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Jessica Ussher Valley News Investigative Repor ter The Meadowview Homeowners Association (HOA) in Temecula met on Wednesday, Jan. 10, to discuss the potential monetization of a stream located within the Temecula Meadow. see page A-2

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From left, Sally Buselt’s husband John Buselt, children Andy Marshall-Buselt and Sarah Winant, sit at the site of a memorial tree for Sally named “The Giving Tree” after the well-known book. The tree was planted at the former Menifee Elementary School. The Buselt family toured the construction site of Menifee Union School District’s newest elementary school, Sally Buselt Elementary School, on Wednesday, Jan. 10. See story and more photos on page B-6. Valley News/Courtesy photo

Restored Murrieta Hot Springs wellness resort set to oﬃcially reopen Jan. 31 Tony Ault Staf f Writer

Jesse Hensle, vice president of marketing for Murrieta Hot Springs gave press and media guests at the Media Hard Hat Tour Jan. 11 an introduction to the resort in front of one its oldest buildings, circa early 1900s. Valley News/Tony Ault photo

Just weeks before the initial grand opening of the long closed 46-acre Murrieta Hot Springs resort, owners of the property brought members of the press and social media to tour what will now be a premier, nationally-known wellness and health resort. The spacious resort at 39405 Murrieta Hot Springs Road in Murrieta was initially used by ancient indigenous tribes as a natural oasis and decades later was turned into a hot springs resort in the early 1900s, bringing guests from across the world to Murrieta, once the ranch property of sheep rancher Ezequiel Murrieta. History After various owners, the hot springs fell into disrepair. Then in 1995, it was purchased by Calvary Chapel as a private Bible college often used as a conference site. In 2022, just after the COVID-19 see SPRINGS, page A-4

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At the start of the Jan. 9 meeting, presentations were held for both the incoming and outgoing mayor of the city. Council member Zak Schwank was congratulated for his year as mayor of Temecula, and Mayor James “Stew” Stewart was thanked for his services. Years of service pins were given to commissioners Gary Oddi and Adam Ruiz both for 5 years, James Richardson for 10 years, and Gary Watts for 15 years. A certificate of remembrance was also presented to the family of Lynn Fanene. Fanene was the

former community services officer for the city of Temecula. Fanene’s loved ones shared about how much he loved his job, through representing the city, and through working with the neighborhood watch program. Fanene died from cancer Nov. 25, 2023. Those attending the presentation, stood up from their seats, and gave Fanene’s family a standing ovation. Traffic delays were discussed as a continuous problem on northbound Interstate 15. For those returning home to Riverside county, in the afternoon and evening, traveling eight miles can take as long see COUNCIL, page A-3

An update on the I-15 construction was presented during the Temecula city council meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 9. Valley News/Shawna Sarnowski photo

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Temecula homeowners association discusses the adoption of stormwater credits Jessica Ussher Valley News Investigative Reporter

The Meadowview Homeowners Association (HOA) in Temecula met on Wednesday, Jan. 10, to discuss the potential monetization of a stream located within the Temecula Meadow. This monetization initiative, also known as an ‘alternative water compliance’, equates the water collected in the stream to a specific number of ‘stormwater credits’. These credits are subsequently sold to developers who are unable to fulfill their requirements to capture 100% of their stormwater onsite. During the meeting, panel members Teri Biacancardi (Meadowview HOA Director and management chair), Annie Bostre- Le (Stormwater program manager - City of Temecula), Ron Moreno (Assistant Director of Public Works), Stuart Kuhn (Creator of the Alternative Compliance Program) and Mike Spiellman (Meadowview HOA manager), presented details of the alternative compliance program and answered questions posed by Temecula residents. This project, if approved by the residents, will be an extension of Meadowview’s stream restoration program, which was undertaken after a boy, Anthony Fowler, died in

A Temecula homeowners association is in discussion to monetize a stream located within the Meadowview community. Valley News/Courtesy photo a bank collapse in the same stream just 6 inches downstream from the Meadowview’s property line. A natural stream “We worked with a number of partners, the US Fish and Wildlife service, the National Resource Conservation Service, Flood Control and the city. What we did instead of

concretising that channel which is a traditional stormwater conveyance system, was a nature based stream restoration. The benefit of that was it did not cost us a ton of money. With a nature-based restoration, the stream is thriving. There are plants, birds and animals around the stream and it’s safe,” said Biacancardi in

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an interview with the Valley News. The panel also highlighted the natural benefit of the streams located within the 400 acres of Meadowview. “Given that approximately 97% of our waterways have been destroyed, the streams serve as a crucial ecological system. We now know that these waterways provide ecosystem benefits that we all depend on and a key benefit of natural conservation is that wetlands are nature’s wastewater treatment plant. There are water districts that, instead of building wastewater treatment plants costing millions of dollars, will restore their wetlands,” said Biacancardi. Moreno stated that the restored Meadowview stream now functions as a water quality component that can be monetized. The Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) documents the credits generated by the stream that can be sold to other developments who opt to meet their water quality obligations with offsite environmentally superior projects. $30,000 cost Kuhn’s presentation discussed at the meeting highlighted that hiring the WQMP would cost the HOA approximately $30,000 and stressed that no land is being sold to developers meaning that Temecula residents will still have access to the meadow. “The water quality benefits are generated through a natural system and require no maintenance. However, the stream restoration’s engineered features would need to remain in place in perpetuity,” stated Kuhn. However, at a rebuttal meeting held on Saturday in response to the stormwater trading process, some residents expressed their concerns. Residents questioned whether selling stormwater credits will allow private developers to build on the land, and also, if trading with private developers jeopardizes the HOA’s nonprofit status. Moreno stated that even without agreeing to trade stormwater credits, the Meadowview stream is under a jurisdictional area called bluelines that are managed by the Army Corps. Obtaining a permit to build on the

stream is largely impossible due to tight environmental regulations. This precludes developers from building on the stream even though they purchase water credits. Moreno also stated that “a conservation easement will protect the meadow from development which would be valuable to the HOA.” Biacancardi affirmed this in the interview with Valley News stating that “putting a conservation easement on top of your property would protect it into perpetuity.” She added that should the HOA’s board decide to move forward with putting the credit program out to vote, the association has a long list of tasks to confront, including a full assessment of the impact a sale could have on their non profit status. The density of Temecula was another major concern raised by the residents. With developers potentially fulfilling their water regulation requirements offsite, there is no longer the need to build water catch basins, allowing developers to build closer together. Temecula residents expressed concerns that Temecula will become overpopulated and overdeveloped. At the rebuttal meeting, Moreno confirmed that stormwater trading will allow developers to build more densely. Additionally, some Temecula residents highlighted that developers “are not buying anything, they are not even taking water and draining it in our system. What it allows them to do is tick a box on their application that says we comply. How is the water on their property getting cleaned, purified and diverted just because they bought stormwater credits?” City on the hook Moreno replied to this overarching concern by saying that “It does allow the developer to check a box stating that they comply when their water is not getting cleaned, but the way that works is that the city is on the hook. The city has a responsibility to detail at the end of what ends up happening, as far as water quality goes, in the city. We detail how much water is being cleaned versus the quantity of new development. So, at the end of the day, we have to specify projects like this that we are going to show that the city of Temecula is cleaning more water than the development that came in.” Other concerns from the residents included the fact the HOA board has an agenda to ensure this initiative is adopted. “Our job as board members is to check the pulse of the community, there is a legal requirement to bring potential sales like this to the attention of the community,” stated Biacancardi. Despite the limitations of the HOA community survey that were outlined by Biacancardi at Wednesday’s meeting, approximately 50% of respondents felt that they had enough information to vote. Potentially a vote could be held in a year’s time, after which point the HOA board will begin to tackle questions of managing the stormwater fund and their obligations as a nonprofit organization. Some Temecula residents urged that all residents should insist on reviewing a contract prior to voting.

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The 2024 Fallbrook Open, a professional golf tournament, returns to the Golf Club of California, March 18-21. Hosted by the Asher Tour, the event brings a talented group of professional golfers to compete for a $20,000 first prize. The event debuted in 2019 and, this year, proceeds will benefit a cause with a local impact, The Drew Mings Foundation. Andrew “Drew” Mings died in a tragic car accident on Aug. 24, 2023, at the young age of 23. This foundation is committed to preserving Drew’s memory and will honor his legacy by providing scholarships to students who need assistance with their educational goals. The foundation is also hosting an inaugural fundraising event, the Drew Mings Memorial Tournament, which is dedicated to raising funds to achieve its goals. To be held Sunday, March 24, the Memorial tournament is open to anyone who would like to enjoy a day on the links and support the foundation. COUNCIL from page A-1

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The I-15 freeway is to implement technologies utilized for smart freeways, specifically at ramp meters along the corridor. Sensors and other features will monitor traffic in real time, and the information that is gathered will be relayed back to drivers directly on the road, so that they can make decisions accordingly. It aims to use an adaptive system that will help keep traffic flowing on the highway at a consistent rate. When implementing this technology, the time savings will vary. But statistics from where smart freeways have been implemented solidify its dependability. Australia has used this system, and seen a 40% travel time reduction during its peak hours, as well as a 30% reduction in collisions. A pilot program in Denver, CO, that was

applied to their I-25, was so successful that it plans to be implemented on a broader basis. The I-15 will be the first highway in California to try this concept. Coordinated ramp meters will soon be found at Temecula Parkway, Rancho California, and Winchester. Vehicle detection devices will be placed on the Northbound I-15, and will detect how many cars are on the freeway at a given time. They do not track or record license plates, but detect the number of tires on the road. Changeable advisory speed limit signs, and widening onramps, and will each be constructed in coordination with French Valley Parkway. The project aims to be completed by 2027, and put in place after the French Valley interchange opens.

Anne Mayer, executive director of Riverside County Transportation Commission, presented the update on the smart freeway pilot project. For her retirement after 18 years of dedicated service to the city, she also received a certificate of recognition that evening. For 40 years, and as a registered civic engineer, Mayer helped to complete many transportation projects that benefited the city’s economy, and its quality of life. Due to councilman Curtis Brown’s resignation, the city council had three options in fulfilling the vacancy. They could either appoint a person to serve under district 1, initiate an application process, or decide not to take any action at all. The consensus that they reached was to not speak on behalf of the voters, and to

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tinues. Jessie Hensle, vice president of marketing for the resort, greeted the press and media guests with a taste of one of the health drinks that will be served at the resort when it opens. Members of the af&co.lifestyle marketing and media relations staff were also there to greet guests. While many of the nation’s hot springs emphasize the recreational and health benefits of bathing in the hot mineral pools, the new Murrieta Hot Springs Resort wellness center is determined to bring its customers and residents a place to aid them in all their wellness needs from bathing in the hot springs, to eating well, exercising, sleeping better, and reducing stress on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Some staff members available Leading the way to those individual goals at the resort and alway available to guests is Dr. Marcus Coplin, a Naturopathic Medical Doctor at the Murrieta Hot Springs Resort, who explained how a visit to the springs can help in their health and wellness journey. “Everything centers around Geothermal natural flow spring water and the study and use of it therapeutically is known as calneology which means the effects of mineral spring in the study of bathing for health and wellness. What we know is mineral spring water has kind of a reproducible effect on the body when you soak. It has antiinflammatory effects, muscle relaxant effects, deoxidant effects, less pain, etc. “So what we have done here at Murrieta is use the kind of reproducible effects of the water to enhance that vitality programming. That’s our nutrition and food we offer throughout the program. The sleep opportunities we offer our guests if they are staying overnight with us in a room and revitalizing through a spa treatment and accessories in our bath house and, of course, moving through the center and our fitness center and wellness through yoga.” He explained now the center has 50 springs throughout the re-

Many hot spring pool safety notices are posted throughout the restored Murrieta Hot Springs wellness resort at 39401 Murrieta Hot Springs Road in Murrieta. Not all mineral pools are hot, with some in the 50 degrees Fahrenheit range for those hardy enough to jump in. Valley News/Tony Ault photos

This adult pool, up to county health swimming pool standards, as seen from the resort sun deck, is available to paying guests at the restored Murrieta Hot Springs wellness resort.

This non-swimming non-fishing lake is a natural phenomenon from the hot springs running through the Murrieta Hot Springs wellness resort used for underground water reclamation. It adds a special beauty and brings tranquility to the resort. One of the 50 hot spring pools being restored at the Murrieta Hot Springs wellness resort before its grand opening Jan. 31.

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sort that vary in temperature and mineral content in a natural flow through system. He said upon check-in, guests are given information on how to use the waters and the variety of different effects they have. Going further into the resort’s wellness efforts for their guests is Sarah Goudie, the center’s director of nutrition, who says she is “dedicated to ensuring that the cuisine at all dining venues (at the resort) aligns with our core values, grounded in scientific principles, rather than the fleeting trends.” She provided several of her favorite nutritional drinks at the press event that will be available for the hot springs guests when it opens. She will also be teaching yoga classes to the guests who sign up for that program. Tasty foods Media guests were treated to some of the nutritional and tasty foods that will be served to guests in several cafes and a signature restaurant at the facility. Matthew Steffen, executive chef at the resort, said he learned from some of the best chefs in the area including those at Temecula Wine Country vineyard restaurants. He said he delights in serving guests foods grown on organic local farms in the

region. He specializes in what he says is farm-to-table cuisine. The resort’s vice president of wellness, Sharon Holtz, was on location to explain the some historic features of the resort, its dedication to improving all of its guests’ vitality and health any day or week. “For our guests it is to genuinely be in the moment and step away from the daily routines of life and focus on their well-being during their visits.” At the conclusion of the special Hard Hat Media Tour of the facility, Holtz offered the media guests a small jar of the very warm Murrieta Hot Spring water, and in doing so, to picture themselves well in the world. Upon its opening, the restored Murrieta Hot Springs will feature 174 rooms from deluxe suites to double-queen rooms with views of the on-site lake with prices range from $399 per 24-hour day to $899 for a special suite where guests will have access to their own warn spring bath, sleep improvement information and other amenities. More rooms will be built in future restoration work that continues at the resort. Many of the resort’s facilities will be open to the public during the day including the cafe, restaurant,

the exercise and yoga programs and some hot spring bathing. There is a restricted adult and family swimming pool on site with required public health permits. Swimming or fishing in the lake is prohibited as it is used for water reclamation purposes. Day prices and facility uses will be announced at the opening. Some early reservations are available with rooms filling fast. Full day or longer term guests can wander through most of the resort during their stay. There is a day spa and many mineral and mud baths available. Reservations can be made online at www.murrieta-hotsprings.com, via email at info@mhsr.com or via phone at 951-290-0887. Olympus Real Estate Holdings Olympus Real Estate Group is a real estate investment and development firm that leverages over 20 years of real estate finance, investment and development experience to create environments that are thoughtful, lasting and provide unforgettable experiences. Through acquisition, development, and asset management activities, the company creates value for investors, stakeholders and the communities in which they invest. Tony Ault can be reached at tault@reedermedia.com.

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In theory, of course, this is a great idea. If you could consistently buy investments – stocks, in particular – when their price is down and sell them when the price has risen significantly, you’d always make some tidy profits. The main drawback to this technique, though, is that it’s virtually impossible to follow, especially for individual investors. Nobody, not even professional money managers, can really predict with any accuracy when stock prices have reached high or low points. Consequently, those who try to make these guesses could miss out on opportunities. For example, investors who are determined to buy low might not want to purchase investments when the market is up, but this practice could lead to taking a “time out” from investing just when the market is in the midst of a rally. But a financial adviser can steer clients toward a

more disciplined approach, such as buying quality investments and holding them for the long term, regardless of the ups and downs of the market. Checking progress toward your goals If you were to invest without any guidance, you might not be looking at your investments’ performance with the proper perspective. For example, some investors simply compare their portfolio returns against a widely used market index, such as the S&P 500. But this comparison may not be that useful. The S&P 500 only measures the stock prices of the leading publicly traded U.S. companies by market capitalization, but your investment portfolio, if properly diversified, will include investments other than U.S. stocks, such as bonds, government securities, international stocks and more. Consequently, the performance of

your portfolio won’t track that of the S&P 500 or any other single index, either. Your financial adviser can help you employ more meaningful benchmarks, such as whether your portfolio’s progress is on track toward helping you meet your financial goals. Also, a financial adviser will review your portfolio and investment strategy regularly to determine what changes, if any, need to be made, either in response to the markets or to events in your life. Investing for your future can be exciting and rewarding, and you can feel more confident in your decisions when you have someone helping you along the way. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Nima Helmi. Contact Nima Helmi at 951-972-3071. Edward Jones, Member SIPC

Business alarm results in Hemet achieves milestones in Strategic three arrests Plan with key projects completion in 2023 MURRIETA – Officers from the Murrieta Police Department were dispatched to a business alarm at Quinn CAT, located at the 41000 block of Raintree Court on Sunday, Jan. 14 around 2 a.m. The alarm company representing the location could see two male subjects in the yard area of the business through their surveillance camera system. The male subjects were trespassing and tampering with vehicles inside. As officers arrived on scene, they observed the males running through the business yard to an awaiting vehicle parked on Date Street. With the assistance of a drone, officers continually observed the vehicle as it fled the area

at a high rate of speed. The drone maintained a visual of the vehicle and guided responding officers to its location. Officers then conducted a high-risk vehicle stop and safely detained three males, later identified as Jeffrey Hiller (67), Ronald Harrison (67), and Chris Rood (59). All three males were later booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center for violations of vehicle tampering, conspiracy to commit a crime, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting or delaying a peace officer, and a post release community supervision violation. Submitted by the Murrieta Police Department.

Do it For Her 5K offers beautiful course, wine tasting, great prizes The Do it For Her 5K, sponsored by the Heather Janikowski Foundation, will take place at the Mount Palomar Winery on Sunday, Jan. 21. Race Organizer Kevin Murphy wrote, “A fantastic race, and the hospitality of the Mount Palomar Winery offers Breakfast Burritos and wine tasting. Also more than 50 prizes will be raffled off from places like Bath and Body Works, Road Runner Sports, Spuntino Italian Restaurant, Cheesecake Factory, Olive Garden and Lazy Dog Restaurant; just to name a few. Should be a fun time at the

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HEMET - The City of Hemet has made significant strides in its strategic plan for the fiscal year 2023-24, achieving a series of key milestones in community improvement and infrastructural development, according to City Manager Mark Prestwich’s office. The city manager on the city webpage said, “Notable completed projects include the Hemet Valley Bikeway, which now provides a modern and safe path for cyclists,

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International Women’s Day March 8th, 2024 8am-3pm

More than an event, it’s a movement. In the greater Southern California, women’s opportunities are limitless. Inspiring, encouraging, and motivating women is what this movement is all about. For some, inspiration may mean a new career, for others it may mean exploring leadership, volunteering, or running for public office. In addition to inspiration, providing opportunities for women entering or re-entering the workforce or choosing to do something different is not easy to find, until now. A Day in Her Shoes is designed to provide motivation, inspiration, encouragement as well as career opportunities for women, empowering them to imagine themselves in new or different shoes and to connect with women that are already wearing them.

This event will feature • Iconic women speakers and panelists • An interactive exhibit area featuring our best regional employers • Mentorship pairing • Food and Beverage

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International Women’s Day • March 8th, 2024 • 8am to 3pm Murrieta Hot Springs Conference Center 39405 Murrieta Hot Springs Road • Murrieta, CA 92563

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Ramona Pageant President’s Gala presents 2024 Ramona cast in the Hemet Library

Hemet City Manager Marc Prestwich and Hemet Mayor Joe Males show their delight in attending the Ramona Pageant President’s Gala at the Hemet Public Library to introduce the 2024 Ramona Pageant cast.

Cowboy Jim Ferguson, who plays the role of the notorious Jim Ferrar in this year’s upcoming Ramona Play, talks with other guests at the Ramona Pageant President’s Gala Jan. 13 at the Hemet Public Valley News/Tony Ault photos Library. Tony Ault Staf f Writer The Ramona Pageant outdoor play’s 2024 cast was presented at the annual Ramona Pageant President’s Gala held at the Hemet Library in Hemet Saturday, Jan. 13 with a special tribute to the Arias Troubadours, the pageant’s featured music group. Introduced on stage at the special event for the cast and honored guests for the first time was actress Shirley Casillas who will be acting and singing in a lead role of Ramona with Eli Santana reprising his role as Alessandro. The event included the introduction of most of the 2024 Ramona Pageant outdoor play’s actors and actresses, some of them new with most of the others returning in the spring to the Ramona Amphitheater in the south foothills of Hemet. It will be the beginning of a new century to the nationally known outdoor pageant that tells the fated love story of the Native American Alessandro and his bride Ramona in America’s troubled times and mistreatment of indig-

enous tribes. The play is based on the novel, “Ramona” written by novelist and historian Helen Hunt Jackson in 1884 after the Mexican-American War. It portrays the mixed-race Scots-Native American orphan girl who suffers hardship at the hands of area cowboys and her love for Alessandro, much of it based on fact in that time. Attending the President’s Gala were Hemet City officials, members of the Hemet/San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce, state and county officials and family guests. Showing up was the contingent of the 2023 Ramona Pageant’s Cowboys dressed in the western clothing, many of who are actual cowboys who will return in their roles along with Native American tribal members who will dance again at this year’s pageant. The Arias Troubadours, the Hemet Women’s Club, a relative of Helen Hunt Jackson, Ramona Pageant Board Members Linda Krupa and Lori VanArsdale were honored that evening topped off

Ramona Board Members Lori Van Arsdale, from left, and Hemet City Council member Linda Krupa, present a plaque to the Hemet Women;s Club who are instrumental in setting up the annual Ramona Pageant President’s Gala.

