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Gladys "Sue" Savage Candidate for Hemet City Treasurer RUSTY STRAIT | SENIOR WRITER

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SUE SAVAGE: Currently running for Hemet's City Treasurer. | Photo by Rusty Strait. in checking.

the treasurer since 1996.

NOTE: I probed about and found that it was the Bank of Hemet.

Q. Who is the current treasurer?

A. Judy Altman. She came in to be when Lori Van Arsdale was on the council. They started city counseling Hemet together and Lori Van Arsdale has still got her finger in the pie, but Judy ran unopposed. She ran six times unopposed. So this time I came at her, those guys got to work. They hadn't done anything about their policy in four years. After I got after them, they had it done in eight days. I pushed the Bank of Hemet thing and the city got $15,000 dollars more with that same money, so now the money is safe in more than one other bank. Here's what I think. Hemet is not rich. Hemet is not Hollywood, nor is it a sleepy little town overloaded with seniors. The average age used to be 65 in Hemet. Now it is about 38.

Young people with young families moved here because housing and living conditions were less expensive.

A. I went down and met with the CEO and president of that bank and I said, "I want that money out." he said to me, "Fine.

Okay."

I asked, "If it is okay, what's the roadblock here? I've been to city council meeting after meeting and they say you won't let them take it out and now you tell me it's okay. What's the problem here?" I then went back to the city council and confronted them and said, "I've always thought that you guys were the most powerful people in town. You're not…the most powerful people in town are its citizens. So here's what I'm going to do. I'm going to let people know about the bank and about the money so that the citizens of Hemet can begin to choose whether to continue banking at a bank that I feel isn't properly taking care of the citizens' tax-payer money."

A. So you ask me why I am running for city treasurer. The treasurer that we have now has been

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Hemet City Council Approves Resolutions to Bring Skate Park to City CITY OF HEMET CONTACT | CONTRIBUTED

t its September 8, 2020 meeting, the Hemet City Council approved two resolutions to bring a skate park to the community. In 2018, at the public’s request, the City Council approved a feasibility study to work directly with community members to understand their vision for the skate park. The City Council then approved an allocation of $68,500 to complete the community outreach process, finalize the skate plaza design scheme, and develop detailed construction drawings. The Council also approved the City’s application for grant funding to fund the entire project.

“We are grateful for the community’s collaborative involvement to bring the skate park to Hemet. The Ad Hoc Committee and staff have been diligent in keeping the momentum, and we are eager to see this project move forward as it will provide exciting new recreational opportunities for our community,” said Mayor Russ Brown.

The initial design (concept renderings included as attachments) contemplates a skate plaza at Gibbel Park where local residents can enjoy skating with their peers in a safe environment.

The park may include skate amenities such as a snake run, bowl, quarter pipes, and cover between 12,000 and 15,000 square feet at

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PROJECT: The initial design (concept renderings included as attachments) contemplates a skate plaza at Gibbel Park where local residents can enjoy skating with their peers in a safe environment. | Courtesy Photos from The City of Hemet.

Q. We're definitely younger.

A. About 20 to 22 percent are under the age of 18. People in

We are grateful for the community’s collaborative involvement to bring the skate park to Hemet. The Ad Hoc Committee and staff have been diligent in keeping the momentum, and we are eager to see this project move forward as it will provide exciting new recreational opportunities for our community”

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MAYOR, CITY OF HEMET

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he Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) Art Gallery will host an online artist’s talk with John Seed, author and MSJC professor emeritus of art and art history, from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24. The public event is supported by the MSJC Foundation.

Those looking to attend Thursday’s Artist’s Talk with Seed can

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Q. I did not know that.

A. No one is watching the cash box. They finally formed an investment oversight committee. I was looking at $495,000 dollars.

To me, that's a lot…I said, "This money is not earning anything for the city. Everything else is earning 3% and this $495,000 is only earning 1/4%. Why is that?"

I'm just pushing and pushing for them to move it somewhere in two accounts because according to FDIC rules, you can have $250,000 dollars and it is automatically insured by the FDIC. Beyond that, you are gambling with a possible loss in the event of some unforeseen catastrophe.

I later learned at another meeting that the city had $100,000 dollars

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recently interviewed Sue Savage on the patio at her lovely east Hemet home.

It was a balmy morning.

Birds were chirping in the birdbath and as a slight breeze swept across the yard, she, her husband and I enjoyed our morning cups of java. She has a shy manner unless something comes up that irritates her. Then, it is Katie bar the door, as you will note.

Q. What makes you qualified and why are you running?

A. Why am I running? Because I was asked to. Someone very involved in Hemet's affairs came up to me and said, "Will you run for city treasurer? In a moment of weakness, I said, "sure, why not?"

Why she asked me is because for two and a half years, I was once or twice a month show up at city council meetings and advised them that, "You guys have got to get your investment policies to comply with the law," and I've made them do that. I advised that they needed to get an investment oversight committee going. The city now has $90 million dollars and I'll bet you didn't know that.

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Seed, who believes we are “the most distracted society in the history of the world,” has selected artists he sees as visionaries in this developing movement. The artists’ impulses toward disruption are as individual as the artists themselves, but all share the need to include perception and emotion in their artistic process.

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On Sept. 26, 1960

The Judiciary Act of 1789 is passed by Congress and signed by President George Washington, establishing the Supreme Court of the United States as a tribunal made up of six justices who were to serve until death or retirement. The number of justices was changed in 1869 to nine.

For the first time in U.S. history, a debate between presidential candidates is shown on television. The presidential hopefuls, John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon, met in a Chicago studio.

On Sept. 25, 1894

Hollywood socialite Zsa Zsa Gabor, on trial for slapping a police officer during a traffic stop, storms out of the courtroom. Gabor had been pulled over for expired tags, expired license, open alcohol container then attempting to leave the scene. She slapped the officer.

President Grover Cleveland issues a presidential proclamation pardoning Mormons who had previously engaged in unlawful polygamous marriages. His proclamation ensured that their property and civil rights were restored.

On Sept. 27, 1989

On Sept. 28, 1941

The Boston Red Sox's Ted Williams plays a dou-

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ble-header against the Philadelphia Athletics and gets six hits in eight trips to the plate, boosting his batting average to .406.

On Sept. 29, 1988

Stacy Allison of Portland, Oregon, becomes the first American woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the highest point on earth. Allison climbed the Himalayan peak using the southeast ridge route.

On Sept. 30, 1962

In Oxford, Mississippi, James Meredith, an African American, is escorted onto the University of Mississippi campus by U.S. Marshals, setting off a riot that left two men dead. The racial violence was quelled by more than 3,000 federal soldiers.

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HEMET

ARE Animal Rescue, Hemet, CA, Teams Up with 4th SoCal PetSmart, 1 Petco to Increase Adoptions Through In-Store Catteries

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Riverside County's jobless rate drops for third consecutive ARE Announces YTD Statistics: 1893 Cats and Dogs month Rescued, 1460 Animals Adopted, 272 Foster Homes

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BENEFITS: Extra $300 in unemployment benefits coming to Californians

he unemployment rate in Riverside County dropped for the third consecutive month amid gains in most economic sectors, but is still way above year-ago levels, state officials said today.

The jobless rate in August, based on preliminary estimates, was 11.2%, compared to 13.7% in July, according to the California Employment Development Department.

The August rate was nearly 11 percentage points higher than the year-ago level, when countywide unemployment stood at 4.6%.

Although the inland region as a whole is in a tepid recovery following the record-setting unemployment claims that ensued from the public health lockdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic, many areas of Riverside County remain economically depressed.

Desert Hot Springs had the highest unemployment rate countywide at 18.3%, followed by the unincorporated community of East Hemet at 16.8%, Highgrove at 16.6%, with Coachella and Lakeland Village paired at 16.5%.

CALIFORNIA: Jobless rate falls below Great Recession high for first time

The combined unemployment rate for Riverside and San Bernardino counties in August was 11%, down from 13.4% in July.

Bi-county data indicated payrolls expanded by the widest margin last month in the trade, transportation and utilities sector, mostly the warehousing industry, which added about 7,000 positions.

The public sector followed with 6,600 jobs, primarily K-12 education, as teachers, administrators and support personnel at schools returned from summer hiatus, though the vast majority are operating distance learning classes.

Additional gains were recorded in construction, financial services, professional business services, health services and the leisure and hospitality industry, which altogether expanded by 3,700 positions.

The information technology and mining sectors were unchanged.

Payrolls contracted in miscellaneous unclassified industries, the agricultural and manufacturing sectors, which lost a total 5,700 jobs, according to the EDD. The state's jobless rate in August was 11.6%.

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RE Animal Rescue, Hemet, CA, announced that the all-volunteer nonprofit organization has teamed up with the PetSmart stores in Glendora and Corona, CA, to showcase in the stores’ catteries kittens and adult cats that ARE has available for adoption. These agreements bring to five the number of in-store catteries ARE occupies in Southern California. The others are in PetSmart on College Blvd. in Oceanside and PetSmart and Petco in Hemet.

ARE Animal Rescue’s headquarters and main adoption center are in a 5,300-square-foot storefront at 101 East Florida Ave. in Hemet.

As of September 14, ARE had 1127 cats and dogs in its care and so far in 2020 had rescued 1893 animals and found homes for 1460.

Since its founding, ARE has rescued 3961 animals and found homes for 2834.

ARE has grown exponentially in the two years since its founding in June 2108.

In addition to the five catteries and adoption center, ARE has 272 foster homes spread across four counties: Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange and San Diego. Foster volunteers care for the animals – from pregnant moms and bottle babies to

ADOPTION: ARE Animal Rescue save homeless animals from the euthanasia list at local shelters and ensure they receive necessary medical care, place them with fosters and ultimately help them find their forever homes. | Photo courtesy of ARE Animal Rescue a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. the sick, injured and those needing socialization – until they’re old enough, healthy and ready for adoption.

