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Volume 1
Issue # 2
June, 2015
INSIDE Employers must provide sick days to employees
It's hard running a business. It's even harder running a business in California. Let's be honest, being an employee is no picnic either. No one wants to work next to someone who is sick, but for many employees the opportunity to take a paid day off is just a luxury that is not provided. In an effort to combat this the California Legislature enacted a Healthy Workplaces act. Beginning July 1, 2015, employees who work in California for 30 days or more within a year will accrue sick pay thanks to the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014 (the Act).
by C.J. Leger In the wake of the Nepal earthquake, which devastated the country and left over 300 people dead, another tragedy struck a family closer to home; en route to a relief mission, a helicopter carrying six United States Marines crashed leaving no survivors. Last month, one of the Marines identified as a casualty was a 30-year-old man from Murrieta, California; Sgt. Eric Seaman was one of the six Marines involved in the crash of the UH-1 “Huey”, which was extensively searched for in the mountains of Nepal. According to reports, the helicopter went missing and off the radar on Tuesday May 12, however, authorities did not officially find the wreckage until Friday May 15. The wreckage has since been recovered and flown over to Kathmandu. Sergeant Eric Seaman’s wife released a photo of her husband to the press and stated, “He loved his country and he really wanted to go to Nepal to help those people. Last week, I got an email telling me
that he felt purpose and that he delivered 10,000 pounds of rice and that he was going to feel it the next day. He was a wonderful husband. I couldn't have asked for a better partner in life.” The widow went on to address all those who came to remember Seaman at the vigil, which was held at Lake Elsinore High School where Seaman attended and exercised his athletic abilities on the wrestling, basketball, and football teams. In attendance were his friends, former teammates, and family; his wife further stated, “My husband was amazing. He did little things to reassure me that he loved me every single day.” According to friends, Seaman was a fearless individual, and he continued his courageous integrity when he decided to join the Marines in 2009. Among those who shared a few words of gratitude and remembrance was a woman from Nepal who has family living in the affected areas. She expressed her sincerest gratitude and condolences and
said, “I'm very, very sorry that he sacrificed his life for my country,” Among those who passed away as a result of the horrific helicopter crash were: Captain Dustin R. Lukasiewicz (Nebraska) Captain Christopher L. Norgren (Kansas) Sergeant Ward M. Johnson IV (Florida) Corporal Sarah A. Medina (Illinois) Lance Corporal Jacob A. Hug (Arizona) Tapendra Rawal (Nepal Army) Basanta Titara (Nepal Army) As of yet, the United States military hasn't disclosed the cause of the crash. It is speculated that the cause is still undetermined; however, they did state that radio chatter coming from the Huey helicopter was heard by a nearby Indian helicopter. The pilots were discussing a possible fuel problem during the communication. LOCAL BUZZ
MEET SUSAN GUNNERSON & JIM LA PONZA THE FRIENDLY FACES AT THE NEW LOTUS PHARMACY IN SUN CITY/MENIFEE By Robbie Motter Even though Lotus Pharmacy is new to our area, the people running Lotus Pharmacy, Jim La Ponza and Susan Gunnerson have been serving our Menifee/Sun City community for years. Susan Gunnerson started working for an independent pharmacy in San Diego in 1984. She moved to Murrieta in 2001. She is married with one child and began working in Menifee for Gregg and June Alston as the Store Manager for Best Pharmacy in 2001 and has continued working hand in hand with Jim to date. Continuation on page 3
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Family of Menifee files Federal Suit for Man Murdered in Detention Cell
As cases alleging police negligence rise, another case surfaces in the Riverside area regarding the man whose family claims was attacked by a cellmate and left to die. Julio Negrete’s family has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that the Southwest Detention Center in French Valley where Julio was detained, lacks the proper trained authorities to ensure the safety of inmates. According to the lawsuit, sheriff officials have not taken the proper measures to ensure safe conditions for inmates, which is primarily due to a decrease in proper training, an increase in population, and an indifferent attitude towards understaffed areas.
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Murrieta Youth Center Summer Camp The program is aiming to get children out of the house and interacting with kids in their age group and looks to give the kids who cannot attend the regular youth center hours a chance to see the facility and become future participants. Summer programs create lasting memories.
Every day in a City, someone experiences a new beginning in life. A birth, engagement, marriage, or career change. Join the staff of the Murrieta Buzz in celebrating the new beginnings along with these neighbors. Page 5
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Over 40 Years at Salon 29 in Temecula, and the BIG MOVE in June. Salon 29 has been in Temecula, CA since the mid 1970’s providing an array of beauty services to clients from across the Temecula Valley Page 3
Four Financial Questions Many Newlyweds Ask Soon after the wedding is over – and the chaos of planning had subsided – many newlyweds start asking themselves questions related to their financial situation. Page 7
The Leoness Cellars Winery The word Leoness, meaning "village of dreams," is the inspiration behind our lifelong quest to create world class wines from the finest vineyards in the Temecula Valley. Page 8
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LOCAL NEWS Reinvention There are jobs and there are careers, a job is something you do and a career is something you think you will do for the rest of your life. You think this way until you do not think that way anymore and your forever plans turn into… Page 9
TECH News When Tech Support calls you The other day one of my clients received a call from an alleged tech support person who “wanted me to make changes to my computer.” She asked for my advice. Page 6
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Over 40 Years at Salon 29 in Temecula, and the BIG MOVE in June Written by Sharon Otis Salon 29 has been in Temecula, CA since the mid 1970’s providing an array of beauty services to clients from across the Temecula Valley and some from out of the area. The Salon is a well established business who’s roots run deep within the community. The environment at Salon 29 is one of ease and beautiful simplicity where the staff are cohesive and helpful to each other. This atmosphere was built by Becky Bateman-Andre’s for the last forty-one years. The longevity Becky has built at the salon has withstood personal tragedy, economic downfall, and managed to continue to grow and provide residents with beauty services. Currently Salon 29 is moving a short distance from their current location within the Temecula Target Shopping Center from the backside by Home-goods up to the front side of the Temecula Target Center between Von’s and Starbucks. Nestled on the corner of Ynez Road and Rancho California Road, Salon 29 has a convenient location with ample parking. This move will be a good one for the salon. It takes a great person with a solid moral code and dedicated staff to maintain a business for over 40 years. Becky’s dedication to her staff and salon is undeniably selfless.