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Some of several hundred cast members who will put on the 2024 Ramona Pageant are pictured at the Ramona Pageant President’s Gala held at the Hemet Public Library Jan. 13.

The 2024 lead actors in the Ramona Pageant held outdoors in the spacious Ramona Amphitheater each spring Eli Santana who returns as his role as Alessandro and Shirley Cassillas who for the first time will be taking the role as Ramona are introduced at the Ramona Pageant President’s Gala.

The Arias Troubadours, who have played in the Ramona Pageant for the last 100 years, entertain the Ramona cast and the many guests at the annual Ramona Pageant President’s Gala.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS To submit an upcoming community event, email it to valleyeditor@reedermedia.com, put “attention events” in the subject line. CHILDREN’S EVENTS Jan. 18 - 4:30 p.m. Family Arcade (meets monthly – Ages 3 to 12 years): Lab at the Murrieta Public Library, 8 Town Square, Murrieta Cal. Jan. 20 - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lake Elsinore Lowe’s Home Improvement This Kids Toolbox Workshop at 29335 Central Ave., Lake Elsinore. Bring the little helpers along on the next home improvement project. COMMUNITY EVENTS Jan. 18 - 5-9 p.m. Murrieta Downtown Market Nights by Murrieta Downtown Merchants and Property Owners Assn. between Juniper and Washington Streets. Many local vendors and businesses participate every first and third Thursday of each month. Memberships and Murrieta vendors welcome $50 to $25. See DowntownMurrieta@gmail.com. Location, 24810 Washington Ave. Murrieta, CA. 9256 Jan. 19 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Martin Luther King, Jr., Days of Service with the City of Temecula partnering with the Community Mission of Hope for a food drive. An opportunity to provide food for underserved people and learn different ways to get involved with the community whether it be with the City of Temecula or other local nonprofit organizations. All donations will go directly to CMOH . Jan. 21 1-3 p.m. Dorland Arts Colony presents Alchemy of Art reception, display and sale of Dorland artists works at the colony, 36701 Hwy. 79 S. Temecula Parkway. Public welcome. Mingle and listen to music, visit artist’s cottages. Learn about Dorland. 951-302-3837. See www.dorlandartscolony.com Jan. 25 - 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Pro Football Trivia Night at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Road,

Temecula.With the biggest game in sports right around the corner, come test your knowledge of the gridiron The top three contestants will win a prize, but only one can be crowned champion. Pizza, treats, and drinks are on us! All participants are encouraged to wear their favorite jerseys and represent their team with pride. Face paint is optional. Sponsored by the Friends of the Temecula Libraries. Advance registration begins two weeks prior to scheduled programs and events. Please register at the library reception desk or by calling 951- 693-8900. Jan. 27 - 8 a.m. to noon Free Waste Drop-off and Shredding Event for Murrieta Residents at the Murrieta City Hall Parking Lot, 1 Town Square, Murrieta. Please bring a valid ID and bill from WM. Participation is not guaranteed, and attendees may be turned away at or before noon, depending on capacity. Jan. 27 - 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Adult Art Workshop with Art Club middle schoolers at Menifee Public Library, 28798 La Piedra Road, Menifee Jan. 27 - 9 a.m. to noon. 2nd annual 3K walk and mixer at Menifee Central Park, 30268 Civic Center Drive, Menifee. Registration free. See blackchamberofcommerce. org or call Tolanda 888-466-7408 ext. 142 Feb. 14 - 8 p.m. Sebastian Sidi Valentine’s Day Concert at the Corporate Room, 34846 Monte Vista Dr. in Wildomar. Doors open at 6:50 p.m., dinner is at 7:30 p.m. and show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets available at SebastianSidi.com/ Shows. ONGOING – Riverside Transportation Commission is offering Park and Ride lots to connect with carpools, vanpools and transit systems in Beaumont at 600 E. Sixth Street in San Jacinto; at 501 S. San Jacinto Avenue and in Temecula at Grace Presbyterian Church, 31143 Nicolas Road, open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. but not on weekends. ONGOING – Line dancing classes are held Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Lake Elsinore/

Wildomar Elks Lodge, 33700 Mission Trail, in Wildomar across from the Animal Friends of the Valleys. Classes have a DJ with learning levels beginning to intermediate. Have fun and exercise at the same time at $5 per lesson. Contact Joyce Hohenadl at 951674-2159 ONGOING – Sun City Civic Association Monthly Square Dance sessions are held Sundays from 1:30-5 p.m. at 26850 Sun City Boulevard. ONGOING – If you know a homebound older adult, resources in Menifee are available, including grab-and-go, cooked and frozen food for pickup. Courtesy pantry items and meals delivered with no contact. Three days of emergency food can be delivered immediately or restaurant meal delivery for those who don’t qualify for food assistance programs. Call the California Department on Aging at 800-510-2020 for help. ONGOING – The Riverside County COVID-19 Business Assistance Grant Program is accepting online applications for business grants up to $10,000 at http://www.rivercobizhelp.org that can be used for employee retention, working capital, personal protective equipment purchases, rent or mortgage payments and paying vendor notices. Eligible businesses, including nonprofits, must be in Riverside County, with a minimum of one but less than 50 employees and operating for at least one year since March 1. For more information, call Riverside County Business and Community Services at 951-955-0493. ONGOING – 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Temecula Winchester Swap Meet continues, 33280 Newport Road in Winchester. Saturdays and Sundays only. The small local swap meet is only 50 cents for entry, and anyone under age 10 is free admission. No dogs allowed. ONGOING – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Every Sunday, Murrieta Village Walk Farmers Market is at Village Walk Place in Murrieta. The Sunday morning farmers market

Crossword Puzzle Theme: The Grammys ACROSS 1. Moonshine maker 6. *Artist with most 2024 Grammy nominations 9. Not his 13. “Roots” author 14. That guy 15. Full of emotion (2 words) 16. Relating to #3 Down 17. Tarzan’s mom, e.g. 18. Caribbean island destination 19. *The Recording ____, voting organization 21. *”What Was I Made For?” movie 23. *”A Boy Named ____,” 1970 Grammy winner 24. Prickle on a wire 25. Drench 28. Waiter’s handout 30. *Grammy-nominated Lauper song, “True ____” 35. Amusement destination 37. Rachel Renee Russell’s “____ Diaries” 39. Extend subscription 40. South Korean boy band 41. Type of wrap 43. Italian wine region 44. Forearm length unit 46. Honey-producing facility 47. Saw incision 48. Nauseant 50. Fancy marbles used as shooters 52. U.S. Marine Corps gift recipient 53. EU currency 55. Aglet on a shoelace, e.g. 57. *____.com Arena 60. *Miley Cyrus’ Song of the Year nominee and popular romantic gift 64. Texas cook-off dish 65. *”In the ____ Tonight,” by Grammywinner Phil Collins 67. Send, as payment 68. Safe place 69. Bird word 70. Leave out 71. Bookkeeping entry 72. Refrigerator sound 73. Scatter DOWN 1. Not Sunni 2. Baby powder ingredient 3. Pelvic parts 4. Shows the way 5. Aristotle’s school 6. One-horse carriage 7. Mailing “code” 8. Single-cell protozoan 9. *Grammy-winner, ____ Alpert 10. *Purse for the red carpet 11. Bumpkin 12. Pampering place 15. Bar ____, ME 20. Rewards, in the olden days

22. Pendulum’s path 24. Cantina staple 25. *Ice ____, Best New Artist nominee 26. Wooden ship caulking 27. Space exploration mission 29. *Grammy host for the fourth time 31. Plumbing problem 32. Early stages of illness 33. Reminiscent of the past 34. *”Anti-Hero” performer 36. Not purl 38. Pacific Islanders’ herbal drink 42. Handrail post 45. Neckwear decoration 49. Use scissors

51. Soft palate vibrations 54. House pest 56. Resided 57. Social media conversation 58. Bank of Paris 59. Big Bang’s original matter 60. Word on a gift tag 61. Arabian bigwig 62. Fair attraction 63. Hot pot 64. Denoted by symbol X 66. Debtor’s letters

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at Village Walk Plaza is a place to buy fruits and veggies, gourmet food and crafts. Come to the center in the northwest corner of Kalmia/ Cal Oaks at the Interstate 215 exit in Murrieta. ONGOING – Temecula’s Farmers Markets are offered in Old Town Temecula Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon, 4100 Main Street in Temecula; at Promenade Temecula, 40640 Winchester Road, outside JCPenney every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at Vail Headquarters, 32115 Temecula Parkway, every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. In compliance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Riverside County Public Health orders, the farmers markets will be restricted to agriculture products only. Follow the Old Town Temecula Farmers Market on Facebook to stay updated. No pets allowed. WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS, NOTICES Jan. 18 - 3:30-7:30 p.m. Chamber of Commerce Mega Mixer at Lake Elsinore’s Diamond Stadium, 500 Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore. Local Chamber members meet and network with businesses. Jan. 19- Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District invites the public to take a survey if they would like to see another recreation center and gymnasium. Take the survey at https://survey. zohopublic/zs/BwCvs One respondent will receive a $50 gift certificate. Jan. 19 - City of Temecula Adult Sports Leagues 2024 Winter / Spring Season Registration Packets Available Online Now. Offering Adult Softball, Kickball, and Basketball Sports Leagues. Games are held on weekdays from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Build your team today. Different skill levels. For more League information, pricing, and to download Team Registration Packets for the various sports leagues, please visit TemeculaCA. gov/Sports. Jan. 19 - Monthly Temecula Arts Night on last Friday of each month returns The Lot at the Merc, 42051 Main St., Old Town Temecula. Visitors can view a variety of artwork for sale from artists exhibiting in multiple mediums and enjoy live music at The Lot. A free reception is held in The Merc each month for the featured artist where guests can enjoy refreshments while admiring the art gallery. Event is free. Jan. 19 - 1-3:30 p.m. Free Family Business Workshop. The Riverside County Office of Economic Development and the California Baptist University Family Business Center would like to invite you to attend a free family business workshop. CBU Family Business Center Director Dr. Keanon Alderson will present on Family Business Opportunities & Challenges and Solutions to Common Family Business Challenges. The workshop will take place at the Temecula Valley Entrepreneur’s Exchange at 43200 Business Park Dr. in Temecula. Register online at https://www.purplepass. com/#u72408/California_Baptist_University.html. Jan. 23 - 9 a.m. Temecula Valley Entrepreneur’s Exchange Small Business Workshop “CAL OSHA Recordkeeping.” Join us to learn the details and criteria needed to complete your business’s OSHA 300 logs and more. Register at bit.ly/3RCBupQ. Workshops take place at TVE2, 43200 Business Park Drive in Temecula. Jan. 24 - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. California State Virtual Career Workshop. Meet Recruiters and Apply for a Job. Join a Virtual CA Career Forum (CACF) hosted by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, California Department of Technology, and Office of Data and Innovation Jan. 28 - 3:30-5 p.m. Knit and Crochet Club meets for teens through adults at the Menifee Public Library, 28798 La Piedra Road, Menifee. Feb. 2 - 12 p.m. Local artist Bonnie Martland exhibit featured at the Merc, 42051 Main St., Old Town Temecula. Visitors can view

a variety of the artist’s works at the outdoor event. Free. Works for sale. ONGOING – Want to help deployed American troops remotely? Help shop for the most needed items without leaving home as an easy way to help support deployed men and women by purchasing items remotely and having them delivered to MilVet at designated drop-off locations for packing. All items on the list are special requests from deployed military men and women. MilVet is a nonprofit organization that holds monthly packaging events at different community locations in the area. For drop-off locations and packaging locations, visit http://www.milvet. org/military-care-packages. ONGOING – Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Meeting meets the third Monday of each month at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, 41845 Sixth Street, in Temecula from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, email gaugustin206@ gmail.com or join the meeting. ONGOING – Sons of Norway/ Scandinavia meets at noon the first Saturday of every month, September to June, at the Heritage Mobile Park Clubhouse, 31130 S. General Kearny Road, in Temecula. ONGOING – Menifee Community Services offers online driver’s education courses for a $21.95 fee. The course includes animated driving scenarios, instructional videos, sample tests, licensed instructor available to answer questions, DMV-approved certificate of completion with all lectures and exams completed from home. Designed for students and does not include behind-the-wheel instruction or a California driver’s permit. Contact 951-723-3880 or visit the city of Menifee to register at http:// www.city of menifee.us. ONGOING – 10-11:30 a.m. Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center and The Elizabeth Hospice host a virtual support meeting for caregivers every second and fourth week of the month via Zoom. Get helpful tips and learn from others who are also dealing with similar challenges. For more information and to register, contact The Elizabeth Hospice Grief Support Services at 833-349-2054. ONGOING – Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, a free 12step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, undereating or bulimia, has meetings throughout the U.S. and the world. Contact 781932-6300, or for local meetings, call 925-321-0170 or visit http:// www.foodaddicts.org. ONGOING – The Murrieta Garden Club meets each month at the Murrieta Community Center, 41810 Juniper St. Anyone who likes to garden or is interested in plants is welcome. Membership is $10 per year. Find more information about the monthly event or project on Facebook. ONGOING – Temecula Valley Rose Society meets each month. For more information and new meeting dates and places, visit http://www.temeculavalleyrosesociety.org. ONGOING – Menifee Toastmasters meets every Thursday at noon for one hour at a designated place to have fun, enhance speaking capabilities, gain self-confidence and improve social skills. For new dates, call 760-807-1323 or visit http://www.MenifeeToastmasters.org for more information. ONGOING – Homeless veterans can receive free help by dialing 877-424-3838 for 24/7 access to the VA’s services for homeless, at-risk veterans. Chat is confidential for veterans and friends. Visit http://www.va.gov/homeless. ONGOING - The Dorland Scribblers meet the second Sunday of each month from 1-3 p.m. at 36701 Highway 79 South, Temecula, CA 92592. We welcome fiction, non-fiction, poets, memoir, and screenwriters. We host writing-craft discussions; attendees may read up to a five minute excerpt from their work for feedback / critique. RSVP at https://www.dorlandartscolony. com/sunday-scribblers.html

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Movie review: ‘Mean Girls’ Bob Garver Special to the Valley News

Of all the pop culture institutions to be canceled, ended, or otherwise shut down by the pandemic in 2020, the permanent closure of the “Mean Girls” Broadway musical was perhaps the one that disappointed me the most. I’m not sure why it wasn’t brought back postpandemic – ticket sales had clearly been healthy enough to keep me from scoring cheap seats during its two-year run – all I knew was that the show was gone and I had missed all 833 chances to see it live. But then a ray of hope appeared when it was announced that the musical, which itself was based on the 2004 movie, which itself was based on a book, was going to become a movie. I immediately got my hopes up, this movie would be the payoff to six long years of waiting. With my expectations that high, is it any wonder I found the movie disappointing? The story follows shy teenager Cady (Angourie Rice) as she navigates her first high school in the United States after moving from Kenya with her mother (Jenna Fischer). She’s a great academic, impressing her math teacher Ms. Norbury (Tina Fey, who played the role in the original film and is the writer of all three versions of the property), but lacking in social graces. Outcasts Janis (Auli’i Cravalho) and Damian (Jaquel Spivey) invite her to be their lunchroom companion, but she can’t help but be drawn to the ultra-popular Plastics clique, led by the domineering Regina George (Renee Rapp). Regina and the Plastics are surprisingly receptive to Cady and invite her to join the group. She isn’t really comfortable around the chic Regina and her friends, busybody Gretchen (Bebe Wood) and vacuous Karen (Avantika), but Janis convinces her that it will be so fun to infiltrate the group and report back on how catty and ridiculous they are. This of course makes

this version of “Mean Girls” is that it may be too soon to remake a movie from 2004, even with the change-up of musical numbers. The original is so fresh in the audience’s mind that they know the progression of the story and in some places can quote the dialogue wordfor-word, which includes stepping on some integral punchlines. Tina Fey and Tim Meadows (as the school’s principal) reprise their roles without singing, and it’s less a welcome nostalgia act and more

Valley News/Courtesy photo Cady and Janis just as catty and ridiculous as the Plastics, but they don’t pick up on it until it’s too late. Meanwhile, Cady develops a crush on Regina’s ex Aaron (Christopher Briney), and when she learns that Plastics rules forbid dating him, she schemes to work around the system, manipulate Aaron into liking her, and usurp Regina’s popularity. In other words, she takes to being a “mean girl” more easily than she thought possible. The musical numbers are certainly fun, if not particularly memorable. It’s hard not to get swept up in just how endearingly dramatic these kids are, which the singing and dancing compliment perfectly.

I have no problem believing that this movie will create just as many breakout stars as the 2004 film. But seeing them on a cramped set isn’t the same as seeing them on a nice open stage. There are sequences in houses and classrooms that are undeniably impressive and no doubt a lot of hard work went into them, but that’s the problem, it’s hard not to think about how much work went into them. Somehow it’s perfectly believable that these characters would break into song and dance, but I have a hard time believing that they would choose to do this much limb-flailing choreography in such a tight space. I think the bigger problem with

of an unflattering copy. Still, I’d like to see the movie become a hit, partly because I want to reward its infectious energy and partly because I’d like to see it lead to a revival of the Broadway show so I can finally see the musical the way it was intended. Grade: C “Mean Girls” is rated PG-13 for sexual material, strong language, and teen drinking. Its running time is 112 minutes. Contact Bob Garver at rrg251@ nyu.edu.

Shirley Casillas who for the first time will be playing in the lead role of Ramona in the 2024 Ramona Pageant, backed by the Arias Troubadours, readies herself to sing “Ramona” the outdoor plays featured song at the Valley News/Tony Ault photo annual Ramona President’s Gala. RAMONA from page B-1 with a delicious buffet meal and entertainment by the cast members. Leading ceremonies was Ramona Pageant President Joe Grindstaff who opened the event and introduced the special VIP guest and cast members. Actor Frank Siebke, who has played Padre Gaspara in the play, gave special recognition to the Arias Troubadours with whom he worked with for many years in the production. The Troubadours family, since the first years of the Ramona Pageant in the 1920s have provided the traditional Mexican music for the pageant every year. Many have passed with their musi-

cal family still returning to perform for the play. Tickets for the 2024 Ramona Pageant scheduled for April 20-21, April 27-28, and May 4 and 5 are now on sale at the Ramona Bowl Amphitheater ticket office, 27400 Ramona Bowl Road in Hemet, from $33 to $47 for adults; $21 to $47 for a child and $28 to $47s for seniors depending on seating locations in the 5,000 seat outdoor amphitheater. Call 951-658-3111 for information. The Ramona Bowl Amphitheater is a nonprofit organization. The Ramona Bowl Museum is open for visitors. Tony Ault can be reached at tault@reedermedia.com.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Spring classes to begin at JDS Creative Academy in Temecula TEMECULA — In the heart of Riverside County, JDS Creative Academy has emerged as the undisputed beacon of artistic education, captivating the community with its exceptional training programs in visual, performing, and digital arts. More than just an institution, JDS Creative Academy, is a local award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization setting the stage for students of all ages to embark on a journey of creativity, confidence, and career possibilities. JDS Creative Academy’s classes offer a unique experience here in our region with a selection that includes Film Making, Scriptwrit-

ing, Fashion Design, Backstage Production, and Musical Theatre. These VAPA-certified courses taught by industry professionals prepare students not just for higher education but for fulfilling careers in the arts. Spring classes begin the week of Jan. 22, and JDS Creative Academy’s spring musical is The Wizard of Oz. Performances run on May 18-19. Alongside JDS Creative Academy, the affiliated JDS Actors Studio is breaking barriers by offering professional acting classes for teens, youth, and adults alike. In a community where artistic dreams know no age limits, JDS Actors Studio fosters a supportive

environment where individuals of all ages can embrace their creative passion for acting. JDS Actors Studio has launched over 100 careers through their acclaimed Industry showcase based on the best-selling book Show Business Breaking into the Industry as an Actor, written by the Studio’s master acting coach, Scott Strand, and Executive Producer Diane Strand. The next Industry Showcase is scheduled to begin Feb. 28. Enrolling your child in art classes helps them with reading, writing, and interpersonal skills. Introducing them early can also help your child in developing

their communication skills. JDS Creative Academy’s course structure is California VAPA-approved, engaging students of all ages with the ability to increase their skills to conquer their dreams. It is very important to continue to study your craft, especially in the arts. At JDS Creative Academy we foster creative enrichment, inclusivity, and a safe environment for all to grow and thrive. Here is a quote from JDS Creative Academy’s Co-Founder and Executive Producer Diane Strand. “I am excited for our new session of visual performing and digital arts - our musical theater production of The Wizard of Oz is a show

I have wanted to do. Hold on to your ruby slippers and head on down the yellow brick road with us this spring!” JDS Creative Academy invites everyone to come audition for The Wizard of Oz on Jan. 25 at 5 p.m. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional; we have a role for you in our show. Enroll at JDS Creative Academy or Actors Studio today and become part of a creative community that transcends generations, propelling Riverside County towards a future illuminated by the creative arts. Submitted by JDS Creative Academy.

