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SAN JACINTO CITY COUNCIL

ONE-HUNDREDTH DAY

Special Presentations at San Jacinto City Council Old School Celebrating the 100th day of school, St. Hyacinth students dress like 100 year-olds

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K-9 Yanik to Serve San Jacinto Police Yanik, a 2-year-old Belgium Malinois, is San Jacinto Police’s newest K-9.

San Jacinto Corporal Jeff Hurd introduced his four-legged partner to the community, Tuesday February 4. Yanik has been actively patrolling the streets for the last 4 ½ months, gaining experience and in that time has made about 35 surrenders.

Yanik has his own bullet-proof and stab-proof vest that was paid for through community donations.

He is patrol certified in bite work and the detection of guns and humans.

A community member asks, “does he bite?” “He’s very friendly . . . until it’s time not to be,” says Hurd.

Deputy Bronson Graham promoted to task force Riverside County Deputy Sherriff, Bronson Graham was recognized for his duties in serving the San Jacinto area and in being part of local Problem-Oriented Policing (POP) team: last year Graham made more 550 arrests related to narcotics, firearms, stolen property and drugs.

Graham's recognition comes

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YANIK: Corporal Jeff Hurd introduces the city to Yanik, San Jacinto Police K-9. | Photo by Jayme Castro. with a promotion, but the talented, dedicated officer will not be leaving the San Jacinto area entirely; he will continue to serve in a different capacity as he’ll be joining a task force that not only serves San Jacinto, but

also Hemet, Murrieta, Beaumont and Lake Elsinore area. “I really appreciate the opportunity that was given to me by the station, the department and the city, so thank you very much,” says Graham.

Council says farewell to Planning Commissioner Leslie Moore Council took time to honor and

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GROCERY OUTLET

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GROCERY OUTLET RIBBON CUT: The community welcomes owners Eric and Priscilla Giandalia. | Photo by Jayme Castro

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

family life and focus on making this a reality,” says Eric Giandalia.

The owner further expressed

MOMENTS IN TIME

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n Thursday, February 6 at noon, members of the community gathered to welcome and celebrate the opening of Hemet’s second Grocery Outlet, located at 3200 W. Florida Ave. in Hemet.

The new Grocery Outlet opened its doors as husband and wife, owners, Eric and Priscilla Giandalia, stood by to celebrate their achievement and welcome shoppers; and the new owners couldn’t be happier. The Giandalia's credit their hard work, their family, and their community for making the opening possible. “To do this, it took a lot of sacrifice on our part-to step away from our

his hope for the community to stride forward, and for the Grocery Outlet to be a part of that

CHARLOT GYMNASTICS

Extra Practice Session - For children 6 years old up to 18 years old and is open to the public. The kids have full access to the gym and the equipment. Coaches will be on the floor to make sure they are using the equipment safely, but it is not a normal structured gymnastics class. Feb. 14, 21 & 28, 2020 from 7 pm to 9 pm.

Pop N Play - Open to the public for children 5 and under every Wednesday. The kids have full access to the gym in a safe and fun environment. A coach will be on the floor to make sure the kids are using the equipment safely and for younger kids, the parents can go out on the floor with them. Feb. 19 & 26, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM. 1102 S. State St. Suite 5, San Jacinto, CA. More info: (951) 487-1200. http://charlotgym.com

On Feb. 13, 1915

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is founded to "assure that music creators are fairly compensated for the public performance of their works, and that their rights are properly protected."

On Feb. 14, 1989

Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini calls on Muslims to kill Salman Rushdie, author of "The Satanic Verses," and his publishers. Booksellers the world over refused to sell the novel for fear of retribution. Many who did sell it were bombed.

On Feb. 15, 1961

The entire 18-member U.S. figure skating team is killed in a plane crash in Belgium. The team was

process, saying, “Our commitment to the community is to be there and to be involved. We all have similar goals: it’s for growth; it’s to build jobs . . . it’s for stability.”

The new Grocery Outlet occupies a newly renovated building and shopping center, near the corner of Florida and Sanderson Avenues, that not only is aesthetically pleasing, but economically dynamic as well, as its opening has created 28 new jobs for the community and saves its shoppers money-with brand name groceries at 40-70% below the cost of competing stores.

Shoppers were lined up out-

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Ninja Fitness Fun - Ninja Fitness Fun is an opportunity to increase your strength, balance, confidence and just burn off some extra energy through fun obstacle courses and games. We offer it Every Friday from 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM and Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 12 PM – 1 PM & from 1 PM – 2 PM. The cost is $5 per child, per hour. It is open to the public, so you do not need to be a current gym member to attend. Ages: Can do class independently through 18 years old. Punch Cards are available for $50 for 10 punches. February 14, 21, 25 & 28 2020. Website: www.charlotgym.com.

Phone (951) 487-1200. Charlot Gymnastics - 1102 S. State Street, Suite 5, SJ.

n Wednesday, February 5, 2020, students and staff at St. Hyacinth Academy, located at 275 S. Victoria Ave., in San Jacinto, celebrated their one-hundredth day of school by dressing up as one-hundred-yearolds.

“One of my favorite things about teaching here at St. Hyacinth is seeing the growth in them; from day 1 to day 100 . . .

It just brings me a lot of joy to see how they grow spiritually, academically, and socially,” says Maria Aguilera, preschool teacher of 15 years.

And grow they did.

The playground was awash with miniature versions of golden-aged seniors: students who appeared to have rapidly aged; weathered, wizened and graying - some sported walkers and whiskers, others, generational spectacles and pink plastic curlers, while a well-seasoned mini-actor walked in a hunch, maneuvering his cane and making “old man” noises.

The “one-hundred-year-olds”

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OLD KIDS: A graying group of Hyacinth Academy "seniors". | Photo by Elizabeth Harr

cil Chambers, 450 E. Latham, Hemet. Website: www. cityofhemet.org

SAN JACINTO CITY COUNCIL MEETING

San Jacinto Unified School District Board Room, 2045 South San Jacinto Avenue, San Jacinto. February 18 from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM.

FIRST FRIDAY AT THE VILLAGE

Come join us at our First Friday Event at The Village. This is always a beautiful event set in one of their gorgeous dining rooms. A great chance to come out to meet others in our Business Community as well as

HEMET CITY COUNCIL

February 25 from 7 PM - 9 PM. @ Hemet City Coun-

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on its way to the 1961 World Figure Skating Championships in Prague. U.S. women's figure skating champion Laurence Owen, 16, was featured on the Feb. 13, 1961, cover of Sports Illustrated.

VOA began in 1942 as a radio program designed to explain America's policies during World War II and to bolster the morale of its allies.

On Feb. 16, 1878

Supported by Western mining interests and farmers, the Bland-Allison Act, which provided for a return to the minting of silver coins, becomes law. It required the U.S. Treasury to resume purchasing silver and minting silver dollars as legal tender.

On Feb. 17, 1947

With the words, "Hello! This is New York calling," the U.S. Voice of America begins transmitting its radio broadcasts into the Soviet Union. The

On Feb. 18, 1885

Mark Twain publishes his famous -- and famously controversial -- novel "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." Twain first introduced Huck Finn as the best friend of Tom Sawyer, hero of his novel "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" (1876).

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On Feb. 19, 1878

The technology that made possible the modern music business comes into existence in a New Jersey laboratory as Thomas Edison creates the first device to both record sound and play it back: the phonograph.

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RIVERSIDE

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early 200 U.S. State Department employees and their loved ones who were quarantined for two weeks at March Air Reserve Base for possible coronavirus exposure in China completed their isolation on February 11, without any sign of the illness and are returning to their homes, amid great relief and celebration.

"All 195 individuals completed the quarantine period and have been deemed safe to re-enter their communities," Dr. Nancy Knight with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said during a news briefing just outside the base. "They completed their quarantine and pose no health risk to themselves, families, work, schools or communities."

The isolated group was brought from Wuhan, China, on Jan. 29 and placed under a precautionary federal quarantine for 14 days, during which two children developed fevers, prompting their placement at Riverside University Medical Center in Moreno Valley

for observation. They were tested and confirmed to be free of viral infections, according to the Riverside University Health System.

"All of these evacuees were watched more closely than anyone in the U.S. at this point in time," Knight said. "There has been no sign of coronavirus whatsoever. There should be no concern about coronavirus from these 195 individuals."

Knight and Riverside County Public Health Officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser both reproached attitudes that have caused difficulties for personnel who work at March ARB. "The negative social media comments need to stop," Kaiser said.

"Actions like that are not productive, justified or acceptable. Someone should not be ostracized or outed. They don't need to shunned."

Knight agreed, saying "fear and stigma" stemming from the quarantine were inappropriate. She said the CDC had received reports of a child whose mother works at March being ridiculed at school like an outcast, and a woman seeking

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a change in housing being denied the opportunity to apply because she is a base employee.

"Discrimination has been a significant problem," Knight said, emphasizing that the evacuees should not be marked because they underwent a precautionary quarantine.

"These people do not have the virus, and it's important that they go back into their communities and be

accepted."

According to the physician, the 14-day quarantine was to ensure adequate time to determine whether the virus might incubate within any of the evacuees.

"We believe the risk to the general public in the U.S. from coronavirus is extremely low," Knight said. "We will continue to work with our state and local partners to ensure the public is informed and un-

derstands we're taking every measure to keep America safe."

She said two travelers who recently left China and flew into Los Angeles International Airport have been placed under quarantine at March, separate from the 195 allowed to leave the base. The individuals are not presenting any symptoms, which include fever, cough and shortness of breath, Knight said.

U.S. Consul General to Wuhan Jamie Fouss said he and the other evacuees made the most of their time in the cordoned off space on the west side of the base, engaging in trivia games, art classes, Zumba classes and other activities.

"After being given a clean bill of health, we're thankful," Fouss said tearfully. "It was a good experience, and we hope to have a reunion soon."

He said the consulate has been temporarily shuttered.

One of the Wuhan evacuees told KCBS2 he was looking forward to getting back to New York to see his mother "and give her a big hug."

"She's been worrying a lot, so that's probably the most important thing I'm going to do right now, is see my mother," Jarred Evans said.

He thanked federal officials for looking over the group and closely monitoring their health. But he said he is still concerned for his friends in China.

"All my friends are still

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BANNING

Sentencing Set For Two Men Convicted in 2015 Drug-Deal Killing In La Quinta

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S LEGEND BANNER: "100-year-olds" from preschool to 8th grade hold celebratory banner. | Photo by Elizabeth Harr.

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of St. Hyacinth Academy ranged from preschool to 8th grade. Wednesday’s event was one example of the school’s spirit in promoting fun along with recognition of student growth, while also showing the community all they have to offer.

St. Hyacinth Academy has been part of the San Jacinto Valley for almost 75 years and offers a traditional Catholic education for children from preschool to 8th grade, though Catholic faith is not a requirement for attendance, and all are

KIDS: A small sample of "Seniors" with their walkers. | Photo by Elizabeth Harr welcome regardless of religious or non-religious background.

Hyacinth Academy strives to cultivate lead-

ership, and achievement, and provides a well-rounded educational experience for students. The school provides before and after

school care in their extended service program, as well as music, sports, decathlon, tutoring and ballet folkloric Mexican dance group. “I would like the community to see the wonderful things we have to offer,� says Aguilera, adding, “ I hope that when students graduate from here they have a better understanding of their faith, and go on to become wonderful citizens of the world.�

For more information about St. Hyacinth Academy, upcoming March enrollment, and campus tours, please call (951) 654-2013.

entencing has been rescheduled to Friday, February 14 at the Banning Justice Center for two La Quinta residents convicted of the shooting death of a 20-year-old man nearly five years ago during a botched drug deal.

Jesse Keith Cottom, 22, and Kenneth Michael Wilson, 25, could face life in prison without parole for the Jan. 30, 2015, murder of Ryan Sniffin of Joshua Tree in the Cove neighborhood of La Quinta.

They were tried at the Larson Justice Center in Indio, where a jury deliberated about six hours on Jan. 15 before finding the pair guilty of first- degree murder and attempted robbery, along with finding true multiple sentenceenhancing allegations, including discharging a firearm causing great bodily injury.

The Riverside County District Attorney's Office did not seek the death penalty in the case.

Cottom was 17 years old when he shot Sniffin, who was trying to buy an

ounce of cocaine from him, and Wilson provided his co-defendant with the gun and was present when the shooting occurred, Deputy District Attorney Anne- Marie Lofthouse told jurors.

Cottom and Wilson showed up for the drug transaction with a "carefully crafted plan" and "with a clear motive: money," she said.

According to the prosecution, the victim asked a cousin, Dylan Sniffin, to arrange the purchase of an ounce of cocaine and was put in contact with Cottom, whom the cousin had met in juvenile hall.

Lofthouse said Cottom, Wilson and another man, Miguel Ramirez, devised a scheme to fill two sandwich bags with baking soda in an attempt to pass the substance off as cocaine.

About 6:30 p.m. on the night of shooting, Sniffin, his cousin and another man drove to the 51800 block of Avenida Ramirez to meet Cottom, Lofthouse said, and a short time later, Cottom, Wilson and

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CRIME

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CRIME WATCH All arrests and arrest warrants are public record. Posts regarding either are based on information obtained from complaint affidavits, arrest affidavits, and police reports. All persons wanted or arrested are innocent until proven guilty.

CABAZON METHAMPHETAMINE AND HEROIN FOR SALES INCIDENT DATE: February 8, 2020

On Sat., Feb. 8, 2020, at 8:27 AM, patrol Deputies from the Cabazon Station arrested Art Munoz, a 51-year-old San Bernardino resident, after he was found passed out in the driver’s seat of his vehicle. During a search of Munoz’s vehicle, it was discovered he was in possession of firearm ammunition, approximately 57 grams of black tar heroin, 30

grams of methamphetamine, US currency, and other items consistent with the sales and use of controlled substances.

Munoz charged for possession with the intent to sell controlled substances and being a convicted felon in possession of ammunition. Munoz was booked at the Larry Smith Correctional Facility in Banning.

Any information please con-

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ART MUNOZ | Riverside

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tact Deputy Scott or Deputy Kelly by calling (951) 922-7100.

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was a 14-year-old male Hispanic resident of Perris, and that his adult brother was the driver of the other vehicle involved in the speed contest. It was later learned that the adult brother had allowed the 14-year-old to be a passenger during the speed contest, and that the adult driver of the vehicle he was in was also aware that he was a juvenile. The juvenile was not in-

jured during the speed contest and released to his mother.

Arrested for child endangerment and being involved in a speed contest were booked at the Robert Presley Detention Center, with bail set at $35,000.

Any info. please contact Sergeant Dan Ponder at the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station (951) 955-2600 or at Riverside Sheriff’s Dispatch (951) 776-1099.

PERRIS ILLEGAL MARIJUANA CULTIVATION INCIDENT DATE: Feb. 7

EUGENO GOMEZ-MARTINEZ | Riverside County Sheriff’s Dept.

illegal marijuana cultivation at the residence. Upon arrival, investigators and deputies located several large enclosed structures containing approximately 772 marijuana plants in various stages of growth.

Additionally, more than 200 pounds of processed marijuana was located inside a residence on the same property.

Four subjects were arrested for illegal marijuana cultivation in conjunction with this investigation.

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SIMON LUBIANO | Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact Investigator Roy at 951-955-1700.

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COLORADO RIVER

EMBEZZLEMENT AND CHECK FORGERY INCIDENT DATE: Several

On February 7, the Palo Verde Valley Rural Crime Team conducted an embezzlement related search warrant in the 500 block of Barnard Street in the city of Blythe.

The search warrant was executed as a result of a week’s long embezzlement and check forgery case the PVVRCT had been investigating on behalf

of Fisher Ranch Corporation.

The suspect was located and arrested during the search warrant service. Evidence items supporting the alleged criminal offenses were also seized at the location.

Any info. please to contact Deputy White or Deputy Hedge at the Colorado River Station by calling (760) 921-7900.

HILDA QUINTANILLA | Riverside County Sheriff’s Department

LAKE ELSINORE VEHICLE THEFT, POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE INCIDENT DATE: Feb. 6

On February 6, 2020, Lake Elsinore Station Deputies assigned to the Problem Oriented Policing Team were in the area of Honeydew Lane in the City of Wildomar when they witnessed a vehicle driving erratically and collide into a parked vehicle.

