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New Year’s fire destroys Murrieta home
Michael Zhuang The Epoch Times On Jan. 3, under President Donald Trump’s orders, U.S. special operations forces launched a raid on the Venezuelan capital city of Caracas and captured the wanted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife. see page B-10
Local News Murrieta announces 2026 Mayor The City of Murrieta councilmember Jon Levell, representing District 1, has been selected to serve as Mayor for 2026. He previously served as Mayor Pro Tem for 2025 and joined the Murrieta City Council in 2022, demonstrating his dedication and leadership on the council. see page A-2
Local News Animal Friends of the Valleys announces temporary vaccine clinic closure Animal Friends of the Valleys announced on Monday, Jan. 6 a temporary closure of its vaccine clinic while the organization searches for a Registered Veterinary Technician to join its team. Those interested in the position are encouraged to submit a job application through the organization’s website. During the closure, AFV will provide updates by email, social media, and its website to notify the community once pet vaccination services resume. see page A-5
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A residential fire broke out just after midnight on New Year’s Day in Murrieta. Julie Reeder & Brian Briggs Valley News Staf f A residential fire broke out just after midnight on New Year’s
Day in Murrieta, but no injuries were reported, authorities said. Murrieta Fire & Rescue was dispatched at 12:33 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, to a work-
Valley News/Brian Briggs photo ing residential structure fire in the 36200 block of Oak Glen Street. Firefighters determined that no one appeared to be home at the time of the fire.
The blaze was knocked down by about 2 a.m. see FIRE, page A-2
Vandalism of Emergency Mesh Network could face federal scrutiny amid city partnership talks Jacob Lavoie Special to the Valley News
A deliberate act of sabotage against a local emergency communication network early Saturday morning may carry federal legal consequences, as the organization behind the equipment is currently in negotiations to formalize a partnership with the City of Temecula, according to Saul Webster with TWEM. Two radio repeaters belonging to the Temecula Wireless Emergency Mesh (TWEM) were destroyed between 7:15 a.m. and 7:40 a.m. on Jan. 3 at a cul-de-sac on the north end of Camino Gatillo. Two suspects, caught on surveillance footage, utilized a gold 2004-2007 Toyota Corolla with a distinctive mismatched black front fender to flee the scene. A Critical Turning Point for TWEM The timing of the destruction is particularly sensitive. TWEM is currently drafting a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Temecula. The agreement would grant the network city-sanctioned repeater locations, with the potential of Temecula officially adopting Meshtastic and Meshcore technologies as a supplemental “arrow in the quiver” for the city’s emergency communication (EmComm) strategy. The Camino Gatillo site served as a vital “proof of work” for the network, demonstrating its ability to provide resilient, off-grid communication in areas where traditional cellular service may fail during a disaster. see VANDALISM, page A-4
Authorities are searching for two individuals and a specific vehicle linked to the crime. Suspect 1 is a young adult with long, back-length brown hair; wearing a black sleeveless shirt and black pants. Suspect 2 is a young adult with a heavier build and shoulder-length black hair; wearing a blue sweatshirt and brown pants. The vehicle is a gold 2004-2007 Toyota Corolla featuring a mismatched black front driver-side quarter panel. Valley News/Courtesy photos
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Murrieta announces 2026 Mayor The City of Murrieta councilmember Jon Levell, representing District 1, has been selected to serve as Mayor for 2026. He previously served as Mayor Pro Tem for 2025 and joined the Murrieta City Council in 2022, demonstrating his dedication and leadership on the council. A resident of Murrieta for nearly 20 years, Jon Levell has been closely involved in the city’s growth and development. He values Murrieta’s small-town charm while embracing its progress in development and infrastructure. As Mayor, he looks forward to contributing to the continued prosperity of the city’s residents and businesses. Levell commented, “Thank you for the incredible honor and trust you’ve placed in me as your new Mayor. I am humbled to serve Murrieta, a city built on the hard work and collective vision of its residents.” Priorities for Mayor Levell include supporting public safety initiatives, promoting responsible growth and development, expanding access to healthcare services, and advocating for the overall wellness of the community, including physical, mental, and spiritual health. He added, “We’ll focus on strengthening our local economy by supporting small businesses and attracting
innovation.” Jon has a history of service to the Murrieta community, including four years on the Murrieta Planning Commission, where he served as Chairman, and time on the Board of Directors for the Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce. He has also been involved with various community groups focused on wellness, veteran support, and public service. Throughout his career, Jon has served on a variety of local groups and committees, including serving as an alternate on the Animal Control JPIA and representing the City on SCAG, participating in the Homeless Adhoc Committee, serving on the Murrieta Planning Commission (where he served as Chairman from 2021–2022), and serving on the Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Mayor Levell is an advocate for community wellness and nonprofit support, including his involvement with MilVet. He and his wife have been married for 15 years, are raising two daughters, and are co-owners of the longest-running CrossFit gym in Southwest Riverside County. He also serves as Director of Business Development for Loma Linda University Medical Center–Murrieta and enjoys motorcycles, fitness, reading, and
Murrieta City councilmember Jon Levell has been selected as mayor for 2026. outdoor adventure. Mayor Levell’s position as Mayor will begin immediately. The Murrieta City Council also
selected councilmember Ron Holliday, representing District 2, as Mayor Pro Tem for 2026, who shall assume mayoral roles
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Supervisors renew animal services contract with San Jacinto Joe Naiman Special to Valley News The animal services contract between the County of Riverside and the City of San Jacinto has been renewed. A 4-0 Riverside County Board of Supervisors vote December 16, with Jose Medina absent, approved a new three-year agreement. The action also authorizes the director of the county’s Department of Animal Services or her designee to execute amendments to the agreement contingent upon approval by County Counsel. The city first contracted with the county for animal services in 2024. The initial agreement was for a six-month trial period,
and an October 2024 Board of Supervisors action extended the agreement to June 30, 2025. The new agreement is retroactive to July 1, 2025, and terminates on June 30, 2028. The county’s Department of Animal Services will respond to all calls for field service assistance while prioritizing those calls. Any dogs or livestock which are found at large will be impounded, and the county will collect the impoundment fees. Treatment and humane care will be provided to any animal which is impounded. The county will investigate all reported bites by animals including interviewing bite victims to the extent possible. Any animal which bites a person or is
No individuals were home when the fire broke out.
determined to have rabies will be quarantined. The county will also respond to nuisance complaints including stray and barking animals. Any dead animals on a public road other than a state highway will be removed; neither the city nor the county has jurisdiction over a state highway and should a dead animal be on a state highway the county will notify the California Department of Transportation. The Department of Animal Services personnel will make the best possible effort to return any lost or stray animals to their owner with the procedures including checking for identification, scanning the animal for a microchip, canvassing the area to find the owner, and posting signs.
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The county will also be responsible for inspections and licensing of dog kennels and catteries within the city limits and will also verify dog license status. County personnel may issue warnings or citations for violations and will perform investigations of suspected animal neglect or cruelty. The city and county will work together on educational outreach including spay and neuter and vaccination clinics, owner surrender assistance programs, responsible pet ownership, and adoption programs. The county or a vendor will provide two spay and neuter clinics and two vaccination clinics each year which will be at the city’s expense but at no charge to residents. In the event of a disaster the
city and county will work together on animal needs and communication for rescue, response, and recovery efforts. Any City of San Jacinto animals sheltered by the county will be housed at the San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus or another county-operated shelter. The county will provide a full-time animal control officer for animal service needs in San Jacinto and will also charge for sheltering. The city’s cost also includes the share of Department of Animal Services administrative expenses. The city will pay $1,012,752 for Fiscal Year 2025-26, $1,224,950 for 202627 services, and $1,367,407 for 2027-28 activity. Joe Naiman can be reached at jnaiman@reedermedia.com.
The fire department used a ladder truck to battle the fire from above.
FIRE from page A-1 The response included four fire engines, one truck company, a chief, a fire investigator, and two patrol units. Crews remained on
scene for approximately seven hours and 23 minutes, conducting an overhaul and investigation. The cause of the fire was not immediately released.
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One hospitalized after rollover on I-15 South Julie Reeder Publisher A man was transported to the hospital after a solo vehicle crash occurred on the southbound lanes of Interstate 15 near the Mission Road offramp in Fallbrook, Friday, January 2. At approximately 8:47 AM, a white work van lost
control and overturned, coming to rest on its roof in the slow lanes. California Highway Patrol (CHP) and emergency responders arrived shortly after the incident was reported. The driver, who appeared to still be inside the vehicle, was evaluated for injuries, and reported to have been transported to a nearby hospital.
Tow trucks were requested to remove the van from the roadway, and crews worked to clear the scene. CHP units remained on-site as traffic delays were reported in the area. The incident was upgraded to a collision with entrapment at around 8:47 AM.
A rollover on Jan 2, 2026, sent one man to the hospital. Valley News photo
Board of Supervisors allocates funds for various projects in unincorporated communities Joe Naiman Special to Valley News
The December 16 actions of the Riverside County Board of Supervisors included allocating Unincorporated Communities Initiative funding for an air traffic control tower at French Valley Airport, an Anza Electric Cooperative vegetation management program, and initial planning and outreach costs to update the Temecula Valley Wine Country Community Plan. The allocations were approved on a 4-0 vote with Jose Medina absent. The action provides $500,000 for the Aviation Division of the county’s Transportation and Land Management Agency, $160,000 to the Anza Electric Cooperative, Inc., and $30,000 to the Planning Department of the Transportation and Land Management Agency. The supervisors also adopted an order initiating amendments to the county’s general plan, the Southwest Area Plan, and the Temecula Valley Wine Country Community Plan and directed the Planning Department and County Counsel to prepare and process those proposed amendments. A November 2020 Board of Supervisors action created the Unincorporated Communities Initiative to improve the infrastructure and services provided to residents of unincorporated communities with an emphasis on disadvantaged unincorporated communities. The program is funded through the Unincorporated Communities Fund, which is allocated during the annual budget process. The county’s 2025-26 budget approved June 24, included $12,500,000 for the Unincorporated Communities Fund divided evenly between the five Supervisorial Districts. French Valley Airport, the Anza Electric Cooperative, and Temecula Valley Wine Country are all in the Third District. French Valley Airport is classified as a general aviation reliever airport, which means that it is primarily used by private pilots for recreational or personal business flights but may also provide temporary capacity for cargo or other flights if the primary commercial airport needs the capacity for larger aircraft. More than 240 aircraft are based at French Valley Airport, and approximately 140,000 operations (including touch-and-go exercises) occur annually on the airport runway which is 75 feet wide and 6,000 feet long. The airport property itself totals 311 acres and also includes hangars, tie-downs, fueling, and aircraft maintenance. The runway at French Valley Airport is called Runway 18-36 (airport runways are numbered based on the direction of ap-
proach, so 18 equates to a due south approach while 36 would be a due north approach). Runway 18-36 consists of approximately 55,000 square yards of pavement, the pavement area of Taxiway A is approximately 31,500 square yards, and the connector taxiways total approximately 6,500 square yards of pavement. Approximately 90 percent of aircraft operations are with visual flight rules. Runway 36 includes a precision approach path indicator, medium-intensity runway edge lights, and runway end identifier lights. The automated weather observing system is at frequency 119.025 and the common traffic advisory frequency pilots use to communicate with each other is 122.8. The area surrounding French Valley Airport is primarily residential, and the addition of an air traffic control tower could reduce the impact of airport operations on the surrounding neighborhoods as well as enhance aircraft user safety. In June 2022 the Board of Supervisors approved the use of $450,000 of Unincorporated Communities Fund money for a siting study and environmental documentation on a potential air traffic control tower at French Valley Airport. In May 2023, an additional $58,059 of Unincorporated Communities Initiative funding was allocated for a study to find a site for an air traffic control tower at French Valley Airport. The study included the Federal Aviation Administration facilitating the tower siting process and conducting a safety risk management panel which is a prerequisite for a signed safety risk management document. In May 2025 the Board of Supervisors officially approved the French Valley Airport – Air Traffic Control Tower Construction project along with the environmental Final Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the project. The environmental documentation covers potential disturbance of cultural or archaeological resources, a diesel-fueled generator for backup power, and construction-related noise impacts. The control tower will be constructed entirely within airport boundaries, and no property acquisition will be required. The tower will not affect air traffic patterns, increase airport capacity, or affect the fleet mix. The elevated glass-enclosed room where air traffic controllers work is called a cab, and the cab at French Valley Airport will be 93 feet above ground level and have 448 square feet. The ten parking spaces will include two that comply with Americans with Disabilities Act standards, and
a designated parking area near the emergency generator will be provided for a fuel truck. Each tower corner will have overhead parking lighting. A 40-foot clear area will be provided between the tower and the chain-link security fence surrounding the tower site. A dedicated paved access road will be equipped with a motorized security gate to enable secure access to the tower facility, and the access road will be designed as a one-way path. A Federal Aviation Administration formula for the cost of an air traffic control tower based on the height of the tower has created a preliminary total cost to construct the tower of $16 million. That cost will be refined once the design work is completed. The Aviation Division is in the process of finalizing a contract for the design, and the $500,000 of Unincorporated Communities Initiative funding will be used for the design expenses. The Federal Aviation Administration has an Airport Improvement Program, which provides grants covering up to 90 percent of a project’s total cost although the FAA has not yet provided a funding commitment for the French Valley Airport tower. French Valley
Airport was accepted into the FAA’s Federal Contract Tower Program in July 2022. Anza Electric Cooperative, Inc., was formed in 1950 to bring electricity to the community, and the entity’s bylaws have been changed to allow for the provision of other community services, including a monthly food distribution to low-income residents living in Anza. The cooperative’s service area includes approximately 700 acres of mountainous rural terrain where native vegetation can create a fire hazard in conjunction with power lines. The Anza Fuel Reduction and Tree Trimming Public Safety Improvement Project consists of local area fuel reduction and tree trimming near circuit lines to reduce fire hazards, and the Unincorporated Communities Initiative grant will be used for that purpose. The Temecula Valley Wine Country Community Plan was created in 2014 and amended the county’s general plan, updated design guidelines, and created new zoning classifications. Although the new zoning classifications were created, the zoning of parcels within the Temecula Valley Wine Country Policy Area
was not changed, so any zoning changes to provide consistency with the policy area have been part of the development approval process for specific parcels. The growth of the Wine Country region since 2014, changes to operations, and continued requests to combine event opportunities and other activities with wineries merit a potential revision to the community plan. If the modifications to the development standards and operating provisions are approved, they would provide greater flexibility and enhancements to the Wine Country region. The $30,000 Unincorporated Communities Initiative grant is expected to be sufficient to cover the initial cost for general research and community outreach. After those tasks are complete, the next actions will be determined including the full extent and scope of any necessary analysis and environmental review, as well as the potential changes. After the comprehensive analysis and environmental scoping, a subsequent request for funding will be brought to the Board of Supervisors. Joe Naiman can be reached at jnaiman@reedermedia.com.
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Buck/Warren Road resurfacing contract to be re-bid Joe Naiman Special to Valley News In August 2024, the County of Riverside awarded a contract to resurface Buck Road and Warren Road between Rancho California Road and Borel Road, but planned Eastern Municipal Water District sewer work would have created a conflict so the county and the contractor agreed to cancel the contract and re-bid the contract after the EMWD work was completed. On December 16, 2025, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved the re-bid of the contract. The supervisors’ 4-0 vote, with Jose Medina absent, authorizes the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to advertise a construction contract for bid. The action also approved the updated plans and specifications for the project, set a January 14 bid opening date, and found the resurfacing categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review. Buck Road becomes Warren Road at East Benton Road. The segment between Rancho California Road and Borel Road is 1.2 miles. The two-lane road is 26 feet wide and is classified as a
Mountain Arterial Road in the circulation element of the county’s general plan. The deteriorated pavement conditions warrant the resurfacing of the street. In May 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved the plans and specifications for the resurfacing, authorized the project for bid, set a bid opening date, and found the resurfacing categorically exempt from CEQA review. Six bids were received, and Vance Corporation, which is headquartered in Beaumont, submitted the low bid of $1,528,013. In early 2025, Eastern began the installation of new sewer lines in the Temecula Valley Wine Country region, which would have impacted the resurfacing project. Ironically, the postponement will add adjustments of EMWD manholes to the work. The county has prior rights, so Eastern is responsible for the cost of impacts to EMWD facilities from the work on the road. The resurfacing will grind in place the existing asphalt concrete pavement, perform moisture conditioning, mix and recompact the grindings with existing native material, and pave back the new base with hot mix asphalt concrete pavement. The
Pedestrian struck on I-215 Julie Reeder Publisher A pedestrian was struck by a pickup truck Tuesday evening, Dec. 30 on southbound Interstate 215 near Clinton Keith Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. The collision was reported shortly after 7:13 p.m. CHP logs identified the incident as a traffic collision involving a pedestrian at the I-215 southbound off-ramp to Clinton Keith Road. Initial information indicated a gray Ford F-150 was involved.