Temecula celebrates American Black History Month TEMECULA – The Temecula Community Services Department, including the Temecula Valley Museum and the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, join the nation as we recognize and commemorate Black Americans’ many achievements and contributions through focused programming in celebration of American Black History Month. Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street, will be hosting three events in celebration of American Black History Month.

“Sherry Berry Music: Cross That River” will be performed at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater Saturday, Feb. 10.

“The Frog’s Princess” will be performed at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater Thursday, Feb. 8. “The Frog’s Princess” will be performed Thursday, Feb. 8, at 7:30 p.m. Temecula presents two family-friendly performances. New work from the writers of “Freedom Riders” and “Bayard,” Richard Allen and Taran Gray, features a seemingly ordinary girl who goes on a musical journey through the mysterious and magical Louisiana Bayou to help a prince, now a frog, find the cure to turn himself back to human form while discovering that her roots go deeper than she ever knew.

“Sherry Berry Music: Cross That River” is featured Saturday, Feb. 10, at 7:30 p.m. In partnership with Sherry Berry Music, “Cross That River” is a performance based on real history that takes audiences on a musical journey into why Black lives matter. This original musical portrays a significant moment in American history where Black cowboys lived and helped settle the West. The unsettled West of the 1860s provides a new life and new dreams for Blue, a run-away slave, who escapes from slavery to Texas to become one of America’s first Black cowboys. The compelling tale of freedom integrates fiction with historical fact and each song presents a different page in this complicated chapter of American history. The story of Blue begins in Louisiana and with every song of this highly infectious score, the audience is moved further along on Blue’s harrowing journey across the Sabine River to freedom in the Wild West. Each song tells a unique story, at times joyful, sometimes tragic, but mostly, a poignant chronicle of enduring perseverance. Award-winning musician Allan

Rosetta & The Mt. Calvary Missionary Club will be on stage for three shows in February: Feb. 4, 18 and 23, at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater. Harris wrote “Cross That River” to tell the untold story of the Black West and empower Americans with an inspiring story of hope and freedom. Rosetta and Mt. Calvary Missionary Club will take the stage Feb. 4, 18 and 23, at 7:30 p.m. at The Merc. Temecula’s Celebration of Black History will also include Rosetta and Mt. Calvary Missionary Club produced by Heart of Gold Productions. In the captivating new play, the spirit and resilience of women of color blossom on stage, weaving a profound tale of camaraderie and liberation. Amidst the oppressive climate of the 1950s South, a group of women, steadfast in their faith, confront the daunting tides of prejudice and societal constraints. Their journey, penned with grace and fervor by playwright Gwen Wright, emerges as a testament to the enduring strength found in unity and shared hope. Come for an experience that promises not just a play, but a move-

Celebrate National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day at Doh Creamery TEMECULA – The North American Ice Cream Association and its members across the country are joining to celebrate National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day Saturday, Feb. 3. Doh Creamery, 26460 Ynez Road, Suite B, is bringing this experience to Temecula from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Children are welcome to attend in their pajamas. Each year, on the first Saturday in February, people from all over the world gather to eat ice cream for breakfast. It all started with a mother and her six children. In the mid-1960s, Florence Rappaport came up with the idea on a snowy morning in Rochester, New York, to entertain her children with something new and exciting: Ice Cream for Breakfast. The family shared their tradition and it spread from state to state and eventually country to country, where this annual event is celebrated as far away as New Zealand, Germany and China. Visit Doh Creamery and make National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day a new tradition for your family. If you can’t make it to Temecula, visit http://www.icecreambreakfast.org to view participating shops in your area. Did you know? The ice cream and frozen dessert industry has a massive reach, having a 13 billion impact on the economy, supporting over 29,000 jobs and generating 1.8 billion

National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day is being celebrated at Doh Valley News/Courtesy photo Creamery in Temecula, Saturday, Feb. 3. dollars in direct wages according to the International Dairy Foods

Association. Submitted by Doh Creamery.

“Black and White in Black and White” features striking photographs attributed to African American photographer John Johnson and are in exhibition at the Temecula Valley Museum now through March 24. Valley News/Courtesy photo ment, reminding everyone of the power within stories too often left untold. Witness the transformation that unfolds when the indomitable human spirit dares to claim its place in history. Rosetta and the Mt. Calvary Missionary Club awaits to embolden and inspire – reserve your seat for this exclusive limited engagement and be part of the legacy. Tickets are available at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street, and online at http://TemeculaTheater.org. For more information, contact the ticket office at 866-653-8696. Over at the Temecula Valley Museum, 28314 Mercedes Street, visitors can view a special exhibit in honor of American Black History Month. The exhibit, “Black and White in Black and White: Images of Dignity, Hope, and Diversity in America” will run from Jan. 5 through March 24. The exhibit explores the proud culture of African Americans in the early twentieth century, featuring a collection of photographs from Lin-

coln, Nebraska. These astonishing images are curated by Doug Keister. “Black and White in Black and White” features striking photographs attributed to African American photographer John Johnson. Using his Lincoln neighborhood as his canvas, Johnson crafted these ennobling images of his friends and family between 1910 and 1925. Equally as important as Johnson’s depictions of African Americans are his images of blacks, whites and other racial groups together, an occurrence that was almost unheard of at the time. In conjunction with this exhibit, join curator Doug Keister as he describes his journey finding John Johnson’s photographs in an antique store, exploring this chapter of African American history, and his 50-year search to learn about the people in the photos and their significance to history. This gallery talk will be held at the Temecula Valley Museum Saturday, Jan. 20, from 1-2 p.m. The Temecula Valley Museum is located in Old Town Temecula, 28314 Mercedes Street. Museum hours are Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit http:// TemeculaValleyMuseum.org or call 951-694-6450. American Black History Month celebrates achievements which have led the fight toward equity in the community and stand together to pave the way for continued progress for all. Temecula’s Celebration of American Black History is a collective celebration and remembrance of the many important contributions Black Americans have had on every chapter of our nation’s story. Submitted by Temecula Valley Museum, exhibit envoy, Temecula Community Services Dept. and Old Town Temecula Community Theater.

Temecula Art Nights in Old Town Temecula supports local artists and provides a perfect night out for visitors TEMECULA ─ Temecula Art Nights, the award-winning monthly event, returns for another year of art, entertainment, and culturally enriching experiences in the heart of Old Town Temecula. On select Fridays, visit The Lot on Main and The Merc (42051 Main Street) to experience everything Temecula Art Nights has to offer. Visitors can view a variety of artwork for sale from artists exhibiting in multiple mediums and enjoy live music at The Lot on Main. A free reception is held in The Merc each month for the featured artist where guests can enjoy refreshments while admiring the art gallery. In the ambiance of great music and food, Temecula Art Nights events are free and offer an exciting opportunity for varied artists to share their work with the community and the many visitors to Temecula. Save the date for upcoming Temecula Art Nights events in 2024, including Bonnie Martland on Feb. 2, Mighty Minis on March 1, Eric Edisen on April 5, Thomas O’Keefe on May 10, Ian Stewart on June 7, Temecula Valley Art League on

Valley News/Courtesy photo July 5, Carl Kravats on Aug. 2, Dorland Mountain Arts Colony on Sept. 6, Sacha Hope on Oct. 4, and Kathy Stradley on Nov. 1. For more information about Temecula Art Nights and to become a participating artist, please visit TemeculaCA.gov/ArtNights. For updates on events and programs, follow us on social media @TemeculaParksAndRec. For questions, please call 951-694-6480. Submitted by Temecula Community Services Department.

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HEALTH

Mindful beginnings: The importance of prioritizing mental health in New Year’s resolutions

Dr. Rhonda L. Randall, D.O., is chief medical officer at UnitedHealthcare, Employer & Individual. Valley News/Courtesy photo Dr. Rhonda L. Randall UnitedHealthcare With the New Year, many people are still considering what will be on their list of resolutions,

and mental health should be top of mind. A recent study shows that in 2023, one of the highest reported New Year’s resolutions was to improve mental health at 36%, reflecting a growing recognition of mental well-being as pivotal to our overall quality of life and highlighting a collective commitment to prioritize self-care and emotional resilience in the coming year. The state of mental health in America continues to decline, with a mere 31% of Americans describing their mental health as “excellent” – a record low. While the collective recognition of prioritizing mental health is a step in the right direction, many people setting resolutions may not stick to them, with the majority losing their resolve as early as February. So, as people plan their resolutions for the year ahead, here are some easy ways to implement and

execute mental health resolutions in 2024. Find and establish a solid support system. A robust support system is a cornerstone of mental wellbeing, providing a crucial safety net during inevitable challenges. When surrounded by understanding friends, family or mentors, individuals are better equipped to navigate stressors, share burdens and find solace in times of need. The interconnectedness of a strong support system not only validates emotions but fosters a sense of belonging and resilience, ultimately contributing to maintaining positive mental health. Reset your mind and body. Adequate sleep is a cornerstone of mental health, pivotal in cognitive function, emotional regulation and stress resilience. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a third of people sleep less

than seven hours a night. Insufficient sleep has been shown to negatively impact mental health, leading to impaired cognitive function, emotional regulation and an increased vulnerability to mental health challenges. It is recommended for adults to sleep 7 or more hours a night to keep the mind healthy. Don’t be afraid to talk to a professional. Engaging with your primary care physician or a mental health professional offers a unique and confidential space to express thoughts and emotions without judgment, fostering selfawareness and understanding. A primary care physician or trained therapist both provide valuable insights, coping strategies and evidence-based interventions tailored to individual needs, helping to navigate challenges and promote emotional well-being. Seeking professional help is a

proactive step towards mental health, offering a guided journey of self-discovery and equipping individuals with the tools necessary to manage and overcome various mental health issues. Check your health insurance coverage. Health insurance plans offer mental health benefits which may include digital self-help tools, in-person and virtual visits, coaching and employee assistance programs, allowing you to access support in a variety of ways. People with mild behavioral health needs may find digital selfhelp tools and virtual coaching as good places to start. If you have any questions, call the number on your insurance card for more information. Dr. Rhonda L. Randall, D.O., is chief medical officer at UnitedHealthcare, Employer & Individual.

Taking charge of your health: Cervical cancer and the importance of regular check-ups VISTA – In our busy lives, it is crucial for every woman to prioritize her health. One aspect that often goes unnoticed until it’s too late is cervical health. Cervical cancer is a serious but preventable condition, and getting care at the right time can make all the difference. So, what is cervical cancer, why do regular check-ups matter, and how can the women’s health services at VCC

can be a valuable resource for you? Cervical cancer typically starts with abnormal cell changes that may develop into cancer over time. It can start with no detectable symptoms, making early detection key to successful treatment. Regular check-ups, including Pap smears and human papillomavirus tests, can spot abnormal cell changes before they become cancerous.

Fallbrook Food Pantry has been serving the community since 1991 FALLBROOK – Social scientists say that giving to others is good for the giver – acts of generosity actually make them feel better. And surrounding oneself with generous people is infectious. With these motivations in mind, the Golf Club of California Women’s Club expanded their organization’s purpose beyond golf, to include contributing to the well-being of Fallbrook. The Fallbrook Food Pantry is one of their favorite charitable organizations. Several years ago, the club began collecting cash at Christmas time for the food pantry. The response has been wonderful, and this year’s donation topped $2,500. The food pantry’s primary mission is, of course, to provide healthy and nutritious food to all who need it. They provide over 1.3 million pounds of food annually. But not just a well-balanced selection of food, the food pantry has developed programs to empower their clients to become self-sufficient, independent, and productive community members by offering nutrition, wellness, and vocational education. The Cooking Matters class for youth and adults is one of its more successful programs. Also, Diabetes Prevention and Maintenance classes for Type 2 diabetes have been successful. There are waiting lists for both of these classes. Local grocery stores, local growers and local farmers bring fresh fruits and vegetables to the food pantry every week. When any fresh food is unable to be distributed

before spoilage begins, 100% of the daily waste is donated to local farmers for use as feed for their animals. This initiative reduces waste and the carbon footprint. There’s something special about being able to help one’s neighbors. Food pantry clients can include that single mom working at fast food, senior citizens living on fixed incomes, or a working dad who just got laid off. Surprisingly, active duty and retired military members can also be eligible to receive assistance. Many hard-working folks whose income falls below a certain level are qualified. The food pantry can be a short-term solution to help them get through troubled times. Food and cash donations are vital for the success of the Fallbrook Food Pantry. But their volunteers are the heartbeat of the organization. They come and go, but many have been volunteering for 10 years or more. Not only are local adults giving up their leisure time for service, but often Children and teenagers are donating hours to experience first-hand the reward of giving to those in need. Anyone who is not familiar with the Fallbrook Food Pantry can drop by; visitors are welcome. And they shouldn’t be surprised, like the women of Golf Club of California, if they find themselves writing out a check, or signing up for a volunteer “shift.” The positive energy of these generous people is contagious! Submitted by the Golf Club of California Women’s Club.

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VCC is here to support patients on their personal journey to optimal well-being. The caring and experienced health care professionals at VCC prioritize your comfort and ensure that you feel empowered. With VCC, you have a welcoming environment where you can discuss your concerns, ask questions and receive the care you deserve. Appointments can be made by calling or texting 760-631-5000. Patients set up with Patient Portal may also be able to use the self-schedule to set their own appointments. With 12 state-of-the-art locations in North San Diego, Orange and Riverside counties, VCC provides affordable, high quality health care to more than 70,000 community residents. Services offered by VCC

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EDUCATION

Buselt family tours Sally Buselt Elementary on anniversary of Sally’s passing

Stephanie Acosta and Brian Leonard tour the construction of the new school with Sally Buselt’s children.

Dr. Jennifer Root, left and Stephanie Acosta, right, accompany members of the Buselt family on a hard hat Valley News/Courtesy photos tour of the new school. MENIFEE - Amidst a cool winter morning, the Buselt family toured the construction site of Menifee Union School District’s newest elementary school, Sally Buselt Elementary School, on Wednesday, Jan. 10. This tour, occurring on the anniversary of their mother’s death, transformed a simple tour into a special experience. John Buselt, Sally’s husband, was accompanied by Sara and Andy, two of Sally’s children, for their first visit to the new elementary school. On Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, the MUSD Governing Board voted to name the school after Sally Buselt,

a member of the educational community who dedicated her life to education and fostering a love of learning in countless young minds. As the family explored the school, memories of Sally’s passion for education were reignited, creating a blend of past and future. Menifee Union School District’s Superintendent, Dr. Jennifer Root, and the school’s inaugural principal, Stephanie Acosta, accompanied the family on the tour. Principal Acosta expressed gratitude for Sally’s impact on the teaching community, acknowledging the honor of leading a school named after such an inspirational

figure. To wrap up their visit, the Buselt family visited the former Menifee Elementary School, where a tree was planted as a memorial to honor Sally. This memorial which was named The Giving Tree, after the well-known children’s book, stands as a tribute to her legacy and spirit. “It was a privilege to have the Buselt family join us today on this significant occasion. We look forward to collaborating with the family to ensure that Mrs. Buselt’s character is reflected in the school’s culture and environment,” remarked Dr. Root.

From left, Sarah Winant, Andy Marshall-Buselt and John Buselt look over design details of the new Sally Buselt Elementary School. With schools dating back to the 1880s, Menifee Union School District serves over 12,000 students across 16 physical campuses and 1 digital campus. As a California Pivotal Practices Award Winner, MUSD innovatively serves students from preschool through 8th

grade. MUSD is led by its 12th Superintendent, Dr. Root, and is governed by a Board of Education composed of five publicly elected officials who serve their respective trustee areas. Submitted by Menifee Union School District.

Lake Elsinore area students honored in November Diane A. Rhodes Special to Valley News

The Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month program, celebrating its 28th season of honoring students who make a difference, held its November recognition ceremony at the Lakeside High School Lancer Round Table Café on Nov. 7. Lunch was prepared and served by members of the Lakeside Culinary Academy. Sally A. Myers, who founded the Student of the Month programs, welcomed everyone to the event. She shared that the nonprofit’s purpose is to celebrate and honor outstanding students who make a significant difference in their school and community. Its mission is to provide a local high school recognition program that acknowledges and honors college or trade school bound seniors for their character, love of learning and commitment to academics, in addition to participation in athletics, school activities and community service. It also commends those who have persevered through challenging life circumstances, all in a setting that honors God, country, family, community and free enterprise. Large tote bags filled with gifts, certificates of recognition and much more donated by the program’s sponsors were given to the award recipients. Each student received a commemorative medallion and was invited to the podium to share their personal story, past challenges and future goals with a room full of supporters that included principals, teachers, peers and family members, as well as community and school district dignitaries. November’s students of the month are Elsinore High School’s Brandee Hess and Michael Olsingch, Keith McCarthy Academy’s Branson Terry, Lakeside High School’s Andrew Knudson and Marianna Smith, Ortega High School’s Danika Jensen and Temescal Canyon High School’s Bree Chang and Clarence Lamar. Elsinore High School Brandee Hess was chosen to represent Elsinore High School this month and Principal Robbin Hamilton described her as a leader full of grace. Involved with several clubs on campus, Brandee is an AVID student, AP Scholar, member of the varsity water polo and swim teams and carries a 4.41 GPA. She serves as vice president of the Quality for All and Drama

clubs. Brandee shared some of the obstacles she has overcome to be so successful. “When I was in the fourth grade, my father went to prison and we were left in a hotel room,” she said, adding that her mother was left alone with three children. “I couldn’t let that moment define me. I couldn’t let that tear me down or use it as an excuse to not go forward. Instead, I let that experience empower me.” Brandee wants to major in biomedical or aerospace engineering because she wants to build a new future for everybody and help those in her community. Teacher Ryan Stevens said she is a model AVID student. “She reminds me of this quote: ‘Don’t miss out on a moment of a lifetime because you missed the lifetime of the moment.’” Michael Olsingch was nominated for this month’s award and Principal Hamilton read a list of campus activities that keep him involved with a variety of projects at all times. He is in swim, marching band, concert band, jazz band and drama. He serves as percussion and drumline captain. He plans to attend either BYU Hawaii or Utah Tech to major in mechanical engineering and architecture to blend his interests in STEM and art. “The biggest life lesson I’ve learned in high school is to just be yourself and surround yourself with people who will accept you for being you and who will support you and all your endeavors,” Michael said, adding that fellow honoree Brandee is one of his best friends. “I love my friends and everything they’ve done for me.” Annette Betts, his nominating teacher, said Michael brings other people joy. “Despite the diverse activities he is involved in on campus, he has a passion for all of them,” she said. “He is not only a good student, but he also knows how to influence people.” Keith McCarthy Academy singled out Branson Terry for November’s honor. Principal Peter Hopping said he is “a remarkable student athlete” who is enrolled at this school for his academics and Temescal Canyon to play baseball. He enjoys the schedule flexibility that KMA offers and the time he spends working with young children who are learning to play baseball. He has earned a scholarship to Cal State Fullerton to play baseball where he plans to major in business. “After my time in baseball, I’ll be looking to start my own fencing company with my dad, my role model.” Counselor Frank Fravel, who nominated Branson,

said, “He is a great young man who quietly goes about succeeding at being an outstanding athlete and student. He really settled into the independent study model.” Turning to face the senior, Fravel said, “Branson, keep being you – you’re going to go far.” Lakeside High School Andrew Knudson was introduced by Lakeside Principal Jason Eldridge as someone who is calm and caring. He plans to study in the field of computer science or health care in college because he enjoys math and analyzing different situations to find solutions and because he enjoys helping others and giving back to his community. He plays basketball and is part of the Sports Medicine program on campus. “One big obstacle I overcame in my life is when I tore my ACL,” Andrew said. During his recovery, he said he experienced some of the lowest moments of his life due to missing a season of playing sports and enduring intense physical therapy sessions. He credits the support of friends and family with helping him keep negative thoughts at bay and allowing him to follow all his doctor’s instructions and PT exercises. “Now I am healthy and back playing the game I love, injury free,” Andrew said. His AP macroeconomics teacher Polly Jones, whose husband is Lakeside’s basketball coach, is the one who nominated Andrew. “On a personal note, and as a mom, I’m grateful for Andrew’s positive influence on my twin boys, who are big fans,” she said. Marianna Smith is Lakeside’s choice for this month and Principal Eldridge shared that four of her family members work at the campus so “every day she’s surrounded by her family, which is a unique experience.” Marianna wants to study kinesiology at college. She said the biggest obstacle she faced was entering high school as the world shut down due to COVID, causing her to attend school online. After suffering from ocular migraines and being told she couldn’t participate in sports because of it, she was devastated. But after transferring to Lakeside in her sophomore year, she has been able to stay focused on her studies and has made honor roll the past two years. “I’ve been able to be involved in three different extracurriculars: varsity softball, varsity water polo and being part of the sports medicine program at Lakeside,” Marianna said. Sarah Sands, her Advanced Sports Medicine teacher, said, “Her hard