In April 2020, ARE stepped up its intakes to help the local communities when Riverside County Dept. of Animal Services closed to the public its animal shelter in San Jacinto.

In announcing the latest store relationships, ARE’s founder/executive director Amber Schlieder noted that with the increased number of rescues resulting in part from the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s a greater burden on the organization for funding and volunteer support. ARE has operated solely on donations, adop-

tion fees, and minimal sales of pet supplies at the adoption center. Schlieder said ARE is actively applying for grants with the hope of obtaining additional funds.

Animals available for adoption can be seen at the catteries during store hours, on ARE’s website (www.arerescue.org), and

on the “ARE Animal Rescue” Facebook page. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the adoption center is open to the public by appointment only until further notice.

Interested adopters may apply at the store catteries or can save time by completing an application on ARE’s website. If approved, adopters will then receive further instructions and can set up appointments.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit rescue organization serving Southern California, ARE Animal Rescue’s goal is to attain a no-kill community by reducing euthanasia in high-kill shelters. ARE Animal Rescue is dedicated to rescuing at-risk cats/ kittens and dogs/puppies from high-kill shelters and from situations of immediate danger in order to give them a chance at life.

For more information on ARE Animal Rescue, visit www.arerescue.org, call 951-708-1280, email to info@arerescue.org, or follow ARE on Facebook and Instagram.

ARE ANIMAL RESCUE’S ADOPTION LOCATIONS PetSmart, 1301 East Gladstone St., Glendora PetSmart, 573 North McKinley St., Corona PetSmart, 471-2 College Blvd., Oceanside PetSmart, 2771 West Florida Ave., Hemet Petco, 2545 West Florida Ave., Hemet ARE Pet Adoption Center, 101 East Florida Ave., Hemet (currently by appointment only).

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Thursday | September 24 - 30, 2020

CRIME BRIEFS EASTVALE

Fatal Traffic Collision On September 21, 2020, at 9:48 PM, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Eastvale Station, responded to a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic collision on Limonite Avenue near Hamner Avenue. Caller reported a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian was transported to a local area hospital and later succumbed to her injuries.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Eastvale Station Traffic Reconstruction Team responded and assumed the investigation.

Westbound Limonite Avenue near Hamner Avenue was closed for the duration of the investigation.

The identity of the deceased subject is pending confirmation and notification to next of kin by the Riverside County Coroner’s Office. The identity of the driver of the vehicle involved will not be released at this time. Alcohol and/or drugs do not appear to be a factor.

Anyone with any information about this incident is encouraged to called Deputy Van Gorder at the Jurupa Valley Station at 951-955-2600 or the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department at 951-776-1099.

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Narcotic Sales

On September 22, 2020, deputies responded to the 8600 block of Bedford Motor Way, and located a stolen vehicle parked in front of the residence. The homeowner, Richard Scott Roberts (age 57), was contacted at the residence. While speaking with Roberts deputies could see in plain view a large amount of methamphetamine on a table. A search warrant was authored. During the service of the search warrant deputies located approximately 400 grams of methamphetamine, 3 grams of heroin, one stolen firearm, one stolen vehicle, $2,500 in U.S. currency and other indicia of narcotic sales.

Richard Scott Roberts was taken into custody and booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center for sales of narcotics and possession of stolen property.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with additional information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact Deputy Yu at the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station (951) 245-3300.

As a reminder, "Community Policing" involves partnerships between law enforcement and community members. Business owners and residents are encouraged to report criminal activity directly to law enforcement by calling Sheriff’s Dispatch at (951) 776-1099, or by calling 911 if the matter is an emergency.

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RANCHO MIRAGE

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Saturation Patrol Additional officers from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department will be out on patrol September 25, 2020 from 6:00 pm to 2:00 am looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. Always follow directions for use and read warning labels about driving or �operating heavy machinery,� which includes driving a car. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.

If you plan on drinking or taking medications that may impact your ability to drive safely, plan on staying at home. Driving sober is your safest bet. Drivers caught driving impaired and charged with DUI will pay a stiff price: an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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MORENO VALLEY

ROBBERY ARREST

INCIDENT DATE: 09/18/20

On September 18, 2020, at 5:05 PM, Moreno Valley Station deputies were dispatched to the 13000 block of Courage St. in the city of Moreno Valley regarding a robbery. The victim stated a male adult put a handgun to his head and forcefully removed property from his person and vehicle.

After the victim complied with the suspect, the suspect fired two shots at the victim and his vehicle and fled the area in a light green BMW. Deputies canvassed the area but did not locate the suspect or suspect vehicle.

Members of the More-

no Valley Station Robbery Burglary Suppression Team (RBST) immediately began working the case and collecting items of evidentiary value.

Through the assistance of the public and the Moreno Valley Citywide Camera System, the suspect was identified as Roberto Zamora (20) from the city of Moreno Valley. On September 22, 2020, RBST members located Zamora and arrested him without incident.

The weapon used during the commission of the crime, as well as, items belonging to the victim were located in Zamora’s possession. Zamora was

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micide Unit responded and assumed the investigation.

During the investigation, it was determined the decedent died as a result of the shooting. 23-year-old Nicholas Rivera of Good Hope was arrested and booked into custody. The name of the decedent is being withheld pending notification of the family.

This is an active investigation, and no additional details are currently available.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department encourages

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later booked at the Robert Presley Detention Center.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Moreno Valley Station Investigator Joshua Patterson at 951-486-6700.

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HOMICIDE

INCIDENT DATE: 09/21/20

On Monday, September 21, 2020, at 12:52 AM, deputies from the Perris Station responded to a residence in the 21900 block of Post Road in the unincorporated area of Good Hope for a report of a shooting. Deputies arrived within minutes and located an unconscious male adult, suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.

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anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Central Homicide Investigator Gonzales at (951) 955-2777.

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ARMED ROBBERY ARREST INCIDENT DATE: 08/16/20

City of Norco, CaliforniaOn Wednesday, September 16, 2020, around 1:03 AM , deputies responded to the gas station and convenience store located in the 3100 block of Hamner Ave, Norco, in reference to an armed robbery.

Employees reported that a male suspect entered the business, displayed a firearm, and demanded money from the cash register. Once the suspect received the money, he fled the location on foot. Deputies canvased the area and were unable to locate the suspect.

The suspect left with an undisclosed amount of currency.

Deputies from the Norco Special Enforcement Team were assigned the investigation. After canvasing local businesses and retrieving video surveillance footage, deputies were able to identify a

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suspect and vehicle associated with the robbery.

On Friday, September 18, 2020 at 5:42 PM, officers from the Barstow Police Department received an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) hit of the vehicle used in the robbery.

Barstow Police responded to the area and located the vehicle occupied. After attempting to conduct an enforcement stop of the vehicle a pursuit ensued.

The vehicle lost control and crashed into a curb disabling it.

The driver fled from the vehicle on foot and was immediately taken into custody.

Deputies from the Norco Special Enforcement Team responded to Barstow. After a search warrant was obtained for the suspect’s vehicle, deputies located a loaded 9mm Tec-9 pistol, specific clothing items, and a backpack used by the suspect in the robbery. The suspect was taken into custody by Barstow Police and positively identified as the suspect in the robbery, Dominique Isiah Harris, a 32-year old resident of Barstow.

Deputies took Harris into custody and transported him

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to the Robert Presley Detention Center and booked for Robbery, Possession of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Possession of an Assault Weapon, and Possession of Ammunition by a Felon. Harris is being held on $50,000 bail.

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is encouraged to call Deputy Martinez or Deputy Kehrier at the Norco Station, 951-270-5673. Persons who wish to report criminal activity and wish to remain anonymous can call crime stoppers at 800-78-CRIME (800-7827463) or 800-47-DRUGS (800473-7847). You can also leave anonymous information on our Online Tip Form or wetip.com.

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BIBLE TRIVIA 1. Is the book of Ephesians in the Old or New Testament or neither?

2. In Matthew 4, Jesus says, "Man shall not live on bread alone," but by what else? Joyful noise, Praise, God's word, Kind deeds 3. What was the aristocratic party of the Jews at the time of Jesus? Pharisees, Reubenites, Israelites, Sadducees 4. In Acts 9, what fell from Saul's eyes when he regained his sight? Ants, Scales, Blood, Salt 5. From 1 Kings 6, who built the first temple in Jerusalem? Samuel, Joshua, Solomon, Aaron 6. What's a sepulcher? Coin, Robe, Tomb, Sermon

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f you’re anything like me, I always thought prayer was pretty boring - and I wasn’t the only one! I once heard of a man who tried praying early in the mornings but kept falling asleep, so he filled his bathtub with water and sat in it, hoping not to nod off and drown. He was alive to tell the story so I guess you could say he was successful.

For several years our church met from 6 to 7 am each weekday morning for prayer. We often brought in the daily newspaper, ripping out pertinent articles, and passed them around for people to pray over. It was a great way to target our prayers, covering both local and national issues.

But why would people sit in bathtubs or get up at early in the morning to pray? Why not just be content to sing that old Doris Day song, “Que sera, sera” (whatever will be, will be)

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SUSAN BECKETT | Courtesy Photo My people who are called

by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

I’d like to close with a truly insightful quote by A.C. Dixon: “When we rely upon organization, we get what organization can do; when we rely upon education, we get what education can do; when we rely upon eloquence, we get what eloquence can do. And so on. But when we rely upon prayer, we get what God can do!”

Bob and Susan Beckett pastor The Dwelling Place City Church at 27100 Girard Street in Hemet, CA. For more information, you can visit them at DPCityChurch.com.

