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The City of Corona, CA needs your help to stop graffiti. The city has developed a new graffitii abatement program which involves many of the city's departments. The program is designed to help find and remove unsightly graffiti. Their goal is to remove it quickly and to catch the vandals.
The city's website states, "The Public Works Department administers the City's Graffiti Removal program. The program removes graffiti from public property utilizing environmentally safe methods such as power washing, gel removers, and painting. Please help in keeping Corona beautiful by contacting the Graffiti Hotline at (951) 817-5841 to report any and all markings in the community. When making a report please make sure to provide the location of the graffiti, including cross streets and the object with graffiti on it, such as a wall, utility box or the side of a building. If you prefer, you can also report graffiti locations by filling out an Online Service Request form.
To report graffiti that is currently in progress, dial 9-1-1.
The City operates a reward program for anyone providing information that leads to the apprehension, arrest, and conviction of the person or persons responsible for vandalism, graffiti or theft in the City. To report suspicious activity, please call (951) 736-2333 or dial 9-1-1 in an emergency. "
The local association of REALTORS is promoting this program by giving out magnets and brochures to clients and friends. The REALTORS are using parts of the city's public education program that raises community awareness of the problem and educates children on the damage caused by this vandalism in their campaign.
To learn more about how you can help keep Corona graffiti-free, please download the City's "Graffiti Prevention and Removal" brochure.Please be ready with the location of the incident, a description of the suspect(s) and their vehicle.
For more information about this program click here.
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Tenants in Foreclosed Property need help!
Many homeowners are going through a difficult time but the unseen face of this credit crisis is the tenants. Over 20,000 renters have been affected by the foreclosures in California. To our credit California is a very tenant protection state. These laws work well when applied to the normal landlord-tenant situation however, we are seeing some faults in the system when it comes to "successor in interest". These new owners acquire these properties through residential foreclosures.
Our California legislature has a series of bills before them currently which we hope will help.
Assembly Bill 2586 (Torrico) has passed the Assembly and is now in the Senate. The bill is designed to stop the harassment of tenants in foreclosed properties from new owners trying to get a tenant out of the property before the 30 days eviction notice. We have read of new owners turning off utilities,telephone, elevator, or refrigeration in order to "push" the tenant out. This bill is addressing many of the tenants issues.
Assembly Bill 2586 will not solve all of the current problems. A tenant may find that his lease is no longer valid or will have to renegotiate the terms. Many past homeowners who now are tenants may find they must move again and disrupt their family one more time.
Please write your political leaders and give your support for this great bill.
Bill Update click here: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/postquery?bill_number=ab_2586&sess=CUR&house=B&author=torrico
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It was time for a vacation. The holiday weekend was here and my husband and I were celebrating our 38th wedding anniversary. So we got in the car and drove to San Luis Rey Downs Golf, Tennis and Country Club in Bonsall, CA. What a great weekend. Great golf-Great food and wonderful resort. The staff was friendly and willing to help in any way.
San Luis Rey Downs, a magnificent 6750 yard championship eighteen hole golf course winds through the heart of the San Luis Rey River Valley. The web page promised “Perfect climate for all seasons, sweeping back-country views, crisp clean air, warm ocean breezes, serene starry nights" and that is exactly what we received. Too bad they didn't promise a perfect game of golf! Since we are beginners at this sport we had our laughs and tears. The weather has been very hot around our house and the cooler breezes were lovely. We even made a splash in the pool and hot tub. Although this resort is close to Oceanside and San Diego the room and golf rates were low.
Don't wait for a great get away weekend- Call them today.
5:59 PM - Aug. 31, 2008 - {0} -
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I always love to discover a new free tool that will help my business. Today I watched several videos on the new Microsoft Office Live Workspace and love it. I can think of many uses in my busy real estate business for such a robust program. According to the email I received the new program will help you
For Work
Access documents when away from your desk
Save documents and access them from any computer
Stay productive at home, an Internet café, library, airport, etc.
Share documents with others
Gather feedback on a document, report, or presentation
Share with people who can’t access your corporate network
Prepare for a meeting
Share the agenda, minutes, and action items
Post meeting handouts or presentations
For School
Organize a study group
Work together on assignments and share notes from class
Keep a shared schedule and task list for your group
Keep track of important school information
Manage schedules from sports to registration deadlines
Track your GPA and progress toward degree requirements
Coordinate with club or team members
Post and manage schedules (for sports, clubs, etc.)
Share lists of who brings what (no more e-mails back and forth)
For Home
Organize an event
Use for a party, camping trip, even a wedding
Share to-do lists, timelines, budgets, directions
Save your information and keep track of favorite things
Access important passwords, frequent flyer numbers, etc.
Create Top 10 lists of your favorite films, restaurants, books, etc.—and keep them private or share with friends and family
Prepare for a trip
Plan for the trip with travel budget and packing list templates
Share your itinerary, contact info, and important documents with colleagues or family
I invite you to review these videos and see how this free program can help you. Just click here
The housing industry has reason to smile. President Bush is expected to sign into law this week a bill that will help home buyers and sellers. For homeowners who are in trouble with their current home mortgage the bill would allow them to refinance into more affordable fixed-rate loans. This is great news for homeowners that until now could not get a new loan because of plummeting home value. Lenders would have to agree to take a substantial loss on the existing loans, and in return, they would walk away with at least some payoff and avoid the often-costly foreclosure process.