Recipients of the Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month award for November are, standing from left, Clarence Lamar, Branson Terry, Andrew Knudson and Michael Olsingch; and seated from left, Bree Chang, Danika Jensen, Marianna Smith and Valley News/John P. Hess photo Brandee Hess. work, determination and passion for sports have not only earned her personal accolades but have also contributed to the overall success of our school’s athletic program. She exemplifies the qualities of a true team player, showing respect for her coaches, teammates and the opponents.” Ortega High School chose to recognize Danika Jensen. Principal Greg Cleave explained that his school supports junior and senior students who are credit deficient by offering an alternative pathway to a diploma. “Danika has excelled and is on track to graduate early from the program,” Cleave said. Danika said when she was told she was this month’s award recipient she didn’t understand why as she felt she was just a standard student. “I thought that my biggest contribution was leading by example. But when I asked my two nominators why they chose me, both had seen something in me that I can barely comprehend myself – promise and perseverance,” Danika said. “During my sophomore year I was told that I wouldn’t be able to graduate. I had a 1.0 GPA and failed almost every class due to my mental health. I gave up on myself. Then I went to Ortega for my junior year.” She said all it took was for someone to care and she found that everyone at the school did just that. Her older sister said Danika is never afraid to separate herself from a crowd,

especially when she feels she’s doing something for the right reasons and if she believes in something strongly enough. Temescal Canyon High School Bree Chang was introduced by Temescal Canyon High Principal Joshua Hill as president of ASB, the IB program, the National Honor Society chapter and vice president of the Science Club and the Youth Initiative Coalition. Bree works with Riverside Youth Court as a volunteer attorney and is serving as Mayor of this year’s Dream Extreme Future Leaders program. She has won first place in the state conference for medical law and ethics and has qualified twice for the international conference. Bree would like to pursue a career in law, someday leading to a judgeship. Her teachers shared that, “Bree is literally everywhere and seen at almost every student event” and “She is intelligent, humble and never too proud to learn something new.” Bree said, “In elementary school I was devastatingly shy but if there’s one thing I learned in high school that I want to take with me to college it’s that pursuing anything worthwhile requires getting over a little bit of your fear. I’m proud of everything I’ve accomplished academically in the past four years but I’m equally proud of my passions that I’ve pursued outside of the classroom.” see ELSINORE, page B-7

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San Jacinto Valley students honored in December Diane A. Rhodes Special to the Valley News

The Hemet/San Jacinto Student of the Month program held its most recent recognition breakfast at the Maze Stone at Soboba Springs Golf Course Thursday, Dec. 14. Six local high school seniors were recognized and honored for their character, love of learning and commitment to academics in addition to their involvement in school and community activities and their ability to overcome difficult life circumstances in a setting that honors God, country, family, community and free enterprise. Students are nominated by teachers or other school personnel for making a difference in their homes, schools and communities. Local program founder and event facilitator Karena Zermeno also represents one of the sponsors, Altura Credit Union. Backpacks filled with gifts, a Student of the Month award, certificates of recognition and much more were donated by community sponsors to the award recipients. Each student was invited to the podium to share their personal story, past challenges and future goals with a room full of supporters that included principals, teachers, peers and family members, as well as community and school district dignitaries. December’s students of the month from Hemet Unified School District schools are Do’Jonni “DJ” Bryant, Natalie Perez Flores, Jasmine Moralez and Loren Sullivan. San Jacinto Unified’s honorees for December are Donald Downs and Trinity Jones. Hemet Unified School District Do’Jonni “DJ” Bryant Tahquitz High School recognized Bryant in December for standing out in many different ways – his athleticism, in the classroom, and in his acting but most notably for being positive and optimistic. He has become one of the best football players at Tahquitz High after transferring to the school at the start of his junior year. Teacher Monique Knibb said Bryant “immediately became a game changer and undoubtedly will paint this world with his passions, tenacity, humility, humor and above all, his love for others and his family.” She said when he is not carrying his team on the football field or blazing a trail on the track, Bryant spends his time building up others around him. “DJ also has an innate ability to lead others in acts of kindness,” Knibb said. “He is truly a remarkable young man who excels in academics, athletics and is just a good human, pure and simple.” Bryant said his greatest contribution is his ability to uplift others around him. He plans to attend college where he can continue to play football, hoping to get a full ride to a Division 1 school. “I’m excited to see what my future holds. I’ve had many blessings in my life but I have had challenges that have forced me to see life differently,” Bryant said. “Most recently, my granddad (William Bryant Jr.) passed away. He was the man who taught me to have respect and good manners. He always believed in me and never let me forget who I am. He was one of the smartest people that I’ve known; his wisdom was communicated through all his life lessons and talents.” Natalie Perez Flores West Valley High School Principal Gerardo Zavala said Flores was chosen to be recognized for

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her ability to unify peers and staff. She is the current ASB president, has a 4.3 GPA, is on the soccer and track teams and serves as Varsity cheer captain while taking rigorous AP and IB classes. In her spare time, she loves to attend leadership conferences, learn new things and is active with her church’s youth group and homeless outreach programs. Her teacher William Valenzuela said, “What stands out to me for Natalie isn’t this list of accomplishments; it’s the values she carries with her on a daily basis. She’s genuine, authentic, hopeful and optimistic. Every day that Natalie is on our campus, she makes it a great day to be a Mustang.” Flores said her parents taught her to give back to her community through her local church after moving to Hemet about four years ago. “Being involved with extracurricular activities has brought me great joy but it never failed to get in the way of the importance of my academics,” Flores said. “School has always been my top priority, and I have been fortunate enough to obtain awards such as the one today but also for being top five in my class for both my sophomore and junior years. My education has been the most important thing in my life and ever since I was a little girl, I have dreamt of becoming a pediatrician.” She plans to attend the University of Redlands or University of California San Diego to major in biology. “My values and morals that my parents have instilled in me is what I will take with me on my journey to college,” Flores said. Jasmine Moralez Hamilton High School singled out Moralez for being a student who has taken advantage of all the opportunities a small school offers and has stepped up as a leader. She was selected for this honor by her college/career counselor Amy Allen who shared that Moralez was one of only six students from California invited to the District of Columbia in the summer to represent the Anza Electric Cooperative at a national convention. “What I appreciate most about Jasmine is her resilience and unwavering belief in herself,” Allen said. Moralez said her greatest contribution to her community is her willingness to be a leader, whether it is volunteering for community events or helping out with school functions. “I plan to use this quality in my future career as a political scientist,” she said. “I’ve chosen to spend my life in the world of politics after growing up in a home that was shattered by jealousy, lies and the confusion between the words love and control.” At age 14, Moralez had to choose to continue living with her father or go with her mother and sister to live in a shelter for domestic abuse victims. She said that after a year of watching her father be consumed by drugs and anger, she left. “The whole situation forced me to grow up and be the bigger person in a room full of adults,” Moralez said. “It taught me what I would say is the most significant life lesson I have learned, which is that you can’t be living for someone who won’t live for themselves.” She thanked her grandmother, who “gave me an out to a very bad situation,” Moralez said. Loren Sullivan Hemet High School’s top choice this month is Sullivan, and prin-

Recipients of the Hemet/San Jacinto Student of the Month award for December are, from left, Donald Downs, Natalie Perez Flores, Trinity Jones, Jasmine Moralez, Do’Jonni “DJ” Bryant and Loren Sullivan. Valley News/StylePhotography photo by Alex Tapia cipal Jeff Franks described her as a “Jill of all trades with a unique skillset” and a cheerleader who is involved in the school’s AG program and a leader in its automotive program. The Hemet native was nominated by teacher Joshua Thomson because she “goes out of her way to make sure all of her peers are included.” “Being a student-athlete and a member of the HH Cheer team, I have developed skills such as team building, leadership, hard work ethic and integrity,” she said. “Apart from cheerleading, I’m also an equestrian.” Animals have always been a big part of her life that keeps her busy, but she also works part time at a hair salon. Sullivan plans to continue her education at California State University San Marcos to major in psychology, a complete 180 degrees from earlier goals of a future career involving animals. “Since the COVID pandemic, I have struggled with mental health issues, falling into a deep depression and losing interest in school,” she said. “Bouncing back from that has been a hard struggle but through cheer and automotive I was able to regain a sense of community and passion to learn again. I would not possibly be who I am today without my family, friends and teachers who have never stopped pushing me and believing in me. I only ever wish to be that (support) for someone else.” San Jacinto Unified School District Donald Downs Mountain View High School’s honoree for December is Downs who began his high school career in independent study at Mountain Heights Academy, mastering the program and responsibilities that come with that mode of learning.

His favorite teacher, Ramona Ford, said Downs soared to new heights as a member of the eSports team after transitioning to Mountain View High School in the middle of his sophomore year. He became a student of the first AP computer science program offered at any alternative school in the state of California. “This year, he was awarded the first ever Mountain View letterman’s jacket for completing the first AP computer science class offered, passing the AP exam and receiving college credit,” Ford said. Downs serves as secretary of the school’s student council and is a one-time school board representative. “A life lesson that I’ve learned and that I’ll be taking with me to college is that it’s okay to be scared or have fear, but don’t let it control you,” Downs said. “What helped my confidence with my public speaking was Mountain View and its small classes with friendly and supportive teachers.” After earning a citizenship award from the Riverside County Bar Association, he was given an opportunity to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Awakening camp in summer 2022. “RYLA helped me with a lot, by teaching me lessons to overcome my fears and challenges and how to become a leader,” Downs said. “The skills I have acquired at Mountain View will help me in college and life with facing my fears and problems. My greatest contribution to my school is that I helped jumpstart an AP computer science class. Through this class, I found my passion and plan to go onto college with a major in computer science.” Trinity Jones San Jacinto High School chose

to honor Jones for making a significant impact on campus, especially in the science department working with the newly acquired 3-D printers. Teacher Joe Torres said, “Trinity’s contributions to our school cannot be overstated. One aspect that makes Trinity’s achievements even more remarkable is the unique set of challenges she’s had to overcome as a young black woman pursuing a path in STEM. She has faced and triumphed over obstacles that many may not fully comprehend. Trinity’s presence and accomplishments serve as an inspiration to all, especially to those who may have felt discouraged or under-represented in these fields.” Torres said Jones has not only demonstrated outstanding technical skills but has also become a source of inspiration and motivation for her peers and educators alike. “As chief editor of San Jacinto High School’s yearbook, my greatest contribution has been capturing the spirit of my school,” Jones said. “Through this role, I’ve had the privilege of showcasing my school’s talents and diversity within our student body and creating a lasting legacy.” Jones aspires to attend University of California Berkeley to major in computer science and minor in political science with the goal of pursuing a career in technology, legal consulting or in the field of tech journalism. Her mother said Trinity has always been kind and empathetic and maintains her inner light through commitment and dedication. For more information, visit http://www.studentofthemonth.net.

The Nature Education Foundation presenting NERF resource forum March 9 for teachers and educators Tony Ault Staf f Writer

The Nature Education Foundation at the Santa Rosa Plateau announced this year’s Nature Education Resource Forum (NERF) for teachers and interested nature educators will be on March 9 at the Cedar Dove Ranch in La Cresta. This year, the Riverside County Office of Education is involved in the promotion and planning of the event, with their science STEM administrator as the key speaker. The NERF theme is “Make the Five Come Alive, which focuses on providing information to help teachers and other nature educators teach their students about the five ELSINORE from page B-6 Clarence Lamar was described by Principal Hill as a student who is a member of the Health and Medical Careers Academy and a strong member of several clubs on campus such as Titans for Christ, Interact, Key Club and the Asian Student Union. He also volunteers at the Loma Linda University Hospital in Murrieta and enjoys music and sports. He would like to attend UC, Irvine to study nursing and work toward becoming a nurse practitioner. Through his involvement with campus chapters of local service clubs, he has been able

California Environmental Education Standards. There will be five workshops to coincide with the state’s standards. Each workshop will be facilitated by Marianne Lancaster, TNEF education director, three science teachers and possibly the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve Interpreter Rob Hicks. Teacher registration is $15 without lunch and $40 with lunch. Businesses and organizations interested in forwarding nature and climate conservation are invited to sponsor one of the workshops for $250. The planned workshops include: “Connections Matter – Health of Our Natural Systems and Human

Health”; “Healthy Land, Streams, and Shores – The Influence is Undeniable”; “The Amazing Cycles of the Natural Systems”; “Exchanges Matter – Human Activities vs Natural Systems.” and “Decisions Matter – Preserving Societies and Natural Systems.” For information and early reservations visit www.the-nef.org or call 909-732-2209 (cell) or 951319-2998 (office.) No registration will be taken at the event. The mission of the nonprofit The Nature Education Foundation is “Educating and empowering youth to appreciate, preserve and protect nature.” Tony Ault can be reached at tault@reedermedia.com.

to contribute to his community through various events and fundraisers. However, Clarence feels his greatest contribution is much simpler. “It’s just simply to be a light wherever I may be, whether at home, at school, at the hospital or in my community,” he said. “And this is where I learned the most important life lesson. In the future, who I am is more important than what I do. Maintaining my integrity and character is more important to me than any occupation I will ever have.” Honors Chemistry and Pharmacology teacher, Kari Lambert, who nominated him said, “Clarence is honestly one of the

best students I’ve had the honor of teaching in 19 years.” Closing remarks Myers said the students humbled and inspired everyone with their stories. She thanked them and said, “We are just so excited to have honored you today. We know that you are going to make each and every day from this day forward such a blessing in the lives of others.” For more information on the program, please contact Kim Joseph Cousins at 951-245-8848 or Donna Romo at Donnajromo@ aol.com.

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EVMWD Director Darcy M. Burke reappointed to US EPA’s Local Government Advisory Committee LAKE ELSINORE – Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District announced the reappointment of Director Darcy M. Burke to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Local Government Advisory Committee. Burke, who has served on the EVMWD Board of Directors since 2018, will continue as a member of the LGAC for a new term spanning December 2023 to January 2026. The LGAC, established in 1993, plays a role as an advisory body to the U.S. EPA, providing essential guidance on a broad spectrum of environmental policies and programs. Burke, who was recognized for her wealth of experience, strong advocacy for responsible water management and environmental stewardship, will be a representative for local government on the LGAC. “I am honored to be reappointed to the LGAC,” Burke said. “Collaborating with local leaders from across the nation has resulted in policies that safeguard public health, protect our environment and ensure the vibrancy of our communities. I look forward to

continuing this important work.” Greg Thomas, general manager of EVMWD, acknowledged Burke’s continued commitment to public service. “Darcy Burke’s dedication and contributions to the LGAC highlights her steadfast commitment to providing a world of experience and expertise across multiple spectrums and prioritizing the needs of our local communities on this crucial advisory committee,” Thomas said. “She is a voice of reason to help the committee make sound recommendations to the EPA and safeguarding public health.” Burke, as one of the two LGAC members from California, contributes to the committee’s female majority, marking the first time in its history that the LGAC group is predominantly composed of women. The selection of 37 members from over 60 highly qualified candidates reflects the committee’s commitment to diverse representation in terms of geographic location, gender, ethnicity and stakeholder perspective. In addition to her role on the EVMWD board, Burke has held diverse positions in the water sec-

tor, including director of public affairs for the Municipal Water District of Orange County and former executive director for The Center for Water Education, a nonprofit associated with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. She also served as the former executive director of the California Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association. Burke’s background encompasses past membership in the California Department of Public Health Services Title 22 Technical Advisory Committee and the founding of the CA-NVAWWA Water College. Holding a bachelor’s degree in international business and marketing from Mount St. Mary’s University in Los Angeles, she also earned a master’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in organizational leadership. For more information about the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District and its services, visit http://www.evmwd.com. Submitted by Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District.

Darcy Burke, director of Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District, is reappointed to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Local Valley News/Courtesy photo Government Advisory Committee.

Carbon monoxide poisoning goes up as temperatures go down CALIFORNIA – “We are having a cold spell here and a lot of times during these cold spells, or during the wintertime, we respond to an increased call of natural gas odors in a home,” Chief Sam DiGiovanna of Verdugo Fire Academy said. Carbon monoxide is a silent poison. “Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas,” DiGiovanna said. “You can’t even smell it.” Winter is the time of year where its silence is broken, as there are

warning signs if there is a leak at home. “If you start feeling flu-like symptoms or achy or you just feel very tired, there’s a good chance you may be having carbon monoxide symptoms,” DiGiovanna said. “I say that with hesitation because right now is flu season and we have COVID-19 that’s running and starting to spike a bit. If you start feeling that way and maybe several people start feeling that way in your house, I would get out of the house, open the house up, air

it out and call 911.” There are many ways, however, that people can prevent these leaks before they happen. “Have your filters checked every month,” DiGiovanna said. “Make sure that they are clean, and if they’re not, replace them especially during the wintertime to make sure that they are working efficiently. If you check the flame, if the flame is yellow or large and unsteady, you know that there’s probably a problem with your appliance. Shut it off.”

And don’t turn to other heat sources like an oven or barbeque. “They’ll use their stoves, they’ll even bring in their barbecues inside their house and heat those barbecues up to try to keep warm. That’s very dangerous. You could get carbon monoxide poisoning very easily with that. Please, please do not do that,” DiGiovanna said. For DiGiovanna, the most important prevention tactic is to have a carbon monoxide detector in the home. In the desert where

people don’t use heaters as often, it’s important to have a furnace checked yearly by heating and air contractors to ensure a warm and safe winter. Sam DiGiovanna is a 35-year fire service veteran. He started with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, served as fire chief at the Monrovia Fire Department and currently serves as chief at the Verdugo Fire Academy in Glendale.

Review of all things Real Estate: What real estate market are we in right now? Bob Hillery CR Proper ties For starters, the market activity indicator remains at 46. To refresh, 30 is the threshold from buyer’s market to neutral market and 48 is the threshold from neutral market

to seller’s market so we’re in a neutral to slight seller’s market. And what are we seeing at ground level? All of the listings in our office are getting showings; lots of showings and properties are going into escrow, and mostly they are

closing, if the buyers are properly vetted. We are also seeing a slight increase in local inventory as well. To make that point at our local marketing meeting where the area’s most active real estate professionals meet every Wednesday morning, this week we had five

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homes on caravan versus the nominal one (or zero) that we were accustomed to seeing during the fourth quarter of 2023. Can an increase in active listings be indicative of increased consumer confidence? By that I mean, if the properties are sold then there will be an incumbent requirement to find alternate housing elsewhere, so are consumers feeling the confidence to take the plunge? Perhaps because mortgage interest rates are starting to drift down. They have dropped a full 1½ points since October 2023 from 8-ish% to now near 6.5%. It makes me wonder if the sellers who have wanted to downsize, upsize or who want to move closer to family are encouraged by the downward drift of mortgage interest rates? For a nominal $800,000 loan, the 1½ point interest rate difference amounts to $500/month, which is a lot of money. Several national economists that I read have indicated that they feel we will get to 6.3% during 2024. Others are more optimistic, communicating that they feel we will be in the 5% range during 2024. All good fodder for consideration, makes me wonder what do the tea leaves say? Equally interesting are the notes from the last nine Federal Reserve meetings; the first six meetings were dominated with discussion about recession. However, for the last three meetings, the notes contained no references to recession. The latest inflation numbers were 3.4%, still above the stated target of 2%. Does the Fed feel like we are on the correct trajectory to reach 2% so no new federal funds rate hikes are going to be necessary? Increasingly there is talk amongst the economists that the Fed will start reducing the federal funds rate as early as April. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen even proclaimed that we have achieved

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the sought after “soft landing.” Wow, a round of fist bumps all the way around…I guess. Have we accomplished all this with just monetary policy? Or, since the Chairman of the Federal Reserve is a political appointee, are these just election year antics since 2024 is indeed an election year. From what I read and what I can see from the ground level, I am cautiously optimistic about 2024. Why not, it’s my nature to be a positive person anyway. I don’t personally feel like we will experience a crash landing of the economy that some do. But I do feel that if we are on the correct glidepath to cushion the landing, then maybe the prudent thing to do is to not take off the controls just yet. If we loosen credit too quickly I fear it would sow the field for another inflationary cycle. I advocate to keep credit tight and instead, tighten up on spending. Let’s not print money and increase the money supply, rather we should be disciplined in our national spending. We shouldn’t just throw money at every issue; we can’t afford that as taxpayers. We can’t run our households with reckless undisciplined spending, why should our government recklessly run itself on borrowed money?