This trend she has set is being carried on by her children Eddie Parsons, and Bridget Bateman as they learn to help Becky run the business. Some of the staff have been at the salon for nearly 20 years. Some recently retired after over twenty years with Becky. Becky and the salon are examples of small business success with the perseverance and ability to adjust to life’s ups and downs. Salon 29 has experienced many great things during their forty plus years of existence. From weddings to babies and everything in between the salon, as a whole, helps one another and supports each other with love and respect. They have offered their services to help others in need within the community by means of gift certificates to be raffled off to help raise money for a cause. Services offered are haircuts, colors, Brazilian blow outs, extensions, styling, eyelash extensions, facials, waxing, nails, and products to purchase. The mission at Salon 29 involves making a difference in the lives of the clients they serve.
The Murrieta Youth Center is now open weekdays after school!
YOUTH CENTER HOURS AUGUST - MAY MONDAY 2:00PM TO 6:30PM TUESDAY – FRIDAY 3:00PM TO 6:30PM MOST SCHOOL HOLIDAYS / SUMMER BREAK MONDAY – FRIDAY 11:00AM TO 6:30PM
The Youth Center is located at 40644 California Oaks Road on California Oaks Road behind Rite Aid and the Cal Oaks Sports Park. The Murrieta Youth Center is a 6,000 square foot facility dedicated to the youth of Murrieta. Daily afterschool activities are currently geared toward youth in grades 6 through 9 (must show valid ID or report card for verification), with after hours programming Tuesdays and Thursdays for high school students. Come by and check out all the Youth Center has to offer! Download the participant application HERE 951-4616105 Want to know more about the youth center? Check out this great article from the Press Enterprise!
HIGH SCHOOL HOURS TUESDAY AND THURSDAY 6:30PM TO 9:00PM Murrieta Youth Center Summer Camp This summer program would look to bring recreation games and outdoor play to the 3rd to 5th grade audience through supervised group games, free play, crafts and various other activities throughout the session. The program is aiming to get children out of the house and interacting with kids in their age group and looks to give the kids who cannot attend the regular youth center hours a chance to see the facility and become future participants. Summer programs create lasting memories and positively enhance the experience of everyone involved.
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Local MEET SUSAN GUNNERSON & JIM LA PONZA THE FRIENDLY FACES AT THE NEW LOTUS PHARMACY IN SUN CITY/MENIFEE
By Robbie Motter Even though Lotus Pharmacy is new to our area, the people running Lotus Pharmacy, Jim La Ponza and Susan Gunnerson have been serving our Menifee/Sun City community for years. Susan Gunnerson started working for an independent pharmacy in San Diego in 1984. She moved to Murrieta in 2001. She is married with one child and began working in Menifee for Gregg and June Alston as the Store Manager for Best Pharmacy in 2001 and has continued working hand in hand with Jim to date. Jim La Ponza graduated from the University of the Pacific in 1997 with a Doctorate of Pharmacy and began working for Greg and June Alston as the Pharmacist-In-Charge (PIC) of Best Pharmacy in 2005. Jim La Ponza remained the PIC at Best Pharmacy through 4 changes in ownership until its closing in March 2014. He and his wife and 2 daughters also live in the Murrieta area. After the closure Jim La Ponza and Susan
Gunnerson went to Best Pharmacy sister store in Wildomar. It was always their intention to return to Menifee/Sun City area to continue serving the clients and community they had grown so fond of. While maintaining the original philosophy of Best Pharmacy, Jim La Ponza and Susan Gunnerson were able to return to Sun City/Menifee in April 2015 to open a new pharmacy called Lotus Pharmacy, which is located between Coco’s and McDonalds at 27994 Bradley Road #H. Phone 951-301-8868. Jim’s new partner Thuy who owns a Lotus Pharmacy in San Gabriel found out that Best Pharmacy was closing in March 2014 and called Jim and said
lets partner. She searched for and found the space they were located in which turns out to be the original space in our area that Best Pharmacy started their business in 1996. Best Pharmacy later moved to the Sun City Shopping Center where they remained until they closed in March 2014. Jim La Ponza and Susan Gunnerson continue to offer the same personal attention to customer service and satisfaction which is their main priority. They have also brought with them John, their Delivery Driver from Best Pharmacy and their newest addition, Andrea Wilson as their Lead Technician. Some of the services offered at Lotus Pharmacy including FREE DELIVERY are: Specialized Medication Packaging for our Seniors and Assisted Living Facilities in an easyto-follow system that takes the guesswork out of taking multiple medications, personalized consultation with the pharmacist whether on the phone or in the store, diabetics, wound care and hard to find specialty products. Because they are an independent pharmacy, they can meet or beat any local competitor’s pric-
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es as well as making it easy to transfer all their prescriptions. You can reach their friendly staff at 951-301-8868. Their vision is to serve their customers and especially their seniors to meet their needs. Susan Gunnerson networks with lots of individuals, hospices and other organizations to make sure they all work together to provide all around services to meet the local seniors needs. They also maintain close relationships with local hospitals and local doctors as many have worked with Jim and Susan for years. Over those years they have formed a close relationship with them as they know Jim and Susan have always taken care of their patient’s pharmacy needs.
