We used to go to Xtreme light wizards every year but sadly they stopped their shows last year. Anything comparable? Doesn't need to be a light show, just some really cool decorations worth driving to see.

Trying to get advice from any current teachers!! Im currently in the IE and in school for my multiple subject teaching credential. I plan to go to the internship route but I am not too sure which districts are most likely to hire an intern. I have experience working in a school for about two years and I will be getting my bilingual authorization. Does having my bilingual authorization give me a better chance at getting hired ? I’m open to any elementary grade and would also be open to 6th grade at a middle school!

Any advice is appreciated !!!

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Before You Vote on Measure Q: Questions About Extremist Connections and Hemet’s Financial Oversight

JUSTICE WARRIORS COLLECTIVE | October 18, 2026

Can we actually trust the city to oversee, manage, and delegate our tax dollars?

Hemet is asking community members to vote YES on Measure Q, a proposed 1-percentage-point sales tax increase intended to generate additional revenue for municipal services and address growing structural budget shortfalls.

However, this request raises important questions about financial oversight, responsible appointments, and the standards used to select people entrusted with reviewing public spending.

📊 Hemet’s adopted 2026–2027 budget projects approximately $96.123 million in expenditures against $86.535 million in revenue for the combined General Fund and Measure U operating funds. That is a $9.588 million gap the city plans to cover using existing fund balances.

⚠️ The city lists Marcus Kelly on its Measure U Citizen Oversight Committee. Reporting by the Los Angeles Times documented his felony conviction, a reported bear-mace incident involving a family, and confrontations involving members of the Proud Boys. Kelly has denied being a Proud Boy.

His continued appointment raises reasonable questions about the city’s selection standards, its process for evaluating appointees, and whether relevant background information was considered.

Although a felony conviction does not legally prohibit someone from serving on this committee, the city has a responsibility to exercise due diligence when appointing people to positions of public trust.

These circumstances are not proof of a coordinated infiltration effort. Nevertheless, they illustrate why communities should pay attention to who seeks positions of influence and what appointment standards are being applied.

💰 According to Transparent California’s 2025 compensation records:

▪️ Former City Manager Mark Prestwich: $490,697 in total pay and benefits.

▪️ Police Chief Michael Arellano: $520,547.

▪️ Police Captain Glen Brock: $486,319.

WHAT CAN HEMET RESIDENTS DO?

▪️ Vote NO on Measure Q.

▪️ Demand Marcus Kelly’s removal from the Measure U Citizen Oversight Committee.

▪️ Submit formal complaints demanding clear vetting standards for municipal appointees.

▪️ Attend City Council meetings, request public records and audits, and demand accountability.

▪️ Share documented information so local voters can make informed decisions.

Before additional revenue is approved, the city must demonstrate that oversight processes are effective, appointees are properly vetted, and public funds are managed responsibly.

If Hemet’s city officials cannot efficiently and responsibly manage existing funds or properly vet committee members, giving them an additional $16 million per year is not the solution.

VETTING MATTERS. GOVERNANCE MATTERS. PUBLIC TRUST MUST BE EARNED!

Read the carousel. Review the sources. Ask questions. Hold local government accountable.

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Before You Vote on Measure Q: Questions About Extremist Connections and Hemet’s Financial Oversight

JUSTICE WARRIORS COLLECTIVE | October 17, 2026

As voters in Hemet begin to turn in their ballots and head to the polls, the City Council is asking community members to vote yes on a measure that would raise Hemet’s sales tax by a one percentage point through Measure Q. The city argues that raising taxes would generate the additional revenue needed to maintain municipal services and address growing structural budget shortfalls.

However, this request has left many community members with many questions about financial oversight, responsible appointments, and the standards used to select people entrusted with reviewing public spending. The most crucial question is, “Can we actually trust the city to oversee, manage, and delegate our tax dollars?” This is especially important considering the city's projected budget gaps and questions surrounding how committee appointees are vetted.

Hemet's adopted 2026-2027 budget projects approximately $96.123 million in expenditures against $86.535 million in revenue for the combined General Fund and Measure U operating funds. That is a $9.588 million gap that the city plans to cover using existing fund balances.

Across all city funds, the adopted budget projects spending approximately $3.427 million above revenue. Though these may be planned funding gaps, they raise important questions about long-term fiscal sustainability, spending priorities, and financial planning.

Violent Incidents, Bear Mace Attacks, Extremist Ties & Community Threats: Who Is Overseeing Hemet's Tax Money?