The deputies contacted the occupants of the vehicle and determined the vehicle was reported stolen out of the City of Wildomar. The vehicle was a 1994 Volvo. The driver of the vehicle Miranda Sepulveda, a

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MARIJUANA CULTIVATION SEARCH WARRANTS

INCIDENT DATE: Feb. 7

On Friday, February 7, 2020, investigators from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET), along with members of the Perris Sheriff’s Station Special Enforcement Team (SET), served a search warrant at a residence in the 18000 block of Markham Avenue in an unincorporated area of Riverside County. The search warrant was authored in response to numerous citizen complaints regarding an

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HEMET

PERRIS STREET RACING / CHILD ENDANGERMENT ARREST On Feb. 7 at approximately 11:30 p.m., Riverside Sheriff’s Department S.T.R.E.E.T received reports of vehicles involved in illegal street racing in the area of Ethanac Rd. X Goetz Rd., city of Perris. Deputies assigned to S.T.R.E.E.T. arrived in the area and immediately located two vehicles travelling at a high rate of speed side by side engaged in what appeared to be a speed contest. The deputies were able to stop both vehicles without any collisions or incident within a short distance.

During the ensuing investigation into the alleged speed contest, deputies discovered the passenger in one of the vehicles

BRIAN HEIM | Riverside County Sheriff’s Department

MIRANDA SEPULVEDA | Riv- EDGAR ORTEGA | Riverside erside County Sheriff’s Dept.

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19-year-old female, resident of Wildomar, was arrested for vehicle theft. The passenger Edgar Ortega, a 27-year-old male, resident of Wildomar, was arrested for possession of meth-

amphetamine and for violation of his felony probation. Both individuals were transported and booked into Cois Byrd Detention Center in the City of Murrieta.

INCIDENT DATE: February 11, 2020 On February 11, 2020, personnel from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California Water Board, Riverside County Code Enforcement, and the Riverside Auto Theft Interdiction Detail served six marijuana cultivation related search warrants in the unincorporated county area known as Aguanga. During the service, approximately 9946 plants were eradicated and 411 pounds of processed marijuana was collected, for a total combined weight of approximately two tons. A disassembled Honey Oil Laboratory was discovered, the apparatus was booked for evidence.

Four firearms, (three rifles including an SKS Assault Rifle, and one handgun), were collected for evidence. One Kabota Tractor, one Polaris

CULTIVATION | Riverside County Sheriff’s Department ATV and two generators were also collected. Two stolen ve-

hicles were located on one of the properties.

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MARIJUANA CULTIVATION & THEFT OF UTILITIES

INCIDENT DATE: February 10, 2020 On February 10, 2020, after receiving numerous complaints via the We-Tip Crime Reporting Hotline, personnel from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, with the assistance of Riverside County Code Enforcement, Riverside County Animal Control and Southern California Edison, served a marijuana cultivation related search warrant in the 43000 Block of Mayberry Ave., Hemet. During the service, 1390 marijuana plants were eradicated, and 300 pounds of processed marijuana was collected, for a total combined weight of approximately a half ton. Sixty-two lights and ballasts were also removed from the residence.

Southern California Edison determined the suspect(s) had been stealing electricity by bypassing the breaker.

42-year-old Chen Chun was arrested and booked for Marijuana Cultivation and Utility Theft.

The goal of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is to keep all of our citizens safe while also improving the quality of life for those residing within the community. Marijuana cultivation negatively impacts the environment in many ways including diminishing

CULTIVATION | Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and poisoning the water table and pesticides adversely affecting the health of neighboring residents. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has a zero-tolerance policy for these offenses. If you suspect drug activity in your area, please contact your local Sheriff’s

Station. The Hemet Sheriff’s Station can be reached at (951) 791-3400 and the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station can be reached at (951) 7662400. Criminal activity can also be reported through the We-Tip Crime Reporting Hotline, (909) 987-5005 or https://wetip.com.

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LEHTONE'S LOG

The “Doors of Paradise” at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, California ARLENE LEHTONE | CONTRIBUTED

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his short article is the conclusion of my last article about the Grace Cathedral, in which I mentioned its beautiful murals and stained-glass windows. This article will concentrate on its glorious “Doors of Paradise.”

The largest Gothic edifice in the West, the Grace Cathedral, in the Nob Hill neighborhood, faces downtown San Francisco and is well-known for its front doors (the central entrance), that has the renowned gilded bronze replicas of the original "Doors of Paradise," made by the great Florentine Renaissance sculptor Lorenzo Ghiberti (1378 to 1455) for the Baptistery of Florence Cathedral in Italy.

The original doors, created to portray scenes from the Old Testament, took

ARLENE LEHTONE | File Photo. the artist Ghiberti, his son Vittorio, and his workers 27 years to finish. Installed in 1452, each of the doors are created exclusively of artistic bronze-work, a durable metal that is a fusion of 90% copper and 10% tin.

The doors are over 16 feet high and four inches thick, five feet wide, and weigh one ton. Each of the gilded panels is 30 inches square, with 24 figures from the Old Testament, 24 heads,

GHIBERTI'S DOORS OF PARADISE | Photo by Arlene Lehtone.

GHIBERTI'S DOORS OF PARADISE 2 | Photo by Arlene Lehtone.

and ornamental flora.

Ghiberti was the first of his time to make use, on such a magnificent scale, of two foremost innovations; graded relief and linear perspective (three-dimensional drawing). The ornate panels are produced by the lost "wax" method, which

artworks of Florence. It was interesting to hear that during the Nazi occupation, the government ordered the Ghiberti doors be taken down from the Cathedral to safeguard them from bombing and/or to provide Hermann Goring the possibility of adding them to his growing art collection.

In 1943, the original doors were hidden in an abandoned railway tunnel protected under Bearzi's protective eye. As their caretaker, Bearzi cleaned the doors after the War, and suggested crafting a copy to take their place and place the originals in a museum. Since this did not happen, he wound up making gelatin mold reproductions, which he cast and finished, making replicas and submitting them for sale.

By the late fifties, the completion of the Grace Cathedral was proceeding.

One of the Cathedral’s architects, Lawrence Kruse, learned about the availability of the doors. The philanthropist Charles Dr. Field bought these replicas, which were transported to San Francisco, and installed on the recently finished Nob Hill church in time for its official dedication in 1964.

The extraordinary Cathedral entrance is called “Ghiberti’s Doors” or the “Gates of Paradise.” In 1970, Bearzi constructed another door for the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hicksville, New York. There are other copies of the Ghiberti Doors, but

goes back to the ancient Greeks. For the last phase, Ghiberti individually plated the surfaces of each panel with gold.

During World War II, the golden panels were under the supervision of Bruno Bearzi, master founder and superintendent of the

none of them are as authentic as the following three – the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale, California, which has a plaster copy; the University of Nevada in Reno, which has one in reduced scale; and the Albert and Victoria Museum in London, England, which has an electrotype copy.

When a young Michelangelo saw the gilded bronze doors, he said that they were so exquisite that they must be the “Porto del Paradise” the “Doors of Paradise!” The original Ghiberti Doors, on the Baptistery of Florence Cathedral in Italy, are no longer there. Conservators determined that they should be preserved in a completely dry, regulated atmosphere, in the museum of the Cathedral. In 1990, a third set of the panels was made from Bearzi’s molds and positioned into the frames of the Baptistery Doors in Florence.

The Grace Cathedral has the world’s most detailed and accurate replicas, and is also famous for its two labyrinths, one of which is based on the famous medieval labyrinth of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres in France, and another labyrinth outside in the courtyards of the Grace Cathedral. It is also noted for its extensive stained glass; medieval and up-to-date furnishings and its carillon (tower bells) with its 44 bells; choirs; and three organs, one of which is from 1934, and has 7,347 pipes behind ornate oak cases.

GHIBERTI'S DOORS OF PARADISE 3 | Photo by Arlene Lehtone.

GHIBERTI'S DOORS OF PARADISE 4 | Photo by Arlene Lehtone.

GHIBERTI'S DOORS OF PARADISE 5 | Photo by Arlene Lehtone.

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SCHOOLS

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SOBOBA BAND OF LUISEÑO INDIANS

L.E.A.D graduates first class at Noli MIKE HILES | CONTRIBUTED

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ixth grade students at Noli Indian School on the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians reservation had a graduation ceremony on Feb. 7. They aren’t quite done with their classes for the academic school year, but they did successfully complete a 12-week long L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs) program.

Bringing drug awareness to schools used to be accomplished with a widespread program called D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) that was launched in the Los Angeles area in 1983. It has since been discontinued but the need for such a program still exists.

Brian Herritt, Soboba’s Department of Public Safety manager, said he was trained to direct the L.E.A.D. curriculum and was happy that tribal and school administration allowed him to bring it to the youths at Noli. Principal Donovan Post was approached during the summer to see if there was a way that DPS could get more involved with the school.

“I had an ulterior motive in having this program brought here,” Post said. “All tribal members are products of our environment and as such some have preconceived misconceptions about law enforcement.”

He addressed the students during their celebration explaining that he saw firsthand that the L.E.A.D. course taught them many important lessons, but he hoped it also helped build trust between them and law enforcement.

“That’s what I love most about this program. It’s not just helping you become better people; what I hope you get out of this is that you can trust those wearing a badge,” he said.

Canku Boniface, 11, said he learned a lot during the course including that drug use leads to making many poor decisions. “Getting messed up with drugs makes some of them drop

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PROGRAM: Noli Indian School sixth-graders who successfully completed a 12-week L.E.A.D. program were celebrated at a party on Feb. 7 at the Soboba Indian Reservation school. | Photo courtesy of the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians

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L.E.A.D: Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Captain Leonard Purvis, Soboba DPS Manager Brian Herritt and Deputy Sheriff Trent Tully congratulate MaryHelen Hurtado and other Noli Indian School students on their successful completion of a 12-week L.E.A.D. program. | Photo courtesy of the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians out of school and they will do anything for drugs,” he said. “This class told us about ways we can stay on the right path.”

Herritt is a credentialed trainer for the L.E.A.D. program which teaches kids skills they need to have a positive view of self and be able to make good decisions while not giving into negative peer pressure with regards to alcohol, tobacco and drug use.

His department exists to provide public safety to the Soboba community. Their role is not law enforcement so it’s important for them to maintain a good relationship with the local sheriff ’s department and why Riverside County Sheriff ’s Office Deputy Sheriff Trent Tully helped facilitate the class.

As the officer assigned to the reservation, he interacts with the children whenever

STUDENT: Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Captain Leonard Purvis, Soboba DPS Manager Brian Herritt and Deputy Sheriff Trent Tully pose with Julian Almada after his successful completion of the 12-week L.E.A.D. program at Noli Indian School. | Photo courtesy of the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians

he can – not just during the class.

“I care for each and every one of these kids and I’m so proud of them,” Tully said.

“These past 12 weeks have definitely been a highlight of my career.”

While drug awareness was a paramount issue during the course, it also stressed the importance of making positive decisions to avoid drug and alcohol abuse in the future.

Every Friday afternoon, the students met in the classroom where they also learn science and math from Molly Hickerson.

Sequoia Tahuka wanted to be involved with the class to be able to help others stay away from using drugs by making better decisions.

Herritt said she was always the first one to raise her hand with the right answer during class.

“Brian had some pictures that showed what people looked like before they did meth and other drugs and what they looked like after and it was pretty shocking,” said Sequoia, 12.

The L.E.A.D. program graduation party included pizza, hot wings, soda, root beer floats and cake for all students and family members who came to support them. The students received a certificate of completion and a backpack of goodies that included some school supplies.

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Onyx is a friendly dog that loves people and especially enjoys playing in the water at the park. He will spend a considerable amount of time just blowing bubbles and sitting in the water. He also loves playing with his rope toys and will carry them with him wherever he goes.

However, Onyx’s favorite activity is napping at your feet by a couch or lying down in the grass beside you at the park. He gets along with other dogs, but prefers dogs that have a calm, mellow energy. He would a be great dog for a family with older children.

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from A1 recognize Leslie Moore’s time as Planning Commissioner of San Jacinto, a position she took on in February of 2018. Moore plans to remain focused on and continue to be a part of the betterment of the community. "Thank you for all your service and the time you’ve spent for the city and all its residents . . . you’ve helped our city move forward through many challenges,” said Mayor Andrew Kotyuk.

Moore is planning to

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“Tully and I feel like we’ve established a strong relationship with everyone in this class,” Herritt said. “I think the program was successful and my push is to keep it going. The feedback

stay connected to the city and work through a firm in which she will take part in community outreach efforts to reduce criminal recidivism and childhood trauma. “Thank you so much for the opportunity,” says Moore. “It was a pleasure to serve. We are here locally and look forward to getting involved with the community even more.”

The city of San Jacinto is currently seeking citizens interested in serving on the city’s commission board.

Applications can be found at www.sanjacintoca.gov I’ve gotten from Principal Post and tribal members is that they are happy we’re doing it.”

Students who successfully completed the program are Julian Almada, Canku Boniface, Ava Brittian, Kylie Herrera, MaryHelen Hurtado, Audryna Lopez,

RECOGNITION: Bronson Graham was recognized for his Duty and service to the San Jacinto community. | Photo by Jayme Castro.

FAMILY: Leslie Moore and her family are joined by city council in thanking her for her time as Planning Commissioner. | Photo by Jayme Castro.

Ferdencio Morreo, Sadie Pimentel, Leland Razon, Sophie Resvaloso, Shawn Rivera, Sequoia Tahuka and Abel Vallejo.

Herritt, who is credentialed to train the trainer, is pleased that Soboba is hosting his west coast L.E.A.D. training next

rating with a law enforcement agency to implement L.E.A.D. programs.

A week-long new instructor training course from March 23-27 will be available to officers who have never trained in a drug/violence prevention program. All trainings will

month to assist others in implementing the program. A one-day instructor curricula training on March 24 will be offered for certified School Resource Officers or officers already teaching schoolbased prevention and all educators who are collabo-

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back in Wuhan, and it's not getting any better at this time," he said. "It hurts me to say that I'm able to go home to my family ... while those back home in Wuhan are still dealing with this virus."

Kaiser said efforts to ensure county residents are protected from viral transmission are ongoing.

"We are working with state and federal partners to take every precaution to protect this community, and we will take immediate action if any person being monitored develops symptoms of 2019-nCoV," the doctor said. "So far no cases have been detected, and we don't expect it to happen, but we are ready if it does."

Along with March, four other military bases nationwide have been designated as quarantine sites, including Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego County.

The last federal quarantine was in 2007 and involved a traveler who arrived in the country with a rare form of tuberculosis.

Prior to that, in 1963, a traveler with smallpox was quarantined by federal offi-

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Ramirez rode up to the area on bicycles.

Dylan Sniffin testified that Cottom approached and handed his cousin two bags containing an unspecified amount of what he claimed was cocaine, but Ryan Sniffin handed the bags back, saying he wanted "better stuff."

Dylan Sniffin said Cottom rode away, but quickly returned on foot and tried to rob his cousin, with Cottom pointing a gun at the victim's head. He said a shot rang out moments later, striking his cousin in the neck.

Cottom ran from the scene without any cash, according to the prosecution.

Sniffin died about 11 that night at Desert Regional Medical Center.

The murder weapon, a

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side the store in the early morning hours, in anticipation of the bargain deals the Outlet is known for.

One shopper said, “Me and my fiancé were first in line at 5:20 am . . . The owners are awesome!” Another customer: “It’s a very nice

be offered at the Soboba Springs Golf Course, 1020 Soboba Road in San Jacinto from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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The coronavirus epidemic has claimed more than 1,000 lives in China, exceeding the death toll of the severe acute respiratory syndrome -- SARS -- outbreak of 2003. More than 40,000 infections have been documented in China, with a few hundred in other countries, according to the World Health Organization. The respiratory illness is treatable, and patients are recovering, health officials said.

There have been 13 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the United States, with seven of those in California, including one case each in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties. Temporary quarantine and processing sites have been established at major airports, including LAX. The virus was first identified publicly by the Chinese government on Dec. 31, when authorities indicated an unknown pneumonia variant was impacting residents of Hubei province.

Since then, the 2019-nCoV has spread to several dozen countries, according to WHO, which on Tuesday officially dubbed the disease COVID-19. .38-caliber revolver, was never found.

