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ne would hope that a positive and uplifting invocation would set the stage for an informative and upbeat meeting. Sometimes it does, other times, not so much.

There were a number of workstudy items that preceded the regular council meeting. It’s not always possible to listen in on those items.

The tail end of a discussion on homelessness was available when council member Karlee Meyers suggested finding a more humanitarian way to handle homelessness in lieu of the social issues associated with the homeless problem and the demanding and time-consuming paperwork that police are required to fill out. Mayor Russ Brown suggested an Ad Hock Committee to deal with the homeless issue and possible solutions, as there many facets to this problem. It seems that the council was kicking the can down the road, but Meyers pressed for an open council discussion so

that information is available to all.

Mayor Brown is determined to have an Ad Hoc Committee. The two can coexist peacefully and with some transparency.

As usual, there was an opportunity for both public and electronic communications by the public, with the two-minute restriction (as opposed to the 3-minute rule). Pat Gregory sent in an electronic communication asking why the City Manager (Chris Lopez) and Measure U Oversight Committee is not complying with Ordinance 1918 and why council members Krupa and Brown continue to ignore the Memo of Understanding in Resolution 4731. Both the items Ms. Gregory referred to can be found in a search at the city website.

A considerable amount of time was spent discussing a commercial project at Sanderson and Menlo Avenues. This project has been in the works for years. There are approximately 8.6 acres of land being developed for commercial use at this location. Why has it taken so

long to get it going? Part of the problem appears to be with various engineering obstacles delaying ribbon cutting. City Engineer Steve Loriso made a presentation on why there was a necessity to modify the conditions of approval for this property. The request for this additional resolution concerns flood control (an ongoing issue within Hemet). The developer, Marwan Alabass, is encouraging the modification with an intention to add some beautification to the designated area. Hemet should be concerned about flooding due to the increasing number of residential developments. The original plan was made in 1984 with later amendments in 2017.

Councilmember Meyers questioned why this modification was necessary when it appears it won’t really have an effect on current or future circumstances. The engineer stated that the resolution was prepared to the “letter of the law.”

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Governor Newsom’s Policing Advisors Announce Recommendations to Improve Police Response to Protests and Demonstrations

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overnor Gavin Newsom released recommendations from his policing advisors for improving police response to protests and demonstrations and a series of actions in response. The release of the report follows the Governor’s signing of a package of legislation last month to reform policing practices and tackle discrimination in the criminal and juvenile justice systems.

In response to the more than three-dozen recommendations, the Governor has directed the statewide Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) to modernize training and guidance for law enforcement to ensure that it prioritizes the

protection of First Amendment rights and to develop best practices for law enforcement to identify, monitor and strategically detain individuals suspected of inciting violence and destruction during protests and demonstrations.

Additionally, the recommendations encourage local law enforcement agencies to require all officers in direct contact with demonstrators to wear and activate body cameras; ensure the protection of journalists and legal observers; and identify and address the role of hate groups in disrupting protests and instigating

violence. Finally, the recommendations propose restrictions on the types of weapons and tactics that should be used during protests and demonstrations.

“The role of police officers in protests and demonstrations is to keep the peace, and facilitate the ability of protesters to demonstrate peacefully without infringing on their First Amendment rights,” said Governor Newsom. “Implementation of these recommendations will help ensure our law enforcement agencies are better

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The Governor signed a series of policing and criminal justice reform measures into law last month to tackle structural racism and systemic injustice."

SPEECH: In response, the Governor has directed changes in law enforcement guidance and training and encourages the Legislature and law enforcement agencies to review and implement other recommendations to protect and facilitate the rights of Californians to engage in peaceful protests and demonstrations. | Photo Source: of gov.ca.gov.

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alifornia is easing its coronavirus restrictions to allow up to three households to socialize outdoors, an expansion of rules aimed at people tempted to have even larger gatherings around Halloween, Thanksgiving and end-of-year holidays, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday.

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Three households can gather so long as they wear masks and follow other safety precautions designed to stem the spread of the virus, under the new guidelines from the California Department of Public Health. State health officials previously discouraged gatherings outside of a single household.

The goal is not to encourage larger gatherings, Newsom said, but to recognize the increasing

On Oct. 15, 1863

The C.S.S. Hunley, which would become the world's first successful combat submarine, sinks during a test run, killing its inventor and seven crewmembers. The Hunley was operated by a crew of eight -- one man steered while the other seven turned a crank that drove the ship's propeller.

On Oct. 16, 1923

Walt Disney and his brother Roy found the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio in Hollywood, California. With the 1928 release of "Steamboat Willie," the world was introduced to Mickey Mouse.

On Oct. 17, 1968

Olympic gold medalist Tommie Smith and bronze

pressure for get-togethers and provide ways for people to act appropriately. There's no limit on the number of people within any three households, though state officials say smaller is better.

Dr. Mark Ghaly, the state's Health and Human Services secretary, said the guidelines are meant to recognize that many close friends and relatives have been apart a long time and want to be

medalist John Carlos are forced to return their awards because they raised their fists in a black-power salute during the medal ceremony in Mexico City.

On Oct. 18, 1767

Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon complete their survey of the boundary between the colonies of Pennsylvania and Maryland, as well as areas that would become Delaware and West Virginia. The Mason-Dixon Line created the boundary at a northern latitude of 39 degrees and 43 minutes.

On Oct. 19, 1781

Hopelessly trapped at Yorktown, Virginia, British Gen. Lord Cornwallis surrenders, effectively bringing an end to the American Revolution. He surrendered 7,087 officers and men, 900 seamen, 144 cannons, 15

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together.

All such gatherings should be outdoors, although it's OK for guests to use indoor restrooms as long as they are frequently sanitized.

While much of the country and European nations are seeing a resurgence, coronavirus indicators in California are near their record

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galleys, a frigate and 30 transport ships. Pleading illness, he did not attend the surrender ceremony.

On Oct. 20, 1947

The notorious Red Scare kicks into high gear in Washington, as a Congressional committee begins investigating Communist influence in Hollywood.

Some witnesses -- including studio honcho Walt Disney -- gave the committee names of colleagues they suspected of being communists.

On Oct. 21, 1988 "Mystic Pizza," a romantic comedy starring Julia Roberts, Annabeth Gish and Lili Taylor as three young women who work at a pizza parlor in Mystic, Connecticut, opens in theaters.

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Aerial Tramway reopens after virus shutdown The popular Palm Springs Aerial Tramway has reopened after a long shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The first car began its 2½-mile ascent high into the San Jacinto Mountains on Friday morning.

The attraction was shut down in mid-March as part of the restrictions intended to slow the spread of the virus.

Each of the rotating cars can carry 80 passengers but under the reopening rules capacity will be limited to 12 passengers.

Masks are required and the tram cars' windows will remain open during the ride. The cars will be cleaned between each trip.

Tickets must be purchased online in advance.

The tramway opened in 1963, offering spectacular views of the Southern California mountains and desert. It underwent a major modernization about 20 years ago.

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Caregiver accused of killing elderly woman in accidental shooting A caregiver for an elderly woman was accused of accidentally shooting a gun while intoxicated, killing the woman, police said Saturday, Oct. 10.

Officers were called to a Hemet home at about 1:35 p.m. Friday after receiving a report that an elderly woman had been shot, Hemet Police Lt. Michael Arellano said.

Police said the woman’s caregiver, John Jowkar, 37, had been in the garage manipulating and disassembling several of his guns while intoxicated when one of them inadvertently fired off a shot that hit the woman.

The victim was taken to a hospital, but later died of her injuries.

Jowkar was arrested and booked into the Southwest Detention Center on suspicion of being in possession of a loaded firearm while under the influence, being in possession of a loaded firearm and a controlled substance, being a felon in possession of a firearm and being in possession of an unregistered firearm.

He remained jailed in lieu of $500,000 bail.

Cow abuse lawsuit against San Jacinto family based in fiction, lawyer says

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lawsuit alleging abuse of dairy cows at a San Jacinto farm, where an animal rights organization claims workers mistreat the bovines as part of their routine, is a “publicity stunt� that is rooted in fiction, an attorney for the defendants said Friday, Oct. 9. “These folks have been in the dairy business for many generations, starting in Holland centuries ago and coming to America more than 60 years ago,� defense attorney Stephen Larson told City News Service. “They live by the slogan, `Take care of the cows because they take care of us.�’ Last month, the nonprofit CARU Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals filed a civil complaint in Riverside County Superior Court against the Van Dam Family Dairy on Cottonwood Avenue, listing dozens of alleged acts of inhumane treatment.

The suit seeks an injunction against further operation of the farm and the removal of all cows from the property, which would put it out of business.

