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Mountain Views News Saturday, October 18, 2025

NEWS BRIEFS

VECTOR CONTROL RESPONSE TO LOCAL CASE OF 
DENGUE IN SAN GABRIEL VALLEY

Governor Newsom Signs Bills 
to Further Protect and Expand 
Services for Nearly 500,000 
Californians with Developmental 
Disabilities

Sacramento, CA - The Association of Regional Center Agencies 
(ARCA) is eager to share that Governor Newsom has signed 
several bills into law that will expand services and protections to 
Californians with developmental disabilities. SB 258 (Wahab), 
AB 1172 (Nguyen), and AB 341 (Arambula) vary greatly in their 
objectives, including more supportive dental and health care and 
sexual consent, but each is meaningful to nearly 500,000 Californians 
and their families who rely on state laws and regulations to 
understand the unique challenges faced by this community.

“We appreciate the support from the governor, authors of the 
bills, and members of the legislature who agreed that advancing 
these three critical pieces of legislation was the right thing to do to 
continue serving one of our most exceptional communities," said 
Amy Westling, Executive Director of ARCA. “It is critical that 
California policymakers continue to support and protect Californians 
with developmental disabilities in a wide variety of ways 
while recognizing improvements needed, SB 258, AB 1172, and 
AB 341 do just that.”

SB 258 Removes the spousal exemption from the definition of 
rape in the California Penal Code. Current law permits sexual 
assault against a spouse when that spouse is unable to consent 
due to a disability. In contrast, the same act committed by a non-
spouse is classified as a crime. SB 258 aims to eliminate this discriminatory 
law and clarifies that there shall be no assumption 
that people with disabilities cannot consent. Learn more about 
SB 258.

AB 1172 Allows the administration of emergency antiseizure 
medication in day programs and licensed homes. This is important 
because it expands the choices of services. It also enables 
immediate medical intervention, thereby reducing the risk of 
preventable health issues. By doing so, it prevents delays in treatment, 
lowers the likelihood of serious medical outcomes, and 
helps individuals maintain stability in their care settings. Learn 
more about AB 1172.

AB 341 Dental care is critical for individuals with developmental 
disabilities. However, some people are so fearful or anxious about 
dental care that they exhibit behaviors resulting in sedation, general 
anesthesia, or delaying dental care until the pain is unbearable 
or their health is at serious risk. This bill will help reduce the 
challenges encountered by individuals and their families. Learn 
more about AB 341.

About ARCA

ARCA and its 21 member regional centers remain committed to equitably 
serving Californians with developmental disabilities and their families. 
ARCA works collaboratively with stakeholders, advocacy organizations, the 
Legislature, and the Administration to continue advocating for improvements 
to services for those served by regional centers and their families

 West Covina, Calif. (October 15, 2025) — The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District (SGV Mosquito/
District) is working collaboratively with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to conduct additional surveillance, 
mosquito control, and educational outreach in the San Gabriel Valley community where a locally acquired case of 
Dengue has been confirmed.

 District staff have expanded surveillance by deploying additional traps and increased the frequency of testing to identify 
the presence of mosquito transmitted diseases in local mosquito populations. Additionally, field staff have conducted door-
to-door property inspections and mosquito control treatments to reduce adult mosquito populations and mosquito breeding 
sources. Depending on surveillance trap results, additional treatments will be considered.

 “In response to emerging disease risk, the District rapidly launched enhanced mosquito control operations, surveillance, 
and outreach across the community,” said SGV Mosquito District Manager Jason Farned. “We encourage residents to take 
simple preventive steps at home, like tipping out standing water and using mosquito repellent.”

Mosquito control is a shared responsibility. The District urges residents to take an active role in reducing the threat of Dengue 
in their community by taking the following actions to stay healthy and bite-free:

• Tip out stagnant water around the home weekly;

• Toss unused containers that can hold stagnant water; and

• Protect against bites by using insect repellent containing any one of the follow-ing CDC-recommended ingredients: 
Picaridin, DEET, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus (or PMD), or IR3535.

