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Puppy Blue takes a walk with his owner near a display of 2,977 American ﬂags on display at the Temecula Duck Pond in honor of all the innocent lives lost during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The display of ﬂags is organized by student members of the Great Oak High School Young Americans Foundation club. Valley News/Shane Gibson photo

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In honor of the innocent lives who were lost during the Sept. 11 attack in 2001, 2,977 flags were

placed at the Temecula Duck Pond. Nathan Rheaume, 16, president of the Great Oak High School club chapter for Young America’s Foundation, said he feels it’s

important to remember that day, even though he wasn’t alive during that time. “Going through elementary school, all of my teachers all had their own recap on it,” Rheaume

said. “People just always knew where they were when it happened.” Rheaume’s uncle, Rick Reiss, see TRIBUTE, page A-3

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Marine who killed Murrieta man in love triangle found guilty of murder

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A 32-year-old U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant and martial arts expert who fatally pummeled a Murrieta man for sleeping with his girlfriend was convicted Thursday, Sept. 10, of first-degree murder. Jurors deliberated over three days before finding Curtis Lee Krueger guilty of the 2018 killing of 54-year-old Henry Stange and also convicting him of assault resulting in great bodily injury. He is expected to be sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison. Riverside County Superior Court Judge Kelly Hansen scheduled the sentencing hearing for Friday, Oct. 16, at the Southwest

Justice Center in Murrieta. K r u e g e r ’s e x - g i r l f r i e n d , 29-year-old Ashlie Nicole Stapp, pleaded guilty in July 2019 to being an accessory after the fact and was sentenced to 10 months in jail and three years felony probation. According to deputy district attorney Dan DeLimon, Stange, who was divorced and addicted to prescription drugs, developed a relationship with Stapp after the two began using drugs together. At the time she was visiting and engaged in sexual relations with the victim, she was also Krueger’s girlfriend, according to the prosecution. Stange had been in a major car wreck that left him unable to work, resulting in financial hardships and dependence on painkillers, for

which Stapp had a strong preference, according to DeLimon. Krueger knew about the sexfor-drugs relationship and wanted it to end, but “Stapp wasn’t the committing type,” the prosecutor said in a trial brief in which he described Krueger as “highly distrusting, totally obsessive, extremely controlling, with a violent temper.” The martial arts instructor threatened Stange by text, warning him in January 2018 to stop seeing Stapp, and when the older man disregarded the threat, Krueger “broke into Stange’s house and attacked him with a hammer,” the see GUILTY, page A-4

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Curtis Lee Krueger is found guilty of the 2018 killing of 54-year-old Murrieta resident Henry Stange.

Jon Reuter, left, a major donor to the Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Education Foundation and contractor of Electric Work Inc., and Rob Hicks, park interpreter at the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve park, stand at the site of the new pavilion construction project one year after the Tenaja Fire destroyed the preserve’s original pavilion. Reuter has donated time management to the preserve’s pavilion construction. Valley News/Shane Gibson photo

It was a quiet, but much anticipated moment as the first steel beams were hoisted into place on the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve’s new outdoor pavilion at the visitor center, which will replace the first stage that was destroyed in the Tenaja Fire in September 2019. The heavy black beams installed by workers were even more meaningful to the more than 100 Forever Beam Builders, who each had their names painted in white on the beams. The Beam Builders raised more than $13,000 to rebuild the stage and pavilion from the ground up. The new outdoor pavilion will provide a place where visitors and students can learn about what nature has brought to the reserve and how they can protect the local see PAVILION, page A-8

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Wildomar awards $6.8M construction contract for Bundy Canyon improvement project Jeff Pack STAFF WRITER

During the Wednesday, Sept. 9, meeting of the Wildomar City Council, they unanimously approved awarding a contract of $6,883,950.30 for the construction of the Bundy Canyon Road Improvement Project to James McMinn Inc. Dan York, director of Wildomar Public Works and city engineer, presented the resolution to the council. “I just want to take a second and recognize our regional partners,” York said. “This project is funded through a couple pots of Measure A funds, one through RCTC … they are funding half of this project. The other big chunk is being formed by (Western Riverside Council of Governments) TUMF process. TUMF was a result of Measure A. “The third and final piece, I really want to make a shoutout to supervisor (Kevin) Jeffries and the county of Riverside and Riverside County Flood Control, they are also funding a portion of this project, they started the project. And they’ve been a great support all the way through,” he said. Councilmember Ben Benoit said he was excited to see the contract “going out the door.” “I am so excited to see this going and I am excited to see the other two phases completed also, of course,” he said. The motion to approve carried 4-0, with councilmember Marsha Swanson absent from the meeting. In other general business, the city council adopted, with modifications, a resolution approving the city’s multifamily objective design standards for new developments and projects. City consultant Jonathan Nettler shared a presentation with the council.

Nettler explained the goals of the project included establishing a consistent design image for multifamily residential projects, required design elements, architectural styles and standards that encourage creativity. “Recent amendments to state housing legislation, including several Housing Accountability Acts, and SB 35, now require local jurisdictions to have clear and objective zoning standards and streamlined approval processes,” Nettler said. “To ensure that local housing production goals are met.” Nettler explained that the project’s history began in December 2019 at a planning commission public workshop where the most and least favorable architectural styles were chosen. In a July meeting, the selection of four architectural styles was made, which included craftsman, French, farm chic and colonial revival. Nettler also covered the proposal’s design and site location standards. In public comment, Danavon Horn said that he believed the criteria in the proposal was one of the more expensive design criteria he’s seen and pointed out several other issues as well. “I think it’s counterproductive to be making these kinds of requirements for multifamily that I am sure you do not have for single-family,” Horn said. “The overall design is beautiful, but it’s not practical for multifamily. “You’ve designed incredibly beautiful buildings, but you won’t get any multifamily built looking like them,” Horn said. Councilmember Joseph Morabito suggested not having such a high mark, and city planner Matt Bassi said projects already approved would not have to adhere to the proposed standards. “I see two sides of it. I mean, we need affordable housing, where people can actually af-

Wildomar City Council approved a construction contract Wednesday, Sept. 9, to begin work on the Bundy Valley News/Courtesy photo Canyon Road Improvement Project in a Zoom meeting.

ford to come,” councilmember Bridgette Moore said. “On the other hand, we want nice housing too.” Benoit said the city can have nice housing but didn’t understand why some of the design elements needed to be so pricy. Mayor Dustin Nigg insisted on adding verbiage to the proposal to accommodate for possible state solar requirements, but Bassi said the inclusion of creativity into the standards could be interpreted to allow for that already. “I am more in favor of not changing the entire thing, just adding some leeway because everything is going to be a little different,” Nigg said. The resolution was approved

with the modifications unanimously. The council also approved in general business the Measure AA Oversight Advisory Committee annual report addendum for the fiscal year 2018-2019. The consent calendar, which was approved unanimously by the council, included the city accepting $5,177 in funding from Riverside County’s fiscal year 2019 State Homeland Security Program and adopting an associated resolution and adopted a resolution for the completion of road maintenance and rehabilitation projects. The council also approved and authorized an improvement agreement and BMP agreement

with GSC Smith Ranch approved a resolution accepting an offer of dedication for Lot 52 by Wildomar Springs LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, and approved a resolution to authorize the examination of transactions and use tax records by city staff or agents of the city of Wildomar while repealing resolution 2018-68. At the start of the meeting, the council also read a Constitution Week Proclamation, heard an update from Lake Elsinore Unified School District and from the Wildomar Library. Jeﬀ Pack can be reached by email at jpack@reedermedia. com.

Fire damages Temecula mobile home City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Flames damaged a doublewide mobile home in Temecula Saturday, Sept. 12, and one firefighter suffered heat exhaustion

ficials said. Firefighters put out the flames at 5:44 p.m. and the injured firefighter was taken by ground ambulance to a hospital for evaluation, officials said.

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Local Murrieta Rotary seeks hero nominations from community MURRIETA – For the fifth consecutive year, the Rotary Club of Murrieta seeks nominations of “heroes” who will be honored during the 2020 Murrieta Field of Honor, Nov. 7-14. What is a hero? A hero is a person or group who in the face of danger or adversity or from a position of weakness displays courage or self-sacrifice for the greater good. This definition is the general benchmark that the Rotary Club of Murrieta has used in selecting heroes who are nominated by the community. To nominate a hero, send a picture of the hero, a short biography, a few short sentences on why they should be selected plus contact information including address,

email and telephone numbers of the hero and of yourself to MurrietaRotary@gmail.com. Nominations will close Sept. 25. For 2020, all heroes nominated must be veterans of U.S. military service and residents of Riverside County. Heroes will be honored with a special salute during the Field of Honor week, along with being featured in a special Field of Honor magazine and in media postings. Hero selections will be made by a committee of Murrieta Rotary members; all nomination information will become property of the Rotary Club of Murrieta and may be used in promotion of the Field of Honor.

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Seen with his son Arch Aitcheson, Archie Aitcheson, a World War II Army-Air Corps veteran, is honored as a Murrieta Field of Honor hero in 2019. Valley News/Courtesy photo

Visitors at the Temecula Duck Pond view a display of American ﬂags honoring each innocent life lost during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

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TRIBUTE from page A-1 helped him get connected with the Temecula city council members. “I just sent a big chain email, and I told them what my project was about,” Rheaume said. “They all jumped on board within like an hour; I got five, six replies and then I was allowed to use the area in front of the duck pond.” Rheaume was asked to place the flags at the Temecula Duck Pond by 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, but since the time was during school hours, not a lot of people were able to come out, he said. “It was three of us; three students and two adults doing the flags,” Rheaume said. “It took us like three to four hours.” The YAF project was first started in 2003 in response to schools, Spencer Brown, representative for YAF, said. “We did so in response to schools that weren’t holding formal moments of remembrance or were trying to minimize the evil that was carried out against America on 9/11 – even just two years after the attacks,” Brown said. Brown said it’s even more important that people remember it, since many youths were not alive when it happened. “Today’s students have no memory of that September morning when the world changed, and many weren’t even born,” Brown said. “That makes their participation in the 9/11: Never Forget Project that much more meaningful as a show of patriotism to help their peers remember the loss America suffered.”

Each year, students from high schools and colleges across the country sign up with YAF. “Once they register, we ship them materials including 9/11: Never Forget buttons, posters, and information on the attacks,” Brown said. “Additionally, if a student group needs help obtaining the 2,977 American flags that make up each display, YAF helps students out.” Since schools are mostly restricted to distance learning for the fall, Brown said there have been some challenges for clubs finding alternative locations within their communities, but COVID-19 didn’t have an adverse impact on this year’s project. “YAF’s 9/11: Never Forget Project provides a meaningful opportunity to remember the everyday heroes forged in stairwells of the Twin Towers, on Flight 93 in the skies above Pennsylvania, and along the Pentagon’s corridors,” Brown said. “Especially in trying and divisive times such as these, uniting Americans to honor a day of unbearable loss that brought unbreakable unity reminds us that what we have in common matters more than our disagreements: We are all Americans – a fact worth being proud of.” Rheaume and his club took down the flags at the Temecula Duck Pond at sunset Friday, Sept. 11. For more information on YAF, visit http://www.yaf.org. Lexington Howe can be reached by email at lhowe@reedermedia. com.

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Meet the candidates for Hemet City Council District 4 Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

Editor’s note: There are nine candidates for the three Hemet City Council seats opening as listed on the Nov. 3 general election local ballot. This week, readers have the opportunity to meet the three candidates for District 4. The Hemet City Council District 4 seat became open following the resignation of Bonnie Wright, who left her longtime seat because of family and health reasons. Mike Madrid Mike Madrid is a retired aerospace analyst who resides in Seven Hills. “I am asking for your support to represent your interests on the Hemet City Council. My objective is to make this a better cohesive city,” Madrid said. “As your councilman, I will seriously consider the issues and make decisions wisely based upon information available and input from District 4 residents. It is essential to also keep in mind the effect of council decisions on our lives within the city of Hemet. “I have been a resident in District 4 for 21 years. I know the positive things about our city and those things that need improvement. We have, by far, the best police and fire departments in the county. I am a supporter of Measure U (1% sales tax for public safety) and the significant effect it has had in helping our fire and police,” he said. Madrid pointed out his work experience. “My work experience has been in management for over 21 years is being employed by a major aerospace company. During that time, I held several job classifications including: project estimator, cost price analyst, materiel pricing manager, purchasing manager and major procurement manager.” Madrid said he has spent years volunteering and helping others. “My community service includes volunteering with the Hemet Police Department for the past seven years and president of a retirement

club that supported one of Hemet’s elementary schools with Christmas gifts for over 20 years,” Madrid said. “I have also served as vice president of the Seven Hills Property Owners Association for three years and have been a poll worker and bilingual interpreter for many California elections. I continue to volunteer in the Seven Hills community whenever my talents are needed. “My education has included a number of institutions. I graduated from high school in New Mexico. During my employment, I attended several colleges which specialized in my specific job responsibilities at that time. Lastly, I attended Redland University Whitehead management program,” he said. Madrid is a golfer, photographer and musician in his spare time. “My hobbies include golf, where I served as Seven Hills Golf Club membership chairman, treasurer and secretary. I also enjoy photography and music. I play several instruments and am part of a group in our church that performs for nursing homes and shut ins,” Madrid said. Shinde V. Vishwajit Shinde V. Vishwajit is a University of California Los Angeles educated financial consultant and candidate for the 4th District. “Inspiring children, taking care of our elders, helping the homeless, improving health care and feeding the community are just a few of the activities I will always promote in the community,” Vishwajit said. “After visiting third-world countries, such as Mexico and India, I am motivated and equipped with a UCLA education to make America a better place.” Vishwajit said that children should be the priority. “I have already organized 20 internships for the youth of Hemet called ‘Contacts4Kids,’” he said. “I have partnered with local financial experts to teach kids about banking, loans, interest, building credit and buying homes – Cash4Kids. If elected, I will even establish a Youth Task Force that will research community issues so that we can link kids to politics.”

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Vishwajit said he is concerned about older adults and the homeless. “Let’s not forget about the people who made Hemet, and America, what it is today,” he said. “Zoom4Seniors connects volunteers to senior citizens through Zoom to fight elderly loneliness. Music4Seniors brings musicians to senior group homes to play tunes. “I am confident that we can reform people to be better citizens. Hemet does not have a single homeless shelter. I have a plan to raise millions of dollars to be used for the underserved community. Food, shelter, water, job training, mindfulness and affordable housing programs can be implemented,” Vishwajit said. He shared his ideas for health care. “Our health care system is arguably the best in the world,” Vishwajit said. “With that in mind, there is always room for improvement, and we should never stop thinking about how to be better. I want to add lawyers into the mix of medicine, since two minds are better than one and because lawyers have a different avenue of expertise. We don’t want ‘pill mills.’” “Judges or lawyers should review treatments lasting longer than six months. Additionally, there should be a National John Doe database to reunite missing people with their families. The city should provide audio recorders to medical facilities to give doctors and patients the option of recording their visits for future reference,” he said. Vishwajit said he would help start more food drives in the city. “Everyone needs food, and if elected, I would be in a better position to start many food drives in Hemet,” Vishwajit said. “I have seen

people in other countries beg for food, and America should be nothing like that. The people of Hemet should have plenty to eat. The goal is to give away 1 million pounds of food every year in Hemet. “By October, you will receive ballots in the mail. Please make the right choice for Hemet,” Vishwajit said. For more information, visit http:// VishwajitShinde.com. Joe Males Joe Males is a military veteran who believes in accountability, law and order and economic expansion in the Hemet community. Males talked of his military service and the importance of law and order. “Of the many experiences that have shaped my life, there are several that guide my approach to public service, and to making sure that my efforts will best serve Hemet residents and businesses,” he said. “I am a military veteran. My military experience is important to me, and not just because it’s one of the reasons I learned how to be disciplined as an individual and focused in my professional life. It’s an important experience because I saw the world as a relatively young person. I saw how other cultures lived, how other societies share experiences and how they build and maintain their communities. “My military experience was one of the first places where I was widely recognized for my achievements. I received meritorious promotions to sergeant in under two years and for receiving a meritorious mast by the commandant of the Marine Corps,” he said. Males said he sees law and order needing more accountability

in the community. “Law and order depend on the basic notion of accountability. If someone commits a crime, even a minor crime, they should expect to be caught and expect to deal with the consequences. When there are no consequences to crime, law and order doesn’t exist. The residents of Hemet deserve leaders who will make sure that law and order is a fully functioning concept in our city. Males said he sees law and order as key to more business development. “Business development and a decent standard of living are possible only if everyone sees that law and order are a priority in Hemet,” he said. “Commercial development, and expansion of our tax base, happens only if we take care of those basic priorities first. There are enough liquor stores and gas stations. Now we need business that will bring jobs and restore our city’s growing tax base.” He concluded sharing his views, saying, “There is one last point. It is an experience that I have had that I would not wish on any parent. “In 2016, my son was murdered in an act of violence on our city’s streets. His case has been dormant in the four years since. It is this experience, and others, that gives me a better appreciation for keeping our streets safe enough for our children. It takes dedication from our city’s leaders to provide resources for public safety services, and then to hold our sworn personnel accountable. My experiences in life have given me those tools, I hope you will join my campaign and support my efforts to be your next member of the Hemet City Council,” Males said. Tony Ault can be reached by email at tault@reedermedia.com.

Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve seeks volunteers to support partial reopening MURRIETA – The Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, 39400 Clinton Keith Road, in Murrieta is seeking additional volunteers as it recovers from the Sept. 4, 2019, Tenaja Fire and the COVID-19 closures. Except for the Sylvan Meadows Multi-Use Area, the reserve has remained closed to the public since the fire to help protect those sensitive habitat areas damaged from the fire, and cultural resources exposed by the fire. Plans are now underway, however, to partially reopen the Hidden Valley and Vernal Pool trailheads, located on Tenaja Road and Via Volcano Road, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in the fall.

To do so, the reserve is seeking to recruit over 100 adults, ages 2164, to serve as trailhead, gatekeepers and trail protection volunteers. The Sylvan Meadows trailhead will remain open daily Monday through Sunday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. In addition to the support needed for the partial reopening, the new volunteers will be included on the list for other future volunteer opportunities at the reserve. Assignments will consist of three-hour shifts between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Applicants should be aware that certain assignments may require a 2.5-mile, round-trip hike into designated volunteer posts. All volunteers will be required to

complete a RivCoParks’ application and background check that requires fingerprinting, participate in volunteer training, adhere to COVID-19 related social distancing and face mask mandates and sign a liability waiver. To receive a volunteer application, send an email with subject line “SRP Volunteer” to programs@santarosaplateau.org by Sept. 30. Visit http://www. rivcoparks.org for additional information about county parks and the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve. Submitted by Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve.

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A suspected rapist who allegedly engaged in a brief standoff with Riverside County sheriff’s deputies at a San Jacinto residence before ultimately surrendering peacefully was behind bars. Steven Miranda, 40, of San Jacinto was arrested Thursday, Sept. 10, and booked into the Smith Correctional Facility in Banning on suspicion of lewd acts on a child under 14 years old and

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rape. He’s being held in lieu of $1 million bail. According to sheriff’s Sgt. Julio Olguin, deputies attempted to serve a search warrant at Miranda’s residence in the 400 block of Mistletoe Avenue, near Main Street, about 6 p.m. Thursday, and the suspect allegedly refused to comply, locking himself inside his home. Because it was suspected that Miranda might be armed, SWAT members were on hand to assist,

and when the alleged assailant turned uncooperative, the team surrounded the property, issuing orders for him to exit, Olguin said. After about an hour, the suspect walked outside and complied with deputies’ commands, the sergeant said. No one was injured, and no firearm was seized. Miranda, who had not been formally charged as of midday Friday, Sept. 11, has no documented previous felony convictions in Riverside County.