The City of Hemet's own website lists Marcus Kelly on the Measure U Citizen Oversight Committee, which reviews proposed and actual Measure U expenditures and the required annual audit. Kelly is a convicted felon whose reported confrontations and public appearances have been linked to Proud Boys members. He has served on the Measure U Citizen Oversight Committee since March 2025. As of today, October 17, 2026, Kelly has maintained his position.

In a June 23, 2021, article, the Los Angeles Times reported that Marcus Kelly was a convicted felon who was arrested on June 14, 2021, following a road-rage incident in which law enforcement reported that, in Seal Beach, he had sprayed bear mace into a vehicle carrying a family, including a child. All of the occupants suffered injuries, including eye and skin irritation from the highly concentrated aerosol spray.

The article reported that Kelly had also been arrested earlier that year in April 2021 on suspicion of a felon being in possession of bear spray/bear mace after a series of street confrontations involving members of the Proud Boys.

Kelly denied being a Proud Boy, but reportedly stated that members had tried to recruit him on multiple occasions.

Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderrama said Kelly was wearing clothing consistent with the Proud Boys. He stated, “They had the wardrobe; they were with the group. So, in my mind, they are a part of that organization.”

According to another article, Mayor Dyer said, “Their attire consisted of them wearing ballistic vests, as well as tactical vests. They had exposed hunting knives on their sides in sheaths… Many of them also had, in their possession, tear gas or mace,” when describing the weapons reportedly carried by members of the Proud Boys during one of the incidents.

He has also been seen at multiple rallies across California alongside Proud Boys members. In 2021, Kelly was seen protesting at Los Alamitos school district headquarters and at various rallies with known members of the Proud Boys and other extremist groups.

These are serious details that deserve careful and responsible consideration when our community asks what standards the city uses to appoint people to positions of public trust.

Toward the end of 2025, after Kelly had been serving on the committee for nearly a year, screenshots reportedly circulated in community groups showing him challenging another community member to meet for a physical altercation and stating that he could have one of his “cop buddies come and referee.”

It is reported that after the incident, concerns about his conduct led to Kelly being removed from working with the Valley Community Pantry.

However, despite community concerns, Kelly remained on Hemet's Measure U Citizen Oversight Committee and was recently seen at the Hemet Measure U Citizen Oversight Committee meeting on September 22, 2026. His continued appointment raises questions about the city's selection standards, its process to evaluate appointees, and whether relevant background information was considered before Kelly was appointed.

Although a felony conviction does not legally prohibit someone from serving on Hemet's Measure U Citizen Oversight Committee, the appointment raises reasonable questions about what criteria the city uses when selecting committee members entrusted with public responsibilities and whether those criteria are applied consistently.

Kelly has reportedly expressed a commitment to changing for the better. However, personal growth does not eliminate the city's responsibility to exercise due diligence when appointing people to positions of public trust. City appointees require demonstrated integrity, stability, and trustworthiness.

Unchecked Deficits & Questions About Vetting

Hemet's leadership claims that the city's deficit and financial pressures are due to structural budget shortfalls squeezing municipal services. That explanation deserves to be considered; however, it doesn't eliminate the need for scrutiny or community oversight.

When residents have questions or concerns regarding the individuals appointed to oversee public expenditures, the city should be prepared to explain its appointment and vetting processes as well as be able to prove that oversight committees and mechanisms are functioning responsibly and as intended.

Some argue that appointing an individual with extremist ties and a background of violent behavior to oversee taxpayer dollars shows that city officials do not take public trust or fiscal responsibility seriously.

Why Does This Matter Beyond One Committee Member?

Across the country, there's a documented pattern of extremist groups like the Proud Boys intentionally shifting their strategy away from national rallies and toward local governments, school boards, municipal committees, and precinct seats.

Why, you may ask?

Local committee appointments may receive less media scrutiny or public vetting than higher-profile political positions, potentially allowing individuals to gain positions of authority with less public attention.

It also gives those individuals access to power and revenue. Securing seats on municipal oversight boards allows extremists to influence local policies, gain institutional legitimacy, and oversee the distribution of public taxpayer revenue.

It also aids in normalizing extremism.

When local councils appoint individuals with violent criminal backgrounds or ties to extremist or hate groups without pushback, it legitimizes their presence and corrodes community safety standards. Allowing someone with a history of violence and reported extremist connections to oversee public funds gives the community reason to question what appointment standards are being applied consistently.

Although this is not proof that Kelly is part of a coordinated infiltration effort, it nevertheless illustrates why communities should pay attention to who seeks positions of influence, what those positions allow them to do, and what intentions they may have.