A status hearing is tentatively scheduled for March 29. “The abuse and neglect towards cows and calves

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The complaint alleges that calves “frequently die� from lack of care. But the thrust of the civil action was oriented to the treatment of the milk cows. “Employees of Dick Van Dam Dairy twist cows’ tails, kick and punch them, stick their fingers in the cows’ eyes, and find other ways to inflict pain on a daily basis for the purpose of causing the cows to move in and out of the narrow passageways and crowded metal gates of the milking parlor,� the complaint alleges. “The investigator documented dozens of instances of employees jabbing and beating the cows with splintered canes, including in their sensitive udders or faces.�

The suit alleges that “sometimes workers beat animals without any apparent goal,� seemingly for entertainment.

Larson called the allegations “manufactured and completely false.� “This is one of the cleanest, safest and best run dairy operations you’ll ever find,� the attorney told CNS. “This lawsuit is a publicity stunt, and I can promise you, the suit and the sentiments behind it will be thoroughly discredited. I fully anticipate there will be counter-claims.�

Larson said the Van Dam family has always been

transparent and voluntarily participates in audits and inspections conducted under the National Dairy FARM Program. “The Van Dam Family Dairy always passes with flying colors,� he said. “This is a wonderful family. Their house is right there on the farm. It’s not some distant corporation.�

He addressed several of the allegations directly, saying the calves and cows are checked every few hours, whether they’re in the pasture or a pen. “Everything that happens is part of life on the farm.

Do they have stillborn calves? Yes. But people who don’t live on a farm can easily misinterpret what is happening,� Larson said. “There are 1,500 to 1,600 cows in different stages of life. And every single one of them is inspected.�

He suggested the investigation and complaint were part of a smear campaign and said his clients were being “dragged through the mud.� “The duplicitous way this is being done is an outrage,�

Larson said. “It’s really wrong, and it’s one case I’m really looking forward to.�

The suit is permitted under a provision of the California Corporations Code which allows a nonprofit organization to represent the rights of animals.

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exposed through the investigation demonstrate this is not just a single employee or incident, but company-wide practices condoned by management,�

CARU spokesman Stephen Wells alleged. “The industry wants to keep the truth hidden, because they know the public would not tolerate the conditions animals endure.�

A unidentified volunteer with the nonprofit Animal Outlook got a job at the farm as a milker in September 2019, with the specific intent of documenting alleged abuse of the cows. In the ensuing two months, the woman took photos and video while on the job. She turned the material over to CARU last November and provided statements that were used to initiate the legal action, according to court papers.

None of the photographs submitted in the suit depict cows being hit, bloodied or otherwise tormented. However, the complaint narrative conveys as much. “The investigation revealed a pattern of widespread abuse and gross neglect,� according to the complaint.

The plaintiffs allege the farm operators are concerned only with milk production, and anything that slows that down — including a sick newborn calf — is

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

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ATTEMPT MURDER/FALSE IMPRISONMENT/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INCIDENT DATE: October 9, 2020

On Friday, October 9, 2020, at 12:22 PM, deputies assigned to the Colorado River Station investigated a reported domestic violence incident that occurred in the 18000 block of Maple Drive in the unincorporated area of Blythe known as Mesa Verde. The victim had extensive injuries consistent with an assault. Further investigation identified Manuel Gomez, 23, of Blythe, as the suspect. A search warrant was authored and served at the location, and evidentiary items related to the incident were recovered. Gomez was subsequently arrested without incident.

He was booked into the Blythe Jail for attempt murder, false imprisonment, and felony domestic battery.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is asking anyone with additional information regarding this investigation to contact Investigator Morelock at (760) 921-7900 and reference incident #A202830018. Callers can remain anonymous.

Citizens may also submit an anonymous tip using the Sheriff's CrimeTips online form.

For media inquiries regarding this incident please contact the Media Informa- MANUEL GOMEZ | Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. tion Bureau.

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POSSESSION OF A CONCEALED FIREARM IN A VEHICLE INCIDENT DATE: October 11, 2020

On Sunday, October 11, 2020, at 2:57 A.M., members of the Moreno Valley Station’s Special Enforcement Team conducted an occupied vehicle check in the 24000 block of Sunnymead Boulevard, in the city of Moreno Valley. Deputies contacted, Michael Winns, a 29-year-old resident of Moreno Valley and documented criminal street gang member. Winns gave deputies consent to search his vehicle. A subsequent search of Winns’ vehicle revealed a loaded semi-automatic handgun underneath the driver’s seat.

Winns was taken into custody and charged with Possession of a Concealed Firearm in a vehicle, Possession of a Loaded Firearm in Public, and Possession of an Unregistered Firearm. Winns was booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center.

Any information is encouraged to contact Deputy Joe Smith at (951) 486-6700.

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lows. Hospitalizations are at their lowest level since early April and those in intensive care at their second-lowest level since officials began keeping track in late March.

The rate of positive tests has been hovering at 2.6% for two weeks.

California has recorded about 850,00 positive tests and has seen more than 16,500 deaths. The number of weekly cases has flattened after a precipitous drop from peak levels during the summer. Average daily deaths have been falling

and were at 60 for the most recent seven days.

Newsom said officials want to keep the numbers low.

"We are entering into the holidays, but also we're entering into part of the year where things cool down and people are more likely to congregate back indoors in settings that put their physical proximity and likelihood of transmission and transmitting disease at higher risk," he said.

Even the less restrictive guidelines advise that it's best to stick to the same three households over time.

"Participating in multi-

ple gatherings with different households or groups is strongly discouraged," the department said in the guidance released late Friday.

People can gather under awnings, roofs or shade structures so long as at least three sides are open to outdoor breezes. Gatherings should be two hours or less to reduce the risk of transmission.

Guests who aren't from the same household must socially distance and food should not be shared. Masks should be worn except when people are eating or drinking. Singing, chanting

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and shouting "are strongly discouraged" because those activities increase the release of respiratory droplets and fine aerosols. Hand sanitizer or a place to wash hands must be available.

People who are sick or medically vulnerable should not attend. Those who come down with coronavirus-like symptoms within 48 hours should notify the others who attended, and the host or organizer should keep track of who attended so they can be notified.

In late August the state implemented a new system for reopening at the county level. Forty-two of the

state's 58 counties now have moved out of the most restrictive level and can offer such things as indoor dining and mall shopping.

The Walt Disney Co. is among businesses and individuals urging Newsom and state health officials to come up with rules allowing for the reopening of amusement parks. Disney officials recently announced they are laying off 28,000 workers because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Newsom said his administration is sending teams to inspect theme parks with an eye to eventually allowing reopenings. But he said the

guidelines may draw a distinction between massive theme parks that amount to "small cities" and draw visitors from around the world, and smaller parks that may draw from a particular region and are less likely to lead to widespread transmission.

For most people, the new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks.

For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia and death.

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Meyers went on to express concerns about the water flow, as did council member Perciful. Councilwoman Krupa attempted to clarify Loriso’s presentation. She wanted to know why this wasn’t included in the initial plan. There was momentary contention when Meyers questioned the viability of Loriso’s presentation. He stated, “I’m an engineer.” She deferred to his education.

Flooding and water flow are an ongoing issue with multiple residential developments being approved for Hemet.

Infrastructure becomes a primary issue. Another consideration is that Loriso came in “after the fact.” Developer Marwan Alabass, approached the podium, explaining that due to a steady stream of engineers, this was an issue that had not been adequately addressed. This is an example of Hemet employees rotating in and out on a steady basis. Believe it or not, there were no public comments made on this resolution. That seemed odd since flooding is such a contentious issue with Hemet residents. The council ultimately passed this resolution unanimously.

A happier moment came with Mayor Russ Brown’s reading of a proclamation on Fire Prevention. The first Presidential procla-

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equipped to respond safely to protests and demonstrations and reinforce the values of community partnership, de-escalation, and restraint.”

The policing advisors are Ron Davis, a former East Palo Alto police chief who also served as the head of the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services during the Obama Administration, and Lateefah Simon, a current director and president of BART and president of the Akonadi Foun-

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mation of Fire Prevention Week was made in 1925 by President Calvin Coolidge.

This is the longest-running public safety proclamation in U.S. history. Cooking fires are the primary culprit in residential fires. An emphasis was put on having an escape plan.

A second proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month was given by Mayor Russ Brown.

Sadly, no one was present to receive the proclamation. That sends a concerning message to the public at large. Domestic violence awareness month was first introduced back in 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic violence.

Moving forward to the Investment Portfolio.

Hemet Treasurer Ms.Oltman is almost never present to update the council. A monthly report is submitted for the council’s perusal. This particular report was as of July, 2020. Here we are in October. We need more accountability.

Council has to vote on whether or not to accept the report. They almost always vote to accept, usually unanimously (as was the case at this meeting). There is a committee set up to oversee the Investment Portfolio, but we have yet to hear a report at the public level.

As a matter of fact, during the discussion of committee reports, the Investment

Oversight Committee never came up. I can tell you that the interest rates we receive are horrifying. The feds are granting a whopping 0% on investments. As for all other investments, you’ll be lucky to see 3% or more. In addition, not all investments are granted. That is a bit of a concern. I’m not the Treasurer and Accounting was not my major in college. It’s absolutely essential we vote on November 3, 2020. We have two candidates on the ballot and hopefully, we will see more public representation and transparency.