VANDALISM from page A-1 The Federal Legal Shield: 18 U.S.C. § 1362 While local authorities are currently investigating the incident as vandalism, the pending MOU could shift the legal landscape for future interference. Under 18 U.S.C. § 1362, the “willful or malicious” destruction of communication systems used for civil defense functions is a federal felony. Once an MOU is ratified, the TWEM network would likely fall under the umbrella of civil defense infrastructure. This would elevate such acts of sabotage from a state-level property crime to a federal offense, punishable by significant fines and up to 10 years in federal prison. Suspect and Vehicle Details Authorities are searching for two individuals and a specific vehicle linked to the crime: Suspect 1: Young adult with long, back-length brown hair; wearing a black sleeveless shirt and black pants. Suspect 2: Young adult with a heavier build and shoulder-length
CHP dispatch records noted that the vehicle’s side mirror struck the pedestrian after the pedestrian reportedly ran into the traffic lanes. The pedestrian was described as having been hit after entering the roadway. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene, and at least one CHP unit was assigned. There was no immediate information available regarding the extent of the pedestrian’s injuries. The incident remained under investigation Friday night. No additional details were released.
black hair; wearing a blue sweatshirt and brown pants. The Vehicle: A gold 2004-2007 Toyota Corolla featuring a mismatched black front driver-side quarter panel. Strengthening the “EmComm Quiver” Meshtastic and Meshcore networks represent a growing trend in decentralized emergency preparedness. Unlike traditional radio systems that require a license (like Ham radio), these mesh networks allow the general public to send encrypted text data via low-power radio waves. “The goal is redundancy,” said a TWEM representative. “By integrating this into the city’s formal plans, we ensure that even if the power goes out and the towers go down, Temecula stays connected. This vandalism won’t stop that progress; it only highlights why we need a robust, protected system.” TWEM is requesting anyone who spots the suspects or the vehicle to call the Temecula Police Department, Riverside Sheriff, or the San Diego Sheriff’s Office.
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Valley News/Bruno Ticianelli photo (pexels.com) improvements will also construct an asphalt concrete dike, asphalt concrete driveways, and runoff infiltration areas adjacent to the roadway to remove pollutants from stormwater. Safety edge and shoulder backing will be placed to protect the outside edge of the pavement, and safety features include the placement of thermoplastic pavement markings and roadside signs. The bid package is structured with a base bid for the resurfacing and associated improvements and two alternative bids for manhole adjustments, which will become part of the contract if the utilities approve reimbursing the county
for those amounts. One alternative bid is for EMWD manhole adjustments, while the other is for Frontier Communications manhole adjustments. The director of the county’s Transportation Department has the authority to sign reimbursement agreements of up to $100,000 without Board of Supervisors approval, so if Eastern and Frontier accept the alternative bids, the reimbursement agreements will be approved administratively The project’s estimated cost, including the alternative bids, is $1,800,981. A combination of revenue from the Road Repair and Accountability Act, which
raised the tax on gasoline by 12 cents per gallon effective November 2017, and vehicle registration fees between $25 and $175 depending on the vehicle’s value effective spring 2018, and other gas tax revenue will be used to fund the expenses, which are the county’s responsibility. The work on Buck Road and Warren Road is expected to begin in late spring 2026. The work will be phased to keep the street open as much as possible during construction and will take approximately two months to complete. Joe Naiman can be reached at jnaiman@reedermedia.com.
CID funding given to Santa Rosa Plateau Foundation, Compassion Community Outreach, MALHY, and Wildomar Parks Foundation Joe Naiman Special to Valley News The December 9 meeting of the Riverside County Board of Supervisors included the allocation of Community Improvement Designation funding for the Santa Rosa Plateau Foundation, Compassion Community Outreach, MALHY Community Outreach Protective Services, and the Wildomar Community and Parks Foundation. The supervisors’ 5-0 vote allocated $10,000 for Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Education Foundation, Inc., $2,500 for Compassion Community Outreach, Inc., $2,500 to MALHY Community Outreach Protective Services, Inc., and $1,000 for Wildomar Community and Parks Foundation, Inc. Community Improvement Designation grants can be allocated to non-profit organizations, public agencies, county departments, or other organizations with programs which serve the social needs of the county’s population. Each county supervisor recommends the allocation of CID
funding from his or her district budget, although a majority of the Board of Supervisors votes are needed to approve that recommendation. County Supervisor Chuck Washington recommended the allocations from his Third District budget. The Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Education Foundation provides transportation, curriculum and staffing for a student outdoor education program. Students can participate in seed bank studies, middle school grassland restoration projects, and high school habitat studies. Docents lead the students on trails in search of wildlife, and the students also learn about local history and the Native American influence on the area. The CID funding will support the program, which provides environmental education to students from third through twelfth grades. Compassion Community Outreach is headquartered in Murrieta. The organization provides community services to those in need, including a food bank and backpacks for students. The CID grant will be used to provide
groceries to housebound seniors. MALHY stands for Mental Health, Addiction, Love, Human Trafficking, and Youth Literacy. The Murrieta organization’s mission is to allow youth and families to cope with trauma and navigate threats. The CID allocation will support the mental health awareness program, which provides mental health awareness materials, workshops, and counseling to survivors of human trafficking. The Wildomar Community and Parks Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire community involvement, preserve and improve the community’s parks, and create meaningful programs that bring people together. The activities include park beautification and improvement projects. The CID money will support the Wildomar Senior Fire Safety and Brush Clearance Program, which reduces fire risk by assisting senior homeowners with yard cleanup. Joe Naiman can be reached at jnaiman@reedermedia.com.
Willows Avenue, State Street included in bridge maintenance contract advertised for bid Joe Naiman Special to Valley News
The County of Riverside approved the advertisement for bid of a contract for bridge preventative maintenance, and a Willows Avenue bridge in Murrieta Hot Springs and a State Street bridge in San Jacinto are among those that will be refurbished. The Riverside County Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 on December 16, with Jose Medina absent, to authorize bids for the preventative maintenance of the 17 bridges. The board action also approved the plans and specifications for the work, set a January 14 bid opening date, and found the work, which will not create additional traffic lanes and will have negligible or no expansion of the existing roadway use to be categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review. The Bridge Preventive Maintenance Program is intended to rehabilitate and perform preventive maintenance activities on
various county bridges over waterways, highways, or railroads in order to keep the bridges in good condition and to reduce the need for more costly rehabilitation, reconstruction, or replacement of bridges. The maintenance on the 17 bridges will include replacing deteriorated expansion joint seals, sealing concrete bridge decks to reduce the amount of water infiltrating the bridge, applying protective concrete deck overlays, repairing significant concrete spalls which have structural impacts on the longevity of bridges, repairing and strengthening steel components, replacing or supplementing timber structural elements, and minor repairs and other measures which will slow the rate of deterioration of bridge elements. The work will also include installation of traffic striping and thermoplastic pavement markings. The Murrieta Hot Springs maintenance will be on the Willows Avenue bridge over Tucalota Creek, one-tenth of a mile south of State Route 79. The State
Street bridge in San Jacinto crosses the San Jacinto River 1.4 miles north of Ramona Expressway. Characteristics such as state of repair conditions and total length (the bridge must be at least 20 feet long) make some of those bridges eligible for Highway Bridge Program funding provided by the Federal Highway Administration. If a bridge is eligible for Highway Bridge Program funding the Federal Highway Administration will fund 88.53 percent of the estimated cost. The county plans to use gas tax revenue and Highway User Tax Account revenue derived from the sales tax on gasoline for the county’s 11.47 percent share. The current total estimated cost for all 17 bridges is $3,810,423. The work is scheduled to begin in spring 2026 and will be phased to keep the bridges open during construction as much as possible. Completion on a countywide basis is expected approximately ten months after the work begins. Joe Naiman can be reached at jnaiman@reedermedia.com.
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Animal Friends of the Valleys Movie review: ‘The Housemaid’ announces temporary vaccine Bob Garver lie on which parts of life Contributor clinic closure are a “privi-
Valley News/Bryant Young photo Animal Friends of the Valleys announced on Monday, Jan. 6 a temporary closure of its vaccine clinic while the organization searches for a Registered Veterinary Technician to join its team. Those interested in the position are encouraged to submit a job application through the organization’s website. During the closure, AFV will provide updates by email, social media, and its website to notify the community once pet vaccination services resume. Despite the temporary pause in clinic operations, the organization urges pet owners to continue vaccinating their pets through
other providers to help maintain a safe and healthy community. AFV emphasized that its spay and neuter clinic remains open and fully operational throughout the staffing transition. Animal Friends of the Valleys is located at 33751 Mission Trail Rd. in Wildomar and can be reached at (951) 674-0618 or through its website at www.afv. org. Shelter hours are Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the third Sunday of every month from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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“The Housemaid” has unofficially sold itself based on how crazy it gets in its second half. This is slightly less annoying than when movies sell themselves based on their twist endings – at least here, the twist gets a chance to breathe, and maybe there will be other twists after the initial shock – but it still creates the problem of forcing the audience to wait for something crazy to happen. As “The Housemaid” went along in a direction that made sense, the movie felt long to me because I knew that the other shoe (or in this case, plate *shhh*) hadn’t dropped yet, and the movie would have to spend time going in a different direction once it did. Of course, the twist then gave me a new set of issues with the film, but that’s for later. What I can tell you is that the movie opens with Millie (Sydney Sweeney) applying for a job as – what else? – a housemaid for socialite Nina Winchester (Amanda Seyfried). The job seems too good to be true, as Nina comes off as very nice, and apparently so are her finance whiz husband Andrew (Brandon Sklenar) and daughter Cece (Indiana Elle). More importantly, the live-in position provides much-needed steady employment and a fixed address for Millie, which she desperately needs as a condition of her parole (the parole itself is not a twist, but the circumstances behind it “might” be). To Millie’s delight, Nina apparently doesn’t do her due diligence with a background check, and she’s hired for the job. It doesn’t take long for things to go south for Millie. Nina is much more demanding and belligerent than she seemed in the interview, and she threatens to fire Millie and ruin her life over tiny, if not completely made-up infractions. Cece is a cold, standoffish, unhappy child, lecturing Mil-
lege,” a trait she shares with Andrew’s even more miserable mother (Elizabeth Perkins). The family’s handyman, Enzo (Mic h e l e M o rrone), is a creep in an ominous kind of way. And Andrew can be a creep in an “unhappily married man with eyes for the young housemaid” kind of way, though at least he’s nice to Millie. After a first half filled with soap opera drama and wealth porn (and some softcore regular porn), the movie delivers on the crazy as promised. At least one of the six characters I’ve listed turns out to be an absolute psycho, and the movie basically turns from mystery into horror. It’s really to a ridiculous degree, as in, “How can this person pass for a normal member of society when they’re this deranged?” But it makes for a memorable villainous turn, that’s for sure. “The Housemaid” is based on a book by Freida McFadden, and the movie is filled with moments that I can tell worked better on paper, if they ever worked at all. Characters’ motivations are murky, even with - and sometimes especially with – hindsight. Maybe the book explained them better. The flashback-heavy timeline can make the movie seem tedious just when momentum
Valley News/Courtesy photo is building. The tonal whiplash makes the movie hard to take seriously. And it does try to take itself seriously toward the end when at least one of the top-billed actresses tries to inspire legitimate feelings of female empowerment, which I saw as pandering and unearned. The movie is good at cat-and-mouse tension at points, with mind games played well even before it officially becomes a thriller, but it’s not enough to save it. I have no idea if the novel version of “The Housemaid” qualifies as “trash,” but the movie version definitely plays like an adaptation of a trashy novel. Grade: C“The Housemaid” is rated R for strong/bloody violent content, sexual assault, sexual content, nudity, and language. Its running time is 131 minutes. Contact Bob Garver at rrg251@nyu.edu.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS To submit an upcoming community event, email it to valleyeditor@reedermedia.com, and put “attention events” in the subject line. CHILDREN’S EVENTS ONGOING – MilVet Jr. is a MilVet program for our youngest heroes in training. Meetings take place on the first Tuesday of the month. Locations will vary between the MilVet office and local venues. Activities that focus on learning teamwork, leadership, and community are geared for ages 5-11, but all children are welcome to join. Limited spots available, so sign up at milvet. org/milvetjr. COMMUNITY EVENTS Jan 10 – 9 a.m. Valley-Wide’s Annual Polar Plunge at the Aquatic Center, 1801 Angler Ave., Hemet near Diamond Valley Lake. Participants can jump or slide into the unheated swimming pool. Water temperature is usually around 50 degrees. There is no charge to enter the pool, but donations will be accepted for local nonprofit organizations. The first 50 people who donate at least $10 will receive an event t-shirt. More info at gorecreation.org. Jan. 10 – 9 a.m.-2 p.m. City of Murrieta Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event at the City Hall parking lot, 1 Town Square, Murrieta. Accepted materials include paint products, automotive products, universal wastes like batteries, fluorescent tubes & bulbs, and mercury thermostats, electronic waste, lawn & garden products, household products, and health care products like needles, sharps, and unused medication. Visit https://rcwaste. org/household-hazardous-waste for a full list of acceptable and unacceptable products. Open to Murrieta residents only. Jan. 12 – 6:30-8 p.m. Hemet Heritage Foundation and Hemet Museum will host a free presentation titled “Hemet Economic Development Through the Decades” at the historic Hemet Historic Theatre, 216 E. Florida Ave., in Hemet. Doors open at 6 p.m. City of Hemet’s economic development director, Benigno Sandoval,
will discuss how the city has evolved economically. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and an opportunity drawing for raffle prizes. For more information, visit https://thehemetmuseum.org. Jan. 15 – 5 p.m. Inaugural Acorn Quest, hosted by Arts Council Menifee. A community-wide scavenger hunt where residents search for hidden acorns at participating local businesses. Participants visit participating businesses to find the hidden acorns and scan a QR code, which enters them for a chance to win prizes. For more information, visit https://www.artscouncilmenifee.org/acornquest. Jan. 26 – 5:30 p.m. A history presentation called “The Expeditions of Juan Bautista De Anza - 1774, 1775-76” to be given by Riverside County historian Steve Lech at the Temecula Valley Historical Society, the red barn next to Kohl’s in south Temecula. The event is free, and light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Rebecca Farnbach at info@temeculahistory.org. Jan. 31 – 6-8 p.m. Arts Council Menifee 16th Year Celebration of Creativity and Community at Kay Ceniceros Senior Center, 29995 Evans Rd., Menifee. Enjoy a lively reception showcasing local artists, talented entertainers, a Carol South silent auction, and complimentary dishes from our wonderful local restaurants. Admission is free. Feb. 6 – 6-10 p.m. Arts Council Menifee Spring Music & Art Showcase at MSJC Menifee, 27587 La Piedra Rd., Menifee. Santa Rosa Academy Middle & High School choirs will perform surrounded by student art displays. Admission is free. ONGOING – Wednesdays, 7 a.m. Grandfathers for Golf is holding weekly fundraiser golf outings at Golden Era Golf Course in San Jacinto (19871 Gilman Springs Road). Cost to play is $25, which includes 18 holes of golf and a golf cart, and supports the Grandfathers for Golf nonprofit that teaches area children golf for free. NOTE: Golden Era will be closed the month of October for reseeding,
but Wednesday golf outings will resume in November and run indefinitely.) Book a tee time at 951-604-1312. ONGOING – Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon. The Sun City Farmers Market meets every Saturday at the Sun City Civic Association at 26850 Sun City Blvd., in Sun City, with local vendors and crafts. ONGOING – Riverside Transportation Commission is offering Park and Ride lots to connect with carpools, vanpools, and transit systems in Beaumont at 600 E. Sixth Street; in San Jacinto at 501 S. San Jacinto Avenue, and in Temecula at Grace Presbyterian Church, 31143 Nicolas Road, open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. but not on weekends. ONGOING – Line dancing classes are held on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Lake Elsinore/Wildomar Elks Lodge, 33700 Mission Trail, in Wildomar, across from the Animal Friends of the Valleys. Classes have a DJ with learning levels beginning to intermediate. $5 per lesson. Contact Joyce Hohenadl at 951-674-2159. ONGOING – Sun City Civic Association Monthly Square Dance sessions are held on Sundays from 1:30-5 p.m. at 26850 Sun City Boulevard. ONGOING – If you know a homebound older adult, resources in Menifee are available, including grab-and-go, cooked, and frozen food for pickup. Courtesy pantry items and meals delivered with no contact. Three days of emergency food can be delivered immediately, or restaurant meal delivery for those who don’t qualify for food assistance programs. Call the California Department of Aging at 800-510-2020 for help. ONGOING – Saturdays and Sundays only, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Winchester Swap Meet continues at 33280 Newport Road in Winchester. The small local swap meet is only 50 cents for entry, and anyone under the age of 10 has free admission. No dogs allowed. ONGOING – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Every Sunday, the Murrieta Village Walk Farmers Market is at Village Walk Place in Murrieta.
Crossword Puzzle Theme: The Grammys ACROSS 1. Inundated 6. Word before humbug 9. Jim Carrey’s 1994 disguise 13. Rough, as in voice 14. Kimono sash 15. Misrepresent 16. Do like ivy 17. Go for the bronze? 18. Poem of lament 19. *Grammy nominee Bad Bunny’s first language 21. *KPop Demon Hunters’ nominated song 23. Sought at crime scene 24. Lord’s worker 25. Rob Manfred’s org. 28. Jab, in speech 30. *____.com Arena 35. Rowboat engine, pl. 37. ____ gum, ingredient 39. Cowboy’s cry of joy 40. Big attraction 41. Spring holiday honoree 43. Live bait 44. Daytime moth 46. Puerto follower 47. Finger move 48. Colonnade 50. Invitation letters 52. “Zip it!” 53. Trash bag brand 55. Polar helper 57. *Lady Gaga’s nominated album 60. *Tyler of CHROMAKOPIA, with The 64. Prejudiced one 65. Busy one 67. Do penance 68. Approves 69. Make a mistake 70. Sans-____ font 71. “I, Claudius” role 72. Jack and Jill did this 73. Changes to a manuscript DOWN 1. Parentheses, e.g. 2. “Star Trek” speed 3. Away from port 4. Not be frugal 5. What TikTokers are often doing 6. This and that 7. Legal grp. 8. Door holder 9. Mix together 10. Away from wind 11. Leo or Libra, e.g. 12. *Wonder’s “Songs in the ____ of Life,” Album of Year (1977) 15. Where bats are? 20. Eurasian goat-like antelope 22. Middle-earth dweller 24. Pelican or albatross, e.g.