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in a shallow grave less than 10 feet from the road. Stange’s remains were located June 2, 2018. Sheriff’s detectives and U.S. National Park Service rangers began an investigation that led back to the victim’s residence, according to Murrieta police Lt. Mark Reid. Within three months, Naval Criminal Investigative Service agents and Murrieta police detectives procured evidence, mainly from court-authorized wire taps, that supported findings indicating Krueger was the assailant, according to the prosecution. He was arrested Dec. 13, 2018, at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and Stapp was arrested later at her mother’s home in Canyon Lake. Krueger, a 15-year Marine Corps veteran who started as an enlisted man, had been a communications officer for Combat Logistics Battalion 7 at Twentynine Palms, where he was stationed in June 2017. He is on inactive status pending sentencing.

prosecutor said. “Stange sustained injuries to his head, but he survived,” DeLimon said. “Stange never reported the attack to police.” The relationship between the victim and Stapp continued, and according to the brief, Krueger drove to the victim’s house in the 24000 block of New Clay Street in the afternoon, May 24, 2018. Krueger forced his way into the residence and “unleashed a violent attack that left Henry with several sharp force injuries to his chest and neck, along with numerous blunt force injuries that fractured and collapsed his skull,” according to DeLimon. According to DeLimon, Krueger recruited Stapp to help him clean up the crime scene and dismantle the home security surveillance system. They loaded Stange’s remains into the defendant’s pickup truck and drove to Joshua Tree National Park, where Krueger buried Stange

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Riverside County health officials said only about half of the capacity the county has to conduct COVID-19 tests was being utilized by residents and urged people to get tested, whether they had symptoms or not. In all, 575,906 residents have been tested and 16,617 have been tested through Thursday, Sept. 10. “At the beginning of the pandemic, Riverside County led the state in per capita testing,” Kim Saruwatari, director of Riverside University Health System Public Health, said. “We need to pick up our testing again – for both the purpose of isolating the sick and to help us safely reopen more parts of our community.” Though Riverside County has the volume to test 4,000 people a day, only half that number have been getting tested at county and state testing sites in recent weeks, RUHS officials said recently. They believe it is partly due to

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For the county to move to the next level, the red tier, it has to document fewer than seven new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 population on a rolling seven-day average, and the positivity testing rate must be less than 8% in the same period. The county reached the positivity rate that will allow it to move to the red tier (7.8%), but the case rate remains higher than the state’s requirement, RUHS officials said. The state began adjusting the case rate higher for counties that are not meeting the state’s daily average testing volume, which brought Riverside County’s case rate from 7.4 to 8.6, according to the RUHS. Locally, Temecula has recorded 1,007 cases, 10 deaths and 930 residents have recovered. Murrieta’s

A proposition to sell Hemet city’s surplus land in conformance with a new state law saying any city surplus land sold for new homes must allow some of those homes to be “affordable housing” died in a split 2-2 council vote at the Tuesday, Sept. 8, city council meeting. The city staff prepared a listing of all surplus city owned land to the current four-member council and a request for a council resolution declaring that land as “surplus land” in conformance with the California Surplus Land Act, California Government Code Section 54220 as amended Jan. 1, 2020. Councilmember Michael Perciful objected to the state making another mandate to California cities through the Surplus Land Act amendment. Councilmember Karlee Meyer asked if it would prohibit the city from selling the surplus land to anyone other than developers or if the city wanted to use it for local public special events in the future. The council was told it might, once it went on the market and legitimate offers were made by a housing developer. The staff shared a report about the Surplus Land Acts amendment. “The Surplus Land Act requires all local agencies to prioritize affordable housing, as well as parks and open space, when disposing of surplus land. New legislation, which took effect Jan. 1, 2020, requires that before a local agency take any action to dispose of land, the land must be declared either ‘surplus land’ or ‘exempt surplus land,’ as supported by written findings. This new law was part of an effort by the state to make the extensive inventory of local agency property

held for future use available for development as affordable housing,” according to the staff report. “The new law also declares that holding property for the purpose of future industrial, commercial or retail development is no longer considered a public use. Additionally, California Government Code section 54221(b)(1) requires that the land be declared “surplus land” or “exempt surplus land” before a local agency may take any action to dispose of it consistent with an agency’s policies or procedures.” If the city did declare its surplus land up for sale it would have to comply with the amendment with its sale restrictions in place, according to the report. A motion to approve the resolution with a second was made, but the 2-2 vote in the current four-person council effectively killed the motion. The vote could come up again, however, in another resolution during a full five-member council meeting. Former city councilmember Bonnie Wright’s seat remains vacant following her resignation in August. Her District 4 council seat will be filled after the Nov. 3 general election when one of three candidates are voted into office. In its consent calendar, the council accepted $1,051,667 from the CARES Act funding program to reimburse the city for its costs in implementing the various activities in the community mandated by federal, state and county medical officials in combating the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic among other actions. The council approved a license agreement with the Riverside County Transportation Commission allowing the Destination Coffee Bar on Harvard Street in downtown Hemet to expand their outdoor

eating area in an area behind the bistro that is designated for a future railway tie. The coffee bar owner said she would comply with all city codes and health department mandates during the coronavirus pandemic. The council adopted a resolution to approve the Application for Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant Funds totaling $1.9 million that, if approved and accepted by the city, will be used for the development and construction of a skate park facility at Gibbel Park. The skate park development has been before the council, led by Wright for several years, and has received citizens’ and skateboarders’ approval for the park in public meetings and inquiries. Skate Plaza Task Force Committee consisting of local residents, business owners and staff was formed to gather community input about developing a skate park project. The city contracted with Stantec Consulting to perform a feasibility study to further engage the community in determining the need and priorities and potential funding required for construction of a skate park project. If the city does receive the funding, it can still accept it or deny it for that purpose when it is offered. The council, in a 3-1 vote, also approved a resolution awarding a contract in the amount of $68,500 to New Line Skateparks Inc. for the final design of Gibbel Park Skate Plaza. Meyer cast the only “no” vote. The agenda information for Sept. 8 city council meeting may be found on the city’s https://hemetca.civicweb.net/Portal. Tony Ault can be reached by email at tault@reedermedia.com.

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The Silvas’ children, Nanaat, 5, Noyaayakit, 8 and Allynn, 10, discover the ﬁrst clue to the Soboba Youth Council Back-to-School Scavenger Hunt at the Soboba Sports Complex, Aug. 28.

Iyana Briones, left, chairwoman of Soboba Youth Council, videotapes the Soboba Youth Council Back-toSchool Scavenger Hunt raﬄe drawing via Instagram, while Tatiana “Roo” Briones holds the cup of raﬄe Valley News/Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians photos tickets.

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Allynn Silvas wins a backpack ﬁlled with school supplies during a raﬄe held for participants of the Soboba Youth Council Back-to-School Scavenger Hunt. Congratulating him are youth council members Tatiana “Roo” Briones, Iyana Briones and Ciara Ramos.

The Soboba Youth Council has become well known for its youth events and community service to the residents of the Soboba Reservation and to tribal members who may live elsewhere. Since the onset of the pandemic, limitations have been put on most outings, activities and other fun events the youth organize to coincide with the academic school year. This year’s classes began meeting online, so the youth council members set up an outdoor Back-to-School Scavenger Hunt, Aug. 28. Students of all ages were invited to participate and take a photo of themselves at each of three clues that were displayed throughout the

Man trapped inside abandoned Lake Elsinore well pulled to safety City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

A man who fell into an abandoned well on the north end of Lake Elsinore Thursday, Sept. 10, was extricated with minor injuries. The confined space emergency was reported about noon near the intersection of Lake and Mountain streets, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The agency said the victim, whose identity was not released,

tumbled into the empty 100-footdeep underground well in view of witnesses, who called 911. Five engine crews and two truck companies were sent to the location and initiated an inaccessible rescue that involved earth-moving equipment, wench lines and a pulley system, officials said. Shortly before 3 p.m., the victim was lifted to safety by a firefighter who was lowered and raised inside the well via a rappelling device, according to reports from the

scene. The victim was taken to Inland Valley Medical Center in Wildomar for treatment and further evaluation. Sheriff’s deputies closed Lake Street, between Alberhill Ranch Road and Mountain Street, to allow crews to maneuver without disrupting traffic. The roadway was reopened by 3:30 p.m. There was no word on what the victim was doing around the well when he fell into it.

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“We had our last meeting over the phone,” Iyana Briones, a sophomore at Noli Indian School, said. “It took us about two hours to come up with this idea and all the clues.” Clue one, which was posted at the sports complex, said, “While you’re up and around, go to the place where you’re 6 feet underground.” When Samuel Venegas read it, he said he immediately knew it was referring to the Soboba Cemetery and urged his mother Antonia to hurry up and get back to the car. Clue two of “Find your way up the road to the pit where stories are told” led players to The Oaks at the end of Castile Canyon Road. The third clue posted there told readers to “Go back down the road but go slow to a school zone where all the young kids go,” which led them to the Soboba Tribal Preschool. Andy Silvas, youth council cocoordinator, who also serves as director of Soboba’s Parks & Recreation Department, said he enjoys watching the young members develop projects and then implement them to a successful conclusion. In August, the youth collected donations of non-perishable food items, bottled water, hand sanitizer and cleaning supplies to send to Navajo Nation elders and families affected by COVID-19. For more information, find Soboba Youth Council on Instagram.

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Lake Elsinore City Council approves designs for art on Rainbow Canyon, Main Street freeway underpasses Will Fritz ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Lake Elsinore city officials have approved new designs for public art on underpasses at two of the city’s freeway interchanges. Nicole Dailey, assistant to the city manager for the city of Lake Elsinore, presented the designs for the Railroad Canyon Road and Main Street interchanges with Interstate 15 to the city council at its Tuesday, Sept. 8, meeting. Underpasses for both interchanges are proposed to include six metal art panels on both the north and south walls, according to a city staff report. The panels will be backlit, perforated art designs including abstract elements of Lake Elsinore’s city logo, and the color of each of the backlights can be changed as needed for events or other purposes, Dailey said. Each wall will also include a panel with the city logo and the name of the street it is on. “We wanted something that was a little bit more flexible with us in terms of being able to update and change these over time,” Dailey

said. “Obviously concrete is pretty permanent, so if your logo changes, in the case of Murrieta for example, that is still there indefinitely, and so we looked to incorporate a custom perforated metal design that can be affixed to both the northbound and southbound sides of our interchanges and could be adapted based on the area where they are located.” Each underpass is proposed to have a unique theme, with Railroad Canyon Road’s designs having a sports theme “since it serves as the primary roadway to reach top extreme destinations like Elsinore Skydive, Diamond Stadium and the Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park” while Main Street will include designs referencing historical elements. Dailey told the council the concepts have been refined multiple times and approved by the city council’s beautification subcommittee, which consists of Mayor Brian Tisdale and councilmember Tim Sheridan. Only the designs were being submitted to the city council Sept. 8 – Dailey said the council would have to approve an agreement for the

actual fabrication of the art, which is expected to cost between $250,000 and $350,000 per interchange, at a later date. Designs for other interchanges will also be developed at some point in the future. “Ultimately I will just say I remember when we were doing the freeway overpass signs and we would talk about how we would stand out for just going a little bit above and beyond, a little bit more extreme, aligning with our ‘Dream Extreme’ vision, and I think these will truly have the same impact where people exit our freeway coming into Lake Elsinore and go, ‘hey, I haven’t seen that before,’” Dailey said. “It’s something very custom and different from has been done.” Councilmember Steve Manos took slight issue with an apricot design for the Main Street underpass. “I don’t know if that’s an apple, coconut, apricot,” he said. Overall, the councilmember said he approved of and enjoyed the designs. “You guys did a phenomenal job of picking this out, and I think the Beautification Committee did great work,” Manos said.

PAVILION f rom pag e A - 1 wildlife. The stage is also used for the summer entertainment schedule presented by the Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Education Foundation as a fundraiser to maintain the reserve and educate students from area schools. The reserve is a part of the Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District and is open to the public with naturalists and rangers on hand to provide information and ensure the safety of its resources. More than 100 volunteers from the SRPNEF, with more being recruited from the surrounding communities, staff the visitors center and conducting tours of the vernal pools, protected oak trees and rare native plants and help maintain many bridges and trails. Since the Tenaja Fire, Sept. 4, 2019, volunteers have been mostly idle. A few manage the visitors gate and open the Sylvan Meadows trailhead, but that may soon change, more trails may open in

the coming months. The need for more volunteers has been posted on the SRPNEF website at http:// www.srpnef.org. While visitors to the reserve remain limited and the visitor’s center is closed, the SRPNEF board said they are looking ahead to the stage’s grand opening, the return of the summer entertainment programs in 2021 and the hundreds of elementary school children who will visit. The stage’s cement slab has specially designed tiles with Native American images, which honor the first people to settle in the Valley. Native plants will surround the staging area with an educational nature walk. “There is much work to be done,” SRPNEF officials said. The foundation presented the annual student scholarship awards for Murrieta Mesa High School students who will study environmental science majors in college. This year’s scholarship award winners were Robert Cline, Kar Elles, Isabella Nowlin and Melody Shelter.

Their names were announced in the foundations’ newsletter. The SRPNEF, in light of the COVID-19 restrictions and the help of grants, has been developing virtual nature education resources for teachers, students and the community. The series of fun, standard-based, educational and informational videos will be released by the end of the year. Anyone interested in sponsoring the program can email execdirector@srpnef.org. SRPNEF also announced it received a $25,000 Climate Change grant by 3M Science Applied to Life that will be focused on middle and high school students. The project, being designed in Corona, will include problem-solving activities around converting waste materials for reusable purposes. Those interested in volunteering at the reserve may email programs@atsantarosaplateau.org and see the budget line SRP volunteer. Applications must be received not later than Sept. 30. The Santa Rosa Plateau Eco-

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Design concepts for art on the walls of the Railroad Canyon Road underpass in Lake Elsinore, approved by the Lake Elsinore City Council Tuesday, Sept. 8. Valley News/ C i ty of L ake E lsi nore ph oto

Councilmember Natasha Johnson said she in particular appreciated the abstract incorporation of the city logo into the designs. “I think that’s a great way to not over brand us,” Johnson said. “I think that can happen too with our city logo, and I really appreciate that.” The council voted unanimously to approve the designs. Following the council’s approval, the final design packages were ex-

pected to be submitted to Caltrans for final approval, according to city staff. Caltrans already approved the proposed art concept and materials. Construction of the I-15 Railroad Canyon Road Interchange is expected to be complete in late 2022, while the Main Street Interchange should be completed in 2021, according to staff. Will Fritz can be reached by email at wfritz@reedermedia.com.

The construction of the new pavilion at the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve Visitor Center comes just over one year after the Tenaja Fire destroyed the original pavilion. The new pavilion will feature historical Native American elements related to the plateau. Valley News/ Sh ane G i bson ph oto

logical Reserve is located at 39400 Clinton Keith Road in Murrieta. Currently the visitor’s center is closed, and only the Sylvan Meadows Trail is open. County parks has been keeping the reserve closed for the past year to allow the plants and trees to recover in the burned areas

and to protect hikers from any dangerous burned out trees that could fall across the trails until they are cleared and bridges replaced. The parks department will announce new openings as they occur. Tony Ault can be reached by email at tault@reedermedia.com.

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Patriots stand tall during Menifee rally

Retired Los Angeles Police Department and U.S. Air Force veteran John Salzman gathers with others at the intersection of Haun and Newport Roads in Menifee to rally support for ﬁrst responders, law enforcement and military while observing Patriot Day, Sept. 11. Valley News/Shane Gibson photos

Ken Stetson and his service dog Baby rally support while observing Patriot Day in Menifee.

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Duane Mayer and his wife Jeanine observe Patriot Day in Menifee with a group of people rallying support for ﬁrst responders, law enforcement and the military.

Patriots stood tall and proud in Menifee during a rally held Friday, Sept. 11, in Menifee. According to event organizer Chuck Tillotson, nearly two dozen residents of The Oasis, a 55-plus community in Menifee, came out with colorful signs and waved American ﬂags on the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. “We again received great reception from the moving audience and viewers and to be out pounding the pavement for the good of our country was an honor and a very satisfying activity,” Tillotson said. He said that there was consistent horn-honking, waving and cheers from the passengers and drivers in vehicles who passed along the rally route at the intersection of Haun and Newport roads. “The atmosphere was festive and uplifting,” Tillotson said, adding several participants from

the Oasis Veterans Club were on hand as well as Menifee Mayor Bill Zimmerman. “Many police cars went by so we knew they were telegraphing their presence,” he said. The purpose of the event, Tillotson said, was to demonstrate that there are many concerned citizens in Menifee who love the United States, its institutions and the way of life residents of the U.S. enjoy. “We want to preserve it for ourselves, our children and our grandchildren,” he said. “Now is the time to make our voices heard. We had small ﬂags on hand that were used by those that showed up without.” Tilltoson said the signs were patriotic not political. “Patriots Stand Up for America; Support the Police; God Bless our First Responders; the American ﬂag; United We Stand, Divided We Fall were just some of the messages we displayed,” he said.

A Firefighters Memorial and a Battlefield Cross display honoring public servants and lost or fallen military is shown during a Patriot Day rally in Menifee. People gather at the intersection of Haun and Newport roads in Menifee to honor first responders, law enforcement and military during a Patriot Day rally.

People gather at the intersection of Haun and Newport roads in Menifee to honor ﬁrst responders, law enforcement and military during a Patriot Day rally.

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CALENDAR Notice to our readers: While some activities in our communities are starting to resume under state orders for social distancing and recommendations to wear face masks to reduce the spread of COVID-19, contact event sponsors for the latest updates. CHILDREN’S EVENTS: Sept. 18 to Oct. 1 – Hours vary. Mis April’s Dance and Playful City USA with Menifee Community Services offers outdoor dance classes for children ages 3-9 at different levels at Menifee’s Central Park, 30268 Civic Plaza Drive in Menifee. Children can learn ballet and hip-hop. The cost is $40 for residents and $48 for non-residents. Call 951- 723-3880, email communityservices@cityofmenifee.us or visit http://cityofmenifee.us. Sept. 17 to 24 – 4-4:30 p.m. Thursdays. Miss April’s Dance and Playful City USA with Menifee Community Services presents lyrical ballet classes for children ages 7-14 virtually. The cost is $40 for residents and $48 for non-residents. Call 951- 723-3880, email communityservices@cityofmenifee.us or visit http://cityofmenifee.us. Sept. 27 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. Menifee Community Services offers “Easy Cooking Class for Kids (ages 6-12).” Enjoy unique cooking and baking experiences with a new menu each session. Try making meatball sub sandwiches Sept. 27. All items are made from scratch. Parents/guardians will be asked to be visible on camera at all times with the participant. The cost is $32.40 for each class. For multiple registrants’ discount, call 951-7233880. To register, visit http://www. cityofmenifee.us/register. Sept. 19 and 26 – 9-11 a.m. Give the Gift of Music by donating used musical instruments or music books through The Little Drummer Boy, a nonprofit organization in memory of drummer Tyler Gordon, and in partnership with the Murrieta Valley Unified School District. Drop off instruments curbside at Shivela Middle School, 4515 Lincoln Ave., in Murrieta. All donations are tax deductible. Any surplus instruments will be donated to other MVUSD schools. COMMUNITY EVENTS: Sept. 19 and 26 – City Soccer Club offers free recreational soccer skills clinics for children born between 2016 and 2006 and designed to teach new and more experienced players the fundamental technical skills required to enjoy the game. The clinics are held Saturdays at Patricia Birdsall Sports Park, 32380 Deer Hollow Way, in Temecula and conducted by professional coaches who will divide teams in smaller groups based on current age and ability. Players will get a head start on the next recreational soccer sea-

son. Registration of each session will be required for the non-contact clinics with face coverings. To learn more about the clinics, visit http:// CityScTemecula.com. Sept. 20 to Oct. 4 – Virtual F.I.T. Fun Color Run is run-at-your-ownpace and sponsored by Temecula Community Services Dept. The annual Fitness in Temecula event will allow contestants to select their own personal race course, date and time through Oct. 4. They have two weeks to complete the run using their own device. Different packages are available and include F.I.T. T-shirt, finishers medal, three packets of color of choice, hand sanitizer and fun obstacle course. Come by Temecula’s Community Recreation Center Saturday, Sept. 19, between 9. a.m. and noon, for contactless pick up. Enjoy a $2 discount per person for groups of two or more. Visit http://TemeculaCA.gov/Register to register or contact 951-6946410 for more information. ONGOING – If you know a homebound older adult, resources in Menifee are available, including grab and go, cooked and frozen food for pickup, Courtesy Pantry items and meals delivered with no contact. Three days of emergency food can be delivered immediately or restaurant meal delivery for those who don’t qualify for food assistance programs. Call 800-510-2020 for help. ONGOING – The Riverside County COVID-19 Business Assistance Grant Program is accepting online applications for business grants up to $10,000 at http://www. rivercobizhelp.org that can be used for employee retention, working capital, protective equipment purchases, rent of mortgage payments and paying vendor notices. Eligible businesses, including nonprofits, must be in Riverside County, with less than 50 employees and a minimum of 1 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 at 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 at 4100 Main St. in Temecula; at Promenade Temecula, 40640 Winchester Road, outside JCPennys 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 of Disease Control and Prevention and Riverside County Public Health orders, the farmers markets will be restricted agriculture products only. Follow the Old Town Temecula Farmers Market on Facebook to stay updated. No pets are allowed. WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Sept. 18 – 9-10:30 a.m. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, a free 12-Step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, undereating or bulimia. Meetings are held every Friday at Centerpoint Church, 24470 Washington Ave., in Murrieta. For more information or a list of additional meetings throughout the U.S. and the world, call 781-9326300 or locally at 805-746-7871 or visit http://www.foodaddicts.org. Sept. 20 -- 12:30-1:30 p.m. Enjoy a virtual tea a chance to win prizes with bestselling author and artist Susan Branch from her home in Martha’s Vineyard via Zoom. Tickets are $5 or free with purchase of her new book “Home for Christmas” from Titcomb’s Bookshop. Branch writes and paints about the home arts of cooking, gardening, sewing, family, best friends and entertaining. Register on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ virtual-tea-with-susan-branch-tickets-115414109709?aff=ebdssbonl inesearch. Sept. 22 – 6-8 p.m. Murrieta City Council’s virtual candidate forum is an opportunity for voters to educate themselves on the different candidates running for Murrieta City Council this year in Districts 3 and 4. It is open to the public and sponsored by the Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce. Find them on Facebook or YouTube. Sept. 24 – 6-8 p.m. Wildomar City Council’s virtual candidate forum is an opportunity for voters to educate themselves on the different candidates running for the Wildomar City Council. It is open to the public Find them Facebook or YouTube. Sept. 24 – 3:30-6:30 p.m. The fall Zoom Healthfest is sponsored by Optimal Wellness for all ages from prenatal to centurians. Visit http:// bit.ly/82563830255. Learn about aromatherapy, extinguishing pain and stress-free organizing. Call 951461-3021 for more information. Raffle tickets are available. Sept. 24 – 3 p.m. The 13th annual Ralph Love Plein Air Competition opens to plein artists. Paintings can be completed in different locations around Temecula from Sept. 24 to

Crossword puzzle by Myles Mellor Across 1. GE subsidiary 4. Round trip? 9. Under 14. Slip a cog 15. Mazda model 16. Dean Martin song subject 17. Raiding grp. 18. Late bloomer 19. Horse follower 20. Carpenter’s skill 23. Sans sense 24. Behind the times 27. Fuel from a marsh 28. Alcove 31. Black tropical bird with long tail 32. Fall back 35. Student guider, abbr. 37. Wallet items, brieﬂy 38. Oak boards, for example 41. Kind of jacket 43. “The Bridge on the River ___” 44. Lubricate 45. Shower month 46. Candle string 48. Spelling contests 52. Taken care of 55. Clear 58. Beatles tune of ‘65 61. Cutting edge of a knife 63. Jamaican religion 64. U.P.S. delivery: Abbr. 65. Anouk of “La Dolce Vita” 66. Trim and graceful 67. Wide shoe width 68. Estimate 69. Belated 70. Dentist qualiﬁcation Down 1. Baggage porter 2. Fold 3. Qatar’s peninsula 4. Muscat resident 5. Out of bed 6. Fasten securely 7. Couple