The 2nd report is called the Warrant Register. That report is a little easier to digest. If you have computer access, you can view that report online at the City of Hemet website. Look at the agendas and minutes of council meetings to find the reports. It’s there for all to see. It took a little perusing to get the hang of the Warrant Register, but it’s not all that difficult. Hemet spends a lot of money on benefits. Hemet spends a lot of money on everything.

The operating expenses are generally realistic, but some others are questionable. The council voted to accept this report. It’s not clear whether any councilmember actually looked at the report.

As a side note, if, in the future, you are seriously considering running for a seat on the city council, be

prepared to spend hours and hours doing the job for very little money. It’s a ton of work with few rewards. You must have a heart for service.

Towards the end of the meeting, there is what’s called a “consent calendar.”

Generally speaking, items come up in council that needs repeated action. That explains why it may take tedious hours to approve something. With a consent item, it can generally be handled in one swift action. A councilmember can request more time with an item and occasionally, that happens. This is a lesson in how councils work.

The city regularly receives grant opportunities. Generally speaking, the grants are useful. This particular grant is in the amount of $29,031.

According to a staff report that was presented to the council, (direct quote) “the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions.

The Federal Justice Assistance Grant allows states, tribes, and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their own needs and conditions. The Hemet Police Department has submitted the annual sub-grantee application for the 2020 JAG Grant to the Fiscal Agent, Riv-

erside Police Department (City of Riverside). ANALYSIS: The JAG Program - Local Solicitation is a one-time grant award that requires no local match funds. The Police Department has determined that the most appropriate use of this grant is to partially fund the year two subscription of our newly installed Flock Safety ALPR Camera System. This item will serve as public notice and allow the public to comment on the JAG Grant.

Coordination will be needed with the Finance Department to establish an expenditure account.” I could not have said it better. It won’t cost Hemet a dime and will make a difference.

The city is exploring ways in which to fully or almost fully open up to the public, including the library, which comes with its own particular problems. A discussion took place as regards City Hall being a drop-off point for ballots. The city will make information available as they decide what is appropriate in terms of public safety and guaranteeing the integrity of the ballot. You may visit the city’s website for more information. The city is pretty good about sending out press releases to various outlets and social media.

One of the more enlightening comments came during city council reports.

Riverside County Hab-

it Conservation Agency (RCHCA) designated that the species of the month is the Black Swift bird, approximately 7” in length with wings that are longer than its body and nests in the San Jacinto Mountains, migrating annually at least 1,000 miles to South America.

One of the more annoying items to come to the floor was a resolution approving a Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of $37,500 for ongoing maintenance of city-owned vacant properties. An attempt was made during public comments by a view to ask why it was necessary for supplemental appropriations when there several contracts for maintenance. There was no mention of maintaining vacant properties and one would assume vacant properties would be included with other properties. Councilmember Krupa stated privately that she would look into that.

Another grant! There was a resolution to accept the 2020 Federal Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $32,257[AS1].

Monday, September 28, 2020, the Infrastructure Committee met for the first time. All appointed members were present. Their main action was to appoint Carole Kendrick as chair.

Street improvements are high on the list.

dation.

Chief Davis and Ms. Simon worked with Professor Jack Glaser of the Goldman School of Public Policy and Administration staff on the recommendations following a series of convenings across the state with numerous stakeholders, including law enforcement, local government, legislative leaders, youth, civil rights advocates, community-based organizations, mental health experts and journalists. The Governor asked the advisors to provide recommendations for improving law enforcement response to protests and

demonstrations and for ensuring that California’s new use of force laws are well implemented. The recommendations released focus on protests and demonstrations. Recommendations related to the new use of force laws will be released in the coming weeks.

“It has been a true honor to work with Lateefah Simon and the outstanding team at the Governor’s Office. The recommendations we are providing to the Governor reflect the best practices from the field to ensure law enforcement effectively and safely facilitate First Amendment protected

demonstrations and protests in a manner consistent with both the Constitution and the high standards and values of California. I applaud Governor Newsom for his leadership and continual commitment to ensuring all Californians are treated equal under the law,” said Chief Davis.

“Dissent and protests are as American as apple pie.

The right to peacefully assemble is a fundamental one that we hold dear. This moment of national reckoning on racial justice will be defined by the impassioned voices for reform and leaders who respond coura-

geously. I applaud Governor Newsom for working to protect our First Amendment rights and his commitment to moving California forward,” said Ms. Simon.

These recommendations follow the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis in May, and that of other unarmed Black people at the hands of police, and the global protests and demonstrations that ensued.

Governor Newsom held meetings across the state with faith and community leaders, elected officials and small business owners, all to discuss racism, systemic injustice and how we

move forward as a state. The Governor also directed the POST Commission to stop training police officers on the carotid hold.

Governor Newsom last month signed a series of bills into law initiating critical criminal justice, juvenile justice and policing reforms in California, including banning the carotid restraint, requiring the Attorney General to conduct investigations into officer-involved shootings of unarmed individuals that result in death and legislation that reforms the juvenile justice system to put more emphasis on rehabilitation and education.

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Mike Perciful Runs for Re-Election to The Hemet City Council RUSTY STRAIT | SENIOR REPORTER

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’ve interviewed Mike before, so I knew a little bit about him. He was always willing to fill me in on things if I called with an issue. Very sociable but not the usual politician with all the answers before you asked a question. This interview took place in his realty offices on East Florida Avenue.

Q. What compels you to run for a second term on the city council?

A. To be able to continue doing the good things that I started out doing the first four years.

Q. What are those good things?

A. Bringing some more development to this community, raising the standards for the level of professionalism in our staff, getting more cops hired and keeping our fire department up to date.

Q. How do you plan to do that?

A. If you noticed the most recent budget recently passed, 3-2 vote, mind you, defunded the police department.

Q. Actually defunded?

A. Correct.

Q. So where are they putting the Measure U money?

A. They are not putting it anywhere. Just keeping it in Measure U. Remember it is 3 against 2 on the council in many votes. You know I was a cop before I came on the council.

Q. Are you prejudice in regards to this situation?

A. No. The police are prejudice against ignorance. I say that because there is no reason why anybody should be ignorant, especially with the speed of modern technology.

Q. The cell phone will provide information in seconds that we used to spend hours searching for in the library.

A. Just like that, from multiple sources. I don’t get my information from one source. I get it from multiple sources. You may pick up information from one that you don’t get from another, back to the defunding issue. The police are expected to do a lot and they do. They go in and save a life one minute and the next, have to deal with gang members and then have to deal with some-

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one who is involved in a car crash.

Q. Also, there are the social issues.

A. Correct, issues that are forced upon them.

Q. By whom?

A. Let me think. Forced upon them by politicians in Sacramento. Hemet has been under audit. I read the audit report for the State of California and the whole premise behind AB109 was to relieve the high-risk budget of the Department of Corrections. It is the game they are playing in Sacramento.

Placing that burden on our local law enforcement and they are now having to deal with it. Homelessness, in and of itself, is not a crime.

It is just that there is a lot of criminal activity associated with it.

Q. Shouldn’t that be a social issue?

A. It should be. These people out on the streets, they have families somewhere.

Why aren’t their families stepping up? They put it on other people because they don’t want to deal with it.

Q. I’ve been told that some of the street people don’t want help. They’re glad to be on the streets because it relieves them of responsibilities.

A. Trust me, I get it. I’ve helped some people back into a normal life, given them counsel and they have completely turned their lives around and were grateful at the end of the day, but let me tell you, it took nine months to cultivate a relationship with those individuals. They don’t trust anybody because they are not to that place in their life where they needed help. They weren’t in their own mindset, ready to get the health they needed.

Q. Are you still battling the State over the median?

A. No. I’m not on the

ad-hoc committee anymore. That’s between the Mayor and Linda Krupa now. When I was elected in 2016, there were years gone by when previous councils failed to address the issue.

Q. Did they drop the ball?

A. They certainly did, so I was left to pick up the pieces and fight for our residents. Cal-trans has a right to do with their property as they will. As a realtor, I believe in property rights. The reality, however, is it had a negative impact on our local businesses. The conversations I had with their representatives I had with their representatives fell on deaf ears. They really weren’t interested in our problems.

Ultimately they did what they wanted. We were concerned about rear-end collisions. The guy from CalTrans said, “I would rather have rear-end collisions than head-on collisions.” Funny he should have said that because there was a rear-end collision at Florida Avenue and Warren Road where the driver of the car rear-ended and his passenger were killed. I’m sure the families of those two people were killed would disagree with his statement.

Q. We have a lot of crime in Hemet. I spoke to a Hemet Police Officer who told me that crime in Hemet was almost out of control. What can be done about our crime problem?