Cottom's attorney, Greg Johnson, told jurors the prosecution would call drug users and convicted criminals to testify against his client, including people who got reduced sentences in other cases.

Wilson's attorney, John Patrick Dolan, claimed that his client wasn't present when the victim was shot, a claim that prosecution did not refute.

Dylan Sniffin testified that he only saw Cottom prior to and during the shooting, but said he saw Wilson and another man drive by in a red car, gawking at the scene, afterward.

A third defendant in the case, Wayne David Wilson -- the brother of Kenneth Wilson -- pleaded guilty in October to being an accessory to the killing after the fact. store with good lighting and wide aisles. I am a Grocery Outlet junkie!”

The number of shoppers and community members present for the Grocery Outlet’s opening is evidence of how welcoming, and how appreciative our residents are of fair deals, friendly service and new businesses.

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mingling with some of our finest dignitaries. Bring plenty of business cards and if you bring a raffle gift, you will get to promote your business. 951-658-3211. Fri, Feb 7, 8:00 – 9:30 AM. The Village Retirement Community & Continuing Care, 2200 W Acacia Ave, Hemet

WIDOWED PERSONS ACTIVITIES CLUB

Please join us for dining out, field trips, and bowling. Visit us for up to three activities before making a commitment. Dues are $25.00 per year which pays for monthly newsletter and other club activities. Please contact Anna Beth, (951) 658-8657 for info.

Thu, Feb 13, 1:30 PM. Hemet City-James Simpson Memorial, 305 E Devonshire Ave.

THRYV DIGITAL PRESENCE SEMINAR

FREE ADMISSION. How to nurture customer relationships. How to engage on social media. How to save time & money. How to appear online where your customers are searching.

How to receive payments faster.

Why your website must be adaptive & responsive. Why videos are so important in 2020.

Feb. 13 from 4 PM - 5:30 PM HSJVC Board Room, 615 N San Jacinto St. Hemet.

THEMED ROBOTICS WORKSHOP

Theme: Game Day Themed Robotics Workshops, every 3rd Saturday. Cool, handson activities for grades 1-6! Experience with programming to animate their robotic creations, creative exercises that develop critical thinking skills and encourage an early love for stem. $49 per class or $135 for 3 classes.

February 15, 2020 from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM 1505 W. Florida Ave., Suite A Jodi True (951) 765-1171

PARENT/CHILD COOKING CLASSES

Marianna Rosen, well-known local chef is holding parent/child cooking classes. Cooking is a great way to have fun with your child: both of you can learn new skills as well as trying healthy foods. new skills as well as trying new and healthy foods. When a family cooks together it increases quality family time and lets your child be creative and increases self-confidence as he/she is assigned cooking tasks. Young chefs will enjoy generous samples of each delicious dish they make in class and they will take home a packet of recipes each time. Classes run about 2 hours and it’s $15 per child for each class. Classes are held at Simpson center once a month during the school year and once a week in the summer.

Classes start at 4:30 pm-6 pm. The first class will be on February 13, in time for Valentine treats, and classes will be holiday “themed.”

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CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING - COMMUNITY CALENDAR LISTINGS

February 15 – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Peddlers Bazaar Hemet at the Center for Spiritual Living, Hemet. “Under the Domes” at 40450 Stetson Avenue (Stetson & Girard). Shop small to strengthen family and community with local vendors: crafts, art, trending direct sales, homespun creations, vintage/retro, and small businesses. FREE admission, low-cost lunch available. More information at www.inspiritedwomanbusinessalliance.org or www.cslhemet.com. Call 951658-5157 or 951-665-7600.

February 26 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Drum Circle at the Center for Spiritual Living, Hemet. “Under the Domes” at 40450 Stetson Avenue (Stetson & Girard). Everyone welcome to experience Native Indian meditational drumming.

FREE event. Bring drums, percussions and rattles. More information at www.cslhemet.com, call 951-658-5157 or 909-907-2998.

February 29 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Blood Drive by Live Stream Blood Bank. Held at the Center for Spiritual Living, Hemet. “Under the Domes” at 40450 Stetson Avenue (Stetson & Girard). All donors get a $5.00 Starbucks Gift Certificate. For appointments call 800-879-4484 or visit www.lstream.org. Walkins welcome. More information at www.cslhemet.com or call 951-658-5157.

ONGOING – 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Fridays. Tai Chi Class with Meditation by SiFu Ford V. Edwards and the Little Tao Dragon Martial & Healing Arts Center. Classes for adults (seniors welcome) held at the Center for Spiritual Living, Hemet. “Under the Domes” at 40450 Stetson Avenue (Stetson & Girard). First class is FREE, individual class and monthly class rates available. Schedule at www. littletaodragon.com or call 951791-0680. Walk-ins welcome.

More information at www.cslhemet.com, call 951-658-5157 or 951-665-7600.

NAMI MT. SAN JACINTO

NAMI Mt. San Jacinto, the local organization of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, will offer its NAMI support groups for the greater Pass area on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at The Lakes, 5801 Sun Lakes Blvd., Banning. For information contact Mark Faber at dmfaber@ me.com. Thu, Feb 20, 2020 @ 6:30 pm. The Lakes, 5801 Sun Lakes Blvd. Banning, CA.

PEDDLERS BAZAAR

Presented by Inspired Women Business Alliance. Peddlers Bazaar is a Community Marketplace to come sell what you have for sale, shop small, and shop local.

Admission Free. Artists - Designers - Makers - Exhibitors - Vintage/Antiques – Junkers - Trending Direct Sales - Retailers - Yard

Sale Items. Sat, Feb 15, 11 PM – 3 PM. Hemet Center for Spiritual Living, 40450 Stetson Ave.

AMERICAN FAMILY FINANCIAL

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February 14, 2020 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 1100 S. State St., Hemet

VALENTINE'S DAY FOR SINGLE MOMS

This a workshop for single moms focused on reconnecting with self-love & trust, on Valentine's Day, through breathwork and dance. Free childcare will be provided. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Taylor at hey@taylorbehringer. com. Fri, Feb 14, 19:00 – 21:00.

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RSVP today: ask your questions, get insight and see what's working now. Hear from Richard & Edie, owners of Namerrs & Cyndi Lemke Exec Director from HSJVC. No pressure, no judgment just information and ideas!

Wed, Feb 18, 6 PM – 7:30 PM Hemet San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce, 615 N San Jacinto St #3101, Hemet.

TERRAMAR TRAVEL, INC. PRESENTS SHADES OF IRELAND

Hemet San Jacinto Valley Chamber of Commerce Special Travel Presentation "Shades of Ireland" October 12-21, 2020. Call Rhonda Shumway 951-929-0033 for more information.

February 20, 2020 from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 615 N. San Jacinto Street.

COMMUNITY PANTRY ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE

Free. The Community Pantry hosts an Open House to celebrate 55 years serving those in need.

Lunch will be served. (951) 9291101. Friday, February 21 from 12:00 pm, – 1:30 pm. Community Pantry, 191 S Columbia St.

KIDS ART JAM

$5 per student. Kids from age 6 to 12 will learn a variety of art techniques and occasionally, a craft project. All materials are provided. Fourth Saturday of the month. Call for more information (951) 553-3572.

Saturday, February 22 from 10:00 am – 11:30 am.

Hemet Valley Art Gallery, 144 N Harvard St.

AFRICAN AMERICAN BOOK FESTIVAL

Inland Empire. Meet the Authors and get their books! This one-day community event is not to be missed. FREE! Lots of parking. Fun for the whole family!

Sat, Feb 22, 10 AM – 2 PM Frederick St, Moreno Valley.

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VALLE VISTA, WINCHESTER, MORENO VALLEY & MENIFEE PHEARLESS ART STUDIO

Just because it feels good. Paint nights are not only therapeutic but very cool and cheaper than retail therapy. Make new friends.

Hear good music. Sip some wine and create something beautiful.

All attendees will receive instructions on how to recreate their own masterpiece. No experience needed. All art supplies will be provided. Each class can last up to 2.5 hours. You are allowed to bring appetizers and beverages.

Doors will open 10 minutes before show time. Seats and tables are limited in space and are first come first serve. Time is of importance when conducting a live class. If you are 15 minutes or more late, you forfeit your seat. There are No-Sit Ins (watching during the class): Be prepared to have an unforgettable experience. Tickets are non-refundable.

His & Hers Sip and Paint - Fri, Feb 14, 7 – 9 PM The Stallion Sip & Paint - Sat, Feb 15, 7 – 9 PM "I Love You More," Sip &

Paint - Sun, Feb 16, 4 – 6 PM Mamba Out Sip & Paint - Fri, Feb 21, 19:00 – 21:00 Get Me Bodied Sip & Paint Sat, Feb 22, 19:00 – 21:00 Do You Sip & Paint - Fri, Feb 28, 19:00 – 21:00 Queen Sip & Paint - Sat, Feb 29, 19:00 – 21:00 Together Tuesday - Our "Together Tuesday" is a series of classes. The goal is to bring families together for an evening of creativity and fun. We will be recreating beginner paintings that have been seen worldwide on 9x12canvases.

Tuesday, February 18 & 25 from 6:30 – 7:30 PM. Phearless Art Studio, 22455 Alessandro Blvd, Moreno Valley.

CALLING ALL FOODIES!

This is a gathering of all food enthusiasts no matter what your particular interest may be. Some topics include recipes, tastings, history, 'food' TV, and dining out.

Mon, Feb 17, 3 PM. Valle Vista Library, 445 E Florida Ave, Hemet.

VALENTINE PAINT NIGHT

You single? Then come ready to mingle this valentines day with other singles. We will be painting a canvas perfect for any room, enjoying some great food, drinks, and good music. Dinner choices: 1. Tri Tip, mashed potatoes, and sautéed veggies. 2. Beef Lasagna with Salad. 3. Spinach Lasagna with Salad. Also Fresh Fruit, Veggies and a variety of desserts. 21+. ID required. No ID, No entry, No EXCEPTIONS. Fri, Feb 14, 7 PM – 10:30 PM. Phantasmic Event and Party Planning, 12125 Day St. Suite H304, Moreno Valley Phone: 951-977-3880.

VISTA DEL LAGO BAND PRE-FESTIVAL SHOWCASE CONCERT

Thu, Feb 20, 19:00 – 21:00 Vista del Lago High School, 15150 Lasselle St, Moreno Valley "Tune up" concert preview performance before going to festival, featuring band, orchestra, percussion and jazz.

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Purchasing a car for the business has many tax advantages!

RICHARD PERRY | CONTRIBUTED

Greetings from the Hemet Car Guy, In past article we discussed people buying cars for their Uber business.

And the difficulty getting the loan approved if Uber or Lyft driving is your only means of income at car dealerships usually their lenders only do personal car loans not commercial/ business loans.

Fortunately for us at VIP Autos we have lenders that do auto loans that can be put in the business name as long as the business is established with credit or the business owner or CEO or shareholder can cosign.

Purchasing a car for the business has many tax advantages for the owner, whether that owner is the business or an employee.

But before you buy that car, consider the pros and cons of having the company or the employee owning the car.

Only actual business use of the car is deductible as a business expense. Commuting expenses between home and business are not deductible business expenses and personal travel is not deductible. Whoever drives the car must keep good records on business travel expenses in order to have those miles allowed as a deduction.

Many banks do have seasoning requirements for small business loans, which means you can only finance a car if your firm has been

HEMET CAR GUY: | Richard Perry. in business for at least two years. Provide your lender with at least two years of business tax returns and cash flow statements. You need a positive cash flow to get a loan. Depending on the size of the loan, your lender may also ask for a business plan that details the purpose for buying the car.

Buying a car can benefit the company or the employee who owns a business car with the cost savings from tax deductions. This deduction comes in two parts: the deduction for ownership of the car, and deductions for costs of driving the car for business purposes.

The company can deduct depreciation expenses at the rate in effect at the time the asset is put into service (begins to be used) The company can also deduct general auto expenses for business use of the vehicle, like maintenance, gasoline, and tires.

If the business owns the car, personal use of the car by the employee must be documented and the company must report personal

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use as taxable compensation on the employee's W-2.

Interest on a car loan is deductible to a business as an ordinary and necessary business expense.

Insurance for a company-owned car may be cheaper than for an employee-owned vehicle since businesses can get leasedcar and multiple-car rates and other discounts.

If a company-owned car is involved in an accident, the driver's personal insurance rates and liability are minimized.

My tax guy says “For the owner, the cost of the car as a business asset and the costs for business use of the

car are both fully deductible from business taxes. For the employee, the cost of the car as an asset is not deductible (even for interest expenses on a car loan). The cost of business driving expenses is reported on Schedule A of Form 1040, but these costs are only deductible if they are greater than 2% of adjusted gross income No doubt, having the business own the car allows more deductions, such as depreciation. Most of these deductions are not available to individual employees on their personal tax returns.

Here is another example our dealership decided to lease a car for business use.

And then have the option to resell it at the end of the lease term. However when you think it through, for some businesses you may not have control over how much mileage the employee puts on that car. For example our car lease term has a 12,000 mileage restriction. If you (as the owner) drives a leased car, you may be able to control personal use and keep costs down.

Every situation is different, but consider looking at the leasing option but also know it’s not for everyone.

Besides being the Hemet Car guy, I volunteer by serving on the Board of Directors for the Hemet San

Jacinto Chamber of Commerce, I see business owners driving to the chamber events promoting their business and this comes to mind. Are you are using your car for business, it does have its advantages.

Disclaimer: I am not a Tax Guy nor do I play one on TV The information in this article is intended to be for general purposes, and is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Every business situation is different and federal and state laws are constantly changing. Please consult your tax or legal advisor before taking any action that could affect your business

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SB-50 FAILS

A Bill that would force San Jacinto’s hand on housing, is voted down

SB 50: An imperfect solution failing, we will continue to see housing problems. | Photo source: Pixabay ment was a specific size (10 units) ​ and​those developers could have simply opted to build their affordable housing requirements somewhere else, if they wanted to. In essence this left power in the hands of developers.

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Hemet sets its sites on solar A Proclamation of intent is signed by the Hemet Council JACOB DOANE | STAFF WRITER

On Feb 11, the Hemet City Council announced and signed a Renewable Energy Proclamation. This, in essence. means that the Council has reviewed the data for the benefits of Solar/Wind energy and have decided to lean towards that goal in all future decisions regarding the city’s various forms of energy consumption .

The proclamation calls for realistic financial support for solar energy and a fair price for excess energy which would be exported from community schemes to the national grid. Avenues such as renewable heat incentivize communities generating their own district heating and would take a chunk out of the city’s overall electricity or gas bill.

Along with the proclamation, the city wisely read into the record some salient facts about Solar Energy; California ranks first in the nation for solar energy and

4th for wind power capacity, enough to power 8 million homes. California is home to 106 wind farms, 13 wind power-related manufacturing facilities, and 2,767 solar power-related companies.

Wind powers opportunity in communities and cities all across California, resulting in $87.5 million in state and local taxes. Wind and Solar have attracted nearly $15 billion dollars in investment. That is crucial money for developing communities as well as providing 81,000 jobs statewide.

Ultimately, the Council believes that win and solar will greatly enhance our ability to attract new talent, new business and new opportunities in communities struggling with many Sacramento-driven directives which are hampering local growth.

The Council encourages everyone to learn more about the benefits of solar and wind energy, as well as to take pride in California’s frontrunner position in the push for renewable energy across the globe.

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hoop after hoop. SB 50 has been a hotly contested topic for some time now: on one hand it is something many elected officials and housing advocates agree is essential for the state to solve its housing shortage. On the other hand many housing and activist groups claimed it was not only a good enough solution, but that it wouldn’t solve the problem at all.

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figured down the road.

The issue with time is, we may be running out of it. The current median price for a house in California is now twice the national average. The state has four of the country’s five most expensive residential markets; Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Orange County and San Diego. The poverty rate is one of, if not the worst in the nation and despite California accounting for 12% of the U.S. population and having a fourth of its homeless population. Gov. Gavin Newsom will now have to build​​ 500,000 homes per year to meet his self-imposed housing goals. Building like that hasn’t been seen since the post WWII boom. Many believe it’s an unrealistic goal.

It is also important to remember that there are always more housing plans.