Both stay abreast with any oncoming changes that might make a difference to their seniors. Susan told me their average wait for a prescription is 15 minutes, no long lines. They are open 6 days a week, Mon- Fri 8:00 am to 5:30 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Since they have come back, many of their old customers are telling them how much they missed them. They knew how important they were as a customer to Jim and Susan, being part of the community over the years was to them as well. They are thrilled they are back. Stop in and check their new facility out. If they don’t already know you, they would love to meet you!
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Joke of the Month: Q: What did baby corn say to mama corn? A: Where's popcorn?
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June’s Fun Facts: 1. One punishment for an adulterous wife in medieval France was to make her chase a chicken through town naked. 2. Kleenex tissues were originally used as filters in gas masks. 3. If a man could run as fast for his size as an ant can, he could run as fast as a racehorse. 4. In a lifetime, an average person walks the equivalent of 5 equators 5. Jean -Claude Van Damme learned to speak English by watching the cartoon 'The Flintstones.'" 6. It has been calculated that a single breath from a mature blue whale can inflate up to 2,000 balloons. 7. Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973. 8. Unicorns were mentioned in the Bible. 9. The United States has the highest minimum drinking age in the world. 10. If your skin is laid flat it will cover an area of 18 square feet.
Events Calendar June 1 Spontaneous Comedy 7:00pm (ACES)
June 2 City Council Meeting 6:00pm (CITY) Library Book Club 6:00pm (MLIB) $12 Unlimited Use Tuesdays At Mulligans (Mulligan) 1/2 Off 2 Hour Tuesday 10:-00am-10:00pm (AERO) Murrieta School Of Business 9:0010:30am (Chamber) SEO Seminar 9:00-10:30am (Chamber) Government Relations Meeting 11:30am-1:00pm (Chamber) June 3 Murrieta Lunch With Friends 12:00pm (CITY) The Killer Dueling Pianos 7:00 (ACES) Ribbon Cutting For Robb Bronn 11:00-12:00pm (Chamber)
June 4 Murrieta Chamber Of Commerce Business Mixer 5:30pm (CITY) Community Services Commission 6:00pm (CITY) Ace’s Comedy Club New Comedian Night 8:00pm (ACES) $2 Superhero Thursday 10:00am3:00pm (AERO) June 5 City Hall Closed Friday Night Karaoke 6:00pm (BDUBS) Ace’s Comedy Night Shows 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:30pm (ACES) June 6 Ace’s Comedy Night Shows 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:30pm (ACES) June 7 Ace’s Comedy Night Shows 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:30pm (ACES) June 8 Best Friend Day
LEGEND OF EVENTS
June 9 $12 Unlimited Use Tuesdays At Mulligans (Mulligan) 1/2 Off 2 Hour Tuesday 10:-00am-10:00pm (AERO) Murrieta School Of Business 9:0010:30am (Chamber)
June 10 Murrieta Lunch With Friends 12:00pm (CITY) Planning Commission 6:00pm (CITY) The Killer Dueling Pianos 7:00 (ACES) June 11 Murrieta Chamber Of Commerce Networking Breakfast 7:30am (CITY) Ace’s Comedy Club New Comedian Night 8:00pm (ACES) $2 Superhero Thursday 10:00am3:00pm (AERO) Ribbon Cutting For Remax/Real Pro's 4:00-5:00pm (Chamber) June 12 Ace’s Comedy Night Shows 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:30pm (ACES) Friday Night Karaoke 6:00pm (BDUBS) Ribbon Cutting For Pretty Thai 12:00am-1:00pm (Chamber) June 13 Ace’s Comedy Night Shows 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:30pm (ACES) DJ Jump Party 9:00-12:00pm (AERO) June 14 Ace’s Comedy Night Shows 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:30pm (ACES) June 15 Summer Reading Program 10:00am (MLIB) Mixed Media Collage Program 4:00pm (MLIB) Library Advisory Commission Meeting (MLIB) Spontaneous Comedy 7:00pm (ACES)
June 16 City Council Meeting 6:00pm (CITY) Explorer Meeting 6:00pm (CITY) $12 Unlimited Use Tuesdays At Mulligans (Mulligan) 1/2 Off 2 Hour Tuesday 10:-00am-10:00pm (AERO) Murrieta School Of Business 9:0010:30am (Chamber) June 17 Murrieta Business Roundtable 7:30am (CITY) Murrieta Lunch With Friends 12:00-1:30pm (CITY) The Killer Dueling Pianos 7:00 (ACES) S.C.O.R.E. Business Roundtable 7:30-9:00am (Chamber)
June 18 Make It And Take It Pizza 3:00pm (CITY) Ace’s Comedy Club New Comedian Night 8:00pm (ACES) $2 Superhero Thursday 10:00am3:00pm (AERO) Ribbon Cutting For Premier Designs (Chamber) June 19 City Hall Closed Friday Night Karaoke 6:00pm (BDUBS) Ace’s Comedy Night Shows 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:30pm (ACES) June 20 Ace’s Comedy Night Shows 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:30pm (ACES) June 21 Father’s Day! Murrieta’s 45th Annual Father’s Day Car Show 8:00am (CITY) Ace’s Comedy Night Shows 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:30pm (ACES) June 22 Make Your Own Sushi 3:00pm (CITY)
(Chamber) Murrieta Chamber of Commerce - 25125 Madison Avenue, Suite #108, Murrieta (City) City Of Murrieta - 1 Town Square, Murrieta, CA 92562 (MLIB) Murrieta Public Library—8 Town Square Murrieta, CA 92562
