735 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ALEXANDRITE ACTIVE & GOLF WEAR 78-100 Main Street, 103, La Quinta, CA 92253 Mailing address: 51-560 Marbella Court, La Quinta, CA 92253 County: Riverside a. Mary Frances Dion, 51560 Marbella Court, La Quinta, CA 92253 b. Dennis David Dion, 51560 Marbella Court, La Quinta, CA 92253 c. Marci Ann Falldorf, 51701 Via Sorrento, La Quinta, CA 92253 This business is conducted by a General Partnership Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 11/1/2016 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Mary Frances Dion Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/03/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3395 PUBLISHED: August 13, 20, 27, September 3, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202110742 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: COOL CRUISERZ 40820 Winchester Rd, Temecula, CA 92591 Mailing address: 271 E Workman St, Ste 106, Covina, CA 91723 County: Riverside CRK International, 28341 Rodgers Drive, Sagus, California 91350 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company This LLC is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 07/01/2021 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Cyril Nicola, CCO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/03/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3396 PUBLISHED: August 13, 20, 27, September 3, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202111096 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NECIBCHEF’N 23131 Harbor Seal Ct., Wildomar, CA 92595 Mailing address: 39520 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd. Suite 219-2049, Murrieta, CA 92563 County: Riverside NECIBCHEF’N LLC, 23131 Harbor Seal Ct., Wildomar, CA 92595 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: La Necia Butler, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/10/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3397 PUBLISHED: August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202111252 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GOLDEN EAGLE PROPERTIES 26169 Jefferson Ave., Suite B, Murrieta, CA 92562 County: Riverside Styner Enterprises, Inc., 26169 Jefferson Ave., Suite B, Murrieta, CA 92562 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company This LLC is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 07/05/2011 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Deborah A Styner, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/12/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3399 PUBLISHED: August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202111182 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SO CAL AUTO DEPOT 1200 W Florida Ave Ste T, Hemet, CA 92543 County: Riverside a. Manuel Preciado Contreras, 9075 Cleveland Ave, Riverside, CA 92503 b. Teresa Marie Contreras, 9075 Cleveland Ave, Riverside, CA 92503 This business is conducted by a Married Couple Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 10/01/15 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Manuel Preciado Contreras Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/11/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3400 PUBLISHED: August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202111202 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MOVIE COLONY COSMETICS 10 Santa Clara Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 Mailing address: P.O. Box 1222, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 County: Riverside Inhouse Capital Group LLC, 10 Santa Clara Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company This LLC is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Kourosh Taraz Vazdim Managing Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/11/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3401 PUBLISHED: August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 2021

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PEDRO DIAZ ALVAREZ aka PEDRO D. ALVAREZ CASE #: PRIN 2101087 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of PEDRO DIAZ ALVAREZ aka PEDRO D. ALVAREZ A Petition for Probate has been filed by RIVERSIDE COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR in the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside. The Petition for Probate requests that RIVERSIDE COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202110454 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: COLE RACING 2830 Rubidoux Blvd, Riverside, CA 92509 County: Riverside Christopher Arleigh Cole, 8452 Sunshine Lane, Riverside, CA 92508 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Christopher Arleigh Cole Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 07/28/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3398 PUBLISHED: August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202111166 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CARDONA’S PAINTING 5337 37th St. Riverside, California 92509 County: Riverside Sandra -- Rossette, 5337 37th St. Riverside, California 92509 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Sandra Rossette Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/11/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3402 PUBLISHED: August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202111193 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TEE FRANK REALTY 41925 5th Street Unit 408, Temecula, CA 92590 County: Riverside Terri Darlene Frank, 41925 5th Street Unit 408, Temecula, CA 92590 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Terri Darlene Frank Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/11/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3407 PUBLISHED: August 27, September 3, 10, 17, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202110826 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: IDYLLWILD GIFT SHOP 54260 North Circle Dr, Idyllwild, CA 92549 Mailing address: PO Box 230, Idyllwild, CA 92549 County: Riverside Mountain Dream, Inc., PO Box 42, Garden City, Utah 84028 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 06/23/2015 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Richard Shahan, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/04/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3403 PUBLISHED: August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202110867 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PM HAIR 44630 Monterey Ave #200, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Mailing address: 41-312 Aetna Springs Rd, Indio, CA 92203, Indio, CA 92203 County: Riverside Patrick Robert Marchesson, 41-312 Aetna Springs Rd, Indio, CA 92203 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Patrick Robert Marchesson Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/04/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3405 PUBLISHED: August 27, September 3, 10, 17, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202111263 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TRESS N GLOW 78680 Avenida La Jarita, La Quinta, CA 92253 County: Riverside Sheyanne Setara Huff, 78680 Avenida La Jarita, La Quinta, CA 92253 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: Sheyanne Setara Huff Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/12/2021 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3406 PUBLISHED: August 27, September 3, 10, 17, 2021

PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: September 23, 2021 Time: 8:45 a.m. Dept. PS-3 As of this date, the courthouse is temporarily closed and this hearing must be attended by telephone only by: (1) Call 1-213-306-3065 and enter Meeting No. 289100160, or (2) Visit https://www.riverside. courts.webex.com/meet/paldeptps3webex, type in your name and click “join meeting.”. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (Form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Toni Eggebraaten, 77564 Country Club Drive, #191, Palm Desert, CA 92211, 760-610-1568 LEGAL #: 3404 PUBLISHED: August 20, 27, September 3, 2021

CHANGE OF NAME

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVMV2102974 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: MARVIN A. MARTINEZ Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: MARVIN A. MARTINEZ Proposed Name: MARVIN A. SOLIS FLORES THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 9-2-21 Time: 1:30 PM Dept: MV2 The address of the court: Moreno Valley Branch, 13800 Heacock Avenue D201, Moreno Valley, CA 92553-3338 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: JUL 29 2021 Signed: Belinda A. Handy, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 3392 PUBLISHED: August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVMV2102939 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: KIMBERLY CONTRERAS Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: KIMBERLY CONTRERAS Proposed Name: KIMBERLY AMBROSE DEL TORO THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 9-22-21 Time: 1 PM Dept: MV2 The address of the court: Moreno Valley Branch, 13800 Heacock Avenue D201, Moreno Valley, CA 92553-3338 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: AUG 02 2021 Signed: Belinda A. Handy, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 3393 PUBLISHED: August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVSW 2106771 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: AUVIA PAMELA JACKSON Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: AUVIA PAMELA JACKSON Proposed Name: AUVIA PAMELA LEE THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 9-23-21 Time: 8:00 am Dept: S101 The address of the court: 30755-D Auld Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563, Southwest Justice Center A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: 8-6-21 Signed: Jeffrey Zimel, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 3410 PUBLISHED: August 27, September 3, 10, 17, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVSW2106826 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: RUDY JAVIER GAMA Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: RUDY JAVIER GAMA Proposed Name: KAIRO JAYCE GAMA THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 9-30-21 Time: : 8:00 am Dept: S101 The address of the court: 30755-D Auld Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563, Southwest Justice Center A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: 8-9-21 Signed: Jeffrey Zimel, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 3411 PUBLISHED: August 27, September 3, 10, 17, 2021

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