Here and throughout the U.S there are people working on the issue. That said, more and more the housing issue seems to be a battle with the wealthy: those who have profited from the lack of a comprehensive system and have taken advantage of it love the status quo. Many point fingers at large companies like Amazon and Google which, while creating a massive hub of jobs, do not create any housing near those jobs. A lot of jobs with no where to live nearby creates a lot of traffic and congestion in cities.

Many cite California’s many, onerous and wasteful taxes which has seen the middle-class leaving in droves.

Another, less popular solution discussed is moving the conversation from homeowners to renters.

Renters are in the majority in California. Regardless of what stance one takes it is clear the problem needs to be solved and that time is of the essence.

Compromise seems to be the only way through this complex issue.

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THE POLITICAL NOTEBOOK From the Democrats of Hemet San Jacinto’ BE AN INFORMED VOTER An article in “Psychology Today” leads off with the following paragraph: “A staple of late-night comedy is having a camera crew pose simple questions to young people in the street and capture supremely ignorant answers. It’s your call whether this is funny, exploitative, or both. But such bits tie into some durable American credos: that people are stupid; young people are especially stupid; and we’re all getting stupider with each generation.”

Unfortunately there is too much truth to this statement. There are many factors that contribute to this phenomenon. I believe that one factor is the insufficient funding of our public schools which I will address in a future article. The way in which we get our “news” is another.

Newspapers are a struggling industry. There was a time before radio and television when newspapers were the only source of news, of information and even advertising. Newspapers would go into depth on a subject giving lots of background and explanation of the headline.

The news was not force fed. One could glance at the headlines and one could choose whether or not to read the detail.

Radio and television, on the other hand, had to choose what items to include. In the interests of appealing to a more broad public, more items would be included leaving less time for each item, less time for detail, less time for background information. Despite the attempt at covering a variety of items, in the interest of time, newscasts are unable to cover all the news of the day. I used to enjoy the newspapers. My grandfather was once the editor of the Niagara Gazette. I used to buy my paper from a newspaper stand along the street. Today those stands are almost nonexistent.

In recent years the internet has replaced both the newspaper and newscasts as the primary method in which many get their information. From newspapers we were able to glance at the headings of articles and choose what detail to read. There are fewer choices from newscasts and we get only the short version of many items in newscasts. The internet allows us to pinpoint our interests, to “Google” (really, technically, to “search-engine”) a specific subject. But we only “Search Engine” those items that catch our attention. For those of us on social media, our “friends” we have chosen and who share our interests, point us to limited items the end result of which narrows the information we absorb. Despite all of the new technology, we are becoming less informed as a population.

Another related phenomenon is shorter attention spans. The following information is provided by The Associated Press. Attention spans have shrunk by 50% over the past decade, attention spans for adults in 1998 were an average of 12 minutes while in 2008 attention spans had shrunk to 5 minutes. I don’t know the cause and effect relationship of attention spans and technology but I suspect they are linked.

With an extremely important election coming we need to make an effort to be well-informed. It will take more than just clicking on topics of interest and you won’t be well informed if you watch or listen to only one station. Choose additional media. Add variety to your sources and make an effort to lengthen your attention span. There are so many critical topics like climate change, moral integrity of our Congress and White House, how the economy affects everyone, environmental safety, foreign policy, the fairness of our elections, the education of our children, access to healthcare for everyone. Pick a topic (or topics) and research them. Be an informed voter. America’s future is at stake. By the way, thank you for reading this article in this newspaper. You are among a dying breed!

KOTYUK’S ECONOMY REVIEW

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othing seems to stop this market’s climb higher.

Despite the Corona Virus exceeding the SARS numbers the rally continues higher. Economic reports seem to show that the slowing has bottomed and some that some aspects are turning higher.

In fact, I was very impressed with the number of positive reports that came out recently.

One of those that have been the strongest and really need to stay strong is the jobless claims.

In the recent report it dropped to a 9-month low. This suggests a tightening labor market that will support the economy this year. Another good indicator released was the US productivity. It rebounded in the fourth quarter as labor costs growth slows. Inside the details was nonfarm productivity which measures hourly output per worker. This increased by 1.4%. One of the largest gains was in private payrolls which rose 291,000 in January.

Impressively it was the best month since May 2015. Expectations were 150,000. This was double expectations. Services sector picked up to

in January with industries reporting increases in new orders, suggesting the economy could continue to grow moderately this year.

The Institute of Supply Management (ISM) said the non-manufacturing index increased to a reading of 55.5 last month. This followed ISM rebounding after five straight months.

Since last week the number of Corona Virus cases doubled to 45,000 and deaths reported an additional 97 deaths. Death toll now exceeds 1,100. The concern is that this will spread worldwide. Even though officials have quarantined and restricted travel there is bound to be infected that go undetected.

Note, there is optimism that the high of cases in one day have been hit and should decline from here.

This is hitting several industries such as airlines and shipping companies. In China manufacturing is closed additionally. Corona Virus will and is already impacting global trade and the trade agreement Phase 1 deal with the United States.

The slowdown of the economy in China appears to be supporting the acceleration of the economy here in the States.

Eyes are also on the democratic

ANDREW F. KOTYUK, CIMA*| File Photo. primary right now. Several candidates are coined as unfriendly to the stock market and it seems one of them is leading, Bernie Sanders.

Up to November this is a risk Wall Street has identified and are monitoring. If one of those candidates becomes the presumptive nominee the market very may take a pause and profits until after November.

Right now, there is a balance between optimism and caution in the market place allowing the market to drive higher. The bull is in charge and raging forward.

Love is in the air on Wall Street and it’s not just Valentines Day. Love your own every day.

If you have questions on a particular company or investment and would like our feedback, contact us at my email below. Our team will research and respond to you with our recommendation and opinion.

Andrew F. Kotyuk, CIMA* is CEO and Principal of Alpha Wealth Management LLC. For questions or investment topics please email me afkotyuk@alpha-wealth.com.

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PORTER’S CORNER

A new voice On Jan. 25th more 600 people “Walked for Life” in our community.

Many people carried small crosses which they placed in the “Cemetery of the Innocent” at the end of the Walk. They walked in memory of the 3000 babies who would die that day, and who have died every day in our country, so long as abortion remains legal. Whatever happened to the “safe, legal and rare” that was promised if abortion became legal?

The people of the US were lied to, as Bernard Nathanson, one of the architects and champions of abortion told us, shortly before his death.

Nathanson openly admitted that abortion-rights activists of the late 60s and early 70s knowingly lied to the people of the United States...but abortion became “law” There were those who tried to warn us in 1973 that we were opening a door that would soon become large enough for a mac truck to drive through: we are there. Infanticide is now defended openly for any child who survives an abortion, a search and destroy mission has begun in the womb for any child who might have a disability (Iceland brags that “Downs Syndrome has been eliminated”), physician- assisted suicide has now become another “right”. And we wonder at the mounting numbers of children committing suicide?

Despite all of this there is always hope. The sleeping giant that is the majority of Americans has been awakened. “The Walk and Rally for Life” that was held here is happening all across America. In cities and towns, large and small, people are gathering to raise their voices on behalf of life. Politicians are beginning to notice the numbers and hear the message that we vote for life. Life matters to us. The lie that pro-life people only care about the baby before it is born is not born out by any evidence. We are the people who fund and staff the Life Centers that offer services to mothers and their babies, before and after birth. We are there to walk with the thousands of women and others who regret their abortion decisions. We also support adoptions for those mothers who are not able to parent a child at the time of their pregnancy. Some children are unplanned but all are wanted by someone. For those who assume that a child conceived in rape should be an exception, go online and read the stories of children and their mothers who have gone through that experience. Listen to the survivors of abortion also. Death is never a better choice.

In record numbers, our young people are embracing the cause of life.

They are proud to call themselves the “Pro-life generation.” Growing numbers of Pro-life organizations are found on our high school and college campuses. Pro-life is Pro-woman: we women are strong, courageous, talented and proud to be mothers. We will succeed with our children. We will not accept the lie that we can only rise by sacrificing our children.

If you are interested in stopping the daily, senseless slaughter of thousands of lives, you can join Valley Pro Life, at valleyprolife.org Ann Walsh, From the Right

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very person that was born, grew up and went to school in America, and indeed all naturalized Americans, have been taught that in this country, no one is above the law. Of course, some of us have been witness to exceptions, in that some of the very rich, powerful and influential persons, thanks to their position, have been able to evade punishment for their crimes.

Before anyone accused of a crime is punished, there must be a trial.

When the preponderance of the evidence proves that the accused is guilty, the jury will so declare and the judge will then pronounce sentence.

Recently in the United States Congress a similar scenario was played out in the impeachment trial of the President of the United States. The House of Representatives dutifully complied with their oath and obligations as the prosecutors, presenting evidence to prove their accusations that the President committed acts of corruption and then lied to cover it up. The hard evidence was, in my opinion, so overwhelming that the House ruled to impeach. After the conclusion of the impeachment hearings in the House, the President’s National Security Advisor was quoted in a mainstream newspaper that he was willing to provide evidence of the President’s wrong doings, which at this point could only take place in the Senate.

Editor’s note: Congress could have chosen to question him, but they did not. After this, another of the myriad purposeful leaks to the press resulted

in the not-so-shocking revelation that the same apparatus that attempted to frame the President was responsible for the leaks of Bolton’s book.

According to the Constitution, the Senate on the other hand has the duty to hear the evidence as presented by the House and subsequently rule a final judgement. If found guilty, the President would have to be removed from office. Despite the House Manager’s pleas to allow the National Security Advisor’s testimony, the Senate voted to disallow this decisive piece of evidence. Instead the President’s attorneys dedicated hours to arguing that the President has the right to do what he thinks is correct, if he believes that his actions are for the greater good. Various and sundry additional subjective arguments were wielded by the defense attorneys to an audience that had already made up their minds that regardless of evident guilt, their pronouncement would be to the contrary.

Editor’s note: Other than Gordon Sondland, who actually testified, very plainly, that the President said, “No quid pro quo, I just want him (Joe Biden, whose son Hunter is now being question for making $50,000.00 a month from Burisma, a corrupt Ukrainian company with ties to at least a half-dozen US Democratic officials, which has now been shut down by the Ukraine) investigated,” there were no other salient witnesses called for Congress, and the case collapsed.

The Senate has committed a monumental historical mistake by failing in their oath to see that justice is done; by following the party line and by subordinating the legis-

lature, a separate but equal branch of government to the Executive Branch - to the President’s will.

Editor’s note: The Democratic Party is the party that followed the “party line” as many liberal legal scholars argued quite clearly that the President’s actions were constitutional and perfectly within the bounds of the President’s purview, and that the Democrats never had a case to begin with: they pursued one anyways wasting three years and millions of dollars, even though they knew a Republican-lead Senate would do the right thing. They knew that going in, but they pursued this wasteful dogand-pony show anyway This is why the President’s approval ratings are as high as they’ve ever been: the public has seen the truth.

In all my many years of living in a country where the rule of law has been paramount, to discover, in my opinion, that this as a falsehood, is deeply disconcerting. It is my fervent hope that the decision by the U. S. Senate not to remove the President from office will not negatively impact our society as a law abiding country where no-one is above the law.

Editor’s note: to this end, the $145 million dollars donated by the Ukraine to Hillary Clinton’s CGI, the myriad probable illegal actions swirling around Hunter Biden, and in fact, Joe Biden’s actions all during his time in the Ukraine will now come under scrutiny. The hands of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton and the very probable national security breaches by Adam Schiff’s office will also begin to come in to focus. It is indeed hoped that justice will be served, as it already has been.

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Valentine’s Day is upon us!

Spring is almost here and I must say that I love this time of year! Do you know how old Valentine’s Day is?

Some historians speculate that the celebration more than 600 years old!

The oldest record of a valentine was a poem which Charles, Duke of Orleans wrote to his wife when he was imprisoned in the Tower of London in 1415. I thought that was an incredible fact and had no knowledge of this myself until I was researching the holiday!

Another sweet tradition birthed a phrase we all know, “wearing their heart on their sleeve." This actually stems from a tradition in the Middle Ages where young men and women drew names to see who their Valentine would be, they would then wear the name pinned to their sleeve for one week so that everyone would know their supposed true feelings for the person they drew.

Here is another fun fact: did you know candy hearts were originally considered a medicine? In 1847, A Boston pharmacist named Oliver Chase revolutionized the lozenge production process, resulting in the first candy-making machine. Seizing an opportunity to revolutionize the candy business, Chase shifted his focus to candy production with Necco wafers although they wouldn’t get their heart shape for another 15 years. He then developed a way to press words onto the candy lozenges with a felt roller pad and vegetable food coloring, thus

WEEKLY GOLF FUNDRAISERS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 FROM 9 AM - 12 PM

Complimentary Breakfast, Pastries, Coffee & Water.

Call Leonard Gleason – (714) 318-4591. Golden Era Golf Course, 19871 Gilman Springs Rd, San Jacinto.

CABARET AT THE CENTER FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 @ 7 PM

THE LOVE SHOW. $20 general admission. Call: (951) 652-3822. Diamond Valley Arts Center, 123 N Harvard St.

NEON NIGHTS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 FROM 8 PM - 10 PM

FREE Glow Sticks and Face Painting! Snack Bar available. Buy Tickets! Call: 951-682-5867. Hangar Trampoline Park, 12125 Day St, Moreno Valley.

JUST IN COMEDY SHOW FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 FROM 8 PM - 11 PM

"Special Sweetheart" featuring Patrick Deguire. $10 admission. Food & Drink specials. Call 951-652-9968.

Derby's Bar & Grill, 2860 W Florida Ave suite B.

VALENTINE'S: Truffles...little edible treasures. | Photo by Allysun The Uhmayzing. making all the sweet messages on the candy: roughly 100,000 of them are sold each year.

But really, let's face it: the true symbol for Valentine’s Day (for me anyway) is chocolate! Dark chocolate is particularly wonderful for a myriad of reasons. It is chock full of antioxidants and flavonoids that help lower your blood pressure, boost your mood... and it tastes great!

In the spirit of the holiday I give to you my very simple truffle recipe. They are silky smooth, melt in your mouth and you can make them in minutes and gift them or treat yourself!

ALL YOU NEED IS: 12 ounces High quality chocolate 1/3 cup Heavy cream 3 tablespoons butter Cocoa powder

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 8 AM – 1 PM: Moreno Valley Farmer's Market - Conference Center, 14075 Frederick St, Moreno Valley.

6 PM -10 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $11.95. 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B. 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM: Pozjoker Games - Thursday Night Commander (MTG). We will be running a Magic The Gathering (Commander Format) Tournament! Entry fee is $5 and registration will begin at 4:30. Pozjoker Games, 1953 E. Florida Avenue, Hemet. Call: 951-350-3453.

9 PM - 1:30 AM: Soboba Casino – DJ Nights at The Cabaret Lounge. Soboba Casino. Phone: 951-665-1000.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 9 AM – 12 PM: Golden Era Golf Course - Weekly Golf Fundraisers.

Complimentary Breakfast, Pastries, Coffee & Water. 9 holes – $10 (Walk) 9 holes with cart – $15. 18 holes $20 (Walk) 18 holes with cart $25. For tee times call Leonard Gleason – (714) 318-4591. Golden Era Golf Course, 19871 Gilman Springs Rd, San Jacinto.

DIRECTIONS: Heat cream and butter in a pot, but NOT to boiling...just to scalding.

Pour cream over the chocolate chips Stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth Pour into a shallow dish and chill for 30 minutes After it’s chilled, scoop into bite size balls and coat in cocoa powder or chopped nuts or sprinkles Return to the Refrigerator...Then enjoy!

Allysun The Uhmayzing” is a “momprenuer”who owns Madam Confection. She is an award-winning Pastry Chef who is passionate about great food. She can be reached at madamconfection@gmail.com. On Facebook and Instagram as Madam Confection.

6 PM -10 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $11.95. 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B. 7 PM: CABARET AT THE CENTER: THE LOVE SHOW - Love is in the air with a tremendous line up of talent. $20 general admission. Call: (951) 652-3822. Diamond Valley Arts Center, 123 N Harvard St. 8 PM – 10 PM: NEON Nights - It's Jumping every Friday! We offer FREE Glow Sticks and Face Painting! Play with the theme by Wearing Shirts That’ll Glow with the NEON Lights!