EVENTS Oct. 4. Paintings will be displayed at The Gallery at The Merc in Old Town Temecula from Nov. 4 through Jan. 21, 2021. A reception is being planned. The nonrefundable application fee is $30. Visit http://TemeculaCA.gov and register for activity No. 9030.201. For additional information, contact the city’s Arts & Culture team at 951-694-6455. Sept. 26 – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. “TEDx Temecula 2020: Against the Grain” explores powerful ideas that heighten people’s lives and community. TEDx Temecula presents ideas worth spreading from a carefully selected lineup of local speakers with a variety of backgrounds and passions. With a range of topics, from community and the arts to education and technology, attendees can enjoy hearing their talks and discussing ideas at Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street, in Temecula. Tickets are $65 to $89. Visit http://www.tedxtemecula.com for more information. Sept. 30 – Noon to 1 p.m. Voices for Children is holding an online volunteer information session at no charge. For more information, visit http://www.speakupnow.org. Consider becoming a CASA volunteer. Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASAs, spend time one-on-one with a child or sibling group in foster care and advocate for their best interests in court. To reserve a space for one of these sessions, complete the information session RSVP form at http://www. speakupnow.org/riverside-countyvolunteer-interest-form/ or call Sharon Morris at 951-472-9301. ONGOING – Everything KETO classes. These interactive step-bystep workshop and classes on Zoom will guide students to begin this new way of eating and learn how to easily steer their decision-making for eﬀective results. For more information and to register, visit http:// www.cityofmenifee.us/register or call 951-723-3880. ONGOING – Menifee Community Services oﬀers online driver’s education courses with a $21.95 fee. The course includes animated driving scenarios, instructional videos, sample test, licensed instructor available to answer questions, DMV approved certificate of completion with all lectures and exams completed from home. Designed for students and does not include behind-the-wheel instruction or a California driver’s permit. Contact 951-723-3880 or visit the city of Menifee to register at http://www. cityofmenifee.us. ONGOING – 10-11:30 a.m. Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center and The Elizabeth Hospice host a virtual support meeting for caregivers every second and fourth week of the month via Zoom. Get helpful tips and learn from others who are also dealing with similar challenges. For more information and to register, contact The Elizabeth Hospice Grief Support

Services at 833-349-2054. ONGOING – Local National Association of Female Entrepreneurs group helps women grow both personally and professionally and meets monthly. Contact Robbie Motter, the NAFE global coordinator, at (951) 255-9200 or rmotter@ aol.com for information about future meetings after the coronavirus restrictions are lifted. ONGOING – Hemet/Winchester National Association of Female Entrepreneurs meets monthly. For new meeting dates and destinations, contact director Joan Wakeland at 909-721-7648 or email Joanewakeland@gmail.com. Lake Elsinore/ Murrieta/Wildomar NAFE also meets each month in Lake Elsinore with director Sandie Fuenty. CaTll Fuenty at 714-981-7013 or email sandiesldy@aol.com to learn when meetings will resume. ONGOING – Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, a free 12step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, undereating or bulimia, has meetings throughout the U.S. and the world. Contact 781- 9326300, or for local meetings, call 925- 321-0170 or visit http://www. foodaddicts.org. ONGOING – The Murrieta Garden Club meets each month at the Murrieta Community Center, 41810 Juniper St., in Murrieta. Anyone who likes to garden or is interested in plants is welcome. Memberships are $10 per year. Find more information about the monthly event or project on Facebook. ONGOING – Temecula Valley Rose Society meets each month. For more information and new meeting dates and places, visit http://www. temeculavalleyrosesociety.org. ONGOING – Menifee Toastmasters meets every Thursday at noon for one hour at a designated place to have fun, enhance speaking capabilities, gain self-confidence and improve social skills. For new dates, call 760- 807-1323 or visit http://www.MenifeeToastmasters. org for more information. ONGOING – Sons of Norway/ Scandinavia meet every month from September to June at the Temecula Assistance League, 28720 Via Montezuma, in Temecula at 12:30 p.m. Enjoy a potluck lunch and sharing time, followed by a cultural program. Confirm the first meeting by calling 951-849-1690 due to the coronavirus orders. ONGOING – Parent Support Group is available for parents whose children of any age struggle with addiction. Education, skills and support are available in Temecula. For more information, call 951775-4000 or email info@thecenter4lifechange.com. ONGOING –The city of Menifee offers a fitness class on Zoom Mondays through Fridays at 7 a.m., at 9 a.m. and at 12:30 p.m. For more information, contact 951-723-3880 or visit http://www.cityofmenifee. us/register.

Virtual Los Angeles Libros Festival offers bilingual family fun

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8. Butler’s place 9. Pesto herb 10. Fix 11. Tresses down the back, say 12. Hosp. areas 13. Midget 21. Computer chip company 22. Beach boys hit 25. Talking Heads: “___ She Was” 26. Rejoinder to “’tain’t!” 29. Of the eye 30. “... ___ shall die” 33. __ choy (Chinese cabbage) 34. Pooch 36. Agt. Mulder’s employer 38. First title 39. Aishwarya of Bollywood

40. Poke 41. Some family members, informally 42. Gibbon, for one 47. ___ roll 49. Ran oﬀ for romance 50. Brought forth 51. Marsh plants 53. Bumps 54. Tulip and tupelo 56. Restrained 57. Sinuous 59. Once, once upon a time 60. Celebration 61. “Paper or plastic” choice 62. Lucy of ‘’Charlie’s Angels’’

LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles Libros Festival will feature live online entertainment for families with children featuring free Spanish-language and bilingual storytelling, performances, workshops and award-winning authors Saturday, Sept. 26, starting at 10 a.m. More than 5,000 Angelenos attended the inaugural festival in 2019 to celebrate with an all-star cast of artists. This year, 123 Andrés, Meg Medina, Margarita Engle, Raúl the Third, Juana Martinez-Neal, Pablo Cartaya, Anika Aldamuy Denise, Juan Felipe Herrera and Olga Loya are among the 28 artists scheduled to livestream on the Los Angeles Public Library’s Facebook, http://www.facebook. com/lapubliclibrary and YouTube, http://www.youtube.com/user/ losangeleslibrary, channels. Patrons looking to get involved with the festival before and after Sept. 26 will have the opportunity to join the Los Angeles Libros Festival Challenge where readers of all ages can enter to win a series of prizes. Family members must register online at http://lapl.beanstack. org/reader365 to earn badges and complete ﬁve fun activities. A series of prefestival virtual events began Sept. 14 with Music Mondays – Nathalia’s Bilingual

Family Concert. There’s an online event scheduled nearly every day leading up to the main festival. Visit the Los Angeles Libros Festival website at http://lapl. org/libros-fest for the full schedule of prefestival and day of events, as well as the complete list of authors, illustrators and performers. To RSVP, visit https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/los-angeles-libros-festival-registration118704210489?aﬀ=efbeventtix. The second annual Los Angeles Libros Festival is presented by the Los Angeles Public Library in partnership with L.A. librería and REFORMA. For additional information, email librosfest@lapl.org. A recipient of the nation’s highest honor for library service – the National Medal from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Los Angeles Public Library serves the largest and most diverse urban population of any library in the nation. Its Central Library, 72 branch libraries, collection of more than 6 million books and state-ofthe-art technology accessible at http://lapl.org provide everyone with free and easy access to information and the opportunity for lifelong learning. Submitted by Los Angeles Public Library.

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Sept. 18-24: Skydiving Nationals 2.0, Somerset Grape Stomp and more Lexington Howe STAFF WRITER

After Hours: Magic at the Meadery Batch Mead in Temecula is hosting a magic show for those 21 and older Friday, Sept. 18, from 7-8:30 p.m., and tickets include two glasses of mead and a stage show by professional magician Bryan Kennedy. For tickets or more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/ events/650141772244098/. Somerset Winery Grape Stomp 2020 Somerset Winery is hosting its second annual grape stomp Saturday, Sept. 19, from 3:306:30 p.m., and attendees can sign up individually or create a team. Individual signups will be paired to make a group of four. For tickets and more information, visit https://shop.somersetvineyard. com/res-427984/2nd-AnnualGrape-Stomp.html. 2020 Perris Appreciation Day

Hosted by Southern California Railway Museum, come out to celebrate the city and its neighbors by enjoying a free day at the museum Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; attendees must live, work or go to school in Perris. For more information, visit https://socalrailway.org/scrmevents/perris-appreciation-day/. Couples’ Paint and Journey Art Uncorked Paint & Sip is hosting Couples’ Paint and Journey Saturday, Sept. 19, from 5:30-9 p.m. Bring a partner and paint a “two-becomes-one” masterpiece, and learn how to paint with intention. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/ events/987648381751377/. Skydive Nationals 2.0, Skydive Perris Division Skydive Perris is participating in the ﬁrst ever Skydiving Remote Nationals, hosted by Skydive Chicago. Teams must be previously registered and will compete Sept. 19-20 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Tickets are non-refundable. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/ events/784151822341191/ or https://www.skydivenationals2. com. Paint and Sip BYOB Brunch Hosted by Our Nicholas Foundation, Autism & The Arts Initiative and Pretty Paints, guests are invited to come out to Morgan Hill Private Estate in Temecula Wine Country for a three-hour step-bystep painting class. Learn how to paint on a wooden pallet Saturday, Sept. 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ages 14 years old or older. Must RSVP; all painting supplies will be provided. For more information or tickets, visit www.prettypaintsparty.com. After-School Art Camp The Craft House in Temecula is hosting an after-school art camp, with several dates through the end of September to choose from. The art camp will be held weekly Tuesdays and Thursdays by an experienced art instructor and is for ages

Comic Con Museum details released, slated for summer 2021 grand opening City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

San Diego Comic-Con released new details Thursday, Sept. 10, on the Comic-Con Museum, slated for a grand opening summer 2021 in Balboa Park. Though it is on track to open its doors at the 68,000-square-foot Federal Building in the park’s Palisades section in mid-2021, the museum will not be completed until 2024, with portions of it opening in phases until then. Comic-Con officials said the museum has reached the halfway mark toward its $34 million funding goal, with funds raised so far from larger corporate contributions and sponsorships, as well as donations from thousands of charter members, who have made contributions ranging from $10 to

$1,200 to the cause. Organizers said the museum is a way to expand Comic-Con’s accessibility beyond the limited window of the annual convention and will operate as a major tourism driver for the San Diego region, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic abates. “The Comic-Con Museum brings an exciting and innovative new attraction to Balboa Park and San Diego, for residents and visitors alike,” Patti Roscoe, chair of the museum’s steering committee, said. “Cultural tourism is on the rise, and we want to contribute to the city’s standing as a leader in popular culture, the creative arts and Balboa Park’s overall resurgence.” Some of the museum’s features outlined in Comic-Con’s plans include utilizing 25,000 square

feet for rotating exhibits, a yearround schedule of programs such as meet-and-greets with creators, concerts, watch parties and an Education Center oﬀering programs for literacy, visual and performing arts, STEAM and career readiness. An online museum will also be available for those who cannot travel to San Diego, and organizers said the museum will offer Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility, interpreters on hand and sensory-reduced experiences when needed, making it accessible to a wide variety of fans. Many of the new details included in the museum’s long-range comprehensive plan had not previously been shared with the public, but can be viewed at https://www. comic-con.org/museum/longrange-comprehensive-plan.

Skydive Perris is a participating drop zone for Skydiving Nationals 2.0, hosted by Skydive Chicago. Valley News/Courtesy photo

8 and older. Choose from Sept. 22, or Sept. 24, from 4-6 p.m. To see more dates and to purchase tickets, visit https://thecrafthousetemecula.as.me/schedule. php. Concert Series at Home Temecula continues its popular Concert Series at Home. Watch Pulp Vixen through your streaming devices by visiting @TemeculaParksandRec on Facebook, Thursday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. If you can’t watch it then, don’t worry – they’ll leave it up for viewing. For more information, visit https://temeculaca.gov/1165/Concert-Series-at-Home. 13th annual Ralph Love Plein Air Competition The city of Temecula is hosting its 13th annual Ralph Love Plein

Air Competition Thursday, Sept. 24, through Sunday, Oct. 4. Local artists are invited to participate in painting diﬀerent locations around the city of Temecula throughout the competition. This year’s three paint locations include artist’s choice of site in Old Town Temecula; Temecula Wine Country or Temecula city park. For more information, visit https://temeculaca.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=913. Plein air artists can apply online at http:// TemeculaCA.gov. For additional information, contact the Arts & Culture Team at 951-694-6455. Lexington Howe can be reached by email at lhowe@reedermedia. com.

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Step into a virtual world JDS Creative Academy SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

“Virtual” by deﬁnition is more literal than ever in today’s world. Between Zoom, virtual conferences, webinars, etc., people can be in front of thousands in just seconds. What seemed like the technology of tomorrow, quickly turned into a widespread platform that almost everyone in the world is now utilizing. It is clear people are catching on, in fact, according to Bizzabo, an event platform, 93% of event marketers plan to invest in virtual events, moving beyond the pandemic restrictions. JDS Creative

Academy is a part of this percentage and said, “challenge accepted” as the nonprofit has now fully embraced the virtual world, especially, the beast of large ticketed virtual events. Most recently, the nonprofit 501(c)(3) successfully livestreamed their three-day DigiFest in an eighthour virtual event called DigiDay. The event received worldwide attention and featured celebrity guests, entertainment, workshops and presentations. The beauty of going virtual is the ability to stay top-of-mind, to be in front of consumers faster than ever and to achieve global accessibility. Contrary to what some might

believe, being virtual has presented new opportunities and has allowed many companies to reinvent the wheel. The JDS Creative Academy training program with its SOI Crew is a testament to this reinvention. The video-production day program is a vendor through Inland Regional Center and has been successfully running remotely since March’s “shelter-in-place” orders. The program trains and educates a special needs population and is thankfully still able to provide support, education and professional development with just a click of a button. Even though face-to-face interaction and hands-on training are a huge part of the program,

the job-training participants are adapting to the virtual style which is allowing for the “show” to go on. JDS Studios thanked its partnerships throughout the community. The hashtag #JDSFamily has a full schedule of virtual events this month that includes video preproduction, production, postproduction and participation. JDS Creative Academy will be a featured nonprofit business during the annual Temecula State of City Address, Oct. 1. JDS Studios will be producing the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual Women in Business event Sept. 22, and recording TedX speeches for an upcoming virtual TedX event.

“Working as a producer for the majority of my career has taught me how to pivot. I am thankful the JDS Family has been able to share our knowledge and resources with our community, our students and our special needs population we serve here at JDSCA,” Diane Strand, JDSCA founder, said. With event venues, conference centers and concert halls closed across the country, even famous performers and well-known companies are bringing their events to a virtual platform. If you are pondering the thought of going virtual, ask JDS Studios how they can help.

The bigger question: when and how can businesses begin to reopen? Lexington Howe STAFF WRITER

Effective Aug. 31, California now has colored tiers which depict which county is more likely to transmit COVID-19 among its population than others. Tier 1 (widespread; purple) deﬁnes the “widespread” areas of COVID-19 transmission and has impacted most of Southern California as of data released Aug. 29. San Diego County moved itself out of Tier 1 and into Tier 2 Aug. 31, with Orange County following suit, Sept. 8. Tier 2 (substantial; red) is somewhat better than Tier 1, but the tier is still high up on the ranking for easily transmitting COVID-19 to populations. With Tier 3 (moderate; orange), the counties have a considerably lower amount of plausibility for passing on COVID-19 as quickly as some of the higher risk areas. Tier 4 (minimal; yellow) includes two counties as of Aug. 29 data, with the lowest, “minimal” area of COVID-19 impact. The tier framework as outlined by Gov. Gavin Newsom also depicts when and how businesses can reopen safely and within guidelines. Riverside County: Tier 1 Most nonessential indoor busi-

nesses remain closed. Concert venues, bars/breweries where no meal is provided, convention centers, festivals, live theater and other businesses that have large gatherings remain closed. Progress has been made, however, as salons were allowed to resume business indoors with safety modiﬁcations as of Monday, Aug. 31. Another addition to the new framework was that indoor retail can only operate at a maximum of 25% capacity. Museums, zoos and aquariums also can operate, but outdoors only. Places of worship must remain outdoors, along with movie theaters, gyms, restaurants and wineries. Riverside County schools TK-6 can apply for a waiver to have in-person instruction, permitting the waiver is granted and all state guidelines are followed, including the California Department of Public Health state educational framework. The waiver can be revoked, and though schools may apply for the waiver, it’s not guaranteed they will receive a green light. The application is submitted to the Riverside County University Health System – Public Health. San Diego County: Tier 2 Where Riverside County, being a Tier 1 county, has most indoor busi-

nesses closed, San Diego County is now allowing aquariums, museums and zoos to open indoor with indoor activities at a maximum of 25% capacity, while bars, distilleries, concert venues, convention centers or large crowd gathering activities remain closed. Gyms in San Diego County are allowed to open with indoor modifications at a maximum of 10% capacity. For higher education institutions, indoor lectures and student gatherings are limited to 25% or 100, whichever is less – while some courses, like labs, may be able to open at regular capacity. It’s important to note that counties can restrict further, and residents should check in with their local health department’s website for more localized restrictions. For a full list of what can be open and the current guidelines depending on the county, visit https://covid19. ca.gov/safer-economy/#reopeningdata. How does a county move to a new tier? According to the guidelines, a county must meet the criteria for the next tier for both measures for the previous two consecutive weeks to move to the next tier. A county’s tier is determined by case rate and test positivity.

Gov. Gavin Newsom brings forward a new tier system for California, which can be accessed by the public at https://covid19.ca.gov/safereconomy/. Valley News/Courtesy photo

It’s also important to note that counties can regress back into a previous tier if numbers increase for a consecutive amount of time. For businesses that can reopen, there is a list of items outlined by http://www.covid19.ca.gov that must be followed including the industry guidance, a detailed risk assessment and a worksite-speciﬁc protection plan. From that point, businesses and facilities will train employees on how to limit the spread of COVID-19, including setting up screening and sanitation protocols,

with face coverings and physical distancing measures in place. For a more in-depth look at guidance to follow per business, employer policies and resources, visit https://covid19.ca.gov/industry-guidance/ or to see CDPH’s Blueprint Activity and Business Tiers at https://www.cdph. ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/ CDPH%20Document%20Library/ COVID-19/Dimmer-FrameworkAugust_2020.pdf. Lexington Howe can be reached by email at lhowe@reedermedia. com.

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Business Fight COVID-19 fatigue

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Can you believe it’s September? It seems like just weeks ago March arrived, and people were forced to reevaluate their lives as changes unfolded nationwide. The phrase “the new normal” was coined and has continued to describe the summer and the start of the fall season. Combined with the constant influx of news, life feels overwhelming: wildfires, storms, political and social issues and a global pandemic. Maybe you feel like your personal troubles are insignificant compared to the wonkiness of life. There’s a new term that’s being floated that you may have heard: COVID-19 fatigue. It describes the feeling of constant exhaustion, stress and burnout. Despite many people being stuck at home, we’re tenser than ever, and it’s having a very real effect on our well-being. One coping mechanism to COVID-19 fatigue is making a commitment to small successes or changes. Beginning a project, short or long-term, can bring a rush of pride – a welcome change considering the current life of monotony. This moment is where the Zucker Law Firm comes in.

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Amid smoke and ash, wildfire-scarred Paradise rebuilds Adam Beam THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

When flames chased Chuck and Janie Dee down the mountain two years ago, they thought they’d never be back. Yet there they were Sunday, Sept. 13, parking a camper next to their dirt lot and the shell of what had been their swimming pool, excited for their role in restoring their hometown of Paradise to what it was before the deadliest wildfire in California history destroyed their home and most of the community. They installed a septic tank. They filed for a building permit. They were really doing it. The couple made it three days before they had to flee again. They awoke after daybreak Wednesday to darkness, the sky blackened by smoke as the ridge above them glowed orange. Their minds went blank as fear reintroduced itself. Heading down the mountain again, Janie Dee couldn’t help but doubt their decision to return. “I wondered if we were really doing the right thing,” she said. The fire never made it to Paradise as other foothill communities bore the terrible brunt, suffering thousands of destroyed structures. But the flames paused the hopeful, exciting and – at times – frustrating work of rebuilding a town that has become synonymous with heartbreak. In the nearly two years since the Camp Fire, Paradise has tried to entice people back. The road sign heading into town still boasts of a population of more than 26,000. But the reality is closer to 4,000 now, local leaders said. The 2018 fire struck two weeks before Thanksgiving, destroyed roughly 19,000 structures in and around Paradise and killed 85 people. Before the fire, the town averaged about 25 to 30 new homes built per year, according

to Vice Mayor Steve Crowder. As of Wednesday, the town has issued 1,051 building permits for single-family homes and 345 of them are built. With so much demand, Paradise hired a private company to act as the city’s building department, which they set up in a building donated by Bank of America. Many local governments shut down when the coronavirus hit. But Paradise kept its building department going – with a few modifications – to prevent a slowdown in permits. But rebuilding is expensive. New homes must have special fire-resistant siding and roofs, and property owners have to pay to clear their lots of debris before they can rebuild. A government program to pay for the removal of thousands of hazardous trees has been delayed for months by a dispute over the contract. Meanwhile, the town is covered with RVs – the result of a local law letting people live on their property if they meet certain requirements. But that law is set to expire at the end of the year, and it’s unclear if the town council will extend it because of opposition from homeowners. “I’ve got people from standing homes and new construction saying, ‘We didn’t do this to live in an RV park,” Crowder said. Town leaders are also wrestling with how to make the town safer by both preventing wildfires and making it easier for people to flee. The Paradise Parks and Recreation District is looking into building a buffer zone around the town by buying land and turning it into parks that would limit trees and other fuel for wildfires. The evacuation plan before the Camp Fire split the town up into zones and had them leave at different times. But the 2018 fire came so quickly everyone had to leave

at once, clogging the few roads out of town – a scenario that briefly happened again Wednesday. The council is weighing plans to connect various roads throughout town to give people more avenues of escape. Communication is still a problem. The latest fire to threaten the town came when Pacific Gas & Electric had shut off power in Paradise and parts of more than 20 counties for fear of high winds causing power lines to spark fires – as happened in 2018. No electricity made it harder for people to know what was happening and whether they needed to leave. The town has plans to install siren system but is waiting on funding. All of those issues have framed the November election. It’s the first local election in Paradise since the fire, giving residents a chance to weigh in on the town’s future. Three of the five town council seats are on the ballot, and 15 people are running for them. They include Steve Oehler, who moved to Paradise six months before the 2018 fire and has since rebuilt and moved back. He said the current council doesn’t respect property rights. “Paradise was built by pioneers,” he said. “The people that are coming back are the pioneers of 2020. They’re the people that are taking nothing and turning it into something.” Construction resumed in Paradise, Thursday. Cement mixers poured a foundation for one house as falling ash from nearby fires swirled around the construction workers. It’s a reminder of the danger of living in some of the most beautiful parts of California and a potential deterrent to bringing people back. But the Dees’ second thoughts about returning to Paradise didn’t last long. They thought of their son

This Dec. 3, 2018, ﬁle photo shows the homes leveled by the Camp Fire line the Ridgewood Mobile Home Park retirement community in Paradise. AP photo/Noah Berger ﬁle photo

Councilmember Steve Crowder stands on his property in Paradise, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020. Crowder lost his home in a 2018 wildﬁre that destroyed most of the town. But he has since built a new house and moved back. AP photo/Adam Beam photo

and daughter-in-law – who have bought the lot across from them – and their friends who stayed in Paradise and welcomed them back with such excitement. One day after they ﬂed, the Dees were back, sitting in lawn chairs outside their camper beneath the smoky skies.

