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October 29 - November 4, 2020
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Chief Pust Assures Hemet Residents that he’s getting there with Measure U Funds
Local School Lifts Community Spirits With Annual Peachpalooza
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street vendors are not properly licensed and they are avoiding the Franchise Tax Board, possible health violations in addition to city business license fees. The fact that brick and mortar businesses are forced to pay all the fees and permits and other items, make it an unfair advantage to street vendors. The only time anyone will have a serious complaint is when they buy a food product and become ill. Perciful added that vendors are sharing a license. It's difficult to regulate that. Meyers suggests that there needs to be more discussion as regards code enforcement and police activity. She, along with Perciful, sighted the unfairness of a street vendor versus a brick and mortar operation. Mayor Brown suggested that possibly volunteers from Hemet Police Department make some sort of regular appearance when they observed street vendors; it would let the vendors know, they are being observed and it's creating a problem. There were few public comments, apart from Maryanne Derouin, who made an impassioned complaint about being double charged on her water bill (many of us were double charged), the water company charged twice for a late fee. Brian Byrd asked for some sort of business protection from taggers and other activity. James Simon had some serious questions regarding property
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San Jacinto Valley Academy hosted a successful Peachpalooza Peach Pickup and Cooking Festival as students continue to learn from home RYAN JONES | CONTRIBUTOR
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bout 8,400 peaches and apples were distributed during the annual San Jacinto Valley Academy Peachpalooza and new tradition, the Peachpalooza Cooking Festival, which created remote opportunities for students and their families to connect through a shared experience and reflection. “My children loved participating in the Peachpalooza,” said Whitney Mulock, SJVA parent of two, “They are new this year to SJVA and are loving it so far, even with the distance learning. Thank you!” As the health and safety of students remain a top priority for Riverside school districts, SJVA International Baccalaureate World School invited students to pick up a free, fresh bag of peaches in a drive thru style pickup on Sept 24, which also marked the beginning of the
DENNIS (JOEY) TORRES 2ND GRADE | Courtesy Photo of San Jacinto Valley Academy.
(LEFT TO RIGHT) Christine Witt, Maria Lopez and Colby Banks | Courtesy Photo of San Jacinto Valley Academy. Peachpalooza Cooking Festival. The Peachpalooza Cooking Festival required students to create a
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ALEX STROMMER 6TH GRADE | Courtesy Photo of San Jacinto Valley Academy.
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t. San Jacinto College (MSJC) has been named one of 34 California Community Colleges eligible to receive funding from the California Community Colleges Finish Line Scholars Program designed to ensure students can stay on track to complete a degree or certificate, or transfer to
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rior to the public city council meeting, there has been a closed work-study meeting where there is a discussion of specific items. With live-streaming, the public is mostly able to listen in. A presentation covering Street Vendor Permit Regulations and Enforcement was made by Assistant City Attorney Al Ford. The key points were fireworks and their regulations (including boundaries), the way other communities deal with the issue of fireworks, animal control, sidewalk vendors (key concerns being blocking streets, backing up traffic, noise and unsanitary conditions). Animal Control Regulations for Businesses - the city doesn't really have many laws regarding animal control. Regarding properties that are operating without any licensing when it comes to operating as an animal shelter, the city won't make any additional suggestions, but the city can crackdown if it becomes a problem. If there is a question as to whether or not a facility is operating properly, the city can do an inspection or obtain an injunction to remedy an ongoing situation. Regarding "century dogs" (dogs used for security), there may a need to have some kind of licensing (to avoid liability problems). Street Vendor Permit Regulations and Enforcement - no doubt, many have seen the profusion of street vendors, nearly one on every corner selling everything from tortillas to flowers to everything in between. One can understand the need for cash in a less than robust economy. If not for the COVID19 attack worldwide, we would be seeing far fewer street vendors and likely more swap meets. On one hand, it's a bit of a nuisance, on the other, we are reminded of the precious gift of freedom and individual mobility along with entrepreneurial spirit. Councilman Perciful brought up the lost revenue to Hemet when