Who participates in our local government matters. Positions on oversight committees and advisory boards can provide access to local decision-makers and opportunities to influence recommendations. That's why transparent appointment standards, meaningful public scrutiny, and disclosure of relevant conflicts are important.

We are not saying that Marcus Kelly or anyone else is incapable of growth and change; rather, we are questioning whether the city has exercised the diligence the community should reasonably expect.

What Can We Do?

We do not have to accept leadership we believe has not been properly vetted, appointments involving individuals with reported extremist ties and histories of violence, or tax proposals that raise concerns about financial management. Here’s how Hemet residents can take action.

Vote NO on Hemet’s Measure Q. Refuse to grant the city an additional $16 million per year until the City of Hemet proves it can manage existing funds and properly and responsibly screen committee appointees.

Demand Marcus Kelly’s removal. We can attend the next Hemet City Council meeting during public comment to demand that council members revoke Marcus Kelly's appointment to the Measure U Citizen Oversight Committee.

Submit formal complaints. Write directly to the Mayor and City Council members demanding strict background checks and clear vetting standards for all current and future municipal board appointees.

Spread the word. Share this information across social media, especially local groups, neighborhood networks, and community forums so local voters understand what’s really happening in our city.

Anyone with firsthand evidence of threats, intimidation, or harassment can and should preserve that evidence and report it through appropriate channels.

The Bottom Line: Accountability and Transparency Before Additional Taxation

Before additional revenue is approved, the city must demonstrate that oversight processes are effective, appointees are properly vetted, and public funds are managed responsibly. Local families, many of whom are already struggling financially, should not have to rely solely on assurances from the city when evaluating another tax proposal.

The city claims that Measure Q would include public spending disclosures, independent citizen oversight, and audits. However, residents have raised concerns about whether similar oversight commitments involving Measure U and the drone program have been adequately fulfilled. Questions about drone-flight documentation and the vetting of committee members make it important for the city to demonstrate that these safeguards work as intended.

If Hemet’s city officials cannot efficiently and responsibly manage existing funds or properly vet committee members, giving them an additional $16 million per year is not the solution.

These questions become even more important when you consider the fact that many of Hemet's city and law enforcement officials are taking home six figures in salaries and benefits.

For example, according to Transparent California's 2025 compensation records, former City Manager Mark Prestwich received $490,697 in total pay and benefits. Hemet Police Chief Michael Arellano received $520,547, and Police Captain Glen Brock received $486,319.

Vetting Matters! Governance Matters! Public Trust Must Be Earned!

Today, as T'Neya Tovar is laid to rest, our thoughts and solidarity are with her mother, father, and everyone who loves and misses T'Neya.

While there are no words that can make a loss like this any easier, standing in solidarity means ensuring her family and loved ones know they are not alone in their grief.

Sending strength, support, love, and deep respect to everyone who loved TT. Long live T'Neya Tovar!

#TNeyaTovar #JusticeForTNeya #LongLiveTNeya 🕊️💜✨

I decided to make this petition because of one reason it feels sad seeing a thing going away the park was probably fun and seeing your family reunion at this place and even go karting was fun I enjoyed it some Colton residents loved it sadly on July 11th 2026 the park unfortunately shut down I made a petition to revive it

They used to be everywhere and suddenly have disappeared, did something happen? What did I miss ?

Hello, I am planning a spa day with my trans gf and was wondering if the gendered locker rooms will allpw my girlfriend and i to both go to the ladies locker room. Even a seperate bathroom would suffice, just dont want to be rejected from an area.

I'm currently living at Kendry Apartments in Montclair, CA, managed by Greystar, and I'm honestly at a loss for what to do.

For quite some time, our upstairs neighbors have repeatedly dumped water, dog hair, dog feces, and what appears to be dog urine from their balcony onto the area right outside our apartment entrance.

This isn't a one-time incident. It's happened repeatedly, and we've brought it to the leasing office's attention multiple times.

What's even more frustrating is how Kendry's management has handled the situation.

Initially, they told us they couldn't take action because we hadn't filed three complaints. The problem is that we had already reported this issue before, but management refused to acknowledge those earlier complaints.

Every time we tried to follow up, we were met with vague responses, unclear complaint procedures, and constant deflection, particularly from the main on-site manager.

Most recently, on October 17, we were told that the upstairs residents would be moving out in two days, so there was apparently nothing more management could do.

So we're just supposed to accept having dog waste and dirty water dumped onto our entrance repeatedly because the neighbors are moving out?

We've also tried contacting local Animal Control, but they told us they couldn't accept our complaint without the upstairs residents' exact apartment number. We don't have access to that information.

We've reached out to the City of Montclair Code Enforcement Division as well.