“Just like tornado alley. We see this on television. Oh, that whole town got torn up by tornadoes. We ask each other, ‘Why do they keep living there?’” Chuck Dee said. “And here we are, we want to continue living here with the threat of ﬁres. I guess it just depends on what you like.”

California governor signs bill changing sex offender law The Associated Press SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Friday, Sept. 11, that would give judges a say on whether to list someone as a sex oﬀender for having oral or anal sex with a minor. The bill would expand the discretion currently granted judges in statutory rape cases and was promoted as bringing fairness under the law to LGBTQ defendants. The current law, in place for decades, permits judges to decide whether a man should be placed

on California’s sex oﬀender registry if he had voluntary intercourse with someone 14 to 17 years old and was no more than 10 years older than the person. But that discretion only applied to a man who had vaginal intercourse. The new change permits judges to use that same discretion when the case involves voluntary oral or anal sex. The measure won’t apply when a minor is under 14, when the age gap is larger than 10 years or when either party says the sex wasn’t consensual. The bill was introduced by

state Sen. Scott Wiener, a San Francisco Democrat. The law ends discrimination “by treating LGBTQ young people the exact same way that straight young people have been treated since 1944,” Wiener said in a statement. “Today, California took yet another step toward an equitable society.” Equality California, a nonproﬁt civil rights group that cosponsored the bill with the Los Angeles County district attorney’s oﬃce, also applauded Newsom’s signing. “If we want a California for all,

then we need a justice system that treats all Californians fairly and equally – regardless of who they are, what they look like or whom they love,” Rick Chavez Zbur, executive director of Equality California, said in the statement released by Wiener’s oﬃce. The bill passed the Assembly and Senate on split votes, with some members objecting to what they saw as an easing of punishments against those who have sex with minors. “I cannot in my mind as a mother understand how sex between a 24-year-old and a 14-year-old

could ever be consensual, how it could ever not be a registrable offense,” Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, D-San Diego, said before the bill’s passage. “We should never give up on this idea that children should be in no way subject to a predator.” Online critics had falsely blasted the measure as legalizing pedophilia. The bill was supported by civil rights groups as well as the California District Attorneys Association and California Police Chiefs Association.

New California law helps former inmate firefighters get jobs Don Thompson THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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most devastating of the many fires that have charred the state in recent weeks. About 500 inmate firefighters were on the front lines of that fire, authorities said. California has been struggling in recent years to field enough inmate firefighters because of changes in state law that have reduced the number of lower-level offenders in state prisons. Court rulings also ended some of the incentives for inmates to risk their lives fighting fires when they could earn similar early release credits with less dangerous duties. The shortage grew this year, as thousands more inmates were released early in a bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus through prisons, pushing the number of inmate firefighters down about 30% from last year. The new law may create a new incentive, by allowing former inmate firefighters, after their release, to ask a judge to withdraw their plea of guilty. The judge could opt to then dismiss the accusations. The measure excludes those convicted of certain violent felonies and sex offenses, and the

ex-offender would still have to disclose the conviction if they apply to become a teacher. The expungement would give the former ﬁreﬁghters the ability to apply for any of more than 200 occupations that require a state license, an opportunity lost to most people with criminal records, according to Assemblywoman Eloise Reyes, a Democrat from San Bernardino who wrote the bill. “These individuals have re-

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ceived valuable training and placed themselves in danger to defend the life and property of Californians,” she said in a legislative analysis. “Those individuals that successfully complete their service in the fire camps should be granted special consideration relating to their underlying criminal conviction.” The bill’s passage was hailed by criminal justice reform groups, and Newsom said it was backed by various unions, though the union representing professional firefighters said it had not supported the measure. The district attorneys association argued against the bill, saying that expungement of criminal records should be limited to lowerlevel offenders, few of whom remain in state prisons. It said the incentive should be limited to those who are sent to county jails and not state lockups.

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Trump presides as Israel, 2 Arab states sign historic pacts

President Donald Trump, center, with from left, Bahrain Foreign Minister Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan, celebrate the Abraham Accords signing ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, Tuesday, Sept. 15, in Washington. AP photo/Alex Brandon photo

Deb Riechmann, Matthew Lee and Jonathan Lemire THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Declaring “the dawn of a new Middle East,” President Donald Trump signed historic diplomatic pacts Tuesday, Sept. 15, with Israel and two Gulf Arab nations that he hopes will lead to a new order in the Middle East and cast him as a peacemaker at the height of his reelection campaign. Hundreds of people massed on the sun-washed South Lawn to witness the signing of agreements between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. The bilateral agreements formalize the normalization of the Jewish state’s already thawing relations with the two Arab nations in line with their common opposition to Iran and its aggression in the region. “We’re here this afternoon to change the course of history,” Trump said from a balcony overlooking the South Lawn. “After decades of division and conﬂict, we mark the dawn of a new Middle East.” The agreements do not address the decadeslong Israeli-Palestinian

conﬂict. While the UAE, Bahrain and other Arab countries support the Palestinians, the Trump administration has persuaded the two countries not to let that conﬂict keep them from having normal relations with Israel. Trump’s political backers are looking for the agreements to boost his standing as a statesman with just seven weeks to go before Election Day. Until now, foreign policy has not had a major role in a campaign dominated by the coronavirus, racial issues and the economy. The pandemic was in the backdrop of the White House ceremony, where there was no social distancing and most guests didn’t wear masks. “There’s no more powerful response to the hatred that spawned 9/11 than this agreement,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “This is a historic breakthrough to further peace in the Middle East,” Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Bahrain’s King Hamad said in a statement. “Opening direct dialogue and ties between these two dynamic societies and advanced economies will continue the posi-

tive transformation of the Middle East and increase stability, security and prosperity in the region.” The agreements won’t end active wars, but supporters believe they could pave the way for a broader Arab-Israeli rapprochement after decades of enmity and only two previous peace deals. Skeptics, including many longtime Middle East analysts and former oﬃcials, have expressed doubts about their impact and lamented that they ignore the Palestinians, who have rejected them as a stab in the back by fellow Arabs. During the ceremony, Emirati Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the brother of Abu Dhabi’s powerful crown prince, thanked Israel for “halting the annexation of Palestinian territories,” although Netanyahu has insisted that Israel has only temporarily suspended its plans to annex West Bank settlements. “Today, we are already witnessing a change in the heart of the Middle East – a change that will send hope around the world,” alNahyan said. Even the harshest critics have allowed that the agreements could usher in a major shift in the region should other Arab nations, particularly Saudi Arabia, follow suit, with implications for Iran, Syria and Lebanon. Other Arab countries believed to be close to recognizing Israel include Oman, Sudan and Morocco. “We are very down the road with about five different countries,” Trump told reporters before the ceremony. In addition to the bilateral agreements signed by Israel, the UAE and Bahrain, all three are signing a document dubbed the “Abraham Accords” after the patriarch of the world’s three major monotheistic religions. “This day is a pivot of history,” Netanyahu said. “It heralds a new dawn of peace.” “Despite the many challenges and hardships that we all face – despite all that, let us pause a moment

to appreciate this remarkable day.” The Palestinians have not embraced the U.S. vision. Palestinian activists held small demonstrations Tuesday in the West Bank and in Gaza, where they trampled and set fire to pictures of Trump, Netanyahu and the leaders of the UAE and Bahrain. A poll released Tuesday found that 86% of Palestinians believe the normalization agreement with the UAE serves only Israel’s interests and not their own. The poll, carried out by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research, was carried out Sept. 9-12, and surveyed 1,270 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and Gaza. It has a margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points. Even in Israel, where the accords have received widespread acclaim, there is concern they might result in U.S. sales of sophisticated weaponry to the UAE and Bahrain, thus potentially upsetting Israel’s qualitative military edge in the region. Trump said he is OK with selling military aircraft to the UAE. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi also welcomed the agreements but said she wants to learn details, specifically what the Trump administration has told the UAE about buying American-made F-35 aircraft and about Israel agreeing to freeze efforts to annex portions of the West Bank. Bahrani Foreign Minister Abdullatif al-Zayani said Bahrain would stand with the Palestinians. “Today is a truly historic occasion,” he said. “A moment for hope and opportunity.” And while the UAE and Bahrain have a history of suppressing dissent and critical public opinion, there have been indications that the agreements are not nearly as popular or well-received as in Israel. Neither country sent its head of state or government to sign the deals with Netanyahu. Bahrain’s largest Shiite-dominated opposition group, Al-Wefaq, which the government ordered

City to pay millions to Breonna Taylor’s mother, reform police

Signs are held up showing Breonna Taylor during a rally in her honor on the steps of the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, Kentucky, Thursday, June 25. AP photo/Timothy D. Easley, ﬁle photo

Dylan Lovan THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The city of Louisville will pay millions to the mother of Breonna Taylor and reform police practices as part of a lawsuit settlement months after Taylor’s slaying by police thrust the Black woman’s name to the forefront of a national reckoning on race. A person who has seen the settlement told The Associated Press it is the largest sum paid by the city for a police misconduct case. The

source asked not to be identiﬁed because the settlement has not been announced publicly. Taylor’s death sparked months of protests in Louisville and calls nationwide for the oﬃcers to be criminally charged. The state’s attorney general, Daniel Cameron, is investigating police actions in the March 13 fatal shooting. The lawsuit, filed in April by Taylor’s mother, Tamika Palmer, alleged the police used flawed information when they obtained a “no-knock” warrant to enter the

26-year-old woman’s apartment in March. Taylor and her boyfriend were roused from bed by police, and her boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, has said he fired once at the officers thinking it was an intruder. Investigators said police were returning fire when they shot Taylor several times. No drugs were found at her home. Palmer has said she is trying to be patient about the results of Cameron’s criminal investigation and the long wait, which is now six months since her daughter’s death. In that time, her daughter’s slaying – along with George Floyd and others – has become a rallying cry for protesters seeking a reckoning on racial justice and police reform. High-profile celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and LeBron James have called for the officers to be charged in Taylor’s death. Palmer’s lawsuit accused three Louisville police officers of blindly firing into Taylor’s apartment the night of the March raid, striking Taylor several times. One of the officers, Jonathan Mattingly, went into the home after the door was broken down and was struck in the leg by the gunshot from Walker. The warrant was one of five issued in a wide-ranging investigation of a drug trafficking suspect who was a former boyfriend of Tay-

lor’s. That man, Jamarcus Glover, was arrested at a different location about 10 miles away from Taylor’s apartment on the same evening. The settlement includes reforms on how warrants are handled by police. The city of Louisville is expected to announce the details Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 15, after press time. The city has already taken some reform measures, including passing a law named for Taylor that bans the use of the no-knock warrants. Police typically use them in drug cases over concern that evidence could be destroyed if they announce their arrival. Mayor Greg Fischer fired former police Chief Steve Conrad in June and named Yvette Gentry, a former deputy chief, as the new interim police chief. Gentry would be the first Black woman to lead the force of about 1,200 sworn officers. The department has also fired Brett Hankison, one of the three officers who fired shots at Taylor’s apartment that night. Hankison is appealing the dismissal. The largest settlement previously paid in a Louisville police misconduct case was $8.5 million in 2012, to a man who spent nine years in prison for a crime he did not commit, according to news reports.

California fitness centers sue state over health closures The Associated Press SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

California fitness centers have filed a lawsuit alleging Gov. Gavin Newsom’s measures aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus unfairly target the industry and are demanding they be allowed to reopen. The California Fitness Alliance, which represents nearly 300 businesses, filed the suit in Los Angeles County Superior Court, Scott Street, a lawyer for the group, said Tuesday, Sept. 15. The suit accuses state and Los Angeles County officials of requiring gyms to close without providing evidence that they contribute to virus outbreaks and at a time when

staying healthy is critical to California’s residents. The prolonged closure is depriving millions of people the ability to exercise as temperatures soar and smoky air from wildﬁres blankets much of the state, Francesca Schuler, a founding partner of the alliance, said. “We are not looking for a ﬁght,” Schuler, who is CEO of In-Shape Health Clubs, said. “We are committed to being as safe as possible. We are in the health business. That’s what we care about more than anything.” Messages were sent seeking comment from the California Department of Public Health and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

The suit is one of many filed by California sectors walloped by closures due to the pandemic. Newsom’s administration let many businesses reopen in spring but shut them again in July as coronavirus cases surged, and is allowing reopenings to take place in phases as counties see virus cases diminish. Under state rules, fitness centers can reopen indoors at 10% of capacity when a county’s infections drop from widespread to substantial. In counties with minimal infections, gyms can reopen indoors at 50% capacity. The closures have devastated the fitness industry, which could see between 30% and 40% of businesses close for good, Schuler

said. They have also worsened the health of many residents who rely on gyms for exercise at a time when the public is being urged to stay healthy to protect themselves against COVID-19, she said. The alliance also questioned why ﬁtness centers are facing more restrictive measures than restaurants when gym equipment can be spaced out and patrons required to wear masks. Statewide, California’s coronavirus infection rate has dropped steadily for weeks. As of Tuesday, Sept. 8, however, 33 of the state’s 58 counties still had widespread infection levels, which require schools to only offer distance learning and most businesses to limit indoor operations.

dissolved in 2016 amid a yearslong crackdown on dissent, said there is widespread rejection of normalization. Al-Wefaq said in a statement that it joins other Bahrainis who reject the agreement to normalize ties with the “Zionist entity,” and criticized the government for crushing the public’s ability to express opinions “to obscure the extent of discontent” at normalization. The ceremony follows months of intricate diplomacy headed by Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-inlaw and senior adviser, and the president’s envoy for international negotiations, Avi Berkowitz. On Aug. 13, the Israel-UAE deal was announced. That was followed by the ﬁrst direct commercial ﬂight between the countries, and the Sept. 11 announcement of the Bahrain-Israel agreement. AP writers Aya Batrawy in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Joseph Krauss in Jerusalem contributed to this report. w w w . m y v a l l e y n e w s . c o m

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SPORTS September 18 – 24, 2020

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Volume 20, Issue 38

LA28 kicks off journey to 2028 with platform of inclusion and limitless possibility for athletes, artists and advocates

The 2028 Olympics will mark the third time Los Angeles has been the host city. Valley News/Golin Media photo

The LA28 Paralympic Games will be the ﬁrst of its kind to be featured in the same city as the Olympic Games, which, up until 1988, were hosted at a diﬀerent site. Valley News/Golin Media photo

Olympic and Paralympic Games emblem reveals stories of creativity and diversity JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

Launching the oﬃcial journey to the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, LA28 recently unveiled the new LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games emblem through a collection of athlete, artist and advocate voices celebrating sport, art and the Los Angeles community. The Olympic and Paralympic marks are inspired by the inﬁnite possibilities Los Angeles represents and honors creativity, diversity, self-expression and inclusion. “There has never been a more important time to give rise to athlete voices,” Casey Wasserman, LA28 chairperson, said. “Sports are a special part of our global culture, connecting people and fans across communities and around the world. The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be a platform for individual stories of triumph, heartbreak and opportunity as we recognize and revere humanity’s diversity and dreams for the future.”

Creates an emblem for the digital age. Built for the digital age, the dynamic and animated LA28 emblem is designed to keep fresh for the unprecedented eight-year journey to the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. A strong and bold “L,” “2” and “8” serve as the foundation for the emblem, with individual stories expressed through a dynamic and ever-changing “A.” “Los Angeles defies a singular identity and there’s not one way to represent LA,” Janet Evans, LA28 chief athlete officer and five-time Olympic medalist, said. “L.A. is what it is because of the people and the LA28 Games should represent that. The best way to capture the energy of Los Angeles and the Games is through a collection of voices. Los Angeles is an infinite canvas to pursue your wildest dreams and in 2028, thousands of Paralympians and Olympians will come to L.A. to chase their dreams on the global stage.” “The emblem perfectly represents the city’s energy, creativity

and strong sense of community, while also celebrating the Olympic belief of unity in diversity,” Nicole Hoevertsz, LA28 coordination commission chair, said. “LA28 continues to create innovative ways to engage Angelenos and people from across the world in the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The idea behind the emblem and the expressions we have seen so far truly demonstrate that we are stronger together.” Presents a collection of voices to represent Los Angeles and the Games. Recognizing no one illustration could express all that Los Angeles and the Games represent, athletes, artists and advocates collaborated in the creation of the LA28 emblem, bringing their personal stories and dreams to life through their individual interpretations of Los Angeles. Los Angeles creators shared their personal stories including Adam Rippon, Aidan Kosaka, Alex Israel, Alex Morgan, Allyson Felix, Billie Eilish, Bobby Hundreds, Chantel Navarro, Chaz Bojórquez, Chloe Kim, Dr. Woo,

Ezra Frech, Gabby Douglas, Ibtihaj Muhammad, Jamal Hill, Jorge “El Joy” Alvarez, Lauren “Lolo” Spencer, Lex Gillette, Lilly Singh, Michael Johnson, Oz Sanchez, Rachel Sumekh, Reese Witherspoon, Scout Bassett, Simone Manuel and Steven Harrington. “L.A. is a place of infinite possibilities, infinite potential,” Paralympian Scout Bassett, Los Angeles creator, said. “If you have the courage and perseverance to work for your dreams, all things are possible. The Paralympic Movement is growing in this country and we can use sport as a vehicle to change a lot of perceptions and lives.” Nine-time Olympic medalist Allyson Felix is the most decorated female track and field athlete and the pride of Los Angeles. The shape of her “A” art is inspired by her love for movement and her deep Los Angeles roots. “The culture of sports and excellence is something I grew up with in L.A.,” Felix said. “I grew up a Trojan fan, a Lakers fan, a Dodgers fan. I’ve been surrounded by excellence growing up here. People in L.A. are doing incredible things, and it’s hard for that not to rub off. You want to be better when you’re here.” Los Angeles-based visual and multimedia artists also collaborated on the LA28 Games emblem. “L.A. is unique. You can be the person you want in Los Angeles,” graffiti artist and Los Angeles native Chaz Bojórquez said. “The best way to represent that is through the art. Letters describe language and language expresses culture and we’re becoming one world culture. I’m looking forward to the Olympics because I experienced the last Olympics and my parents experienced the Olympics in the 30s – it is a continuity of Los Angeles.” Chantell Navarro, 16, five-time junior national champion boxer and Olympic hopeful, was born into a boxing family and is the first female in her family to pursue the sport. Her “A” symbolizes her sport and the culture of Mexico.

“I’m proud to be Mexican,” Navarro said. “My dream is to become an Olympian and win the gold medal in 2024, and then try again in 2028 in LA. I’m here to prove that girls can do anything boys can do.” Marks Los Angeles’ third Olympics and first Paralympics. The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games will mark Los Angeles’ third Olympics – previously held in 1932 and 1984 – and first Paralympic Games, which, up until 1988, were hosted at a different site than the Olympic Games. The LA28 Games will bring Los Angeles together to create an incredible experience for athletes, fans and everyone in the community, using Southern California’s existing world-class stadiums and venues. Ahead of the Games, with support from the International Olympic Committee, LA28 is investing $160 million in youth sports across Los Angeles, making sports more accessible for children, particularly in under resourced communities. The LA28 story is shared through a collection of voices across social media @LA28 and on the new http://www.LA28.org website. Exclusive LA28 apparel from Nike is available at http:// www.LA28shop.org. The LA28 organizing committee is the nonprofit, privately funded organization responsible for delivering the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. The 2028 Games will harness the creativity, optimism and youthful energy of LA to create an amazing experience for athletes, fans and the community. With a fiscally responsible Games plan that uses the existing infrastructure across Southern California, Los Angeles expects to host more than 15,000 athletes in 2028 as it welcomes Paralympians and Olympians from around the world to compete on the biggest stage in sports. Article contributions made by Golin Media. JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia. com.