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 on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon, 4100 Main Street in Temecula; at Promenade Temecula, 40640 Winchester Road, outside JCPenney every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and at Vail Headquarters, 32115 Temecula Parkway, every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. In compliance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Riverside County Public Health orders, the farmers’ markets will be restricted to agricultural products only. Follow the Old Town Temecula Farmers Market on Facebook to stay updated. No pets allowed. WORKSHOPS & MEETINGS Jan. 22 – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Veterans Expo at French Valley Library, 31526 Skyview Rd., Winchester. Sponsored by Third District Supervisor Chuck Washington and Riverside County Veterans Services, this event offers veterans free support and community resources, such as benefit assistance, housing support and disability services. Visit with over 20 area nonprofits. Learn more at https://rivcoveterans.org/events/ veterans-expo. Feb. 28 – 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Master Composter Training Program at Wildomar City Hall, 23873 Clinton Keith Rd., Wildomar. Trainees will explore various home composting methods and acquire the skills to troubleshoot issues and effectively utilize finished compost. Students must attend all 4 Saturday class sessions (Feb. 28, March 14, 21, and 28), read the course material, and submit online quizzes. Students who successfully complete the program will receive a certificate of completion. Register at https:// rcwaste.org/MCT. ONGOING – 10 a.m. The Temecula Valley Republican Women meet each month at the Wilson Creek Winery, 33960 Rancho California Road, Temecula. For questions, please contact info@ tvrwomen.org. ONGOING – Temecula Valley Genealogical Society hosts the Family History Research Assistance Program for those interested in learning more about their family roots. The society offers free research assistance through this volunteer program. Appointments are available in person or via Zoom. Contact the TVGS Family Research Coordinator at tvgs.research.assist@gmail.com. ONGOING – Temecula’s Path of Honor at the Temecula Duck Pond, 28250 Ynez Road. A program to give a place to remember and honor veterans from the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, and the World War II Merchant Marines with a permanent paver. The pavers cost $185. Orders may be placed year-round and are consolidated, engraved, and placed on the path annually each November. For more information, visit http:// TemeculaCA.gov/Veterans or contact the Temecula Community Services Department at 951-6946480. ONGOING – Want to help deployed American troops remotely? Help shop for the most needed items without leaving home, as an easy way to help support deployed men and women by purchasing items remotely and having them delivered to MilVet at designated drop-off locations for packing. All items on the
list are special requests from deployed military men and women. MilVet is a nonprofit organization that holds monthly packaging events at different community locations in the area. For dropoff locations and packaging locations, visit www.milvet.org/ military-care-packages. ONGOING – Assistance League of Temecula Valley hosts a meeting for its member volunteers and guests every first Tuesday of the month (dark in July) at their facility at 28720 Via Montezuma, Temecula at 9:30 a.m. social and 10 a.m. meeting. The meeting room is adjacent to the thrift shop. Anyone interested in exploring volunteering or learning more about the organization is welcome to attend. Email altemecula@yahoo.com for more information. ONGOING – Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets on the third Monday of each month at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, 41845 Sixth Street, in Temecula from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, email gaugustin206@gmail.com or join the meeting. ONGOING – Sons of Norway/Scandinavia meets at noon the first Saturday of every month, September to June, at the Heritage Mobile Park Clubhouse, 31130 S. General Kearny Road, in Temecula. ONGOING – 10-11:30 a.m. Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center and The Elizabeth Hospice host a virtual support meeting for caregivers every second and fourth week of the month via Zoom. Get helpful tips and learn from others who are also dealing with similar challenges. For more information and to register, contact The Elizabeth Hospice Grief Support Services at 833-349-2054. ONGOING – Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, a free 12step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, undereating or bulimia, has meetings throughout the U.S. and the world. Contact 781932-6300, or for local meetings, call 925-321-0170 or visit www. foodaddicts.org. ONGOING – The Murrieta Garden Club meets each month at the Murrieta Community Center, 41810 Juniper St. Anyone who likes to garden or is interested in plants is welcome. Membership is $10 per year. Find more information about the monthly event or project on Facebook. ONGOING – Temecula Valley Rose Society meets each month. For more information and new meeting dates and places, visit 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 www.MenifeeToastmasters.org for more information. ONGOING – Homeless veterans can receive free help by dialing 877-424-3838 for 24/7 access to the VA’s services for homeless, at-risk veterans. Chat is confidential for veterans and friends. Visit www.va.gov/homeless. ONGOING – The Dorland Scribblers meet on the second Sunday of each month from 1-3 p.m. at 36701 Highway 79 South, Temecula. We welcome fiction, non-fiction, poets, memoirs, and screenwriters. We host writing-craft discussions; attendees may read up to a five-minute excerpt from their work for feedback/critique. RSVP at www.dorlandartscolony.com/ sunday-scribblers.html.
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Vista Murrieta student selected to Kisstroyer USA guitarist perform with the Bands of America continues carrying on Honor Band in the 2026 Rose Parade Ace Frehley’s legacy MURRIETA – Joseph Livingstone, a Junior at Vista Murrieta High School, was selected by Music for All to be a member of the Bands of America Honor Band in the 2026 Rose Parade presented by Honda, in Pasadena, California. Joseph joined hundreds of performers from across the nation in this prestigious national honor band. Joseph, a clarinet player, is a member of the Vista Murrieta High School Golden Alliance. The Bands of America Honor Band is a national ensemble with over 250 performers, including winds, percussion, and color guard. Richard Saucedo, composer, conductor, and retired director of the national champion Carmel High School marching band from Indiana, directs the 2026 Bands of America Honor Band, with assistance from Dr. Melissa Gustafson-Hinds, director of bands at O’Fallon Township High School in Illinois. The 137th Rose Parade presented by Honda took place on New Year’s Day and was themed “The Magic in Teamwork.” The 5.5-mile parade was televised worldwide through the parade’s broadcast partners and featured the 250-member Bands of America Honor Band. “To be part of this opportunity is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for students, and a testimony to their dedication to music,” said director Richard Saucedo. “The Rose Parade is one of our country’s national pageantry treasures. The 2026 Honor Band members are ambassadors of America’s scholastic music and arts programs, as well as their schools and communities. Congratulations to Joseph on participating in this fantastic experience.” This will mark the sixth time Music for All’s Bands of America Honor Band has performed
Daniel Sweet portrays the late KISS guitarist Ace Frehley–also known as the Spaceman–for the tribute band Kisstroyer USA. Valley News/Leah Horstman photo Vista Murrieta High School junior Joseph Livingstone was selected by Music for All to perform at the 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade in the Bands of America Honor Band. Valley News/Courtesy photo in the Rose Parade. The Bands of America Honor Band also performed in the Rose Parade in 2005, 2009 when it was a part of the President’s Award-winning entry created with NAMM and Sesame Street Workshop, 2013, 2017, and in 2022. Music for All sponsors and partners play an important role in preparing the Bands of America Honor Band for their performances. Yamaha Corporation of America, MFA’s National Presenting Sponsor, provided percussion and brass instruments. Fred J. Miller, Inc. (FJM) outfitted the members
in custom uniforms designed by award-winning designer Michael Cesario, one of the nation’s leading pageantry visionaries. Music Travel Consultants, MFA’s Official Student Travel Partner, managed the travel, housing and logistics for the band members and their families. Bands of America is a program of Music for All (MFA), one of the nation’s largest and most influential organizations in support of active music making. Music for All is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit educational organization.
Joe Naiman Special to Valley News Ace Frehley, who was the lead guitarist for the hard rock band Kiss and was known as the Spaceman due to the makeup the Kiss band members wore, passed away on October 16. Daniel Sweet, who portrays Ace in the Kiss tribute band Kisstroyer USA which will be playing January 15 at The Vibe in Temecula, notes that he has been seeking to carry on Frehley’s legacy even when the Kiss guitarist was still alive. “I’m not trying to copy Ace, nor replace him. My mission is to carry forward a little bit of the magic that he created so the Spaceman, and what it means to fans, contin-
ues to live on,” Sweet said. Kisstroyer USA was founded in July 2017 and first played on a stage in March 2019. Andy Frangos portrays Paul Stanley, and Robert Adams has the role of Peter Criss. Sweet, Frangos, and Adams are original members, while Tony Schwarz, who replicates Gene Simmons, was added in 2018 after the original bassist and vocalist left shortly after the band’s formation. “We’re a solid unit. We don’t have any attrition or rollover,” Sweet said. Sweet started playing the piano when he was five. “I’ve been in music all my life,” he said. see KISSTROYER, page A-9
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Sugary beverages like soda and juice should be served sparingly, as healthier options like water and plain milk have far more nutritional value. “Water is the best beverage for your teeth,” said American Dental Association (ADA) dentist, Mirissa Price, D.M.D. “Not only does water help wash away cavity-causing bacteria and weaken the acids in your mouth, but water with optimal levels of fluoride strengthens your teeth against cavities. Be picky if it’s sticky and watch out for starch. You might think dried fruit is a healthy choice, but raisins and dried cranberries often stick to your teeth, giving the bacteria in your mouth more time to feast on the natural sugars. Meanwhile, starchy foods like chips and cakes often get trapped between your teeth, where cavities also form. “If you choose these foods, pair them with water, and make sure to brush and floss thoroughly,” said Dr. Price. Resolve to maintain your dental routine. Speaking of brushing and flossing, it’s important to keep up with your dental care routine no matter what your diet looks like. That means brushing your teeth twice daily with fluoride toothpaste and cleaning between your teeth once
a day. Choose dental products with the ADA Seal of Acceptance and see your dentist regularly for valuable checkups. Appointments can fill up fast after the holidays, so schedule them far in advance to avoid delays. Timing matters. Instead of eating sweets on their own, pair them with meals or eat them shortly after mealtimes. During a meal, your mouth releases more saliva, which is another tool in the fight against tooth decay, canceling out acids and washing away food from teeth and gums. Saliva also contains minerals to repair weakened teeth. For snacks between meals, choose a healthy option like fruit, vegetables or cheese. “If you find yourself enjoying a sweet treat apart from a meal, chewing sugar-free gum with the ADA Seal of Acceptance after can increase saliva and may help counter acidity,” said Dr. Price. Set a good example. It’s no surprise that most kids also want to enjoy a sweet treat now and then, but remember that cavities are the most common chronic childhood disease. Provide children with foods and drinks that are healthy and low in sugar, remind them about regular athome dental care, and set a good example by modeling all the tips
Too much sugar in your diet can weaken your teeth, leaving your smile vulnerable to cavities. Valley News/stocksnapper photo (iStock via Getty Images Plus) above. To learn more about how nutrition affects your teeth, visit MouthHealthy.org/nutritionsimpact. For help keeping your child’s dental routine on track, visit MouthHealthy.org/calendar to download a free 12-month brushing and flossing calendar.
“Making choices to keep your mouth healthy doesn’t stop you from enjoying good food,” said Dr. Price. “Finding a balance is key, and the start of a new year is a great time to focus on healthy behaviors to benefit your dental and overall health.”
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State’s olive oil production still has room for growth Vick y Boyd Ag Aler t Fueled by changing consumer tastes, attractive contracts, the ability to use mechanization, and drought tolerance, the planting of olives for oil continues to expand in California. With the state’s olive oil production at 2 million to 4 million gallons annually, or about 5% to 8% of domestic consumption, California olive oil producers still have ample room to grow. Cliff Beumel, president of Agromillora California Nursery near Chico, said he has seen continued growers’ interest in olives for oil during the past several years. Unlike the late 1990s and early 2000s, when many olive orchards were planted on speculation with short-term profits in mind, he said today’s producers are taking a more measured approach. “Olives for olive oil fit in a niche – it’s not a gold rush,” Beumel said. “It’s much more strategic in that (growers) take many factors into account, and they’re looking at risk mitigation.” Aaron Barcellos and his brother, Aric, are two producers who took that route, planting two blocks of olives for oil in 2018 and one block in 2019. They have contracts with two different olive oil handlers for the fruit. As part of the family-owned A-Bar Enterprises in Firebaugh, they sought a profitable permanent crop that would do well with reduced irrigation. The blocks on which the trees are planted lie within a federal water district that regularly curtails allocations. The Barcellos also wanted to diversify their field and permanent crops and looked for something with lower labor requirements.
Aaron Barcellos acknowledged they were still learning about olive cultural practices and how to optimize oil quality with the relatively new super high-density planting system. But he said they remained cautiously optimistic about olives for oil. “This industry is in its infancy for California and the U.S., so we’re still seeing where we’re going with it, but I do feel there’s potential,” Barcellos said. “I think the economics of where it’s at and where we are today is kind of holding us back, but it’s something that we’ll be looking at.” Currently, the statewide average yield is about 3.2 tons of fruit per acre, and he said many growers need about 5 tons per acre to break even. For the Ricchiuti family, which had farmed peaches and then almonds around the Fresno area for four generations, olives offered diversification. Vincent Ricchiuti, chief operations officer of P-R Farms and co-founder of Enzo Olive Oil Co., credited his father, Pat, for seeing the crop’s potential as the “next great opportunity for California agriculture.” “That vision inspired us to plant our first super high-density olive orchard” in 2008, Vincent Ricchuiti said. They also transitioned to certified organic production because they believed in improving the land, he added. As part of their plan, the Ricchuitis vertically integrated and built their own mill to process the fruit shortly after harvest. This allows them to maintain quality and freshness throughout the supply chain and produce 100% estate-grown certified-organic extra-virgin olive oil. The Ricchiutis and Barcellos are but a few of the state’s approximately 400 producers of
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Olives grown for oil production are harvested in Fresno County. Depending on the region, variety and desired oil quality, olives are mature and ready for harvest from September through January. California’s olive oil sector remains young, and plantings of olives for oil continue to expand. Valley News/James Collier photo for California Grown olives for oil who altogether farm about 37,000 acres, according to the California Olive Oil Council. Beumel said new orchards are spread throughout the state from Kern County north to Red Bluff. This differs from the turn of the century, when the bulk of the plantings were from Modesto north. Although growers have cultivated olives for centuries, super high-density plantings with typical 5-by-12-foot spacing, or about 726 trees per acre, are relatively new. The configuration lends itself to mechanical pruning and off-ground harvesting, significantly reducing labor, Beumel said. Initially, Barcellos said they thought they could get by with just mechanically hedging, topping, and skirting trees. But as the plants grew older, he said they had to put a hand crew in to remove deadwood that began to form in the tree interiors. The goal is to keep the trees generating fresh wood, which produces new fruiting buds. “What we don’t know is whether these orchards will be viable when they’re 15 years old,” Barcellos said. “That’s one of the things that’s keeping us from planting more – we just don’t know how long they will be in production.” Olives, by their nature, also require significantly less fertilizer, water, and protective sprays than tree nuts. As Barcellos puts it, less is more when it comes to olive tree management, which is just the opposite of many other tree crops. In fact, a recently published University of California, Davis, study found that super high-density olive trees produced the same yields and high-quality oil with 25% to 50% less nitrogen fertilizer than recommended for traditional orchards. Under optimum conditions, Beumel said growers can harvest
olives in the second leaf and obtain about 60% of their yield potential. By the third year, the trees could be in full production. At the same time, consumers are discovering the health benefits of olive oil, which several studies have ranked above seed oils. In response, demand has increased. Ricchiuti said Enzo has benefited from the trend and has expanded production. Nevertheless, he said his business continues to educate consumers that not all olive oils are created equal. “Consumers today are much more aware of what goes into their food,” Riccuitti said. “They want something healthy, authentic, and traceable. They want to know where their products come from. Olive oil fits perfectly into that mindset, especially when it’s domestically grown and certified organic.” Enzo specializes in extra-virgin olive oil, the highest-grade oil made from the first cold-pressed extraction of olives without heat or chemicals. In addition, extra-virgin olive oil must meet specific chemical benchmarks and be free from 12 flavor and aroma defects established by the International Olive Council. The California Department of Food and Agriculture has even stricter standards for a handful of plantbased compounds. All commercial handlers in the state that mill more than 5,000 gallons annually are required to participate in mandatory sampling and testing to verify quality under the statewide Olive Oil Commission of California marketing order. About 13 commercial producers account for about 90% of olive oil milled in the state. Vicky Boyd is a reporter in Modesto. She can be reached at agalert@cfbf.com. Reprinted with the permission of the California Farm Bureau.