Snack Bar available. Buy your Tickets at Hangar Trampoline Park or on the Hangar Website! Call: 951-682-5867.

Hangar Trampoline Park, 12125 Day St, Moreno Valley.

8 PM – 11 PM: Just in Comedy Show - Just in "Special Sweetheart" Comedy Show featuring Patrick Deguire and other So. Cal. Comics. $10 General admission. Food and Drink specials.

Phone: 951-652-9968. Derby's Bar & Grill, 2860 W Florida Ave suite B. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 8 AM – 12 PM: Downtown Hemet

Open Valentine’s Friday at Rodolfo’s Cucina Italiana!

Don’t Be Late,

Bring Your Date!

Valentine’s Day Fri. Feb. 14th

DOWNTOWN FARMER'S MARKET SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 FROM 8 AM - 12 PM

Up to 60 booths of food, arts and crafts, and more.

Live music, monthly car shows, seasonal holiday festivals. 135 E Florida Ave, Hemet.

A TOUCH OF VEGAS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 @ 7 PM

Featuring Jerome Robinson. Guest appearances. $20 general admission. Call (951) 568-5950.

Historic Hemet Theatre, 216 E Florida Ave.

KOUZOV DUO SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 FROM 2:30 PM - 4 PM

Beethoven's 250th birthday. $30 general admission, free age 22 and under. Phone: (951) 927-2449.

Tahquitz High School, 4425 Titan Trail.

SUPER SMASH BROS ULTI SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 FROM 5 PM - 9 PM

Fee $10. Registration at 4:30 pm. Pozjoker Games, 1953 E. Florida Avenue, Hemet. Call: 951-350-3453 or www.pozjoker@hotmail.com.

Farmer's Market - Up to 60 booths of food, collectibles, information, businesses, arts and crafts, and more. Event will feature live music, monthly car shows, seasonal holiday festivals. 135 E Florida Ave, Hemet.

12 PM - 6 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $9.95. 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B. 7 PM: CABARET AT THE CENTER: THE LOVE SHOW - Love is in the air with a tremendous line up of talent. Two days: Friday 14 and Saturday 15 at 7 PM. $20 general admission.

Call: (951) 652-3822. Diamond Valley Arts Center, 123 N Harvard St. 7 PM: A TOUCH OF VEGAS – Jerome Robinson brings some of his friends along for an evening of classic hits with a “Touch of Vegas.” Guest appearances by Robin Uncapher, Jimmy Bruce, Fleet Easton, Gonzalo, and “Just Robbie.” $20 general admission.

Call (951) 568-5950. Historic Hemet Theatre, 216 E Florida Ave. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 12 PM - 6 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches!

$9.95. 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B. 4 PM – 7 PM: Pozjoker Games – Sunday Pokemon Tournament! Entry fee is $5 and registration will begin at 3 pm. Pozjoker Games, 1953 E. Florida Avenue, Hemet. Call: 951-350-3453 or www.pozjoker@hotmail.com.

5 PM – 9 PM: Pozjoker Games – Super Smash Bros Ulti-Sunday Tournament! Entry fee is $10 and registration will begin at 4:30 pm. If you bring in your own Console(s), Monitor(s), and Controllers, your entry fee will be reduced. (Store Credit cannot be used for the Entry Fee) Check rules at facebook@Pozjoker Games. Pozjoker Games, 1953 E. Florida Avenue, Hemet. Call: 951-350-3453 or www. pozjoker@hotmail.com.

7 PM – 11:59 PM: Derby’s Bar and Grill - Karaoke Nights Every Sunday & Wednesdays! Food and Drink Specials till 9pm! 2860 W Florida Ave, Hemet.

2:30 PM – 4 PM: The Hemet Concert Association - KOUZOV DUO. Program of cello and piano masterworks, including Beethoven, whose

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DownHill -R-

FRI & SAT 12:10pm 2:45pm 5:10pm 7:40pm 10:10pm SUN: 12:10pm 2:45pm 5:10pm 7:40pm

Fantasy Island -PG13-

FRI & SAT 1:10pm 4:00pm 7:00pm 9:55pm SUN: 1:10pm 4:00pm 7:00pm

Sonic The Hedgehog -PG-

FRI & SAT 11:50am 12:30pm 2:30pm 5:05pm 7:15pm 7:45pm 10:20pm SUN: 11:50am 12:30pm 2:30pm 5:05pm 7:15pm 7:45pm

The Photograph -PG13-

FRI & SAT 12:45pm 3:50pm 6:45pm 9:40pm SUN: 12:45pm 3:50pm 6:45pm

Birds of Prey -R-

FRI & SAT 12:05pm 3:10pm 6:15pm 9:25pm SUN: 12:05pm 3:10pm 6:15pm

Gretel & Hansel -PG13-

FRI & SAT 4:10pm 9:45pm 4:10pm

1599 S. San Jacinto Avenue, SJ

DownHill

-RFRI, SAT & SUN 12:35pm 2:55pm 5:15pm 7:40pm 10:05pm

Fantasy Island -PG13-

FRI, SAT & SUN 1:05pm 3:50pm 7:05pm 9:55pm

Sonic The Hedgehog -PG-

FRI 12:40pm 1:30pm 6:30pm 7:00pm SAT & SUN 12:40pm 1:30pm 2:40pm 5:20pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:55pm 10:35pm

The Photograph -PG13-

FRI, SAT & SUN 1:10pm 4:10pm 7:10pm 10:10pm

Birds of Prey -R-

FRI, SAT & SUN

Fifth Annual Black History Month Wine Art and Jazz Night Marshall Hawkins and Seahawk MoJO return for a Black History Month Concert DVAC | CONTRIBUTED

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arshall Hawkins and Seahawk MoJO return for our Fifth Annual Black History Month Wine Art and Jazz Night, Friday February 28th 2020, at the Diamond Valley Arts Center located at 123 N. Harvard St., Hemet Ca 92543. Admission is $25 for Members and $30 for General Admission. Student tickets are $5 for Online Pre-Sale and $10 at the door.

Tickets are available online at www.thedvac.org or by stopping by the art center. Doors open at 6:30pm with the concert starting at 7:00pm. As always, DVAC members receive their discount Online at checkout by entering this month’s coupon code.

Marshall Hawkins along with Seahawk MoJO will take listeners on a journey from Africa through the new world and into modern music. Hawkins' delivery of his message of the unifying power of music makes this Black History Month celebration one for all everyone.

In the late 1960s and ’70s, Hawkins played bass with legends such as The Miles Davis Quintet, Shirley Horn and Roberta Flack before forming his own quintet.

In 1978, Marshall moved to Idyllwild, California, home of the internationally famous high school for the arts. In 1986, he founded the

MUSIC AT THE CENTER: Marshall Hawkins along with Seahawk MoJO will take listeners on a journey from Africa through the new world and into modern music. | Photo courtesy of DVAC Jazz program at the Idyllwild Arts Academy, serving as the head of the Jazz Department until his retirement. The Idyllwild Arts Jazz program has earned top honors the prestigious Berklee School of Music High School Jazz Festival. In addition to teaching Jazz as an art form, Marshall has mentored hundreds of talented young

people who he still considers to be "his kids."

Being well aware of the numbers of talented young people who cannot afford to attend a private high school for the arts, Marshall saw the need to raise scholarship funds for deserving young musicians. In 1994, Marshall co-founded the enormously successful Jazz

in the Pines Festival and served as its Music Director for over 20 years.

Marshall is deeply committed to teaching and exposing school children to the uniquely American art form of Jazz. In 2002, he organized the Seahawk Modern Jazz Orchestra (MOJO) and brings unforgettable Jazz and educational programs to elementary and secondary schools. This orchestra also gives Marshall's former students an opportunity to play with an amazing group of musicians and guest artists.

“That’s what makes it so unique,” Hawkins said.

“The students are able to come back and play with the teachers. Any other group can come join the orchestra, too.” He added there can be as few as seven people and as many as 35, but each performance exposes the kids to connections between music and society.

Hawkins said the program is not meant to turn all kids into professional musicians but to make them cognizant of how important art is in their lives. This message is not only for “his Kids” but for the rest of us as well.

MUSIC AT THE CENTER is a fundraiser for The DVAC and its programs. Doors open at 6:30 pm with the concert beginning at 7:00pm. Contact dvacinfo@gmail.com for sponsorship opportunities.

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ast year, the Historic Hemet Theatre was thrilled to present the premier performance of a Tribute to Marvin Gaye featuring Grammy Award winner Jackie's Boy. The show was a sellout, earning rave reviews from the crowd. (for a preview, search YouTube "Jackie's Boy Marvin Gaye") After touring the country earning rave reviews, on Saturday February 22nd, Jackie's Boy returns for an encore performance, celebrating the music of the legendary Marvin Gaye.

Marvin Gaye helped shape the sound of Motown in the 60's and 70's, with a string of hits including

ON STAGE: Marvin Gaye Tribute by Jackie's Boy last year at HHT. | Photo Courtesy of HHT "I Heard it Through the Grapevine," "Let's Get It On," "What's Going On," "Mercy, Mercy Me" and "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You." Gaye died

prematurely at the age of 44 when he was fatally shot by his own father. But his impact on the music industry has prompted many institutions to honor him post-

humously—including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and induction into the Rhythm and Blues

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Gretel & Hansel -PG13-

FRI, SAT & SUN 4:35pm 9:45pm

Bad Boys For Life -R-

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FRI, SAT & SUN 12:45pm 4:00pm 7:00pm 10:00pm

Jumanji: The Next Level -PG13-

FRI, SAT & SUN 3:35pm 9:10pm

4.The Fast and the Furious Los Angeles police officer Brian O'Conner must decide where his loyalty really lies when he becomes enamored with the street racing world he has been sent undercover to destroy.

Guarantee the perfect movie night with tickets from Fandango. Find theater showtimes, watch trailers, read reviews and buy movie tickets in advance.

5. Days of Thunder A young hot-shot stock car driver gets his chance to compete at the top level.

3. Williams Focusing on the career and family of its legendary founder Sir Frank Williams, the British sports documentary tells the extraordinary story of the Williams Formula 1 team, from its inception to the present day.

2. Senna A documentary on Brazilian Formula One racing driver Ayrton Senna, who won the F1 world championship three times before his death at age 34.

1. Rush

RACING

The merciless 1970s rivalry between Formula One rivals James Hunt and Niki Lauda.

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Justin Bieber - Changes

On theatres

Huey Lewis & the News - Weather

Friday, Feb. 14, 2020

Fantasy Island

Nathaniel Rateliff - And It's Still Alright

The enigmatic Mr. Roarke makes the secret dreams of his lucky guests come true at a luxurious but remote tropical resort. But when the fantasies turn into nightmares, the guests have to solve the island’s mystery in order to escape with their lives.

Katie Gately - Loom

Lucy Hale, Michael Peña, Jimmy O. Yang, Lucas Foster, Jeff Wadlow, Jillian Jacobs, John Davis, Marc Toberoff .

Summer Camp - Romantic Comedy

Sonic the Hedgehog A live-action adventure comedy based on the global blockbust-

Tame Impala - The Slow Rush

er videogame franchise from Sega that centers on the infamously brash bright blue hedgehog. The film follows the adventures of Sonic as he navigates the complexities of life on Earth.

Tennis - Swimmer

Neal McDonough, Tika Sumpter, Neal H. Moritz, Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, Toby Ascher, Evan Susser, Van Robichaux.

Cindy Lee - What's Tonight To Eternity

Downhill In Downhill, barely escaping an avalanche during a ski va-

These New Puritans - The Cut

cation in the Alps throws a seemingly picture-perfect family into disarray as they are forced to reevaluate life, and how they truly feel about each other.

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Will Ferrell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Miranda Otto, Jim Rash, Anthony Bregman, Stefanie Azpiazu, Zach Woods.

February 15

February 15

American Ultra

Shaft, 2019

Danger Close

February 17

February 16

Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, Season 7 Premiere

47 Meters Down: Uncaged

Beforeigners, Season 1

Super 8

We Are the Dream: The Kids of the Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest

Cable Girls: Final Season

Cobra Kai

Isi & Ossi

Kedi

Utopia Falls: S1

A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon

Scare PewDiePie

Beverly Hills Ninja

February 15

From Hell

Starship Troopers

February 15

February 17

28 Hotel Rooms

The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia

The Other Guy: S2

American Ultra Anchor and Hope

Youth and Consequences Weird City Lifeline Mind Field Squad Wars

February 17 Chef Show: Volume 3

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True Blood

Killing Eve

Riverdale

Preacher

Carnivàle

Party Down

Supernatural

Mischa Barton, Adam Brody, Peter Gallagher.

Dominic Cooper, Joseph Gilgun, Ruth Negga.

Outlander

Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Duncan Lacroix, Tobias Menzies.

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250th birthday is celebrated this year. $30 general admission, free age 22 and under.

Phone: (951) 927-2449. Tahquitz High School, 4425 Titan Trail.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17 12 PM – 2 PM: Presidents Week Schools OUT Roller Skating - Schools OUT Special All age Roller Skating hours!. $10 ADMISSION. The Wheelhouse Roller Skating, 2860 W Florida Ave. Info: 951652-9968 www.wheelhouseskate.com.

1 PM – 3 PM: Presidents Week Schools OUT Roller Skating - Schools OUT Special All age Roller Skating hours!. $10 ADMISSION. The Wheelhouse Roller Skating, 2860 W Florida Ave. Info: 951652-9968 www.wheelhouseskate.com.

6 PM -10 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill - 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $11.95. 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

7 PM: CLASSIC MOVIES: Golden Age of Hollywood - The Stranger (1946). Ad-

Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Sam Trammell.

Michael J. Anderson, Adrienne Barbeau, Clancy Brown.

Ballers

Dwayne Johnson, John David Washington, Omar Benson Miller.

Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer, Fiona Shaw.

Adam Scott, Ken Marino, Ryan Hansen.

Scrubs

Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke.

mission $5. Historic Hemet Theater, Info: (951) 658-5950.

8 PM - 12 AM: Soboba Casino - Karaoke Night with DJ Evan P at The Cabaret Lounge.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM: American Legion Post 53 – Bingo! 10 dollars for first pack and 4 for second pack and 1 dollar for each additional pack. Payouts vary per game from 80 to 250 dollars. Free coffee and ice tea during the sessions with free donuts at half time.

6 PM -10 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill - 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $11.95. 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

7 PM – 10 PM: CORNHOLE - New season sign up and warm up day Tue. Feb 11. Starts Tuesday Feb 18th. $10 per player weekly, 80% prize fund pay out at end of season. $20 team sponsor fee (reserves spot). Derby's Bar & Grill, 2860 W Florida Ave suite B, Hemet.

7 PM: CLASSIC MOVIES: Golden Age of Hollywood - Abraham Lincoln (1930).

K.J. Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes.

Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Jim Beaver.

The Flash

Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker.

Admission $5. Historic Hemet Theater, Info: (951) 658-5950.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 12 PM – 2 PM: Presidents Week Schools OUT Roller Skating - Schools OUT Special All age Roller Skating hours!. $10 ADMISSION. The Wheelhouse Roller Skating, 2860 W Florida Ave. Info: 951652-9968 www.wheelhouseskate.com.

1 PM – 3 PM: Presidents Week Schools OUT Roller Skating - Schools OUT Special All age Roller Skating hours!. $10 ADMISSION. The Wheelhouse Roller Skating, 2860 W Florida Ave. Info: 951652-9968 www.wheelhouseskate.com.

5 PM - 8 PM: Maze Stone Bar & Grill – Wednesdays with Rocky. 1020 Soboba Road, San Jacinto. Check: www.sobobaspringscc.com 6 PM – 9 PM: Presidents Week Schools OUT Roller Skating - Schools OUT Special All age Roller Skating hours!. Family discount $8 – SK8 Rentals: $2. The Wheelhouse Roller Skating, 2860 W Florida Ave. Info: 951-652-9968.

6 PM -10 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill

Sing It!

Mircea Monroe, Mark Jude Sullivan, Preston Jones, Laura Nicole Harrison.

Good Game

Dan Avidan, Arin Hanson, Michele Morrow.

Sideswiped

Rosanna Arquette, Carly Craig, Craig Frank.