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Volume 24, Issue 3

Prep basketball updates: League standings, showcase events, and more

Rancho Christian’s Jaiden Agbo (12) squares up and chips in 11 points in the Eagles 70-50 win over Murrieta Mesa in nonleague play. Valley News/David Canales photo

Rancho Christian’s Jayden Smoot (0) slams home two of his game high 13 points when the Eagles defeated Murrieta Mesa in nonleague action Saturday, Jan. 13. Valley News/David Canales photo JP Raineri Spor ts Editor Last week was a busy week on the basketball courts as updates for this week start with boys’ updates from the Ivy League. Rancho Christian (12-8) is out front with a 3-0 record with Rancho Verde (193) and Riverside Poly (15-8) one game back at 2-1 while Elsinore (15-6) is at 1-3 and JW North (713) remains winless in league play. This past weekend the Eagles hosted their annual showcase series which also included Great Oak, Temecula Prep, Woodcrest Christian, Aquinas, Temecula Valley, Rancho Verde, Murrieta Mesa, Linfield, and Roosevelt. To cap off the showcase the Eagles pulled away from Murrieta Mesa (11-11) in the second half to win, 70-50. The day featured seven games highlighting teams from the Inland Empire. The Rams, out of the Southwestern League, played the Eagles tough in the first half before Rancho Christian used their size and experience in the second half to rout Murrieta Mesa by the score of 70-50. Rancho Christian used a balanced offense having four players scoring in double

figures with Jayden Smoot’s 13 points leading the way. The Rams had three players chip in with 10 points each: Zach McDonald, Ryan Corey, and Julio Osuna. The Eagles will play JW North this week before having a week off. In the Southwestern League, Murrieta Valley (14-7) climbed to the top of the standings this past week by beating Vista Murrieta (20-2), who had only lost one game up to that point. The Nighthawks, at 4-0, are the frontrunner with Temecula Valley (10-10) and the Broncos both tied at 3-1. Great Oak (13-8) and Murrieta Mesa quickly fell to the back of the pack by losing both their SWL games last week, and Chaparral (6-14) still remains winless in league. This week will be another big week as Murrieta Valley goes up against TV, Mesa and the Wolfpack will battle it out for a spot in the middle of the standings and the Pumas will have their hands full with the Broncos. Other local team records and standings include South Valley League teams: Desert Christian Academy (7-0, 14-6), Santa Rosa Academy (6-1, 11-12), Temecula Prep (4-3, 8-13), California Military Institute (3-4, 3-8), Saint

Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School (3-4, 5-7), San Jacinto Valley Academy (1-6, 4-9), and Nuview Bridge (0-6, 0-9); Sunbelt League teams: Temescal Canyon (4-0, 17-4), Valley View (1-1, 12-10), Hemet (1-1, 15-3), Orange Vista (1-2, 11-10), and Moreno Valley (0-3, 9-10); Inland Valley League teams: Canyon Springs (3-0, 12-9), Heritage (2-1, 7-12), Paloma Valley (2-1, 9-10), Lakeside (1-3, 8-14), and Vista del Lago (0-3, 6-8); and finally, Mountain Pass League teams: Liberty (4-0, 15-6), San Jacinto (3-1, 8-7), Perris (2-2, 3-14), West Valley (2-2, 8-11), Citrus Hill (13, 8-13), Tahquitz (0-4, 5-7). All standings up to date on MaxPreps as of 1/15/24. On the girls’ basketball courts the big news has been the late start of the Rancho Christian Eagles. Despite just getting their season underway three weeks ago, they are still finding success in Ivy League play. Last year’s CIF-SS Division 3A champions, who advanced to the CIF State Division II regional playoffs, returned only one of the nine players from that championship squad. The lone see LEAGUE, page C-4

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California proposal to ban youth tackle football clears first legislative hurdle JP Raineri Spor ts Editor

SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers, who want to ban tackle football for players under 12 to reduce brain injuries, gained ground last week in the Legislature. Unfortunately, they still face an exceedingly long field and a clock that is ticking. Even though it was a school day, last Wednesday dozens of children wearing football jerseys, along with their parents, crowded into a hearing room and watched as the Assembly committee that regulates sports voted 5-2 to send the bill to the full chamber. The full Assembly has only until the end of January to approve it. If they do, it goes to the Senate and then Gov. Gavin Newsom. Heightened concern over concussions and the growing popularity of flag football are driving the effort to impose the ban, which opponents say would take away the ability for parents to decide their children’s activities, put California youth players behind those in other states and cut off some children from a source of exercise and an important afterschool activity. But advocates say the bill will protect the younger players from

Local Pop Warner football players from the Battling Bruins played against the San Diego Aztecs in a game this past season in Temecula. The California Legislature is considering a bill in 2024 that would ban tackle football for children under 12. Valley News/Time Stood Still Photography the risk of brain damage, which studies have shown increases the longer a person plays tackle football. And they note children can still enjoy the sport through flag football, which is becoming more popular and even has support

from the NFL. No state has banned tackle football for children despite some attempts. State Assemblymember Kevin McCarty introduced a similar bill in 2018 that failed to pass. Other proposals in New York

and Illinois also failed to pass. The debate comes as participation in high school tackle football has been declining in California. Participation dropped more than 18% from 2015 to 2022, falling from a high of 103,725 players

to 84,626 players, according to the California Interscholastic Federation’s participation survey. Participation then increased by 5% in 2023, up to 89,178 players. Several lawmakers who back the legislation say flag football is a safer option for youngsters. “Football and organizational sports in general are clearly proven ways to keep kids out of trouble,” said Assemblymember Mike Gipson, chair of the state assembly’s committee in charge of regulating sports in California. “This bill is not taking away that ability, it is simply saying that we’re going to move from tackle football to flag football and we can still have the same learning experiences.” McCarty told the committee that, if approved, the measure would set rules to protect the brains of the youngest children and join measures that already regulate other contact sports in the state. “Just like we have (rules) for soccer that you can’t head before a certain age in California, and in hockey that you can’t check before a certain age, (the bill) says to our youngest kids, ‘You can play flag football under 12 and over 12 you start having contact.’” see TACKLE, page C-2

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Middle school baseball winners bring home hardware JP Raineri Spor ts Editor One of the local middle school baseball leagues, this one put on by area Pony associations, wrapped up last month in competitive fashion. As with any sport, it takes hard work, dedication, and a desire to be the best the older you get. Middle school players, who are hopeful they will play high school baseball in the future, all want to see the coveted winning trophy on display at their respective school. This past season it was the Temecula Middle School Bronco team, and Winchester’s Dorothy McElhinney Pony team that won their league’s city championship, which the league’s call their “World Series.” This year, the sixth-grade boy’s baseball team (the Bronco Division), who was from Temecula Middle School and representing w w w . m y v a l l e y n e w s . c o m

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TACKLE from page C-1 If passed, the ban would be gradually phased in, prohibiting children under 6 starting in 2025, under 10 in 2027 and those under 12 in 2029. That provision wasn’t part of last year’s bill and was added Wednesday, perhaps making the bill more palatable to some lawmakers. Flag football has been gaining popularity nationwide, especially for girls. The sport has provided scholarship opportunities for female players, with around two dozen NAIA schools fielding women’s teams in 2023 and more schools planning to join in upcoming seasons. The NFL has promoted flag football, helping it to become an Olympic sport that will be included in the LA Games in 2028. The league has set up camps, clinics, a circuit and even exhibitions through its NFL FLAG program, which serves players between the ages of 4 and 17. According to research by USA Football, more than 1 million youngsters between the ages of 6 and 12 played the sport in 2022. Research has also shown tackle

football causes brain damage, and the risk increases the longer people play football, said Chris Nowinski, CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation and former Harvard football player and WWE professional wrestler. It can cause chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, which kills nerve cells in the brain. “I don’t have a problem with NFL players, who are adults and understand the risk and are compensated, risking CTE,” Nowinski said. “I can’t imagine a world in which we have children, who don’t understand the risk, doing this for fun (and) taking the same risk with their brain.” California law already bans fullcontact practices for high school and youth football teams during the offseason and limits them to two practices per week during the preseason and regular season. A law that took effect in 2021 also requires youth football officials to complete concussion and head injury education in addition to other safeguards. Ron White, president of the California Youth Football Alliance, said the measure is misguided and discriminatory because if passed,

A Pop Warner football player from Temecula’s Fighting Bears tries to outrun the San Diego Aztecs defense in a football game in 2023. This year the California Legislature is considering a bill that would ban tackle football for children under 12. Valley News/Time Stood Still Photography it will greatly impact underserved communities. White also said the science on CTE is constantly evolving. “There is not medical consensus in this area, far from it,” White said. “So, when you’re informing public policy, we believe that the (legislative) body should really take that into consideration and know there’s competing science and work

with the people, not against them.” Contributions to this article came from Adam Beam and Olga Rodriguez, who reported from San Francisco, as well as Associated Press journalists Pat Graham in Denver and Terry Chea in Sacramento. JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia. com.

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USA Baseball reveals 2024 National High School Invitational field Eleventh annual NHSI to be held April 10-13 in Cary, North Carolina

Corona High School will play in the 2024 National High School Invitational from April 10-13 at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina. Valley News/Courtesy photos

The eleventh annual USA Baseball National High School Invitational tournament will include Corona High School for the very first time. our community, but it also further strengthens Cary’s brand as one of America’s top destinations for amateur sports and an outstanding host of our nation’s top athletes.” Looking to notch its fourth NHSI title is Orange Lutheran, a six-time NHSI participant with an overall tournament record of 18-5. After competing in the firstever NHSI in 2012, the Lancers rattled off an unprecedented three consecutive NHSI titles from 2017-2019. Orange Lutheran concluded the 2023 season with a 20-12-1 record and earned a berth to the CIF SoCal Division I Baseball Championships. Three-time NHSI participant Harvard-Westlake School (Studio City) returns to the field for the first time since 2019. The Wolverines have reached the tournament final in each of their three appearances, notching a 9-3 overall record and finishing runners-up in 2012, 2013, and 2019. Additionally, reigning 5A Nevada state champion Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) will be playing in the NHSI for the third time and second year in a row. A flood of new entrants highlights the eleventh annual tournament, as seven schools will participate in the NHSI for the first time, including Corona High School. The Panthers are an early favorite to win the Southern Section Division 1 championship and having the Ebel brothers, Brady, and Trey, gives them even

Corona coach Andy Wise and his Panthers are the clear favorite to win the CIF Southern Section Division 1 championship this season. JP Raineri Spor ts Editor

months. We are extremely excited to welcome all sixteen teams, as well as their families and fans, to the USA Baseball National Training Complex in April.” Huntington Beach is a two-time NHSI title winner and is one of three schools to own multiple tournament championships. The Oilers won their first NHSI trophy in 2016 before running the table in 2023 to claim their second title, outscoring opponents 25-9 and posting a 1.80 team ERA. Following its NHSI title, Huntington Beach finished 2023 with a 21-9 overall record and reached the second round of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section Baseball Championships. “The GRSA is proud to be a host partner of the 2024 NHSI for the eleventh year,” said Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance Director Tori Collins. “We have always valued our relationship with USA Baseball and are proud of the many outstanding events that it brings to the National Training Complex in Cary each year. Not only does the NHSI have a tremendous economic impact on

CARY, N.C. – Last week, USA Baseball, the national governing body for baseball in the United States, revealed the 16-team field for the 2024 National High School Invitational (NHSI) presented by the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance and the Town of Cary. The eleventh annual tournament will be held from April 10-13 at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina, and Corona High School will represent Southwest Riverside County. The tournament field also features the defending champion and seven-time NHSI participant Huntington Beach High School, as well as three-time champion Orange Lutheran High School. “There is no better way to begin our 2024 schedule than with the eleventh annual National High School Invitational,” said USA Baseball Executive Director/CEO Paul Seiler. “This tournament offers an unrivaled history of phenomenal players and talented champions, and we look forward to adding to that in just a few

more of a chance. The two sons of Dino, the current third-base coach for the Dodgers, left Etiwanda and transferred to Corona this past year. Brady will be a junior and Trey a sophomore. Both are infielders and top hitters. Their father, a former San Bernardino Valley College and Florida Southern star, played Class AAA ball in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ organization. Corona is also loaded with top pitchers, including UCLA-bound Ethan Schiefelbein, as well as Billy Carlson and Sam Burgess. In addition to the District of Columbia being represented for the first time in NHSI history, seven different states will be participating, with California and Florida each touting four schools in the field. Since 2012, the NHSI has hosted some of the nation’s most talented players, many of whom have gone on to illustrious careers in professional baseball. Among some of the most notable major leaguers who have taken the field at the tournament are 2016 NL MVP Cody Bellinger and 2021 World Series champion Max Fried, as well as All-Star Matt Olson and Gold Glove winner Anthony Volpe. Additionally, nine picks in the 2023 MLB Draft participated in the event, including Garrett Baumann, Eric Bitonti, Landen, Noble Meyer, Adrian Santana, and Ralphy Velazquez, who were all drafted within the first four rounds.

The NHSI is a single-elimination championship tournament, with each participating team guaranteed to play four games. The bracket and full schedule will be announced at a later date. The complete list of 2024 NHSI participants includes Apex Friendship High School (Apex, N.C.), Bishop Gorman High School (Las Vegas, Nev.), Casteel High School (Queen Creek, Ariz.), Chaparral High School (Scottsdale, Ariz.), Corona High School, Farragut High School (Knoxville, Tenn.), Hagerty High School (Oviedo, Fla.), HarvardWestlake School (Studio City), Huntington Beach High School, Key West High School (Key West, Fla.), Orange Lutheran High School (Orange, Calif.), Puyallup High School (Puyallup, Wash.), St. John’s College High School (Washington, D.C.), St. Johns Country Day School (Orange Park, Fla.), Trinity Christian Academy (Jacksonville, Fla.), Wesleyan Christian Academy (High Point, N.C.). For more information on the NHSI, visit USABaseball.com or follow @USABEvents on Twitter and @USABaseball on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Article contributions made by USA Baseball. JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia. com.

Former Eagle scores 16 in Toreros loss to San Francisco JP Raineri Spor ts Editor SAN DIEGO – Freshman guard Kevin Patton Jr., a 2023 graduate of Rancho Christian High School, scored 16 points last Thursday night, but the University of San Diego men’s basketball fell to University of San Francisco by an 83-63 margin as West Coast Conference play continued at the Jenny Craig Pavilion in San Diego. Patton Jr. is coming off a hot month where he was named the WCC Freshman of the Week in late December. His selection marked the first conference award for USD this season. A The San Francisco Dons (13-4, 2-0 WCC) outscored the San Diego Toreros (10-8, 0-3 WCC), 50-20 in the paint as both junior center Steven Jamerson II and freshman forward Jimmy Oladokun Jr. got into foul trouble before Jamerson II fouled out. Patton Jr. attended Rancho Christian High School and graduated with Honors (a 4.2 GPA) as a three-time Academic Excellence recipient for having a 4.0 GPA or higher by the National Society of High School Scholars. During his high school career, he

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REGIONAL NEWS Highway Updates

Caltrans enhancing safety actions for every traveler on the state’s highways Tony Ault Staf f Writer 2024 marks the first year that the California Department of Transportations is implementing road safety actions identified in the biennial Road Safety Action Plan that enhances road safety for every traveler on California’s roadways. The 2023-2024 RSAP is Caltrans’ roadmap to embed the Safe System Approach in all its functions. It guides Caltrans in meeting its aspirational goal to eliminate all fatal and seriousinjury crashes by 2050. The RSAP provides a framework for realizing Caltrans’ safety vision. It advances the work that began with the creation of the Division of Safety Programs in 2020 and release in 2021 of the very first Director’s Policy on Road Safety (DP-36), which adopts the Safe System Approach. To establish an RSAP process, Caltrans identified single points of contact or Safe System Leads within each district and major headquarters division. Together, 26 statewide SSLs identified 14 actions of statewide significance to focus on safe system outcomes in every stage of the project lifecycle including planning, alternatives assessment, design, construction, operations and maintenance. The actions included in the RSAP focus on reducing risks for all users, including those who drive, walk, ride or use other modes of transportation and therefore advance Caltrans’ goals of enhancing multimodal transportation, equity and livability in all communities.

The work of the RSAP is divided into four specific categories: • Integration of safety into Caltrans policies • Best safety practices • Data collection and databases The roots of the RSAP run deep and reflect Safe System best practices at the state, federal and global level according to Caltrans officials. The Safe System approach is based on the following six principles at its core: • Eliminate death and serious injury • Responsibility is shared • Redundancy is crucial • Humans make mistakes • Safety is proactive • Humans are vulnerable and reactive Caltrans will be sharing these insights from this plan with the local agencies across the state to enable them to support the statewide road safety goals. Traffic fatalities and injuries demand a broad-based and aggressive response. The systematic and coordinated efforts through RSAP create a strong policy framework for adopting the safe system approach over the next two years and help maintain a long-lasting focus on eliminating fatal and serious injuries. MURRIETA/WILDOMAR Caltrans alerts the public that construction is taking place near Murrieta and Wildomar from Murrieta Hot Springs Road to Bundy Canyon Road. Weather permitting. Daytime work is set from 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. throughout the week. Nighttime operations are planned Tuesday

through Friday from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., ensuring progress both day and night to enhance efficiency. Commuter access remains during daytime work. HEMET Caltrans continues work on a $51.6 million corridor improvement project on State Route 74 in Hemet. This project will repave and rehabilitate 49 lane miles, install Traffic Management Systems (TMS), upgrade curb ramps, sidewalks and driveways to Americans with Disabilities Act, enhance bike lane signage and striping, and upgrade 29 bus pads within the project parameters. The work zone is in and near Hemet on SR-74 from Winchester Road to Fairview Avenue in Valle Vista for the project length of 11.2 miles. Motorists should be aware there may be continuous lane closures: Eastbound from Sanderson Avenue to Gilbert Street, the outside lane will remain closed, through this area, during construction of the ADA ramps, curbs and gutters for safety of the public and the working crews. Caltrans also announced it has finished the $3.4 million emergency project to remove and replace culverts, perform rock scaling and install safety measures at culverts in both directions on SR-74 in Hemet. Crews have completed construction from just east of View Lane to just east of Strawberry Creek Bridge. No more lane closures! Caltrans crews have completed pouring the eastbound abutments and retaining wall for Strawberry Creek Bridge. Other work still will include upgrades with slab

overlay, new guardrail systems on the existing bridge, bringing lane and shoulder widths up to current standards. Partial bridge demolition and falsework construction will begin soon. Traffic control will remain the same. In the other major Caltrans project in the Hemet area, contract crews are working on a corridor improvement project on Florida Ave. SR-74. This project is repaving and rehabilitating 49 lane miles of the roadway, installing Traffic Management Systems, upgrading curb ramps, sidewalks and driveways to ADA standards, enhancing bike lane signage and striping, and upgrading 29 bus pads within the project parameters. Weather permitting. Motorists be aware of the construction crews working on the project. LAKE ELSINORE Caltrans continues work on SR-74 near Lake Elsinore from the Riverside and Orange County border to Monte Vista Street just west of Lake Elsinore. Crews are performing work in various locations throughout the project zone. One-way traffic control with escorts will be in place from 8 p.m. to 9:59 p.m. During the hours of 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., the route will be closed to through traffic. Residents and commuters will need to utilize the alternate routes to go around the closure each night from 10 p.m. Access through the work zone will be prohibited during the previously stated hours. Work will take place nightly, east of the County line on SR-74, Tuesday through Friday.

AGUANGA/ANZA Caltrans work on the slurry seal and rumble strips maintenance project on State Route 371 from Aguanga through Anza continues. Crews will be performing striping operations on SR-371. Work is taking place from the junction of State Route 79 and SR 371 to the junction of SR-74 and SR-371. Work is weather and temperature dependent. Emergency lane closures may take place on Tuesday before 6 p.m. to expedite striping operations. Expect traffic control. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect for striping operations. Do not pass the pilot vehicle as the recently striped roadway needs to be set. There may be intermittent, short term closures for equipment relocation. Speed limits are reduced throughout the construction zone. CABAZON/BANNING Caltrans continues work on a $2.1 million project to install and deploy a Truck Parking Availability System in this area . Installations include electronic signs to display the number of available truck parking spaces a few miles before the rest areas along Interstate 10 in and near Yucaipa, Whitewater, Coachella and Blythe. Crews are working in Riverside at the following rest areas along the I-10; Eastbound Wildwood Rest Area/ Yucaipa and the eastbound and westbound Whitewater Rest Area/ Whitewater. Tony Ault can be reached at tault@reedermedia.com.