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Local student athletes earn top honors as All-CIF Southern Section award winners selections, with Deonys Ioane and Kamryn Hubbell receiving recognition for their dominant play at the net and in the backcourt. Towards the end of 2025, the CIF Southern Section also released awards for boys’ water polo. The Temecula Valley Golden Bears emerged as the most successful local team, advancing all the way to the Division 3 championship match. Although they fell just short in a tight 10-9 contest against Bonita, their postseason run garnered significant respect. Three Temecula Valley seniors were named to the Division 3 First Team All-CIF list. Chase Wedell, Connor Liu, and Laszlo Nemeth were instrumental in guiding the Golden Bears to the finals. Their leadership and production in the pool set the stan-
dard for the program this season. In Division 4 water polo, the local area was well represented by athletes from Hemet and Liberty. Hemet junior Ray Henderson earned his spot on the First Team after a strong campaign. Liberty High School had three players selected, highlighting the depth of their roster. Seniors Cael Hansen and Gavin Stephens joined junior Chase Mankin on the All-CIF team, capping off a successful year for the Bison. These awards reflect the dedication of student-athletes, coaches, and families who invest countless hours into their respective sports. The recognition serves as a marker of success for these young players as they continue their athletic careers in 2026. Send local sports tips and info to sports@reedermedia.com.
Linfield Christian senior Grace Toth (4) prepares to serve during a pivotal Division 4 match this past season, capping off a stellar high school career with First Team All-CIF honors. Valley News/Courtesy photo JP Raineri Spor ts Editor The CIF Southern Section recently announced its selections for the 2025 fall sports awards, highlighting exceptional performances across girls’ flag football, girls’ volleyball, and boys’ water polo. Student-athletes from the local coverage area made a strong showing, earning recognition for their hard work and skill throughout the season. In girls’ flag football, the sport continues to grow rapidly across the region. The CIF Southern Section released its awards last week, with four local players earning spots among the elite. While 25 players from surrounding cities were chosen, these four stood out for their contributions inside the local coverage area. In Division 4, Great Oak junior Angelina Hinojosa earned selection as a defensive back. Her ability to read offenses and disrupt plays proved vital for the Wolfpack throughout the year. Temecula Prep sophomore Bailey Litt also secured a spot on the Division 4 team. Playing both wide receiver and safety, the 10th grader demonstrated versatility on both sides of the ball. As a dominant force on the field and an exceptional leader off it, Litt was also recognized this past weekend by the Los Angeles Rams. The Rising Stars campaign highlights local SoCal youth and high school football players based on their on-field performance, sportsmanship, leadership, and positive impact on game days. As noted on their website, with over 1,300 receiving yards, 25 touchdowns, and 73 receptions with only two drops,
she’s known for having some of the best hands in the game. Ranked third in the nation for interceptions, Bailey’s athleticism is matched by her character, kind, respectful, intelligent, and funny. She’s been named MVP, All-CIF, and a CIF Champion, and consistently recognized as the best teammate across multiple teams. Bailey leads by example and uplifts everyone around her, making her a true ambassador for girls’ flag football. Another sophomore making waves in Division 4 was Sierra McMackin of Temecula Valley. Selected for her performance as a quarterback and running back, McMackin directed the Golden Bears’ offense with poise beyond her years. Moving to Division 5, Vista Murrieta junior Ella Ballard was recognized as a rusher, showcasing the speed and agility that made her a constant threat to opposing quarterbacks. The accolades continued on the volleyball court, where the CIF Southern Section honored standout players from the 2025 season. In Division 4, two local seniors were named to the First Team. Grace Toth represented Linfield Christian, concluding her high school career with a memorable season. Joining her on the Division 4 First Team was Malia Jones of Paloma Valley, another senior leader who consistently delivered for her squad. Division 7 saw a significant number of local athletes earning First Team honors. Elsinore High School had two seniors selected: Olivia Stanley and Jaycee Hullar. Their chemistry and experience were key factors in Elsinore’s competitive play this year. West Valley also celebrated two senior
Bailey Lit (5), a sophomore standout for Temecula Prep, seen here keying on an offensive player for Linfield, earned a much-deserved spot on the Division 4 All-CIF flag football team. Valley News/Courtesy photo
Vista Murrieta junior Ella Ballard (middle) was recognized as a rusher, earning a spot on the Division 4 All-CIF flag football team. Valley News/Files Owens Photography scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. and conclude at 10:30 p.m. A break will be sandwiched by two sets, approximately 70 minutes apiece. Portraying Ace Frehley wasn’t just an opportunity for Sweet. “I’ve studied Ace since I was ten years old,” Sweet said. “His playing style helped me develop my playing style.” Frehley’s passing hasn’t affected Sweet’s portrayal of the former Kiss member. “It hasn’t changed anything at all,” Sweet said. “I feel honored to help carry
KISSTROYER from page A-7 When Sweet was ten a friend introduced him to Kiss. “My first exposure to Kiss was in 1977,” he said. “I went over to his house after school and he played the Destroyer album,” Sweet said. “As a tenyear-old child, getting exposed to the band Kiss was an eye-opener to me.” Destroyer was released in 1976 and included the songs “Shout It Out Loud”, “Detroit Rock City”, and “Beth”. Kisstroyer USA utilizes that album as part of its name. A Kiss tribute band in Australia was already called Kisstroyer, so the Kisstroyer USA founders added “USA” to avoid confusion on Internet searches. “It also fits with our own theme and our own beliefs,” Sweet said. “We all love this country.” Sweet has lived in Vista for more than 30 years and was raised in Carlsbad. He played the saxophone in the Valley Junior High School band and in the Carlsbad High School marching band. “I started playing guitar at 18,” said Sweet, who graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1984. Frangos and Adams are also in a band called Steal Dawn, which is not a Steely Dan tribute band but plays cover songs. Sweet and Frangos were both in that band when it was called Steel Dawn. Sweet was in Steel Dawn from 1991 until 1992. Sweet obtained more than the
Answers to puzzle on page A-6. Kisstroyer USA will be performing at The Vibe in Temecula on Thursday, Jan. 15. Valley News/Leah Horstman photo other bandmates while with Steel Dawn. His wife, Debbra, worked with Adams’ predecessor as the band’s drummer and attended a show in 1991. “That’s how we first met,” Sweet said. Frangos now lives in the San Carlos area of San Diego, Adams is a Poway resident, and Schwarz resides in Chula Vista. The band members practice at Frangos’ home. “It’s kind of central between the two furthest members,” Sweet said. (Frangos’ home is also only a couple of blocks from a San Carlos nightclub called McGuffie’s Live, which was formerly Navajo Live.) The January 15 concert will be the first for Kisstroyer USA at The Vibe. “We’ve played several different venues in Temecula.
We go over well at the wineries, surprisingly,” Sweet said. “We have a pretty decent fan base in Temecula.” Sweet himself hasn’t visited The Vibe but has watched videos of performances. “I know what the club looks like on the inside and what the stage setup is,” he said. Kisstroyer USA concerts include smoke effects if permitted and a sign that lights up. “We have a very technical setup,” Sweet said. Applying the makeup takes approximately an hour and a half. “We’re not the kind of band who can just show up,” Sweet said. “We like to be at a gig about four hours before showtime,” Sweet said. “Hopefully, we can have a little bit of chill time.” The concert at The Vibe is
that legacy forward as an echo, not a replacement,” Sweet said. “I don’t feel that I could possibly step in his shoes.” Sweet notes that fans, including a younger generation who never knew the original band Kiss, can experience Kiss through Kisstroyer USA and thus experience Frehley through Sweet. “If I remind them of him as well, that’s even better,” Sweet said. Joe Naiman can be reached at jnaiman@reedermedia.com.
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Heritage’s record run sets stage for highs, lows as they regroup for league play
Quentin Bailey (21) defies gravity with a soft touch floater in the lane. Valley News/Action Captures Media Group photos JP Raineri Spor ts Editor MENIFEE – The Heritage High School boys’ basketball team found itself on top of the world in early December. The Patriots were unstoppable, riding a wave of momentum that crashed onto the shores of history with a resounding 82-55 victory over Pacific on Dec. 8. That night marked a significant milestone for the program as the team secured its seventh consecutive win, breaking the school record for the longest win streak in Heritage history. However, the weeks following that electric performance have brought a sobering reality check. What began as a season defined by record books has turned into a battle for consistency as the Patriots navigate the choppy waters of Inland Valley League play. The record-breaking performance against Pacific was never in doubt. Heritage raced out of the gates with suffocating defensive pressure and an offensive rhythm that the Pirates simply could not
match. The Patriots jumped out to a commanding 23-4 lead, forcing an early timeout from the Pacific bench. The break in action did little to slow the onslaught. By the time Kendall Sampson scored in the final minute of the opening period, Heritage held a lopsided 30-6 advantage. The scoreboard read 30-9 after one quarter and a staggering 5520 at halftime. With the outcome effectively decided by the break, the focus shifted to the individual brilliance powering the team. Sophomore sensation Quentin Bailey delivered the performance of the year. He dominated the paint on both ends of the floor, dropping a season-high 31 points to go along with 18 rebounds. His double-double anchored an offense that seemed unable to miss. Bailey wasn’t the only Patriot filling up the stat sheet. Diego Mekonsto orchestrated the attack with precision, tallying 15 points, seven assists, and six rebounds. Kendall Sampson was a menace on defense, swiping seven steals while adding 11 points and five assists.
Diego Mekonsto (4) elevates over West Valley’s Josh Ramirez (1) to fire off a contested jumper. The team’s energy was palpable on the boards. Heritage finished the night with 26 offensive rebounds, the highest total they have posted since November 2024. It was the kind of complete game that signaled Heritage was a force to be reckoned with. The road to seven straight wins began after a season-opening setback against Corona on Nov. 17. Following that loss, the Patriots rattled off victory after victory. The run included a nail-biting overtime triumph against Tahquitz on Dec. 4, proving the team could win close games just as effectively as they could blow out opponents. Since the confetti settled on that record-breaking night against Pacific, the season has taken a difficult turn. The Patriots have struggled to maintain that early-season magic, losing six of their last eight contests. The team now sits at 9-7 overall. The transition into league play has presented immediate challenges. In their Inland Valley League opener on Dec. 17, Heritage fell to Vista del Lago in
Kendall Sampson (5) muscles his way into the paint to create a scoring opportunity.
Deandre Thompson (11) slices through the lane and attacks the rim for two. a tight defensive battle, 57-51. The loss dropped them to 0-1 in league play and highlighted the need for offensive adjustments against stiffer competition. Despite the recent slide, the season is far from over. The talent that produced a seven-game win streak remains on the roster. Heritage will look to snap out of its funk and climb back up the league standings this week. The schedule offers immediate opportunities
for redemption with upcoming matchups against Paloma Valley and Lakeside. The Patriots have proven they can dominate. Now, the challenge is rediscovering the chemistry and intensity that made them unbeatable in early December. For more information and stats, visit the Heritage High School page on MaxPreps.com. Send local sports tips and info to sports@reedermedia.com.
Holiday Bowl Thriller: SMU holds off Arizona comeback at Snapdragon Stadium his rhythm in the third quarter. He connected with Javin Whatley for a 28-yard touchdown to put the Wildcats on the board. Momentum continued to shift as the Arizona defense forced mistakes from Jennings, intercepting him three times in the second half. Following one of those turnovers, Fifita found Tre Spivey for a 10-yard touchdown, cutting the deficit to 24-12. The drama peaked in the final minute. With 33 seconds remaining, Fifita tossed a 15-yard touchdown pass to Cameron Barmore on a crucial third-and-10 play,
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SAN DIEGO — The 2025 college football season concluded with a dramatic finish at Snapdragon Stadium Friday night, as the SMU Mustangs survived a spirited second-half rally to defeat the Arizona Wildcats, 24-19, in the Holiday Bowl. For football fans who made the short drive down I-15 from Southwest Riverside County, the game delivered two distinctly different halves of football. The Mustangs dominated early, building a commanding lead before the Wildcats roared back to make it a one-score game in the final minutes. The victory marked a significant milestone for SMU, securing the program’s first bowl win since the 2012 Hawaii Bowl. Both teams finished their seasons with identical 9-4 records. Mustangs Dominate Early SMU wasted little time establishing control. The Mustangs’ offense, led by quarterback Kevin Jennings, moved the ball efficiently against the Arizona defense throughout the first half. Jennings finished the night completing 21 of 32 passes for 278 yards, though he struggled with turnovers late in the game.
bringing the score to 24-19. The Final Stand With the game on the line, Arizona attempted an onside kick, hoping for one last chance to steal the victory. However, SMU recovered the kick, allowing Jennings to take a knee and run out the clock. Despite the loss, Arizona’s defense kept the team in the fight, holding SMU scoreless for two quarters and providing ample opportunities for the offense to close the gap. Send local sports tips and info to sports@reedermedia.com.
