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Supervisor
Marion Ashley—
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Ashley
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District 5
Supervisor Marion Ashley—District 5
SPECIAL
POINTS OF
INTEREST:
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Metrolink Line Dedication
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The Next Leaders at RCRMC
Valley train line dedication ceremony drew
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On December 11th the Metrolink 91/Perris
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nearly 400 people to the new Downtown Perris
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Station on C Street. The $247 million line
extension added an additional 24 miles from
Metrolink
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El Nino Preparedness
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Patriot Park Opening
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The other new Metrolink stations on the ex- their
Adopt a Burro
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tended line, which ends in Los Angeles, include Furthermore, each new Metrolink station has
3D Printers
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Hunter Park/UCR station in Riverside and the the potential to bring economic opportunities
Councilmember Fox
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March Field station in Moreno Valley.
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the Downtown Riverside station to the newly
constructed South Perris station on Case Road.
transportation
opportunities.
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“It will enable more working people to find and Residents have been clamoring for train service
get to jobs in Orange County and Los Angeles,” for decades. Perris Mayor Daryl Busch said the
Supervisor Ashley said. “This is a real exciting new Perris to LA commuter service will provide
day. It’s built. It’s here. It’s a dream we’ve had City residents with improved job prospects,
for years.”
reduce greenhouse gases by taking vehicles off
the roads and serve customers with new “Tier
It is expected to remove about 4,300 vehicles 4” diesel locomotives, the cleanest-burning
from regional roads each day which will help and most efficient available. “It’s a win, win,
alleviate some traffic congestion and reduce win situation all the way around,” he said.
pollution generated by those cars. The
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extension also opens countless job prospects The extension made safety a priority which is
to Perris Valley residents who were limited by evident by the 15 at-grade crossing which were
updated
to
protect
pedestrians.
Noise
reduction was also emphasized with the
construction of sound walls and established
“quite zones.” Eager commuters can hop on
the first train in February.
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El Niño Preparedness
El Niño is here. It has the potential for above
For El Niño, there are steps you can take now to
average rainfall in and around Riverside County. The ensure your property is ready. Clear out gutters and
County of Riverside Emergency Management Department drainages on your home and property. If you expect that
(EMD) takes preparedness very seriously. Thus far, the water may flow towards your home or improved
County has conducted approximately 40 community structures, take steps now to prevent it from causing
meetings, created a taskforce specifically to prepare for damage. Sandbags are fairly easy to use and are available
and respond to El Niño and held several workshops and from many local home supply stores. An emergency supply
training with local and state agencies to make sure we are of sandbags is available at select locations throughout
ready.
Riverside County. We’ve listed a few of the sand and sandPersonal preparedness starts with each resident.
Now is the time to take steps to prepare for the effects of
increased rainfall that El Niño could bring. El Niño
preparedness
looks
a
lot
like
preparedness
for
earthquakes, fires and many other disasters. Start by being
informed – know your local hazards and historical impacts.
bag locations below. A complete listing, along with future
community
preparedness
El
Niño
meetings
information
can
and
be
a
wealth
found
on
of
the
www.RivCoReady.org Web site. With a little action before
the rains come you can help ensure you, your family and
your property are ready .
Build a kit – include enough food, water and supplies to
support your family for a minimum of 72 hours (seven
days is ideal). Have a plan – knowing what you and your
family will do in a disaster will give you peace of mind
during a stressful time. Get involved – help others so you
can help lessen the impact and increase the resilience of
your community.