- 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $11.95. 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM: The Lakes at Hemet West Clubhouse - Rhonda and Showdown. Admission $6. Info: Kathy Perry, (951)-692-0891.

7 PM – 11:59 PM: Derby’s Bar and Grill - Karaoke Nights Every Sunday & Wednesdays! Food and Drink Specials till 9pm! 2860 W Florida Ave, Hemet.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 8 AM – 1 PM: Moreno Valley Farmer's Market - Moreno Valley Conference Center, 14075 Frederick St, Moreno Valley.

6 PM -10 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill - 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $11.95. 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

6 PM – 8 PM: Presidents Week Schools OUT Roller Skating - Schools OUT Special All age Roller Skating hours!. $10 ADMISSION OR 5 SKATER CAR

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AINT PATRICK, the patron saint of Ireland, became part of Irish heritage, through his service across Ireland in the 5th century. Born in 4th century AD, into an affluent Romano-British family, his father (a Roman-British army officer) and grandfather were deacons in the Christian church. Patricius was his Roman name, but he became recognized as Patrick. When Irish raiders came ashore, they abducted 16-year-old Patrick and others, selling Patrick into slavery in Ireland for six years (mostly imprisoned).

Patrick had a dream of sighting God, and a legend says that God told him to escape on a ship, and return to Britain, which he did, continuing to France.

He joined a monastery and studied under St. Germain (the Bishop of Aux-

ON STAGE: The Marvels band at The Lakes at Hemet West. | Courtesy Photo. erre), taking about 12 years training to be a priest. As a Bishop in 432 A.D, he dreamed that the Irish were calling him back to Ireland, to teach them about God. There he established monasteries, schools and

churches. After almost 30 years of evangelism, this cherished Irish saint passed away March 17, 461 A.D, and traditionally was buried at Downpatrick. That

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LOAD $30. The Wheelhouse Roller Skating, 2860 W Florida Ave. Info: 951-652-9968 www.wheelhouseskate.com.

6:30 PM – 9:30 PM: Pozjoker Games Thursday Night Commander (MTG). We will be running a Magic The Gathering (Commander Format) Tournament! Entry fee is $5 and registration will begin at 4:30.

Pozjoker Games, 1953 E. Florida Avenue, Hemet. Call: 951-350-3453 or www.pozjoker@hotmail.com.

7 PM – 9 PM: Presidents Week Schools OUT Roller Skating - Schools OUT Special All age Roller Skating hours!. $10 ADMISSION OR 5 SKATER CAR LOAD $30. The Wheelhouse Roller Skating, 2860 W Florida Ave. Info: 951-652-9968.

7 PM – 9 PM: Vista del Lago Band Pre-Festival Showcase Concert - "Tune up" concert preview performance before going to festival, featuring band, orchestra, percussion and jazz. Vista del Lago High School Theater, 15150 Lasselle St, Moreno Valley.

9 PM - 1:30 AM: Soboba Casino – DJ Nights at The Cabaret Lounge. Soboba Casino. Phone: 951-665-1000.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 9 AM – 12 PM: Golden Era Golf Course - Weekly Golf Fundraisers. Complimentary Breakfast, Pastries, Coffee & Water. 9 holes – $10 (Walk) 9 holes with cart – $15. 18 holes $20 (Walk) 18 holes with cart $25. For tee times call Leonard Gleason – (714) 3184591. Golden Era Golf Course, 19871 Gilman Springs Rd, San Jacinto.

4 PM – 6 PM: Presidents Week Schools OUT Roller Skating - Schools OUT Special All age Roller Skating hours!. $10 Admission. The Wheelhouse Roller Skating, 2860 W Florida Ave. Info: 951-652-9968.

4 PM – 8 PM: BANNING MARKET NIGHT – Mingling music, culture, food, and retail together for an evening downtown. FREE community event welcoming all vendors, sellers, community groups, clubs, local artists, and entertainers. Sponsored by Inspired Women Business Alliance & Banning. Banning Chamber of Commerce, 60 E Ramsey St # C, Banning.

5 PM – 7 PM: Presidents Week Schools OUT Roller Skating - Schools OUT Special All age Roller Skating hours!. $10 Admission. The Wheelhouse Roller Skating, 2860 W Florida Ave. Info: 951-652-9968.

6 PM -10 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill - 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $11.95. 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

6 PM – 8 PM: Presidents Week Schools OUT Roller Skating - Schools OUT Special All age Roller Skating hours!. $10 Admission. The Wheelhouse Roller Skating, 2860 W Florida Ave. Info: 951-652-9968.

7 PM: Brew Haha - Craft Beer & Comedy.

Doors open at 6:30 PM. 21+ Admission $25.

Phone (866) 476-2622. Soboba Casino Resort, 22777 Soboba Rd, San Jacinto.

8 PM – 10 PM: NEON Nights - It's Jumping every Friday! We offer FREE Glow Sticks and Face Painting! Play with the theme by Wearing Shirts That’ll Glow with the NEON Lights! Snack Bar available. Buy your Tickets at Hangar Trampoline Park or on the Hangar Website! Call: 951-682-5867 . Hangar Trampoline Park, 12125 Day St, Moreno Valley.

8:30 PM: Los Cuates de Sinaloa - 21+. Admission $25. Phone: 951-652-4545. www. elpatronmexicangrillhemet.com. El Patron Mexican Grill and Entertainment, 2524 E Florida Ave, Hemet.

9 PM – 12 AM: ADULT ONLY SKATE. $10 Admission. The Wheelhouse Roller Skating, 2860 W Florida Ave. Info: 951-6529968.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 8 AM – 12 PM: Downtown Hemet Farmer's Market - Up to 60 booths of food, collectibles, information, businesses, arts and crafts, and more. Event will feature live music, monthly car shows, seasonal holiday festivals. 135 E Florida Ave, Hemet.

11 AM – 2 PM: Presidents Week Schools OUT Roller Skating - Schools OUT Special All age Roller Skating hours!. $10 Admission. The Wheelhouse Roller Skating, 2860 W Florida Ave. Info: 951-652-9968.

12 PM - 6 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill - 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $9.95. 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

6 PM: THE QUEEN SHOW - Bonnie Kilroe returns with her “Queen Show.” Doors open 5:30 pm, dinner served at 6:00 pm, Show at 7:30 pm. Cash bar. Sign up online at ALPOST53.com. (951) 658-2436. $30 per person, $25 veterans (includes dinner).

American Legion Post 53, 124 N Ramona St. 6 PM – 9 PM: NAMI Mt San Jacinto Recognition Fiesta 2020 - Dinner, Dancing, Music! Tickets: $25 per person or 2 for $40.

Phone: 951-765-1850. Golden Era Country Club and Golf Course, 19871 Gilman Springs Rd. 7 PM: TRIBUTE TO MARVIN GAYE Featuring Jackie’s Boy. “Let’s Get It On” is the amazing Tribute to Marvin Gaye starring Grammy Award Winning Singer/Songwriter Jackie’s Boy. $22 presale / $25 day of show.

Phone: (951) 658-5950. Historic Hemet Theatre, 216 E Florida Ave. 7 PM: ROCKY ZHARP AND THE BLUES CRACKERS - $20 general admission. Guests receive two glasses of wine or other beverage, light appetizers and access to the current gallery exhibition as well as the concert. (951) 652-3822. DVAC, 123 N Harvard St. 8:30 PM – 12:30 AM: Live Music - Steve

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inancial decisions can have a big impact on your future and the future of your loved ones. Good financial decisions you make on your own can save thousands of dollars, but according to experts, there are some decisions that may be better left to the professionals.

1. Do your taxes. There is no one-size-fits-all answer but if you don’t have dependents or investments, don’t own a business, and have the time and patience, you may be able to file a simple tax form on your own fairly easily. As you gain significant income and your financial situation becomes more complex, a pro might be helpful.

2. Buy or sell a house.

Weigh the pros and cons to determine the best plan.

Choosing the “For Sale by Owner” route lets you avoid paying a commission to real estate agents, which averages 5 to 6% of the home’s sale price. On the other hand, your house may get less traffic compared to what it would receive if it were included in professional listing platforms. You’d also need to be prepared to handle all the paperwork, organize open houses and screen potential buyers yourself.

3. Purchase life insurance.

Life is always changing, and it’s important to make sure your coverage is keeping up so that your loved ones are protected in the event that something happens to you.

Because life insurance is so critical, companies like Erie Insurance recommend always working with a pro instead of going the DIY route.

For example, term life insurance provides coverage for a specific number of years, while a whole life policy is designed to last a lifetime.

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5. Write a will. This is an area where many experts say it may be advisable to hire a

pro. Estate-planning software can be generic, as it considers compliance across the country instead of state-specific laws. It’s important to use the correct legal language in a will and be knowledgeable about estate and inheritance taxes when leaving behind property. As part of estate planning, you may want to consider addressing whom you’d want to care for your minor children in the event of your passing. Federal regulations prevent minors from legally owning property, but they can be beneficiaries.

Determine whether you have the right skill set and time to take on these five important financial decisions.

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193 Hemet / San Jacinto closed transactions for week of

February 3rd thru February 10th, 2020

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HEMET

$

27266 Pacifica Court 417 Elmwood Avenue 1663 Gazebo Lane 3112 Wimbledon Way 3490 London Street 2100 Glenwood Avenue 5307 Paseo Callado 1435 Dusty Hill Road 552 De Soto Drive 322 King Court 1295 Cawston Avenue 974 Saw Tooth Lane 43176 Babcock Avenue 271 Hanoverian Drive 41185 Greenwood Drive 1619 Camino Sueno 2081 Seven Hills Drive 133 Western Avenue 361 Cantata Avenue

$334,900 $262,720 $319,000 $295,000 $300,000 $221,000 $310,000 $274,120 $130,000 $125,000 $45,000 $342,000 $290,000 $335,000 $260,000 $272,000 $294,000 $210,000 $305,000

SQ. FT. 2375 SQ. FT. 1064 SQ. FT. 2475 SQ. FT. 1572 SQ. FT. 1561 SQ. FT. 992 SQ. FT. 1661 SQ. FT. 2678 SQ. FT. 1536 SQ. FT. 1036 SQ. FT. 256 SQ. FT. 2446 SQ. FT. 2343 SQ. FT. 2577 SQ. FT. 1570 SQ. FT. 1442 SQ. FT. 1895 SQ. FT. 938 SQ. FT. 2114 SQ. FT.

BD / BA 3BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 4BR 2BR 2BR 6BR 2BR 2BR 1BR 5BR 4BR 3BR 3BR 2BR 3BR 2BR 4BR

2BA 1BA 3BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 3BA 2BA 2BA 1BA 3BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA

Days on the Market 11DOM 3DOM 19DOM 26DOM 23DOM 34DOM 13DOM 21DOM 36DOM 14DOM 54DOM 62DOM 67DOM 80DOM 43DOM 61DOM 81DOM 14DOM 137DOM

SAN JACINTO 1872 Rue Chenin Blanc 3613 Old Oak Circle 107 Lighthouse Court 137 Joshua Circle 779 Sweet Clover 875 Buick Avenue 344 Alder Avenue 1948 Brilliance Lane 1167 Newberg Commons

$307,000 $328,000 $333,000 $332,000 $300,000 $285,000 $216,000 $339,900 $310,000

1548 SQ. FT. 1859 SQ. FT. 2385 SQ. FT. 2210 SQ. FT. 2022 SQ. FT. 1894 SQ. FT. 1698 SQ. FT. 2040 SQ. FT. 2383 SQ. FT.

3BR 3BR 5BR 4BR 4BR 4BR 3BR 5BR 4BR

2BA 2BA 3BA 3BA 2BA 3BA 2BA 3BA 3BA

$425,000 $465,000 $370,000 $679,900 $670,000 $450,000 $1,100,000 $442,000 $510,000 $510,000 $378,900 $520,000 $508,000 $599,900 $390,000 $460,000 $420,000 $340,000 $559,000 $350,000 $510,000 $725,000 $439,000 $372,000 $545,000 $500,000 $460,000 $700,000 $387,500 $700,000 $700,000 $475,000 $713,000

1414 SQ. FT. 2324 SQ. FT. 1411 SQ. FT. 2816 SQ. FT. 3335 SQ. FT. 2018 SQ. FT. 3541 SQ. FT. 1867 SQ. FT. 2057 SQ. FT. 2968 SQ. FT. 1577 SQ. FT. 2070 SQ. FT. 2624 SQ. FT. 2839 SQ. FT. 1001 SQ. FT. 1809 SQ. FT. 1739 SQ. FT. 1408 SQ. FT. 3717 SQ. FT. 1650 SQ. FT. 3586 SQ. FT. 2315 SQ. FT. 1956 SQ. FT. 1172 SQ. FT. 3083 SQ. FT. 2250 SQ. FT. 2249 SQ. FT. 2580 SQ. FT. 1442 SQ. FT. 4219 SQ. FT. 4219 SQ. FT. 2000 SQ. FT. 2948 SQ. FT.

3BR 3BR 3BR 4BR 4BR 4BR 6BR 3BR 3BR 4BR 3BR 4BR 3BR 4BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 2BR 4BR 3BR 4BR 3BR 4BR 3BR 4BR 4BR 4BR 5BR 3BR 5BR 5BR 3BR 3BR

2BA 3BA 2BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 5BA 3BA 2BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 2BA 3BA 2BA 3BA 3BA 2BA 3BA 3BA 4BA 2BA 3BA 3BA 4BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 6BA 6BA 3BA 3BA

1DOM 14DOM 40DOM 16DOM 6DOM 31DOM 73DOM 52DOM 165DOM

TEMECULA 29619 Ramsey Court 32693 Ritter Court 42106 Via Beso Del Sol 40283 Odessa Drive 34129 Galleron Street 29777 Windwood Circle 35455 Via Sol Vis 45329 Corte Palmito 32029 Corte Cardoza 32184 Beaver Creek Lane 28995 Frankfort Lane 32918 Josheroo Court 42262 Gateshead Court 46233 Drymen Avenue 44790 Potestas Drive 30811 Loma Linda Road 28074 Calle Estrella 33634 Emerson Way 44474 Dorchester Drive 42064 Selby Circle 30893 Sonia Lane 41800 Chaparral Drive 43222 Corte Tolosa 44689 Arbor Lane 32102 Elk Grove Court 43678 Alcoba Drive 40293 Balboa Drive 31080 Via Norte 42175 Chestnut Drive 42780 Portraits Ln. 42780 PORTRAITS Lane 47333 Pala Road 32621 Avenida Lestonnac

6DOM 2DOM 2DOM 0DOM 4DOM 5DOM 15DOM 15DOM 9DOM 16DOM 18DOM 16DOM 18DOM 1DOM 10DOM 30DOM 23DOM 42DOM 14DOM 69DOM 45DOM 59DOM 45DOM 85DOM 65DOM 114DOM 122DOM 152DOM 123DOM 167DOM 168DOM 167DOM 195DOM

WILDOMAR $415,000 $547,000 $444,000 $431,500 $345,000 $404,000 $414,900 $533,000 $462,000

23025 Delca Lane 33239 Sweet Nectar Road 36105 Madora Drive 36113 Mustang Spirit Lane 32931 Ridge Oak Road 21836 Poinsettia Lane 22170 Country Hills Drive 36305 Trail Ride Lane 21387 Coral Rock Lane

1629 SQ. FT. 3302 SQ. FT. 2844 SQ. FT. 3218 SQ. FT. 1589 SQ. FT. 2052 SQ. FT. 2196 SQ. FT. 3817 SQ. FT. 3314 SQ. FT.

2BA 4BA 3BA 3BA 2BA 3BA 3BA 4BA 3BA

3BR 5BR 5BR 5BR 3BR 4BR 4BR 5BR 4BR

9DOM 24DOM 9DOM 7DOM 53DOM 45DOM 57DOM 50DOM 89DOM

WINCHESTER $510,000 $485,000 $339,990 $255,000 $533,000 $45,000 $514,000 $420,000 $459,900

32335 Old Grove Court 31335 Verde Mare Dr 29318 Marblewood Court 36325 CINZIA LN 32689 Cottonwood Road 34570 Thomas Way 31371 Verde Mare Drive 32190 Duclair Road 34686 Shallot Drive

2719 SQ. FT. 3207 SQ. FT. 1576 SQ. FT. 1053 SQ. FT. 3157 SQ. FT. 1954 SQ. FT. 3748 SQ. FT. 2320 SQ. FT. 2913 SQ. FT.

3BA 4BA 2BA 2BA 3BA 2BA 6BA 2BA 3BA

5BR 5BR 3BR 2BR 4BR 3BR 5BR 4BR 5BR

4DOM 7DOM 9DOM 46DOM 95DOM 95DOM 94DOM 79DOM 66DOM

Devotion: The Dirty Sea. FREE SHOW. Food and Drink specials! Derby’s Whiskey (Tullamore Dew Irish) and Coke Special $6.25. Phone: 951-652-2440. Derby's Bar & Grill, 2860 W Florida Ave suite B. LOOK FOR COMING EVENTS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 12 PM – 3 PM: Presidents Week Schools OUT Roller Skating - Schools OUT Special All age Roller Skating hours!. $10 Admission. The Wheelhouse Roller Skating, 2860 W Florida Ave. Info: 951-652-9968.