June 23 Coffee With The City 8:30am (CITY) Wonder Of Music 10:30am (CITY) Voices For Children Volunteer Information Session 6:00-7:30pm (MLIB) $12 Unlimited Use Tuesdays At Mulligans (Mulligan) 1/2 Off 2 Hour Tuesday 10:-00am-10:00pm (AERO) Nine Hole Golf Networking 3:006:00pm (Chamber)
June 24 Comedy Juggling With David Cousin 10:30am (CITY) Murrieta Lunch With Friends 12:00pm (CITY) Planning Commission 6:00pm (CITY) The Killer Dueling Pianos 7:00 (ACES) Murrieta City Chamber Walkabout 10:00am (Chamber) June 25 Watercolor Painting For Teens 11:00am (CITY) All Chamber Mega Mixer 3:307:30pm (MLIB) Ace’s Comedy Club New Comedian Night 8:00pm (ACES) $2 Superhero Thursday 10:00am3:00pm (AERO)
June 26 City Hall Closed Friday Night Karaoke 6:00pm (BDUBS) Ace’s Comedy Night Shows 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:30pm (ACES) June 27 Murrieta’s 24th Annual Birthday Bash 2:00pm (CITY) The Killer Dueling Pianos 7:00 (ACES) Ace’s Comedy Night Shows 8:00pm, 9:30pm (ACES)
June 28 Ace’s Rocky Osborn Magic Show 1:00pm (ACES) Ace’s Comedy Night Shows 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:30pm (ACES) June 29 Spontaneous Comedy 7:00pm (ACES)
June 30 Adventures In Improv 2:00pm (CITY) Explorer Meeting 6:00pm (CITY) $12 Unlimited Use Tuesdays At Mulligans (Mulligan) 1/2 Off 2 Hour Tuesday 10:-00am-10:00pm (AERO) Ribbon Cutting For The Cake Cottage 12:00am-1:00pm (Chamber)
(Aero) Aerosports Trampoline Park - 39729 Avenida Acacias, Murrieta (Mulligan) Mulligan Family Fun Center - 24950 Madison Ave, Murrieta (ACES) ACES Comedy Club- 39745 Avenida Acacias, Murrieta (Lake Skinner) Lake Skinner County Park - 37701 Warren Rd, Winchester
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Wine Country Spotlight
The Leoness Cellars Winery
The word Leoness, meaning "village of dreams," is the inspiration behind our lifelong quest to create world class wines from the finest vineyards in the Temecula Valley. Nestled in the rolling hills and vineyards of Temecula's wine country, Leoness Cellars offers a warm, enchanting setting where visitors can enjoy great wines, spectacular views, and wonderful times with family and friends. Leoness Cellars was founded in 2003 by Mike Rennie and Gary Winder, who together have over fifty years of agri-
culture and grape-growing experience in the Temecula Valley. Their combined experience has lead to a true understanding of growing wine grapes of the highest quality, grapes which are concentrated, balanced, and ripe, ultimately producing wines of incredible depth and flavor. Among the wines produced at Leoness Cellars are Viognier, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, White Merlot, Muscat Canelli, and Cinsault Port, as well as small lots of other specially selected varietals. Each of our wines is carefully crafted to
preserve the subtle flavors and nuances of the varietal. Our red wines, along with our Chardonnay, are aged for an extended period of time in a combination of small French and American oak barrels, adding softness and complexity to the wines, while our white wines are fermented slowly at cool temperatures, helping the wines to retain the fresh fruit flavors of the grape. Address: 38311 DePortola Rd, Temecula, CA 92593 Telephone: 951.302.7601 Website: www.leonesscellars.com
Rice Krispies Ice Cream Sandwiches "A favorite for children and grown ups alike. A combination of corn syrup, peanut butter, and Rice Krispies with your choice of ice cream or yogurt sandwiched in between. Place a piece of plastic wrap on top of the cereal mixture and then press down with your hands if you wish to keep your hands clean. I keep a plastic quilt ruler with my baking supplies for measuring squares and pastry. From a magazine clipping. No baking required!" Ingredients 1/2 cup corn syrup 1/2 cup peanut butter 4 cups Rice Krispies 2 cups ice cream (half of a l liter container) or 2 cups frozen yogurt, very slightly softened (half of a l liter container)
Directions In a medium bowl, stir together corn syrup and peanut butter. Add cereal and stir until well coated. Press mixture firmly and evenly into a buttered 9"x13" pan. Place in freezer until firm, about 15 minutes. Cut cereal mixture in half crosswise. Spread one half with softened ice cream or frozen yogurt. Top with second half of Rice Krispie mixture to make one very large sandwich. Freeze until firm, about 2 hours. Cut large sandwich into 2" portions (using ruler again). Wrap individually in foil paper or freezer wrap and store in freezer until needed.
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TECH TALK
Hello, my name is Yanik Gozlan from The Computer Repair Experts and I write “Tech Talk”. My goal is to give tips and information on the latest gadgets or common issues you may have with your technology. I have been helping people solve their technology problems since 2002. With multiple certifications and over 10 years of experience in this industry, I will try to educate and share common interests that most of the surrounding areas are talking about.