A. Ultimately, when it comes down to crime, a lot of it is opportunity. So when we see the Governor kicking people out of prison for COVID reasons, and they are not just kicking out a drug user, they are kicking violent people out. Look at a recent arrest of a homicide suspect. He was arrested in Los Angeles within hours of killing somebody - he was a parolee who had just been released from prison for as-

Q. How do you address that?

A. We should use Measure U money to do what it was intended to do. We need more cops hired. When I was first elected, I discussed this with Chief Dave Brown and with Robb Webb and more recently, with our new Chief, Eddie Cruz. It is that we’re competing for a small pool of people that are in a hiring frenzy also. If I could go to work for Murrieta PD and get paid well and not have to work hard versus coming to Hemet, get paid a decent wage and have to work hard, what do you think I would do?

Q. I would assume you would choose Murrieta.

A. So it comes down to the question, why does Hemet have more crime than surrounding areas?

Demographics plays a lot into that. We live in a lower-income area and I think income plays a big part in criminal activity.

Q. Something I rarely hear about and it is serious.

We are no longer just a bedroom community. We have an influx of young people and they bring with them the problems that young people have.

A. Of course. And that’s where demographics play a big hand in the crime game.

It is a broad spectrum that factor in. When I moved to Hemet 20 years ago the median age was 50.

Q. When I moved here 40 years ago, it was 65, now it is approximately 38.

A. Why do people come to Hemet? California has become very expensive.

However, Hemet is more affordable. You can buy a 3 bedroom, 2 bath house in Hemet, a 1500 square foot house for $300,000. That same house today in Menifee will cost $50,000 more and that same house in Murrieta is $100,000 more.

Go to San Francisco and the median price is $1,500,000.

That’s why people come to Hemet. Affordability. We’ve got State Legislators passing laws to create mandates on cities, which makes it diffi-

cult for cities to do things that we can’t get out of, while more affluent cities get waivers. They don’t have to worry about affordable housing.

Hemet is already affordable.

Q. Rent Control is on the ballot this year. Any thoughts?

A. I dislike it. I’m a realtor.

It is all about real property rights. You look at cities with rent controls. Rent prices are higher because the market is not dictating what the rent should be. They are artificially inflated. Here’s where the problem lies. If the government mandates lower rents, it lessons the property owner’s ability to be able to make improvements, so the government mandates earthquake retrofits for big apartment buildings. The rents have been artificially lower, so the owners are not able to come up with the money to do those improvements. So, they have to sell out by creating lower standards of property quality. I look at property as a progression and then a regression. Say you have a young family moving into a lower rent. As they move up in education or a higher income, they progress into something bigger that is more expensive. If you have the “bigger” that is artificially deflated in price, the person living in that deflated rental doesn’t move up because the rent is cheaper where he is and satisfies his needs, blocking the person moving up from doing so. So he is stuck in place. So it creates more of a housing problem than it fixes.

Q. It is no secret that sex trafficking occurs in this town. What can be done about it?

A. The people that I know and those that I associate with know that there is a problem and they’re doing what they can to address the problem.

I’m a believer and I do a lot of praying for our community. I pray for the people involved in that sordid trade, or get caught up in it. Our police department needs the support and the resources to do something about it. We have special teams in our police department that are part of a regional task force; they are able to utilize not just local

resources, but regional and some federal task forces to be able to go after that. I have great respect for our police department. I see the good job they do. They would do even better if we were able to hire more police officers.

Another thing, our police department has cameras now that identify stolen cars, so if you come to Hemet in a stolen car, you’re going to jail.

Q. What is wrong with the current majority on the council?

A. I can only speak for myself. As far as when the agenda comes out and I know some of these agendas are stacked. Not our current one, but the last one was some 800 pages of information, and I go through it line by line because I know the devil is always in the details, so it is important what the details of these things are to be able to make an informed decision.

The betterment of Hemet is important to me because it benefits all of us in the community. It is important we do the right thing for the right reasons.

Q. If we get a new majority on the council, what do you think will change?

A. There will be more accountability from staff. Understand that the council as a whole doesn’t disagree on everything. There are a lot of things that get passed 5-0.

Everybody has a reason why they vote yes or no on an issue. There have been a lot of things I voted no on. I know there are some other council members who never vote no.

The whole Measure U situation came up when I first ran for the council. I talked to the powers to be that put together the whole Measure U. Their concerns were accountability and transparency. Karlee and I have tried to provide that. Now we’re being demonized for it. Unfortunately, Karlee has taken the brunt of the criticism.

Q. What other changes do you see down the road with a different majority?

A. Community development and economic development is important to me, so I have been trying to get

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OPINION

Thursday | October 15 - 21, 2020

THE POLITICAL NOTEBOOK From the Democrats of Hemet-San Jacinto

THE TRAIN The following analogy, entitled “The Train,” was posted on Facebook by a friend with the notation “Author Unknown.”

THE TRAIN: At birth, we boarded the train and met our parents, and we believe they will always travel by our side. As time goes by, other people will board the train; and they will be significant i.e., our siblings, friends, children, strangers and even the love of your life.

However, at some station, our parents will step down from the train, leaving us on this journey alone. Others will step down over time and leave a permanent vacuum. Some, however, will go so unnoticed that we don’t realize they vacated their seats. This train ride will be full of joy, sorrow, fantasy, expectations, hellos, goodbyes, and farewells. Success consists of having a good relationship with all passengers requiring that we give the best of ourselves.

The mystery to everyone is: We do not know at which station we ourselves will step down. So, we must live in the best way, love, forgive, and offer the best of who we are. It is important to do this because when the time comes for us to step down and leave our seat empty, we should leave behind beautiful memories for those who will continue to travel on the train of life.

I wish you a joyful journey for the coming years on your train of life. Reap success, give lots of love and be happy. More importantly, thank God for the journey!

Lastly, I want to thank you for being one of the passengers on my train!

Another analogy using a train would be to relate the train to our American political journey. The journey began well over 200 years ago. It has passed through periods of progress and achievement as well as trials and tribulations. The journey began with demonstrations like the Boston Tea Party and periods of war, many wars. Indeed, if you are old enough to be reading this article, you have been witness to war.

Some of the wars were thrust upon us like WWII and some, like Vietnam were of our own making. Through our decisions, we control some of the route taken, but often the circumstances of our journey is chosen by others. The conductor controls the train.

The American journey has had some incredible conductors.

Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves and set us in the direction of equality for all, a destination we have not yet reached.

Franklin Roosevelt brought us out of the Great Depression and led us to victory in World War II. John F. Kennedy set us on a destination to the moon and beyond, a work still in progress. The American people selected those leaders, those conductors. We are now at perhaps the most juncture in the history of our American journey. Our current conductor has chosen a route to chaos, isolation and hatred. In a sense, our train, our democracy, is on a path to destruction. If a different path is not chosen, our democracy may not survive. Now we are choosing the conductor for the next four years.

We must choose a conductor that will bring Americans together, to provide all Americans a living wage, will keep us on the track toward equality for all, provide all Americans access to health care, rebuild our international alliances, jump start a failing economy.

We need Joe Biden as our conductor for the next four years.

And we need to provide him with a congress that will support him. Don’t let our American train be derailed.

Dick Gale, President of Hemet-San Jacinto Democrats

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our City Manager, not just Chris Lopez, but also the two previous City Managers, to make it easier for new businesses to come to Hemet.

I want the City of Hemet to have arms wide open and say, “Come to Hemet and get open.” Time is money and if we drag our feet, they are going to go someplace else. Every city is a business and they compete with one another for new business and if you have a consumer who wants to purchase business services, they’re going to choose the one that is the easiest. Why do you think Walmart and Amazon do so well?

Q. We have three governments in this valley; San Jacinto, Hemet and Riverside County. Why don’t they unite or have a joint community agreement?

A. San Jacinto wants to be in control.

Q. And Hemet wants to be in control. I know Andrew Kotyuk very well and he seems to have done a lot of good on the council in San Jacinto. They seem to be moving forward faster than Hemet. Why is that?

A. They are half the size of Hemet.

Q. San Jacinto has the third-largest growth in Riverside County today.

A. They are growing faster. Our current staff at city hall are the gatekeepers to new businesses coming to Hemet. I want to be able to make it so developers want to develop here.

Q. Going back to my earlier question, why aren’t we attracting manufacturing to Hemet?

A. It is 15 miles from Hemet to

the 215 freeway. It is 12 miles to the 10 freeway and it is stop and go. To answer your question. We are not a transportation hub as far as efficiently move traffic. The Highway 79 re-alignment was a priority and we didn’t get it as a priority.

Q. Now we have the mid-county highway coming.

A. That’s in San Jacinto.

Q. It is coming to this area?

A. Hey, Hemet’s open for business. We’ve got plenty of land.

Q. We used to have a guy that went to all the business expos and he brought new business to Hemet. It is good investment money. Why do we not have someone doing that today?

A. The same as why wouldn’t we have a good grant writer on staff because the benefit outweighs the cost. So, what we need is a distribution program going; I mean to get the products in and out. We’ve got to be able to entice to get new business here but we don’t need to give away the farm. Affordable housing is a great thing we have to offer.

