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Basketball Camp at Soboba Teaches More Than Court Skills SOBOBA BAND OF LUISEÑO INDIANS | CONTRIBUTED
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hen Ricardo Macias planned his latest Wolves Basketball Camp at the Soboba Sports Complex, he arranged to have the admission price be a new toy that could then be donated to the Soboba Gives Back! Toy Drive. It was a way to show players firsthand the importance of sharing with others. “One thing I want to teach the kids is to give back whenever and however they can,” he said. Macias is the Lead Recreation Aide for the Soboba Parks & Recreation District and started a basketball travel club about a year ago. After being a coach for more than 10 years, he decided to form his own program. He attracts players from Temecula, Perris, Moreno Valley, Menifee, Hemet, San Jacinto and more. Although most are Native American, it is not a requirement to be on the team. “I wanted to give kids in the area
a good opportunity to play,” he said. “Most of the clubs out there charge sign-up fees, registration fees and other expenses. Not all kids are financially able to afford that and we just want them to be able to play.” Macias, a member of the Cahuilla Band of Indians, was happy that his tribe stepped up to sponsor jerseys for the Wolves. “We want to make sure the kids feel good about what they’re wearing and look professional,” he said. “They get one green jersey and one black one, so we have an alternate if we need to distinguish ourselves from the other team.” The most recent camp on Nov. 21, held just before the week-long break most students had from school, attracted about a dozen players of all ages. Macias said the first camp a few months before went very well with about 30 kids attending. “We’ve been winning our games and we are fully rostered,” he said. “It’s a lot of work because coaching the older players is a whole lot
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DONATIONS: Several Wolves basketball team members and their siblings delivered their toy donations to the Soboba Gives Back! Toy Drive at the Soboba Casino Resort Event Center on Nov. 23. | Photo courtesy of the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians.
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ith Interstate 15 at their backs, California Governor Gavin Newsom and Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced the temporary expansion of the highway in a five-mile stretch between the stateline and Barstow to ease traffic congestion during peak hours. This stretch of highway between the Nevada border and the California Department of Food and Agriculture Agricultural Sta-
tion is federally recognized as an economic lifeline corridor due to its role in the supply chain, and for connecting the economic and tourism hubs of Southern California and Las Vegas. “This five-mile stretch of highway is a critical piece of infrastructure for not only our two states, but for the whole country. However, the hours of traffic deters tourism and goods movement,” said Governor Newsom. “While this is just a temporary solution, the expansion is crucial for continued economic health and resilience in the region and beyond. I thank Governor Siso-
lak for his continued focus and partnership on this and other shared priorities for Californians and Nevadans.” “I appreciate Governor Newsom and California’s willingness to work together on this critical issue. Annually, more than 11 million Las Vegas visitors drive in and out of town on I-15 and this is a major step forward while we continue to collaborate and work toward more permanent solutions,” said Governor Sisolak. Average travel times on Sun-
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SPEECH: Governor Gavin Newsom and Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced the temporary expansion of the highway. | Contributed Photo.
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American Legion Post The San Jacinto City 53 Christmas Party Council Hums Along Into The Future RUSTY STRAIT | SENIOR WRITER
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he American Legion Post 53 in Hemet continues to be one of the most active entities in the San Jacinto Valley, always providing something for veterans and others. Whether it is for the homeless, scouting, or the sons of veterans, there is something worthwhile being offered by Commandant Joe Males, his officers and volunteers. Every year the Post throws a big Christmas Party that draws a full house as they say in the entertainment world. This year promises to be bigger and better than ever. On Saturday, December 11th, the doors will open at noon and four pm for two separate dinners for our military and veterans hosted by the Lord’s Ministry. Dinners will be served with Turkey and all the side dishes enough to give even Santa a puffy stomach. The Post’s Santa (Terry
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Lamed) will be on hand to hand out dozens of toys to the younger set. Also, there will be free gifts for all veterans, kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews, bicycles, scooters and loads of other gifts will be there for the taking as they are every year. Joe Males, commander of the Post, is once again a city councilman, having recently been elected to the seat he was ousted from because of a disgruntled opposition. He will be in charge both as head honcho at the Post and representing the city as councilman. Last year’s Christmas Party was awesome. If all turns out as planned, it will be beyond spectacular this year. Address: 124 N. Ramona Street, Hemet CA 92543 For additional information: 951-658-2436 Just sayin’ with a Merry Christmas to one and all. rustystrait@gmail.com
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utside the San Jacinto City Council last night, it was chilly, and inside there was warmth and friendliness. Something about this particular council reminds one of a Sunday after dinner round table where everyone has something to add, but rarely is their bad blood within the family. So it was last night. After roll call, invocation and pledge of allegiance the meeting was open to mayoral and council member reports. The council approved the following issues: A. Approved the minutes of the November 16m, 2021, Regular City Council Meeting.
B. Authorized the Mayor to sign the amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement of the Western Riverside Council of Governments. C. Waived further reading and adopted Resolution No. 3894, compliance with the annual inspection of certain occupancies pursuant to Section 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code. D. Authorized the City Manager to: 1. Opt into a settlement agreement with opioid distributors Amerissource Bergen, Cardinal Health, and McKesson, directing the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to implement the action.