SMU wide receiver Yamir Knight (8) reacts to making a catch during the Holiday Bowl game at Snapdragon Stadium SMU won 24-19. Valley News/Action Captures Media Group Running back T.J. Harden proved to be the engine of the Mustangs’ early success. Harden found the end zone twice in the first half, including a 1-yard punch-in on the opening drive and another powerful run to extend the lead to 14-0. A 1-yard touchdown run by Stone Eby and a late second-quarter field goal sent SMU into the locker room with a seemingly insurmountable 24-0 halftime lead. Arizona’s offense, conversely, sputtered for the first 30 minutes. The Wildcats managed just 132
total yards in the first half and were plagued by penalties, committing four infractions for 45 yards that stalled critical drives. Wildcats Mount a Comeback The second half told a different story. Arizona’s defense tightened, making necessary adjustments to shut out the high-powered SMU offense for the remainder of the game. The Mustangs managed only 64 yards of offense after the break. Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita, who threw for 265 yards and three touchdowns, finally found
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita (1) carrying the ball in the fourth quarter against Arizona at Snapdragon Stadium. Valley News/Action Captures Media Group
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Donkeys as livestock guardians spark debate among ranchers
Donkeys have pros and cons as to their use as livestock guardians. Diane Sieker Staf f Writer With predators on the hunt in the Anza Valley, ranch owners do everything they can to protect
livestock and pets. Good fencing, secure shelters and deterrents are essential, but even layered defenses can be breached. When that happens, some property owners turn to guardian animals
Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo for added protection. Livestock guardian dogs are often the first animals that come to mind. Certain breeds have been developed over centuries specifically to protect flocks and
herds. However, some ranchers consider alternative animals, including donkeys or burros, to guard vulnerable stock. According to Mother Earth News contributor Jan Dohner,
donkeys do tend to become territorial, although they do not patrol an area the way dogs do. She notes that donkeys are espesee DONKEYS, page B-3
How Americans ring in the New Year: Traditions big and small Diane Sieker Staf f Writer
As the calendar turned to Jan. 1, people across the United States welcomed 2026 in ways that reflect regional traditions, family customs and personal hopes for the months ahead. In major cities, large public celebrations and parties often anchor the night. New York City’s Times Square ball drop remains one of the most recognizable New Year’s Eve traditions, drawing thousands of spectators and millions of television viewers. Other cities host fireworks displays, live music, regional object drops - Nashville uses a musical note - and countdowns designed to bring communities together for shared moments of raucous celebration. Elsewhere, the holiday is marked in quieter, more personal ways. Many families, friends and neighbors gather at home for potluck dinners, board games and movie marathons, counting down to midnight from their living rooms. Food plays a central role in many New Year’s traditions. In the South, black-eyed peas and collard greens are commonly served as symbols of luck and
Many local Anza families celebrate by letting the children stay up late to join the festivities. Anza Valley Outlook/Courtesy photo
prosperity. Pork dishes are popular in parts of the Midwest, while seafood is favored in some coastal regions. In Mexican and Latin American communities, tamales are enjoyed on New Year’s day for good luck and a prosperous new year. The golden corn masa represents wealth and a pork filling represents the pig’s tenacity to press forward and root out what it’s looking for. Desserts, from champagne-soaked cakes to simple homemade sweets, cap off the evening. Alcohol in its many forms is consumed in celebration of the new year. Champagne, spirits, wine and beer are featured in many parties across the nation. Religious and cultural customs also shape how the new year is observed. Some attend midnight church services or prayer gatherings, while others follow traditions passed down through generations, such as writing resolutions, cleaning homes to “clear out” the old year, or sharing a toast at midnight. For many Americans, New Year’s Day itself holds equal importance. The first day of the year is often reserved for rest, family visits or watching college football see NEW YEAR, page B-3
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Manager Annika Knoppel can be reached at 951-234-1314 or email anzafarmersmarket@ gmail.com Anza Community Hall Swap Meet - Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. $15 for a spot with membership. $18 for a spot without membership. Vendors wanted. The hall is located at 56630 CA-371 in Anza. See membership information under “Organizations.” Mobile Food Pantry – Anza Electric Cooperative and F.I.N.D. Food Bank offers a free mobile food pantry the second Saturday of every month at the AEC office, 58470 CA-371, from 8 to 10 a.m. All are welcome. Cal-Fresh application assistance and free community health services are also available. Bring your own reusable bags to take food home. Volunteers welcome. For more information, contact the AEC office at 951-763-4333. Friends of Anza Valley Community Library – Anza Valley Community Library is located at Hamilton High School, 57430 Mitchell Road. The library is open to the public, but not during school hours. Hours are 4-7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 12-4 p.m. on Sunday. Closed Monday through Wednesday. Hamilton High School – Find out what is happening using Hamilton’s online calendar at www.hamiltonbobcats.net/apps/ events/calendar. Hamilton Museum – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays at 39991 Contreras Road in Anza. For more information, call 951-763-1350 or visit www.hamiltonmuseum. org. Find them on Facebook at “Hamilton-Museum-and-RanchFoundation.” Backcountry Horsemen Redshank Riders – Meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. Locations change, so please contact Mike by email at stumblinl55@gmail. com or by calling 951-760-9255. Health, exercise, resources and recovery meetings Fit after 50 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday and Friday mornings at Anza Community Hall. Free. Wear comfortable clothes and supportive shoes. Call or text instructor Teresa Hoehn at 951751-1462 for more information. Ve t e r a n s ’ G a t h e r i n g Mondays – 9-11 a.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 39075 Contreras Road in Anza. Men and women veterans come to share and help each other deal with post-traumatic stress disorder and other difficulties. Call John Sheehan at 951-9236153. If you need an advocate to help with VA benefits, call Ronnie Imel at 951-659-9884. The Most Excellent Way – A Christ-centered recovery program for all kinds of addiction meets once a week on Fridays from 6-8 p.m. Program is court approved. The group meets at Valley Gospel Chapel, located at 43275 Chapman Road, Anza. AA Men’s Meeting – 7 p.m. Meetings take place Thursdays at 39551 Kirby Road in Anza,
south of CA-371. Alcoholics Anonymous – 8 p.m. Wednesday and Friday evenings at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road in Anza. For more information, please email Barbara at chicasita55@gmail. com. Bereaved Parents of the USA – The Aguanga-Anza Chapter of BPUSA will hold its meetings at 6 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 49109 Lakeshore Blvd. in Aguanga. For more information, contact chapter leader Linda Hardee at 951-551-2826. Free Mobile Health Clinic – Open every third Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointment is needed. Uninsured may only be seen in the Anza Community Hall’s parking lot or inside the hall. Medication Assistance and Treatment for Opioid Dependence – Get treatment for heroin addiction. Transportation to the clinic is provided. For more information, contact Borrego Health’s Anza Community Health Center, 58581 CA-371, Anza. For more information, 951-763-4759. Narcotics Anonymous – Tuesday meetings, 8 p.m. at Shepherd of the Valley Church, Anza, 56095 Pena Road, Anza. For more information, please email Barbara at chicasita55@ gmail.com. Wo m e n ’s A l c o h o l i c s Anonymous –Thursdays at 12 noon. Meetings at Shepherd of the Valley Church, 56095 Pena Road in Anza. For more information, please email Barbara at chicasita55@gmail. com. Food ministries Food for the Faithful – 8 a.m. The food bank hands out food the last Thursday of the month until the food is gone. Emergency food handed out as needed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. FFF is a nondenominational nonprofit. All in need are welcome; call Esther Barragan at 951-763-5636. Bible studies Living Hope Thursday Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study – 8 a.m. at 58050 CA-371 in Anza. All are welcome. Living Hope Christian Fellowship Sunday Service – 10 a.m. at the Anza Community Hall, 56630 CA-371 in Anza. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Anza’s Sunday Sacrament is at 10 a.m.; Sunday School is 11 a.m. Priesthood/Relief Society meets at noon; Wednesday, Boy Scouts gathers 6 p.m. and Youth Night is 7 p.m. For more information, call Ruiz at 951-445-7180 or Nathan at 760-399-0727. The Wednesday Genealogy/Family History Class, 5-8 p.m., is open to the public at 39075 Contreras Road in Anza. Native Lighthouse Fellowship – 10 a.m. The group meets the first Saturday of the month, and breakfast is served. All are welcome to fellowship together at the “Tribal Hall” below the casino in Anza. For
more information, call Nella Heredia at 951-763-0856. Monthly Christian Men’s Breakfast – 9 a.m. Breakfast takes place the 4th Saturday of each month and rotates to different locations. Contact Jeff Crawley at 951-763-1257 for more information. Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church – 10 a.m. Weekly Wednesday Bible study takes place at 56095 Pena Road in Anza. Call 951-763-4226 for more information. Valley Gospel Chapel – 7 a.m. Saturday Men’s Study meets weekly with breakfast usually served at 43275 Chapman Road in the Terwilliger area of Anza. For more information, call 951763-4622. Anza Baptist Church - Begin your week with Sunday School for adults at 9 a.m. followed by Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m. We have an optional Children’s Church service during the main service. On Sunday nights from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. we have a rotating schedule of Bible Studies, fellowship, and prayer. We also have a prayer circle which meets on Wednesday mornings at 11 a.m. The church office is open Wednesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The church is located at 39200 Rolling Hills Road, just off Burnt Valley Road, in Anza. For more information, please contact the church at 951763-4937 or visit https://www. anzabaptistchurch.com Clubs Anza Valley VFW Post 1873, Capt. John Francis Drivick III Post – The Ladies’ and Men’s Auxiliaries are located at 59011 Bailey Road in Anza. Mail P.O. Box 390433. Request monthly newsletter and or weekly menu by email at vfw1873anzaca@gmail. com. For more information, call 951-763-4439 or visit http:// vfw1873.org. High Country 4-H Club – 4 p.m. Meetings are on the third Tuesday of the month, except February, at Anza Community Hall. 4-H Club is for youth 5 to 19 years old offering a variety of projects. High Country 4-H Club is open to children living in the Anza, Aguanga and surrounding areas. For more information, call Allison Renck at 951-663-5452. Anza Valley Artists Meetings – Meetings at 1 p.m. are the third Saturday of each month at various locations. Share art, ideas and participate in shows. Guest speakers are always needed. For more information, call president Rosie Grindle at 951-928-1248. Find helpful art tips at www.facebook.com/ AnzaValleyArtists. Anza Quilter ’s Club – Meetings are held at 9:30 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road, Anza. For more information see our Facebook page or contact Pat Sprint at jpsprint@gmail.com or Ellen Elmore at luvtoquilt2@gmail. com. Anza Valley Lions Club – The Anza Valley Lions Club has been
reinstated and is open to all men and women who want to work together for the betterment of the community. The group is working on securing a new venue for meetings. Meetings and events are posted on the Anza Lions Club of Anza Valley Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ LionsofAnzaValley. For more information, email president Greg Sandling at President. A n z a L i o n s @ g m a i l . c o m or Chris Skinner at Secretary. AnzaLions@gmail.com. Fire Explorer Program – 6 p.m. The program meets every second, third and fourth Tuesday of the month at Fire Station 29 on CA-371 in Anza. Call 951-7635611 for information. Anza Thimble Club – The club meets the 1st Thursday of the month at the Anza Community Hall, 56630 CA-371, Anza, CA 92539. 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. Civil Air Patrol – Squadron 59 is looking for new members of all ages. For more information, call squadron commander Maj. Dennis Sheehan from the Anza area at 951-403-4940. To learn more and see the club’s meeting schedule, visit www.squadron59. org. Anza Community Hall – 7 p.m. General membership meetings are held the fourth Thursday of the month. Single memberships are $30 and include discounts to events for one person and 1 vote in elections and meetings. Family memberships are $50 and include discounts for a family up to 5 members and 1 vote in elections and meetings. Business memberships are $50 and allows an employer to receive discounts for up to 5 people, including themselves, and includes 1 vote on elections and meetings. No government funds are allocated for the Hall, which pays its bills through memberships and swap meets. Mail membership to: Anza Community Building Inc. at P.O. Box 390091, Anza, CA 92539. The hall is located at 56630 CA-371 in Anza. For more information, call 951-2824267 or email achageneral@ g m a i l . c o m o r v i s i t w w w. anzacommunitybuilding.org. Anza Civic Improvement League – 9 a.m. meets the first Saturday of each month at the Little Red Schoolhouse. The league maintains Minor Park and the Little Red School House, which are both available to rent for events. No government funds are allowed; the membership pays the bills – $10 a person, $18 family or $35 business membership. For more information, visit www. anzacivic.org.
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Knöppelåsen to host Trail Wanderings and Wonderings at Hurkey Creek Jan. 11
Beautiful views will greet hikers at Knöppelåsen’s Trail Wanderings and Wonderings at Hurkey Creek Jan. 11. Diane Sieker Staf f Writer Explore, wander and discover the natural beauty of Hurkey Creek Trail during Knöppelåsen’s Trail Wanderings and Wonderings event Sunday, January 11, starting at 10:00 a.m. This relaxed, 3.5 mile, dog-friendly hike offers gentle terrain, creekside views and an opportunity to connect with nature. Starting at Hurkey Creek Park, the trek will lead into the San Bernardino National Forest, following Hurkey Creek and passing
DONKEYS from page B-1 cially alert grazing animals with excellent hearing and a wider field of vision than horses. They also tend to be less flighty and more likely to stand their ground when confronted by a predator. Donkeys are naturally aggressive toward canines, and that behavior can extend to animals sharing their pasture. However, Dohner acknowledges that donkeys are not intentionally protective of livestock. Rather, they are reacting to a perceived threat within their territory or behaving as their own herd protectors. In her view, donkeys can serve as acceptable guardians for sheep, goats and calves. Often, sheep or goats come to view the larger animal as a source of protection and will gather near it when they sense danger. Donkeys may deter a single fox, coyote, roaming dog or possibly a bobcat. Other experts strongly disagree. “Donkeys are not guardians. They’re complex prey animals with an innate fear of anything smaller than themselves, especially canines. While they may deter predators from your farm, they do not care about your chickens and would not guard them on purpose. There’s even a serious chance they will injure or kill your chickens, goats, sheep, calves and mini horses,” said Katy Montgomery, owner of Sticky Holler Farm, a three-
through open areas scattered with boulders, stunning rock formations and beautiful mountain views. According to Knöppelåsen, this hike will celebrate the region’s natural landscapes while encouraging mindfulness, curiosity and appreciation for local flora and fauna. Although the trailhead map is located in the middle of the campground, the trail itself is easy to follow and mostly flat, making it perfect for curious hikers of all ages. Near the turnaround point, the path becomes less defined -
acre operation in west-central Arkansas. Even when donkeys appear to be stock-safe, Montgomery said, they are not protecting other animals - they are protecting themselves and their territory. “I personally haven’t had any losses from predators since adding my donkeys and mules, but I can 1000% guarantee you that they are not guarding my chickens, goats, or geese,” she said. “They’re guarding themselves and their herd. If you keep donkeys with other small stock, one day they may decide your goat or chicken is a threat and kill it. All four of mine would kill a baby goat or a chicken or goose in a heartbeat. Your donkeys may get along with your other animals just fine, until one day they don’t.” Montgomery said a neighbor initially believed a predator had killed two chickens, only to discover through camera footage that one of her own donkeys born on the farm and exposed to chickens daily - was responsible. Though highly intelligent, donkeys and burros cannot be relied upon to defend flocks or poultry. Even traditional livestock guardian dogs come with challenges of their own. As one layer of ranch security, the use of donkeys ultimately remains an individual decision for property owners to consider. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia.com.
and hikers are advised to simply listen for the creek to guide them. Participants should park in the day-use area near the playground, and bring $6 for day-use parking. Restrooms are available in the campground. Event details at a glance: • What: Trail Wanderings and Wonderings – Hurkey Creek Trail • When: Sunday, January 11, 10 a.m. • Where: Hurkey Creek Trail, Mountain Center • Parking: Day-use area by the playground • Fees: $6 day use
Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo • Amenities: Restrooms in campground • Trail Notes: Easy, mostly flat, dog-friendly; trail map located mid-campground Hurkey Creek Park is managed by Riverside County and is located just north of Lake Hemet on SR 74, about 20 minutes or 14 miles from Anza. Take a step off the beaten path, enjoy the sights and sounds of the trail, and join Knöppelåsen in celebrating the beauty of Southern California’s natural spaces. “At Knöppelåsen, we are passionate about sharing the beauty
and value of our environment with the community,” said Knöppelåsen founder Annika Knöppel. “All are welcome to this event. Please bring your curiosity, comfortable walking shoes, and a sense of adventure. There is no need to RSVP.” For more information or to ask any questions, please contact Annika Knöppel at (951) 595-5930 or email admin@knoppelasen. org. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia.com.
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Sheriff ’s Blotter
The Sheriff’s Blotter enables residents to know what criminal activity is occurring in their communities. Diane Sieker Staf f Writer The Anza Valley Outlook Sheriff’s Blotter is a list of calls that allows residents to see what law enforcement activity is occurring in their communities. The Sheriff’s Blotter data is obtained from the official calls for service records kept by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. However, calls where the release of the information could cause harm to an individual or jeopardize the investigation of a criminal case are excluded. All calls listed are for service within the Sheriff’s Department
jurisdiction in the unincorporated areas of Anza, Lake Riverside Estates, Cahuilla and Aguanga from Dec. 28 through Jan. 3. Dec. 28 Danger to self/other - 09:31 p.m., 5900 block Lightning Rd., Anza, report taken Vicious dog - 08:28 p.m., 5300 block St. Hwy. 371, Anza Public assist - 07:08 p.m., address undefined, Anza Suspicious circumstance 06:09 p.m., 3900 block Contreras Rd., Anza Incorrigible minor - 04:42 p.m., address withheld, Anza. Suspicious circumstance 04:00 p.m., 3900 block Contreras
Rd., Anza Dec. 30 Area check - 04:22 p.m., 6200 block Coyote Canyon Rd., Anza Animal abuse - 08:04 a.m., address undefined, Anza Dec. 31 Fireworks - 08:52 p.m., address undefined, Anza Attempt warrant service - 07:38 p.m., address withheld, Anza, warrant Battery - 04:07 p.m., 4300 block Bonny Ln., Anza, report taken Suicide threat - 05:17 a.m., address withheld, Anza Jan. 1 Suspicious circumstance -
Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo 08:53 p.m., 5400 block St. Hwy. 371, Anza Assist other department - 06:19 p.m., address undefined, Anza Trespassing - 06:04 a.m., address undefined, Anza Jan. 2 Shots fired - 09:58 p.m., 5800 block Granite Gulley Rd., Anza Assist other department - 08:22 p.m., 5800 block Ramsey Rd., Anza Assist other department - 06:54 p.m., address undefined, Anza Vandalism - 03:55 p.m., 3800 block Boulton Rd., Anza, report taken Jan. 3 Suspicious circumstance -
11:04 p.m., address undefined, Anza Assist other department - 01:35 p.m., 4300 block Rycon Ln., Anza No assumption of criminal guilt or affiliation should be drawn from the content provided in the Sheriff’s Blotter. Residents with information regarding any crimes are encouraged to contact the Hemet Sheriff’s Station at (951) 791-3400. Criminal activity can also be reported through the We-Tip Crime Reporting Hotline, (909) 987-5005 or https://wetip.com. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.
And sadly, Adam and Eve listened. It says, “When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves. (Genesis 3:6-7) It’s not that God allows evil; Adam and Eve chose it instead of the tree of life. And what was the first thing they did? They tried to cover over their own shame. As a result, sin and every evil thing that comes from it came into the world. Romans 5:12 says, “When Adam sinned, sin entered the world. Adam’s sin brought death, so death spread to everyone, for everyone sinned.” That’s why we read that “everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.” (Romans 3:23) If we stopped right there, this world and our lives would be pretty depressing. But we can’t stop right there because God didn’t. You see, if you remove God
from the equation, you remove all hope. The good news is that even though Adam and Eve rebelled, you and I are born sinners and prone to trying to be our own gods. And even though we were deserving of the full force of God’s justice and wrath, “God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8) You see, the reason Jesus appeared was to “destroy the devil’s work.” (1John 3:8) God is bringing evil to a righteous end through Jesus Christ, our Lord. In fact, Jesus is the only one who can destroy all evil for all time. Adam and Eve faced the same choice you make every single day. Are you going to eat from the Tree of Life or from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil? Which tree are you eating from? Zachary Elliott is the lead pastor of Fusion Christian Church in Temecula. For more information, visit http://www.fusionchristianchurch.com, http://www.encouragementtoday.tv or find them on Instagram.
FAITH
If God’s so good, why evil?
Zachary Elliot t Special to Valley News An atheist once told a pastor, “I don’t believe in God because there’s too much evil, pain, and suffering in the world.” The pastor replied, “Okay, let’s pretend God doesn’t exist. Is there still evil, pain, and suffering?” The atheist thought for a moment and said, “Yes, there still is.” “Exactly,” the pastor said. “Getting rid of God doesn’t get rid of the problem. It just removes hope.” That conversation points to something vitally important: the existence of evil and suffering doesn’t automatically disprove the existence of God. In fact, I believe it proves just the opposite. It shows us that God really does exist and that he is good. If God didn’t exist, how would you even know what evil is? Who would set the moral standard?
Who would tell you what is right and wrong? Only a holy God can do that. The reason we know what evil is, is because God has shown us what is good and he has written morality on our hearts. God is the absolute standard of right and wrong. Without him, we wouldn’t know the difference. Isaiah 33:22 says, “For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king; it is he who will save us.” The question everyone is asking with the murder of Iryna Zarutska, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and the recent school shootings is this: If God is so good, why does he allow evil? To answer that, we have to go all the way back to the beginning and look in the book of Genesis. There, we read that God made a perfect world and placed two perfect humans in it, named Adam and Eve. They were the crown of his creation. In the garden, God gave Adam and Eve the loving freedom to choose. We read in Genesis 2:15-17 that, “The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. And the Lord God commanded the man, “You are free to eat from
any tree in the garden; but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will certainly die.” For love to be love, it must be freely given. God wanted Adam and his wife Eve, to choose to love him. They weren’t forced to stay in the garden and eat from the Tree of Life. God gave them a clear warning. You can choose the Tree of Life or you can choose the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. And God was clear that when they ate from that tree, it would bring death. Not just physical death but spiritual death as well. That’s the moment the deceiver, our enemy the devil, came to take advantage of the situation. “You will not certainly die,” the serpent said to the woman. “For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” (Genesis 3:4-7) It’s the same lie the enemy has been whispering into the ears of every single person who has lived since. You don’t need God! You can be a god to yourself. Then you can decide what’s right and wrong. You can make up your own rules.