FACILITY
Cabazon Fire Station
Poppet Flats Fire Station
Riverside Sheriff Cabazon Station
Riverside Sheriff Moreno Valley Station
Riverside Sheriff Perris Station
FACILITY ADDRESS
50382 Irene Street
Cabazon, CA 92230
49575 Orchard Road
BanningCA,92220
50290 Main Street
Cabazon CA 92230
22850 Calle San Juan De Los Lagos
Moreno Valley, CA 92552
137 N. Perris Blvd., Suite A.
Perris, CA 92570
Sand/
Sandbags
Both
Both
Both
Both
Sandbags
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Patriot Park Opening
On December 12th officials in Perris cut the ribbon
on the 9-acre Patriot Park Soccer Complex. The park is a
state-of-the-art $4 million facility complete with an
artificial playing surface that is comprised of coconut
husks, which keeps it about 20 degrees cooler than typical
stadiums. The regulation-size field is perfect for adult and
youth soccer teams and tournaments. City officials say
their ultimate plan is to create several more playing fields
at the Patriot Park site.
“Today represents the culmination of a dream we
Burke called the ribbon-cutting “another Perris
had a long time ago,” said Mayor Daryl Busch. “We have blockbuster!” “This is a long-awaited day,” she said. “I
tried to fulfill this dream and I think we’re doing a great have heard from a lot of families about how much they
job. This is special and I am so proud what this City has needed and wanted this field. It is important for practice
done to celebrate the opening of this park.”
and play and our residents do not have to leave the City to
Busch was joined at the chilly-morning ribbon enjoy a first-class soccer experience.“
cutting by Mayor Pro-Tem Tonya Burke and City
Rogers, a member of the council Parks and
Councilmembers David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers and Mark Recreation Committee, said the City is committed to
Yarbrough, Supervisor Marion Ashley, City Manager expanding its parks and recreation facilities and services.
Richard Belmudez, Deputy City Manager Darren Madkin The City recently upgraded the soccer facility at Morgan
and Planning Commission Chairman Brady McCarron.
Professional
soccer
player
José
Park and continues to add recreation venues, such as the
Francisco Action Star Games paintball and airsoft facility, the
"Kikin" Fonseca Guzmán, a former member of the Mexican DropZone Aquatics Park and Big League Dreams baseball
national soccer team and a current analyst for Televisa and soccer complex. The City also boasts world-class
Deportes Network, was all smiles as he posed for photos, skydiving, auto and motorcycle racing facilities as well as
shook hands and signed autographs. Guzmán had plenty numerous sporting activities at the Lake Perris State
of company at the opening with more than 100 youth Recreation Area. Developing the City’s recreational
soccer players showing up to take part in a series of skill opportunities fulfils a long-range strategic planning goal
clinics, like dribbling, passing and shooting.
established by elected officials and administrators. Ozzy
Castro, regional commissioner for Perris American Youth
Soccer Organization, said the City staunchly supports
youth sports. He hailed Patriot Park Soccer Complex as a
facility that will be used throughout the year.
“The City has been great,” he said. “This shows
they’ve heard our voices and responded. Perris may be a
small City but this facility is first-class.”
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Issue #21
County Seeks Adopters for Burros
Setting up a Nativity scene? Need
a burro or two? Riverside County
is now offering wild burros for
adoption. (Sorry, you’ll have to
find your own wise men.) The
adoption fee is $50.
Riverside County Chief Veterinarian
Dr. Allan Drusys, whose expertise is
in equine veterinary work, said the
burros are in very good health. He,
too, cautioned adopters from
considering the burro similar to a
horse that can be broken. “An
The burros were recently
adopter shouldn’t think they’ll be
impounded from a pocket of land
able to put a halter on one and lead it on a rope from one
near a new Metrolink project area in the Highgrove area
place to the next.”
just north of Riverside. Animal Control officers with
Riverside County Animal Services rounded up 19 burros Of the 19 burros rounded up so far, two juvenile burros
last week. More burros are expected to be impounded in and one adult female have already been taken in by
what is described as an ongoing operation.
DonkeyLand Rescue, a local, nonprofit organization that
has operated as a sanctuary for injured burros.