12 PM - 6 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill - 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $9.95.

2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

4 PM – 7 PM: Pozjoker Games – Sunday Pokemon Tournament! Entry fee is $5 and registration will begin at 3 pm. Pozjoker Games, 1953 E. Florida Avenue, Hemet.

Call: 951-350-3453.

5 PM – 7 PM: Presidents Week Schools OUT Roller Skating - Schools OUT Special All age Roller Skating hours!. $10 Admission. The Wheelhouse Roller Skating, 2860 W Florida Ave. Info: 951-652-9968.

5 PM – 9 PM: Pozjoker Games – Super Smash Bros Ulti-Sunday Tournament! Entry fee is $10 and registration will begin at 4:30 pm. If you bring in your own Console(s), Monitor(s), and Controllers, your entry fee will be reduced. (Store Credit cannot be used for the Entry Fee) Check rules at facebook@Pozjoker Games. Pozjoker Games, 1953 E. Florida Avenue, Hemet.

Call: 951-350-3453.

6 PM – 8 PM: Presidents Week Schools OUT Roller Skating - Schools OUT Special All age Roller Skating hours!. $10 Admission. The Wheelhouse Roller Skating, 2860 W Florida Ave. Info: 951-652-9968.

7 PM – 11:59 PM: Derby’s Bar and Grill - Karaoke Nights Every Sunday & Wednesdays! Food and Drink Specials till 9pm!

2860 W Florida Ave, Hemet.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24 6 PM -10 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill - 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $11.95. 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

7 PM: CLASSIC MOVIES: Golden Age of Hollywood - Millie (1931). Admission $5. Historic Hemet Theater, Info: (951) 6585950.

8 PM - 12 AM: Soboba Casino - Karaoke Night with DJ Evan P at The Cabaret Lounge.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 7 AM – 7 PM: National Pancake Day Free short stack of buttermilk pancakes at IHOP! Come in for one free short stack of buttermilk pancakes per guest and a

chance to win pancakes for life and other fabulous prizes! IHOP, 180 N Sanderson Ave, Hemet.

5:30 PM - 9:30 PM: American Legion Post 53 – Bingo! 10 dollars for first pack and 4 for second pack and 1 dollar for each additional pack. Payouts vary per game from 80 to 250 dollars. Free coffee and ice tea during the sessions with free donuts at half time.

6 PM -10 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill - 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $11.95. 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B. 7 PM: CLASSIC MOVIES: Golden Age of Hollywood - A Man Betrayed (1936). Admission $5. Historic Hemet Theater, Info: (951) 658-5950.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 5 PM - 8 PM: Maze Stone Bar & Grill – Wednesdays with Rocky. 1020 Soboba Road, San Jacinto. Check: www.sobobaspringscc.com 6 PM -10 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill - 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $11.95. 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM: The Lakes at Hemet West Clubhouse - Stage Robbers. Mardi Gras. Admission $6. Info: Kathy Perry, (951)-692-0891.

7 PM – 11:59 PM: Derby’s Bar and Grill - Karaoke Nights Every Sunday & Wednesdays! Food and Drink Specials till 9pm!

2860 W Florida Ave, Hemet.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27 8 AM – 1 PM: Moreno Valley Farmer's Market - Moreno Valley Conference Center, 14075 Frederick St, Moreno Valley.

1 PM: Golden Smoothies: For The Love Of Elvis. $12 per person. Doors open 12:30 pm. Discount for purchase of a table (8).

Light refreshments. (916) 505-2680. Simpson Center, 304 E Devonshire Ave. 6 PM -10 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill - 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $11.95. 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

6:30 PM – 9:30 PM: Pozjoker Games Thursday Night Commander (MTG). We will be running a Magic The Gathering (Commander Format) Tournament! Entry fee is $5 and registration will begin at 4:30.

Pozjoker Games, 1953 E. Florida Avenue, Hemet. Call: 951-350-3453 or www.pozjoker@hotmail.com.

9 PM - 1:30 AM: Soboba Casino – DJ Nights at The Cabaret Lounge. Soboba Casino. Phone: 951-665-1000.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 9 AM – 12 PM: Golden Era Golf Course - Weekly Golf Fundraisers. Complimentary Breakfast, Pastries, Coffee & Water. 9 holes – $10 (Walk) 9 holes with cart – $15. 18 holes $20 (Walk) 18 holes with cart $25. For tee times call Leonard Gleason – (714) 318-

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The following bands will play for the month of March: • March 4 American Made.

• March 11 Rainbow Cottage. St. Patrick’s Day theme.

• March 18 Trail Mix. Western theme.

• March 25 Marvels

day has been honored as St. Patrick’s Day, to celebrate the baptizing of Ireland.

Dancing in the Wild West In the early days of the wild west, pants were made from wool and canvas occasionally was worn in summertime. Throughout the Gold Rush of the 1840’s, denim overalls were preferred because it was inexpensive and "breathable.".

Levi Strauss enhanced the design by attaching copper rivets, and by the 1870’s, this was used by ranchers and cowboys. Leather chaps were often worn to protect the cowboy’s legs from cactus spines and discourage the material from wearing out. Ladies sported knee-length prairie skirts, gingham dresses, or suede fringed skirts made from Native American outfits, so get out your Western-style

These popular Wednesday Night Dances for seniors are from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Admission is $6.00 per person, proper attire is required, and alcohol is not allowed. Opportunity drawings offer free tickets. Tables have snacks, and pitchers of water, and freshly brewed tea and coffee is available. For further information about these weekly dances at The Lakes at Hemet West, 5001 West Florida Avenue in Hemet, contact Kathy Perry at 951692-0891.

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ing fast but are likely to be available day of show.

Meanwhile, tickets for The Tribute to The Bee Gees on March 7th are already completely sold out.

The Marvin Gaye Tribute is the fourth show in this season of the Tribute Mania

from A2 Music Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and the Roll Hall of Fame.

Tickets for the Tribute to Marvin Gaye are mov-

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ST. PATRICK'S: Rainbow-Cottage Duo, Pam and Paul playing. | Courtesy Photo.

DANCES: Western Night. | Courtesy Photo.

Concert Series. The season continues next month with tributes to The Bee Gees

by Bee Gees Gold (March 7), Tom Petty by Petty and the Heartshakers (March 21), Metallica by Masters of Puppets (April 4) and Abba

by Abba Fab (April 18).

Tribute Mania tickets are $22 presale / $25 day of show. Showtime is 7:00 pm, with doors open at 6:15 pm.

Information on all theatre events is available at www.

HistoricHemetTheatre.com or by calling the Ticket Office, (951) 658-5950.

4591. Golden Era Golf Course, 19871 Gilman Springs Rd. 5:30 PM - 9 PM: PAINT NITE - By Hemet San Jacinto Valley Chamber. Includes: Appetizers, desserts, wine and soft drinks and all paint supplies. No art experience needed.

Space is limited... RSVP is required. Fee: $40. 18+. Info: 951658-3211, 3853 W Stetson Ave. 6 PM -10 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill - 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $11.95. 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

7 PM: BLACK HISTORY MONTH: SEAHAWK MOJO Marshall Hawkins and Seahawk MoJO return for the Fifth Annual Black History Month Wine Art and Jazz Night. $20 general admission. (951) 652-3822. Diamond Valley Arts Center, 123 N Harvard St. 8 PM – 10 PM: NEON Nights - It's Jumping every Friday!

We offer FREE Glow Sticks and Face Painting! Play with the theme by Wearing Shirts That’ll Glow with the NEON Lights! Snack Bar available. Buy your Tickets at Hangar Trampoline Park or on the Hangar Website! Call: 951-6825867 or www.hangartrampolineparks.com. Hangar Trampoline Park, 12125 Day St, Moreno Valley.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 8 AM – 12 PM: Downtown Hemet Farmer's Market - Up to 60 booths of food, collectibles, information, businesses, arts and crafts, and more. Event will feature live music, monthly car shows, seasonal holiday festivals. 135 E Florida Ave, Hemet.

12 PM - 6 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill - 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $9.95. 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

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pring sports are around the corner and you know what that means: baseball season is here. Let’s take a look at how the teams finished last year, and make some way-to-early-but-interesting predictions on how they may place this season. Last year Tahquitz finished at the top of the league with a 17-8-1 record. They outscored their opponents 147 runs to 74.

They made it into the playoffs but lost in the first round against Santa Margarita 7-1. Tahquitz graduated six seniors at the end of the season including their catcher and four pitchers. This means that coming into this season they will have an entirely new pitching staff as well as a new catcher. It will be interesting to see how Coach Savage was able to fill those spots and rebuild his roster. Last year Dylan Plutner, Ezra Farmer and Jacob Hyde are the only returning pitchers from last year’s CIF roster. This season’s Tahquitz roster is carrying seven seniors, so there is definitely veteran leadership, especially from Travis Booth who comes from the football team.

Citrus Hill also made it into the playoffs last year with a 17-11 record, but there glory was shortlived: they had a first round exit against Moreno Valley. They graduated six seniors of their 25 man roster which means they have plenty of new talent on this season’s team.

Expect them to be very competitive against the other teams in the league.

San Jacinto was in third place in the Mountain Pass League with a

BASEBALL: Hemet’s Slugger Ethan Leonard is ready to get things going this season| Photo by Kyle Headlee 15-11 record. They were outscored by their opponents 125-109 and went on a horrendous five game losing streak to close out the season. They only graduated five seniors. Even being third in the league, they still made it into the playoffs, but lost in the first round against Ramona. The Tigers will be aiming to finish the season in the top three again this year. They have their work cut out for them.

The Bulldogs went 12-13-1 on the season and missed a CIF berth.

They only graduated four seniors, so they have virtually the same exact team coming back, but with the addition of four new players. Best case scenario is that the Bulldogs will experience addition by subtraction this season and the four replacement players will come in and play better than the four they lost.

Otherwise the Bulldogs are looking at a similar finish as last year hovering around .500.

West Valley finished their season last year with a 9-13 record, what is

odd is they outscored their opponents 107 runs to 83. The runs just didn’t come at the right time. They have a new coach this season and some new faces on the team. They only graduated two seniors last season. This season they will dress nine seniors.

Beaumont finished the season 9-17 last season, they graduated six seniors. Don’t expect much to change from the Cougars, unless they have a secret weapon they have been hiding in their farm system (JV/Freshman Teams).

Notable Returning Players According To The Numbers: Last season’s best hitter, Marty Munoz (Citrus Hills) will return. He posted a .447 BA on the year. Jacob Mcmillon and Ethan Leonard from Hemet were both top five in home runs last season at 59 & 58 respectively, and they are ready to lead the Bulldogs offense this year. West Valley returns the two leaders in steals from last season Gabe Castro (12) and Issac Sandoval (11). Issac Sandoval is also last year’s strikeout leader (68) and banked in one no hitter.

Our “Way-to-early-but-intersting” power rankings: 1-Citrus Hill 2-Tahquitz 3-Hemet 4-San Jacinto 5- West Valley 6- Beaumont

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here is a lot to dive into here, so let’s get to it. Winter sports have started for the middle schools in the valley: this includes boys and girls basketball and boys soccer. It’s fun to go out and watch the middle-schoolers play: you get a chance to see what athletes have the potential to play in high school, as well as getting the opportunity to see them grow and develop into elite athletes. One of these athletes that are standing out is Ethan Saenz of Dartmouth.

Saenz is only a 6th grader but is the starting point guard at Dartmouth middle school. He is still young and with that, a little undersized, however, he doesn’t let that affect his game. Saenz is a natural scorer but does a great job at filling out the stat sheet: he gets assists and rebounds on a regular basis and plays “in your face” defense.

Last week Saenz and the rest of his team put the smackdown on Diamond Valley. The final score was 36-6. Keep working hard middle schoolers, you never know when we are watching!

San Jacinto’s Arturo Ojeda Jr. finished his league wrestling season as the Heavyweight champ.

He was undefeated on the year and has been dominating gyms all winter. Ojeda’s wrestling season will continue with CIF and State tournaments on the way. He is positioned to make a deep run in the brackets and could potentially win the whole thing.

Citrus Hill is currently in the

running to finish as the league champs in boys soccer, with an 11-5 record. Hemet High’s girl’s soccer team is expected to finish in first place in the league this year. They have a 16-3-2 record and have scored 79 goals to their opponents 15. They have been awfully dominating this year and could potentially make a deep run in the CIF playoffs. In boys basketball, Citrus Hill has dominated the league. It’s important to note some of the basketball players that stood out this season as exceptional athletes who should be playing at the next level when they graduate: Tahquitz’s Jaden Haywood, Citrus Hill’s Brain Brown Jr., West Valley’s Elijah Edwards, Beaumont’s Riley Sutton, and San Jacinto’s Jorden Hudson. All of these young men played hard all season long and showed the true spirit of “Mamba Mentality.” In girl’s basketball, Hemet and Beaumont are neck and neck, although Hemet has a better overall record. Beaumont’s leading ladies; Jada Long and Jana Roman aren’t ready to call it quits just yet though. The Freshman and Sophomore tandem is going to keep playing until the final whistle in hopes to break into a CIF bracket. If they don’t, expect both of them to be a force to be reckoned with next season. With a full year of training under their belts, they will be a problem for the opposition.

Well, that’s it for the winter sports round up! Spring sports will be starting soon, so until then... stay tuned.

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Preview the Softball Season before it starts KYLE HEADLEE | STAFF WRITER

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he girls in the Mountain Pass League are ready to lace up their cleats, hit the field, and get to work. Softball is back and we couldn’t be more excited. Last season Beaumont finished as the number one team in the Mountain Pass League with an 18-8 record and 10-0 in league play. They graduated six girls out of 18, so they have a healthy mix of returning and new players. They lost in the first round of the playoffs against El Modena.

El Modena scored ten runs and held Beaumont scoreless in the game. The Cougars will be coming back with a chip on their shoulder and ready to play some ball.

The West Valley Mustangs finished in second place last season.

They graduated a host of seniors (9), at the end of the season. This could be troublesome for the Mustangs: they will have a bunch of new girls on the team. Last season they outscored their opponents 217-111, it will be tough to replicate that kind

of production. However, we know ACE pitcher Serena Herbranson will be returning for her senior year. Herbranson was “lights out” last season: her pitches have major heat on them and batters struggle tracking them down. With a whole other year of training under her belt she will be dangerous in the circle this season.

San Jacinto placed third last year and posted an impressive run ratio against their opponents ,219-97.

They couldn’t keep the momentum up in the playoffs, losing in the second round against Wilson.

San Jacinto only graduated three seniors last year, but among those was their best pitcher Alexis “DLC” De La Cruz. Their team is well-built and put together: they should put together another playoff run this season.

Hemet came in fourth place last season. Their record was 8-16, but they only graduated one senior.

They have a lot of returning players this season who are looking to get revenge. Their pitching staff led by

Kassidy Long and Payton Priefer may be the best duo in the league at this point, with all the other schools graduating starting pitchers last season. It will be exciting to see if the duo can lead their team to more wins than last year.

Tahquitz finished fifth place with a 5-13 record and graduated six seniors last year. Hopefully they have some fresh talent coming up to replace those girls, otherwise this could be another hard season for the Lady Titans.

Citrus Hill finished last with a 4-18 record, 0-10 in league. There isn’t much known about their roster due to lack of information available online. It is safe to assume that unless there were major changes in their roster, it will be much of the same for the Hawks.