Musical artists, like Los Angeles native Billie Eilish, collaborate in the creation of the LA28 emblem, bringing their personal stories and dreams to life through their individual interpretations of Los Angeles. Valley News/Golin Media photo

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Sports

Temecula speech pathologist makes semifinal round of 2020 Ms. Health and Fitness competition Fitness continues. “I never actually thought I’d actually place,” Sapp said. “To my surprise, I made every cut. On the last day of the group rounds, I was in third place all day. Only first place would go on to the quarterfinals. In the last two hours, I moved into first place and went on to make the quarter-finals (top 1% of contestants).” The major benefactor in the competition is not just the winner, but over the last three years, the organization has also donated to Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors. Founded by former Carolina Panthers defensive end Jared Allen; their mission is to provide financial assistance and

support to injured U.S. military veterans by building and remodeling accessible homes to suit their individual needs one wounded warrior at a time. “With everything that is going on in the world, it has been so heartwarming to have family, friends and strangers support my goal to be Ms. Health and Fitness 2020,” Sapp said. “I didn’t start oﬀ believing it was possible, but their belief in me has encouraged me to aim high.” To vote for Sapp, visit https:// mshealthandfitness.com/2020/ givona-sapp. JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia. com.

Temecula’s Givona Sapp, who took ﬁrst place in the group round of the national online Ms. Health and Fitness competition, moves into the semiﬁnal round. Valley News/Courtesy photos

JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

It has been a wild ride for Temecula resident Givona Sandiford Sapp, Ph.D., who not only took first place in the group round of the national online Ms. Health and Fitness competition but also advanced through to the semifinals. Sapp, a 39-year-old new mother, speech pathologist and certified barre instructor, needed to take first place in her quarter-final group, and she did. The rounds are voted on by the general public, who must submit votes online. Thanks to the many votes she received through last week, Sapp has been successful in her run thus far. “I recently had my first baby at almost 40,” Sapp said. “I believe that my healthy lifestyle contributed to a healthy pregnancy even at my advanced maternal age.” Voting to determine the next Ms. Health and Fitness resumed

Monday, Sept. 14, and ends Thursday, Sept. 24, at 11 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. This year’s winner will take home the title “Ms. Health and Fitness,” $20,000 and the cover of Muscle and Fitness Hers, which is read by more than 500,000 fitness enthusiasts and professional athletes each issue. “It has always been my dream to be debt-free,” she said. “I would put the money toward paying off my school loans.” The event will be hosted by Whitney Jones, the reigning champion of both the Ms. Fitness International and Ms. Fitness Olympia competitions. Jones is widely regarded as one of the best IFBB Fitness Pros in the world. Since entering her first fitness competition in 2010, she has received international acclaim and numerous awards for her physique and dedication to health and fitness. As this year’s official host and

competition representative, Jones will be providing tips and advice throughout the competition as the search for the next Ms. Health &

Temecula resident Givona Sandiford Sapp, Ph.D., is a new mother, speech pathologist and certiﬁed barre instructor.

Voting to determine the next Ms. Health and Fitness resumed Monday, Sept. 14, for “The Final 8” and ends Thursday, Sept. 24, at 11 p.m. EDT.

Murrieta’s Heo wins Toyota Tour Cup at Arrowood JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

The SCPGA Junior Tour has been hosting events, and earlier in September, the Toyota Tour Cup got a break from the heat down at the Arrowood Golf Course in Oceanside. With temperatures in the mid-80s and a steady breeze off the ocean, the two-day tournament made for a pleasant golfing experience for many of the local junior golfers participating in the event. According to the SCPGA website, the stroke average for the field through round one was 75.5 and would have been quite lower if not for the infamous “Quandary.” The stretch of holes begins at the par-3 hole on the 15th, but the test really starts on the daunting 16th hole and extends through the 18th. The stroke average through that stretch was .64 and .47 strokes over par for girls and boys, respectively. “Championships are won and lost on this final stretch,” according to event staff. When all scores were in from the first round, it was Karen Tsuru’s -2, 69 that was enough to hold a one stroke lead over Murrieta’s Angela

Heo, Yana Wilson of Nevada and Esther Lee of Walnut. For the boys, it was Luciano Conlan of Carlsbad who posted a -5, 66 to sleep on a two-stroke lead over Patrick Hong of Los Angeles and Benjamin Hong of Brea heading into Sunday’s final round. Despite a flurry of 69’s posted by Tsuru, Wilson, Madison Le of Garden Grove and Kylee Choi of Murrieta, Heo played the final round posting a bogey-free 66 to claim her second career TTC title and first of the 2020 season. Tsuru finished in second place with Wilson taking the third spot. Choi finished tied for sixth. Also hailing from Murrieta was Lauren Sammon, who finished in the 22nd spot. On the boy’s side, Luciano continued playing, making the turn at -2 for the round, but Fullerton’s Carson Kim was red-hot on the front nine posting a -4, 32 and was just one shot back. It was a tight race coming down the stretch, but Kim kept the momentum rolling and posted a -5, 66 to take the clubhouse lead and watched as the final group came in. However, Conlan had some bogies on the back-nine and finished in a tie for second

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place at -4 with: Benjamin Hong, Kai Hirayama of Arcadia and Dalin Piao of Los Angeles. Other local ﬁnishers were Alvaro Fonseca of Winchester (T32) and Taewoo Yu of Murrieta (T26). This past weekend the temperatures were hot, and the scores were even hotter out in the desert at Indian Wells Golf Resort where the Toyota Tour Cup continued. On the girls’ course, it was Katelyn Parr of Temecula as the only local playing. She ﬁnished tied for 23rd. For the boys, it was Ryan Abuan of Temecula who took second place and Declan Lane, also of Temecula, who came in 30th place. For more information about the Junior Tour of the SCPGA, visit http://www.scpgajt.bluegolf.com. JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia.com.

Murrieta’s Angela Heo posted a bogey-free 66 to claim her second career SCPGA Toyota Tour Cup title and ﬁrst of the 2020 season. Valley News/Courtesy photo

CIF launches new online content show

College Level Athletics and Zorts Sports, in cooperation with the CIF Southern Section oﬃces, will provide a new video series that takes an inside look at CIF-SS sports in the surrounding communities. Valley News/Courtesy photo

JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

The CIF Southern Section has been working on a new project and announced the launch of the “CIF-SS This Week” online show. The new video series will stream weekly on the CIF-SS YouTube page. Produced by the CIF-SS as well as College Level Athletics/ Zort Sports and hosted by Aaron

Plunkett and Jayka Noelle from CLA Sports, “CIF-SS This Week” will focus on the people, places and stories involving educationbased athletics in the CIF Southern Section. “We are excited to launch this new endeavor,” Rob Wigod, CIFSS commissioner of athletics, said. “We look forward to delivering a wide-variety of content showcasing the outstanding student-athletes, programs and stories we have in our

section. We want to thank Glenn Littman and Aaron Plunkett from Zorts Sports for their partnership and vision on this new venture.” The first show of this new streaming production went live on the CIF-SS YouTube channel, Wednesday, Sept. 9. “The CIF-SS is the home to some of the greatest athletes, athletic programs, schools and communities in the country,” Plunkett, CEO and founder of CLA Sports, said. “CLA and Zorts Sports are proud to be partnering with the CIF Southern Section in being able to showcase these talented and dedicated student athletes.” With the fall sports season delayed, CLA and Zort Sports, in cooperation with the CIF-SS, said it was time to get back to providing entertainment with an inside look at CIF-SS sports to the communities they serve. “We look forward to bringing the CIF-SS into people’s lives every week,” Plunkett said. “CIF-SS This Week” will air weekly at 5 p.m. every Wednesday throughout the school year. To ﬁnd out more information, visit http:// www.cifss.org. JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia.com.

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Education

MVUSD board hears update on in-person specialized programs Jeff Pack STAFF WRITER

Before the Thursday, Sept. 10, meeting of the Murrieta Valley Unified School District Board of Education began, the board announced that during the closed session, they discussed superintendent Patrick Kelley’s performance evaluation and took no action on the subject. The board also adopted a resolution denouncing racism and supporting equity, safety and wellbeing of all students reported on in a separate story by Valley News. The board heard the latest update plans and progress related to specialized in-person services for students that have been authorized by public health officials. “The conditions change so very quickly,” Kelley told the board. “Since our last meeting, the governor once against the system when it comes to evaluating when our schools can reopen. So this is probably going to remain as a standing presentation just so that we can give you as well as the public the latest information we have in regards to opening up.” Kelley shared the various types of services that have been talked about around the state and within the school district. The presentation began by discussing one in-person service the district offers that has already begun. The MVUSD Child Development Center opened Aug. 31 and

currently has 41 students attending ages 18 months to 4 years old. “Along the way and prior to reopening, we engaged with regular communication with staff, union leaders, district leaders and families,” Kathleen Israelsen, director of family service for MVUSD, said. “Our reopening plan is based on public health guidelines and community care licensing regulations, as well as valuable feedback from our families and staff.” Staff also provided an update on preschool special education assessments planned for Sept. 8. Due to health and safety guidelines, the district wasn’t able to hold those events but received word that those activities could take place soon after protocols are in place and staff is trained. According to Kelley, athletic directors from area schools decided to allow athletic workouts in small group settings, Sept. 9. “Under current guidelines, athletes are now allowed to train and condition, as long as physical distancing of at least 6 feet from a stable cohort that limits the risk of transmission is maintained,” David Bell said. “At this time, training can only occur outdoors and sports teams cannot use any equipment. This is only for our high schools with CIF sports at this time.” Howard Dimler, executive director of student support for MVUSD, talked about plans for bringing in students for special

education and english learner assessments, which were planned for Sept. 14. Staff also reported on child care services for elementary-age students that is planning to begin Sept. 21, for teachers and staff within the district and in-person special education small cohort instruction, planned to begin Sept. 28. Kelley talked about elementary school and K-12 waiver applications in regard to the current conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our staff is working to figure out what is the best thing we can do under our current authorized guidelines of what’s allowable to do this in a safe, appropriate way for all stakeholders,” he said. Zhanna Preston, executive director of special education, talked about difficulties for special education students in utilizing virtual learning and bringing some of those students back to campuses at the end of September. The board also approved the consent calendar that included the ratification of the report of purchases and warrants issued, the disposal of obsolete and unusable materials, and an agreement with Concordia University that will allow students to complete their fieldwork in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District. The board also approved the personnel report, a memorandum of understanding between the

The Murrieta Valley Uniﬁed School District Board of Education heard from staﬀ about the latest update plans and progress related to specialized in-person services for students in the district during the board meeting Thursday, Sept. 10. Valley News/Courtesy photo

district and California School Employees Association Chapter 223, authorized the employment of a speech pathologist, approved the assigned middle and high school teachers to teach in a departmentalized classroom and authorized credentialed teachers to teach physical education one period per day. The board adopted the new board policy regarding equity and heard from educational services staﬀ members who presented information regarding the 20202021 Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan. A public hearing was held regarding the proposed adoption of a resolution pertaining to pupil textbooks and instructional materials compliance for the 2020-2021 school year, which was approved

by the board. The board also approved peer assistance and to review consulting teachers and teacher induction program mentors. They adopted unanimously the 2019-2020 unaudited actuals financial statement, a resolution of appropriations due, and a resolution to establish a district Gann Limit for this fiscal year. The board approved change orders for interior lighting at seven school sites at a cost of $30, 871, reviewed an actuarial study of retiree health liabilities and Associated Student Body financial reports for the quarter that ended June 30. Jeff Pack can be reached by email at jpack@reedermedia.com.

MVUSD adopts resolution denouncing racism LEUSD business official gives Jeff Pack STAFF WRITER

During the Thursday, Sept. 10, meeting of the Murrieta Valley Unified School District Board of Education, the board adopted a resolution denouncing racism and supporting equity, safety and wellbeing of all students. According to the board meeting’s agenda, “In light of recent events in our country and community that provide reminders of the racism, injustices and inequalities that persist in our society, the board of education will consider a resolution denouncing racism and supporting equity, safety and the well-being of all of our students.” Tamara Dewey, district equity coordinator, kicked off the reading of the resolution. “We realize now more than ever how much school and more so the relations built during the school day play an important role in our students’ and families’ lives,” she said. “We are here taking a strong stance against racsim and racial injustice. We realize if we do nothing, we become complicit and further injustice, bias and discrimination.” Board president Linda Lunn and board members Oscar Rivas, Paul Diffley and Kenneth Dickson joined in reading from the resolution. Board member Kris Thomasian was not present for the meeting. “Murrieta Valley Unified School District board of education stands against discrimination, prejudice and inequities in all forms both institutional and individual,” Diffley said. The resolution was adopted unanimously. “I’m very excited about the resolution,” Rivas said. “I believe this is an opportunity for all of us to take some time to reflect and view this more of an internal process. And each of us can make the changes that we can make.” Lunn equated the resolution to a “health scare” and saw the resolution as an opportunity to make changes for the better. “The health of our district has had

such a scare,” Lunn said. “We’ve stumbled and we’ve fallen. But this is our opportunity for us to do better as we move forward. It’s also our responsibility to do better and move forward and I think that’s what the resolution speaks for. “We’re going to get through this and are committed to change, starting on an individual level,” she said. Lunn said she attended the district’s African-American Parent Advisory Council meeting the night before. “Many of the participants there sort of did a call to action, saying we need allies,” she said. “We need people to stand with us. And so, Mr. (Patrick) Kelley, my fellow board members, Mrs. Dewey and MVUSD community – I’m in. I will be your ally; you can count on me.” The resolution comes on the heels of a three monthlong investigation into allegations surrounding a racist group chat between Vista Murrieta High School students in 2015 that resurfaced on social media. Former student Tori Paller posted screenshots of the group chat along with her allegation that after she reported the chat to school officials, she was forced to leave the school due to bullying and threats from other students and family members. “I showed these messages to people as I didn’t know what to do and immediately received threats from the people in the group chat and their parents,” Paller said in her post. “I got called crazy and eventually had to switch to online school. “And when I tried to out them, they covered it up and silenced me. The BBC (Bronco Bleacher Creatures) adviser and football coaches at Vista Murrieta High School played a part in covering it up when it began to spread,” Paller said. During the Thursday, May 27, special meeting of the MVUSD board, investigators from Best Best & Krieger LLC shared the results of their investigation into Paller’s allegation that school staff didn’t handle her report adequately. In the summary conclusion on the first issue, BBK said, “The allegation that VMHS or any other dis-

trict personnel saw the group chat screenshots in 2015, or had specific knowledge of their contents, was not substantiated by evidence gathered during the investigation.” Regarding the climate and culture reports from subjects interviewed by the investigators, BBK said, “The investigative team received many anecdotal reports of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying at VMHS over the past five years and how those incidents were handled. “It was beyond the scope of the investigation,” the firm said. Investigator Jack B. Clarke Jr. asked to speak again to the board and wanted to make clear that because they could not substantiate the allegations, it didn’t mean that they didn’t believe Paller. “I want to make this very clear to the (board) and the community, we looked to try to determine whether the fact was present or not,” Clarke said. “By not being able to substantiate a fact, is not to suggest that the claimant was stating a falsehood. We, in our investigation, simply could not substantiate it. I want that to be made very clear.” Kelley read a prepared statement during the meeting, which was later in the evening emailed to district stakeholders. “I realize these findings may not provide closure for some people and still leave unanswered questions for some of our families,” Kelley said. “While no specific actionable conduct was uncovered, we have engaged in a lot of soul searching about whether we have done enough to ensure that every student feels safe and supported at school. “This investigation confirmed that there is a perceived and, for some, a very real culture of insensitivity at VMHS, where inclusivity is not universally practiced or respected. Consistently, those interviewed said they felt marginalized and that their concerns about questionable behaviors or comments were too easily dismissed by school staff,” Kelley said. Jeff Pack can be reached by email at jpack@reedermedia.com.

district finance review to board Will Fritz ASSOCIATE EDITOR

A Lake Elsinore Unified School District finance official at the district governing board’s meeting Thursday, Sept. 10, gave a review of the district’s financial status at the end of the 2019-2020 fiscal year. Arleen Sanchez, the district’s chief business official, reminded everyone that the year had been a rocky one, given the abrupt halt to in-person learning that came as a result of the coronavirus pandemic in the middle of spring 2020. “We started the year with great momentum. There was a ribbon cutting for Alberhill. We began building this wonderful elementary school. We continued with a forward motion in purchasing flexible furniture and adding amazing technology to our classrooms to bring our classrooms up to a 21st century learning environment,” Sanchez said. “And then, midyear we were hit with (COVID-19).” For now, the district’s budget has not been particularly negatively impacted by the pandemic, she said – revenue actually came in higher than expected, combined with lowered expenditures due to the closure of campuses during the spring. “Revenue came in about 4 million more than we had budgeted, and our expenditures due to the closures of COVID-19 were approximately 4 million less than we had anticipated,” Sanchez said. The district said total revenue was about $259 million and total expenditures were around $251 million for 2019-2020. LEUSD also retains a reserve fund of about $10 million for economic uncertainty, Sanchez said. However, about 70% of the district’s funds come from the state through the Local Control Funding Formula. The state gives each district the same level of base funding per student, depending on

grade level, and it can grant more depending on levels of high-need populations like low-income students, students in foster care and English learners. That formula mostly leaves school budgets at the mercy of the state budget, and there is much uncertainty surrounding it. “The state budget in June was adopted based on an assumption that we would be receiving money from the federal government, that we would be receiving another stimulus,” Sanchez said. However, no second stimulus bill has yet made it through Congress – the $3 trillion HEROES Act that was passed with mostly Democratic support in the House of Representatives never made it to a vote in the Senate and a $1 trillion Republican proposal for more virus aid failed to pass in the Senate, Sept. 10. Sanchez said LEUSD has already received some budget deferrals from the state – an accounting tactic by which some funds are moved into the next ﬁscal year – and it’s unclear if there could be more. “So there’s a question, will we receive additional deferrals even more significant than the ones we have right now? That is all dependent on the federal stimulus money,” Sanchez said. “Will there be major cuts? Dependent again on what the state revenues are. Will there be a decline in state revenues? At this point the department of ﬁnance actually issued a report on revenues for August and they were actually not as bad as the governor had projected, but that does not mean there’s a pretty picture ahead for revenues, there still was a major decline in revenues for the state.” As of now, LEUSD’s 2021-2022 budget calls for about $246 million of revenue and $250 million of expenditures. Will Fritz can be reached by email at wfritz@reedermedia.com.

Teachers and staff reflect on the first month of distance learning Emily Schwank INTERN

With the Temecula Valley Unified School District wrapping up its first month of distance learning, teachers and staff reflected on their experience thus far. Compared to the final months of the previous school year, TVUSD was clear that this year would be much more rigorous than the last and would be equally demanding as in-person learning. The district switched their primary digital medium for the upper grades from Google Classroom to Canvas, which allows teachers to post classwork, assessments and grades all in one place. They

also bought access to Zoom, the online teleconference service, for students and staﬀ to use. Zoom allows teachers to divide classes into small breakout rooms, as if they were physically sitting in groups. The teachers and staff had a week of professional development to prepare for distance learning, and the board implemented Zoom after the school year began. “It is incredibly diﬃcult for everybody involved,” Daniel Day, a teacher at Chaparral High School, said. “However, I really do believe that we all are making the best of it and getting better every day. I think it is very uncomfortable for everyone right now; however, I know that I for one am learning

a ton at a fast rate and what I’m learning will still be applicable even once we get to go back to the classroom.” Trisha Shea, an English teacher in the district, said, “Some students want to stay 100% online and seem to be living their best lives right now. Then there are some like me, who have found ways to make the best of the changes, but still miss being at school.” Some teachers are making the decision to prioritize mental health. “I know in my class I’m trying to make it a priority to check in with students while also trying to work-in little tips on how to keep a positive mindset,” Day said. Compared to last year, Shea said

“This semester feels more exciting to me. I think it’s because of the same back to school excitement of meeting new people. I’m also teaching ERWC, which is a new course for me and I love learning new things. “The spring semester was a little emotional for everyone because we never really got to say goodbye and I know many of my seniors were heartbroken to not have the senior year events they were looking forward to enjoying,” Shea said. “I hope the community knows how much teachers and administrators love their students. Many of us are working 12-hour days consistently, just to make sense of the new online learning programs

with not-so-up-to-date technology. There have been many challenges for us and we are doing our best to provide the best possible learning situation for our students.” In reference to his students, Day said, “From what I am seeing, you are all doing a great job of adapting and making the most of this situation. I’ve been impressed early on this year with the maturity and dedication that I am seeing. Every day is a gift and an opportunity to learn and grow so keep your heads up and know that all of your eﬀorts will pay oﬀ.” Emily Schwank can be reached by email at valleystaff@reedermedia.com.

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Enjoy the health benefits of spinach TEMECULA – Doctors may not recommend their patients take dietary advice from cartoons, but people looking to eat healthy could do worse than to follow the example set by Popeye. The beloved, nearly century-old, musclebound cartoon sailor often credited his incredible strength to spinach, a nutrient-rich green vegetable that can beneﬁt the body in myriad ways. A 2010 study from researchers at Mahidol University in Bangkok found that children increased their vegetable consumption after watching “Popeye” cartoons. And while adults can certainly follow suit and watch more “Popeye” if they need motivation to eat right, many may only need to learn just how spinach aﬀects their body to start including more of it in their diets. Spinach is good for your bones. The National Osteoporosis Foundation said that green foods, including

While adults can certainly follow suit and watch more “Popeye” if they need motivation to eat right, many may only need to learn just how spinach aﬀects their body to start including more of it in their diets. Valley News/Courtesy photo

kale, spinach and Brussel sprouts, are great sources of vitamin K and calcium, each of which promotes healthy bones. Spinach alone won’t be enough to prevent broken bones or osteoporosis, but when coupled with exercise and an overall healthy

diet, spinach can be a key component to keeping bones healthy and reducing risk for fractures. Spinach can help fight off viruses. The world received a crash course in immunology in 2020, when the global COVID-19 pan-

demic changed life as the world knew it, seemingly in the blink of an eye. As measures to prevent the spread of the virus took hold, individuals looked for ways to bolster their immune systems. Leafy green vegetables, including spinach, are loaded with vitamins and nutrients that strengthen the body’s immune response. For example, vitamin A is fat-soluble vitamin that’s vital for immune system function, and spinach is loaded with it. In fact, a single cup of cooked spinach provides men and women with more than the recommended daily amounts of vitamin A as advised by the Institute of Medicine. Spinach promotes a healthy heart. Spinach is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, B vitamins and ﬁber, making it a heart-healthy food worthy of addition to anyone’s diet. Spinach is especially rich in folate, which

research has shown promotes the growth of healthy red blood cells necessary for a healthy heart. Spinach can benefit your eyes. Spinach is high in the antioxidant lutein, which has been linked to eye health. Lutein naturally absorbs UV blue light, which is the most harmful wavelength of sunlight. But it’s important that people recognize that uncooked spinach tends to be the most effective way to consume it and still benefit from lutein, the effects of which may be minimized when the spinach is cooked. Whether they eat spinach thanks to the influence of a beloved cartoon character or after reading about the leafy green vegetable’s many health benefits, people who include spinach in their diets can reap a host of rewards.