“We’re trying to round up roughly 40 burros from a sub
herd of the much larger herds famous in the Reche “The intent of this operation is to ensure we don’t lose a
Canyon area,” Animal Services Director Robert Miller said. burro to another serious car accident or incident along the
“This herd is the only known grouping in this particular train tracks,” Miller said. “We know these burros have
pocket of Riverside County. Our intent is to preserve this many advocates in this area, and we want to ensure these
sub herd by removing it from what will be a dangerous folks that the burros are being removed to make sure they
situation.”
live long, healthy lives.”
A new Metrolink project, scheduled to start running in
early 2016, will result in new train runs through the area
where the burros have often wandered to and near. The
burros, although described as wild or undomesticated,
have exhibited very docile behavior tendencies. The
burros’ mellow demeanor is attributed to a long-standing
tradition of passersby feeding the burros carrots and
apples, drawing them closer and closer to an industrial
park and residential communities in the Highgrove area.
To learn more please contact Department of Animal
Services Public Information Officer John Welsh at:
Office: 951-358-7045 or MEDIA LINE: 951-565-7934
Email: [email protected]
TWITTER: @helpinRIVcoPETS
“We know that people have been feeding the burros for
many years,” Animal Services field Commander Rita
Gutierrez said. “That’s why, in our shelter, the burros are
exhibiting a docile behavior. They are very easy to be
around and approach. You can pet some of them without
the animal getting skittish.” However, she said, adopters
should know that the burros are defined as
undomesticated. “Can they be domesticated? Yes, but it’ll
take a lot of effort and time. Eventually they can become
very tame.”
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Five 3D Printers in Riverside Library System
The Riverside County Library System (RCLS) is pleased to The services are launching at the following locations and
announce that five libraries in Riverside County have been will travel throughout Riverside County library locations in
selected for the 2015-2016 RCLS Studios Pilot Project. This the years to come.
program introduces Science, Technology, Engineering and
Math (STEM) concepts to Riverside County teens and
pre-teens through 3D printers in public libraries. With 3D
printers, individuals can custom design objects using 3D
modeling
software,
exposing
them
to
emerging
technologies and allowing them to use their imaginations
to explore endless possibilities.
District 1 Lakeside Library, 32593 Riverside Drive, Lake
Elsinore, CA.
District 2 El Cerrito Library, 7581 Ruddell Road,
Corona, CA.
District 3 San Jacinto Library, 500 Idyllwild Drive, San
Jacinto, CA.
District 4 Cathedral City Library, 33-520 Date Palm Drive,
In partnership with the Riverside County Office of Cathedral City, CA.
Education’s STEM Center, the program will assist in District 5 Perris Library, 163 E. San Jacinto, Perris, CA
developing guidelines for using the Library Makerspaces
and to publicize Library STEM Programs within our county.
Funded by a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA)
grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services,
each of the selected RCLS libraries will receive a 3D
The Riverside County Library System is a division of the
Riverside County Economic Development Agency.
For
more information, please contact the Riverside County
Library System at (951) 369-3003 or visit www.rivlib.net.
scanner/printer, a laptop, relevant library materials and
training tools. During the initial grant period (FY 2015-16),
we anticipate reaching 1,000 Riverside County teens.
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Beaumont Council Member Passes
Beaumont City Council member and lifelong resi- transportation in the region. He worked to bring a
dent Jeffrey H. Fox passed away December 12th. Jeff Fox seamless Pass Transit system to the area in the early years
served in his elected position from 2000-2015. Mayor of his term.
Knight said, “As a council we are filled with sadness and
Larry Rubio, CEO of RTA, stated “Jeff proudly
grief, our hearts go out to Lori and his boys. We will miss represented RTA for 13 years and we are a better agency
Jeff’s sense of humor, friendship and dedication to this today because of his leadership, vision and dedication to
community.”
the residents not only to his own City of Beaumont, but to
Jeff was first elected to Beaumont City Council in the people of this region as a whole. He played a big part
2000 and was instrumental in the building of the memorial in shaping RTA. His commitment was obvious and his pasprojects in front of City Hall. During the upswing of sion was without match.”