That solves the problem of having to commute. There are plenty of opportunities here in Hemet and we just have to inform manufacturing that we are a family community with more to offer than other cities.

During this interview, I found Mike to be pleasant, sociable and ready to go at it with me. I found him knowledgeable and dedicated to the city of Hemet, which he has adopted as his hometown. I spoke to some other Realtors before having this get-together with Mike and discovered that he is well-liked in the real estate community. He is not a yes or no interviewee. He took the time to include all the details and then some. I make no judgments.

That’s up to you, the voters.

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he high price of prescription drugs makes good election year politics. Until the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg muddied the future of the Affordable Care Act, drug prices were the major health policy issue going forward —outside of COVID-19.

Government inaction over the high price of prescription medicines resonates with voters who are unable to keep up with constantly rising prices for their drugs.

In many parts of the country, rival candidates for Congress are playing up their prescription drug bona fides in ways I have not seen before. High drug prices are making for good politics.

In Maine, for example, Sen. Susan Collins touts a bill she passed that allows local pharmacies to counsel patients about more affordable options for their prescriptions. Her rival Sara Gideon says drug companies spend millions in Washington and keep getting their way, and promises she’ll work for her constituents — “not the drug companies.” In Montana, Republican Sen. Steve Daines, says he was “taking on Big Pharma to lower prescription drug prices” while his rival, Gov. Steve Bullock accuses Daines of giving “billions in tax breaks to them while blocking lower prices for you.”

In Arizona rivals for a Senate seat, too, have embraced drug prices as a talking point, with Republican incumbent Martha McSally “taking on China and the big pharmaceutical companies to make sure prescription drugs are safe, affordable, and made in America,” as her ad puts it. Mark Kelly, the former astronaut running against her, is more specific, saying, “Washington politicians look the other way after taking millions from drug companies.

Drug companies protect their profits, and those politicians, they protect their careers.” Kelly says he isn’t taking “a dime” from any corporate PAC, and says he’ll push for Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices with drug makers and make cheaper generic drugs more available.

And in northern Minnesota, Democrat Quinn Nystrom is running for Congress with an ad that tells viewers she went to Canada to bring back insulin for a fraction of what drug companies charge here, “but Pete Stauber (her rival) went to Washington and voted against making health care prescription drugs more affordable.”

She’s referring to the stalled House bill that called for Medicare to directly negotiate prices with drug companies.

Drug prices are a big issue in Minnesota, says 47-year-old Travis Paulson of Eveleth, a small town in the state’s far north.

Paulson has been a Type 1 diabetic since he was 14, and serves as the managing director of the Northern Minnesota Advocacy Group, which helps Minnesotans get drugs in Canada. Since the pandemic, however, he and thousands of others using Canadian drugs have had to pay far higher prices in the U.S.

Earlier this year the Minnesota legislature passed legislation that requires drug companies to make a 30-day emergency supply of insulin available to those with an urgent need and unable to afford their medication, with a copay of no more than $35. The law was passed after the widely reported death of Minnesota resident Alec Smith, a 26-year old Type 1 diabetic who died in 2017 because he couldn’t afford his insulin. The law was slated to take effect July 1, but the drug industry sued on that day, asking a federal court to declare the law unconstitutional and prevent the state from enforcing it. “They did something I didn’t think was possible,” said Gov. Tim Waltz. “They’re more hated than COVID-19.” The law is still in effect while the challenge continues. “It had to be rewritten several times as the industry picked it apart,” Paulson said.

“It was extremely hard to pass this bill,” Paulson told me. “Minnesota has become a proving ground for what can get passed and what can’t. If they can stop us here, they can use the law to stop other states too.” Paulson himself has been featured in an ad made by the advocacy group Patients for Affordable Drugs, which has launched a seven-figure election season ad blitz this month in 15 states.

David Mitchell, who heads Patients for Affordable Drugs, told me, “We want to do everything in our power to ensure drug prices are part of the election. We are calling on people nationally in ads in 15 key states to vote for candidates who will stand up to Big Pharma and fight for lower drug prices.”

The pain and worry voiced by participants in Mitchell’s ad campaign are real. It’s hard to say the same of the various proposals President Donald Trump has announced over the past weeks to remedy one of the worst side effects of prescription drugs — super high prices. The president’s proposals appear to be little more than symbolic political gestures in the run-up to the election, designed to distract from the unchanged political realities.

Part of the actual political reality in this case includes strong measures to lower the price of drugs, like those outlined in the prescription drug legislation passed by the U.S. House a year ago. That measure called for Medicare to negotiate prices with the drug industry, a method used by many other countries to keep drug prices low. However, the consensus among academics and others who follow drug price legislation is that Americans won’t get relief from high drug prices any time soon.

“My general view is that it is very hard to fix drug pricing in the U.S. Announcements that don’t get implemented do nothing for patients.” — Dr. Peter Bach, Center for Health Policy Outcomes at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

The three orders Trump announced at the end of July would allow some drugs to be imported from Canada; make changes in the way discounts negotiated by pharmacy benefit managers are passed on to Medicare ben-

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SUSAN ABRAM | Courtesy photo. eficiaries; and require government-sponsored dispensaries to make insulin and epinephrine available to low-income patients who don’t have health insurance or they have insurance with high copays. Columnist Michael Hiltzik of the Los Angeles Times points out that those dispensaries already make those drugs effectively free to patients with incomes below the poverty line.

At the time the president said he had a fourth order up his sleeve but wanted to first meet with the drug companies. “We may not need to implement the fourth executive order,” he said at the time, calling it “a very tough order.”

In mid September, however, Trump announced that the fourth order was necessary after all. It repealed the older order calling for Medicare to pay the same price for Part B drugs based on what other developed nations pay and replaced it with one that would include Part B and Part D drugs as well — the drugs Medicare beneficiaries buy themselves at the pharmacy. Under this arrangement Medicare could refuse to pay for drugs in the U.S. that cost more than what a group of other countries were paying for the same drugs. This solution is sometimes referred to as international reference pricing or “most favored nations” policy.

Academics who specialize in drug pricing policy are not betting that drug prices will fall any time soon. In fact, they continue to rise. Good Rx, a company that tracks drug prices, found that in July 42 drugs increased their prices by an average of 3.3% in July, an increase over the previous year.

“An executive order does not necessarily do anything. They lack pretty critical details, and the actual rules do not exist.” — Loren Adler, associate director of the USC-Brookings Schaeffer Initiative for Health Policy Law professors Rachel Sachs of Washington University School of Law and Nicholas Bagley of the University of Michigan School of Law, writing in New England Journal of Medicine, note other problems with the president’s approach — particularly allowing states to import drugs from Canada. They argue, for example, that the Department of Health and Human Services “has offered very limited guidance to the states on how they might show that importation will reduce costs,” and the order raises questions of feasibility and legality. They conclude that the administration’s other executive actions on drug pricing appear to be “political theater designed to mollify the public and restive states without overly antagonizing the pharmaceutical industry.”

“An executive order does not necessarily do anything,” Loren Adler, associate director of the USC-Brookings Schaeffer Initiative for Health Policy, told me.

“They lack pretty critical details, and the actual rules do not exist.”

Dr. Peter Bach, who directs the Center for Health Policy Outcomes at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, is also dubious of the president’s executive orders. “My general view is that it is very hard to fix drug pricing in the U.S.,” he told me. “Announcements that don’t get implemented do nothing for patients.”

On Thursday, though, the president made yet another surprise announcement. He promised to send some 33 million seniors a $200 drug discount card presumably to be used to defray some of

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PET. TO ADMIN. ESTATE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILED COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PETER ALDANA ASSESSOR-COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER R-202009957 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BEACHLINE APPAREL at 46235 TIMBERMINE LANE, TEMECULA, CA 92592 Name of County where business is located: RIVERSIDE Registrant(s): 2a.

KELLY ERIN REILE 46235 TIMBERMINE LANE, TEMECULA, CA 92592. 2b. JASON CHRISTOPHER REILE 46235 TIMBERMINE LN, TEMECULA, CA 92592. This business is conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/11/20. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 or the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant signature/ KELLY REILE This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 09/29/2020 NOTICE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THIS STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE).

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. Published in The Hemet Chronicle: 10/01/2020, 10/08/2020, 10/15/2020, 10/22/2020. AFF#10009

A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE).

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. Published in The Hemet Chronicle: 10/08/2020, 10/15/2020, 10/22/2020, 10/29/2020. AFF#10011

Riverside County on 09/28/2020 NOTICE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THIS STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. Published in The Hemet Chronicle: 10/01/2020, 10/08/2020, 10/15/2020, 10/22/2020. AFF#10007

RD SUITE C, MENIFEE, CA 92584. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/1/2020. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 or the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant signature/LAURA CAROLINA GONZALES This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 10/07/2020 NOTICE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THIS STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. Published in The Hemet Chronicle: 10/15/2020, 10/22/2020, 10/29/2020, 11/05/2020. AFF#10017

100, TEMECULA, CA 92591.