Pandemic takes toll on More residents are needed for mental health of young adults COVID-19 testing to slow the younger adults,” he said. Cheyanne Mumphrey and Jennifer Sinco Kelleher Torres said some of the hardship spread, move county into red tier THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The coronavirus pandemic has taken a harsh toll on the mental health of young Americans, according to a new poll that finds adults under 35 especially likely to report negative feelings or experience physical or emotional symptoms associated with stress and anxiety. A majority of Americans ages 18 through 34 – 56% – said they have at least sometimes felt isolated in the past month, compared with about 4 in 10 older Americans, according to the latest COVID Response Tracking Study conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago. Twenty-five percent of young adults rated their mental health as fair or poor, compared with 13% of older adults, while 56% of older adults said their mental health is excellent or very good, compared with just 39% of young adults. In the midst of the pandemic, young adults are navigating life transitions such as starting college and finding jobs, all without being able to experience normal social activities that might be especially essential for people who are less likely to have already married and started their own families. Some young people are just beginning their adult lives amid a recession, and older members of the group are already experiencing their second. Christina Torres, 32, a middle school teacher in Honolulu, postponed her June wedding and didn’t travel to her grandmother’s funeral in California because of the pandemic. She said she misses dealing with stress by going to the gym and getting together with friends. “And so it’s hard to not feel really hopeless sometimes, especially because the numbers keep going up,” she said. The study found that younger Americans also consistently show higher rates of psychosomatic symptoms, like having trouble sleeping, getting headaches or crying, compared to other age groups. The likelihood of experiencing such symptoms decreases with age. One possible explanation for the age gap could be that young adults have less experience dealing with a public health crisis, Tom Smith, who has directed NORC’s General Social Survey since 1980, said. Smith, 71, said he grew up being told not to play in the dirt because of the risk of contracting polio. “This experience facing a pandemic is completely new for most

her generation is experiencing now could be attributed to their lack of historical context, compared with her parents’ generation. “So it kind of feels like, oh my God, can this get any worse? When is it going to get better?” she said. “It doesn’t feel like it’s going to get better.” Young adults also face constant exposure to social media, which could make negative feelings about the virus even worse. The survey found that frequently watching, reading or talking about the virus is consistently linked with higher rates of negative mental health symptoms. Wayne Evans, 18, a freshman at North Carolina State University studying remotely after being sent home because of virus cases at the school, said social media provided daily reminders of COVID-19. “In some ways social media has added to my stressors, yes. Just the information overload that’s unavoidable on social media platforms can be distracting,” he said. The survey found 67% of young adults, but just 50% of those older, said they have at least sometimes felt that they were unable to control the important things in life. And 55% of 18- to 34-year-olds said they have felt difficulties piling up too high to overcome, compared with 33% of older adults. In Arizona, Desiree Eskridge, 17, decided to study remotely in California for her first year at Northern Arizona University partly because she did not want to risk spreading COVID-19 to her family, which is prone to sickness. She also worried she would get sick and have to pay back a student loan for a semester she could not finish on the campus. Eskridge said she moved into her grandparents’ house so she could still be more on her own. She said she relies on friends who are living on campus and taking the same classes to explain things she did not quite understand during lectures and has to schedule extra Zoom appointments with her professors for additional help. “It’s extremely stressful, but me being home makes it a little easier because I can do it all in my own time and my own space and I don’t have to be in this new environment where I have to learn everything all over,” she said. AP writer Colleen Slevin in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, contributed to this report. Kelleher reported from Honolulu.

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RIVERSIDE – Riverside County residents are needed for coronavirus testing to continue to help slow the spread of coronavirus, as well as help the county emerge from the state’s most restrictive purple tier. Coronavirus tests for active infections slows the spread of the disease by identifying infected individuals who can then be isolated as well as their close contacts. This process disrupts the disease, slows the spread of the disease and preserves space in our acute care hospitals. In addition, increased testing supports moving into the next level of the state’s reopening plan, red tier, that will allow more businesses, as well as schools and places of worship to reopen indoors. The county is currently designated for the purple tier, where the COVID-19 virus is considered widespread. Based on the state’s criteria, increased testing will result in a lower case rate, allowing the move to the red tier where the virus spread is considered substantial. Counties are placed within tiers because of their daily

case rate, which must be lower than seven new cases per 100,000 population, and their positivity rate, which must be lower than 8%. Riverside County reached the positivity rate that will allow it to move to the red tier, 7.8%, but the case rate remains higher than the state’s requirement. This week, the state began adjusting the case rate higher for counties that are not meeting the state’s daily average testing volume, which brought Riverside County’s case rate from 7.4 to 8.6. While Riverside County has the volume to test 4,000 people a day, only half that number have been getting tested at county and state testing sites in recent weeks. Health oﬃcials believe it is partly due to more private providers offering antigen and antibody testing, which is not calculated in the state’s testing metric for active infections. “We’ve made a lot of progress in slowing the spread of the disease and we want residents to know that more testing will help us continue to disrupt the spread of the virus,” Kim Saruwatari, director

of the Riverside University Health System – Public Health, said. “At the beginning of the pandemic, Riverside County led the state in per capita testing. We need to pick up our testing again – for both the purpose of isolating the sick and to help us safely reopen more parts of our community.” Saruwatari said those with and without symptoms are encouraged to get tested, as well as younger people who traditionally have not gotten screened at the same rate as other groups. “Testing is for everyone, regardless of immigration status or insurance, available for anyone with or without symptoms, and it is free,” V. Manuel Perez, Riverside County board chair and 4th District supervisor, said. “By getting tested, you are helping keep your family and our community healthy.” There are 13 testing sites spread throughout Riverside County, both walk-in and drive-up services. To find locations and make an appointment, go online to http:// gettested.ruhealth.org.

Protect your hearing every day TEMECULA – The saying “you don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone” is never more true than in regard to hearing. It’s easy to take hearing for granted, but even momentary hearing loss can highlight how vital it is to protect hearing. People rely on headphones or ear buds to listen to music, stream movies or participate in workrelated meetings more than ever before. Having the volume too loud can contribute to hearing loss over time. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said five in 10 young people listen to their music or other audio too loudly. Overall, 48 million people in the United States have trouble hearing in one or both of their ears. Johns Hopkins Medical Center said approximately 15% of adults 18 years of age or older report some trouble hearing, and the risk of hearing problems increases with age. Once it’s gone, hearing cannot be restored in many cases. To protect hearing and guard against future hearing loss, consider these recommendations. Ask for a baseline hearing test. It’s easier to measure hearing loss if there is a baseline by which it can be measured. During your annual physical, ask for a hearing test or a referral to an audiologist. This test can set the course for monitoring progression of any future hearing loss.

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Wear hearing protection. There are various types of hearing protection that can ﬁlter out certain levels of sound. Many earplugs, like the one’s musicians wear or those worn when attending rock concerts, can reduce the sound by approximately 25 decibels. Custom ﬁt ear plugs provide more noise reduction, in upward of 3540 decibels. They are optimal for high-noise environments, such as when mowing lawns or operating machinery, according to the hearing loss resource Hearts for Hearing. Turn down the volume. Experts recommend adhering to the 60/60 rule when enjoying audio through headphones. This suggestion is to listen with the headphones at no more than 60% volume for no more than 60 minutes a day. Earbuds fit directly next to the

eardrum and can be harmful to your hearing. If possible, choose over-the-ear headphones instead. Have custom molds made. Rather than turning up the volume, people can have custom ear molds made for use with earphones, Johns Hopkins University said. The custom ear molds will block outside noise, allowing for higher quality listening. Keep your ears dry. Moisture in the ear can cause bacteria to grow and potentially lead to infections. Towel-dry ears gently after showering or swimming. Avoid the temptation to use cotton swabs to dry the ears. For the most part, ears are self-cleaning, and using a cotton swab can push wax and cause it to become compacted in the ear canal. In addition to these tips, discuss hearing health with a doctor.

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Health Maintain braces with these simple tips TEMECULA – Many adults recall having braces as children. While braces have evolved dramatically over the last few decades, modern braces benefit teeth in much the same ways as those adults recall from their youth. Braces are often recommended to help straighten crooked teeth, correct misaligned bites and/ or address overcrowded teeth. Maintenance is essential to ensure braces are effective and provide long-lasting benefits, and the American Association of Orthodontists offered these tips to protect braces and prevent patients from developing tooth decay. Avoid certain foods. Hard, sticky, crunchy, or chewy foods should be avoided. Many candies and snacks fit that description, so parents of children with braces and

adults with braces of their own should make sure these foods are not readily available around the house. The AAO specifically mentions foods such as caramel, gummies, licorice, jelly beans and soft drinks among the foods to avoid when wearing orthodontic braces. Be extra cautious around Halloween. The days surrounding Halloween can be an especially difficult time to maintain braces. Candy is everywhere come the end of October, but people with braces must be diligent in avoiding hard-shelled peanut candies and nut-filled candies. Brush twice per day but be careful. The experts at Oral-B said that careful cleaning is required when wearing braces. Plaque bacteria can be easily trapped inside and around braces, so it’s especially

important that people with braces carefully brush each day. Removable parts, including elastics, should be removed before brushing. Clean each tooth individually in a circular motion, tilting the brush as necessary to reach small front teeth. Continue regular visits to your orthodontist as well as your dentist. Regular visits to the orthodontist are required when wearing braces. These visits are necessary so braces can be adjusted, and orthodontists can make sure there are no signs of gum disease. But Oral-B said that it’s just as important to continue visiting the dentist while wearing braces. Dentists can perform routine services designed to protect tooth surfaces from decay while wearing braces, making dental visits a vital component of

Maintenance ensures braces are eﬀective and provide long-lasting beneﬁts. Valley News/Courtesy photo

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Maintenance while wearing braces is vital to avoid disease and produce a mouthful of pearly whites.

UCSD researchers reveal how loss of single gene can promote brain tumors City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

In a study published Thursday, Sept. 10, an international team of scientists, led by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and the San Diego Branch of the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, describe how the loss of a single gene can negatively impact neural development and promote rapid brain tumor growth. Atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumors are a rare, fast-growing form of brain cancer that usually strikes children three years and younger, though they can occur in older children and adults. There are multiple treatments but no deﬁnitive standard of care, and long-term survival is poor. The cause of ATRT is primarily linked to inactivation of a gene called SMARCB1 – part of a larger complex that helps regulate gene expression and developmental processes. The study did not indicate whether anything might trigger the

inactivation of the gene. “Previous research has established that, unlike some cancers, ATRT is predominantly associated with the functional loss of a single gene – SMARCB1 – which leads to tumor development through changes in how genes are expressed rather than the combined effect of multiple gene mutations,” senior author Frank Furnari, professor of pathology, said. “ATRT is a very deadly cancer with very few effective therapies, which are complicated by the negative effects of radiation upon the child’s cognitive development. We need targeted therapeutics and to create those, we need to better understand the mechanisms driving ATRT.” Led by Furnari and first author Alison Parisian, a graduate student in Funari’s lab, the team prompted the loss of SMARCB1 in stem cells, then directed the cells to develop into neurons or into cerebral organoids – complexes of diverse nerve cells that mimic functional aspects of the developing brain in miniature.

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In doing so, they identified a relation between the loss of the gene and neural signals, which resulted in both a resistance to ﬁnal neural development and a defect in maintaining normal cell health that

showed similarity to patient tumors. “With this new information in hand, our plan is to use our ATRT model and look for therapeutic targets that will cause these tumors to fully diﬀerentiate and therefore

stop growing, which could prove to be an eﬀective future therapy for ATRT,” Parisian said. The study was published online in the journal Genes & Development.

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Practice fire safety for furry family members Family Features SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

If you have a fire escape plan in place for your home, you’re steps ahead of many Americans. According to the National Fire Protection Association, only 30% of American households have developed and practiced a home fire escape plan. It’s important for families to stay ahead of the curve and be prepared in the event of a fire. If an emergency occurs, every member of the household should be accounted for, including pets. Every year, 500,000 pets suffer from smoke inhalation and 40,000 die due to home fires, according to the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. With 90% of pet owners stating they consider their animals members of the family, according to UBS, it is important to be prepared to rescue four-legged friends when disaster strikes. “Pets are part of our families, so it’s important to recognize they’re vulnerable to the same fire risks as people,” Sharon Cooksey, Kidde’s fire safety expert, said. “There are simple ways to keep pets safe at home. Most importantly, recognize every second counts in case of fire, so pet owners should install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms as well as fire extinguishers. Make sure alarms are replaced every 10 years and fire extinguishers every 12 years.” Protect your pet – and your human family – with these tips. Minimize smoke alarm reactions. Dogs may become unsettled or anxious when a smoke alarm sounds, running and hiding rather than heading toward the door. Particularly if your pet shows signs of agitation when you test the alarm, enlist assistance from professional trainers to help your canine friend learn how to properly respond. Some websites offer online tips, too. Use window cling alerts. In an emergency, first responders need to be able to quickly assess the number of pets in a home. Consider attaching a non-adhesive decal to a window near your front door to let rescuers know how many animals are inside. Account for pets in evacuation plans. Pets should always be

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included in a family’s evacuation plan. Always involve your pets and stay aware of their typical hiding spots or safe places where they often nap, in case you must evacuate quickly. Be sure to practice your evacuation plan periodically. Also assign a family member to be responsible for each pet’s escape. Keep an emergency kit with food, medication, a leash and collars near the exit. Keep alarms current. Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms must be replaced after 10 years. In addition to testing alarms once each week, check the manufacture date on your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to make sure they’re current. If they’re older than 10 years of age, it’s time to replace them. Some options, like Kidde’s Wire-Free Interconnected Alarms,

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How radical historian’s revisionism and lies led to 2020’s unrest Jarrett Stepman / @JarrettStepman THE DAILY SIGNAL

“The violence in the streets today would have made him very happy,” says Mary Grabar, author of a book debunking radical historian Howard Zinn’s assertions about America’s past. The war on history is about overturning America’s constitutional system. So says Mary Grabar, a resident fellow at the Alexander Hamilton Institute and author of the book “Debunking Howard Zinn: Exposing the Fake History That Turned a Generation Against America.” Zinn was a radical historian whose book, “A People’s History of the United States,” has been widely inﬂuential since its ﬁrst publication in 1980. Grabar spoke at a Heritage Foundation event in late August on “The Perils of Revisionist History” as a part of an ongoing series of presentations called “The Power of Trial and Triumph.” The event’s hosts were Angela Sailor, vice president of Heritage’s Feulner Institute, and Allen C. Guelzo, a visiting fellow at Heritage’s Simon Center for American Studies. Grabar laid out how Zinn portrayed himself as a truth-teller who was debunking myths created about American history using newly uncovered sources. “He claimed to be revealing new evidence, everything from Christopher Columbus’ diary to a Harper’s Magazine article about Japanese internment camps published at the end of World War II to the Pentagon Papers,” she said. “But what I discovered in going

through Zinn’s book is, he did no such thing.” Instead, according to Grabar, Zinn distorted his sources to ﬁt his narrative, took subject matter out of context and frequently outright lifted his material from other authors. “In terms of Columbus, he mostly copied from passages quoted in a book he plagiarized, a book for high school students written by a fellow Marxist and anti-Vietnam War organizer who was not a historian, but a novelist, by the name of Hans Koning,” Grabar said. Columbus’ diary was quoted deceptively, she said. Zinn added ellipses to sentences while also clipping out entire sentences or pages to change their meaning, she said. This made Columbus seem ruthless and cruel, but the actual direct passages from Columbus tell a diﬀerent story. The missing passages, she said, show that Columbus tried to convert the Indians “through love, not force and certainly was not intent on murder or genocide as is claimed.” It wasn’t just the story of Columbus that Zinn distorted, Grabar said. He engaged in revisionism about the Vietnam War in much the same way. “The top-secret documents about Indochina were also quoted deceptively,” she said. “For example, references to fears about communist imperialism were cut off at the ends of sentences by Zinn in order to make it appear that American leaders were motivated by imperialistic greed.” Those were not just isolated distortions in Zinn’s book, she said, yet some have called his work a

“moral authority” on history. How does Zinn portray himself as a moral authority? “He does this by presenting himself as the revealer of truth, the champion of the oppressed who ﬁnally tells their story,” Grabar said. “The historians who came before him were the deceivers, he says.” On why Zinn distorted history and his goal in creating false perceptions about America’s past, Grabar said: “For Zinn, communism is the solution. He acknowledges that Stalin was an authoritarian, but points to the day when the right people will implement communism. In fact, many times, local communist governments in Europe, Central America and Vietnam have attempted to do so, only to be quashed by the American military,” according to Zinn. In Zinn’s telling, America is an exceptional country only if one sees it as exceptionally bad. Even the country’s greatest triumphs over undisputed evil are questioned, such as the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. “In fact, we did not defeat fascism during World War II, but had its, quote, ‘essential elements: militarism, racism, imperialism absorbed into our already poisoned bones,’” Grabar said of Zinn’s narrative. “In other words, we were no better than the Nazis.” What Zinn’s book does is craft a narrative to ﬁt the ideological points he was trying to make to transform society, and it’s a narrative of oppressors versus oppressed and resistance to systematic exploitation, Grabar said, adding: “This is Howard Zinn’s nar-

rative in ‘A People’s History of the United States.’ It is fraudulent history, one that uses bad sources, such as a book by a Holocaust denier, anonymous diaries, works of fiction and mythical speeches.” He plagiarizes and quotes deceptively. Inequality, oppression, police brutality, racism, sexism and injustice are presented as the inevitable outcomes of the system or the establishment. In other words, they are baked into the founding and the Constitution. Grabar noted that Zinn constantly was railing against the “system” in his book. The word system or “systemic” appears 168 times, she said. The struggle against the system is unending until that system is overthrown. According to Zinn, she said, “there is no such thing as pure fact innocent of interpretation. Behind all facts are judgments – that this fact is important and that other facts are not important.” Grabar said that Zinn pretended to choose facts about the oppressed that long were overlooked by other historians in his “bottomup” retelling of the past, but that’s off base. The problem is, she said, many of the oppressed people used as examples by Zinn are either “anonymous mouthpieces spouting communist slogans, dupes or famous Marxist radicals.” What Zinn ultimately wants, she said, is an overturning of the system. “In Zinn’s history, the only glimmer of hope comes from mass protest, and the more violent, the better. Martyrs are heroes. Riots define the civil rights movement,”

Grabar said. For Zinn, she said, voting and elections are not a solution to injustice. The “entire system is rotten and needs to be torn down.” That narrative has become disturbingly relevant in 2020 as cities across the country have been hit with mass protests, violence and unrest. “That is what is being done this summer in Portland, in Minneapolis, Kenosha and other cities across the country,” Grabar said. “Young people of all races, educational levels and economic classes are in the streets. They began with statues and monuments. They have moved on to businesses and government buildings. They are harassing people in public who refuse to join them.” That’s the unsavory result of the teaching of Zinn and those who have followed him, Grabar said. “For those who believe Zinn’s history, revolution is the only solution,” she said. “Zinn died in 2010, but the violence in the streets today would have made him very happy.” Jarrett Stepman is a contributor to The Daily Signal and co-host of “The Right Side of History” podcast. Send an email to Jarrett. He is also the author of the new book, “The War on History: The Conspiracy to Rewrite America’s Past.” Reprinted with permission. Read more at: h t t p s : / / w w w. d a i l y s i g nal.com/2020/09/13/ how-radical-historians-revisionism-and-lies-led-to-2020sunrest?utm_source=revcontent.

ally listen and shake their heads in disbelief and disgust to what was happening, I logged on to Facebook. Guess what? That false narrative, too, came from Facebook. You can argue with me, tell me how differing viewpoints proven to be false don’t necessarily mean someone is lying, they are simply seeing things from a different perspective. You can, but you’d be wrong. As we navigate this election season, with daily reports coming out of Washington D.C. regarding the (cough) inconsistencies (cough) in statements coming out of the White House, is it really any different? The president of the United States actually said – on tape – “I wanted to always play it down,” regarding the threat that COVID-19 posed to the American public. “This is deadly stuff,” the president told journalist Bob Woodward in an interview. Three days later, according to The Associated Press, the president told Fox Business, “I think the virus is going to be – it’s going to be fine.” More than 191,000 U.S. deaths later, the president went about defending his statements to Woodward, but … I guess proposing that Woodward was at fault for not do-

ing something about it at the time? “Bob Woodward had my quotes for many months,” the president said on Twitter. “If he thought they were so bad or dangerous, why didn’t he immediately report them in an eﬀort to save lives? Didn’t he have an obligation to do so? No, because he knew they were good and proper answers. Calm, no panic!” And that is what this comes down to: accountability. How can we, as a society and a community, expect people to refrain from lying and damaging our neighbors, our businesses, our cities and each other when there is ultimately no accountability for their actions? When the person individually charged with facilitating the health and well-being of our nation purposefully and negligently downplays a very real threat that he himself acknowledges for what can only be assumed to be for personal gain – how do we expect others to act? Talk about your slippery slope, America. Lying, deceiving, falsifying … that passes for making an argument and it’s wrong. Simply, unequivocally wrong. Clean it up. Jeff Pack can be reached by email at jpack@reedermedia.com.