Another aspect of the bill will give First-time home buyers who close (d) on a home between April 9, 2008 and July 1, 2009 help. They will be eligible for a tax credit of up to $7500. That's a tax credit, not a deduction. For an example: if you owe $10,500 to the IRS and you have purchased a home during this time period, your tax liability is now just $3,000. Great savings!
The bill also allows people who don't itemize their taxes to claim a $500-$1,000 deduction on their 2008 property taxes. That chiefly benefits homeowners who have paid off their homes and can't claim a deduction for mortgage interest.
Although this bill has pros and cons we can clearly see that it will help many Americans who have had little to smile about lately.
The temperature outside said 99 and we were feeling a little uncomfortable but what can one do to cool off! A few friends thought going to the movies was a good idea. When we entered the theater the three of us meet one other patron. That was it! I wondered how the theater would make any money with such a little turn out. The movie was good and so was the popcorn but it felt strange with no audience. Is the economy hurting us this badly or is this normal? I haven't been to the movies in a long time but I think this was strange. With the housing market slow to improve, food prices going up and the gas prices reaching new heights perhaps people just don't have the extra $10.00 for the movies. It made me stop and think how blessed I am. We sometimes take little pleasures for granted and forget that all the things that make us happy are little blessings that we receive daily. Don't take your friendship or possessions for granted. Tell the people you love how much they mean to you and share your good fortunes with others.
Here are a few ideas to beat the heat:
- Go to a local mall and window shop
- Go to the library and enjoy the air conditioning and a good book
- Go for a swim
- Sit under a big Maple tree
- Seat still and enjoy the world around you
- Count your blessings
- Pray for others
Are you a new golfer? Perhaps you have a short amount of time but would love to get on the green. The answer might be to visit one of our fine Par 3 courses in Riverside County. Many of the local Par 3 courses have water hazards, difficult bunkering and challenging greens so you might forget that you are on a Par 3. These Par 3 courses are really fun to play. Enjoy the smell of fresh mowed grass and beautiful scenery and improve your health at the same time. Here are some of my favorites:
Paradise Knolls
9330 Limonite Ave
Riverside, CA 92509
Jurupa Hills Country Club
6161 Moraga Ave
Riverside, CA 92509
Indian Hills Golf Club
5700 Club House Dr
Riverside, CA 92509
Green River Golf Club
5215 Green River Rd
Corona, CA 92880
Cresta Verde Golf Club
1295 Cresta Rd
Corona, CA 92879
See you on the course! (some of these may not be" true" Par 3's but they are great for beginners or a fast game when you are in a hurry)
Are you driving in the state of California after July 1st? If you are, be aware that a new law makes it illegal to drive while holding a cell phone to your ear. All drivers must now decide which device is the best for them. The choices are:
A cell phone's speakerphone.
A separate speakerphone, handy for those who use hearing aids.
Bluetooth-enabled calling from a newer vehicle's integrated phone system.
A headset or earpiece
The law also bans drivers under the age of 18 from using any kind of mobile device while driving.
Some of the other aspects of the law are:
- Emergencies calls are OK if made to police, health care providers, fire departments or emergency agencies.
- Passengers can use cell phones while in the car.
- There will be no points assessed if a ticket is received.
- Push-to-talk devices will be allowed for those with licenses to operate a truck tractor or motor truck. This exemption does not apply to drivers of pickups with commercial plates, even if the pickup is used for commercial purposes, such as by a contractor, landscaper or other business.
- Speaker Phones can not be held by the driver.
Although I understand the concept of the new law I wonder why eating, applying makeup or shaving were not included in this new law! Be safe and drive carefully!
As we approach the Fourth of July holiday I am praying that the state of California will have a fire safe holiday. The city of Corona has banned all fireworks within the city but I am not sure that all the citizens will honor the ban. There always seems to be that individual that thinks laws are made for everyone else but themselves. The city is trying to get the word out that the possession and use of all fireworks by private citizens is illegal in the City of Corona. This includes fireworks which are called “safe and sane”, such as sparklers,party poppers, snappers, firecrackers and spinners. Included in the ban are the hazardous and dangerous fireworks such as cherry bombs, M-80's and firecrackers, to name a few. It is illegal to purchase fireworks in another city and to transport them into Corona. With the fire danger so high this year I am sure a few of use will have an uneasy night. So how does one enjoy the holiday? The city is planning a day of activities with the celebration beginning with the Main Street Independence Day Parade at 10 AM on Main Street from Ontario to Olive Streets. The Festival will begin at 4 PM at Santana Park (598 Santana Way) with the Fireworks show and program to begin around 8 PM. Be safe and spread the word!
5:14 PM - Jul. 1, 2008 - {0} -
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Breathtaking is the only word I can use to describe the beauty of the Trilogy golf course. Located at the foothills of the Cleveland National Forest this course is beautiful. As you wonder through citrus trees and canyons you have great vistas of the surrounding city and forest. The course was designed by renowned golf course architect Ted Robinson Sr. and is very pleasing to the eye and challenging. This course is located in South Corona just off the 25 expressway. It has 18 holes over 6,673 yards with a par of 72. Although surrounding by the active adult community of Trilogy of Glen Ivy the course is public with a fine restaurant. I am just beginning to learn the game of golf but I enjoyed the day out on the greens. You have to play the 17th and 18th holes, what a view! I guess I am learning the fun of chasing a little white ball!
12:07 PM - Jun. 29, 2008 - {0} -
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