LOS ANGELES

Man with mental illness dies in LA deputy confrontation A man with a history of mental illness died after Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies entered his room as he slept, and then beat and shocked him and compressed his neck, according to an autopsy and his family.

Eric Briceno, 39, died in March and his parents have filed a wrongful death claim, a precursor to a lawsuit, and are calling for the deputies involved to face criminal charges, the Los Angeles Times reported Tuesday.

“We called them to come and help us, to get some help,” his mother, Blanca Briceno, told the paper. “And instead, they came and killed him, brutally killed him.”

The Sheriff’s Department declined to comment to the Times because of the ongoing investigation.

According to the family’s claim, Briceno began showing symptoms of mental illness in high school and was diagnosed with mild schizophrenia. He had spent time in jail for using drugs but was on probation and receiving treatment through the county Department of Mental Health when he got into an altercation with his father on March 16.

Briceno left the family’s Maywood home as his parents called 911. Arriving deputies told them to call back when Briceno returned.

Briceno was sleeping in his room when deputies were called back to the home.

Investigators told coroner’s officials that Briceno, who was 6 feet (1.8 meters) tall and weighed nearly 300 pounds (136 kilograms), attacked the deputies and resisted arrest, according to the autopsy report cited by the Times.

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churches, for many reasons, are closed or grievously diminished in numbers! Our precious United States are no longer being attacked by planes but we are without question being attacked and it’s time for action!

A “National and Global Day of Prayer and Repentance” called The Return is scheduled for Saturday, September 26th on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., and throughout the nation and world. This event is for the purpose of calling for a return to God; to come before His presence in humility, in prayer and in repentance.

In order to facilitate and encourage participation in this significant event, The Dwelling Place City Church will be hosting an organized time of prayer on Saturday, September 26th from 5 to 6 pm in their main sanctuary.

Anyone desiring to participate is welcome and urged to attend.

We firmly believe the scripture from 2 Chronicles 7:14 which tells us: “If

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and simply coast through life? So glad you asked!

Pastor David Jeremiah sums up the purpose and benefits of prayer perfectly: “Prayer is the way you defeat the devil, reach the lost, restore a backslider, strengthen the saints, send missionaries out, cure the sick, accomplish the impossible, and know the will of God.” That pretty much covers everything!

But I personally believe that prayer alone is not enough! Now don’t swallow and choke on your lunch with that, but God partners with people. I always tell people to pray with their shoes on. In other words, pray and then be prepared to act. As Saint Augustine put it: “Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you!”

I find it interesting that nineteen years ago, following the 9-11 attacks on the Twin Towers in New York, our churches were packed for several weeks following that horrific event. But now

the park.

The next stages of the development will include additional conversations with the Hemet community to settle on a final vision for the plaza, as well as finalizing the application to

the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program for a $1.95 million grant to construct the skate plaza.

Should the City be granted the funding, it will partner with the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation to receive 100% reimbursement of

His mother said the deputies startled Briceno but he didn’t attack them.

“They went, ‘Eric, Eric!’ So he got scared,” she said. “He wasn’t doing anything; he wasn’t aggressive, nothing.”

She said the deputies attacked Briceno without provocation, beating him, using a baton, pepper spray and a Taser, and kneeling on his back.

Briceno cried out that he couldn’t breathe, the claim said.

His mother said she pleaded for deputies to stop and when she took out her phone to record the scene, a deputy took it away and she was pushed out of the room.

Briceno died at a hospital.

The autopsy report said Briseno was shocked with a Taser seven or eight times. It concluded he died of cardiopulmonary arrest resulting from neck compression and restraint with a Taser, the Times said.

Methamphetamine found in his system was a contributor but not the immediate cause of his death, the report said.

“He didn’t die a natural death,” said Briceno’s father, Juan. “He died because of police brutality.”

The Sheriff’s Department has 33 Mental Evaluation Teams, which include licensed mental health experts trained to deescalate situations involving those in mental health crisis. But it doesn’t appear any team members responded in Briceno’s case, said Samuel Paz, an attorney for the family.

Contributed News all costs expended, with all phases of the skate park project completed by March 2025.

“The City of Hemet is excited about the opportunity to bring a skate park to the community and we are working hard to see that this comes to fruition,” said City Manager, Chris

Lopez. “With the approval of Council, our teams are moving quickly to complete our application as well as bringing a complete design to the community.”

The grant application will be submitted by December 2020 and the City will receive notification by summer 2021.

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Mountain Shadows RV Resort Dominates Public Comments ANN SMITH | CONTRIBUTED

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ll four council members (Krupa, Brown, Perciful and Meyers) were present at Tuesday’s 09/22/2020 meeting to discuss items that will assuredly be of interest to anyone living within city limits. There were a number of items on the agenda, some very positive.

Among the public non-agenda items that were made, more than a dozen residents and lot owners of Mountain Shadows RV Resort came to the podium to express their distress about the way they believed the city of Hemet is targeting the community for non-existent electrical problems.

Michelle Simms, a principle of Mountain Shadows RV Resort stated, “Mountain Shadows is a planned community of 125 lots made up of motorhomes, trailers and park models. The park is clean, neat, well designed, and attractive.” She went on to say, “There are many senior and long-term lot owners residing in the community.” A disgruntled resident has made hundreds of complaints to the city, citing electrical violations within Mountain Shadows. The complainant has caused untold time, expense and stress to the residents, mostly in their eighties and nineties.

The city has issued citations without actually going out to inspect the violations reported by the unhappy tenant.

Ms. Simms expressed the feeling that the resort is being unfairly targeted by the city. “Residents are being cited without any specific legal cause being noted. Not only are residents being negatively affected by these actions, but the resort itself is being impacted by rumors that there are major electrical problems within the resort.” Ms. Simms is adamant in stating there are no such electrical issues.

The city is demanding that residents do things that were done years ago when there have been no complaints, no life safety issues, no problems.

According to lot owner Dan Gravitz, this unhappy person filed many complaints under fictitious names.

When lot owner Jan Goldman went to the City of Hemet to get a copy of the permit for her lot, she was told by an employee responding to her request; it wasn’t necessary for her to see the permit because the lot had been inspected and she is in violation. Being proactive and vigilant, Ms. Goldman returned to the city

MOUNTAIN SHADOWS RV PARK | Courtesy Photo. and employee Brett Long verified the permits. Mr. Long verified that all permits had been issued and proved the complainant was in error.

Lot owner Leslie Sharpe described how her father had purchased two lots in 1986 when the park was built and he had all the permits, yet she was being cited.

Legal action should be taken against the complainant.

The city is busy enough trying to deal with real problems.

Additional public comments were brought before the City Council. An electronic communication was read on behalf of Pat Gregory regarding Measure U. Podium speaker Maryanne Derouin concurred with Ms. Gregory’s statement regarding the monitoring of Measure U funds.

Measure U Committee Chair Eric Gosch spoke on behalf of the Oversight Committee. The Committee submitted a 09/14/2020 letter regarding fiscal year 2018/19, to the city with regard to the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFT) Review. Gosch stated the Committee would be happy to have an audit completed, although Measure U funds are prohibited from being used for such a use. The city will have to make a decision about how to pay for an audit.

A quick review of Measure U - If you are an avid social media participant, you will have seen many discussions (or arguments, depending on who you’re talking to)

regarding the outcomes of Measure U. An oversight committee was developed, which included members of the community. There have been considerable differences of opinion on the financial state of affairs regarding the finances of Measure U and the way in which the funds have been applied.

Because the fund was developed through a Measure as opposed to a Proposition, it sailed through easily. A proposition would have required a lengthy process with a 55% vote of the public.

Because of a serious uptick in crime, the city was in a hurry for money, so they set about rallying the troops (the troops being Hemet residents) with cheerful rallies and flyers describing how this fund would benefit residents by the acquisition of additional funds for public safety.

Scare tactics have worked in the past. What makes this particularly dicey is the fact that the money goes into the city’s General Fund. What does that mean? It means the city can do whatever it wants to do with the money designated for Measure U (even though they’ve made all kinds of promises as to how that money would be used).

From all appearance, the city has balanced its budget with Measure U funds. That is not what Measure U was intended for. The facts are available for all to see; you need only go to the city’s website and read the minutes and staff reports. In a September 14, 2020 letter from the

Oversight Committee to the City of Hemet (City Council), Committee Chair Eric Gosch declared, “The Measure U Oversight Committee is committed, as is the Council, to ensuring that Measure U revenues and expenditures continue to improve and enhance our community by going towards improving public safety.” The Committee acknowledged allocation errors in the CAFR (Consolidated Annual Financial Report).

The errors came from the Finance Departments, not the Oversight Committee.

Finance corrected the allocation to the satisfaction of the Oversight Committee and the Committee submitted the corrected CAFR to the Council. To the dismay of many, the City Council passed the CAFR budge without the corrections. Confusing huh?

There was one council member who opposed the vote on August 11, 2020, at a regular Council meeting. All other council members voted to accept the CAFR report as it was initially reported.

The Oversight Committee isn’t the problem here; it’s the Finance Department headed by Lorena Rocha.

At the 08/11/2020 council meeting, Ms. Rocha was extremely apologetic about the errors, assuring Council that kind of problem would never again occur. Bear in mind, most of the errors were what is categorized as “line item” errors. That is not the end of Measure U problems. In fairness to the Oversight Committee, they should be given more time to evaluate the financial status of Measure U funds. Hopefully, the divide amongst city council members will be reconciled with the upcoming election. The Council received and filed the letter from the Measure U Citizen Oversight Committee.