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Did you hear the one about Starbucks?

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Were you surfing through Facebook toward the end of August and read a shocking, horrifying post about the Starbucks barista in Menifee who “refused” service to a Riverside County sheriff’s deputy? “Well, today something happened that has caused me to stop going to Starbucks,” according to the post. “My hubby went to get me coffee from the Menifee Marketplace Starbucks by Chipotle. He was in line behind a Riverside County motorcycle officer. The officer ordered two coffees, and the barista refused to fill his order. She refused him service because he was an officer. The officer walked out.”

Did you click on the post and use an “angry” emoji to show your disdain for such behavior? Did you post a “back the blue” meme to show your support for the denied police officer? Did you share the post with all your friends and call on them to boycott that Starbucks location? Did you? Well, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Association, nothing of the sort ever happened. The Facebook user, seemingly a well-meaning mother of three in Menifee, appeared to have posted something that wasn’t entirely true or couldn’t be proven to be true. “Starbucks opened an investigation claim to determine if a Riverside County motor deputy had a negative experience in one of their stores,” the sheriff’s union said. “The Starbucks investigation included review of the store’s security footage, talking to their store partners and customers. Careful review of the investigation did not substantiate the claims made in the Facebook post.” In an official statement, the association said they attempted to contact the individual who made the claims but received no response. As far as I can find, the person in question has not responded to the sheriff’s investigation’s findings.

Wait, let me stop there. Starbucks and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Association actually investigated a claim – a claim that came from Facebook – that one of their deputies was denied service at a Starbucks. Astounding. This is what we are spending our time on these days? This is how many find their value in society, by making wild claims not based in facts or proof of any kind in order to call attention to an injustice that actually never happened. These are the people that influence your thoughts, beliefs and actions – if they are effective in their storytelling. Heck, it’s how I do it. Everything I report on, however, actually has facts and a timeline and is based in reality. Listen, this is just par for the course. This is America now. If people aren’t hearing you, if the public isn’t listening to your perspective and viewpoint … lie. It happened in August at the Temecula City Council, which I wrote about two weeks ago, when dozens and dozens of people pushed a false narrative that the council had been considering defunding the police. As I sat and watched that meeting, seeing council members actu-

Now it’s up to the governor

Assemblymember Marie Waldron SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

With the final adjournment of the California Legislature Monday, Aug. 31, hundreds of bills were forwarded to the governor, who now has until Wednesday, Sept. 30, to decide their fate. There’s often lots of controversy in Sacramento, but contrary to what may be a common impression, many bills pass with overwhelming support from both parties. This session was no diﬀerent. For example, we passed Assembly Bill 1710, written by Assemblymember

Jim Wood, D-Santa Rosa, to allow pharmacists to administer FDAapproved COVID-19 vaccines. We also passed Assembly Bill 1577, written by Assemblymember Autumn Burke, D-Inglewood, conforming state law to federal law to exclude CARES Act and Paycheck Protection Program loans from state income taxes. Senate Bill 1447, written by Sen. Steven Bradford, D-Gardena, provides tax credits for small businesses that hire new employees, and in another eﬀort to help workers and small businesses, we passed Assembly Bill 1731, written by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horvath, D-Encinitas, to ease the availability of the work sharing program so that workers can remain on the job. And Senate Bill 872, written by Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, expands homeowners’ insurance protections during states of emergencies. Bills impacting animal welfare included Senate Bill 573, written by Sen. Ling Ling Chang, R-Diamond Bar, which requires microchipping of shelter dogs and cats, along with Assembly Bill 1974, written by Assembly members Adam Gray,

D-Merced, and Edwin Chau, DMonterey Park, to help protect and advance the health, safety, welfare and aftercare of race horses. We passed Senate Bill 803, which I co-wrote with Sen. Jim Beall, D-San Jose, to support a mental health peer specialist certiﬁcation program for counties that wish to help workers dealing with mental health or substance abuse issues. Other bipartisan bills included Assembly Bill 2421, written by Assemblymember Bill Quirk, DHayward, a bill to speed installation of stand-by generators for cell towers in hard-pressed rural areas, and Assembly Bill 1138, written by James Gallagher, R-Yuba City, to require parental consent before an online user account can be created for a child. It’s now up to the governor to decide the fate of these bills. If you’d like to request than any bill be signed or vetoed, the governor’s oﬃce can be reached at https://govapps.gov.ca.gov/gov40mail/. Assembly Republican Leader Marie Waldron, R-Escondido, represents the 75th Assembly District in the California Legislature,

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Shana Tova

Roger Cohen SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Jews worldwide will be wishing each other, “Shana Tova,” a happy and healthy New Year with the stress on remaining healthy during the coronavirus pandemic. The Jewish New Year, known as Rosh Hashanah, which means “head of the year,” is observed for two days. Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown Friday, Sept. 18, an ends at sundown Sunday, Sept. 20. In Judaism, people believe that it is the year 5781, and it has been 5781 years since the creation of the world. Maybe you have seen a picture or hears someone sound a shofar by blowing it? I still have the ﬁrst shofar that I bought in Israel 40 years ago. When I bought it, I had images in my head of blowing my shofar so loud that I could bring down Jericho’s walls like Joshua. Rosh Hashanah is known as a time of “loud blasts” and a day of remembrance. Leviticus 23:24

said, “Say to the Israelites, ‘On the first day of the seventh month, you are to have a day of Sabbath rest, a sacred assembly commemorated with trumpet blasts.’” As the Torah said, Jews should sound the shofar and observe a Sabbath rest. Historically, Rosh Hashanah was likely established in the sixth century B.C.E., and shows up in the Mishna, a Jewish code of law, after 200 C.E. Repentance Rosh Hashanah is the beginning of the Ten Days of Awe – a time for solemn self-examination and meditation with repentance. It is a period of communal self-examination as well. Rosh Hashanah is the judgment day of humankind. According to the Jewish Talmud, the righteous are granted another year of life, the wicked are slated for destruction and the ordinary people are given until Yom Kippur to mend their ways and merit another year in Talmud Rosh Hashanah 16b. Repentance and changing a person’s behavior is fundamental to Judaism. As a symbolism of repentance and casting away one’s sins, Jews perform a ceremony of Tashlich, which means “cast off.” This ceremony emerged after the Talmudic period, roughly 70 C.E. to 500 C.E., as a way to visualize the lesson of the concept of “forgiveness of sins.” This ceremony usually takes place near a stream of flowing

water. Diﬀerent Jewish communities have embraced various ways of performing the Tashlich ceremony, but the intent is to cast away your sins into the living water. During Tashlich, we recite Micah 7:18-19. The scripture said, “Who is a God like you? Forgiving iniquity and remitting transgression; who has not maintained his wrath forever against the remnant of his own people, because he loves graciousness. He will take us back in love; he will cover up our iniquities, you will hurl all our sins into the depths of the sea.” After Rosh Hashanah, there is a period called the Ten Days of

Repentance, which is the 10-day period beginning on Rosh Hashanah and ending on Yom Kippur. This period, the sages said, is when the prophet proclaimed in Isaiah 55:6, “Seek God when he is to be found; call on him when he is near.” Psalm 130, Avinu Malkeinu and other special inserts and additions are included in the daily prayers during these days. Jews seek a better relationship with God and with the people in their community. During Rosh Hashanah, they take the time to cast away their sins and seek a spiritual renewal for the next year. It is a time to reﬂect upon their relationship with God.

If you are not in the place you want to be – make a change. I urge all people to seek a period of introspection, reﬂection and shedding of their sins and focus on living a better life. Roger Cohen is a military veteran and a university lecturer in Southern California, specializing in ethics, religious studies and political science. Follow him at http://www. facebook.com/ProfessorRoger. Congregation B’nai Chaim oﬀers services to Jewish and interfaith families and is located at 29500 Via Princesa in Murrieta. For more information, visit http://www. bnaichaim.com.

God wants to do 6 new things in your life

Zachary Elliott SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

My father has worked hard as a landscaper for over 40 years. As you can imagine, it has taken a signiﬁcant toll on his body. It’s no surprise that his body is tired, especially when you consider that he’s been thrown from a tractor, rolled his truck, fallen out of trees and oﬀ roofs and ladders. As a result, he recently underwent shoulder replacement surgery. The doctors literally took out his old worn-out shoulder and

put in a brand-new one. Crazy! I think they even shipped it in from Amazon Prime. OK, maybe not. The bottom line is that it was time for my father to get a new shoulder. The old needed to go so that his body could function properly again. It was weighing him down and keeping him from his full potential. The same can be said in our spiritual lives. Over the years, some things get old, worn-out and can hinder us from reaching our full potential. Maybe it’s a past hurt, poor life choice or just being spiritually tired. It can all leave us feeling pretty hopeless. The good news is that we don’t have to stay that way. We have a great physician in Jesus Christ who takes our old worn-out, nogood parts and replaces them with something new... something better. Here are six new things God wants to do in your life right now. God wants to make a new river in your desert. Isaiah 43:18-19 said, “Forget the

former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing. Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” In this verse, Isaiah is prophesying about the coming of Jesus. He said that your past might be a desert, but our future becomes a ﬂowing river with Jesus. God wants to make you a new creation. 2 Corinthians 5:17 said, “If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here.” God likes new things. Making you new in Christ is one of his top priorities. And he never makes an inferior product. God wants to give you a new heart. Ezekiel 36:26 said that when you come to God, “(He) 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.”

You cannot be a new creation without a new heart. That’s where God starts every time. God wants to grant you new mercies every morning. Lamentations 3:22-23 said, “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” I love this verse. It reminds me that when I get tired and wornout, our God never does. Always remember His love for you never stops, and every day he pours out new mercies on you. God wants to give you a new song. Isaiah 96:1-4 said, “Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples. For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise.” There’s something supernatural

that happens when believers sing a song of worship to the Lord. Never underestimate the power of worshiping when life is feeling old. God wants to give you new joy. Isaiah 61:3 said that God wants to give you, “a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.” This verse is packed full of the new things God wants to do in your life. Joy is just one of them. Let him ﬁll you with that joy today. Don’t grow weary. God’s not done with you yet. Zachary Elliott is the lead pastor of Fusion Christian Church in Temecula. For more information, visit https://www.fusionchristianchurch.com, https://fourminutefaithbuilder.com or ﬁnd them on Instagram.

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Regular Happenings Hamilton High School – Find out what is happening using Hamilton’s online calendar at http:// www.hamiltonbobcats.net/apps/ events/calendar/. Hamilton Museum – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays at 39991 Contreras Road in Anza. For more information, call 951-763-1350 or visit http://www. hamiltonmuseum.org. Check out group on Facebook at “HamiltonMuseum-and-Ranch-Foundation.” Health, exercise, resources and recovery meetings Narcotics Anonymous Meeting – 6 p.m. Every Tuesday at Shepherd Of The Valley Church, 56095 Pena Road, in Anza. Open participation. Veterans’ Gathering Mondays – 9-11 a.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 39075 Contreras Road, in Anza. Men and women veterans come to share and help each other deal with posttraumatic stress disorder and other difficulties. Call John Sheehan at 951-923-6153. If you need an advocate to help with VA beneﬁts, call Ronnie Imel at 951-659-9884. The Most Excellent Way – Christ-centered recovery program for all kinds of addiction meets Fridays from 7-8:30 p.m. and Tuesdays from 8-10 a.m. Program is court approved; child care is provided. Transportation help is available. The group meets at 58050 Highway 371; the cross street is Kirby Road in Anza. AA Men’s Meeting – 7 p.m. Meetings take place Thursdays at 39551 Kirby Road in Anza, south of Highway 371. Alcoholics Anonymous – 8 p.m. Wednesday evenings at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road in Anza. For more information, call 951-763-4226. Bereaved Parents of the USA – The Aguanga-Anza Chapter of BPUSA will hold its meetings 6 p.m. on the ﬁrst and third Wednesday of each month at 49109 Lakeshore Blvd. in Aguanga. For more information, contact chapter leader Linda Hardee at 951-551-2826. Fit after 50 – Free “Fit after 50” exercise class takes place every Tuesday and Friday, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at Anza Community Hall. Chair aerobics helps with coordination, balance and increased muscle tone. No jumping required; wear gym shoes and bring water. For more information, call leader Teresa Hoehn at 951-751-1462. Free Mobile Health Clinic – Open every third Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointment is needed. Uninsured may only be seen in the Anza Community Hall’s parking lot or inside the hall. Medication Assistance and Treatment for Opioid Dependence – Get treatment for heroin addiction. Transportation to the clinic is provided. For more information, contact Borrego Health’s Anza Community Health Center, 58581 Route 371, in Anza. For more information, call 951-7634759. Food ministries F.U.N. Group weekly food ministry – Deliveries arrive noon Thursdays at the Anza Community Hall. To order a paid box and

help feed those who can’t afford to pay, drop off payment and cash donations by Thursday at 1:30 p.m., to ERA Excel Realty, 56070 Highway 371, in Anza. Pay inside or drop off during the day in the red box outside. To drop it off, put name and request on an envelope with payment inside. A $30 box has about $100 worth of food and feeds six people. Half boxes are available for $15. Food is delivered once a week to those who cannot find a ride. For more information, call Bill Donahue at 951-288-0903. Living Hope Christian Fellowship Community Dinner – 1 p.m. Dinners are held the last Sunday of the month at the Anza Community Hall. All are welcome. Donations of time, money, etc. are always welcome. Food for the Faithful – 8 a.m. The food bank hands out food the last Friday of the month until the food is gone. The clothes closet will be open too. Emergency food handed out as needed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. FFF is a non-denominational nonprofit. All in need are welcome; call Esther Barragan at 951-763-5636. Bible Studies The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Anza – Sunday Sacrament is held 10 a.m.; Sunday School is 11 a.m. Priesthood/Relief Society meets noon; Wednesday Boy Scouts gathers 6 p.m. and Youth Night is 7 p.m. For more information, call Ruiz at 951-445-7180 or Nathan at 760-399-0727. The Wednesday Genealogy/Family History Class, 5-8 p.m., is open to the public at 39075 Contreras Road in Anza. Native Lighthouse Fellowship – 10 a.m. The group meets the first Saturday of the month, and breakfast is served. All are welcome to fellowship together at the “Tribal Hall” below the casino in Anza. For more information, call Nella Heredia at 951-763-0856. Living Hope Bible Study – 8-10 a.m. Tuesdays at Living Hope Christian Fellowship, 58050 Highway 371, in Anza. All are welcome. For more information, call Pastor Kevin at 951-763-1111. Anza RV Clubhouse – 7 p.m., the second Wednesday of the Month, Pastor Kevin officiates at 41560 Terwilliger Road in Anza. Monthly Christian Men’s Breakfast – 9 a.m. Breakfast takes place the fourth Saturday of each month and rotates to different locations. Contact Jeff Crawley at 951763-1257 for more information. Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church – 10 a.m. Weekly Wednesday Bible study takes place at 56095 Pena Road in Anza. Call 951-763-4226 for more information. Valley Gospel Chapel – 7 a.m. Saturday Men’s Study meets weekly with breakfast usually served at 43275 Chapman Road in the Terwilliger area of Anza. For more information, call 951763-4622. Anza First Southern Baptist Church – 9 a.m. The church offers Sunday school for all ages with a 10:30 a.m. worship service and 6 p.m. for prayer and Bible study. Youth ministry meets Mondays from 6-8 p.m. The women’s Bible study meets Thursdays at 10 a.m., but it is on hiatus through

the summer. Celebrate Recovery meets Fridays; doors open at 5:30 p.m. with large group meeting, 6-7 p.m.; small group share, 7-8 p.m. and Cross Talk Cafe, 8-8:30 p.m. Church is located at 39200 Rolling Hills Road in Anza. For more information, contact at 951-7634937, anzabptistchurch@gmail. com or http://www.anzabaptistchurch.com. Clubs TOPS Meeting – Take Off Pounds Sensibly support group meets Wednesdays weekly. Weigh in at 8:30 a.m., meeting at 8:45 a.m. at Thompson Hall at the Anza Baptist Church, 39200 Rolling Hills Road, in Anza. For more information, visit 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 third Saturday of each month at various locations. Share art, ideas and participate in shows. Guests 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 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 951763-5611 for information. Redshank Riders – 7 p.m. Backcountry horsemen meet at the Little Red Schoolhouse in Anza, the second Thursday of each month. Visit http://www. redshankriders.com or call Carol Schmuhl for membership information at 951-663-6763. Anza Thimble Club – The club meets the first Thursday of the month at Valley Gospel Chapel, 43275 Chapman Road in Anza. The social hour is 11:30 a.m., and lunch is served at noon. Contact Carol Wright at (951) 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 Farrell Gas. 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 Valley Municipal Advisory Council – 7 p.m. Second Wednesday of each odd month at Anza Community Hall. Group serves as local liaisons to the county from the community. For more information, call 951-805-6800. 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.

AEC promotes Youth Community Corps Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

Anza Electric Cooperative Inc. is partnering with the Riverside County’s Youth Community Corps to provide internships for local young people. This program is an opportunity for participants to get paid while learning skills that can be added to their resumes for future career opportunities. The program is funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. Participants are paid by the county based on hours worked for periods covering six weeks or 12 weeks. The funding is set to expire Nov. 30, so the AEC encouraged anyone between the ages of 16-24 who is interested to apply as soon as possible. The Riverside County Work-

force Development Board provides oversight for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act programs within the county. The WDB acts as a catalyst to provide seamless services among various workforce programs and provides community leadership around workforce issues. Six Youth Opportunity Centers are located in Indio, Perris, Lake Elsinore, Moreno Valley, Hemet and Rubidoux. Workforce funds allocated to the WDB support job training, placement and business services delivered at these locations. For questions, email youthcorps@rivco.org or contact them at https://rivcoworkforce.com/. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

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Praying mantises advance on Anza Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

Stealthy hunters are coming out in droves in the gardens and orchards of the Anza Valley. Praying mantises are stalking their insect prey while helping to control pests on vegetables and fruit. Stagmomantis californica, the common California mantis, is native to the western United States. This species is most often observed, but there are also three other types living in the region – European, Chinese and Mediterranean mantises. Some species of praying mantises are used as pest control in California. They have also been kept as pets. However, the California mantis is native to the state. The praying mantis is a merciless hunter. They prey – not pray – on other insects, small birds and reptiles, invertebrates, amphibians and even other mantises. These

creatures are famous for being cannibalistic. Mantids can consume prey twice their size and can often be observed munching happily away at an insect much larger than themselves. Their forelegs are raptor-like and are used to grasp and manipulate prey. The reference to “praying” comes from the shape of their forelegs, which when at rest, appear like the insect is praying. Praying mantises come in a variety of colors, from gray, to tan, to blue-green and a medium pale green to lime green. Their coloration helps them hide from their victims, as well as predators such as birds. The carnivorous nature of these insects is what created a demand with farmers and gardeners for mantises. They can be commercially purchased in large quantities and used as nature’s pest control. For decades, they have helped

farmers control crop-eating pests naturally. But their meals can include beneficial insects such as butterflies and bees. Mantises have even been known to catch hummingbirds. Their benefits, however, outweigh their drawbacks as eaters of pests. Praying mantises reproduce by laying eggs. After mating, the female lays egg cases that are cemented to a stem or leaf, and at times, fence posts and walls. The egg case contains about 100 to 200 eggs that hatch into nymphets. They have no larval stage and look just like tiny adults. They grow rapidly, along with their appetite while they hunt and eat voraciously. The late summer and fall are prime times to spot adult praying mantises as they creep about, silently looking for their next meal. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

A praying mantis hunts in a garden in Anza. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo

FEDS from page AVO-1 Deputies also discovered a butane honey oil lab on the grounds. According to the Department of Justice, butane honey or hash oil labs are highly dangerous facilities used to extract THC from marijuana, using butane – a highly ﬂammable gas, posing a ﬁre and explosion risk to nearby residences. “During the investigation of this incident, it was determined that this residence was an obvious large-scale illegal marijuana cultivation and processing center,” Bianco said. “We believe at this time that there were multiple suspects.” Investigators seized more than 1,000 pounds of marijuana and several hundred live mari-

juana plants. Street value was estimated at between $1 to $5 million, he said. “We have asked for help from our federal partners,” Bianco said. “We are actively working with them for any leads we may come up with and evidence processing they can help us with. “It was a large-scale operation, obviously illegal, like almost every grow in our mountain communities. This was not a small operation – this was a very organized crime type of an operation,” he said. They believe it could have been a rental property, the sheriﬀ said. “So far in 2020, this is our eighth call of a homicide with 14 victims, dealing strictly with marijuana,” Bianco said. “Marijuana is not a victimless crime. We at the

sheriﬀ’s department are enforcing these illegal marijuana grows with our search warrants and conﬁscating illegal marijuana and taking these properties if we can.” Bianco promised increased enforcement activities. The victims in the shooting were located around or in one of the dwellings located on the large property. All seven victims and witnesses were Laotian, Bianco said. Laotian involvement in illegal marijuana harvesting has grown over the last decade in California, he said. “This is not going to be an easy investigation. It will span multiple states, which is why we have reached out and included our federal partners to assist us,” Bianco said.