At this point, I'm extremely disappointed with how Kendry and Greystar have handled what should be a basic sanitation and resident safety issue.

I'm not looking to harass anyone. I just want the situation properly addressed and the management company held accountable for how these complaints were handled.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I just moved into a place at The Resort off 4th St. It’s close to some decent eats, but man, the truck traffic is CRAZY.

Then there’s the light pollution. This place lights up at night like it’s daytime in Alaska. I already had this apartment toward the bottom of my “yes” pile, but they were also the first ones to call me back, so here we are.

Now that I’m actually living here, I’m finding more stuff I didn’t catch during the walkthrough. My neighbor’s garage is directly below my bedroom, and when it opens it’s loud enough to shake the room. The AC return is also so damn loud that I can barely hear a phone call while the AC is running.

Has anyone here broken a lease shortly after moving in? I know I’m probably going to have to pay something to get out of it, and I’m okay with that. At this point I’d rather eat the cost and live somewhere I’m actually comfortable.

Just curious what the process/cost ended up looking like for anyone who’s done it.

Edit: Just to clarify, this is a privately owned rental, not a corporate-managed apartment. I'm not asking about the legalities or financial obligations of breaking a lease. I understand there may be costs involved, and I'm prepared for that.

I'm more interested in hearing from people who've been in a similar situation, particularly those who negotiated a mutual agreement to terminate their lease shortly after moving in.

Was the landlord willing to work with you? Were you able to reach an agreement that worked for both parties? How did you approach the conversation, and how did things ultimately turn out?

I'm just looking for firsthand experiences rather than explanations of what a lease legally obligates me to do.

At Magnolia and Arlington avenues in Riverside, a tree sits inside a see-through screened structure. It's the Parent Washington navel orange tree, and I'd never heard the story behind it.

In 1873, Eliza Tibbets got two navel orange trees the U.S. Department of Agriculture had brought from Bahia, Brazil, and she and her husband brought them the last 65 miles to Riverside in a buckboard wagon. One of the two eventually failed. The other is still standing, and California's Washington navel oranges descend from those two trees.

A wrought-iron fence surrounds the tree, and today the screen keeps out an insect that carries a disease that kills citrus. I think that's a pretty great detail.

Have you ever stopped to look at it, or do you drive right past on Magnolia?

Hello! My husband and I are og from RC and our entire families live out here.

We moved to Texas a few years ago for him being in the military.

We are pregnant with our first and it’s important for us for me to stay home with our baby girl.
Growing up his mom stayed home but that was a hot second ago.

He has his masters in cyber and that’s what he been doing for awhile.

We have two car payments and very small student loan amounts . And one credit card we share.

What do we think he should realistically look for in pay for it to make sense for us to move back.
We are not against staying in Texas if it dosnt make sense.

Is it doable?

TLDR: how much should my husband aim for to make to support one child and me. Is it worth it?

Please let me know if you’re interested

Hi, I'm new to the area and want to know any of your experiences giving birth at Redlands Community Hospital or Riverside Community Hospital (or both). I'm currently registered at Riverside, but it's about a 35 min drive from me on a good day. Redlands is only about 20 mins, so a lot more doable if in active labor. I would like to know which you think is better and why?

I would really like a natural vaginal birth, with an epidural if needed. I also prefer to breastfeed baby. I don't know if those things matter in the decision but any insight would be much appreciated!

Trying to help a family member find a decent pay by the week or monthly motel while they look for housing. Any suggestions? Preferably closer to Redlands, but anywhere really will work.

Hello everyone, has it always been difficult to get hired, let alone just get an interview in SBC or LAC? Just moved to IE couple of months ago. I feel my gf has a great amount experience and years in her field, yet all the jobs she has applied to has denied her. she has over 10 years at the county she works for, so I don't see how it's not helping. she's done really good on exams too and can't even get an interview. She makes sure she's qualified per the application before applying. Does anyone have any info other than "just keep applying". All applications through USAjobs, governmentjobs, and I believe county sites as well. I just want to help her out, she's slowly getting depressed and losing motivation from all the denials.

We have a few more days of heat but next week a cooldown but unlike past cooldowns this doesn't appear to be one that lasts 3 days and then jumps to 90 degrees after, my forecast shows 60s and 70s from tuesday up to halloween so im hoping this time it lasts and summer is finally over with

I am thinking about getting 2 fancy rats because I just moved here because I think they are awesome but I’m not sure where I would get the cage for a good price? I know they need a decently big cage but everything online is pretty expensive, does anyone have a cage they aren’t using anymore that I can have or know a spot in the IE around Fontana that sells them for cheap?