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Coady gives ACWA presentation on handling social media fallout Joe Naiman Special to Valley News
EWMD assistant general manager April Coady gives a presentation called “Navigating the Fallout of a Controversial Social Media Moment” on Dec. 3 at the Association of California Water Agencies fall conference in San Diego. Valley News/Joe Naiman photo
In July, an off-duty Eastern Municipal Water District employee was involved in an argument at Knott’s Berry Farm that escalated into racial slurs. After it became known that the individual was an EMWD employee, the district began receiving an influx of comments on its own social media platforms and elsewhere online. The district’s response and lessons learned were outlined by EMWD Assistant General Manager April Coady during a Dec. 3 presentation at the Association of California Water Agencies fall conference in San Diego. The presentation was titled Navigating the Fallout of a Controversial Social Media Moment. “I think it was pretty well received just from the comments,” Coady said. “Most other agencies were appreciative of us sharing our experiences.” Coady, Eastern’s assistant general manager for public affairs and water use efficiency, has been with the district for 18 years and has spent nearly three decades in the public sector. Eastern uses Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, X, and YouTube, but the video documenting the
Knott’s Berry Farm confrontation was posted on TikTok, a platform the district does not use. “Regardless of your agency philosophy on social media, it can still happen to you,” Coady said. By the time Eastern became aware of the video, it had already gone viral. “It still caught us off guard,” Coady said. “It had already gone viral by the time we were aware of it.” TikTok users were able to identify the employee and his workplace. “They found out where this employee lives. They found out where he worked,” Coady said. Eastern’s social media platforms and email inboxes were inundated with messages. “All they were doing was trying to keep up,” Coady said of staff reviewing the comments. Public affairs and human resources staff coordinated responses, and some employees downloaded TikTok to better monitor the situation. “Several of us downloaded TikTok that day,” Coady said. “If we had already been on TikTok, we might have caught it a little bit sooner. I don’t know if it would have made a difference.” Eastern developed a response strategy that included consulting a labor attorney and a public re-
Grindstaff chosen as ACWA Region 9 chair Joe Naiman Special to Valley News The Association of California Water Agencies has ten regions and Region 9 encompasses Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and Imperial County. Region 9 has a seven-member board, and Eastern Municipal Water District board member Joe Grindstaff is now the chair of the Region 9 board. “I’m very happy to be on the ACWA board,” Grindstaff said. The ACWA agencies within Region 9 voted for the chair and vice-chair of the 2026-27 board. Grindstaff was chosen as the Region 9 chair and Paul Ortega of the Desert Water Agency (Palm Springs) was selected as the vicechair. The voting also returned Western Municipal Water District board member Brenda Dennstedt and Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District board member Harvey Ryan to the board. The Region 9 board seeks to balance “western” and “arid” representation, and the board also includes Mission Springs Water District (Desert Hot Springs) board member Russ Martin, East Valley Water District (Highland) board president James Morales Jr., and Salton Sea Authority (which has an Indio office) executive director and general manager Patrick O’Dowd. The Region 9 board members are elected to represent the issues, concerns, and needs of the region. ACWA has more than 470 public agency members and includes large and small agencies, city water departments and water districts, urban and rural agencies, and agencies in all areas of the state. “It brings a lot of these agencies together where we can have discussions,” Grindstaff said. ACWA’s activities include edu-
cating member agencies through conferences and other activities. ACWA also has legislative initiatives to educate state and Federal officials about the state’s water needs. “I think very positively about ACWA. I think ACWA can and should be a leader in bringing at least something of a common view about where we need to go,” Grindstaff said. “I think it’s done really well over the years.” Water issues tend to transcend ideological and other political differences, and ACWA also unites those with different political views. “It’s been non-partisan. It’s about what’s right for the state,” Grindstaff said. The ACWA conference topics include supply and other conveyance, water quality, governance, human resources, financial, and legal issues. “ACWA helps people understand issues and how they interrelate,” Grindstaff said. The ACWA member agencies usually deal with the public directly to educate ratepayers and others on water issues. “ACWA does some,” Grindstaff said. “They can give support to agencies.” The ACWA state board of directors includes the chair and vice-chair of each region, so Grindstaff is now on the ACWA state board. “We’re in the midst of some big decisions for California,” he said. Grindstaff succeeded Randy Record as the Division 3 board member for Eastern. Record held various ACWA positions and was the ACWA president for 2012-13. “Our area has a history of being involved with ACWA,” Grindstaff said. Division 3 covers Hemet, San Jacinto, Valle Vista, Little Valley, Cactus Valley, Soboba Hot Springs, and Garner Valley. Record had been the EMWD
board member for Division 3 for 24 years before retiring at the end of 2024. Records’ retirement plans necessitated a replacement. “Randy actually called me,” Grindstaff said. Now that Record is retired from the EMWD board, he no longer needs to be a resident of the district and is now a full-time Paso Robles resident. His plans not to run for re-election in 2024 preceded his plans to move out of Riverside County. “We had talked about it at one point earlier on,” Grindstaff said. “I’ve known Randy, and I’ve been in the water business for basically my whole career, so I was interested,” Grindstaff said. “I wanted to be involved in helping out so we could move ahead.” An employee of a public agency cannot be on that agency’s board, but a former employee can. Grindstaff, who began his water career in 1988 with the City of Riverside’s water utilities department, was an EMWD operations and maintenance manager from 1991 to 1994. Grindstaff’s father was raised in Los Angeles before joining the United States Air Force. Grindstaff was born at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. “I grew up all over,” he said. “I went to 12 schools in 12 years.” His opinion of California being at the forefront of water brought him to Southern California. “I had family here, but I came to California because of the water,” he said. After being hired by the City of Riverside, he took an EMWD staff position in 1991. “Eastern was a lot different,” he said. Grindstaff would obtain more than his salary during his EMWD employment. “I met my wife while I was working at Eastern,” he said. Joe and Shirley Grindstaff,
who was a mail clerk when she worked at Eastern, have lived in Hemet since 2012. They have five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Eastern is one of five Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority members. Grindstaff became the general manager of that joint powers authority after his employment with Eastern. He then spent a decade with the California Natural Resources Agency, which includes the state’s Department of Water Resources; his positions included director of the California Bay-Delta Authority and chief deputy director of the California Department of Water Resources. After returning to Riverside County he concluded his water agency employment career as the general manager of the Inland Empire Utilities Agency, which
lations specialist. “It was like we were trapped on a roller coaster with an angry mob,” Coady said. As the incident spread to other platforms, threats began to emerge. “We started seeing various threats,” Coady said. Eastern worked with law enforcement to identify those responsible. “If you make a threat to a public water agency, you’re elevated to Federal status,” Coady said. Eastern later posted a final statement noting the individual was no longer employed by the district and then discontinued comments. An internal email was also sent to employees. “Social media does not care about private sector versus public sector,” Coady said. “All it takes is one screenshot.” Coady told the ACWA audience that agencies should have action plans, social media policies, codes of conduct, and training in place. “This isn’t really about controlling somebody’s behavior,” she said. “It’s about raising awareness of what social media can do if that is recorded and broadcast.” Joe Naiman can be reached at jnaiman@reedermedia.com
provides water or sewer service to 11 city departments or agencies and is based in Chino. Grindstaff retired from the Inland Empire Utilities Agency in 2019. Grindstaff and Corinne Awad were on the ballot for Eastern’s District 3 board seat in the November 24 election. Grindstaff received 58.76 percent of the vote. “I ran and I was very fortunate to be elected,” Grindstaff said. Following his election, Grindstaff spoke with current EMWD staff members about how he could use his skills to assist the district. “ACWA was one of the things that came up,” he said. In addition to his water activity, Grindstaff is the president of the Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre board of directors. Joe Naiman can be reached at jnaiman@reedermedia.com.
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Valley News • www.myvalleynews.com • January 9, 2026
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San Jacinto Leadership Academy student awarded prestigious QuestBridge full-ride scholarship to Columbia University San Jacinto Unified School District proudly announces that San Jacinto Leadership Academy cadet Uzziel Uriarte Ledezma has been awarded a prestigious QuestBridge full-ride scholarship to Columbia University. Uriarte Ledezma, who also serves as the SJLA student board representative, earned the highly competitive scholarship through his academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to service. QuestBridge is a national nonprofit organization that connects high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds with leading colleges and universities. The QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship provides full funding for four years, covering tuition, housing, meals, books, and other expenses. Columbia University is among the nation’s most selective in-
stitutions and is a QuestBridge partner school. Uriarte Ledezma has demonstrated strong leadership at San Jacinto Leadership Academy while maintaining high academic standards. His involvement in school and community activities reflects his dedication to personal growth and to serving others. School officials noted that his achievement represents years of hard work and perseverance. Uriarte Ledezma plans to begin his studies at Columbia University in the fall of 2026, joining a select group of QuestBridge Scholars nationwide. San Jacinto Unified School District congratulates Uzziel Uriarte Ledezma on this remarkable achievement and celebrates his dedication, leadership, and academic excellence.
San Jacinto Leadership Academy student Uzziel Uriarte Ledezma, center, has been awarded a QuestBridge fullride scholarship to Columbia University in New York. Valley News/Courtesy photo
San Jacinto Valley students honored in December Diane A. Rhodes Contributor
The Hemet/San Jacinto Student of the Month program held its final recognition breakfast of 2025 at the Maze Stone at Soboba Springs Golf Course on Dec. 18. Six local high school seniors were recognized and honored for their character, love of learning and commitment to academics in addition to their involvement in school and community activities and their ability and resiliency in overcoming difficult life challenges. And they do all this in a setting that honors God, country, family, community and free enterprise. Students are nominated by teachers or other school personnel for making a difference in their homes, schools and communities. Local program founder and Student of the Month Committee member Karena Zermeno-Leon emceed the event. Each student was invited to the podium to share their personal story, past and/or current challenges and future goals with a room full of supporters that included principals, teachers, peers and family members, as well as community and school district dignitaries. December’s students of the month from Hemet Unified School District are Jose Barajas, Kinsley Draganza Dialio, Lola Elzy, Savannah Garcia and Blessing Sele. Shawna Rivera from Noli Indian School was also honored. Hemet Unified School District Jose Barajas Hamilton High School Principal Kari Sanchez introduced Jose as mature beyond his years. The school’s Mental Health Professional Conrad Akins said, “I proudly nominated Jose because he’s an incredible young man who has overcome great challenges with unwavering resilience. No matter what life throws at him, he remains one of the most polite, well-mannered and positive students I have ever met.” Jose said the responsibilities of living and working on a 10-acre ranch can be exhausting but the experience has taught him leadership, discipline and hard work. He plans to work in the construction industry, earn his contractor’s license and have his own business one day. “One of the hardest obstacles I had to overcome was growing up with a drug-addicted mother,” Jose said. He and his younger brother were very young when they were taken away from her and placed in the foster care system. His biological father was in jail. “Because of all that was going on, I didn’t learn how to read and write until almost fifth grade and later I found out I had a learning disability,” he said. Eventually, his aunt and uncle took the boys in and adopted them. “Moving from Los Angeles to a ranch full of animals was a huge adjustment but I immediately fell in love with the life,” Jose said. “That ranch became more than a home; it was a place where I learned responsibility, work ethic and the importance of family. The most important
lesson I’ve learned in life is that it’s not what you go through that defines you but how you grow from it. I could have chosen anger or giving up but instead I chose to keep going.” Kinsley Draganza Dialio Academy of Innovation Principal John Bradshaw and nominating teacher April Boggess were pleased to recognize Kinsley as Student of the Month for December. “When I switched to AOI, it was probably the best choice I ever made,” the outstanding senior said. “I went to a few schools before this, and it was nothing like where I’m at now. I wasn’t able to be myself and I was always anxious about going to school. My grades would be slipping, and I didn’t like to talk.” She said things were really hard and she didn’t think there was going to be a way that she would ever look forward to going to school, especially with her poor grades. Kinsley didn’t feel like there was any way she could recover from her grades slipping so far, plus her attendance was not the best. Then she enrolled at the Academy of Innovation. “I feel really supported here and can do my best,” she said. “They gave me a reason to keep going and help people.” Kinsley plans to pursue a career in either children’s behavioral health or as a dermatology nurse practitioner. Her mother thanked the organizers and sponsors of the Student of the Month program. “Any support we can give our kids is one of the most valuable things we can do in our community,” she said. Lola Elzy Hemet High School Principal Jeff Franks said Lola is an outstanding student who is a leader in the AVID program and a multisport athlete. “Her hard work, dedication and perseverance in everything she does is absolutely amazing and helped us win a League title for our very first girls flag football team,” Franks said. College and Career Counselor Lauren Lloyd said Lola has been through some difficult things but instead of making excuses she chose to propel herself forward. “She just radiates positivity and is always kind,” Lloyd said. Lola was only nine years old when her father died, and she saw the toll it took on her mother who fell back into substance abuse. Child Protective Services removed her from the home, and she went to live with her grandmother. Three years later, she moved in with her aunt and uncle. A few months later, her grandmother passed away. “As I began high school, I started to rebel and had no care for my academics anymore, and overall, I turned into someone that I wasn’t,” Lola said. She was able to turn her life around in her sophomore year and continued to grow in her junior year by joining clubs and sports. “I came to the realization that academics would be what healed me,” she said. “My academic journey provided me with a newfound happiness and faith in myself.” She plans to major in biology with the goal of pursuing a career in women’s health, research and psychology,
Recipients of the Hemet/San Jacinto Student of the Month award for December are, from left, Savannah Garcia, Blessing Sele, Shawna Rivera, Kinsley Dialio, Jose Barajas, and Lola Elzy. Valley News/StylePhotography by Alex Tapia photo or possibly as a surgical technician. Savannah Garcia Tahquitz High School Principal Andrew Holmes said Savannah is a talented singer and writer. Choral Director Christyl Thiessen said Savannah is one of a kind. She is part of the Polynesian dance team, a member of the Chamber singers, and is in the choir. “I believe that my greatest contribution to my school is when I help guide my peers, clarify their questions and help them achieve their goals, whether it be school-related or personal,” Savannah said. Her grandfather passed away when she was in 7th grade, and he was the one person she looked up to the most. “He was the strongest and smartest person I’d ever known,” she said. “After my grandpa passed, I fell into a deep depression. All my grades turned to Fs and I watched the world pass me by. I felt stuck in a hole that just kept digging itself deeper when more family members were passing away every two months.” Savannah was able to get back on track at the end of her freshman year but at the start of her junior year, her favorite teacher at the time, her choir teacher, died. “She was my biggest encouragement to follow my dreams and then she was gone. I was angry at the world and didn’t want anyone to get close to me in case I got my heart broken by that pain again.” When the new choir teacher came, she said she wanted to help. “So, I thank you, Mrs. Thiessen for helping to heal my heart,” Savannah said the most significant lesson she has learned is that even if the sky is falling and your whole world is crumbling beneath your feet, it is you who has the power of how to react to it and choose to overcome it. Blessing Sele West Valley High School Principal Cynthia Leon said, “Blessing is involved in sports, clubs and all types of events.
She does everything with grace and is a true role model.” Math teacher Brock Blair has known the outstanding senior since her freshman year and said, “She is exactly how her name is—she is a blessing to everyone.” Blessing said she contributes to her school through her extracurricular activities. She is editor-in-chief of yearbook, part of the Leadership team for Mustang Empire, is serving her second year as Christian Club president and is captain of the golf team. She is also part of the competitive dance team, theater, sewing club, basketball and was on the debate team last year. A personal goal she has is to become a real estate agent and go to school to major in business and finance. “I want to find something that I’m passionate about that also provides for myself and my family,” Blessing said. “There is more to college than just a major.” She said her parents came to this country from Nigeria and have worked hard to get her to where she is today. “I grew up in a Christian home so the morals to be a decent person were already built into my life,” she said. “A significant life lesson I will take with me to college is that the way I treat others can have a lasting impact, even when I don’t realize it. Small actions, offering kindness, listening without judgment, or showing respect can make someone feel valued and supported, especially in a new and stressful environment like college. I’ve learned that my words and behavior can either uplift others or discourage them; responsibility matters.” Noli Indian School Shawna Rivera Noli Indian School Principal Donovan Post said Shawna is “an outstanding young woman and a joy to have in the school.” Her mother, Tanya Briones-Rivera, is an employee of the school and Post praised her for hard work. He said Shawna is one of many students he has been lucky
enough to have where children from the same family come through the Noli school system. “I’ve had four from her family so far,” Post said. “You get to see the differences between the siblings—how they become their own person. Shawna is on her way to becoming this year’s valedictorian.” Andrea Duran teaches Spanish and AVID at the school and has known Shawna since she started at the school in sixth grade and joined AVID in seventh. “I’ve watched her grow into a role model with strong values, responsibilities and determination,” Duran said. “In addition to her academic achievements, she has been actively involved in ASB, serving as president for the past two years, where she leads with confidence, an open mind and responsibility. She inspires others and has become a strong role model for younger students.” Shawna said some of the most challenging times she has faced throughout her high school career were when she lost three close family members within two years. “During this time, I found it was very difficult to stay focused on my education or even be motivated to stay in school,” Shawna said. “It was a constant struggle to deal with grief year after year. I felt like school was irrelevant and my goals weren’t important.” With support her parents provided, she was able to learn how to process her grief and more than anything, she wants to concentrate on making her parents proud and being a strong role model for her younger siblings. “Giving back to my community is important,” Shawna said. “As a Native woman, I was taught to honor our traditions and pass them on to the next generation.” She plans to study nursing, focusing on diagnostic medical sonography. For more information, www. studentofthemonth.net.