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court.

If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

J. STANLEY TEIXERIA - #166456 ATTORNEY AT LAW: 1233 W. SHAW AVENUE, SUITE 100, FRESNO, CA, 93711.

Published in The Hemet and San Jacinto Chronicle: 10/15/2020, 10/22/2020, 10/29/2020 AFF#10014

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILED COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PETER ALDANA ASSESSOR-COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER R-202009736 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ABBIE VALLEY SOAP AND CANDLE CO at 25227 TURQUOISE LN, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92557 Name of County where business is located: RIVERSIDE Registrant(s): 2a. KATHERINE MICHELLE ABBOTT 25227 TURQUOISE LN, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92557. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/27/2020. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 or the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant signature/ KATHERINE ABBOTT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 09/22/2020 NOTICE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THIS STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. Published in The Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle: 9/24/2020, 10/01/2020, 10/08/2020, 10/15/2020. AFF#10002

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILED COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PETER ALDANA ASSESSOR-COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER R-202009955 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TWISTEES BY TEE at 42035 LIBERTY DR, HEMET, CA 92544 Name of County where business is located: RIVERSIDE Registrant(s): 2a. TOWANA MONIQUE HUFF 42035 LIBERTY DR, HEMET, CA 92544. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 or the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant signature/ TOWANA HUFF This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 09/29/2020 NOTICE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THIS STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILED COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PETER ALDANA ASSESSOR-COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER R-202010153 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GB POWERSPORTS CONSULTING at 42283 FABER CT, TEMECULA, CA 92592 Name of County where business is located: RIVERSIDE Registrant(s): 2a. GREG EARL BLACKWELL 42283 FABER CT, TEMECULA, CA 92592. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 or the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant signature/GREG E BLACKWELL This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 10/05/2020 NOTICE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THIS STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. Published in The Hemet Chronicle: 10/08/2020, 10/15/2020, 10/22/2020, 10/29/2020. AFF#10005

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILED COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PETER ALDANA ASSESSOR-COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER R-202010068 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TRANSPACIFIC DIRECT at 370 W. NICOLET STREET, BANNING, CA 92220 Name of County where business is located: RIVERSIDE Registrant(s): 2a. JAMES LEE GRAF 37O W. NICOLET STEET, BANNING, CA 92220. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 or the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant signature/JAMES L. GRAF This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 10/01/2020 NOTICE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THIS STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. Published in The Hemet Chronicle: 10/08/2020, 10/15/2020, 10/22/2020, 10/29/2020. AFF#10010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILED COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PETER ALDANA ASSESSOR-COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER R-202009895 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PINYON PINES REAL ESTATE at 60040 JERABOA ROAD, MOUNTAIN CENTER, CA 92561 Name of County where business is located: RIVERSIDE Registrant(s): 2a. LEONARD STEVEN BUSTOS 60040 JERABOA ROAD, MOUNTAIN CENTER, CA 92561. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 or the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant signature/LEONARD STEVEN BUSTOS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of

FICTITIOUSBUSINESSNAMESTATEMENT FILED COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PETER ALDANA ASSESSOR-COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER R-202009535 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ELECTRIC ANGEL BOUTIQUE at 220 S ELK ST SPC 115, HEMET, CA 92543 Name of County where business is located: RIVERSIDE Registrant(s): 2a. DEBORAH XAVIERA ESCOBAR 220 S ELK ST SPC 115, HEMET, CA 92543. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 or the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant signature/DEBORAH ESCOBAR This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 09/14/2020 NOTICE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THIS STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. Published in The Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle: 9/24/2020, 10/01/2020, 10/08/2020, 10/15/2020. AFF#10003 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILED COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PETER ALDANA ASSESSOR-COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER R-202010286 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 7-ELEVEN STORE #38382A at 43271 STATE HWY 74, HEMET, CA 92544 Name of County where business is located: RIVERSIDE Registrant(s): 2a. DASH RETAIL, INC. 1318 QUINCE ST., BEAUMONT CA, 92223.

This business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 or the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Registrant signature/ WASEEM BUTT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 10/07/2020 NOTICE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THIS STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. Published in The Hemet Chronicle: 10/15/2020, 10/22/2020, 10/29/2020, 11/05/2020.

AFF#10013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILED COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PETER ALDANA ASSESSOR-COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER R-202010273 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MENIFEE BARBER SHOP AND SHAVING PARLOR 30123 ANTELOPE RD SUITE C, MENIFEE, CA 92584.

Name of County where business is located: RIVERSIDE Registrant(s): 2a. LAURA CAROLINA GONZALES 30123 ANTELOPE

PET. TO ADMIN. ESTATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JESSIE MARIA CARLOS CASE NUMBER: PRMC2000671 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of JESSIE MARIA CARLOS. A Petition for Probate has been filed by JERRY MIKE CARLOS in the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside. The Petition for Probate requests that JERRY MIKE CARLOS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. AND/ OR The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: NOVEMBER 5, 2020, Time: 8:30AM Dept. T1. Address of Court: 41002 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 100, TEMECULA, CA 92591.

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court.

If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

JERRY MIKE CARLOS: 31500 GRAPE STREET, #111, LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92532.

Published in The Hemet and San Jacinto Chronicle: 10/01/2020, 10/08/2020, 10/15/2020 AFF#10004

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CECILIA MADELINE WISOTZKE CASE NUMBER: PRMC2000769 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of CECILIA MADELINE WISOTZKE. A Petition for Probate has been filed by MARJORIE PAREGIAN in the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside. The Petition for Probate requests that MARJORIE PAREGIAN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. AND/OR The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: DECEMBER 11, 2020, Time: 8:30AM Dept. T1. Address of Court: 41002 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE, SUITE

NAME CHANGE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE # COC2004170 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner, ABDULLA ALI ABDULLA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: ABDULLA ALI ABDULLA. Proposed Name: ABDULLA THIAB ABDULLA ALAJI. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: NOV 18, 2020. Time: 8:00AM Dept: C2. The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, 505 S. BUENA VISTA AVE., CORONA, CA 92882. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle. Dated: SEP 02, 2020. CHRISTOPHER B. HARMON, Judge of the Superior Court. Published in The Hemet Chronicle: 10/01/2020, 10/08/2020, 10/15/2020, 10/22/2020. AFF#10006

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE # MCC2001902 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner, TAWNY LEE HENDERSON MCWILLIAMS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: TAWNY LEE HENDERSON MCWILLIAMS. Proposed Name: TAWNY LEE HENDERSON. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: NOV 19, 2020.

Time: 8:00AM Dept: S101. The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, 30755D AULD ROAD, MURRIETA, CA 92563.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The Hemet Chronicle. Dated: SEP 28, 2020. BRADLEY O. SNELL, Judge of the Superior Court.

Published in The Hemet Chronicle: 10/01/2020, 10/08/2020, 10/15/2020, 10/22/2020. AFF#10008

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Stay home safe and enjoy some of our movie suggestions!

MURDER MYSTERY

1. Rear Window (1954) A wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder.

2. The Usual Suspects (1995) A sole survivor tells of the twisty events leading up to a horrific gun battle on a boat, which began when five criminals met at a seemingly random police lineup.

3. Dial M for Murder (1954) A former tennis player tries to arrange his wife's murder after learning of her affair.

VIOLENCE: Megan Thee Stallion (left) and Tory Lanez (right). Megan Thee Stallion penned an op-ed on the failure to protect Black women on the morning that rapper Lanez had his first court hearing for felony charges that he shot She writes in the New York Times Tuesday that she was shocked to become a victim of violence from a man on July 12. She said she at first kept quiet about being shot because she feared backlash, and that fear has been justified. Lanez, appearing by phone at his court hearing, did not enter a plea to two felony counts, and his lawyer declined comment. | Courtesy Photo / Wikipedia

Megan Thee Stallion op-ed calls for protecting Black women during an argument. If convicted, he could face a maximum sentence of about 23 years.

In her op-ed, she puts her shooting and its aftermath in the context of larger issues for Black women, “who struggle against stereotypes and are seen as angry or threatening when we try to stand up for ourselves and our sisters.”

“We deserve to be protected as human beings,” she writes. “And we are entitled to our anger about a laundry list of mistreatment and neglect that we suffer.”

Megan Thee Stallion has had a breakout run in the past two years that has put her among the biggest stars in hip-hop.

She was nominated for artist of the year at the MTV Video Music Awards, was the musical guest on the season premiere of “Saturday Night Live,” and her guest stint on the Cardi B song “WAP” helped turn the track — and music video — into a huge cultural phenomenon.

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Lanez's bail was set at $190,000, which was promptly posted, and he was ordered to make no contact with Megan Thee Stallion and to surrender any guns he owns. He has been free since he was briefly jailed after an arrest on suspicion of illegal weapon possession on the day of the shooting.