When Tech Support calls you
The other day one of my clients received a call from an alleged tech support person who “wanted me to make changes to my computer.” She asked for my advice. If there are people monitoring your computer, and there probably are, they’re not doing it to provide tech support. In fact, they don’t want you to know that they’re watching you. Unless they’re returning your call, legitimate tech people don’t call you. Think about the last time you called tech support. You were probably on hold for an uncomfortable amount of time. Do you really think they’re going
to call you and offer support you didn't know you needed? So if you get this type of call, consider it a scam. It almost certainly is. Quite often, the people calling claim to be from Microsoft or another legitimate company. They may try to convince you to download their “repair program,” which is actually malware. They’ll try to trick you into giving them remote access to your PC, allowing them to look for passwords and other sensitive information. Remote access also lets them change
settings and lower your PC’s protections. And, of course, since they’re providing you with a “desperately needed service,” they expect to be paid for their trouble. Your credit card number is a valuable asset for a criminal. So what should you do when you get a call of this nature? First and foremost,
don’t do anything they ask. Don’t install their software. Don’t give them remote access to your PC. And don’t give them any useful information. But play along long
enough to get some information on them. If you have caller ID, note their number. If you don’t, ask for their phone number and promise to call them back.
Then, as soon as you’re off the phone, call your local police and report the incident. This probably won’t result in an arrest, but it’s better than nothing.
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Soon after the wedding is over – and the chaos of planning had subsided – many newlyweds start asking themselves questions related to their financial situation. Should we buy a home? Should we merge accounts? Who pays the electric bill? How much should we be saving for a rainy day? Can we afford to take a trip? It’s smart for newlyweds to take some time to focus on establishing their new financial lives together. Here are the answers to four common questions from newlyweds: What are the pros and cons of merging finances? How you go about commingling finances is something that all new couples should carefully consider. Some couples merge everything, others prefer to keep things separate and some choose a combination of the two. The most important factor is that both spouses feel comfortable with the arrangement and that you have a process set up to ensure you pay your bills on time and maximize your finances. Start by having a conversation about money habits and styles. How have you handled money in the past? Is one of you a spender and the other a saver? If two individuals have very different ways of managing money, keeping some accounts separate and preserving some independence can be a way to maintain a healthy relationship while protecting your joint financial wellness. If you’re on the same page – both savers, for example – togetherness in all things financial can create some efficiency. In addition to careful budgeting, a good compromise is to have one checking account in which a couple deposits their income, and then a separate account for each holding an agreed-upon amount that comes from the shared pool that each spouse can spend as he or she wishes – no questions asked. It’s also important that the couple agrees on how much money they will save together, and to establish an auto-transfer from the shared pool so that saving is easy and automatic. Equally critical is for couples who are blending their finances to consider different “what if” scenarios. Discuss how much each partner would be comfortable spending on things like new furniture, or how they would financially approach an unexpected situation such as a relocation. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fitsall solution for blending finances, so having regular conversations about how to approach their finances is important for any couple. How do you determine when you can buy a home? Buying a home with your new spouse is a significant and exciting event. It’s
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Four Financial Questions Many Newlyweds Ask also a major financial milestone, so you should talk candidly about what you want for your family, and decide how much you can commit to a down payment and monthly mortgage payments. Research together as to what the interest rate and terms of your mortgage might be and then decide how your monthly expenses and budget will be affected in the short- and long-term. Newlyweds should first ask themselves if they plan to stay in the same area for the foreseeable future. If a move – due to a career change, desire to be closer to family or other reasons – is something you’ve seriously considered, home ownership is probably not right for you at this time. The transaction costs and market risk make it hard to guarantee that you’d break even should you decide to sell your home in the next few years. Renting and saving more for a down payment in your new location may be a better option for couples in this circumstance. Secondly, talk about the type of homes you like and what you can maintain. You both need to feel comfortable with the style and the amount of upkeep or maintenance required. You may want to also discuss the neighborhoods you’d prefer, and even your plans for having children. If you are thinking about starting a family in your new home, you may want to research school districts before making a decision. A general rule of thumb is that you can afford housing about two and a half times your annual salary. It is typical for a bank to require a 20 percent down payment. You may qualify for less, but this will make your monthly payment larger, so calculate carefully and be sure the monthly mortgage payment is affordable. Keep in mind that what seems affordable now may be less so as you start a family, make a career change or go back to school, and take on other financial obligations. Also be sure to factor in taxes and insurance. Talk with your banker about your interest rate, the right length for your mortgage and make sure you understand all the details about your mortgage choices. How can you ensure you don’t go over budget? Having one joint household budget makes it easier to monitor spending and stay