New County of Riverside Child Support Services Director named to lead department that helps provide essential services to parents and children in need RIVERSIDE COUNTY The Riverside County Board of Supervisors appointed Nicole Windom-Hurd as the new director of Child Support Services on Tuesday, Jan. 9. With her extensive experience in public service and child support services, WindomHurd is well-suited to lead the agency that provides essential services to children and families in the community. Windom-Hurd has been a public servant for Riverside County for more than 23 years, for both the Department of Child Support Services and the Office of County Counsel in executive leadership roles. She has been the Assistant

Director for Child Support Services since 2018 where she oversaw the department’s implementation of goals, objectives, work standards and policies. “Nicole’s wealth of experience and leadership qualities will undoubtedly strengthen our efforts to support families and ensure the well-being of children in our community,” said Board Chair Chuck Washington. “Her deep understanding of the department’s operations and her commitment to improving the lives of children make her an ideal fit for this role.” In addition, Windom Hurd is an active member of several Child Support Director’s Association

committees, contributing to developing policies and programs that benefit families in need throughout the state and region. She graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara with a bachelor’s degree in political science, sociology and diversity studies and earned her master’s degree in business administration. “I understand the importance child support plays in the lives of families,” said Windom-Hurd. “I believe strongly in the work done by child support professionals to ensure the financial and medical needs of families are met.” U n d e r Wi n d o m - H u r d ’s leadership, Riverside County

Child Support Services will continue prioritizing its mission of providing effective child support services, while also promoting self-sufficiency and family stability. The role of Child Support Services Director was vacated last month when the previous director, Kim Britt, was promoted to Assistant County Executive O ff i c e r ( C E O ) f o r H u m a n Services departments. Britt’s promotion came after long-time county employee and Assistant CEO Sayori Baldwin retired in December.

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors appointed Nicole Windom-Hurd as the new director of Child Support Services. Valley News/Courtesy photo

LEAGUE from page C-1 returner in junior guard, Julia Wilson, is so-far averaging 15.3 points, 7.6 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game. Boasting one of the smallest rosters, not in size, but in numbers, only seven of the nine players are currently listed in their scorebooks. While six players transferred in, four had to go through the 30-day sit-out period before becoming eligible, one player is waiting for a hardship to be approved and another was denied varsity eligibility this season. All that aside, the Eagles have posted some remarkable wins against top tier talent. The remainder of the Ivy League teams, standings wise, look like this: Riverside Poly (2-1, 7-14), Paloma Valley (2-1, 11-7), Valley View (1-2, 13-9), and Lakeside (0-4, 0-4). Another big semi-local event this past weekend was at Norco High School, who hosted its annual girls basketball showcase. Vista Murrieta and Elsinore were the only local teams competing and neither could pull off a victory. The Broncos fell to Corona del Mar, 51-37, and the Tigers could only muster 20 points against Chino Hills (42-20). Looking at the Southwestern League standings, Great Oak (12-6) remains undefeated in league play at 4-0, then it’s Murrieta Valley (3-1, 14-7), Vista Murrieta (2-2, 6-15), Temecula Valley (2-2,

Vista Murrieta’s Alyson Pulsipher (23) dribbles by San Jacinto’s Kaaliyah Johnson (2) during a recent game. Valley News/Action Captures Media Group 12-7), Chaparral (1-3, 9-9), and Murrieta Mesa (0-4, 7-14). As for the Inland Valley League teams, Orange Vista (2-1, 7-9) and Canyon Springs (2-1, 9-9) are tied for top with the rest of the field comprised of Hemet (2-1, 11-6), Elsinore (2-2, 10-12), and Vista del Lago (0-3, 1-11). Other local team records and standings include South Valley League teams: Desert Christian Academy (7-0, 136), Temecula Prep (5-2, 9-8), Santa Rosa Academy (5-2, 8-7), California Military Institute (13, 1-5), Nuview Bridge (1-3,

1-7), San Jacinto Valley Academy (1-6, 3-14), and Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School (0-4, 0-10); Sunbelt League teams: Moreno Valley (3-0, 194), Temescal Canyon (2-1, 104), Rancho Verde (1-2, 10-9 ), Heritage (1-2, 13-9), and JW North (0-2, 3-12); and finally, Mountain Pass League teams: San Jacinto (4-0, 13-8), Liberty (3-1, 8-7), Tahquitz (2-1, 10-7), Perris (1-2, 4-7), Citrus Hill (0-3, 3-10), and West Valley (0-3, 0-6). JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia. com.

Paloma Valley’s Richard (Richie) Silva (10) elevates for a three-point shot during a recent game won by won by Elsinore, 78-43.

Heritage player Mariah Logan (3) dribbles by Murrieta Mesa’s Aniah Green (23) during a recent game.

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First 5 Riverside County accepting nominations for 2024 Champion for Children Award

RIVERSIDE – Every child needs a champion, and each year First 5 Riverside County recognizes the difference-makers in children’s lives. The annual F5RC Champion for Children Award is open for nominations for individuals and organizations dedicated to the crucial and rewarding work supporting young children and their families. The winner will be recognized by the F5RC Commission. To celebrate their award, the selected Champion will be granted a $1,000 sponsorship in support of a community event of their choice. Nominations are due by Wednesday, Feb. 21. Past champions have exemplified the F5RC vision in ensuring young children have the best start in life. They include Carmela Garnica, director of Escuela De La Raza Unida in Blythe, who changes the lives of children by providing fun, safe, and nurturing educational

environments in the Palo Verde Valley; Desiray Taylor, former child care director in Perris, who organized community events and introduced the center’s first lunch program to ensure all children had healthy food to eat; Solange Signoret, advocate and First 5’s youngest champion and now in her first year in college, whose anti-bullying advocacy in high school extended throughout Riverside County and nationally with speaking engagements in the District of Columbia and Betty Bash, founder and director of Town and Country Day School, who was an early education pioneer who founded Town & County in Norco in 1961 and whose leadership emphasized quality education for children before California Head Start brought greater recognition to this approach. The next Champion for Children will be approved by the F5RC

Commission in May and formally recognized in July. Nominees must be a resident of Riverside County and have lived and/or worked within the county for at least two years. The recipient selected will have achievements that align with F5RC strategic goals, including quality early learning, comprehensive health and development and resilient families. Visit http://www.First5Riverside. org for the complete nomination process and form. For additional information, contact F5RC Public Information Specialist Sean Pravica at 951-203-3097. First 5 Riverside County, the Riverside County Children & Families Commission, is funded by Proposition 10 tobacco tax revenues. First 5 Riverside County supports early childhood development through educational outreach, partnerships and funding for services that benefit children,

First 5 Riverside County names Betty Bash, founder and director of Town and Country Day School in Norco, as its 2023 Champion for Children Award winner. Valley News/Courtesy photo from prenatal through age 5, their families and communities.

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EMWD, FPUD approve water billing and service agreement Joe Naiman Writer A water billing and service agreement between the Eastern Municipal Water District and the Fallbrook Public Utility District has been approved by both boards. Eastern’s board voted 3-0 Jan. 3, with Jeff Armstrong and Randy Record absent, to approve the agreement for Eastern to be FPUD’s wholesale water provider. A Jan. 4 special meeting of the FPUD board had a 5-0 vote in favor of the agreement. “This was a very important issue for the Fallbrook Public Utility District,” said FPUD general manager Jack Bebee. On July 10 San Diego County’s Local Agency Formation Commission approved a reorganization in which FPUD and the Rainbow Municipal Water District would detach from the San Diego County Water Authority and join the Eastern Municipal Water District contingent upon approval by the FPUD and Rainbow voters. The voters of both districts overwhelmingly approved the reorganization November 7. Although Riverside County’s LAFCO had delegated the reorganization process to San Diego County’s LAFCO, both LAFCO agencies filed a certificate of completion with their respective county recorder’s office. The San Diego LAFCO certificate of completion was recorded Dec. 28

and the Riverside County LAFCO certificate of completion was recorded Dec. 29. “This is a big deal. We’re able to lower rates,” Bebee said. FPUD had been part of the San Diego County Water Authority since the SDCWA was formed in 1944. Rainbow was formed in 1953 and received CWA membership in 1954. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California began delivering water to San Diego County in 1947. MWD’s San Diego Aqueduct conveys water to a delivery point six miles south of the Riverside County line, which allowed MWD and the CWA to provide equal contributions for the connection between MWD’s Colorado River Aqueduct and the San Vicente Reservoir in Lakeside. The CWA northern boundary is the county line. MWD pipelines A l l b u t o n e o f F P U D ’s connections are from MWD pipelines rather than from CWA pipelines, and four of Rainbow’s eight connections are to the MWD portion of the pipeline. The CWA’s supply rate is a melded rate which melds the cost of water delivered from MWD, water purchased from the Imperial Irrigation District under the Quantification Settlement Agreement, and water produced by the Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant in Carlsbad. The CWA also has transportation, storage, and customer service

charges along with fees and charges for fixed expenditures which are incurred even when water use is reduced. FPUD and Rainbow sought to reduce their cost of purchasing water - and thus their rates - by detaching from the CWA and joining Eastern. The Western Municipal Water District is also a member of MWD and provides retail water sales of MWD supply to the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District and to the Rancho California Water District. The status of FPUD and Rainbow will thus be similar to that of the two water districts which obtain MWD water from Western. CWA lawsuit After the LAFCO decision the CWA filed a lawsuit against LAFCO, FPUD, and Rainbow. The four agencies agreed to a settlement December 21. FPUD’s detachment from the CWA and annexation to Eastern became effective January 1. The Rainbow detachment will be completed after pump stations allow all Rainbow water to be taken from turnouts north of the MWD/CWA boundary. “It was really this settlement that allowed this to happen,” Bebee said. The CWA opposition to the reorganization made that a fouryear process. Bebee told the EMWD board that FPUD normally isn’t prone to such lengthy and complicated situations. “We’re

actually a pretty easy group to work with,” he said. Six MWD pipelines carry water along the San Diego Aqueduct from the Robert A. Skinner Water Treatment Plant in Temecula. Pipelines 1, 2, and 4 convey treated water while Pipelines 3, 5, and 6 deliver untreated supply. (Pipeline 6 currently carries untreated water for seven miles from Lake Skinner to Anza Road and De Portola Road; the southern portion which would serve San Diego County is not expected to be needed in the near future so that part of the project has been deferred.) Eastern will provide FPUD with treated potable water from Pipeline 1 and Pipeline 4. Eastern will receive water delivery orders from FPUD and will communicate that demand to MWD. Lower rates The cost of the water will be based on MWD and EMWD rates including FPUD’s prorata share of MWD’s Readiness to Serve Charge and Capacity Charge. EMWD will also add an administrative overhead fee, which is currently $11 per acrefoot. “The administration charge is subject to reasonable annual adjustments,” said EMWD deputy general manager Nick Kanetis. Eastern will not guarantee the reliability of MWD supply nor will Eastern guarantee water quality standards. “The Metropolitan system to Fallbrook is entirely Fallbrook’s responsibility. We

have no control over that,” Kanetis said. Eastern will take over administration of MWD programs for FPUD which had been administered from the CWA. That includes MWD’s Local Resources Program which provides financial incentives for the development of local supplies which increase supply reliability and reduce imported water demands. “We’ll work together with FPUD to provide programs,” Kanetis said. FPUD will also be eligible for other EMWD programs. Board representation The agreement did not cover representation on the EMWD board. As a retail agency of a wholesale agency FPUD residents will be eligible to vote both for their FPUD division board seat and for their EMWD division seat. Eventually the addition of FPUD and Rainbow will require realignment of EMWD division boundaries to accommodate the additional approximately 56,000 residents including approximately 35,000 in the FPUD service area. However, FPUD and Rainbow are adjacent to Division 2 which is currently represented by Stephen Corona, and since that seat is not subject to election until November 2026 the redistricting will likely occur after Rainbow has joined Eastern so that only one boundary adjustment will be needed. Joe Naiman can be reached at jnaiman@reedermedia.com.

Riverside County named one of nation’s digital inclusion trailblazers RIVERSIDE – The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) proudly recognizes Riverside County as a 2023 Digital Inclusion Tr a i l b l a z e r. T h i s a c c o l a d e highlights the county’s strategic efforts to bridge the digital divide and promote digital literacy among its diverse communities. Riverside County’s unwavering commitment to digital inclusion ensures residents have the necessary tools and skills to thrive in an increasingly digital world. With initiatives that extend beyond the critical response to the pandemic, Riverside County stands out for its proactive and sustained approach to digital equity. Tom Mullen, Director of Broadband Services for Riverside County, asserts “Closing the digital divide is more than a goal—it’s a commitment to our community. We are dedicated to empowering our residents with the ability and knowledge to confidently navigate online platforms and digital devices at any time and place.” This year, Riverside County is among a historic number of awardees—47 governments acknowledged for their innovative steps towards creating digitally inclusive societies within the United States. “Digital equity isn’t a solo j o u r n e y. I t ’s a c o l l e c t i v e mission,” says Angela Siefer, NDIA Executive Director. “Our Digital Inclusion Trailblazers set a standard for local governments to construct connected communities

that serve all citizens.” Riverside County secured its Trailblazer status through dynamic programs and initiatives such as: RivcoConnect: A visionary initiative launched by the County Board of Supervisors in 2016, RivcoConnect’s mission is to make high-speed broadband services widely available, aiming to cover all 87 incorporated, unincorporated, and tribal communities within Riverside County. Recognized with a National Association of Counties (NACO) Achievement Award, the initiative represents the county’s dedication to ending the digital divide. A ff o r d a b l e C o n n e c t i v i t y Program (ACP) Outreach Campaign: A cornerstone of Riverside County’s digital inclusion efforts, this campaign has been pivotal in connecting over 207,363 low-income families to affordable internet services. Families eligible for the ACP can benefit from up to $30 off their monthly internet bill, with those on tribal lands receiving up to $75 in discounts. The campaign has been a testament to the county’s resolve to ensure no resident is left offline. Comprehensive Community Engagement: The ACP Outreach Campaign has utilized a multichannel marketing strategy, including billboards, television ads, and direct mail. A significant emphasis has been placed on bilingual outreach, with resources and assistance provided in both English and Spanish. To further support families, Riverside County

has set up a dedicated hotline with multilingual representatives to streamline the enrollment process. Digital Equity Program: Riverside County is committed to ensuring that all Riverside County residents have access to the internet, digital literacy skills, and digital devices so that they can fully engage in the digital world. RivcoConnect donates computers for distribution to individuals through non-profit organizations and school districts. Riverside Unified School Districts distribute these computers to individuals who complete digital literacy training. Broadband Master Plan: Riverside County’s Broadband Master Plan, published in August 2023, outlines the strategies that Riverside County and its partners will implement to connect all of its 2.47 million residents to highspeed, reliable, and affordable broadband service. The plan consists of three overarching goals—expanding broadband infrastructure to un(der)served areas across Riverside County, making broadband access more affordable, and encouraging broadband adoption—as well as several supporting strategies establishing centralized program oversight for broadband initiatives and considering the county’s broader economic workforce development goals as part of this initiative. The updated NDIA Trailblazer program outlines seven best practice categories, reflecting the latest advancements in digital

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Trump wins Iowa Caucus in landslide Kate Anderson Daily Caller News Foundation Contributor Former President Donald Trump won the first GOP presidential voting contest of 2024 in Iowa on Monday by a wide margin, according to multiple reports. Despite historically harsh weather conditions, Iowans turned out for Trump, putting him one step closer to the GOP nomination in the 2024 presidential election, according to multiple outlets. Trump won with 51%, Florida Governor Ron

DeSantis came in second with 21% and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley was third with 19%. Businessman Vivek Ramaswamy came in fourth with nearly 8% and then announced he was dropping out the race entirely. “It really is an honor that, minutes after, they’ve announced I’ve won—against very credible competition—great competition, actually,” Trump told FOX News. “It is a tremendous thing and a tremendous feeling. We have to get our country back. Our country has gone through so many bad things over the last three years and

it is continuing to go through bad things.” The victory came despite popular Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds endorsing DeSantis in November, arguing that she didn’t believe the former president could win a general election against President Joe Biden. Andrew Romeo, spokesperson for the DeSantis campaign, criticized the early calls predicting Trump as the winner on X. “Absolutely outrageous that the media would participate in election interference by calling the race before tens of thousands of Iowans

even had a chance to vote. The media is in the tank for Trump and this is the most egregious example yet.” A recent poll revealed that 61% of Iowans said that their support would not change if Trump was convicted in any of his trials, and 20% said their support for the former president would increase if Trump was convicted. Trump did not hold as many events as his fellow candidates, holding only 13 events since November, according to NBC News. DeSantis and Ramaswamy have

both completed the “full Grassley” of Iowa’s 99 counties named after Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley, who makes the trip every year. Trump is currently polling at an average of 61% nationally and nearly 44% on average in the next primary battle in New Hampshire, according to RealClearPolitics. Trump also revealed Wednesday during a town hall on FOX News that he has picked his vice presidential running mate, but his campaign walked the comments back, saying that the matter hasn’t been discussed in “any great detail,” according to ABC News.

DOJ adds charges against brothers who said they shielded Rosanne Boyland on Jan. 6

Aaron James and Isaac Westbury face a combined 17 criminal counts along with two other brothers and their stepfather for their actions on Jan. 6, 2021. Joseph M. Hanneman Epoch Times The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a superseding indictment with additional charges against two Minnesota brothers who said they acted to protect dying protester Rosanne Boyland from police at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. The Jan. 12 superseding indictment charges Aaron James, 37, of Lindstrom, Minnesota, with nine criminal counts, an increase of one charge from the initial indictment filed against him on Sept. 29, 2021. Prosecutors added one count of civil disorder, a felony that carries a maximum prison term of five years. The indictment alleges Mr. James obstructed Capitol Police during a civil disorder between 2:42 and 2:44 p.m. on Jan. 6. The original indictment charged Mr. James and his brother, Isaac Westbury, 21, of Lindstrom, Minnesota, with civil disorder against Capitol Police and the Metropolitan Police Department between 4:17 and 4:30 p.m.