His attorney Shawn Holley declined comment afterward.

The day after he was charged, Lanez said on Twitter that “the truth will come to the light” and “a charge is not a conviction.”

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24 that he might tell his side of the story on social media later that night, he instead released a new album, “Daystar,” which currently sits at No. 10 on the Billboard album chart.

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n op-ed by Megan Thee Stallion on the need to protect Black women was published Tuesday as rapper Tory Lanez had his first court hearing on felony charges alleging he shot her.

“I was recently the victim of an act of violence by a man,” she wrote in the New York Times, without naming Lanez.

The op-ed was published shortly before a judge released him on bail and ordered him to stay away from her.

“After a party, I was shot twice as I walked away from him," she wrote about the attacker.

“We were not in a relationship. Truthfully, I was shocked that I ended up in that place.”

In the piece titled, “Why I Speak Up For Black Women,” the hip-hop star writes that “Black women are still constantly disrespected and disregarded in so many areas of life.”

In her first public comments on the matter since Lanez was charged Thursday, she explains why, on July 12, the night she was shot in the feet in the Hollywood Hills, she declined to tell police or otherwise publicize that her injuries were from gunfire.

“My initial silence about what happened was out of fear for myself and my friends,” she writes.

“Even as a victim, I have been met with skepticism and judgment. The way people have publicly questioned and debated whether I played a role in my own violent assault proves that my fears about discussing what happened were, unfortunately, warranted.”

Lanez, whose legal name is Daystar Peterson, made his court appearance by phone in Los Angeles on charges of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle. He said only “yes, your honor” to a series of questions from the judge and did not en-

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hen it comes to sympathetic figures, landlords aren't exactly at the top of the list. But they, too, have fallen on hard times, demonstrating how the coronavirus outbreak spares almost no one.

Take Shad Elia, who owns 24 single-family apartment units in the Boston area. He says government stimulus benefits allowed his hardhit tenants to continue to pay the rent. But now that the aid has expired, with Congress unlikely to pass a new package before Elec-

tion Day, they are falling behind.

Heading into a New England winter, Elia is worried about such expenses as heat and snowplowing in addition to the regular year-round costs, like fixing appliances and leaky faucets.

Elia wonders how much longer his lenders will cut him slack.

“We still have a mortgage. We still have expenses on these properties," he said. "But there comes a point where we will exhaust whatever reserves we have.

At some point, we will fall behind on our payments.

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The stakes are particularly high for small landlords, whether they own commercial properties, such as storefronts, or residential properties such as apartments. Many are borrowing money from relatives or dipping into their personal savings to meet their mortgage payments.

The big residential and commercial landlords have more options. For instance, the nation's biggest mall owner, Simon Property Group, is in talks to buy J.C. Penney, a move that would prevent the department store chain from going un-

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Michael Hamilton, a Los Angeles-based real estate partner at the law firm O’Melveny & Myers, said he expects to see more retail and other commercial landlords going to court to collect back rent as they get squeezed between lenders and tenants.

Residential landlords are also fighting back against a Trump administration eviction moratorium that protects certain tenants through the end of 2020. At least 26 lawsuits have been filed by property owners around the country in places such as Tennessee, Georgia and Ohio, many of them claiming the moratorium unfairly strains landlords' finances and violates their rights.

Apartment dwellers and other residential tenants in the U.S. owe roughly $25 billion in back rent, and that will reach nearly $70 billion by year's end, according to an estimate in August by

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An estimated 30 million to 40 million people in the U.S. could be at risk of eviction in the next several months, according to an August report by the Aspen Institute, a nonprofit organization.

Jessica Elizabeth Michelle, 37, a single mother with a 7-month-old baby, represents a growing number of renters who are afraid of being homeless once the moratorium on evictions ends.

The San Francisco resident saw her income of $6,000 a month as an event planner evaporate when COVID-19 hit. Supplemental aid from the federal government and the city helped her pay her monthly rent of $2,400 through September.

But all that has dried up, except for the unemployment checks that total less than $2,000 a month.

For her October rent, she handed $1,000 to her landlord. She said her landlord has been supportive but has made it clear he has bills to pay, too.

“I never had an issue of

paying rent up until now. I cry all night long. It’s terrifying,” Michelle said. “I don’t know what to do. My career was ripped out from under me. It’s gotten to the point of where it’s like, ‘Am I going to be homeless?’ I have no idea.’”

Some landlords are trying to work with their commercial or residential tenants, giving them a break on the rent or more flexible lease terms. But the crisis is costing them.

Analytics firm Trepp, which tracks a type of real estate loan taken out by owners of commercial properties such as offices, apartments, hotels and shopping centers, found that hotels have a nearly 23% rate of delinquency, or 30 days overdue, on their loans, while the retail industry has a 14.9% delinquency rate as of August.

The apartment rental market has so far navigated the crisis well, with a delinquency rate of 3%, according to Trepp. That's in part because of the eviction

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“There are bad actors, but the majority of landlords are struggling and are trying to work with a bad situation,” said Andreanecia M. Morris, executive director of HousingNOLA, a public-private partnership that pushes for more affordable housing in the New Orleans area.

Morris, who works with

both landlords and tenants, said that government money wasn't adequate to help tenants pay their rent, particularly in expensive cities.

She is calling for comprehensive rental assistance.

She fears that residential landlords will see their properties foreclosed on next year, and the holdings will be bought by big corporations, which are not as invested in the neighborhoods.

Gary Zaremba, who owns and manages 350 apartment units spread out over 100 buildings in Dayton, Ohio, said he has been working with struggling

tenants — many of them hourly workers in restaurants and stores — and directs them to social service agencies for additional help.

But he is nervous about what's next, especially with winter approaching and the prospect of restaurants shutting down and putting his tenants out of work.

He has a small mortgage on the buildings he owns but still has to pay property taxes and fix things like broken windows or leaky plumbing.

“As a landlord, I have to navigate a global pandemic on my own," Zaremba said, “and it's confusing.”

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CHEST CT CAN’T REPLACE SCREENING MAMMOGRAM DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am due to have a mammogram in July, but around the same time I am supposed to have a chest CT as a follow-up to my chondrosarcoma cancer. I have a CT every other year, and an X-ray on the opposite years of both my affected arm and my lungs.

Does a chest CT have the potential of showing a similar finding as a mammogram? I would just as soon not have to expose myself to so much radiation all in one month.

I’m 66. There is a history of postmenopausal breast cancer in my family, in my mother’s mother. -- T.M.H. ANSWER: A mammogram is an X-ray that is designed specifically to look for abnormalities in breast tissue. Mammograms have been extensively studied and proven to reduce mortality in women between the ages of 50-74 (outside these ages, there remains extreme controversy).

CT scans are X-rays taken from many angles and then reconstructed in a computer to provide a look at many slices of the part of the body being looked at. A CT scanner can be set to emphasize bones or soft tissue, and work is ongoing now with CT scans designed specifically for breast abnormalities. The CT scan you get as follow-up to your chondrosarcoma (a rare cancer of cartilage) is designed to look in lung tissue for abnormalities, and has not been evaluated as a means of screening for breast cancer, although I do know that some may be found anecdotally.

The CT scans you get as a part of your cancer follow-up are not an adequate substitute for ongoing mammography, which is particularly important in your case due to a family history. I do understand the concern about radiation, but a mammogram has very little radiation -- approximately the same you would get from naturally occurring radiation sources in seven weeks of walking around.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I read a news report that vasectomy increases risk of prostate cancer. Should men avoid this procedure due to concern for prostate cancer?

-- T.S.V. ANSWER: Several studies have looked at this possibility, and the results are conflicting. A 2014 study of about 50,000 U.S. men showed an increase of about 15% in the risk of fatal prostate cancer, but a 2016 study of 360,000 U.S. men showed no increase in risk. In June 2019, a study of over 2 million Danish men showed a 15% increase in overall prostate cancer risk. To put the risk in perspective, about 500 men would need to have a vasectomy for one additional man to get prostate cancer, in the Danish study. It is not clear that the vasectomy caused the prostate cancer.

It is possible that there is something about men who choose vasectomy that puts them at higher risk to begin with; however, the authors were unable to find a known risk factor to support that possibility.

Even if vasectomy does lead to an increased risk of prostate cancer, it still has similar or lower overall risk than other forms of birth control, and is a good choice for a man who is absolutely sure he does not want to father any more children, as a vasectomy should be considered permanent. Attempting reversal is possible, but there is no guarantee of success.

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‘tubeless tires,’ and which are more costly than the $7.00 Goodyears available at Wal-Mart). The issue is where your feet end up in relation to the pedals when you are seated on it. If you are gifted mechanically, you may not need to spend time and money at a bike shop. If you are like me, mechanically inept, you may wish to visit the Hemet Bike Shop, and Robert, the owner, will treat you personably and fairly. After I had ridden several weeks, I ask him if he knows what the thorns are that keep puncturing my tires. “Tribulus terrestris,” he says. (from the Greek word tribulos, or ‘water chestnut,’ a non-native invasive species of plant from Southern Europe, also known as “bullhead, burra, goat’s head, cat’s head, devil’s thorn, devil’s eyelashes, and tack weed”).