on track. First, create a monthly and annual budget, taking into consideration your income, monthly fixed expenses (like rent or mortgage, utilities, insurance and basics like groceries) and your savings goals. Then determine how much you can afford for discretionary expenses (like clothing, travel and entertainment). If one person is “in charge” of the budget or finances, it is important for the other person to communicate about his or her unplanned purchases. But, even the best laid plans can go astray – be sure to have overdraft protection in place to cover any purchases that fall through the cracks. Who does what? Communicate openly and often about your money. Financial disagreements or misunderstandings can fester, so making sure you keep the lines of communication open is important. Have a clear process for who does what and when. One individual may have more of a propensity or interest in financial management; if that’s the case and both spouses support that arrangement, it may be the best for your family – but make sure that both parties are informed about their financial situation. It can be helpful to
have a set time each month to pay bills, do record keeping, and discuss overall financial issues. Consulting with a financial advisor early in your relationship is another way to create a mutually agreeable plan and to have regular sessions to track your progress towards financial goals and talk about money. Jeremy Taylor is a Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Menifee, CA. He specializes in fee-based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 11 years - To contact him, please call 951679-2222, 29826 Haun Rd #206, Menifee, CA 92586. http://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/jeremy.i.taylor/profile/ Investing involves risk including the risk of loss of principal. Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., a registered investment adviser. Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC. © 2015 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved. File # 1159393
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Open House/Mixer Motte Historical Museum 28380 Hwy 74 Sun City CA 92585 Wednesday, September 10 5:30pm to 7:30pm Score Workshop Mt. San Jacinto College-Menifee Campus 28237 La Piedra Road Building 800, Room 805 Menifee, CA 92586 Tuesday, September 16 9:00am to 11:00am Candidate Forum Kay Ceniceros Senior Center 29995 Evans Rd Menifee CA 92586 Wednesday, September 17 8:00am to 9:30am
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New Members Brandman University American Emergency Restoration American Emergency Restoration Cal Alpha Realty Franklin's Cove Rob Schelling Project T.O.U.C.H. Fontainebleau Events New Life Photography & Design Jeff McNurlan
Grand Re-Opening Ribbon Cutting Top Tech Auto & Sons, Inc. 27271 Ethanac Rd. Ste 103 Sun City CA 92585 Wednesday, September 17 5:30pm to 7:30pm Monthly Coffee Temecula Valley Cardiology 29826 Haun Rd. Ste 301 Menifee CA 92586 Friday, September 19 7:30am to 9:00am Dr. David Lu will be speaking on CardioVascular Risk Reduction Just Opened Let’s welcome Jersey Mike’s Subs And Applebee’s to the neighborhood
2014—2015 Board of Directors Executive Committee Greg Bennett Bennett & Bennett Chairman of the Board Andy Morris Farmers Insurance Chair Elect Terrie Kelly Global Health Insurance 1st Vice Chair Nicole Albrecht Financial Accounting Service Treasurer Jason Hope JD Promotions Secretary Don Murray Commerce Bank of Temecula Valley Immediate Past Chair
Directors Adam Bouvet The Mill Restaurant Glen Daigle Oak Grove Equities Michael Drapeau Rabobank Kay Harrison Southwest Healthcare System Mike Hayden Champion Employer Services Joel Johnson AKA Products Monica Kirkland New Life Ultrasound Chris Kuran Waterstone Faucets Annette LaRocque Murrieta VIP Florist Connie Lynch SRCAR
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Employers must provide sick days to employees It's hard running a business. It's even harder running a business in California. Let's be honest, being an employee is no picnic either. No one wants to work next to someone who is sick, but for many employees the opportunity to take a paid day off is just a luxury that is not provided. In an effort to combat this the California Legislature enacted a Healthy Workplaces act. Beginning July 1, 2015, employees who work in California for 30 days or more within a year will accrue sick pay thanks to the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014 (the Act). The Act, signed by Governor Jerry Brown in September of 2014, applies to employers regardless of size, with only a few categories of employees ineligible for leave. Under the law, employees accrue sick pay at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked and may begin using accrued paid sick days on their 90th day of employment. For example, an
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individual hired on July 1, 2015, would begin accruing sick leave on July 31, 2015, and be entitled to use that leave as of September 29, 2015. While the employee determines how much paid sick leave he or she needs, the law does require the employee to provide “reasonable” advance notification when leave is foreseeable and notice “as soon as practicable” when it is unforeseeable. Employers can set a reasonable minimum increment for the use of
paid sick leave, but the designated increment cannot exceed two hours. As you can imagine, the law prohibits discrimination and retaliation against employees for using accrued sick days. Further, the Labor Commissioner may award reinstatement, back pay, payment for sick days withheld and payment of an administrative penalty for violations by a offending business. Generally, employers that already provide paid sick leave (or paid time off), need not provide “additional” paid sick days where the existing policy (i) satisfies the new law's accrual, carryover and use requirements; or (ii) provides at least 24 hours or three days of paid sick leave for each year of employment. Similar to vacation days, accrued sick days carry over to the following year of employment. An employer may, however, cap paid sick leave at 24 hours or three days in each year of
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employment. However, an employer may limit the accrual to 48 hours or six days. The enactment of this law is fast approaching, and given the many nuances of the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act, employers should review their policies and procedures before the law takes effect to ensure that the individuals responsible for administering these policies understand these new employer obligations and confirm they are complying with the various notice and posting requirements.