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January 9, 2026 • www.myvalleynews.com • Valley News
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Bell Mountain Middle School earns Gold Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Award for positive campus culture MENIFEE – Bell Mountain Middle School in Menifee has been awarded the Gold Implementation Award by the California Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Coalition, a prestigious recognition celebrating schools that have successfully built a safe, positive, and predictable campus environment. The award was officially presented by the Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) on November 7. The “Gold” distinction is a significant achievement, indicating that Bell Mountain has not only adopted the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework but is implementing it with accuracy and data-driven consistency. This system shifts the focus from punishment to prevention, teaching students clear behavioral expectations—such as safety, respect, and responsibility—and rewarding them when they meet those standards. Dr. Patrice Harris, Principal of Bell Mountain Middle School, credited the award to the dedication of her staff and their commitment to seeing every student as a whole person. “This PBIS award validates the daily efforts of our teachers to build relationships first. When students feel safe and seen, they are ready to learn,” said Dr. Patrice Harris. The award highlights the Menifee Union School District’s broader commitment to social-emotional wellness. By analyzing behavioral data, Bell Mountain staff can proactively
identify areas where students need more support, rather than waiting for negative behaviors to escalate. Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Root noted that this recognition sets a standard for student support across the community. “Bell Mountain is modeling what it looks like to create a climate where every child can thrive. This work is essential to our vision of helping students achieve a limitless future, said Dr. Jennifer Root.” The Board of Trustees has long supported the implementation of PBIS as a key investment in student success. “On behalf of the Board, we are incredibly proud. This isn’t just about better behavior; it’s about creating citizens who care about their community, said J. Kyle Root.” Ultimately, the program’s biggest impact is felt by the students themselves. Sherree Burnett, a 6th-grade student at Bell Mountain, shared how the supportive environment helps her succeed. “I like how the teachers encourage us to do our best and teach us things we didn’t know yet,” said Burnett. “The counselors really help us with our problems, and I’m glad the school got a PBIS reward.” Bell Mountain Middle School continues to serve as a model for behavioral frameworks within Riverside County, proving that a positive approach leads to positive outcomes. Submitted by Menifee Union School District.
Bell Mountain Middle School Principal, Dr. Patrice Harris (center, wearing hat), stands with school staff and district officials to celebrate receiving the California PBIS 2025 Gold Implementation Award. The large sign and a framed certificate are proudly displayed, recognizing the school’s commitment to positive behavioral interventions and supports. Valley News/Courtesy photos
[Right] Principal Dr. Patrice Harris (right, wearing a hat) poses with a large group of Bell Mountain Middle School students who are holding American flags and a framed certificate. The group is gathered to celebrate the school’s recent achievement, highlighting the positive impact of the PBIS program on the student body.
Soboba Tribal Preschool students put on a show
Preschoolers take the stage at the Soboba Sports Complex for their winter performance. Valley News/Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians photos
Pre-K students from the Soboba Tribal Preschool give it their all during the annual winter performance event.
Kindergartners entertain their families and friends at the Soboba Sports Complex, Dec. 19.
Santa Claus and The Grinch surprise the students at the winter performance event.
Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians Special to Valley News The students at the Soboba Tribal Preschool on the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians Reservation, entertained a crowd of family members and friends at the Soboba Sports Complex. Preschool Administrator Lenora “Ponie” Mojado welcomed everyone to the event held on Dec. 19. “We are so excited to have you here today as we celebrate the joy of the season with our Preschool Winter Performances,” she said. “This is a special time for our children to share what they’ve been learning and to showcase their creativity, confidence, and hard work.” The children also got a surprise visit from Santa Claus and The Grinch after they finished their performances. They mingled and
then got to have a photo taken with Santa. Mojado also thanked the families for their continued support and encouragement, stating that it truly makes a difference in the child’s learning journey. She also gave a big thank you to the amazing teachers and staff for their dedication and for making this event possible. “At Soboba Tribal Preschool, we believe in creating experiences that honor both education and culture, and today’s performances are a reflection of that commitment,” she said. “Our students have been practicing with so much enthusiasm, and we know you’ll enjoy every moment. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the wonderful performances our children have prepared for you. Let’s celebrate their achievements and the warmth of the season together!”
Soboba Tribal Preschool staff and teachers with Santa Claus at the Soboba Sports Complex, Dec. 19.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202513966 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FRAMEWORK COMPLIANCE GROUP 43813 Scrub Oak Dr., Aguanga, CA 92536 Mailing Address: 43813 Scrub Oak Dr., Aguanga, CA 92536 County: Riverside Michael “Myke” John Munroe, 43813 Scrub Oak Dr., Aguanga, CA 92536 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars (1,000). Registrant: Michael Munroe Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 11/21/2025 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: 4530 PUBLISHED: December 19, 26, 2025, January 2, 9, 2026
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202514699 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JERSEY MIKES SUBS 20446 28830 Mcall Blvd, Ste 104, Menifee, CA 92585 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5117, Oceanside, CA 92052 County: Riverside DKC Subs, LLC, 3730 Lake Circle Dr., Fallbrook, CA 92028 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company This LLC is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars (1,000). Registrant: Drew Appel, Managing Member Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/11/2025 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: 4536 PUBLISHED: December 26, 2025, January 2, 9, 16, 2026
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202515058 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: COMPUTER INFORMATION SOLUTION 31454 Reserve Drive, Winchester, CA 92596 Mailing Address: 11956 Bernardo Plaza Drive, Suite 448, San Diego, CA 92128 County: Riverside Bitsco LLC, 31454 Reserve Dr, Winchester, CA 92596 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company This LLC is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/24/2025 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: Florante S Yuson Jr, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/17/2025 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: 4537 PUBLISHED: December 26, 2025, January 2, 9, 16, 2026
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202514739 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CORE CLEANING SERVICES 46299 Arabia St, Apt C30, Indio, CA 92201 County: Riverside Sisters&sons Cleaning LLC, 46299 Arabia St, C30, Indio, CA 92201 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company This LLC is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars (1,000). Registrant: Brandon Alberto Silva Gonzalez, Managing/Member Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/11/2025 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: 4538 PUBLISHED: December 26, 2025, January 2, 9, 16, 2026
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202513494 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FLOW & FRAME WORKS 29499 Rancho California Road, Apt #691, Temecula, CA 92591 County: Riverside Victor Tadeo Romero, 29499 Rancho California Road Apt #691, Temecula, CA 92591 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/15/2025 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: Victor Romero Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 11/06/2025 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: 4539 PUBLISHED: December 26, 2025, January 2, 9, 16, 2026 2nd AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT REJCL-202502088 File Number: R-202506024 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ELOWYN EVENT CO. 40335 Winchester Rd, Suite E205, Temecula, CA 92591 County: Riverside Tiffany Lynn Stockalper, 40335 Winchester Rd Suite E205, Temecula, CA 92591 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars (1,000). Registrant: Tiffany Lynn Stockalper Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 05/09/2025 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: 4402 ORIGINAL PUBLISHED DATES: May 30, June 6, 13, 20, 2025 1st Amended PUBLISHED DATES: August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025 PUBLISHED: January 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202513974 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GOODFEET LANDSCAPING 40681 Beaver Ave, Aguanga, CA 92536 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 390906, Anza, CA 92539 County: Riverside Alexander Peter N S Calapodis, P.O. Box 390906, Anza, CA 92539 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars (1,000). Registrant: Alexander Calapodis Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 11/21/2025 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: 4540 PUBLISHED: December 26, 2025, January 2, 9, 16, 2026 2nd AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT REJCL-202502087 File Number: R-202506394 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AUTO COLLISION INS GLASS 83816 Ave 45, Indio, CA 92201 County: Riverside Jaime Chavez Avila, 83816 Ave 45, Indio, CA 92201 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars (1,000). Registrant: Jaime Chavez Avila Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 05/19/2025 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: 4400 ORIGINAL PUBLISHED DATES: May 30, June 6, 13, 20, 2025 1st Amended PUBLISHED DATES: August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025 PUBLISHED: January 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202514994 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TUKASA 600 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Suite 2, Palm Springs, CA 92262 County: Riverside Daniel Abello, 600 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Suite 2, Palm Springs, CA 92262 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/01/2025 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: Daniel Abello Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/16/2025 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: 4541 PUBLISHED: December 26, 2025, January 2, 9, 16, 2026 2nd AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT REJCL-202502082 File Number: R-202502931 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SWEET ABODE COFFEE 72-877 Dinah Shore Dr Ste 103, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 County: Riverside Sweet Abode Coffee LLC, 72877 Dinah Shore Dr Ste 103, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company This LLC is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Daniella Y. Agras, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 03/05/2025 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: 4340 ORIGINAL PUBLISHED DATES: March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2025 1st Amended PUBLISHED DATES: August 1, 8, 15, 22, 2025 PUBLISHED: January 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202514515 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TEMECULA MASSAGE 31741 Temecula Pkwy Suite B, Temecula, CA 92592 County: Riverside Temecula Massage XCG Inc, 31741 Temecula Pkwy Suite B, Temecula, CA 92592 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on AUGUST 2023 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: Xucheng Gao, Treasurer Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/09/2025 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: 4545 PUBLISHED: January 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 2ND AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT REJCL-202502085 File Number: R-202504602 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: OLD SKOOL BARBELL 12220 Pigeon Pass Rd, Suite O, Moreno Valley, CA 92557 Mailing Address: 4506 Agate St, Riverside, CA 92509 County: Riverside Familia Hernandez Inc, 4506 Agate St, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05-04-2023 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: Daniel Hernandez, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 04/07/2025 NOTICEIN 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: 4385 ORIGINAL PUBLISHED DATES: May 8, 16, 23, 30, 2025 1ST AMENDED PUBLISHED DATES: August 1, 8, 15, 22, 2025 PUBLISHED: January 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202514283 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PARADISE FACILITY WELLNESS AND RECOVERY 30431 Tin Mine St, Homeland, CA 92548 County: Riverside Paradise Facility, 30431 Tine Mine St, Homeland, CA 92548 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars (1,000). Registrant: Dreona Manuel, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/03/2025 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: 4546 PUBLISHED: January 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 2ND AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT REJCL-202502083 File Number: R-202503583 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: STIRRUP SADDLE & TACK CO 38970 Ave Bonita, Murrieta, CA 92562 County: Riverside Aspen Davids, 38970 Ave Bonita, Murrieta, CA 92562 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/15/25 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: Aspen Davids Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 03/18/2025 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: 4367 ORIGINAL PUBLISHED DATES: April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 2025 1ST AMENDED PUBLISHED DATES: August 1, 8, 15, 22, 2025 PUBLISHED: January 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026
LIEN SALE NOTICE
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT
LIEN SALE NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. Any vehicles sold will be under Section 3071 of motor vehicle code. The Online bidding starts on 1/23/26 and ends at 9:00AM on 2/6/26. Full access to this auction can be viewed at www.bid13.com. The undersigned will be sold by competitive bidding at BID13 on or after the 2/6/26 at 9:00AM or later, on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at: Machado Storage 16401 Lakeshore Dr. Lake Elsinore Ca 92530
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File Number: R-201806671 Filed Riverside County Clerk’s Office Peter Aldana The following fictitious business name(s) has been abandoned by the following person(s): OXA TRUCKING 23709 Cold Spring St, Moreno Valley, CA 92557 County: Riverside a. Moises Roberto Luza-Piskulich, 160 Imperial Beach Blvd, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 b. Marlene Greta Ramirez-Maurtua, 160 Imperial Beach Blvd, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 This business is conducted by a Married Couple The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Riverside County on 05/09/2018 Signed by: Moises Roberto Luza-Piskulich THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY ON 12/22/2025 LEGAL: 4544 PUBLISHED: January 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026
NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with the provisions of the California Uniform Commercial Code, there being due and unpaid storage and other charges related to the storage for which Hemacinto Manufactured Housing Community, LLC is entitled to a lien as warehouse on the goods hereinafter described, and due notice having been given to those known to claim an interest, and the time specified in such notice for payment of such charges having expired, notice is hereby given that these goods will be sold at public auction at 2150 S. San Jacinto Ave. #21, San Jacinto, CA 92583 on January 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The following is a brief description of the property to be sold: A 1979 Skyline Mobilehome, Decal Number AAW3646, Serial Number 03710777AM, 03710777BM, HUD Label/Insignia Number CAL130319, CAL130318, 52 feet in length, 20 feet in width, held on account of Charles F. Sincox, Theresa Chaffin, [REGISTERED OWNERS, LEGAL OWNERS, JUNIOR LIENHOLDERS].
Belonging to: F31 Anthony K Ojeda C12 Taylor A Carter M27 Pablo Sifuentes
Said mobilehome will be sold “as is” and “where is,” and without any covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, mobilehome park approval, encumbrances (including taxes and fees owed to County or State) or any other matter whatsoever. Payment in the form of money order or cashier’s check must be made at the time of the sale. Purchase of the mobilehome by any bidder does not include any right of possession to the mobilehome space itself, any right to resell the home on-site, or to tenancy in the park. All bidders other than Warehouse lienholder must remove the mobilehome from the park by a licensed bonded contractor within seventy-two (72) hours of the time of sale. Please note that the sale may be cancelled at any time, up to and including the time of the sale.
Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in CASH ONLY. All purchased items sold as is and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.