The City is going to apply

for the Program Year 2020 Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus (CDBG-CV). The city has been allocated $542,529 in CDBG-CV funds for activities that must be measurable, well documented and reportable. The purpose of this grant is to carry out a wide range of community development activities directed toward revitalizing neighborhoods, economic development and providing improved community facilities and services. Special attention is given to low- and moderate-income persons.

There is no cost to the city.

The city recommended a public hearing be held to get comments of citizens, public agencies and other interested parties regarding community needs and priorities, form a CDBG Ad Hoc committee with the appointment of two Council members for the 2020 CDBG-CV application selection. To date, there have been five requests for funding. Once the City approves them, they will go to HUD for final approval. Mayor Russ Brown and Council Member Linda Krupa will form the Ad Hoc Committee.

How many of you have seen the video presentation by the City of Hemet, outlining the accomplishments this year? The Highlight Reel of Accomplishment presentation can be viewed by visiting the City of Hemet Website.

One of the highlights of the meeting was a comprehensive list of projects being developed in the city, bringing new business to the city.

While there are no chain outlets such as Kohls, coming to town, there are other very promising projects that will benefit the community. The infrastructure is being laid for lots more retail.

Community Development Director Kang gave a presentation naming a number of

businesses, including Holiday Inn Express on West.

Florida. A lengthy list of businesses included a fully solar operated facility hoping to employ 100 skilled workers, gas station with a retail store and car wash on Stetson and Sanderson, several residential developments (Rancho Dinamonte, Citrus Pointe, Seasons at McSweeny). A senior residential project in West Hemet is planned, the Latham Project. All were happy to hear that the Historic Hemet Theatre is planning on a major renovation. Last to be mentioned was a Chinese laundry and dropship facility. There will be another. Filling in the now vacant Marie Callendar restaurant will be another eatery. Council Member Krupa wanted assurance that traffic for all these projects will not impact the city and was told traffic would not be an issue. In short, there are multiple projects taking place with many more coming.

The Council unanimously passed a three-year agreement for landscape maintenance services to Adame Landscape Inc. Public Works Department employee Charles Russell was quick to point out the funds for this contract were not coming from the General Fund as Council Member Meyer questioned the fiscal impact on the city as this contract appear to going over the budgeted amount.

Many of us have observed the outdoor dining that has replaced indoor convenience.

The City proposed a new category be added to this outdoor use. The concern is that parking for handicapped and others would be impacted if the restaurants were to continue their very creative ways of setting up outdoor dining.

Time will tell.

A resolution declaring a Limitation for Campaign Contributions to Candidates for Elective Offices in the City of Hemet was on the agenda, however, the city decided to delay the vote until further data could be obtained from other cities on how they are handling this.

Towards the end of the meeting was the topic of a Waiver of Undergrounding Utility Lines related to improvements at 601 South Sanderson Avenue (Last Chance Performance Marine). Principle Dan Merchant spoke about the hardship the cost of undergrounding electric would be to the company.

He described how his current lease is about to expire and will not be renewed.

In an effort to find a location that was affordable and suitable, he, his wife and partners, Mike and Lynn Peterson decided to stay in Hemet. There was considerable discussion about granting this waiver

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For City of Hemet Treasurer, 2020 Linda Krupa, City Council Member, District 5 Russ Brown, City Council Member, District 2 Judith Oltman, City Treasurer

“I know Howard to be a brilliant, thoughtful, ethical person. I’m delighted to vote for him in November.”

- Lynne Spreen., Hemet CA “I can’t think of anyone more qualified. Hemet can really use someone like you.”

- Mary Reyna, Hemet CA

Howard, a 15-year resident of Hemet, lives in Four Seasons. He is married, has two children, and two grandchildren.

A graduate of UCLA, he has advanced degrees from the University of Wisconsin and California State University, San Bernardino. He values education and pursues lifelong learning.

Howard worked in the financial industry for forty years and has a broad knowledge of investment suitability, risk management, and an understanding of market conditions. A Registered Principal with the Financial Industry Regulatory (FINRA) for thirty-one years, he owned and operated a broker-dealer firm registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

“I believe in service. We have an obligation to help our neighbors and improve our community. I have served on the Boards of the Diamond Valley Arts Council and the Hemet Library Foundation. I am Vice-president and board member of my synagogue, Temple Beth Am.” Howard is also a writer. His published repetoire includes action/adventure novels, poetry, and a children’s book.

About his goals as Treasurer, Howard says, “Hemet’s fiscal stability and betterment are my priorities. As Treasurer, I will advocate for having the City explore sources of additional revenue that are not dependent on taxpayer increases to meet budgetary needs.

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THE POLITICAL NOTEBOOK From the Democrats of Hemet-San Jacinto

IT TOLLS FOR THEE “Never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee” is a quotation from a work by John Donne (1572-1631), in which he explores the interconnectedness of humanity. He wrote the line in Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions, Meditation XVII: The longer quote to put this into context is, “No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as if a manor of thy friend’s or of thine own were: any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never send to know for whom the bells tolls; it tolls for thee.”

This quote certainly applies this week to the death of Ruth Bador Ginsburg. While the bell tolls for her, it also tolls for all Americans.

We have lost a giant. Justice Ginsburg served almost three decades on the Supreme Court, having been nominated by President Clinton at the suggestion of his wife, Hillary. Justice Ginsburg’s Supreme Court opinions gave voice to those fighting for equal rights and opportunities. Ginsburg herself came out of the women’s liberation movement of the 1960s and 1970s, and as a young lawyer, she argued a number of key gender equality cases in the courts before eventually being nominated to a federal appeals court in 1980 and then the Supreme Court in 1993.

In one of her first cases, United States v. Virginia, that considered whether the Virginia Military Institute could continue to exclude women from what was then an all-male institution, she wrote in her majority opinion, “Generalizations about ‘the way women are,’ estimates of what is appropriate for most women, no longer justify denying opportunity to women whose talent and capacity place them outside the average description.” All too often, however, many of Ginsburg’s most memorable opinions were dissents, in which she wrote for the losing side. In 2007, Ginsburg broke with tradition and read her dissent aloud to bring attention to the gender pay gap. The case, Ledbetter v. Goodyear, was about a retired Goodyear employee, who sued the company for gender discrimination after she discovered that throughout her 19 years at the company, she had been systematically paid less than her male counterparts. After being on the losing side of a 5 to 4 decision, Justice Ginsburg called on Congress to pass legislation that would overturn the court’s decision. One of the first bills signed into by President Barack Obama was the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, doing just that. In 2014, Ginsburg vehemently dissented in yet another women’s rights decision by the court’s conservative majority. In Burwell v. Hobby Lobby, the court ruled that companies could, on religious grounds, refuse to comply with the Affordable Care Act’s mandate that health insurance plans cover birth control. She wondered, “Where is the stopping point? “Suppose an employer’s sincerely held religious belief is offended by health coverage of vaccines, or paying the minimum wage, or according women equal pay for substantially similar work?”

America would be a far more tolerant, compassionate and equal country if all of her votes represented the majority opinion.

She was in the minority when the voting right act was decimated in Shelby County v. Holder. In her dissenting opinion, she wrote, “Throwing out preclearance when it has worked and is continuing to work to stop discriminatory changes is like throwing away your umbrella in a rainstorm because you are not getting wet.”

Her intellect, her concern for fairness and equality for all will

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR WE NEED A NEW TREASURER We moved from Los Angeles to the San Jacinto Valley in 1986, and have never regretted it – we love the people and the location. But we have often been dismayed by the shenanigans of local government officials, and surprised that so many of them seem ill-equipped for the their duties.

The City of Hemet needs a new treasurer now and that position is on the November ballot. Candidate Howard Feigenbaum is extremely well qualified, both in experience and personality. During his 40 year career in the financial industry, and as the owner of a securities firm for 31 of those years, he became expert in investment suitability, risk management and market conditions.

He is also an active participant in this community, having served on several boards – which is how we came to know and trust him.

Mr. Feigenbaum is intelligent and principled, and he “will advocate for having the City explore sources of additional revenue that are not dependent on taxpayer increases to meet budgetary needs.”

Hemet desperately needs a Treasurer who understands fiduciary duty and ethics, and can ably advise the council on ways to manage the city’s financial present and future to the benefit of all. Howard Feigenbaum is the one to do just that. We urge fellow voters to learn more about his qualifications and consider voting for him, for Hemet’s sake.

Diane K. Mitchell Peter Odencrans Hemet

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With Ginsburg’s seat open, abortion moves to the center of the 2020 election MARK SILK | COLUMNIST

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o matter how, when or by whom Ruth Bader Ginsburg is replaced on the Supreme Court, her death immediately thrusts the religiously fraught issue of abortion into the center of the presidential campaign—a place where, it seems, neither candidate wants it. Yet, on no issue is the divide between the two starker.

Donald Trump is, of course, a pre-presidential convert to the pro-life cause. In March 2016, he made the rookie mistake of allowing as how, if abortion were banned, there would have to be “some form of punishment” for the woman. That sent the leadership of the pro-life community into an uproar, since for them it’s a fixed principle of rhetoric that while abortion is murder, there is to be no punishment for the person responsible for getting one.

Trump quickly recanted and went beyond the usual Republican prevarications to say that he would appoint Supreme Court judges who would overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that found abortion to be a constitutional right. And he appears to have done just that.

In this past term’s single abortion case, both of his Supreme Court appointees, Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, voted to uphold a Louisiana law that would have required doctors performing abortions to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals, thus leaving the state with just one abortion clinic.

Ginsburg, of course, was on the other side. Can anyone (with the

possible exception of Senator Susan Collins of Maine) doubt that, with a new Trump appointee, the 5-4 decision would have gone the other way?

But in contrast to 2016, Trump has not emphasized his interest in doing away with abortion rights, and for good reason. Since 2016, American public opinion has been trending pro-choice.

