Groups Seek Liability Reforms to Fight Wildfire
On April 27, a diverse coalition representing tribes, ranchers and conservationists announced strong support of Senate Bill (SB) 332, state legislation that would enable more cultural and prescribed burns. Tribes like the Karuk want to use prescribed fire to protect homes and restore watersheds, much like their ancestors did, and farmers, ranchers and conservationists use fire to manage noxious weeds, restore wildlife habitat and protect biodiversity. In many cases the legal and policy barriers for all of these groups are the same.
Mt. San Jacinto College Earns ‘Military Friendly Spouse School’ Designation
Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) has been named a "Military Friendly Spouse School" for 2021-2022 for its efforts in creating sustainable and meaningful education paths for military spouses.
SOBOBA CONNECTION FOR PROUD GRANDPARENTS
Rosalie and Harvey Resvaloso Sr. are proud of their six grandchildren, who are all making a difference in the world by following a path that started with a strong foundation. One graduated from Oregon State University and two others will graduate from there on June 12.
LOCAL RESTAURANT CONTRIBUTES TO HEALTHY VALLEY FOUNDATION ANNUAL FUNDRAISER.
Healthy Valley Foundation fundraising spokesman, Howard Rosenthal, explained that, “Lemongrass, an authentic Asian fusion restaurant located in Hemet, CA. will be providing delicious meals for the Foundation’s annual fundraiser held each year on Mother’s Day weekend.”
CalRTA Awards $100 Grants to Local Teachers
A high school math teacher from Lake Elsinore and a first grade teacher from Hemet were each selected to receive a $100 Teacher Grant from Division 33 of the California Retired Teachers Association (CalRTA). John Chung, who teaches math at Ortega High School in the Lake Elsinore Unified School District, and Nicole Flanagan, a teacher at Hemet Elementary School in the Hemet Unified School District were each randomly selected from nearly 40 applicants to receive the grant money.