housing, Jeff would tell each developer that he wanted lot
Before running for Beaumont City Council, Jeff
sizes on the new houses to be big enough for “Johnny and dedicated his life to civil service, having served in the U.S.
his swing set.” He lobbied hard in Washington for monies Army as an attaché to a 4-star General and stationed in
to bring back to Beaumont to build projects. He lead the Germany, then working as a Deputy Sheriff in the Riverside
way in bringing local veterans assistance services to City County prison systems, and finally, as a Beaumont Council
Hall and helped train staff on the importance of such Member. He and Lori had been married 31 years this past
services. He served as Mayor numerous times, sat on the December 1st and she was the love of his life. He
Planning Commission and several other local boards to affectionately referred to her oftentimes as “Nancy
include Beaumont Youth Baseball and Softball. Jeff was Lorraine.” They share three sons, Jeffrey Jr., Michael and
also involved in a variety of charity work, his most Loren, as well as two grandchildren
successful was his leadership in fundraising for the
Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Between the
years of 2007 and 2014, the City raised over $233,000.00
for MDA.
Jeff served as a member of the Riverside Transit
Authority (RTA) for over 13 years. During that time, he
served as Chairman twice and successfully lobbied for
much needed federal funding to build transit centers in
Perris and Corona. In 2006 when Jeff served as Chairman
he introduced the U-Pass program to UC Riverside student
which gave them unlimited bus rides with their student
ID’s. Since then, the program has exceeded expectations
and expanded to colleges across the region. In 2013, Jeff
was instrumental in launching Commuter Link Route
210/220, a new bus route that connected Riverside to
Palm Desert. He was member of RTA’s Administration and
Operations Committee and also a longtime member of the
San Gorgonio Pass Transportation NOW chapter, which is
a grassroots group dedicated to promoting public
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#1
#2
Issue
Jobs
in Riverside Waterpark
County
Perris-Menifee
Fabulous Fifth District
The DropCounty
Zone Aquatic
Center is in the home stretch and is already allowing local schools to utilize the
Riverside
Transportation
Olympic
size swimming
pool
for their
water
The Drop
Zone will Calimesa,
be open for business
on Moreno
memorial
The
5th District
includes
the
cities
of sports.
Banning,
Beaumont,
Menifee,
Commission
(RCTC)
has
been
day and
will have
35 full-time
hard
at work
developing
pro- employees along with 100 part-time staff during the summer months.
Valley
andbePerris.
Theformajor
areas
the district
include
Banning
There will
a small staff
the restunincorporated
of the year to maintain
thein
Olympic
size pool for
local schools
and
jects
throughout
Riverside
residents.to improve mobility.
County
Bench,
Cabazon, Cherry Valley, Desert Hills, Desert Hot Springs, El Nido area, Juniper
Each project creates hundreds if
Flats,
Lake Perris,
Lakeview, Lakeview Mountains, Mission Lakes, Mission Springs,
not thousands
of construction
jobs while simultaneously
laying North Palm Springs, Painted Hills, Quail Lake, Reche CanMorongo
Badlands, Nuevo,
the groundwork for private inyon,
San Jacinto
Reserve, San Timoteo Canyon, Snow Creek, The Sovereign
vestment
to spurWildlife
economic
growth even more. These proNation of the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, Twin Pines, West Garnet, Whitewater
jects are a necessary investment
in our
county’s
future
and
Windy
Point
. to insure
it will be a prosperous one.
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The District 5 Team & Friends
Back L-R:
Barry Busch, Legislative Assistant
Melanie Villarreal, Board Assistant
Steven Hernandez, Legislative Assistant
Dennis Gutierrez, Legislative Assistant
Zack Wybert, Board Assistant
Sitting Down L-R:
Amber Smalley, Board Assistant
Jaime Hurtado, Chief of Staff
Supervisor Marion Ashley
Katrina Cline, Legislative Assistant
(Office Manager/Scheduler)
Debbie Rose, Legislative Assistant
Supervisor Marion Ashley
District 5
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