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To Build Or Not To Build ANN SMITH | CORRESPONDENT
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uesday's meeting covered a broad range of activities. There was a focus on new development in Hemet. There is real energy and excitement about the new housing developments coming in. This council is determined to move forward in terms of accountability and most importantly, new development in Hemet. The Invocation was given by Pastor Dale Garland of Hope in the Valley Church with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Malcolm Lilienthal. Marianne Derouin commented publicly about the lack of information on both the website and via written communication as regards the Measure U Oversight Committee, to which she was recently appointed. Pat Gregory commented on the lack of information regarding her October Freedom of Information request made to the city. The city has been known to drag its feet on FOI requests. Nothing like a little transparency. Councilman Lilienthal proclaimed May as "Conservation Appreciation Month and April as DMV/Donate Life Month. Eagle Eyes Ann Smith poured over the warrant register, looking for indicators that anything was amiss. Finance Director Lorena Rocha is always quick to explain items that don't seem to make sense. Most responsible people are careful with their money, unlike some of our elected officials (you have to spend it before you know what you're buying. The most distressing item on the reg-
CITY CLERK, PAUL MAIER | Photo by Ann Smith. ister was a $53,493 payment to former city attorneys Burke, Williams, & Sorenson. Rocha stated this bill, likely (we hope) would be the last, was due to their helping the new city attorney transition in (makes sense) as well as closing out some old business. In going through the payments, I was curious as to how much the city spends with Gosch on an annual basis (nothing personal here, just curious). She explained that it varies from year to year. It seemed to me that the city was spending quite a bit this year; however, not all the facts are public. We want to be clear that the city does do business with many vendors, including many Amazon purchases, some local retailers (B&J Sporting Goods), to name a few. For anyone reading this summary, the warrant register is public and attached to the agenda packet at the City of Hemet website. It's a cumbersome report but interesting. It begins to make sense as you read through it a couple of times. The Warrant Register was filed and
unanimously approved. Over the last year, there have been numerous posts on social media about water quality, so I was interested in the Water and Sewer Master Plan. Back in 1991, 27 years ago, the city commissioned a company to prepare a Water & Sewer Master Plan. In 2017, the city retained a new consultant to update the plan. The plan presented to the council is available online at the city website if you download the agenda packet. The report is extensive and provides an overview of Hemet's population growth. The Water and Sewer Master Plan was filed and approved by all. City government is unwieldy, full of constraints, laws, politics, etc. The city of Hemet, like many other cities, often has difficulty in finding adequate management-level staff to accomplish some of the things related to planning, permitting, inspection, and technical services. Hemet has a city engineer, Steve Loriso, who does a pretty good job. The city does retain two outside consultants to bear the weight the city is unable to. 4Leaf is such a consulting company. In actuality, it's less expensive to use outside contractors. You don't have to deal with social security, workers' compensation, and the all-consuming cost of employee benefits. In going through the warrant register, there were payments made to various temporary agencies for the use of such otherwise unavailable technical help. It's the cost of doing business people. A Resolution Approving
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atherine “Cat” Modesto has been styling hair since she was 18 and took an interest in makeup around the age of 27. She has three younger sisters that she used to practice on and after a lot of admitted trial and error, mastered her techniques. “I’m a visual learner so it’s pretty easy for me to get the desired makeup/hair results someone wants,” Modesto said. “I’ve booked many special events and felt privileged to be a part of all of them. I love the look clients give me when they see themselves in the mirror for the first time.” Modesto took Coastline Beauty College’s cosmetician course consisting of technical instruction and practical operations covering all practices of an esthetician in 2019 at its Hemet location. “I originally decided to take
the program because I wanted to maintain my own youthful appearance and learn some fountain of youth secrets,” she jokingly added. “When I started to learn and understand esthetics, my desire to share them with others ignited. I absolutely love helping others achieve their glow up.” That ambition was the motivation behind Modesto starting her own business in December: Hu$tle & Glow. “I chose the name because I am dedicated to working hard to make everyone feel and look their best,” Modesto said. “I knew I wanted to be my own boss because I have a family and need flexible hours.” Currently she is working from her home studio at the Soboba Reservation that she designed to provide a relaxing atmosphere for her clients. Her goal is to build a
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BUSINESS: Licensed esthetician Catherine “Cat” Modesto started her Hu$tle & Glow beauty business in December after many years of providing hair and make-up styling to satisfied clients. | Photo courtesy of the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians.
Newsom: J&J vaccine pause won't affect California reopening KATHLEEN RONAYNE AND AMY TAXIN | AP NEWS
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alifornia's pause on using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine as federal agencies examine a possible and rare side effect is unlikely to affect vaccination efforts in the nation's most populous state as it moves to start inoculating people 16 and older this week.
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State officials directed counties and other providers on Tuesday to halt use of the vaccine per federal recommendation. But Gov. Gavin Newsom said he does not expect the halt to "materially impact our ability to fulfill our expectations." Vaccinations are expected to be available for people 16 and older Thursday and California plans to lift most pandemic restrictions in
On April 15, 1912 The British ocean liner Titanic sinks into the North Atlantic Ocean about 400 miles south of Newfoundland, Canada, two hours after hitting an iceberg. With 16 watertight compartments, the Titanic was considered unsinkable.
On April 16, 1947
Multimillionaire Bernard Baruch coins the term "Cold War" to describe relations between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, a war without fighting or bloodshed, but a battle nonetheless. The phrase became a mainstay in the language of American diplomacy.
On April 17, 1964
The Ford Mustang is officially unveiled at
mid-June. Newsom said the Johnson & Johnson vaccine accounts for only 4% of the state's current supply and that inoculations of more than 3 million people a week will keep the state on track to reopen broadly June 15. He said officials are working to switch about 8,800 people who had made Johnson & Johnson reservations via a state online plat-
the World's Fair in New York. Named for a World War II fighter plane, the Mustang was the first "pony car," an affordable, compact sporty vehicle.
On April 18, 1989
Thousands of Chinese students continue to take to the streets in Beijing to protest government policies and issue a call for greater democracy, resulting in the Tiananmen Square Massacre and thousands of protestors dead. Fear that a severe U.S. reaction to the massacre might result in a diplomatic rupture limited the official U.S. response.
On April 19, 1995
A massive truck bomb explodes outside the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. The blast collapsed the north face of the
form to Pfizer and Moderna shots. "The J&J vaccine has been extraordinarily safe," he said at an event in Butte County. More than 15 million Californians are fully or partially vaccinated. Of those, nearly 900,000 have received J&J shots, according to the state's public health agency, includ-
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nine-story building, killing 168 people, including 19 young children in its day-care center.
On April 20, 1971
The Pentagon confirms that fragging incidents (tossing fragmentation hand grenades into sleeping areas) are on the rise. Fragging incidents in combat were usually attempts to remove leaders perceived to be incompetent and a threat to survival.
On April 21, 1980
Rosie Ruiz, age 26, finishes first in the women's division of the Boston Marathon. Ruiz was stripped of her victory eight days later after race officials learned she joined the race about a mile before the finish line.
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