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Biz Buzz Reinvention There are jobs and there are careers, a job is something you do and a career is something you think you will do for the rest of your life. You think this way until you do not think that way anymore and your forever plans turn into… The excitement builds as you train and throw your heart into the business you want to succeed in. You can think of nothing else because you are sure 30 years from now you will be doing the same great thing, only better because you will be an expert. Then the word reinvention comes to mind when what you wanted to do is not what you thought or something else comes along in life. At this point, do you leave the comfort of what you have been doing? Is it go-
ing well for you and what you thought it would be? Is the grass really greener on the other side? The answers can be scary as you move towards self-doubt and begin to wonder what it would be like to take a Left instead of the faithful Right. Today’s world is vastly different from 25 years ago, unrecognizable from 50 years ago. Times when a person worked in one place until retirement, left with a gold watch and a pension to go home and rest are long gone. The trend now is to find something you are passionate about and chase the dream only to sell the dream back to someone else at a later date. If you do not have a Golden Parachute you have to rescue yourself from the sudden stop at the bottom. Reinvention can be the wind current to change your sails and push you towards safety. Do not be afraid of the winds and be
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MEET MURRIETA RESIDENT & BUSINESS OWNER ANA MARIA ROMANS I recently met Ana Maria on a Monday night at the Menifee Lakes Country Club Karaoke that is run by Nicole Farrell from Frenchnote Entertainment. Ana Maria does many things but one thing for sure, she sings like an angel. She started singing at the age of seven and over the years she sang on television in Mexico City and made lots of appearances, as well as singing on many radio stations. Her then husband and the father of her four children did not like her singing in public, so being the dutiful wife that she was at that time stopped singing except for family parties that he was also at. Ana Maria is from Sinaloa, Mexico. She has four sisters and two brothers. Her whole family migrated to Escondido, California in 1953 where one of the owners of a big avocado farm where her father was working, helped him bring his family to California. She went to school and got married in Escondido and had her children there. Both of her parents are now deceased. When she was growing up, she also loved to sew. At a young age she started doing alterations. She is the mother of four children, two daughters and two sons, all of whom live in California. After her second marriage fourteen years ago, she moved to Murrieta. Her current husband Martin has been operating the Sew & Vac repair business for over 30 years. He started in Escondi-
do, then they opened a store in Old Town Temecula. Six years ago, they moved to their current location in Murrieta. Two years ago, Ana told her husband she thought she would go look for a job. He said: "I don’t want you to work. I want you to do things for yourself that will make you happy." She thought about it and remembered how much she loved owning the boutiques she had in previous years, one in Escondido and one in Lake Elsinore. She told him: “If you give me half of your store I can again do my boutique.” He agreed and that was the beginning of Ana’s Boutique. Ana loves people and has such a wonderful personality that people young and old love her. Her mother told her when she was very young that she was such a great bargain hunter. That is why she loves to seek out all the warehouse sales for great bargains in women’s clothes, hats, shoes and accessories. Ana’s Boutique is the best kept secret in town. What fantastic items are displayed. Stunning, unique jewelry and amazing purses, boots of all kinds, including beautiful cowboy boots. Her clothes are very fashion friendly and the great thing is if they need any altering, she can fix them for the buyer. There are many more beautiful items and she adds new things all the time and what’s unique is that they are one of a kind type items. So this is totally a SHOW UP place to check out. Sixteen years ago after her divorce from her first marriage, she started singing again. She sang at the Million Dollar Theatre which was founded in February 1918 by entrepreneur Sid Grauman as Los Angeles' first movie house. Ana is in constant demand to sing at rodeos across California, and has lots of outfits, including hats and boots. Most of the songs she sings are in Spanish as she sings with Mariachi Bands. She recently performed for the Mexican Fiesta at the Oasis in Menifee with a 17-piece Mariachi band.
She loves doing alterations and just finished altering sixteen prom dresses and many pairs of pants for the young men for upcoming graduation events. She does lots of wedding alterations. Singing of course is a great hobby. She loves to go roller skating at the Murrieta Rink with her grandchildren. You can find her taking part in lots of community work. She sings at many fundraisers including helping a San Diego little league raise funds. She is happy she can use her voice for many great causes and her performing allows the group to make money. Her voice is amazing. She always gets standing ovations every time she performs. Ana loves to cook and her husband Martin loves Mexican food. She likes to make him special dishes. He is a great husband and together they both get to run businesses they love and still be together every day. Martin is a master at repairing vacuum cleaners and sewing machines. He has some in the store that he refurbished and sells. Their businesses continue to grow through customer referrals as their customers know how much they go out of their way to take care of them and the great work they do to serve them. Ana Maria loves Thanksgiving. She gets to do all the cooking and usually has about fifty family members and their families together for dinner at her home for this wonderful day. Because they are pretty well tied to
their businesses, they don’t get away as much for vacations. They try at least twice a year to take a week or so to visit family in Missouri. They have gone to such other places as Modesto, San Francisco, Puerto Vallarta and Cancun. I was surprised she had never been on a cruise. She really does not like cruises. In growing up in Mexico, she lived across from the beach and every day she would swim and dive for turtles, sometimes as late as midnight. I know Ana Maria and Martin would love to have you stop in to both of their shops. Ana’s Boutique is totally filled with hidden treasures. If you have a vacuum or sewing machine issue, Martin is the man that can fix them. I know this beautiful and unusual boutique will be the place I will again SHOW UP at as I loved all the items (especially the size 8½ sequined boots. If they were a size 10, I would have walked out with them as they were awesome)! I plan to take her some of my gowns to her for alterations, as they are now too large for me. It is a great place to find a unique pair of cowboy boots at very affordable prices. The minute you meet Ana Maria, you will love her. She is one totally beautiful individual who is now my new friend. You can find Ana’s Boutique and Romans Sew & Vac at 40119 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, #C-101, Murrieta, CA., telephone 951-461-4286