According to a Pew survey taken last year, 61% of Americans say abortion should be legal in all or most cases, as opposed to 38% who say it should be illegal in all or most cases. And they oppose the Supreme Court completely overturning Roe v. Wade by 70% to 28%.

While abortion generally serves as a greater determinant of voting behavior on the pro-life side, there is good reason to think that an increased threat to a woman’s right to choose will serve as a powerful motivation for the prochoice majority. With Ginsburg’s death, such a threat is now in the offing.

For his part, Joe Biden has evolved from a Roe v. Wade opponent earlier in his career to a presidential candidate who, as of last year, opposes the Hyde Amendment — a 1976 measure that forbids federal funding of abortion under Medicaid. A Catholic who attends Mass weekly, Biden has thus far avoided laying out a full explanation for his evolution, or giving the kind of rationale for supporting Medicaid funding for abortion that, for example, the late New York Governor Mario Cuomo gave in his famous Notre Dame speech in 1984.

His evolved position has exposed him to angry denuncia-

AN OFFICIAL PORTRAIT OF U.S. SUPREME COURT ASSOCIATE JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURG IN 2016. | Photo courtesy of Creative Commons.

tions from the Catholic right, up to and including some bishops. To be sure, he has received some aid and comfort from the other side as well. “I think that a person in good conscience could vote for Mr. Biden,” said Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark in a webinar last week. “I, frankly, in my own way of thinking have a more difficult time with the other option.”

Nevertheless, Biden’s position has put him at odds with his church, and in an election where conservative Catholic votes count in critical swing states like his native Pennsylvania, he’s had little incentive to push his pro-choice bona fides with the public at large.

Abortion is hardly the only issue on which the establishment of a solid conservative majority on the court would make a difference when it comes to religion.

Another Trump appointee would likely result in decisions enabling churches to override state COVID-19 restrictions and hold in-person services. And “religious liberty” exemptions from anti-discrimination rules to healthcare mandates would before long become the norm.

But until November 3, it’s abortion that will be on the front burner. And both candidates are going to have to deal with it, for politically better or worse.

THE LOWRY COLUMN

Democrats Should Worry About Mail-In Voting RICH LOWRY | COLUMNIST

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here’s a giant scheme afoot to disenfranchise voters in November -- it’s called mailin balloting.

Mail-in voting has, like many things in our politics, taken on the aspect of tribal warfare -- if President Donald Trump is vociferously against it, Democrats must be vociferously for it, and vice versa.

Absentee voting is unquestionably less secure than in-person voting, but there’s no evidence of widespread fraud. Nor is there evidence that, at least prior to this campaign, mail-in voting has favored Democrats, as the president believes.

There is inevitably going to be more mail-in voting in the fall, but in-person voting is superior.

Only about one-hundredth of 1% of in-person votes are rejected, whereas rejection rates of 1% are common with mail-in votes, and some states exceeded that during their primaries this year.

This should be a five-alarm worry for Democrats. According to polling, almost twice as many Biden supporters as Trump supporters say they’ll vote by mail this year. According to NPR, studies show “that voters of color and young voters are more likely than others to have their ballots not count.” In another universe, if Trump were urging Democrats

to stay away from the polls and instead use a method more likely to get their votes discarded, it’d be attacked as a dastardly voter suppression scheme.

There are at least three ways that mail-in voting could contribute to a 2020 nightmare. Trump could be winning on election night, and the outcome slowly reverse over time.

Delayed by the volume of mail-in ballots, states could blow past the deadline for finalizing their results.

And if the margins in battleground states are very close, rejected mailin ballots could lead to protracted, high-stakes court fights.

More than a half-million ballots were rejected in this year’s presidential primaries. Ballots are discarded for improper postmarks and signatures, and mail-in voters are also more prone to accidentally vote for more than one candidate or make other errors.

In its primaries, New York delivered up the perfect storm of ramped-up mail-in voting and inadequate preparation. In the 12th Congressional District, it took weeks to declare a winner, and the number of rejected mail ballots was roughly three times Rep. Carolyn Maloney’s 3,700-vote margin of victory over challenger Suraj Patel.

What happened in New York easily could preview the general election. NPR notes that more than 23,000 absentee ballots were

RICH LOWRY | Courtesy photo. rejected in Wisconsin’s primary this year, exceeding Trump’s margin in the state in 2016. Nearly 40,000 were rejected in Pennsylvania, where Trump won by 44,000 votes in 2016.

In light of all this, it makes sense, first and foremost, to try to make more options available for in-person voting.

In addition, states should allow the counting of mail-in ballots prior to Election Day to minimize any swing in the count afterward.

Congress should delay the date that states have to finalize their results, currently Dec. 8. And election officials and the parties should do everything they can to educate mail-in voters to do it correctly.

What should be intolerable is any attempt to change the rules after the fact, although it’s entirely conceivable that Democrats will feel compelled after Nov. 3 to argue that the mail-in voting that they’ve done so much to promote is desperately flawed and deeply unjust.

Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review.

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Hemet work hard for their money. Their money doesn't come to them easily. So I feel if they are forced to pay property taxes and sales taxes should only be invested in AAA investments. I believe they should be liquid. Say we have a serious earthquake or major fire and find the city with no revenue for a period of time, so now you have to pull some of those investments out. Currently, we would be penalized for early withdrawals, so we should be in five-year stuff, whereas we are currently investing in ten-year programs. Most importantly, however, because everybody works hard for their money, I think that an investment folio of $90 million should work hard to generate revenue to offset a general fund deficit.

I believe that government should work for the people, not the reverse.

Q. Okay. I have a question. What's going on with the Measure U funds?

A. Measure U is outside the scope of the Hemet City Treasurer. The treasurer is like a savings account. I'll be in charge of the savings account; Measure U is a checking account, let's talk about local area investment funds. The treasurer makes investments. So $90 million dollars is available for investment and you are only insured for $250 thousand dollars per account. So you begin to put money in what is known as local area in-

vestment funds. Forty-three percent of Hemet is Latino and forty-three percent is white. Most people don't know that.

Q. I did.

A. I was asked the question, "What are you going to do for the Latinos??

Here's what I'm going to do. I'm going to look up how much money we have in local investments and what are they? We have $43 million dollars in local investments. I don't know yet where they are invested. I'm a citizen of Hemet and it is not listed anywhere. Hemet citizens should know where every penny is invested.

Their money is listed in the monthly investment report but not broken down to specifics. The job of the city treasurer is indeed to invest. Which means, invest in schools, invest in bonds that build roads, invest in environmental improvements -each of those benefits the 43% Latinos exactly the same way it benefits the Whites because we all go to those schools no matter the ethnicity. When they widen or improve the roads like they should be doing on highway 79. Who benefits from that? Everyone benefits from such improvements. It is not limited to one race or the other. The investments by the city of Hemet benefits every resident of Hemet, not just Whites. The treasurer invests for everyone. Investments come from our savings accounts.

ments for a moment. I'm seeking an opinion now.

What do you think about the Florida avenue median?

A. I am a property owner.

What happens on my property happens on my property. The city of Hemet does not own Florida avenue; it is owned by the state of California. What I'm telling you is that the state of California owns that property and they are going to do what they want with it. You asked for my opinion. Here it is. The city of Hemet should have sucked up and accepted the offer made to them by the state. They didn't. It is a complete disaster for emergency vehicles and a disaster for businesses on Florida Avenue.

Q. Okay. How about the crime problem here and we definitely have one? Homelessness?

A. Homeless people don't always want to be helped. So don't come with that in my face.

Q. There's more to the homeless problem than a place to live.

A. So now do you want to talk to me about defunding the police?

Q. That's a stupid argument. We need the police.

A. Wait a minute. We allocate funds to the homeless because they need drug help, mental illness help, job training. Things that shouldn't be the policeman's job.

Q. Away from invest-

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be missed. That all “are created equal” appears in the Declaration of Independence but these words do not appear in the Constitution, a major omission. The Liberal interpretation of the Constitution tends to be more flexible and open to interpretation.

Liberals tend to see the Constitution as a living document, that is something that can evolve and change with the times. While we often cite the wisdom of the founding fathers, they never imagined a country where women and slaves would enjoy equal rights with white male landowners.

Our society has evolved. A very significant

Q. Social services in each

majority now accept that women and persons of color do deserve equal treatment.

Unfortunately, a Supreme Court dominated by conservatives will never interpret the Constitution as providing these rights to all. A conservative Supreme Court going forward will be out of touch with the majority of Americans, which does not bode well for a unified populace. I’m afraid it will lead to more strife and conflict. I’m afraid that the bell also tolls for our Democracy.

It will not survive another Conservative on the Supreme Court.

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occasion like that.

A. Yes. They need help in training and finding jobs.

They need help with mental illnesses, how to get clean and how to present themselves for a job. The police shouldn't have to deal with those things. They are social issues, not criminal issues.

So when someone comes to me and talks about defunding the police, all I'm saying is that some of that money that is allocated to those poor police officers that show up in the homeless camps should be given to social organizations trained and equipped in those things. You're not going to change how they live by sending in the police. I am an advocate of reallocating money to the social organizations trained in those matters. If the city of Hemet wanted to put up housing on land that it owns, then the investment department should be involved.

Q. Ask any cop and he or she will tell you that it is beyond their abilities to change the homeless situation. The law cracks down from time to time on homeless encampments all over the country and that happens is that setup housekeeping at some other vacant area. You've got to do more to help the homeless than to feed their physical appetites.