The superseding indictment also adds a dangerous-weapon enhancement to the charge against both men for allegedly engaging in physical violence in a restricted building or grounds. The enhancer changes the maximum prison time for the charge from one year to 10. Roger Roots, an attorney who represents the men in the criminal case, said calling a riot shield a deadly weapon is a stretch. “Of course, the government’s notions that a plastic shield is a ‘deadly and dangerous weapon’ are quite a reach,” Mr. Roots told The Epoch Times in an email. “We may seek to dismiss the new charges in the near future.” Mr. James and Mr. Westbury told The Epoch Times in a Dec. 23 interview that they took up the acrylic riot shields in an effort to protect Ms. Boyland from bear repellant—a potent type of pepper spray—directed at her rescuers by police inside the Lower West Terrace tunnel. Ms. Boyland, 34, of Kennesaw, Georgia, collapsed at the mouth of the Lower West Terrace tunnel before 4:30 p.m. Bystanders were able to pull her from the police line

after she was repeatedly beaten in the head and side by MPD Officer Lila Morris. They then began CPR on Ms. Boyland on a nearby concrete step. Video shows that while Mr. James and Mr. Westbury ducked behind riot shields at the police line, streams of chemical irritants were shot overhead, raining down where Ms. Boyland was receiving CPR. Ms. Boyland later died at a local hospital. “I pushed my way up to the front. I was going to cut across, and I saw these shields on the ground,” Mr. James told The Epoch Times. “So I thought, ‘We’ll just block this waterfall, the stream of mace coming down.’ “So reached into the tunnel, grabbed a shield off the ground, slipped into his [Isaac’s] hands, pushed him in front of the tunnel,“ Mr. James said. ”And then myself, I grabbed it up myself and we stood there.” Video shot by Christopher Chern appears to corroborate Mr. James’ account. As the brothers stood holding up the shields, a police officer in the tunnel fired a high-velocity stream of bear spray

over their heads directly at where Ms. Boyland was receiving CPR, the video shows. Mr. Westbury was struck in the face by pepper spray, forcing him to drop the shield. Another man picked up the shield and took his place next to Mr. James. A few minutes later, Mr. James was struck in the face with pepper spray and had to retreat from the scene. The superseding indictment combines the cases of four defendants from the Westbury family: Mr. James, Isaac Westbury, Robert Westbury, 64, and Jonah Westbury, 28, all of Lindstrom, Minnesota. T h e 11 - c o u n t i n d i c t m e n t includes 25 charges against the four family members, who are slated for a February trial in federal court in Washington. Mr. James was critical of the FBI for the two raids it conducted at the family home some 35 miles northeast of Minneapolis. He compared its tactics to the closequarters combat he learned in the U.S. Navy. He served as a fleet marine force corpsman with deployments to Iraq and

Afghanistan. “They used those same tactics and those same weapons on us that we’ve used overseas in a combat zone,” he said. “They brought that to this neighborhood.” “This guy was kitted up like he was in Iraq or Afghanistan,“ Mr. James said. ”They were stacked up, lights on the rifle. He had the EOTECH sight on it. He was ready to go and do a close-quarter combat clear in our house. Kick a door and clear the door. Move on. Kick a door and clear the door. Move on.” Joseph M. Hanneman is a reporter for The Epoch Times with a focus on the January 6 Capitol incursion and its aftermath, as well as general Wisconsin news. In 2022, he helped to produce “The Real Story of Jan. 6,” an Epoch Times documentary about the events that day. Joe has been a journalist for nearly 40 years. He can be reached at: joseph. hanneman@epochtimes.us Reprinted with permission of The Epoch Times. Copyright 2024. To subscribe, go to https:// subscribe.theepochtimes.com

Contracts show Fani Willis offered top RICO expert lower hourly rate than her alleged lover in Trump case Katelynn Richardson Daily Caller News Foundation Contributor Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis paid her alleged romantic partner, Nathan Wade, to work at a higher hourly rate on the case against former President Donald Trump than she contracted o n e o f t h e s t a t e ’s l e a d i n g racketeering experts, according to documents obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation. John Floyd, who wrote a book on federal and state Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) statutes and is considered Georgia’s top expert, entered into a contract with the Fulton County District Attorney’s office on March 10, 2021 at an hourly rate of $150 per hour, according to a contract obtained by the DCNF. Nathan Wade, who Willis appointed special prosecutor, was retained at a rate

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of $250 per hour, according to the contract contained in court documents — though Willis claimed Sunday all her special counsels were paid the same rate. A Trump co-defendant claimed in a motion seeking to dismiss the case last week that Willis benefited from awarding Wade, allegedly her romantic partner, a “lucrative” contract because he used payments he received for his position to take her on cruises and vacations. Wade filed for divorce from his wife on Nov. 2, 2021, the day after his contract to work under Willis began. Wi l l i s r e s p o n d e d t o t h e allegations for the first time Sunday in remarks made at Big Bethel AME Church, claiming she paid all three special counsels on the Trump case the same hourly rate, and that one special counsel, an indirect reference to Wade, was only being attacked because of his race. “I’m a little confused. I appointed three special counsels, as is my right to do, paid them all the same hourly rate. They only attack one,” Willis said. “I hired one white woman, a good personal friend and great lawyer, a superstar, I tell you. I hired one white man, brilliant, my friend and a great lawyer. And I hired one black man, another superstar, a great friend and a great lawyer … First thing they say: ‘oh, she [is going to] play the race card now.” “You cannot expect black women to be perfect and save the world,” Willis said. The other special counsel, Anna Cross, entered into a contract with Fulton County at a $250 hourly rate on July 15, 2022, according to a document obtained by the DCNF. In her 20 years of experience as a prosecutor, she represented Georgia in multiple high-profile homicide cases and has argued over 60 times at the Georgia

Supreme Court, according to her firm’s website. It’s possible Floyd was later paid at a higher rate, as the contract the DCNF obtained only extends through April 2022. Floyd previously worked with Willis to use Georgia’s RICO act to prosecute close to three dozen Atlanta public educators for a cheating scandal about inflating students’ standardized testing scores, which eleven teachers were convicted in by a jury in April 2015, according to the Associated Press. Wade’s prior experience includes working in private practice as a trial attorney on contract disputes and family law, and as a municipal judge dealing with traffic tickets, according to The Washington Post. Ashleigh Merchant, Roman’s attorney, wrote in the motion she filed last week that Wade has never prosecuted a felony RICO case and that she was “unable to find any history of, Wade ever having prosecuted a single felony trial.” “If the allegations about his lack of felony trial experience are true, $250 per hour is unreasonably high,” Atlanta-based criminal defense attorney and legal analyst Philip Holloway told the DCNF. “It could be argued that any amount is too high to pay someone with no felony trial experience to come in as lead counsel in the biggest, most complex criminal case in the history of Georgia.” Wade has been paid nearly $654,000 in legal fees since January 2022, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Fulton County paid Wade’s law firm $34,000 in March 2023, while it paid Floyd’s firm, Bondurant Mixson & Elmore, $30,200 in the same month, according to a monthly public expenditure report. Floyd’s firm is not listed on Fulton County’s February 2023 expenditure reports, which shows

Court documents filed earlier this month say DA Fani Willis hired special prosecutor Nathan Wade, her alleged romantic partner, to prosecute Trump and benefited financially from the relationship in the form of lavish vacations that the two went on using funds his firm received for working the case. (Youtube screenshot) Wade’s firm receiving $68,500. Neither firm appears on January’s public expenditure report. Wade made $36,000 in April 2023 and $35,000 in May 2023, according to expenditure reports. Floyd’s firm was paid $3,000 in June 2023. Wade’s firm does not appear on the report. Reports from other months could not be publicly accessed. “Obviously the appropriate fee paid to special counsel would depend on the subject matter, the level of complexity, the level of expertise required, the level of experience of the attorney, and to some extent, the funds available to pay said attorney,” Keith Adams, an Atlanta-based criminal defense attorney who represented Young Thug in the RICO case brought against him by Willis, told the DCNF. There may be “various budgets” a special counsel is paid from, he said, noting most Fulton County contract attorneys are paid through the Superior Court budget. A Superior Court advertisement for contract attorneys in the county, included on page 82 of the motion filed last week by Trump codefendant Michael Roman, places the highest hourly pay rate for attorneys with at least five years of experience and two prior trials featuring similar offenses at $140.

“It may be that the special counsel is being paid from a completely separate budget that is not subject to the same budgetary limitations, and is left to the discretion of the District Attorney,” Adams said. Holloway said Wade’s rate is why “nepotism is frowned upon when decisions are made on awarding no-bid contracts.” “This kind of arrangement is unheard of in Georgia,” he told the DCNF. “So there is no basis for comparison. Court appointed criminal defense lawyers around here typically make less than $100 per hour on felony cases.” The investigation into former President Donald Trump began in February 2021, when Willis wrote a letter informing state officials she had opened an investigation into “potential violations of Georgia law prohibiting the solicitation of election fraud, the making of false statements to state and local government bodies, conspiracy, racketeering, violation of oath of office and any involvement in violence or threats related to the election’s administration,” according to the Associated Press. The District Attorneys’ office and Wade did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Fulton County referred the DCNF to the District Attorney’s office.

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Lions Club of Anza Valley president Greg Sandling, left, Lions secretary Chris Skinner, Student Speaker Contest winner Isabelle Lee, contest judges Kathy Blair, Betsy Hansen and Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo Ellen Elmore take part in the awards presentation at the Lions Club 86th Annual Student Speakers Contest in 2023. Diane Sieker Staf f Writer The Lions Club of Anza Valley has announced that they will hold their 87th Annual Student Speakers

Contest Thursday, Feb. 15. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Anza Community Hall. The topic of the contest is “For A Better World, What Would You Change?”

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The Anza Civic Improvement League, who oversees the Little Red Schoolhouse and Minor Park, elects its 2024 board of directors. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo Diane Sieker Staf f Writer The Anza Civic Improvement League elected their 2024 board of directors Saturday, Jan. 8.

Charles Cadwell, Jazmyn McCammon, Robyn Garrison, Erin Brunson Moore, Cindy Watson and Tabitha Dawes were elected to serve on the board by the ACIL membership. Elections

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Diane Sieker Staf f Writer Wily and intelligent coyotes are perpetually on the hunt. While pet owners are usually vigilant against these predators, they should be aware that increased interaction

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page or contact Pat Sprint at jpsprint@gmail.com or Ellen Elmore at luvtoquilt2@gmail. com. Anza Valley Lions Club – The Anza Valley Lions Club has been reinstated and is open to all men and women who want to work together for the betterment of the community. The group is working on securing a new venue for meetings. Meetings and events are posted on the Anza Lions Club of Anza Valley Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ LionsofAnzaValley. For more information, email president Greg Sandling at President. AnzaLions@gmail.com or Chris Skinner at Secretary.AnzaLions@ gmail.com. Civil Air Patrol – Squadron 59 is looking for new members of all ages. For more information, call squadron commander Maj. Dennis Sheehan from the Anza area at 951-403-4940. To learn more and see the club’s meeting schedule, visit www.squadron59. org. Fire Explorer Program – 6 p.m. The program meets every second, third and fourth Tuesday of the month at Fire Station 29 on state Route 371 in Anza. Call 951-763-5611 for information. Redshank Riders – 7 p.m. Backcountry horsemen meet at the Little Red Schoolhouse in Anza, the second Thursday of each month. Visit www.redshankriders. com or call Carol Schmuhl for membership information at 951663-6763. Anza Thimble Club – The club meets the first Thursday of the month at the Anza Community Hall, 43275 Chapman Road in Anza. The social hour is 11:30 a.m., and lunch is served at noon. Contact Carol Wright at 951-7632884 for more information. Organizations Te r w i l l i g e r C o m m u n i t y Association – 6 p.m. Second Monday of the month at VFW Post 1873, 59011 Bailey Road, in Anza. Potluck dinner open to all. For more information, call Tonie Ford at 951-763-4560. From the Heart Christian Women’s Ministries – Noon. Monthly luncheon and guest speaker are held the second Saturday of each month. The $5 charge covers lunch at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road, Anza. From the Heart helps the area’s neediest children and invites all women and men to join in their mission. Donate or help with the rummage sales twice a year to raise funds for the cause or other events. For more information, call president Christi James at 951-595-2400. Anza Community Hall – 7 p.m. General membership meetings are held the fourth Thursday of the month. Single memberships are $30 and include discounts to events for one person and 1 vote in elections and meetings. Family memberships are $50 and include discounts for a family up to 5 members and 1 vote in elections and meetings. Business memberships are $50 and allows an employer to receive discounts for up to 5 people, including themselves, and includes 1 vote on elections and meetings. No government funds are allocated for the Hall, which pays its bills through memberships and swap meets. Mail membership to: Anza Community Building Inc. at P.O. Box 390091, Anza, CA 92539. The hall is located at 56630 Highway 371 in Anza. For more information, call 951282-4267 or email achageneral@ g m a i l . c o m o r v i s i t w w w. anzacommunitybuilding.org. Anza Civic Improvement League – 9 a.m. meets the first Saturday of each month at the Little Red Schoolhouse. The league maintains Minor Park and the Little Red School House, which are both available to rent for events. No government funds are allowed; the membership pays the bills – $10 a person, $18 family or $35 business membership. For more information, visit www. anzacivic.org.

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Anza Community Hall to host Sadie Hawkins Dance

The Anza Community Hall will host a Sadie Hawkins Dance Saturday, February 10. Diane Sieker Staf f Writer The Anza Community Hall will host a Sadie Hawkins dance Saturday, Feb. 10 from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.. Mark Huston and the Workin’ Men band will provide musical entertainment for the event. Beer, wine and soft drinks will be sold and hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos and chili-cheese Frito boats will be available. “Get ready for a boot scootin’ good time,” said the Hall’s media contact Steve Manseau. Advanced ticket purchases are advised. For Community Hall members the tickets will be $25 for couples, $13 for singles.

BOARD from page D-1 Events and Maintenance. It was announced that the ACIL is now a 501(c) 3 and donations are tax deductible. The Anza Civic Improvement League is a nonprofit organization that provides a park with a playground for the Anza community to enjoy. The mission of the ACIL is to restore, manage and enhance the Little Red Schoolhouse and Minor Park in partnership with the public for the enjoyment of present and future generations. The organization is run solely by volunteers with income that is generated from fundraisers, park rentals, schoolhouse rentals and generous donations from the community. “We are a private entity, not public, and much of the work, repairs, maintenance, clean up, supplies, etc. are taken care of by the board personally, but we are so grateful for local contractors

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Children get in free. For nonmembers tickets are $30 per couple, $16 for singles and $3 for each child. The day of the dance prices increase. Hall members pay $30 per couple, singles pay $16, and children get in free. For nonmembers, tickets on the day of the event are $35 for couples, $20 for singles, and each child gets in for $5. In other Community Hall news, the swap meets will be on Saturdays, Jan. 20, Feb. 3 and Feb. 17, from. 7 a m. until 1 p.m.. Outside swap meet vendor spaces are $15 for Hall members, $18 for non-members. Reserve a table inside the Hall for $15 for members or $18 for non-

members. Rent an additional table at $7 for members and $9 for nonmembers. Members of the Anza Community Hall enjoy event discounts and support the Hall with their dues and ticket purchases. There are three ways to join: An individual membership at $35 annually, with all discounts applying to one individual. A family annual membership costs $50 and provides discounts for a group of up to five related individuals. An annual business membership is $50 and provides discounts for up to 4 individuals. Cash, PayPal and checks are accepted as payment. The Anza Community Hall succeeds with the support of

the community. Hall board meetings are open to the public and everyone is encouraged to attend. The next meeting will be Wednesday, January 24 at 6 p.m.. For more information on Anza Community Hall events, contact Pebbles Bartlett-Lewis at 951760-9244. Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Anza Community Building, Inc., or to discover upcoming events can call Pebbles Bartlett-Lewis at 951-760-9244, email ACHAGeneral@gmail. com, visit the Hall’s website at https://anzacommunitybuilding. org/ or their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ groups/337754646415866. To learn more about the Anza

Community Hall swap meets, contact Barbara Keller at 951242-4267. To donate to the Hall, please click https://anzacommunitybuilding. org/donations/. The Hall is available to rent for special occasions, such as weddings, Quinceaneras, business and clubs events and more. Ample parking, fully functional kitchen, tables and chairs are available. For rates, amenities and conditions call Barbara Keller at 951-2824267. The Anza Community Building, Inc. is located at 56630 CA-371 in Anza. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

and businesses for their help,” said Robyn Garrison. “Cherry Tree Service, Jose Talavera, Western Hills Plumbing, ERA Excel Realty, Living Hope Church, High Country Youth, High Country 4H, Girl Scouts, Anza Thimble Club, Anza Quilters, Anza Electric Cooperative and so many individuals have given additional contributions of time and money towards the park’s continued up-keep.” Garrison said that the ACIL is having to deal with fires in the bathrooms; graffiti on the blackboards, stage and grounds; destruction of toilets, doors and sinks; trash being scattered everywhere and many other concerns. “Since we work on private funds, we are reaching out to see if anyone has a background in grant writing, or is aware of additional funding opportunities,” she added. Repairs to the Little Red Schoolhouse foundation have

been completed, and work on the new roof has been scheduled for the end of January. “We are awaiting bids for the repairs and renovation of the bathrooms,” Garrison said. Minor Park is not a public park, and it receives no funding from county or state tax dollars. The park and school building are the centerpieces of the town and a hub of activity. From concert series and festivals to car shows and horseshoe tossing contests, the park is one of the most special places in Anza. “We look forward to this new year with more improvements and fun and of course working with our community,” Garrison said. “Anza Days is set for June 29 and our board has reached out to Hamilton High School to work with us on creating the theme this year, with a scholarship offered to the winning student, donated by the High Country Youth. It is exciting to be involved again with

all of our local groups.” Both the park and the schoolhouse are available to rent for meetings and events. Members may credit 100% of their current membership dues toward rental fees during the same time period. Open board meetings are held at the Little Red Schoolhouse on the first Saturday of the month at 9 a.m., and the community is invited to attend. Minor Park and the Little Red Schoolhouse are located at

Highway 371 at Contreras Road in Anza. To learn more about the ACIL, visit them on Facebook or at http:// www.anzacivic.org. To join the ACIL, visit http://anzacivic.org/ join.html or call (951)330-4411. Their email is anzacivic@gmail. com. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

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Living Free Animal Sanctuary dog of the week: Meet Marbles Marbles is an 8-year-old Chihuahua mix and a shining example of why you should never judge a dog by their behavior in the chaotic shelter environment. In the shelter, he was defensive and withdrawn, but the moment he stepped into Living Free, he underwent a transformation, blossoming into a confident and friendly dog. He loves brightening everyone’s day with his morning “zoomies,” a joyful sprint that he delights in while eagerly awaiting breakfast. Staff members often playfully remark that he’s “lost his marbles,” but it’s all in good fun. Although Marbles may be slightly older, he’s got the playfulness of a much younger pup. He’s taken on the role of being

a mentor to his roommate, Lapis, guiding her towards courage and confidence in the world. His personality is best described as silly and spunky, always ready to bring a smile to your face. Marbles is eagerly awaiting the day he finds his forever home, and he might just be the missing piece in your family puzzle. Don’t hesitate - fill out an application today and let Marbles bring his unique charm to your home! Living Free is a nonprofit animal sanctuary whose primary mission is to rescue dogs and cats whose time is up at public shelters. Living Free Animal Sanctuary is located on 155 acres in the San Jacinto Mountains near Idyllwild. A diamond in the rough, the property is home to a kennel-

in-the-round, Give Life Park, catteries and protected open-air “catios,” breathtaking scenery and wide open fields for the wild mustangs and rescued burros to

run free. Open by appointment. For dog adoptions, call 951321-9982, for cat adoptions, call 951-491-1898, and for all other

inquiries, call 951- 659-4687. To book a tour, visit www. living-free.org/visit-us. Living Free is located at 54250 Keen Camp Road in Mountain Center.

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sounds signal coyotes on the hunt, coordinating the pursuit and killing of prey. Coyotes typically feed on rabbits, rodents, birds, and reptiles, as well as carrion and road kill. They will even target larger prey such as deer, focusing on sick, young, weak or wounded animals. Poultry, lambs, goats, piglets, cats and dogs can be included on the menu as well. Livestock guardian dogs can protect the farms from these fierce hunters, but owners should be aware that their dogs must be up-to-date on vaccinations for diseases such as rabies. Coyotes carry many illnesses that can easily be transmitted to working dogs, family pets and even people. Beside rabies, coyotes can also be carriers of canine

distemper, toxoplasmosis, Lyme disease, mange, canine hepatitis and leptospirosis, as well as parasites such as mites, ticks, fleas, hookworms, roundworms, tapeworms and flukes. Coyotes can be discouraged from hunting around homes and ranches by following these suggestions in part from Farm And Dairy online: Coyotes should never be fed, even inadvertently – simply throwing a dead chicken over the fence will attract them to the property. Picking up and securely disposing of garbage in canineproof containers is advised. Keeping pets inside the home or barn at night and not leaving pet food and water outside will help prevent attracting the famously opportunistic hunters. Small dogs

and cats should be kept indoors. Deploying net-wire or electric fencing will help keep coyotes away from vulnerable livestock such as lambs and birds. These hunters can rip through chain link fences and climb 6-foot fences with ease. Protecting farm animals in coyote-proof pens or shelters at night helps when coyotes are most likely to be on the hunt. Experts advise removing rabbit and rodent habitat nearby that can provide homes to these natural coyote prey animals. Wood or brush piles are perfect examples of these types of habitats. To protect dogs while hiking or walking, it’s best to keep them on short, non-retractable leashes and avoid venturing near the edge of brushy areas. Coyotes can lay in wait to snatch a dog.

Coyotes are most active at dawn and dusk. For people that encounter one or more of these animals out in the wild, they can make themselves appear larger by waving or yelling in an action called coyote hazing. Typically, the coyote will run away. If it doesn’t move away, it may be near its den. If that’s the case, it is advised to keep facing the animal and gradually back away. Coyotes will face any odds to protect their young and mates. During this sensitive time, Anza Valley residents should take all precautions to protect their furry and feathered friends from coyote predation or attack. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

minutes, nor less than five minutes delivery time. Contestants are allowed to use their notes at the club-level contest. No watches, identifying badges or school uniforms, prompters, or

props are allowed to be worn or used during the event. For more information to reserve a student’s spot for the event, contact Contest Chairperson Chris Skinner at Secretary.