Notable Returning Players According To The Numbers: Tahquitz’s Shelby Durant who led the league in Batting Average (.556), West Valleys Amarah Farley second in Batting Average

DAWGS: Dawgs want to prove they have the best pitching staff | Photo by Kyle Headlee (.519), along with Beaumont’s Julia Sheppard, who hit ten home runs last year and West Valley’s Serena Herbranson who hit five are all stand-outs.

San Jacinto’s Lea Iribe and Maya Felipe both were top 5 (2&3 respectively) in RBI’s last season (33&31).

Amarah Farley and Cayla Crawford led the league in stolen bases last year (17 &16). Kassidy Long(, Hemet, Julia Shephard, Beaumont, & Serena Herbranson and West Valley were top 5 in strikeouts

(73,61,44 respectively) last season.

Our “Way-to-early” Power Rankings: 1-Beaumont 2-San Jacinto 3- West Valley 4- Hemet 5- Tahquitz 6- Citrus Hills

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as fuerzas armadas de Estados Unidos tienen un nuevo componente en su arsenal nuclear: Un misil de largo alcance con una ojiva nuclear de reducido poder destructivo que se suma a otros armamentos a bordo de los submarinos desplegados por el mundo.

La instalación de misiles de largo alcance en submarinos marca un hito en la política de armas nucleares estadounidense. Es la novedad más importante en décadas relacionada con el arsenal nuclear y representa una ruptura con la política del gobierno previo de Barack Obama, que procuraba reducir la dependencia de las armas nucleares con miras a su eliminación total.

Al confirmarle el despliegue de estos misiles a la Associated Press, un alto funcionario del Pentágono dijo que esas armas ofrecen más garantías de seguridad a Estados Unidos porque hacen que una guerra nuclear sea menos probable. Los detractores de esta política, por su parte, sostienen que es un exceso peligroso que, por el contrario, aumenta el riesgo de una guerra.

El subsecretario de defensa John Rood declaró el lunes a la AP en una entrevista que las ojivas nucleares de baja potencia, conocidas como W76-2, emplazadas en submarinos con misiles balísticos Trident II reducen el riesgo de una guerra nuclear. Agregó que Estados Unidos mantendrá su política de que se usarán armas nucleares solo en “circunstancias extraordinarias” y que la ojiva ayudará a disuadir a Rusia de correr el riesgo de desatar un conflicto nuclear.

“Esta capacidad adicional aumenta el efecto disuasivo y ofrece a Estados Unidos un arma estratégica con bajo poder destructivo y mayores posibilidades de supervivencia”, manifestó Rood.

La disponibilidad de esta arma, indicó, “les demuestra a los potenciales adversarios que no tiene sentido un conflicto nuclear limitado porque Estados Unidos puede responder en forma convincente y decisiva a cualquier amenaza”.

Rood desistió de dar más detalles sobre estos emplazamientos, que salieron a la luz la semana pasada, cuando la Federación de Científicos Estadounidenses informó sobre el tema usando

fuentes anónimas.

La adición de los W76-2 encaja dentro de la política del gobierno de Donald Trump de modernizar la fuerza nuclear.

Quienes se oponen al despliegue de armas de escasa potencia dicen que hacen que el mundo sea menos seguro porque ofrecen una nueva opción para el uso de armas nucleares en un conflicto, que puede luego escalar y desembocar en una guerra nuclear frontal. Afirman asimismo que el arsenal nuclear estadounidense ya tiene armas nucleares de escasa potencia que se lanzan desde aviones.

Rood, no obstante, dijo que los misiles de baja potencia lanzados desde submarinos son importantes porque pueden penetrar mejor las defensas antiaéreas.

El poder destructivo de las armas de baja potencia es información clasificada. Algunos expertos hablan de 5 kilotones (5.000 toneladas), equivalente a un tercio del poder destructivo de la bomba que Estados Unidos dejó caer sobre Hiroshima, matando a decenas de miles de personas en la Segunda Guerra Mundial. A título de comparación, los misiles que viajan en

submarinos estratégicos desde hace años llevan ojivas W76 de 90 kilotones y ojivas W88 de 475 kilotones.

La nueva adición al arsenal nuclear llega en medio de importantes cambios en la relación estratégica de Estados Unidos y Rusia.

Hay muchas dudas de que el gobierno de Trump vaya a aceptar la propuesta de Moscú de prorrogar el tratado de control de armas nucleares START, que expira en febrero del año que viene y que es el único tratado que limita la cantidad de armas nucleares estratégicas de Estados Unidos y Rusia.

Rood destacó que los misiles de escasa potencia no aumentan la cantidad de armas nucleares de Estados Unidos porque cada ojiva nuclear reemplaza otra más potente.

Bruce Blair, ex oficial de la división de armas nucleares de la fuerza aérea y cofundador de Global Zero, una organización internacional que promueve la eliminación de las armas nucleares, dice que le parece importante que se reduzca el poder destructivo de los arsenales nucleares.

“Pero no debemos engañarnos y pensar que estas armas de menor potencia son más usables en un conflicto”, advirtió. “Cualquier uso de armas desde el mar avivará las llamas de un conflicto y puede derivar en una guerra nuclear total”.

Blair sostuvo asimismo que el desarrollo de nuevas armas nucleares no tiene mucho sentido dado que los rusos han estado enfocándose en armamentos no nucleares, incluidas armas cibernéticas para atacar la infraestructura civil de Occidente.

“En lugar de disponer de pequeñas cantidades de armas nucleares tácticas para amedrentar a Estados Unidos y a la OTAN para que busquen la paz, los rusos se proponen ahora paralizar los servicios financieros, energéticos, de comunicaciones y de transporte, para que los pueblos de la OTAN exijan un cese a las hostilidades”, declaró Blair.

El senador demócrata Jack Reed dijo en diciembre que “esta arma no aporta nada a nuestra seguridad nacional y solo aumenta el riesgo de un error de juicio con consecuencias nefastas”.

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UE rechaza plan de paz de Trump para Medio Oriente

Pese a mejoras, economía no iguala promesas de Trump

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a Unión Europea rechazó el martes la propuesta de paz para Medio Oriente del presidente Donald Trump y expresó su preocupación ante el plan de Israel de anexar más tierras palestinas.

El plan de Trump, difundido la semana pasada, prevé la creación eventual de un estado palestino, pero dista de satisfacer los reclamos palestinos y deja buena parte de la Cisjordania ocupada en manos

israelíes.

El jefe de Exteriores de la UE, Josep Borrell, enfatizó en un comunicado la posición del bloque a favor de la solución de los dos estados con las fronteras de 1967 y la posibilidad de intercambios de tierras por acuerdo mutuo.

Los estados serían Israel y “un estado de Palestina independiente, democrático, contiguo, soberano y viable”.

La iniciativa estadounidense “se aparta de estos parámetros acor-

dados internacionalmente”, dijo Borrell.

“Para construir una paz justa y duradera, los problemas finales pendientes de estatus deben ser resueltos mediante negociaciones directas entre las dos partes”, dijo Borrell. “Esto incluye sobre todo problemas de fronteras, el estatus de Jerusalén, la seguridad y la cuestión de los refugiados”.

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a economía seguramente será uno de los temas prioritarios en el discurso del Estado de la Unión que ofrecerá el presidente Donald Trump el martes, y si bien es cierto que la situación económica parece sólida, no ha estado a la altura de las promesas esgrimidas por el mandatario.

Nueve meses antes de las elecciones, la economía está creci-

endo, pero a un ritmo más bien modesto. El desempleo está en su punto mínimo en medio siglo y el gasto consumidor, motor de la economía estadounidense, sigue robusto. El salario promedio está aumentando a un ritmo mayor a cuando Trump asumió la presidencia tres años atrás, y el porcentaje más amplio está yendo a los trabajadores de nivel bajo. Algunos expertos estiman

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PROMESAS de la pág. E1 que esta tendencia, iniciada en el 2015 antes del ascenso de Trump, es en parte debido a que el salario mínimo a nivel estatal ha subido.

Sin embargo, los expertos advierten que la expansión económica estadounidense, ahora en su 11vo año, enfrenta una gran cantidad de amenazas.

La más urgente es el brote de un nuevo virus en China que ha paralizado los negocios con el gigante asiático, la segunda mayor economía del mundo. Starbucks y Apple han cerrado sus locales en China, varias aerolíneas han cancelado sus vuelos hacia allá y compañías como General Motors han suspendido su producción en ese país.

Esas circunstancias podrían privarle a la economía de medio punto porcentual en su crecimiento para el primer período del año, estiman economistas de Goldman Sachs, aunque calculan que ello podría ser contrarrestado por un repunte en el segundo período. La decisión de Boeing de suspender la producción del 737 MAX también podría inhibir los índices económicos los primeros seis meses del año, dicen economistas.

El sector manufacturero estadounidenses está en aprietos, como consecuencia de las guerras comerciales iniciadas por

PLAN DE PAZ de la pág. E1 plácito del primer ministro israelí Benjamin Netanyahu, pero el presidente palestino Mahmoud Abbas ha dicho que es una “tontería”. Los estados árabes del Golfo Pérsico rechazaron el plan de la Casa Blanca por “tendencioso”. Funcionarios israelíes asistieron a su presentación, no así los palestinos. Netanyahu ha dicho que quiere seguir adelante con sus planes para anexar territorios de Cisjordania.

“Nos preocupan especialmente las declaraciones sobre las perspectivas de anexión del Valle del Jordán y otras partes de Cisjordania”, dijo Borrell.

Insinuó que la UE podría tomar medidas legales, ya que “no se puede permitir que se aplique sin

Trump. El alto nivel de deuda corporativa ha creado desasosiego y algunos analistas temen que las ínfimas tasas de interés aprobadas por la Reserva Federal han incentivado burbujas artificiales en los mercados bursátiles y otros sectores.

Aparte de ello, varios de los aspirantes a la candidatura presidencial demócrata, como Bernie Sanders y Elizabeth Warren, han hecho campaña denunciando que la economía estadounidense está plagada de desigualdad ya que gran parte de la población apenas puede costearse la educación universitaria, la atención médica, o la compra de una vivienda.

Es muy poco probable que Trump en su discurso reconozca esas realidades. Lo más seguro es que insista en que gracias a él la economía está prosperando, el desempleo está bajando, el mercado bursátil está en alza y que lo mejor está por venir.

“Me enorgullece declarar que Estados Unidos está en medio de un auge económico jamás visto en la historia”, afirmó el mandatario el mes pasado en Davos, Suiza.

Sin embargo, lo que Trump califica como un auge inédito es en realidad no muy distinto a la sólida economía que heredó de Barack Obama. El crecimiento económico fue de 2,3% en el 2019, igual que la cifra de cuando terminó la recesión hace una década. discusión cualquier paso hacia la anexión”.

Los palestinos reclaman la totalidad de Cisjordania y Jerusalén oriental _las zonas tomadas por Israel en la guerra de 1967_ para su estado independiente y la expulsión de más de 700.000 colonos israelíes de las zonas.

Pero el plan toma partido por la visión nacionalista intransigente de Netanyahu y descarta muchos de los reclamos centrales de los palestinos.

Los ministros de exteriores de la UE han discutido en los últimos meses si el bloque debe modificar su política hacia el Medio Oriente, dada la preocupación creciente de que la consolidación de los asentamientos y medidas diplomáticas de Washington como el reconocimiento de Jerusalén como la capital de Israel socavan la posibilidad de una solución de dos estados.

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os hospitales de Hong Kong redujeron servicios el martes en el segundo día de huelga de personal sanitario para reclamar que se cierre por completo la frontera con la China continental, para contener un virus que causó su primera muerte en el territorio semiautónomo.

Todos los accesos fronterizos de Hong Kong salvo dos se cerraron a medianoche después de que más de 2.000 trabajadores sanitarios iniciaran los paros el lunes. Pero el martes, las autoridades sanitarias informaron de dos pacientes adicionales sin viajes conocidos al epicentro del virus, lo que elevaba a cuatro el número de contagios locales.

Ese aumento “indica un riesgo significativo de contagio en la comunidad” y podría presagiar un brote “a gran escala”, indicó Chuang Shuk-kwan, director de la rama de enfermedades contagiosas en el Centro de Protección Sanitaria.

Según la Alianza de Empleados de la Autoridad Hospitalaria en Hong Kong, organizadora de la huelga, más de 7.000 sanitarios se sumaron a los paros el martes para exigir el cierre de una frontera que seguían cruzando decenas de miles de personas al día.

La Autoridad de Hospitales de Hong Kong anunció una reducción de servicios porque “un gran número de los empleados están ausentes de su puesto” y “los servicios de emergencias en hospitales públicos se han visto afectados”.

Hong Kong se vio muy afectado por el síndrome respiratorio agudo grave (SARS, por sus siglas en inglés) de 2002-2003, provocado por un virus de la misma familia que el brote actual. La confianza en las autoridades chinas está por los suelos tras meses de protestas contra el gobierno en el centro financiero asiático. La asediada jefa de gobierno, Carrie Lam, criticó la huelga y dijo que el gobierno hacía todo lo que podía para limitar el flujo de personas que cruzan la frontera.

“Se han visto afectados servicios importantes, operaciones críticas” como tratamientos contra el cáncer y la atención a recién nacidos, indicó Lam a la prensa. “De modo que pido a los que participan en esta acción que pongan los in-

CORONAVIRUS: Hong Kong anunció una reducción de servicios

porque “un gran número de los empleados están ausentes de su puesto” | Foto freepik tereses de los pacientes y de todo el sistema público de salud sobre todo lo demás”.

También el martes, el líder del cercano enclave de Macao pidió a los responsables de los casinos de la ciudad que suspendieran sus operaciones para impedir más contagios, después de que un trabajador de uno de los hoteles diera positivo en el grupo. Macao ha registrado 10 casos en total.

Las últimas cifras del brote en la China continental eran de 425 muertos y 20.438 infecciones confirmadas, desde las 361 muertes y 17.205 casos del día anterior. Fuera de la China continental se han confirmado al menos 180 casos y dos muertes, una en Hong Kong y otra en Filipinas.

El fallecido en Hong Kong era un hombre de 39 años que viajó a la ciudad china de Wuhan, el epicentro del brote. Las autoridades sanitarias hongkonesas dijeron que el paciente tenía problemas de salud previos, sin dar más detalles.

La mayoría de los casos de la enfermedad han sido moderados. La mayor parte de los muertos eran personas mayores con otros problemas de salud, como diabetes o enfermedad cardiaca.

China ha tenido problemas para mantener los suministros de máscaras para frenar los contagios, así como trajes protectores y otros objetos clave. Las autoridades han impuesto controles de temperatura en viviendas, oficinas, comercios y restaurantes, exigen llevar mascarillas en público y tratan de mantener a más de 50 millones de personas en sus casas en Wuhan y las ciudades vecinas.

Para ayudar a cubrir la deman-

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da, la oficina de la Unión Europea en Beijing señaló que sus estados miembros habían enviado 12 toneladas de equipo de protección a China, y habría más envíos.

El presidente de China, Xi Jinping, presidió el lunes la segunda reunión especial del máximo organismo del Partido Comunista desde el inicio de la crisis.

“Hemos lanzado una guerra popular de prevención de la epidemia”, dijo Xi, que amenazó con castigar a quienes sean negligentes en sus deberes, según la televisora CCTV. Otros países continuaban con las evacuaciones y restringían la entrada de ciudadanos chinos o personas que hubieran viajado recientemente al país.

En Wuhan se estaba trasladando a los pacientes a un nuevo hospital de 1.000 camas con el que las autoridades esperaban mejorar el aislamiento para combatir la expansión del virus. El edificio se construyó en apenas 10 días con unidades prefabricadas equipadas con equipo médico y sistemas de ventilación de vanguardia. También se espera abrir en los próximos días otro hospital de 1.500 plazas construido especialmente para pacientes del nuevo virus.

Las autoridades de la ciudad también trabajaban para convertir en hospitales un centro deportivo, una sala de convenciones y un centro cultural, con un total de 3.400 camas para atender a pacientes con síntomas leves del virus. Imágenes de televisión de esas instalaciones mostraban camas colocadas en apretadas filas en grandes salas sin divisiones ni barreras que aislaran a los pacientes.

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