A. Absolutely. The police shouldn't be forced to absent themselves from police work to take care of social issues. There's certainly plenty of official police

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and the cost to Hemet. According to Merchant, “This is for Last Chance Performance Marine, an exciting and successful business in the community (boat retailer, bait and tackle). Last Chance has been a longstanding business in the City of Hemet. COVID has affected the business. Boating retailers are not found on every corner”, he went on to say. “We are known

work to do. That's what I'm saying.

Q. Back to treasurer.

What changes would you immediately make if you are elected?

A. First, I have never been - this is me being honest not a politician. Let me be plain Rusty. $90 million dollars, 24 years a treasurer and I don't know Jean Altman, but I doubt she and I think alike. For instance, if $1000 was missing out of $90 million, would you know it?

Q. Most likely not.

A. If there was $10 thousand missing, would you know it? $100 thousand, would you know it? If 1 million dollars was missing, would you know it?

Q. I think I'd notice a million.

A. No, you would not know by the way the city's portfolio is reported. Maybe if $10 million were missing.

So the first thing I would do is an audit. If I am elected, I will not take over responsibility for $90 million dollars without a complete audit is performed. I want to know where the fees went, where the commissions went.

Q. Isn't that the job of the Punn group?

A. The Punn group shows up and says, "Show me your excel spreadsheet and I want you to show us where you added that 2 plus 2 is 4. That's their audit. They don't really look into things. They add up the as the boat and tackle shop in Hemet.” They decided to stay in Hemet. He cited the desire to employ Hemet residents. The tackle store has been in business since 1996. The Council voted unanimously to pass this resolution.

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numbers presented to them and see that everything looks good. Done. That's why when I ask for an audit; it will not be from the Punn group. I want an audit that finds every dollar spent or transferred and for what reason. I want to know how long that $90 million dollars has been in the folio and every item accounted for down to the last penny.

That's my kind of audit. The city of Hemet has finally agreed to form an oversight committee and Karlee Meyers was a big help in getting that committee formed.

Remember, the treasurer invests money however she wants. So currently, some of that money is invested in unrated banks. The oversight committee must be comprised of people who care what happens to the city investments. None of the current council knows where all that money is invested. I'm really passionate about this. So who is on that oversight committee? The same old tired eyes ignored what the treasurer was doing. That's my number one promise, number two, I'm going to have a real investment oversight committee.

You got me all fired up.

Q. That is my aim.. so what is number 3?

A. Finding the highest interest from solid sources to help secure the city's investment income.

NOTE: I thought I knew something about financing.

This lady took me through a PHD course. cations and appointments are available at www.gettested.ruhealth.org. The closest locations near Hemet are the Perris Fairground and Diamond Stadium in Lake Elsinore. Happily, Hemet will be in Stage 2 (all of Riverside County) will slowly come out of the lockdown and we will be able to visit our favorite places!

The meeting was productive with lots of agreement between Council Members.

They all did the business of City Council at this meeting.

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he Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) Foundation and the City of Menifee are partnering to launch the Cruz-In at the College Campus community drive-in movie series in October at the college's Menifee Valley Campus.

Tickets are required, but the community is welcome to enjoy these films – some nostalgic and some educational.

Three of the films cost $25 per vehicle and three of the movies are free.

Each showing will be limited to 80 vehicles.

The movie lineup is: My Family/Mi Familia: Friday, Oct 2 (FREE) Grease: Saturday, Oct. 3 Milk: Tuesday, Oct. 6 (FREE) The Goonies: Friday, Oct. 16 The Sandlot: Saturday, Oct. 17 Nightmare Before Christmas: Friday, Oct. 30 (FREE) All films will begin at dusk.

The parking lot will open at 6 p.m. for all showings.

All attendees will be

DRIVE-IN: The Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) Foundation and the City of Menifee are partnering to launch the Cruz-In at the College Campus community drive-in movie series in October at the college's Menifee Valley Campus. | Courtesy Photo / Mt. San Jacinto College

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Attendees must wear masks when they’re outside of their vehicles.

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The nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)3 corporation provides scholarships and mini-grants to MSJC students and faculty and offers assistance through programs such as the Pledge for Success with funds raised from the private and public sectors.

Since 1983, the Foundation has been comprised of community leaders who volunteer to work with college staff to support MSJC’s specific needs.

MSJC serves about 27,000 students over a 1,700-square-mile area.

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Welcome back to our top movies!

Stay home safe and enjoy some of our movie suggestions!

1. Donnie Darko (2001) After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a man in a large rabbit suit who manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.

2. Edge of Tomorrow (2014) A soldier fighting aliens gets to relive the same day over and over again, the day restarting every time he dies.

3. Source Code (2011) A soldier wakes up in someone else's body and discovers he's part of an experimental government program to find the bomber of a commuter train within 8 minutes.

4. Arrival (2016) A linguist works with the military to communicate with alien lifeforms after twelve mysterious spacecraft appear around the world.

5. About Time (2013) At the age of 21, Tim discovers he can travel in time and change what happens and has happened in his own life.

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child care and transportation.

Other programs seek out Latino students and connect them to jobs or higher-ed opportunities. Amber Garrison Duncan, Lumina's strategy director, said a supportive campus culture and strong counseling programs are key.

"We want to make sure that people have access to the right pathway at the right time to gain the right credential they need to unlock their econom-

ic mobility," she said.

In 2008, Lumina Foundation set a goal that 60% of Americans of all age groups will hold a certificate, a degree or high-quality credential by 2025. The foundation tracks post-high-school attainment through its "Stronger Nation" data tool on the Lumina website.

Support for this reporting was provided by Lumina Foundation.

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Smithsonian Latino Center executive director Eduardo Diaz said he recruits interns where he knows he can find a high percentage of Latino art history majors: at the Vincent Price Museum at East Los Angeles College.

"We know that the majority of Latinos and Latinas who are enrolled in post-secondary education are enrolled at community colleges, not four-year institutions," he said. The Smithsonian's outreach is part of a larger effort

to narrow the education gap after high school for Latinos in the United States. Right now, only 27% of Latinos ages 25 to 54 have earned a credential, an associate's degree or higher, compared with 51.3% of Americans overall.

Latinos make up 13% of the U.S. population -- and one in four school children. Paola Santana, strategy officer for state policy at the nonprofit Lumina Foundation, said its success is crucial to the country's progress, which means encouraging career training and education beyond high school.

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The first community, The Trails at Canyon Crest in Riverside, opened in September of 2019. The REMM Group Property Management Company had an enthusiastic response to that lease-up and reports the same level of excitement about Lincoln Village. "With more time spent at home, people want the life-style luxury that Lincoln Village offers. They love the design features and quality of the apartment communities that Van Daele Development builds. Every inch is calculated to elevate the resident's life," said Sara D'Elia CEO of

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D'Elia added: "Virtual, self-guided and guided leasing tours with social distancing have been extremely effective during COVID-19 protocols. Potential residents have been grateful for the care we take to ensure everyone's safety." The gated three-story multifamily community at Lincoln Village, has a spacious two-story clubhouse, outdoor shaded lounge area, resort style pools and a dog park. The apartment homes come equipped with washers and dryers, smart lock technology and spacious open floor plans. The one, two and

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Late start classes for MSJC's Fall 2020 semester begin Oct. 19. Registration for the 8-week courses begins online on Oct. 5.

In May 2020, Mt. San Jacinto College awarded a record-breaking 3,554 degrees and certificates to 1,958 graduates.

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aving to delay the 8th annual Soboba Foundation & Soboba Casino Resort Charity Golf Tournament due to COVID-19 precautions did not hinder the excitement that was evident among the players at the Soboba Springs Golf Course. The event, originally scheduled for two days in April, was extended to three days from Aug. 30 through Sept. 1 in order to maintain social distancing for 30 four-member teams each day.

Despite the challenges to make sure the tournament could be held safely while still offering an enjoyable experience for the golfers, the event was a total success.

Ten local nonprofits had previously been chosen to each receive $10,000 for their respective programs. They were: Boxing for Christ, Cops 4 Kids & Communities, Friends of Valley-Wide Foundation, Grandfathers for Golf, Historic Hemet Theatre Foundation, Hemet Unified School District’s SAILS ATP Program, Natives in Recovery, Ramona Humane Society, San Jacinto Unified School District and T.H.E. Center Inc. “It was great hearing from everyone that they were glad we found a way to have the tournament,” Soboba Tribal Council Chairman and Tournament Director Isaiah Vivanco said. “We know these organizations need these funds now more than ever before, so we were happy to be able to find a way to make it work, even if it was a little different this year.”

In the past, volunteers from the tournament’s beneficiaries helped with all aspects of the event. This year, most volunteers were Tribal Members and their families who worked with staff to make sure things ran smoothly.

Also different was a contactless drive-through registration process as well as curbside pickup of raffle prizes. Winners of each drawing were notified via an app that was developed specifically for the event. It also

provided constant contact between players and event organizers. Face masks were required to be worn and pre-packaged breakfast and lunch to-go meals were provided to all players.

Since there was no endof-play banquet held for all participants as in the past, organizations were asked to send one or two representatives to the Soboba Foundation’s board meeting on Sept. 14 to receive their checks. Visits were scheduled in 10-minute intervals to allow for proper social distancing.

Jeff Penn, Executive Director of Cops 4 Kids & Communities, said his group was honored and grateful to be among the groups that were selected this year.

“My guess is most nonprofit organizations globally have been negatively impacted by COVID-19.

Unfortunately, we are no different from them,” he said. “One of the main challenges is the financial health of our organization that has been significantly impacted due to not being able to have our fundraising events (Battle of the Badges, etc.) with COVID-19 looming around every corner. As always, the incredible Soboba Foundation is there to help our community, especially in these uncertain times.”

As a first-time recipient of funding made possible by the charity golf tournament, Penn said that the generous gift will make a meaningful difference for his organization.