AnzaLions@gmail.com. Students must be registered with Skinner prior to the contest to ensure no more than six contestants are enrolled. To learn more about the Lions

Club of Anza Valley, visit them on Facebook at https://www.facebook. com/LionsofAnzaValley. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

during the wild canines’ breeding season. Coyotes pair up and mate from December through February. During this time, coyotes may go after smaller dogs that they perceive as potential competitors or possibly as threats to their own offspring. Additionally, increased activity and the need to feed puppies also results in heightened hunting forays and the targeting of pets and livestock as easy prey. Coyotes can and do live in any habitat, including suburbs and cities. These predators are also very common in the local mountain communities. The howling and yipping of these wild canines can be heard most evenings in the AnzaValley. The

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The WHO wants to remove your rights and sovereignty

Julie Reeder Publisher While people argue and divide themselves into “groups” here in the U.S., over elections and other important issues, there is a larger issue going on with the World Health Organization (WHO), which we have covered before. It may not make much difference who is in the White House, or maybe it will be the life or death of our Constitutional rights and our sovereignty. The WHO would like to take away our American God-given rights of free speech and bodily autonomy and bring the US, along with other nations, under their control, rather than the people who we vote to represent us. Everything seems to be getting put in place, getting ready for the next “emergency” or “pandemic.” COVID, a manmade virus, paid for by our tax dollars and the vaccine, paid for by our tax dollars, could have just been a preview. “ Wi l l p e o p l e c o n f o r m t o mandates to stay home, wear masks and take experimental shots?” The courts have, for the most part, protected our rights in the aftermath, as well as the censorship that happened by the federal government and the social

media companies, but that is under the US Constitution and Bill of Rights. The WHO wants to control the next “event.” This is what evolutionary biologist, professor and podcaster Bret Weinstein had to say this week, “The ability to [remove our free speech] is currently under discussion at the international level, and it’s almost impossible to exaggerate how troubling what is being discussed is. In fact, I think it is fair to say that we are in the middle of a coup, that we are actually facing the elimination of our national and our personal sovereignty. And that is the purpose of what is being constructed. “That it has been written in such a way that your eyes are supposed to glaze over as you attempt to sort out what is under discussion. And if you do that, then come May of this year, your nation is almost certain to sign onto an agreement that in some utterly vaguely described future circumstance, a public health emergency, which the director general of the World Health Organization has total liberty to define in any way that he sees fit. “In other words, nothing prevents climate change from being declared a public health emergency that would trigger the provisions of these modifications. And in the case that some emergency or some pretense of an emergency shows up, the provisions that would kick in are beyond jaw dropping.” He continued, “I call it the World Health Organization Pandemic Preparedness Plan. And what is under discussion are some modifications to the global public health regulations and modifications to an existing treaty. But all of this makes it sound minor and procedural. What has

been proposed are, and again, the number of things included here is incredible. “It’s hard even for those of us who have been focused on this to track all of the important things under discussion and to deduce the meaning of some of the more subtle provisions. But the World Health Organization and its signatory nations will be allowed to define a public health emergency on any basis that having declared one, they will be entitled to mandate remedies.” “The remedies that are named include vaccines. Gene therapy technology is literally named in the set of things that the World Health Organization is going to reserve the right to mandate that it will be in a position to require these things of citizens, that it will be in a position to dictate our ability to travel. “In other words, passports that would be predicated on one, having accepted these technologies are clearly being described. It would have the ability to forbid the use of other medications. So this looks like they’re preparing for a rerun where they can just simply take Ivermectin hydroxychloroquine off the table. They also have reserved the ability to dictate how these measures are discussed. That censorship is described here as well. The right to dictate that, of course, misinformation is how they’re going to describe it.” “Malformation is actually exactly what you need to know about to see how antiquated that notion is because this is actually, the Department of Homeland Security actually issued a memo in which it defined three kinds of, I kid you not, terrorism, miss, dis, and malformation misinformation are errors, disinformation are intentional errors, lies and malformation are things that are

based in truth, but cause you to distrust authority.” Interviewer asks, “So malformation is what you commit when you catch them lying? “Yes, exactly. Yeah. Discussing the lies of your government is malformation and therefore a kind of terrorism, which I should point out. As funny as that is, and as obviously Orwellian as that is, it’s also terrifying because if you have tracked the history of the spreading tyranny from the beginning of the war on terror, you know that terrorism is not a normal English word the way it once was. Terrorism is now a legal designation that causes all of your rights to evaporate. “So at the point that the Department of Homeland Security says that you are guilty of a kind of terrorism for saying true things that cause you to distrust your government, they’re also telling you something about what rights they have to silence you. They’re not normal rights. So these things are all terrifying. And I do think as much as my jaw’s open, the COVID pandemic caused us to become aware of a lot of structures that had been built around us. “But nonetheless, people’s willingness to accept the erosion of their rights because of a public health emergency has allowed this tyranny to use it as a Trojan horse. And I think that’s also something people need to become aware of, that there are a number of features of our environment that are basically, blind spots that we can’t see. “Past vaccines were one, and I know I was an enthusiast about vaccines. I still believe deeply in the elegance of vaccines as they should exist. But I’m now very alarmed at how they’re produced. And I’m even more alarmed at

what has been called a vaccine that doesn’t meet the definition, right? That is because many of us believe that vaccines were an extremely elegant, low harm, high efficacy method of preventing disease. When they called this mRNA technology a vaccine, many of us gave it more credibility than we should have. “If they had called it a gene transfection technology, we would’ve thought, wait, what? Public health functions the same way. If you think about it, public health, step back a second, your relationship with your doctor, your personal health ought to be very important to you. “But there are ways in which things that happen at a population level that affect your personal health and your doctor’s not in a position to do anything about it. So somebody dumping pollution into a stream from which you’re pulling fish, you might detect the harm at the population level. You might need regulation at a population level in order to protect you. Your doctor’s not in a position to give you a pill to correct it. So the idea that public health is potentially a place to improve all of our wellbeing is real. “But once you decide that there’s something above doctors relative to your health, then that can be an excuse for all manner of tyranny. Public health has been adopted. It’s like the sheep’s clothing that has allowed the wolf to go after our rights because in theory, it’s trying to protect us from harms that we would like to be protected. And it generates such fear. It’s such a huge scale that it weakens people’s moral immune systems. Absolutely. They’ll accept things they would never accept.”

Senator Seyarto: State spending is out of control

Kelly Seyarto

State Senator, 32nd State Senatorial district This week, the Governor released his $291 billion budget proposal for 2024-2025. The record revenues of recent years have disappeared and been replaced by a deficit projected by the independent Legislative

Analyst Office (LAO) to top $68 billion. The Governor disputes that number and is projecting a $39 billion deficit. Either way, California is far from the $97 billion surplus from two years ago. It has become clear that overspending while underperforming is now the status quo. In the ten years of supermajority rule, the state budget has ballooned without the corresponding population growth. General Fund spending has been raised to a level more than 2.5 times higher, from $86 billion to $222 billion. Has your quality of life increased by that much living in California? Do you think your money is being invested wisely? When spending your taxpayer dollars, the government has repeatedly embraced and often doubled down on failed spending policies. In the last three years, California has added more than $17 billion worth of new government programs and expenses. Since

2019, the state has spent $22 billion on the homelessness crisis, only resulting in the increase of homeless individuals from 130,000 to over 181,000. The recent healthcare bills signed by the Governor raised the minimum wage for hospital workers, resulting in a $2 billion increase for the state (which the Governor did NOT include in his current budget proposal), and expanded MediCal coverage for undocumented immigrants projected to cost taxpayers over $4 billion a year. This is simply unacceptable. Californians are rightfully frustrated. They are paying more and getting less. State spending continues to rise, but the problems continue to get worse, and crises go unaddressed. You deserve real results from your tax dollars. Deciding to add billions to new programs with ongoing costs while ignoring one-time infrastructure projects that would make our roads safer to travel on, help us capture

A message from District 5 County Supervisor Yxstian Gutierrez

As we step into January, it’s important to recognize that this month symbolizes a time of awareness and action for several noble causes. Two such significant observances are National Blood Donor Month and Mental Wellness Month. Both present unique opportunities for us to contribute to the well-being of others and ourselves. National Blood Donor Month: A Lifesaving Gesture January, as National Blood Donor Month, reminds us of the critical role blood donations play in saving lives. Every day,

individuals across the country require blood for surgeries, emergencies and chronic illnesses. By donating blood, you can be a part of this life-saving chain. If you’re eligible and able to donate, I encourage you to visit your local blood bank or a blood drive. Your donation can make a monumental difference in someone’s life. Remember, one pint of blood can save up to three lives. Mental Wellness Month: Nurturing Our Minds Mental Wellness Month brings to the forefront the importance of mental health in our daily lives. In these fast-paced times, it’s crucial to recognize and prioritize our mental well-being. Mental well-being is just as important as physical well-being. Here are some suggestions to foster mental wellness. Employ some self-care. Regularly engage in activities that bring you joy and relaxation. Self-care is vital whether it’s a hobby, exercise or simply taking a quiet moment for yourself. Connect with others.

Social interactions can greatly boost our mental health. Reach out to friends and family, or join community groups. Seek professional help. If you or someone you know is struggling, don’t hesitate to seek help from mental health professionals. There is strength in seeking support. CARES Line can connect you to services at 800-499-3008 This January, let us unite as a community to support these causes. Whether by donating blood or taking steps to enhance mental wellness, your actions can lead to significant positive changes in both your life and the lives of others. Let’s embrace this month as a time to reflect, support and act for the greater good of our community and ourselves. Yxstian Gutierrez District 5 Riverside County Supervisor

rain water in years of record rainfall, prevent wildfire damage, and invest in schools to promote the education our children deserve is the definition of irresponsible spending. We need to get back to the basic functions of government. We have the money to responsibly take care of those who are most vulnerable, keep our communities safe, and invest in infrastructure and our children’s education. My colleagues and I have come up with common sense solutions and ideas to mend these spending issues year after year. It is time that those in the majority work with us to actually utilize all the ways we can keep money in the pockets of Californians who are struggling to balance their own budgets due to rising prices, crippling inflation, and an ever growing high cost of living. Our legislature needs to pass a responsible, accountable, and balanced budget and rein in reckless spending. To view the entire budget

proposal, visit: https://ebudget. ca.gov/ This January budget proposal is an initial draft followed by a May revision proposal and months of budget debates before the budget is finalized in June. I look forward to the upcoming discussions. Senator Kelly Seyarto, R-Murrieta, represents California’s 32nd Senate District, which includes the cities and communities of Aguanga, Anza, Borrego Springs, Canyon Lake, Cathedral City, Chino Hills, Corona, Desert Edge, Desert Hot Springs, El Sobrante, French Valley, Good Hope, Hemet, Homeland, Idyllwild, Julian, La Cresta, Lake Elsinore, Lake Mathews, Lakeland Village, Menifee, Mead Valley, Meadowbrook, Murrieta, Norco, Palm Springs, Sage, Sky Valley, Riverside, Temecula, Temescal Valley, Thousand Palms, Valle Vista, Whitewater, Wildomar, Winchester, Woodcrest, and Yorba Linda.

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AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202314993 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WOODRIDGE FINANCE & INSURANCE CENTER 10955 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92505 County: Riverside Woodridge International LLC, 10955 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92505 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company This LLC is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name 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 of 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: Andrew Schmidt, Managing Member Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 10/12/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS 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 THE 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 PROFESSIONS 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. LEGAL: 4002 PUBLISHED: November 24, December 1, 8, 15, 2023 Republished: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024 Name of business and registrant were misspelled in original publication.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202400400 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RAINBOW FARM 33228 Breighton Wood St., Menifee, CA 92584 County: Riverside S H Labor Inc, 33228 Breighton Wood St., Menifee, CA 92584 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name 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 of 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: Jong Soo Han, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 01/11/2024 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS 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 THE 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 PROFESSIONS 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. LEGAL: 4030 PUBLISHED: January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202400407 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TEN PERFECT NAILS 40820 Winchester Rd. #2100, Temecula, CA 92591 Mailing address: 45656 Nora Circle, Temecula, CA 92592 County: Riverside Dnaza Inc, 31069 Temecula Pkwy Ste C3, Temecula, CA 92592 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 1/11/2024. 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 of 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: Duc Truong, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 01/11/2024 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS 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 THE 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 PROFESSIONS 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. LEGAL: 4031 PUBLISHED: January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202318027 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TRI-VALLEY DENTAL CARE 39885 Alta Murrieta Drive, Suite D4, Murrieta, CA 92563 County: Riverside Estavillo Dental Corporation, 39885 Alta Murrieta Drive, Suite D4, Murrieta, CA 92563 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 12/2005. 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 of 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: Oanh Estavillo, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/20/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS 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 THE 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 PROFESSIONS 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. LEGAL: 4032 PUBLISHED: January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2024

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202317834 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RICKS AUTOMOTIVE CENTER 41419 Pear Street. Ste #8, Murrieta, CA 92562 County: Riverside CRK, Inc., 41419 Pear Street. Ste #8, Murrieta, CA 92562 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 1/01/2022 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 of 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: Kellie Teresa Knapp, Treasurer Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/14/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS 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 THE 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 PROFESSIONS 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. LEGAL: 4014 PUBLISHED: December 29, 2023, January 5, 12, 19, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202318013 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PHARAOH’S PYRAMID 56461 Hey 371 Unit A, Anza, CA 92539 Mailing address: PO Box 390462, Anza, CA 92539 County: Riverside Veraison Enterprises LLC, PO Box 390462, Anza, CA 92539 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company This LLC is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name 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 of 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: Edward Wall, Managing Member Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/19/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS 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 THE 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 PROFESSIONS 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. LEGAL: 4015 PUBLISHED: December 29, 2023, January 5, 12, 19, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202318130 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NERDY TAVERN 60945 Yucca Valley Road, Anza, CA 92539 County: Riverside Colt Kristopher Dawes-Vollmer, 60945 Yucca Valley Road, Anza, CA 92539 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name 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 of 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: Colt Kristopher Dawes-Vollmer Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/21/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS 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 THE 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 PROFESSIONS 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. LEGAL: 4017 PUBLISHED: January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202318138 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. JUGGERNAUT MOTORSPORTS RACING 2. JM RACING 79860 Brewood Way, Indio, CA 92203 Mailing address: PO Box 5581, La Quinta, CA 92248 County: Riverside Jaime Jehu Rivas-Gonzalez, 79860 Brewood Way, Indio, CA 92203 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name 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 of 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: Jaime Jehu Rivas-Gonzalez Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/21/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS 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 THE 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 PROFESSIONS 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. LEGAL: 4019 PUBLISHED: January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202317320 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. TAENGKAEW LLC 2. THE VEGAN SPOT TEMECULA 3. THE VEGAN SPOT MURRIETA 4. VEGAN SPICE 5. VEGAN SPICE TEMECULA 6. CHIANGMAI SPA 7. CHIANGMAI THAI MASSAGE & SPA 8. TAENGKAEW BUSINESS CONSULTING 9. TAENGKAEW CONSULTING 10. BANGKOK THAI MASSAGE & SPA 11. BANGKOK THAI SPA 12. TAENGKAEW REAL ESTATE 31363 McCartney Drive, Winchester, CA 92596 Mailing address: 39525 Los Alamos Rd, Ste C #298, Murrieta, CA 92563 County: Riverside Taengkaew LLC, 31363 McCartney Drive, Winchester, CA 92596 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company This LLC is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 12/05/2023 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 of 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: Saroj Taengkaew, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/05/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS 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 THE 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 PROFESSIONS 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. LEGAL: 4020 PUBLISHED: January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202318028 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DAISY DEW CLEANING SERVICE 36125 Creighton Ave, Apt. 27304, Murrieta, CA 92563 County: Riverside Alexandra Chambers, 36125 Creighton Ave, Apt. 27304, Murrieta, CA 92563 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 12/02/2023 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 of 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: Alexandra Chambers Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/20/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS 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 THE 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 PROFESSIONS 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. LEGAL: 4021 PUBLISHED: January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202318436 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. PACIFIC REAL ESTATE 2. PACIFIC MORTGAGE GROUP 2045 Compton Ave Suite 202, Corona, CA 92881 County: Riverside California Premier Services, Inc., 2045 Compton Ave 202, Corona, CA 92881 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 05/01/2006. 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 of 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: Raeda Jaber, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/29/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS 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 THE 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 PROFESSIONS 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. LEGAL: 4024 PUBLISHED: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202317588 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EVOLUTION PMU 27476 Ynez Rd, Temecula, CA 92591 Mailing address: Via Azul, Murrieta, CA 92563 County: Riverside Davina Lauren Stein, 565 Gladiola St, Hemet, CA 92545 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 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 of 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: Davina Lauren Stein Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/11/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS 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 THE 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 PROFESSIONS 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. LEGAL: 4018 PUBLISHED: January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202400017 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LINDABOBINDA’S DESIGNS PO Box 1679, #6071, Sacramento, CA 95812 County: Sacramento Linda Theresa Doubek, PO Box 1679, #6071, Sacramento, CA 95812 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 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 of 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: Linda Theresa Doubek Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 01/02/2024 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS 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 THE 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 PROFESSIONS 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. LEGAL: 4025 PUBLISHED: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024

AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202316049 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SMOKE & DREAMS VAPE AND SMOKE SHOP 27515 Ynez Rd, Temecula, CA 92591 Mailing address: 12112 Severn Way, Riverside, CA 92503 County: Riverside RC Enterprises LLC, 12112 Severn Way, Riverside, CA 92503 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company This LLC is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 02/01/2022. 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 of 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: Romeo Vides, Managing Member Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 11/01\/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS 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 THE 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 PROFESSIONS 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. LEGAL: 3994 PUBLISHED: November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 Republished: January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024 Registrant’s name in publication did not match fictitious statement.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202318363 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JM MARTINEZ PROPERTIES 33845 Rancho Vista Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234 Mailing address: PO Box 1853, Cathedral City, CA 92234 County: Riverside Joseph Xanitis, 33845 Rancho Vista Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name 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 of 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: Joseph Xanitis Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/28/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS 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 THE 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 PROFESSIONS 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. LEGAL: 4022 PUBLISHED: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024

ABANDONMENT BUSINESS

CHANGE OF NAME

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File Number: R-202305657 Filed Riverside County Clerk’s Office Peter Aldana The following fictitious business name(s) has been abandoned by the following person(s): WESTERN CONSTRUCTION 23873 Clinton Keith Road, Ste 205, Wildomar, CA 92595 County: Riverside Western Traffic Control, Inc., 23873 Clinton Keith Road, Ste 205, Wildomar, CA 92595 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Riverside County on 04/12/2023 Signed by: John Hernandez, President THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY ON 01/02/2024 LEGAL: 4029 PUBLISHED: January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVSW 2400310 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: JAMES ANTHONY BISKUP-WEISE Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: JAMES ANTHONY BISKUP-WEISE Proposed Name: JAMES DENNIS RIVERS THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not 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: 2-29-24 Time: 8:00 a.m. Dept: S101 The address of the court: Southwest Justice Center, 30755-D Auld Road, Suite 1226, 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: Valley News/Anza Valley Outlook Date: 1-11-24 Signed: Belinda A. Handy, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 4033 PUBLISHED: January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2024

ABANDONMENT BUSINESS NAME AMENDED STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT

CHANGE OF NAME

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVSW 2311034 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: ANTHONY WILLIAM DANIEL Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: ANTHONY WILLIAM DANIEL Proposed Name: ANTHONY DOLORES ROMERO THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not 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: 03/28/2024 Time: 8:00 A.M. Dept: S101 The address of the court: Southwest Justice Center, 30755-D Auld Road, Suite 1226, 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: Anza Valley Outlook Date: DEC 29, 2023 Signed: Belinda A. Handy, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 4026 PUBLISHED: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVSW 2400097 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: CHRISTY KHA PHUNG Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: CHRISTY KHA PHUNG Proposed Name: CHRISTY CHAU KHA THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not 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: 2-22-24 Time: 8:00 A.M. Dept: S101 The address of the court: Southwest Justice Center, 30755-D Auld Road, Suite 1226, 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: Anza Valley Outlook Date: JAN 05, 2024 Signed: Belinda A. Handy, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 4027 PUBLISHED: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVCO 2400017 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: ANGEL RODRIGUEZ FLORES Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: ANGEL, RODRIGUEZ FLORES Proposed Name: ANGEL, RODRIGUEZ, FLORES THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not 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: 2/21/24 Time: 8:00 AM Dept: C2 The address of the court: Corona Branch, 505 S. Buena Vista, Rm. 201, 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: Anza Valley Outlook Date: JAN 04 2024 Signed: Laura C. Garcia, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 4028 PUBLISHED: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024

OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File Number: R-202107682 Filed Riverside County Clerk’s Office Peter Aldana The following fictitious business name(s) has been abandoned by the following person(s): MURRIETA REGIONAL ANIMAL HOSPITAL 40165 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd, Ste L., Murrieta, CA 92563 County: Riverside Sidrah Nisar DVM, Inc, 4645 Temescal Canyon Rd Apt 203, Corona, CA 92883 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Riverside County on 06/10/2021 Signed by: Sidrah Nisar, President THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY ON 10/19/2023 LEGAL: 3984 PUBLISHED: October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2023 Republished: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024 The file number was incorrect in the original publication.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202318141 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TUXEDO LIQUOR 5347 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92504 County: Riverside JENR Investments, Inc., 5347 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92504 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name 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 of 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: Elias Toumeh, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/22/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS 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 THE 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 PROFESSIONS 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. LEGAL: 4023 PUBLISHED: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024

SUMMONS SUMMONS FILED 08/24/23 CASE NUMBER: CVSW2307044 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: Steven Whitaker, Dr. Nataliya Whitaker, Bogdana Whitaker, and Burnt Valley Land and Cattle LLC, A Texan Limited Liability Company YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: Augustin Pavel, Sr. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Selfhelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca.org), the California Courts Online Self-help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. The name and address of the court: Southwest Justice Center 30755-F Auld Road, Murrieta, CA 92563 The name, address and telephone number of the plaintiff’s attorney is: John P. O’Connell, Attorney at Law, 42434 Business Park Drive, Temecula, CA 92590; 951587-8390 DATE: 08/24/23 by Janice Randle, Clerk of the Court LEGAL #: 4016 Published: December 29, 2023, January 5, 12, 19, 2024

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Sinatra & Big Band Tribute by Matt Mauser Big Band Experience Showtime: 8PM • $25

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Nirvana & Green Day Tribute

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