Dated: 1/9/2026 [& 1/16/2026] Hemacinto Manufactured Housing Community, LLC 6653 Embarcadero Drive, Ste C Stockton, CA 95219 /s/ Molly Thompson Molly Thompson, Authorized Agent
Bid 13 HST License #864431754
Published: 01-09-26, 01-16-26
Published: 01/09/26
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2ND AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT REJCL-202502084 File Number: R-202501967 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PDQ INVESTIGATIONS 261 Himalaya Dr, Corona, CA 92881 Mailing Address: 1973 Foothill Parkway, Unit 110-293, Corona, CA 92881 County: Riverside Sheree Lynn Lane, 1973 Foothill Parkway, Unit #110-293, Corona, CA 92881 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars (1,000). Registrant: Sheree Lynn Lane Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 02/11/2025 NOTICEIN 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: 4373 ORIGINAL PUBLISHED DATES: February 28, March 7, 14, 21, 2025 1ST AMENDED PUBLISHED DATES: August 1, 8, 15, 22, 2025 PUBLISHED: January 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026
2ND AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT REJCL-202502086 File Number: R-202505034 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RIOT FABRICATION 42107 Paseo Rayo Del Sol, Temecula, CA 92591 County: Riverside Connor Mark Theriot, 42107 Paseo Rayo Del Sol, Temecula, CA 92591 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars (1,000). Registrant: Connor Mark Theriot Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 04/16/2025 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: 4391 ORIGINAL PUBLISHED DATES: May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2025 1ST AMENDED PUBLISHED DATES: August 1, 8, 15, 22, 2025 PUBLISHED: January 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026
AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT REJCL-202502280 File Number: R-202510874 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ITRX SOLUTIONS 26244 Bergen Court, Corona, CA 92883 County: Riverside Innovative System Solutions LLC, 26244 Bergen Court, Corona, CA 92883 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company This LLC is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars (1,000). Registrant: Umar Siddiqui, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 09/03/2025 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: 4461 ORIGINAL PUBLISHED DATES: September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 2025 PUBLISHED: January 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026
AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT REJCL-202502434 File Number: R-202510163 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MI MODA A TU ALCANCE 24369 Sunny Mead Bld, Moreno Valley, CA 92553 Mailing Address: 812 S C St, Perris, CA 92570 County: Riverside Maria Lambur, 812 S C St, Perris, CA 92570 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/01/2025 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: Maria Lambur Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/18/2025 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: 4477 ORIGINAL PUBLISHED DATES: September 26, October 3, 10, 17, 2025 PUBLISHED: January 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026
AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT REJCL-202502089 File Number: R-202508449 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TRUE AWAKENING STUDIO 45-110 Oasis St, Indio, CA 92201 Mailing Address: 51075 Frederick St #213, Coachella, CA 92236 County: Riverside Angelica Trujillo, 45-110 Oasis St, Ndio, CA 92201 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2024 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: Angelica Trujillo Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 07/08/2025 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: 4428 ORIGINAL PUBLISHED DATES: August 1, 8, 15, 22, 2025 PUBLISHED: January 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026
AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT REJCL-202502090 File Number: R-202508816 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TO THE BONE 35691 Bowervine Pl, Murrieta, CA 92562 Mailing Address: 35691 Bowervine Pl, Murrieta, CA 92562 County: Riverside To The Bone LLC, 35691 Bowervine Pl, Murrieta, CA 92562 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company This LLC is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Jessica Porges, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 07/17/2025 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: 4433 ORIGINAL PUBLISHED DATES: August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025 PUBLISHED: January 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026
AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT REJCL-202502091 File Number: R-202509260 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VANBEBBER LAWN CARE AND MAINTENANCE 22975 Timber Ridge Ct, Wildomar, CA 92595 County: Riverside Seth Thomas Vanbebber, 22975 Timber Ridge Ct, Wildomar, CA 92595 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/24/2025 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: Seth Thomas Vanbebber Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 07/24/2025 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: 4436 ORIGINAL PUBLISHED DATES: August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025 PUBLISHED: January 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026
CHANGE OF NAME
CHANGE OF NAME
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVCO 2509051 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: WILBUR ORLANDO AGUILAR Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: WILBUR ORLANDO AGUILAR Proposed Name: WILBERT ORLANDO AGUILAR THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 2-4-2026 Time: 8:00 AM Dept: C2 The address of the court: Superior Court of California, County of Corona Courthouse, 505 S Buena Vista Ave #201, Corona, California 92882 A copy of the Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: DEC 17, 2025 Signed: Randall S. Stamen, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 4531 PUBLISHED: December 26, 2025, January 2, 9, 16, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVMV2511605 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: TERIESHA HOOPER Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: JAYDEN TYAUN NEWTON Proposed Name: JAYDEN TYAUN HOOPER THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: JAN 30,2026 Time: 8:00 AM Dept: MV2 The address of the court: Superior Court of California, County of 13800 Heacock St. Suite D-201, Moreno Valley, CA 92553-6263, Moreno Valley Branch A copy of the Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: DEC 10, 2025 Signed: Commissioner David E. Gregory, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 4532 PUBLISHED: December 26, 2025, January 2, 9, 16, 2026
AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT REJCL-202502092 File Number: R-202508480 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BLESSED AND BOUJEE BOUTIQUE 732 Virginia Place, San Marcos, CA 92078 County: San Diego Amanda Jaroff, 732 Virginia Place, San Marcos, CA 92078 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/26/2025 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant: Amanda Jaroff Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 07/09/2025 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: 4445 ORIGINAL PUBLISHED DATES: August 15, 22, 29, September 5, 2025 PUBLISHED: January 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202515311 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. FAST FINISH INC 2. MI HACIENDA CONSTRUCTION 1960 Chicago Ave Unit D-20, Riverside, CA 92507 County: Riverside Fast Finish Inc, 5864 Ridgeview Ave, Jurupa Valley, CA 91752 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars (1,000). Registrant: Juan Vallejo, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/23/2025 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: 4547 PUBLISHED: January 9, 16, 23, 30, 2026
CHANGE OF NAME
CHANGE OF NAME
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVMV2511868 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: MALITH MADURANGA MENDIS Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: MALITH MADURANGA MENDIS Proposed Name: SHAWN MENDES THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: FEB 04,2026 Time: 8:00 AM Dept: MV2 The address of the court: Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE 13800 Heacock Street, Bldg. D #201, Moreno Valley, CA 92553 A copy of the Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: DEC 18, 2025 Signed: Commissioner David E. Gregory, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 4533 PUBLISHED: December 26, 2025, January 2, 9, 16, 2026
AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVME 2509860 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: CARINA ISABELA LOPEZ Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: CARINA ISABELA LOPEZ Proposed Name: CARINA ISABELA LOPEZ AVILA THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 1/22/26 Time: 8:00 AM Dept: M205 The address of the court: Superior Court of California, County of Menifee Justice Center, 27401 Menifee Center Drive, Menifee, CA 92584 A copy of the Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: DEC 12, 2025 Signed: Belinda A. Handy, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 4534 PUBLISHED: December 26, 2025, January 2, 9, 16, 2026
NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY PROBATE CODE §§2540-2547 and GOVERNMENT CODE §6063a
LIEN SALE NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with the provisions of the California Uniform Commercial Code, there being due and unpaid storage and other charges related to the storage for which Hemacinto Manufactured Housing Community, LLC is entitled to a lien as warehouse on the goods hereinafter described, and due notice having been given to those known to claim an interest, and the time specified in such notice for payment of such charges having expired, notice is hereby given that these goods will be sold at public auction at 2150 S. San Jacinto Ave. #31, San Jacinto, CA 92583 on January 23, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. The following is a brief description of the property to be sold: A 1963 Pilgrim Mobilehome, Decal Number ABK1352, Serial Number 1055S1671, HUD Label/Insignia Number 251299, 50 feet in length, 10 feet in width, held on account of Kym Torres, [REGISTERED OWNERS, LEGAL OWNERS, JUNIOR LIENHOLDERS]. Said mobilehome will be sold “as is” and “where is,” and without any covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, mobilehome park approval, encumbrances (including taxes and fees owed to County or State) or any other matter whatsoever. Payment in the form of money order or cashier’s check must be made at the time of the sale. Purchase of the mobilehome by any bidder does not include any right of possession to the mobilehome space itself, any right to resell the home on-site, or to tenancy in the park. All bidders other than Warehouse lienholder must remove the mobilehome from the park by a licensed bonded contractor within seventy-two (72) hours of the time of sale. Please note that the sale may be cancelled at any time, up to and including the time of the sale. Dated: 1/9/2026 [& 1/16/2026] Hemacinto Manufactured Housing Community, LLC 6653 Embarcadero Drive, Ste C Stockton, CA 95219 /s/ Molly Thompson Molly Thompson, Authorized Agent Published: 01/09/26, 01/16/26
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY-CONSERVATORSHIP Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino Case No. CONPS2100108 In the Conservatorship of IDAMAE HARKEY NOTICE IS GIVEN that DANIEL ALLEN HARKEY as Conservator of the Estate of IDAMAE HARKEY, Conservatee, will sell at private sale to the highest and best bidder, subject to confirmation by the aboveentitled court, all rights, title, and interest in the real property described below. Property Description: 29980 CARMEL ROAD, CITY OF MENIFEE, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, 92586 APN:336132009 LOT 275 OF TRACT NO. 2403 IN THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 44, PAGE 5 THROUGH 9 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Terms and Conditions of Sale: Cash in the sum of$394,900.00 Deposit of 10% required at time of sale Balance due upon Court confirmation and delivery of deed. Sale Details: Date: January 27, 2026 Time: 10:00 A.M. Place: San Bernardino County Superior Court, 17780 Arrow Boulevard, Fontana, CA 92335 Bid or offers must be in writing and delivered to: Mark W. Regus II Law Office of Mark W. Regus II 453 North Central Avenue Upland, CA 91786 (909) 500-1161 This sale is subject to confirmation by the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, 17780 Arrow Boulevard, Fontana, California, 92335 on January 27, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. Dated: December 18, 2025 Mark W. Regus II Attorney for Conservator of the Estate of Idamae Harkey Published: December 26, 2025 January 02, 09, 2026
CHANGE OF NAME AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVME 2509848 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: FABIOLA ANGELINA AVILA ORTEGA Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: CLAUDIA ALEXA LOPEZ Proposed Name: CLAUDIA ALEXA LOPEZ AVILA THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 1/22/26 Time: 8 AM Dept: M205 The address of the court: Superior Court of California, County of Menifee Justice Center, 27401 Menifee Center Drive, Menifee, CA 92584 A copy of the Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: DEC 12, 2025 Signed: Belinda A. Handy, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 4542 PUBLISHED: December 26, 2025, January 2, 9, 16, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVCO 2508555 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: MAGDY SULTAN Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: JOSHUA MAGDY ABDELMASSIH Proposed Name: JOSHUA MAGDY SULTAN THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 1-14-26 Time: 8 AM Dept: C2 The address of the court: Superior Court of California, County of 505 Buena Vista Ave Unit 201, Corona, CA 92882 Corona Courthouse Riverside A copy of the Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: NOV 25, 2025 Signed: Randall S. Stamen, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 4535 PUBLISHED: December 26, 2025, January 2, 9, 16, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVMV 2511901 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: ROCHELLE ALDRIDGE Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: REMI CRUZ ALDRIDGE Proposed Name: REMI CRUZ ALDRIDGE-GREYEYES THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 2-4-2026 Time: 8:00 AM Dept: MV2 The address of the court: Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE Superior Court of California, Moreno Valley Branch, 13800 Heacock, Ste D-201, Moreno Valley, California 92553 A copy of the Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: DEC 19, 2025 Signed: Samra Furbush, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 4548 PUBLISHED: January 9, 16, 23, 30, 2026
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A world divided over Maduro’s capture — and why it isn’t without precedent
Julie Reeder Publisher The arrest and transfer of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro to the United States has triggered an immediate and predictable global split, not just over international law, but over how the world defines legitimacy, accountability, and the limits of sovereignty in an era of transnational crime. When a leader stays in power after his people vote him out and he uses the whole of government, military, and criminal networks to manufacture and run drugs into the U.S. is he a legitimate leader? Does the U.S. have the right to defend itself and use the law to indict him and have him face charges? At the center of the controversy is a sweeping superseding indictment unsealed in January 2026 in federal court in Manhattan, charging Maduro and members of his inner circle with narco-terrorism, large-scale cocaine trafficking, and weapons
offenses. U.S. prosecutors allege that for decades Maduro’s regime operated not as a traditional government, but as a criminal enterprise — using state power, diplomatic protections, and military resources to move drugs, enrich elites, and collaborate with some of the world’s most violent trafficking organizations. The unprecedented character of Maduro’s capture — a U.S. operation inside Caracas resulting in his transfer to New York — has fueled sharp criticism abroad. Governments aligned with socialism, communism, or authoritarian governance were quick to denounce the action as illegal, imperialist, or a violation of Venezuelan sovereignty. Russia, China, Cuba, Iran, and their ideological partners framed the move as “kidnapping” and warned of dangerous precedents. Several left-leaning governments in Latin America echoed that language, even those with complicated or strained relationships with Maduro himself. But the claim that the operation is “unprecedented” does not fully withstand historical scrutiny. The United States has done this before. In December 1989, U.S. forces invaded Panama during Operation Just Cause and captured Manuel Noriega, the country’s de facto leader. Noriega had been indicted in U.S. federal court on drug trafficking and racketeering charges and was accused of partnering with Colombian cartels
to move cocaine into the United States. After being seized, he was forcibly transported to the U.S., tried in federal court, convicted, and sentenced to decades in prison. The Noriega case established a critical precedent: a head of government accused of running a state-sponsored criminal enterprise is not automatically shielded by sovereignty. U.S. courts rejected Noriega’s claims of head-of-state immunity, ruling that narcotics trafficking fell outside legitimate sovereign acts. That history matters now. The Maduro operation differs in scale — there was no full-scale invasion of Venezuela — but the legal theory is strikingly similar. In both cases, U.S. prosecutors argued that drugs destined for American communities created U.S. jurisdiction, and that domestic justice in the accused country was impossible because the leader controlled the courts, the military, and the state itself. The Maduro capture was far more limited and targeted than Panama. There were 27,000 troops on the ground during the capture of Noriega. Still, the global reaction reveals deep geopolitical fault lines. For regimes that rely on rigid interpretations of sovereignty to protect leaders from accountability — particularly those accused of corruption, repression, or criminal conduct — the arrest of Maduro is alarming. It challenges the assumption that territorial
control guarantees immunity, regardless of behavior. Western democracies, by contrast, have largely taken the opposite view. While some have expressed procedural unease, many governments in North America and Europe have either openly supported the U.S. action or quietly accepted it as justified under exceptional circumstances. Their reasoning is straightforward: sovereignty is not a blank check for narco-terrorism. Canadian Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, whose wife is from Venezuela, congratulated U.S. President Trump, saying Maduro “should live out his days in prison.” From Washington’s perspective, Maduro is not a legitimate democratic head of state. His elections have been widely condemned, his regime sanctioned, and his government accused for years of functioning in tandem with criminal networks. In that context, U.S. officials argue the case is not regime change, but law enforcement — the application of long-standing narcotics and terrorism statutes to a man accused of flooding American communities with cocaine. Critics warn that allowing one country to seize a foreign leader could destabilize international norms. Supporters counter that failing to act would cement a far more dangerous precedent: that criminal states can operate with impunity so long as they control borders and suppress dissent.
The global alignment around this case makes the divide unmistakable. Communist and socialist-aligned governments overwhelmingly defend Maduro — not because they dispute the allegations, but I believe because those allegations threaten their own insulation from accountability. Western democracies, particularly those grappling with international drug trafficking and organized crime, largely view the capture as a long-overdue reckoning. This is not simply a debate about Donald Trump, U.S. foreign policy, or even Venezuela. It is a test of whether international order prioritizes sovereignty above justice — or whether leaders who transform governments into criminal syndicates forfeit the protections of office. Maduro’s trial will now proceed in a U.S. federal court, where evidence, not ideology, will determine guilt or innocence. For years, he survived behind layers of politics, propaganda, and diplomatic paralysis. Now he faces a jury. History suggests this moment is not without precedent. It is, rather, a reminder — uncomfortable to some, overdue to others — that power does not always guarantee protection, and that sovereignty has limits when a state itself becomes the crime. I wonder how the Mexican cartels are reacting to this precedent?
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Maduro’s capture sends message to China, other authoritarian states: Analysts Michael Zhuang The Epoch Times
On Jan. 3, under President Donald Trump’s orders, U.S. special operations forces launched a raid on the Venezuelan capital city of Caracas and captured the wanted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife. They were taken to New York to face narco-terrorism charges. It was an operation that analysts say carries implications far beyond Venezuela—particularly for China and other authoritarian states aligned against Washington. Analysts say the operation represents the clearest expression yet of Trump’s revived Monroe Doctrine—or the “Donroe Doctrine,” as Trump calls it—that treats U.S. national security and law enforcement as inseparable. U.S.-based China current affairs commentator Tang Jingyuan described the operation as “a landmark event in modern international relations.” “The capture and extradition of Maduro signals that U.S. national security—particularly in the geopolitical domain—has become an absolute priority,” he said. “From Washington’s perspective, Maduro lost legitimacy long ago through election manipulation and statelinked drug trafficking that directly
threatened U.S. security.” Tang said Washington’s move reflects a deliberate decision by the Trump administration to treat certain foreign leaders not as protected sovereigns, but as criminal actors. “For leaders who have lost legitimacy and committed major crimes, the United States now sees itself as having both the right and the responsibility to act as an international law enforcer,” he said. Echoes of 1989 Panama Shen Ming-shih, a research fellow at Taiwan’s Institute for National Defense and Security Research, noted that while the operation is extraordinary, it is not without precedent. In 1989, the United States captured Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega and brought him to the United States on drug trafficking charges. Shen said the raid in Venezuela was far more consequential given the country’s larger size and deep entanglements with China and Russia. “On the surface, Maduro’s main offense was trafficking drugs into the United States, but in reality, Washington was also deeply concerned about Venezuela’s oil exports to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), its broader cooperation with China, and its close ties with Russia,” he said.
“That is why this military intervention carries major implications—not only for South America, but also for China and Russia.” Shen said the mission was a targeted enforcement action against specific individuals, rather than a war action. Following Maduro’s removal, Shen said Venezuela has entered a temporary power vacuum. He said that interim arrangements are likely, potentially followed by a transitional government and new elections. Strategic Message Su Tzu-yun, another research fellow at the Institute for National Defense and Security Research, said the operation must be understood within a broader regional strategy. “This direct action by Trump cuts off a major source of narcotics flowing into the United States,” he said. “[But] its deeper meaning is geopolitical—it is aimed at expelling Chinese and Russian influence from South America.” Su pointed to Maduro’s arrival in the United States, where he was transferred into the custody of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). “That [detail] demonstrates that this was a law-enforcement action grounded in criminal accountabil-
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Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, as seen in a photo shared by President Donald Trump purporting to show Maduro aboard the USS Iwo Jima, on Jan. 3, 2026. Valley News/The White House ity,” he said. Avoiding a Long War Mark Cao, a U.S.-based military tech analyst, former materials engineer, and host of Chinese-language military news YouTube channel “Mark Space,” said the operation reflects a calculated effort to avoid an expensive and prolonged ground war that may lead to massive U.S. casualties. “By capturing Maduro and his wife, the Maduro regime is being broken into pieces, [and] the United States avoided a long and costly ground war,” he said. “This strategy removes the main obstacle in the regime.” Cao said the approach also delivered a sharp psychological blow to Beijing and Moscow, both of which have backed Maduro diplomatically and economically. Maduro met with a delegation representing the CCP just hours before he was captured by U.S. forces overnight. “China had just sent envoys signaling support,” Cao said. “Before any material assistance could arrive, the regime collapsed.” Implications Beyond Venezuela Analysts agree that Maduro’s capture carries implications far beyond Venezuela. “For China, the impact is significant,” Shen said. “Venezuela is an important energy supplier, yet when the United States carried out the capture, China and Russia had virtually no ability to respond beyond verbal condemnation.”
Cao added that the operation sends a broader warning to authoritarian leaders. “This kind of ‘capture-the-leader-first’ strategy sends a powerful deterrent message to the CCP and other authoritarian regimes,” he said. “In such regimes, the supreme leader—often the Party chief—is the central pillar holding the political system together. Once that figure is removed, the entire structure becomes unstable. Opposition forces emerge, elites defect, and the regime can unravel very quickly.” Tang said the Venezuela operation represents a rupture with long-standing assumptions about sovereignty. “As the head of a sovereign state, his authority has traditionally been treated as inviolable, meaning other countries are barred from intervening in what is framed as a nation’s internal affairs,” he said. “President Trump’s decision to capture Maduro alive, however, has effectively redefined that rule and is reshaping an entirely new international order.” According to Tang, the United States has signaled a new principle: leaders who engage in largescale criminal activity and threaten U.S. national security may be forcibly removed and prosecuted, regardless of their formal status as a head of state. “This represents a reassertion of U.S. power through enforcement,” he said.
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