“Simply put, without the kindness and generosity of the Soboba Foundation, we would be in a world of hurt,” Penn said. “During this turbulent and uncertain time, I am absolutely humbled by the compassion and generosity of the Soboba Foundation and all of their members. Because of the amazing people at Soboba, we are and will remain strong.”

San Jacinto Unified School District’s Communications & Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Dawn Lawrence said her

CHECK: Jeff Sheppard, President and CEO of Ramona Humane Society with $10,000 check he received as one of 10 beneficiaries of this year’s charity golf tournament. Soboba Foundation members that are socially distanced behind him are, from left, Vice President Jacob Briones, President Dondi Silvas and Members-at-Large Sally Moreno-Ortiz, Monica Herrera and Isaiah Vivanco. | Photo courtesy of Carlos Puma/Puma Images.

CHARITY GOLF: Soboba Foundation members get ready to tee off during the first day of the Soboba Foundation & Soboba Casino Resort 8th annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Soboba Springs Golf Course on August 30. From left, President Dondi Silvas, Member-at-Large Sally Moreno-Ortiz, Member-at-Large and Tournament Director Isaiah Vivanco, Member-at-Large Monica Herrera and Secretary Michelle Modesto.

(All were asked to remove their face coverings for the photo). Not pictured is Soboba Foundation Vice-President Jacob Briones, Fire Captain who was battling a fire up North. | Photo courtesy of Carlos Puma/Puma Images.

district has been able to implement game-changing programs as a result of being beneficiaries of past tournaments. This year, the funds will be used to purchase Native American literature for every school library in the district. The idea was inspired by Joseph Ontiveros, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer at the Soboba Cultural Resource Department, when he presented to SJUSD teachers and administrators at the January 2020 Equity Conference.

“Now with the new school year underway, albeit distance learning only, school Library Media Technicians and the District Librarian will start planning for library additions with the help of the American Indian School, Family & Community Liaison before October,” Lawrence said.

Without the generosity of Soboba’s golf tournament, this project would have been shelved because so much of the district’s funds, both regular and emergency provided, have been directed specifically at accomplishing (electronic) distance learning and preparing for eventual return to in-person instruction with social distancing protection.

The money was also a boon for Hemet Unified’s

LifeWorks (SAILS) Adult Transition Program who plan to use the money to help improve independent living and work opportunities for its adult students.

The original intention was to use the money to meet transportation needs for students in the workability program receiving handson training.

“Our plans for the funds have changed somewhat since the pandemic,” said Christina Gallardo-Barrett, Program Specialist and LifeWorks Administrator. “Our program has a component of taking our students into the community. Since the pandemic, we have changed our focus to create similar opportunities for our students on-site without compromising learning opportunities.”

She said the pandemic has reframed the way everyone thinks and even though it’s been a challenge, they have discovered new ways of doing things that will improve their practices in the future.

“These funds allow us to fast-track our plans and better serve our students during these unprecedented times,” Gallardo-Barrett said. “The LifeWorks Adult Transition Program (SAILS) is extremely grateful for the generosity of the Soboba

Foundation and for being a community partner to create positive outcomes for all.”

She appreciates that the Soboba Foundation pushed forward to hold this event that benefits so many great organizations and is grateful to be one of the recipients.

Jeff Sheppard is Ramona Humane Society’s President and CEO, which is dedicated to fostering the humane treatment of all animals. It implemented the Soboba C.A.R.E. (Community Animal Rehabilitation Effort) project to give homeless animals a better chance at adoption by providing treatment of their medical conditions. Many of the animals arrive at the shelter injured or ill as a result of abandonment or cruelty cases.

“The funds will be prudently used to pay for veterinary treatment at the Small Animal Care Center for injured or sick homeless animals. Our foster care network and our adoption partners will share in the recovery and rehabilitation of the animals receiving treatment,” Sheppard said.

“This type of program is so important to continue our goals for becoming a nokill facility, so we are always seeking funding.”

Tony Viola with Grandfa-

thers for Golf said last year’s grant from the tournament enabled the program to expand and serve more children. This year’s funds are also earmarked for expansion, which will be possible by adding another golf course where they can teach the game. Unfortunately, that is currently on hold due to Riverside County restrictions amid the pandemic.

“We are (working from home) doing those things we can to benefit the kids such as going over the rules and teaching etiquette of the game,” Viola said. “The Soboba Foundation did a wonderful job under the circumstances. It appeared that a good time was had by all tournament participants.”

Boxing for Christ has been fortunate to have been chosen as a beneficiary at past tournaments, which has made a huge difference for their year-round program. Some of this year’s money will be used to buy gym equipment. With new restrictions in place due to COVID-19 requirements and the fact they can only meet outdoors and not inside their gym, there was a great need for equipment geared for outdoor use.

“Since Soboba Foundation has been helping Boxing for Christ, the program has grown to the point that we are outgrowing the building. We are now adding women’s classes and training 4-, 5- and 6-yearolds on Saturdays. We have reached 1,000 students that have gone through our program since it started in 2012,” Founder and CEO Sonia Ramos said. “Soboba Foundation has helped us get to national tournaments, where we have brought home national champs. Because of Soboba Foundation’s help, we have a boxer that made it to the 2020 Olympics as an alternate. It takes a whole community to raise these at-risk youth and Soboba Foundation has shown that they care about the youth. Boxing for Christ would like to thank Soboba Foundation for helping us make champions in our valley.”

TEAM: Soboba Tribal Council members were on hand to mark the start of this year’s three-day charity golf tournament at Soboba Springs Golf Course. From left, Sergeant at Arms Daniel Valdez, Chairman Isaiah Vivanco (who also served as Tournament Director), Treasurer Sally Moreno-Ortiz, Vice-Chair Geneva Mojado and Secretary Monica Herrera. | Photo courtesy of Carlos Puma/Puma Images.

GOLF: A golfer takes a swing on the first of three days of the Soboba Foundation & Soboba Casino Resort 8th annual Charity Golf Tournament that benefitted local nonprofit organizations. | Photo courtesy of Carlos Puma/Puma Images.

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aving to delay the 8th annual Soboba Foundation & Soboba Casino Resort Charity Golf Tournament due to COVID-19 precautions did not hinder the excitement that was evident among the players at the Soboba Springs Golf Course. The event, originally scheduled for two days in April, was extended to three days from Aug. 30 through Sept. 1 in order to maintain social distancing for 30 four-member teams each day.

Despite the challenges to make sure the tournament could be held safely while still offering an enjoyable experience for the golfers, the event was a total success.

Ten local nonprofits had previously been chosen to each receive $10,000 for their respective programs. They were: Boxing for Christ, Cops 4 Kids & Communities, Friends of Valley-Wide Foundation, Grandfathers for Golf, Historic Hemet Theatre Foundation, Hemet Unified School District’s SAILS ATP Program, Natives in Recovery, Ramona Humane Society, San Jacinto Unified School District and T.H.E. Center Inc. “It was great hearing from everyone that they were glad we found a way to have the tournament,” Soboba Tribal Council Chairman and Tournament Director Isaiah Vivanco said. “We know these organizations need these funds now more than ever before, so we were happy to be able to find a way to make it work, even if it was a little different this year.”

In the past, volunteers from the tournament’s beneficiaries helped with all aspects of the event. This year, most volunteers were Tribal Members and their families who worked with staff to make sure things ran smoothly.

Also different was a contactless drive-through registration process as well as curbside pickup of raffle prizes. Winners of each drawing were notified via an app that was developed specifically for the event. It also

provided constant contact between players and event organizers. Face masks were required to be worn and pre-packaged breakfast and lunch to-go meals were provided to all players.

Since there was no endof-play banquet held for all participants as in the past, organizations were asked to send one or two representatives to the Soboba Foundation’s board meeting on Sept. 14 to receive their checks. Visits were scheduled in 10-minute intervals to allow for proper social distancing.

Jeff Penn, Executive Director of Cops 4 Kids & Communities, said his group was honored and grateful to be among the groups that were selected this year.

“My guess is most nonprofit organizations globally have been negatively impacted by COVID-19.

Unfortunately, we are no different from them,” he said. “One of the main challenges is the financial health of our organization that has been significantly impacted due to not being able to have our fundraising events (Battle of the Badges, etc.) with COVID-19 looming around every corner. As always, the incredible Soboba Foundation is there to help our community, especially in these uncertain times.”

As a first-time recipient of funding made possible by the charity golf tournament, Penn said that the generous gift will make a meaningful difference for his organization.

“Simply put, without the kindness and generosity of the Soboba Foundation, we would be in a world of hurt,” Penn said. “During this turbulent and uncertain time, I am absolutely humbled by the compassion and generosity of the Soboba Foundation and all of their members. Because of the amazing people at Soboba, we are and will remain strong.”

San Jacinto Unified School District’s Communications & Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Dawn Lawrence said her

CHECK: Jeff Sheppard, President and CEO of Ramona Humane Society with $10,000 check he received as one of 10 beneficiaries of this year’s charity golf tournament. Soboba Foundation members that are socially distanced behind him are, from left, Vice President Jacob Briones, President Dondi Silvas and Members-at-Large Sally Moreno-Ortiz, Monica Herrera and Isaiah Vivanco. | Photo courtesy of Carlos Puma/Puma Images.

CHARITY GOLF: Soboba Foundation members get ready to tee off during the first day of the Soboba Foundation & Soboba Casino Resort 8th annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Soboba Springs Golf Course on August 30. From left, President Dondi Silvas, Member-at-Large Sally Moreno-Ortiz, Member-at-Large and Tournament Director Isaiah Vivanco, Member-at-Large Monica Herrera and Secretary Michelle Modesto.