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Crime Family files Federal Suit for by. C.J. Leger As cases alleging police negligence rise, another case surfaces in the Riverside area regarding the man whose family claims was attacked by a cellmate and left to die. Julio Negrete’s family has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that the Southwest Detention Center in French Valley where Julio was detained, lacks the proper trained authorities to ensure the safety of inmates. According to the lawsuit, sheriff officials have not taken the proper measures to ensure safe conditions for inmates, which is primarily due to a decrease in proper training, an increase in population, and an indifferent attitude towards understaffed areas. As of right now, there is no public statement in regards to monetary damages that the suit is requesting. However, it is known that Negrete’s four children are named as the plaintiffs. Negrete's arrest was the result of a violation of his probation after a DUI incident. The initial stop was due to the responding officer’s suspicion of Negrete being in possession of narcotics. These details are also discussed in the lawsuit, where the family claims that the administration used to place him in a cell were less than satisfactory. According to the report, on May 8, 2013 when Julio was detained, he was booked at the SW. Detention Center at around 8:30 PM and placed in a cell with Chad Barrera. After a few hours, at around 2:30 am, there appears to have been an altercation between both men. Barrera, who had a long history of violence and had been arrested on murder charges, kidnapping and carjacking, was not a fair cell match for someone who was detained on minor offenses, the suit states. Video recordings of the incident were captured on the center’s surveillance cameras, however, although an apparent commo-
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tion had been heard, no one checked the cell for more than 10 hours. The body of Julio Negrete was found around noon on May 9, 2013. He had been brutally beaten and later strangled with some sort of ligature. His body had been stuffed underneath one of the cell bunks and covered over with cardboard. His official time of death was 10:30 am. The suit claims that Negrete had been in contact with his family earlier that day and he assured them that he would be released in the later hours of the day. That time never came. Chad Barrera is the only suspect in the murder of Negrete and he has pled not guilty to this murder and that of another shooting in 2012. As of right now, prosecutors are pursuing the death penalty for Barrera, claiming that he is a danger to society. He is currently awaiting trial. Initial reports of the murder did not include the details about the crime, instead the 35-year-old man from Menifee was reported as murdered by Riverside County sheriff’s officials. The public was told that an investigation was ongoing, however, the statement left out the specific details surrounding the crime. The lawsuit filed by the Negrete family depicts a scenario where 40200 Block VIA REATA 5/21/2015 15:38 25100 Block VISTA MURRIETA RD 5/18/2015 20:18 40400 Block MURRIETA HOT SPRINGS RD 5/16/2015 19:23 41500 Block BLUE CANYON AV 5/16/2015 4:43 26800 Block JEFFERSON AV 5/10/2015 14:26 24900 Block WHITEWOOD RD 5/7/2015 4:10 40400 Block MURRIETA HOT SPRINGS RD 5/5/2015 12:25 26800 Block HOBIE CR 5/4/2015 11:18 24900 Block WHITEWOOD RD 5/4/2015 11:02 25400 Block HANCOCK AV Other Sexual Offense 5/24/2015 9:21 41000 Block CALIFORNIA OAKS RD 5/12/2015 15:27 ALISE CT & MONTAGE LN Robbery 5/29/2015 5:34 40600 Block CALIFORNIA OAKS RD 5/18/2015 13:55 24600 Block MADISON AV 5/17/2015 9:36 25300 Block MADISON AV 5/16/2015 23:36 40400 Block ALTA MURRIETA DR 5/10/2015 17:46 24600 Block MADISON AV 5/2/2015 19:43 40400 Block MURRIETA HOT SPRINGS RD Theft 5/29/2015 21:15 40200 Block MURRIETA HOT SPRINGS RD
Negrete had been dead for many hours before his body had been discovered. The lawsuit also accuses the on-duty deputies of not doing their job properly and failing to check the cells despite clear video surveillance showing there had been an altercation. Negrete’s family and attorney, Gilbert R. Geilim, claims that had the cell been checked in time, this death could have been avoided. Further negligent accusations in the suit include the fact that deputies only came to the cell with intentions of releasing Negrete, not of investigating a possible altercation caught on camera. When the deputies arrived, Barrera instead presented himself as Negrete and deputies proceeded to remove him from his cell and process him as such. According to the suit, the deputies did not notice the fact that where there were once two men in the cell, now there was just one. Eventually the sham was discovered and Barrera was charged with the murder of Negrete.
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California Prepares for New Law Limiting Water Usage What it means for Farmers by C.J. Leger The governor of California, Jerry Brown, has issued a state of emergency due to the drought conditions California is currently experiencing and has initiated a new law restricting the excessive usage of water. Â Californians are having to adapt to the increasingly low water levels and new developments are arising in the worrisome new law and what it means for the bracket in which California farmers fall into. Lakes and harbors which once housed many watercraft, now have only slivers of space where water is deep enough to house just a few. Towns like Porterville, which once relied on private wells to supply them with the daily water they need to wash dishes, drink, and do laundry haven't had their supply for over
10 months, forcing the state utility companies to now deliver water to them. The new mandate requires all Californians to reduce their water usage by 25%, which raised concerns in the general community about the farming community, as initially, their role in the mandate and their irrigation restrictions were vague, prompting the governor to address the specific bracket of the farming community. The actual restrictions are being carried out by the utility companies and are being managed by the State Water Board. Â Those individuals who do not comply with the mandate can be fined up to $500 a day based on their meter readings. According to the mandate, the farming industry which accounts for 80% of California's water usage, has not been impacted by regulations. The same industry, however, only accounts for 2% of California's economy. Using an example of the farming of almonds, the production of almonds requires 3.4 billion cubic meters of water, more water than businesses use in San Francisco and Los Angeles combined, which stand at .11 and .86 respectively. The governor, which was initially criticized for not restricting the water usage of farms, came forth to address and defend his decision. Governor Brown stated that farmers are struggling to provide nutrition for America, and as a result, land in the very low end of the economic scale. He defended his decision to not restrict the usage of water of farmers by also stating that farmers are not simply taking long showers
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and needlessly watering their lawns, but instead providing most of the fruits and vegetables consumed in the United States and other significant parts of the world. In an interview with ABC news, the governor was confronted with various difficult questions including some statements regarding the new management of water usage to begin with and California. The governor was read an excerpt from the Economist, which declared an opinion stating that if water was properly priced, farmers would find a more efficient way to irrigate their farms. The governor fired back stating that farmers do not get any allocation from the federal central water project, debilitating their ability to engage
in the implementation of new water irrigation technologies. The governor continued his point by highlighting that it would be completely possible to just restrict all water usage from farms all together and import food from other countries, however, it would displace hundreds of employees and further debilitate the economy; something he has no intention of doing. The interview also addressed the laws allowing some farmers to have increased rights to more water versus other farmers without the senior water rights, and the possibility of this historic law being examined if the problem gets worse.