Deputies responded to a 911 call of an assault with a deadly weapon at a residence in the 45000 block of Highway 371 early Monday morning, where they discovered seven shooting victims. Six died at the scene as a result of their injuries, and one woman succumbed to her wounds at a nearby hospital. Deputies searched the surrounding area, but the suspect or suspects remain outstanding. Investigators from the Riverside County Sheriﬀ’s Department Central Homicide Unit and Hemet Station responded and assumed the investigation. Sheriff’s department officials said the shooting appeared to be an isolated incident, and there is no threat to the general public. “Evidence located at the scene indicated the location was being

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used to manufacture and harvest an illicit marijuana operation,” Riverside County Sheriﬀ’s Sgt. Richard Carroll said. California broadly legalized recreational marijuana sales in January 2018, but the illegal market has continued in part because hefty legal marijuana taxes send consumers looking for better deals in the illicit market. The Riverside County Sheriﬀ’s Department urged anyone with information regarding the incident to contact Central Homicide Investigator Paz at 951-955-2777. The shooting remains under investigation. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

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National forests close due to extreme fire conditions Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

With unprecedented and historic fire conditions throughout the state, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region announced a temporary closure of all 18 national forests in California. The Forest Service closed eight National Forests Monday evening, Sept. 7, and explosive growth of fires throughout California during the day and late evening Sept. 8, led to a decision to close all the parks temporarily. This decision will be reevaluated daily as conditions change, officials said. “The number of large fires and extreme fire behavior we are seeing across the state is historic,” regional forester Randy Moore said. “These temporary closures are necessary to protect the public and our firefighters, and we will keep them in place until conditions improve and we are confident that National Forest visitors can recreate safely. I ask all Californians and visitors to take these closures and evacuations seriously for their own safety and to allow our firefighters to focus on the mission of safely suppressing these fires.” Additionally, the Bureau of Land Management said that a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail managed by the bureau has also been temporarily closed due to the Valley Fire currently burning in the Lawson Valley and Japatul areas in San Diego County. The closure

impacts approximately 10.5 miles of trail between Highway 94 near the community of Campo and the U.S. Forest Service – Cleveland National Forest boundary on Hauser Mountain in San Diego County. “The number of large wildfires and extreme fire behavior in California and Oregon is historic. What this means, in essence, is that now is not the time to be hiking or backpacking on the Pacific Crest Trail in these states. Please take these closures and the ongoing risk of extreme fire events seriously and stay off the trail,” a representative of the Top of the State Unit of the Backcountry Horsemen of California said. It is critical that all Californians and national forest visitors follow the closures and restrictions for their own safety and the safety of firefighters. With the current fire activity across the west, fire resources are engaged in multiple incidents already and may not have the capacity to suppress new fire starts. With the combination of significant wind, extreme heat and dry vegetation, any new fire will likely exhibit extreme behavior. It can create dangerous evacuation situations, especially for campers within the forests. The safety of the public and firefighters remains the Forest Service’s top priority. “While the off-road community is upset that our recreating areas are closed, we understand the importance of closing the forests,”

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Resources are stretched to the limit as unprecedented fire weather and new wildfire starts cause National Forest closures. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo

Lorenzo Loche, oﬀ-road enthusiast, said. “With the unprecedented conditions we’ve been experiencing, it’s vital we do everything in our power to protect what we have. We love being out in nature and on the trails and we must do everything to protect that.” The Forest Service manages 18 national forests in the Paciﬁc Southwest Region, which encompasses over 20 million acres across California, and assists forest landowners in California, Hawaii and

the U.S. Aﬃliated Paciﬁc Islands. National forests supply 50% of the water in California and form the watershed of most major aqueducts and more than 2,400 reservoirs throughout the state. “The off-roading community uses these forest trails more than most,” Jayson Simmons said. “The trail is more than a rough dirt road. It’s a place where families spend quality time together, where memories are made. We enjoy the beautiful world that God gave us.

We must protect these resources.” Citizens with speciﬁc questions within their area may call their local forests for more information. For more information, visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/R5. To learn more about the Bureau of Land Management, visit them at https://go.usa.gov/xGZ5C. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

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The second phase of the array will produce 1.5 gigawatts when completed. For more information on SunAnza, call the AEC at 951-763-4333 or visit http:/www.anzaelectric. org/content/sunanza or http:// www.anzaelectric.org/. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

tuned for more to come.” The 8,700 solar panels in the ﬁrst phase are producing 2 megawatts of power each day, which saves the AEC more than $100,000 per year in supplied power costs. These savings are passed on to the membership of the cooperative. While solar consists of a diverse combination of technologies, there

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Crews begin the deﬂation process on this hot air balloon that landed at Lake Riverside Estates.

The deﬂated hot air balloon, or envelope, rests in a protective tarp in Lake Riverside Estates.

BALLOONS from page AV O- 1 times they know we are coming before people do.” Bradley answered questions from residents, sharing his love of piloting the flying machines. California Dreamin Balloon Adventures offers flights out of Temecula wine country. Sunset flights take off down by the sea in Del Mar. Crews in the chase trucks attended each balloon as it touched down and the pilot allowed the hot air to leave the balloon, called the envelope. It causes the structure

to deﬂate and slowly sink to the ground, ending the ﬂight. The prevailing winds that morning delivered the aerial adventurers to Lake Riverside Estates. Luxury vans arrived to escort the guests back to a winery for more adventures. To discover more about California Dreamin Balloon Adventures, visit them at http://www.facebook.com/ CaliforniaDreaminBalloonAdventures. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia.com.

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The hot air balloon gondola waits to be secured for loading and transport back to Temecula.

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Black scholar defends Founders on racism

Harold Pease, Ph.D. SPECIAL TO ANZA VALLEY OUTLOOK

It seems that all the anarchists who pelt law enforcement with bricks, bottles, lasers and fireworks and set buildings and automobiles aﬁre in many major cities in the United States in their revolution to bring socialism to the country have turned on the very authors of their freedom, the Founding Fathers. Would that they had been born in Russia under Josef Stalin, Germany under Adolf Hitler or China under Mao Zedong? Had they been able to escape those tyrannies, they would be strong defenders of the Constitution. That slavery was a part of U.S. history and world history cannot be denied. It runs through the Bible. Joseph was sold into slavery in Egypt by his broth-

ers. It ran through Africa long before Europeans began trading with them. The warring tribes sold their vanquished neighbors. And what did Africans sell to the Dutch ships off shore in exchange for the new knives, pots and pans – their neighbors? Slavery could have never gained a foothold on the continent had the Africans resisted it. For the agrarian South, it developed gradually from 1619 on, out of the indentured servitude economy. It cannot be understood absent from its cultural and economic context. Anarchists do not care about cultural context; they seek only an excuse to destroy. Only the uninformed do not know it. Still, none of this context justifies slavery, and it never gained a foothold in the northern colonies. But I am a White person, thus to “real” racists, that is those that would notice I am White, I am not qualified to write in defense of the “White” Founding Fathers. Instead, enlist Black intellectual Walter E. Williams, professor of economics at George Mason University, to defend the Founders in his article “Attacking Our Nation’s Founders,” April 13, 2016. The “founders as racist argument” was first brought to his Christian college by socialist Bernie Sanders, and the falsehoods within it had to be confronted. Williams said, “Our Founding Fathers struggled mightily over the issue of slavery. Let us look at some of that struggle.

“George Washington said, ‘I can only say that there is not a man living who wishes more sincerely than I do, to see a plan adopted for the abolition of it.’ Thomas Jeﬀerson, John Jay, Patrick Henry and others were highly critical of slavery, describing it as a ‘disease of ignorance,’ ‘an inconsistency not to be excused’ and a ‘lamentable evil.’ George Mason said, ‘The augmentation of slaves weakens the states, and such a trade is diabolical in itself and disgraceful to mankind.’ James Madison, in a speech at the 1787 Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, declared, ‘We have seen the mere distinction of color made in the most enlightened period of time, a ground of the most oppressive dominion ever exercised by man over man.’ Benjamin Rush said, ‘Domestic slavery is repugnant to the principles of Christianity. It is rebellion against the authority of a common Father.’” Slavery reared its ugly head in the Constitutional Convention. An unspoken concern was whether the land was to become one nation or two? If one, then for a time at least, compromise had to prevail. Williams said, “In their eﬀort to create a union, the delegates at the Constitutional Convention had to negotiate many contentious, deal-breaking issues. Slavery was chief among them. Southern states made clear that they would not vote to ratify a constitution that abolished slavery or ended the slave trade. Northern delegates

wanted to end slave trading and did not want slaves counted at all for congressional apportionment. Southern delegates wanted slaves counted as whole people. That would have given the South greater political power in the House of Representatives.” The astute professor said, “Convention delegate James Wilson offered a compromise whereby each slave would be counted as threeﬁfths of a person for the purposes of determining the number of representatives a state would have in the House. This rule applied only to slaves. Freemen, whether Black or White, would be counted as whole people. The Three-Fifths Compromise was not a statement about human worth; it was an attempt to reduce the pro-slavery representation in Congress. By including only three-ﬁfths of the total number of slaves in congressional calculations, Southern states were actually being denied a greater number of representatives in Congress and hence electoral votes for selecting a president.” The most amazing compromise of the Constitution was that our Founding Fathers got the South “to set 1808 as the year to abolish the slave trade.” Not slavery, but the slave trade. The abolition of slavery would come following a Civil War 53 years later at the cost of 360,222 northerners who died and many others. Williams said, “There’s little question that slavery is an abomi-

nation and a gross violation of human rights, but the founders had to decide whether there would be a union or not. Had morality been their sole guide, they might have taken a hardened, nonnegotiable stand against slavery, but then the Constitution would have never been ratiﬁed and a union would not have been formed. “Ignorance of our history, coupled with an inability to think critically, has provided considerable ammunition for those who want to divide us in pursuit of their agenda. Their agenda is to undermine the legitimacy of our Constitution in order to gain greater control over our lives. Their main targets are the nation’s youths. The teaching establishment at our public schools and colleges is being used to undermine American values,” Williams said. No wonder the enemies of liberty, like Sanders, exclude the whole story and push this false narrative. Blacks too have greatly beneﬁted from the Constitution. Dr. Harold Pease is a syndicated columnist and an expert on the United States Constitution. He has dedicated his career to studying the writings of the Founding Fathers and to applying that knowledge to current events. He taught history and political science from this perspective for over 30 years at Taft College. To read more of his weekly articles, visit http://www.LibertyUnderFire.org.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202008396 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CALIFORNIA CABINET CENTERS 24255 Conejo Dr. Quail Valley, CA 92587 County: Riverside California Cabinet Center, 24255 Conejo Dr. Quail Valley, CA 92587 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 July 15, 2005 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: Pamela Dorothy Dunn, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/10/2020 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: 3218 PUBLISHED: August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202008759 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. DESIGNWORKS 2. CREATIVE INDUSTRIES 7611 Hillside St., Corona, CA 92881 County: Riverside Toshia-Felihkatubbee, 7611 Hillside St., Corona, CA 92881 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 08/10/2020 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Toshia-Felihkatubbee Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/21/2020 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: 3220 PUBLISHED: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202008130 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NEXUS BEAUTY SUPPLIES 11801 Pierce St, Suite 200, Riverside, CA 92505 Mailing address: 4756 N. Elmwood Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004 County: Riverside Young Ho Kim, 4756 N. Elmwood Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 01/01/2018 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: Young Ho Kim Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/04/2020 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: 3221 PUBLISHED: August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202008338 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LUX TRADING 4193 Flatrock Drive, Suite 200, Riverside, CA 92505 Mailing address: 4170 Admiralty Way Ste 324, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 County: Riverside Yu Chong Jun, 4170 Admiralty Way Ste 324, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 01/01/2018 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: Yu Chong Jun Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/06/2020 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: 3222 PUBLISHED: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202008380 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KIDDECO 11801 Pierce St, Suite 200, Riverside, CA 92505 Mailing address: 267 S San Pedro Ste 208, Los Angeles, CA 90012 County: Riverside Oh Sub Kwon, 267 S San Pedro St Suite 208, Los Angeles, CA 90012 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 04/01/2018 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: Oh Sub Kwon Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/07/2020 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: 3223 PUBLISHED: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202008451 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FASHION CLOUD 4193 Flatrock Drive, Suite 200, Riverside, CA 92505 Mailing address: 4333 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019 County: Riverside Nathan -- Kwak, 4333 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 01/01/2017 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: Nathan -- Kwak Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/11/2020 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: 3226 PUBLISHED: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202008501 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FASHION AVE 11801 Pierce St, Ste 200, Riverside, CA 92505 Mailing address: 3055 W 12th St, Los Angeles, CA 90006 County: Riverside Mihong - Park, 3055 W 12th St, Los Angeles, CA 90006 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 01/01/2018 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: Mihong Park Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/13/2020 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: 3227 PUBLISHED: September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202008389 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FASHIONGO 4193 Flatrock Drive, Suite 200, Riverside, CA 92505 Mailing address: 267 S San Pedro St Suite 208, Los Angeles, CA 90012 County: Riverside Sun Eun Soung, 267 S San Pedro St Suite 208, Los Angeles, CA 90012 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 05/15/2018 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: Sun Eun Soung Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/07/2020 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: 3224 PUBLISHED: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202008433 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VISIGHT 4193 Flatrock Drive, Suite 200, Riverside, CA 92505 Mailing address: 1240 Lucerne Blvd Suite B1, Los Angeles, CA 90019 County: Riverside Chang Min Im, 1240 Lucerne Blvd Suite B1, Los Angeles, CA 90019 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 05/01/2018 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: Chang Min Im Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/10/2020 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: 3225 PUBLISHED: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202008513 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PHOENIX TRADING 11801 Pierce St, Suite 200, Riverside, CA 92505 Mailing address: 19131 Pilario St, Rowland Heights, CA 91748 County: Riverside Hyun Jung Lee, 19131 Pilario St, Rowland Heights, CA 91748 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 02/01/2018 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: Hyun Jung Lee Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/13/2020 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: 3228 PUBLISHED: September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 2020

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT F i le N umber: R - 2020085 7 7 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BEBY CLOTHING 817 5 L i moni te Ave Sui te A, R i versi d e, C A 9 25 09 Mailing address: 356 S. Western Ave Ste #108A, L os Ang eles, C A 9 0020 C ounty: R i versi d e Kathy – Cho, 356 S. Western Ave Ste #108A, Los Ang eles, C A 9 0020 T h i s busi ness i s cond ucted by an I nd i vi d ual R eg i st rant commenced to transa ct busi ness und er the fictitious name listed above on 03/01/2017 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. ( A reg i st rant wh o d eclares 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 d ollars ( $ 1,000) .) Registrant: Kathy Cho Statement was filed with the County Clerk of R i versi d e C ounty on 08/ 14 / 2020 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 OR I G I N AL ST AT E M E N T ON F I L E I N M Y OF F I C E . PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3229 PUBLISHED: September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT F i le N umber: R - 2020087 5 3 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: OMJU COSMETICS 7 121 M ag noli a Ave, R i versi d e, C A 9 25 04 M ai li ng ad d ress: 122 S St And rews P l Sui te 3 3 8, L os Ang eles, C A 9 0004 C ounty: R i versi d e Howard Jason Lee, 122 S Saint Andrews Pl Suite 3 3 8, L os Ang eles, C A 9 0004 T h i s busi ness i s cond ucted by an I nd i vi d ual R eg i st rant commenced to transa ct busi ness und er the fictitious name listed above on 05/01/2017 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. ( A reg i st rant wh o d eclares 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 d ollars ( $ 1,000) .) Registrant: Howard Jason Lee Statement was filed with the County Clerk of R i versi d e C ounty on 08/ 20/ 2020 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 OR I G I N AL ST AT E M E N T ON F I L E I N M Y OF F I C E . PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3230 PUBLISHED: September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT F i le N umber: R - 2020085 22 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SALT CLOTHING 3 6 10 C entral Ave Sui te 4 00, R i versi d e, C A 9 25 06 M ai li ng ad d ress: 184 12 M ari a P l, C erri tos, C A 9 07 03 C ounty: R i versi d e Mi Sung Kim, 18412 Maria Pl, Cerritos, CA 90703 T h i s busi ness i s cond ucted by an I nd i vi d ual R eg i st rant commenced to transa ct busi ness und er the fictitious name listed above on 04/01/2017 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. ( A reg i st rant wh o d eclares 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 d ollars ( $ 1,000) .) Registrant: Mi Sung Kim Statement was filed with the County Clerk of R i versi d e C ounty on 08/ 13 / 2020 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 OR I G I N AL ST AT E M E N T ON F I L E I N M Y OF F I C E . PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3231 PUBLISHED: September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT F i le N umber: R - 202009 09 2 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PLUS WEAR 7 7 10 L i moni te Ave Sui te E , R i versi d e, C A 9 25 09 Mailing address: 6520 Honey Hill, San Antonio T exa s, 7 8229 C ounty: R i versi d e Youn Hwa Park, 6520 Honey Hill, San Antonio T exa s, 7 8229 T h i s busi ness i s cond ucted by an I nd i vi d ual R eg i st rant commenced to transa ct busi ness und er the fictitious name listed above on 01/01/2018 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. ( A reg i st rant wh o d eclares 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 d ollars ( $ 1,000) .) Registrant: Youn Hwa Park Statement was filed with the County Clerk of R i versi d e C ounty on 09 / 02/ 2020 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 OR I G I N AL ST AT E M E N T ON F I L E I N M Y OF F I C E . PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3232 PUBLISHED: September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT F i le N umber: R - 2020089 9 5 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: QUID PRO QUO ESCROW, A NONINDEPENDENT BROKER ESCROW 10800 Hole Avenue, Suite 16, Riverside, CA 9 25 05 C ounty: R i versi d e Marco - Feliz, 11173 Bridgefield Ct, Riverside, C A 9 25 05 T h i s busi ness i s cond ucted by an I nd i vi d ual R eg i st rant h as not yet beg un to transa ct busi ness under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. ( A reg i st rant wh o d eclares 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 d ollars ( $ 1,000) .) R eg i st rant: M arco - F eli z Statement was filed with the County Clerk of R i versi d e C ounty on 09 / 01/ 2020 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 OR I G I N AL ST AT E M E N T ON F I L E I N M Y OF F I C E . PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3233 PUBLISHED: September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT F i le N umber: R - 2020085 09 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: UNLMTD ACCESS 9 13 S. G rand Ave, Spc 108, San Ja ci nto, C A 9 25 82 M ai li ng ad d ress: 1281 N State., Sui te 5 3 6 , San Ja ci nto, C A 9 25 83 C ounty: R i versi d e M elod y - - T ri ce, 9 13 S. G rand Ave, Spc108, San Ja ci nto, C A 9 25 82 T h i s busi ness i s cond ucted by an I nd i vi d ual R eg i st rant h as not yet beg un to transa ct busi ness under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. ( A reg i st rant wh o d eclares 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 d ollars ( $ 1,000) .) R eg i st rant: M elod y T ri ce Statement was filed with the County Clerk of R i versi d e C ounty on 08/ 13 / 2020 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 OR I G I N AL ST AT E M E N T ON F I L E I N M Y OF F I C E . PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3234 PUBLISHED: September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 2020

NOTICE REGARDING GUARDIANSHIP NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING GUARDIANSHIP C ASE N umber: P 13 00G C 202000087 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA IN YAVAPAI COUNTY

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT F i le N umber: R - 2020089 9 9 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HOMERUN SOLAR 29 3 6 4 N . L ake D r., L ake E lsi nore, C A 9 25 3 0 C ounty: R i versi d e Samuel Salvad or G arci a, 29 3 6 4 N . L ake D r., L ake E lsi nore, C A 9 25 3 0 T h i s busi ness i s cond ucted by an I nd i vi d ual R eg i st rant commenced to transa ct busi ness und er the fictitious name listed above on 08/27/2020 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. ( A reg i st rant wh o d eclares 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 d ollars ( $ 1,000) .) R eg i st rant: Samuel S. G arci a, Owner Statement was filed with the County Clerk of R i versi d e C ounty on 09 / 01/ 2020 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 OR I G I N AL ST AT E M E N T ON F I L E I N M Y OF F I C E . PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3235 PUBLISHED: September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT F i le N umber: R - 202009 06 9 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ZHY-THROUGH POOL SERVICE 13752 Kumquat Cir, Riverside, CA 92503 C ounty: R i versi d e a. Neilson Richard Castillo, 13752 Kumquat Cir, R i versi d e, C A 9 25 03 b. Zenneta Lisette Castillo, 13752 Kumquat Cir, R i versi d e, C A 9 25 03 T h i s busi ness i s cond ucted by a G eneral P artnersh i p R eg i st rant commenced to transa ct busi ness und er the fictitious name listed above on 01022019 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. ( A reg i st rant wh o d eclares 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 d ollars ( $ 1,000) .) R eg i st rant: N ei lso n R i ch ard C ast i llo, G eneral P artner Statement was filed with the County Clerk of R i versi d e C ounty on 09 / 02/ 2020 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 OR I G I N AL ST AT E M E N T ON F I L E I N M Y OF F I C E . PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3236 PUBLISHED: September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT F i le N umber: R - 202009 114 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ROLLING FOR A CAUSE, CORP 4 5 281 C ami no M onzon, T emecula, C A 9 25 9 2 C ounty: R i versi d e R olli ng F or A C ause , C orp. 4 5 281 C ami no M onzon, T emecula, C A 9 25 9 2 T h i s busi ness i s cond ucted by a C orporati on This Corporation is registered in the state of CA R eg i st rant h as not yet beg un to transa ct busi ness under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. ( A reg i st rant wh o d eclares 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 d ollars ( $ 1,000) .) Registrant: Dorothy Hawthorne, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of R i versi d e C ounty on 09 / 02/ 2020 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 OR I G I N AL ST AT E M E N T ON F I L E I N M Y OF F I C E . PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3237 PUBLISHED: September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 2020

CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME C ase N umber: M C C 20015 4 9 T O AL L I N T E R E ST E D P E R SON S P eti ti oner: RALPH EDWIN SCHUELER JR. Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: P rese nt N ame: RALPH EDWIN SCHUELER JR. P ropose d N ame: RALPH EDWIN DANIELS 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 g ranted . Any perso n obj ecti ng to th e name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter i s sch ed uled to be h eard and must appear at th e h eari ng to sh ow cause wh y th e peti ti on sh ould not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, th e court may g rant th e peti ti on wi th out a h eari ng . NOTICE OF HEARING D ate: 10/ 01/ 20 T i me: 8: 00 AM D ept: S101 The address of the court: 30755 Auld Rd, M urri eta, C a 9 25 6 3 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 g eneral ci rculati on, pri nted i n th i s county: Anza Valley Outlook D ate: 8/ 12/ 20 Signed: Bradley O. Snell, Judge of the Superior C ourt LEGAL: 3217 PUBLISHED: August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2020

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