line setbacks. Mayor Russ Brown promised to address that with city staff. The conclusion is WATCH YOUR WATER BILL AND COMPLAIN IF IT LOOKS TOO HIGH (like mines did). There was a Certificate recognizing 103-year-old Polly McIntosh on the longevity of her life. City engineer Steve Lorisso made an engineering update, addressing the council with a positive report that the council approved all projects, allocations of contracts and contractors. The projects have been prioritized. A total of 88 improvements have been accomplished, including but not limited to street maintenance, sidewalk maintenance, street striping maintenance. Slurry sealing is being accomplished as well, ADA ramps and pavement rehabilitation. There are new projects in the works; engineering may need to address with the council for authorization to move forward. The engineering department is doing a considerable amount of work on the infrastructure as well as approving new developments. At least 3 new residential developments are in the works. As usual, there was no one available to provide general information on the Investment Portfolio as of August 2020. Generally speaking, there are pages of investments (about which the writer knows very little). We need a Treasurer who can provide the residents of Hemet some clarity as regards the investments. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to enter a Memorandum of Understanding with the Cities of Murrieta and Menifee for Consolidation of a Special Weapons and Tactical Teams - in an attempt to gather some insight as to how this Memo of Understanding benefits Hemet, I contacted the office of Chief Eddie Pust. According to Pust, the Memo of
a four-year college or university. Over a five-year period, scholarships and emergency financial aid will be distributed to students at these colleges that are in three regions of California with the lowest percentage of adults who have college degrees. The Inland Empire comprised of Riverside and San Bernardino counties is one of the three regions. "We're here to help our students
On Oct. 29, 1971
Duane Allman, leader of the Allman Brothers Band, is killed when he loses control of his motorcycle and hits a flatbed truck in Macon, Georgia. He was 24. One year later, the band's bassist Berry Oakley died in a very similar motorcycle accident just a few blocks away.
On Oct. 30, 1890
Oakland, California, enacts a law against opium, morphine and cocaine. It allowed only doctors to prescribe these drugs, which had been legal for cures or pain relief.
On Oct. 31, 1957
Toyota hopes to saturate the American market with its inexpensive Toyopet Crown sedans. It
achieve academic success despite the adversities they face during this challenging pandemic," said Dr. Roger Schultz, MSJC Superintendent/President. "This funding can prevent our students from dropping out of college and instead enable them to succeed academically and pursue long-term careers to support themselves and their families. We're grateful for this funding from the Finish Line Scholars Program."
was a flop: The car could barely meet California's roadworthiness standards, guzzled extraordinary amounts of gas and oil, and tended to shake violently, overheat and stall.
On Nov. 1, 1765
Despite widespread opposition in the American colonies, Parliament enacts the Stamp Act, designed to raise revenue for British military in America. The Stamp Act was designed to force colonists to use special stamped paper in the printing of newspapers, pamphlets, almanacs and playing cards.
On Nov. 2, 1960
A landmark obscenity case over "Lady Chatterley's Lover," by D.H. Lawrence, ends in the acquittal of Penguin Books. The publisher had been sued for
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Funding for the current 20202021 academic year will be distributed to students as emergency financial aid as they struggle to stay enrolled in the face of an economic crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. Grants of up to $150,000 will be made to the colleges by the Foundation for California Community Colleges. MSJC will be developing a
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obscenity in publishing an unexpurgated version of the novel, which deals with the affair between the wife of a landowner and the estate's gamekeeper.
On Nov. 3, 1777
Gen. George Washington is informed that a conspiracy is afoot to discredit him with Congress and have him replaced by Gen. Horatio Gates. Major Gen. Thomas Conway led the effort. Conway offered his resignation in March 1778 by way of apology, and was surprised and humiliated when Congress accepted.
On Nov. 4, 1928 Arnold Rothstein, New York's most notorious gambler, is fatally shot during a poker game. Police made arrests after following his trail of blood back to a suite where a group of men were playing cards.
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