My bicycle requires ‘Presta’ valves. There are different Presta valves, some of their inner parts may be removed in order to infuse with green ooze— some not. So that made me feel better and less incompetent, having struggled with this repeatedly at home in my garage, with the fan on, with the garage door open, with all the day before me.

Since that time, I have bicycled up most of the interesting and/or difficult routes in the valley, including Park Hill, Sprague Heights, Pachea Trail, Simpson Park, and Gibbel Rd. Once I even descended from Idyllwild. More to follow!

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ike most Americans—and people everywhere—I have ridden bicycles most of my life. I have never lost the feeling of freedom and exhilaration that I first felt long ago as a child. After living most of my life in Santa Ana and Huntington Beach, and Oceanside, I moved to Hemet, and returned to regular bike riding when I was thirty-four, now twenty-six years ago, when I was in between jobs and needed some exercise and time to think about the future.

For the past nineteen years, I have lived in San Jacinto.

I am NOT one of those guys who has the money to pay for the best in bicycles, gear, equipment, clothing and ride around in colorful groups, a la Tour de France. I am retired, in need of exercise, fun and a view of my valley. So, I decided to write down my experiences about bicycling in this valley. Many people never get out and see some of the very exciting places and things that surround them. My goal here is to report on the roads, trails, people, animals, plants, trees, houses and inclines—steep inclines--and of crashing, despite my very best efforts.

In May, 2020, most things are shut down. When I told my brother Howard that I wanted to buy a bicycle in order to get some exercise, now that the gyms were closed, he said, “Good luck.” He told me that all the bicycle shops were out of bicycles! This was not a good way to start. Budget? Realistically, how often will you ride it, and how dedicated will you be? The guy in Temecula told me that his was a high-end store, with prices beginning at about $2500. I travel to a bike shop in Menifee, where I try out, approve of and buy a Giant ‘Talon’ mountain bike, which they find fits me just right. I pay $600. Things that you need are a good bicycle helmet (did I mention that I have crashed, despite my best efforts? I’ll tell you how it went, if you are patient), a bicycle, a pump, spare innertubes (bear in mind that there are now

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Coronavirus tests for active infections slows the spread of the disease by identifying infected individuals who can then be isolated as well as their close contacts.

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Late last month, Riverside County moved from the more restrictive purple to the red tier because it met the criteria for positivity and case rates.

“Riverside County residents have sacrificed so much, and the improved data has reflected that sacrifice. But it is critical that the community continue its widespread testing,” said Kim Saruwatari, director of Public Health. “The testing tells us where the virus is spreading, and it also helps us continue our movement forward.”

Based on the state’s criteria, increased testing will result in a lower-case rate, allowing the county to remain red tier where the virus spread is considered substantial. Counties are placed within the red

tier because of their daily case rate (must be lower than seven new cases per 100,000 population) and positivity rate (lower than eight percent).

The state recently began adjusting the case rate higher for counties that are not meeting the state’s daily average testing volume, which brought Riverside County’s case rate above seven per 100,000.

“I believe that everyone should get tested,” said Riverside County Board Chair and Fourth District Supervisor V. Manuel Perez. “Testing is one of the most crucial ways to slow down the spread of the virus and keep our community healthy. It helps to quickly identify cases and isolate those who are COVID-positive, so they can recover without passing the virus to others. Testing is for everyone, regardless of immigration status, insurance, or whether you have symp-

toms or not, and there is no charge to the individual.”

While Riverside County has the volume to test 4,000 people a day, less than half that number have been getting tested at county and state testing sites in recent weeks. There are also mobile teams that support testing in specific communities, businesses or organizations by testing for one or two days.

Saruwatari said those with and without symptoms are encouraged to get tested, as well as younger people who traditionally have not gotten screened at the same rate as other groups.

Testing is free. There are 12 testing sites spread throughout Riverside County, both walk-in and drive-up services. To find locations and make an appointment, go online to gettested.ruhealth. org. For a list of COVID-19 test sites throughout California, click https://covid19. ca.gov/get-tested/

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bout the Soboba Pipeline Replacement Project that came about as a result of being awarded $350,000 from the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) Commission under Disadvantaged Communities Involvement.

The Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians 7,000-acre Reservation has about 400 homes that are connected to approximately 30,000 linear feet of asbestos cement (AC) pipes. This is the main distribution system for residential drinking water. There is a risk of existing AC pipes failing after 50 years of use, causing leaks and degradation of water system pressure and quality.

The residential AC pipe system within the Soboba Reservation has reached and possibly exceeded its life cycle having been originally installed in the 1970s.

To mitigate future water degradation and reduce potential health risks, the Tribe has determined to abandon and replace the current domestic water pipelines.

The SAWPA funding covered the cost of planning, design, preparation of construction plans, pre-construction engineering, environmental compliance as needed and outreach for replacement of the AC pipelines. The Tribe’s Engineer, ERSC (Engineering Resources of Southern California Inc.), met with interested parties at the community outreach event to discuss plans in detail and answer any questions.

Project Engineer Reza Toorzani and Project Manager Moe Ahmadi from ERSC in Redlands shared maps and project blueprints that provided a visual description of the proposed plans. They explained that the current pipes’ age-related deterioration has led to more repairs in recent years.

Replacing the 8-inch AC pipeline with 12-inch PVC

PIPELINE: ERSC Project Engineer Reza Toorzani describes plans for the upcoming water pipeline replacement project at the Soboba Reservation during a recent community outreach event. | Photo courtesy of the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians.

PIPELINE: Soboba Housing Specialist Julie Padilla listens to a description of the upcoming water pipeline replacement project from ERSC Project Manager Moe Ahmadi at a recent community outreach event at the Soboba Reservation. | Photo courtesy of the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians. pipe is a much better alternative.

One of the first phases of the project is what is called potholing. In areas where water pipelines cross other existing utility lines, such as gas, an eight-inch hole will be dug via a vacuum system to determine the vertical location of the utilities.

The potholing holes will be patched upon completion of the operation. The horizontal and vertical locations of the potholed utilities will be field surveyed and incorporated on the construction plans. This procedure will determine what utilities should be protected in place during construction and/ or to be relocated if in conflict with the proposed waterline’s horizontal/vertical alignments.

With an aerial map showing the project reach and blueprints that pinpoint where potholes will be dug, the information session was very detailed and covered all areas that would be of interest to residents, workers and others that frequent the Reservation.

Julie Padilla, Housing Specialist with the Soboba Housing Program, was es-

pecially interested in learning more about the project to help determine where a Tribal Member’s home can be placed.

“There are multiple benefits associated with the pipeline replacement project that will improve the health and safety of community members as well as the environment,” said Padilla, who has been in her current position for nearly two years.

The Soboba Housing Program officially began in late 2016 as Tribal Members who were living off-site began to express an interest in living on the Reservation.

Padilla said that 100% of the applications she receives are from returning Tribal Members.

Since the program began, there have been 19 new builds and two remodels.

Despite COVID-19 delays that have impacted all aspects of business and personal lives, the program will have managed to complete four new builds this year.

ERSC has been responsible for the water pipeline replacement project’s feasibility study, preliminary design, final design, technical specifications and construction

management. Toorzani said the overall project will take more than a year and will be done in phases. However, he did say much will depend on funding availability for each phase.

“This is a project that will promote better health to Tribal residents,” Ahmadi said.

As Soboba Public Works Director for almost 10 years, Ken McLaughlin says his department oversees all utilities including Soboba’s domestic drinking water lines.

The Tribe owns and operates wells and pumps has a share in the aquifer that provides all water for Tribal administration, homes, the Soboba Casino Resort and the Soboba Fire Station.”

“This is a 50-year investment,” he said. “We are looking at the growth of the Tribe and trying to project needs 20 to 30 years out.

Not only are many Tribal Members coming back to live but we have plans for development of additional parks and youth and sports centers. All these things will bring more people to the Reservation.”

McLaughlin said that upgrading to a better water

PIPELINE: ERSC Project Engineer Reza Toorzani explains the water pipeline replacement project while ERSC Project Manager Moe Ahmadi, at far left, and Soboba Fire Department employees listen during a community outreach event on Oct. 6. | Photo courtesy of the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians.

PIPELINE: A Soboba Public Works Community Outreach Event on Oct. 6 was hosted by, from left, ERSC (Engineering Resources of Southern California Inc.) Project Engineer Reza Toorzani, Public Works Director Ken McLaughlin and ERSC Project Manager Zoe Ahmadi. | Photo courtesy of the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians.

system will help meet future needs as well as stabilize costs and minimize repairs.

“We’re putting in a good

infrastructure for long-term growth,” he said. “Now is a great time to take advantage of this opportunity.”

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