(All were asked to remove their face coverings for the photo). | Photo courtesy of Carlos Puma/Puma Images.

district has been able to implement game-changing programs as a result of being beneficiaries of past tournaments. This year, the funds will be used to purchase Native American literature for every school library in the district. The idea was inspired by Joseph Ontiveros, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer at the Soboba Cultural Resource Department, when he presented to SJUSD teachers and administrators at the January 2020 Equity Conference.

“Now with the new school year underway, albeit distance learning only, school Library Media Technicians and the District Librarian will start planning for library additions with the help of the American Indian School, Family & Community Liaison before October,” Lawrence said.

Without the generosity of Soboba’s golf tournament, this project would have been shelved because so much of the district’s funds, both regular and emergency provided, have been directed specifically at accomplishing (electronic) distance learning and preparing for eventual return to in-person instruction with social distancing protection.

The money was also a boon for Hemet Unified’s LifeWorks (SAILS) Adult

Transition Program who plan to use the money to help improve independent living and work opportunities for its adult students.

The original intention was to use the money to meet transportation needs for students in the workability program receiving handson training.

“Our plans for the funds have changed somewhat since the pandemic,” said Christina Gallardo-Barrett, Program Specialist and LifeWorks Administrator. “Our program has a component of taking our students into the community. Since the pandemic, we have changed our focus to create similar opportunities for our students on-site without compromising learning opportunities.”

She said the pandemic has reframed the way everyone thinks and even though it’s been a challenge, they have discovered new ways of doing things that will improve their practices in the future.

“These funds allow us to fast-track our plans and better serve our students during these unprecedented times,” Gallardo-Barrett said. “The LifeWorks Adult Transition Program (SAILS) is extremely grateful for the generosity of the Soboba Foundation and for being a community partner to cre-

ate positive outcomes for all.”

She appreciates that the Soboba Foundation pushed forward to hold this event that benefits so many great organizations and is grateful to be one of the recipients.

Jeff Sheppard is Ramona Humane Society’s President and CEO, which is dedicated to fostering the humane treatment of all animals. It implemented the Soboba C.A.R.E. (Community Animal Rehabilitation Effort) project to give homeless animals a better chance at adoption by providing treatment of their medical conditions. Many of the animals arrive at the shelter injured or ill as a result of abandonment or cruelty cases.

“The funds will be prudently used to pay for veterinary treatment at the Small Animal Care Center for injured or sick homeless animals. Our foster care network and our adoption partners will share in the recovery and rehabilitation of the animals receiving treatment,” Sheppard said.

“This type of program is so important to continue our goals for becoming a nokill facility, so we are always seeking funding.”

Tony Viola with Grandfathers for Golf said last year’s grant from the tour-

nament enabled the program to expand and serve more children. This year’s funds are also earmarked for expansion, which will be possible by adding another golf course where they can teach the game.

Unfortunately, that is currently on hold due to Riverside County restrictions amid the pandemic.

“We are (working from home) doing those things we can to benefit the kids such as going over the rules and teaching etiquette of the game,” Viola said. “The Soboba Foundation did a wonderful job under the circumstances. It appeared that a good time was had by all tournament participants.”

Boxing for Christ has been fortunate to have been chosen as a beneficiary at past tournaments, which has made a huge difference for their year-round program. Some of this year’s money will be used to buy gym equipment. With new restrictions in place due to COVID-19 requirements and the fact they can only meet outdoors and not inside their gym, there was a great need for equipment geared for outdoor use.

“Since Soboba Foundation has been helping Boxing for Christ, the program has grown to the point that we are outgrowing the building. We are now adding women’s classes and training 4-, 5- and 6-yearolds on Saturdays. We have reached 1,000 students that have gone through our program since it started in 2012,” Founder and CEO Sonia Ramos said. “Soboba Foundation has helped us get to national tournaments, where we have brought home national champs. Because of Soboba Foundation’s help, we have a boxer that made it to the 2020 Olympics as an alternate. It takes a whole community to raise these at-risk youth and Soboba Foundation has shown that they care about the youth. Boxing for Christ would like to thank Soboba Foundation for helping us make champions in our valley.”

TEAM: Soboba Tribal Council members were on hand to mark the start of this year’s three-day charity golf tournament at Soboba Springs Golf Course. From left, Sergeant at Arms Daniel Valdez, Chairman Isaiah Vivanco (who also served as Tournament Director), Treasurer Sally Moreno-Ortiz, Vice-Chair Geneva Mojado and Secretary Monica Herrera. | Photo courtesy of Carlos Puma/Puma Images.

GOLF: A golfer takes a swing on the first of three days of the Soboba Foundation & Soboba Casino Resort 8th annual Charity Golf Tournament that benefitted local nonprofit organizations. | Photo courtesy of Carlos Puma/Puma Images.

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State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts CDPH | CONTRIBUTED

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19.

any movement affects the trajectory of the disease.

Californians can go to covid19. ca.gov to find out where their county falls and what activities are allowable in each county.

• California has 769,831 confirmed cases to date. Numbers may not represent true day-overday change as reporting of test results can be delayed.

• There were 3,630 newly recorded confirmed cases Thursday.

Numbers do not represent true day-over-day change as these results include cases from prior to yesterday.

• The 7-day positivity rate is 3.3% and the 14-day positivity rate is 3.4%.

• There have been 13,177,186 tests conducted in California.

This represents an increase of 97,149 over the prior 24-hour reporting period.

• As case numbers continue to rise in California, the total number of individuals who will have serious outcomes will also increase. There have been 14,812 COVID-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic.

DATA AND TOOLS A wide range of data and analysis guides California’s response to COVID-19. The state is making the data and its analytical tools available to researchers, scientists and the public at covid19.ca.gov.

Popular links include: • The Statewide COVID-19 Dashboard • The California COVID-19 Assessment Tool (CalCAT) • State Cases and Deaths Associated with COVID-19 by Age Group • COVID-19 Race & Ethnicity Data • COVID-19 Hospital Data and Case Statistics • View additional datasets at the California Open Data Portal (Including: Testing Data, PPE Logistics Data, Hospital Data, Homeless Impact and more)

RACIAL DEMOGRAPHICS – A MORE COMPLETE PICTURE The California Department of Public Health is committed to health equity and collecting more detailed racial and ethnic data that will provide additional understanding for determining future action.

Health outcomes are affected by forces including structural racism, poverty and the disproportionate prevalence of underlying conditions such as asthma and heart disease among Latinos and African American Californians. Only by looking at the full picture can we understand how to ensure the best outcomes for all Californians.

The differences in health outcomes related to COVID-19 are most stark in COVID-19 deaths. We have nearly complete data on race and ethnicity for COVID-19 deaths, and we are seeing the following trends: Latinos, African Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders are dying at disproportionately higher levels. More males are dying from COVID-19 than females, in line with national trends. More information is available at COVID-19 Race and Ethnicity Data.

MULTISYSTEM INFLAMMATORY SYNDROME IN CHILDREN (MIS-C) Each week, the California Department of Public Health updates the number of cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) reported in the state. As of September 14, 80 cases of MIS-C have been reported statewide. To protect patient confidentiality in counties with fewer than 11 cases, we are not providing total counts at this time.

MIS-C is a rare inflammatory condition associated with COVID-19 that can damage multiple organ systems. MIS-C can require hospitalization and be life threatening. Parents should be aware of the signs and symptoms of MIS-C including fever that does not go away, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, neck pain, rash, bloodshot eyes or feeling tired. Contact your child’s doctor immediately if your child has these symptoms. Early diagnosis and treatment of patients is critical to preventing long-term complications.

TESTING TURNAROUND TIME DASHBOARD CDPH has updated its dashboard that reports how long California patients are waiting for COVID-19 test results. California has worked to reduce testing turnaround times in recent weeks to help curb the spread of the virus. During the week of August 30 to September 5, the average time patients waited for test results was 1.3 days. During this same time period, 67 percent of patients received test results in 1 day and 90 percent received them within two days. The testing turnaround time dashboard (PDF) is updated weekly.

BLUEPRINT FOR A SAFER ECONOMY Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled the Blueprint for a Safer Economy, a statewide plan for reducing COVID-19 and keeping Californians healthy and safe.

The plan imposes risk-based criteria on tightening and loosening COVID-19 allowable activities and expands the length of time between changes to assess how

health departments have reported 36,460 confirmed positive cases in health care workers and 171 deaths statewide.

YOUR ACTIONS SAVE LIVES Every person has a role to play.

Protecting yourself and your family comes down to common sense: • Staying home except for essential needs/activities following local and state public health guidelines when patronizing approved businesses. To the extent that such sectors are re-opened, Californians may leave their homes to work at, patronize, or otherwise engage with those businesses, establishments or activities.

• Practicing social distancing.

• Wearing a cloth face mask when out in public.

• Washing hands with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds.

• Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.

• Covering a cough or sneeze with your sleeve, or disposable tissue. Wash your hands afterward.

• Avoiding close contact with people who are sick.

• Staying away from work, school or other people if you become sick with respiratory symp-

HEALTH CARE WORKER INFECTION RATES As of September 16, local

toms like fever and cough.

• Answer the call if a contact tracer from the CA COVID Team or your local health department tries to connect. Contact tracers will connect you to free, confidential testing and other resources, if needed.

• Following guidance from public health officials.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU THINK YOU’RE SICK Call ahead: If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 (for example: fever, cough or shortness of breath), call your health care provider before seeking medical care so that appropriate precautions can be taken.

More than 100 community testing sites also offer free, confidential testing: Find a COVID-19 Testing Site.

For more information about what Californians can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19, visit Coronavirus (COVID-19) in California.

California continues to issue guidance on preparing and protecting California from COVID-19. Consolidated guidance is available on the California Department of Public Health’s Guidance web page.

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