 

 If residents suspect they are experiencing any dengue-related symptoms, they are encour-aged to reach out to their primary 
health care provider. For more information regarding mosquitoes, residents can contact the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito 
and Vector Control District

CONCERT FUN: SIERRA MADRE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION 
PRESENTS AN OFFERING OF MUSIC FEATURING 

STEPHEN MARSHALL

Stephen Marshall has had a life filled 
with interesting experiences: education, 
music, art, architecture, design, piano, 
singing, choirs, pipe organ, composition, 
teaching and performing. COVID 
redirected what had been a thirty-year 
illustrious career in downtown Seattle 
to several years of introspection and 
redirection with parents and family in 
Oregon and, ultimately, to exciting new 
beginnings in the Los Angeles area. Here 
now for less than two months, Stephen is 
intentional to choose what he loves the 
most from a full and exciting life in music: 
teaching and performing in community - using his musical, 
artistic, and teaching gifts to encourage and inspire people of all 
ages. 

One of Stephen's favorite places in the world is Oxford, England 
- a place he immediately loved and came to know well as he 
studied there toward completing his Doctorate in Sacred Music. 
"When I first entered Sierra Madre's charming Episcopal 
Church of the Ascension, I thought I had been transported right 
back to Oxfordshire. I love its charming atmosphere." As the 
church's new Director of Music and Organist, Stephen is excited 
to share an interactive musical experience - pipe organ, singing, 
and piano - where the goal will be to enjoy some music while we 
get to know one another: Sunday, October 26, 4:00PM. 

Dr. Marshall says, "I used to be very good at presenting stuffy 
concerts. Now, I make it my goal to create an interactive, fun 
experience where audience members of all ages leave having enjoyed 
a time of learning, interaction, and musical inspiration."


CITY LANDMARKS WORKSHOP - 
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23

The City of Monrovia and the Monrovia Historic Preservation 
Group (MOHPG) are partnering to present for the community 
a workshop on landmarking a home/building in Monrovia. The 
workshop is free and open to the public one day only – Thursday, 
October 23, at 4:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Monrovia 
Public Library (321 S Myrtle Ave). Community Development 
Director, Sheri Bermejo, and Planning Division Manager, John 
Mayer, will be on hand to walk residents through the process of 
applying for landmark status and to answer questions about what 
it means.

If you have been thinking about landmarking your home, this 
workshop is for you! Get the information you need from the people 
who handle landmark applications.

“CAMINO DE SANTIAGO-MY JOURNEY MY WAY IN 29 DAYS

APRIL 17-MAY 15, 2025”

“ARRIVING IN SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, SPAIN IN 29 DAYS”

By: Lorie Veiner-Clause

As my small feet began moving across the green rolling hills in the Pyrenees from France to Spain, the 
unknown and mystery embarked my pilgrimage.

Walking on the Camino path of road, dirt, mud, cobblestones. Seeking bright yellow arrows. Following the 
various apps to assure I was headed in the correct direction.

Unpredictable weather. Sunshine with bright rays floating in the periwinkle blue sky. Gray puffy clouds with 
wet rain pouring down my cold body. 

Countless spectacular colorful sunrises in the early morning. Sunsets were equally picturesque.

The mental and physical push of motivation.

I am a tenacious and persistent person. Reaching a daily 
goal of kilometers converting to miles. The math quiz in 
my brain.

Exploring for a place to stay each night. Searching for 
food. Meeting several Camino Angels along The Way.

Tears of fear. Tears of abandonment. Tears of physical 
pain. Tears of emotional pain. Tears of happiness. 

Getting lost a few times.

Dodging dragon’s teeth rocks with energetic footing. 
Slipping in wet brown mushy mud. 

Word of frustration is “Wonderful!”

Blessed each day. An adventure of a lifetime.

Pinching myself. My 500-mile goal of walking the Camino is no longer 

wishful dream.

Approaching a hill on day 29, my vision with large brown eyes viewed the 
magnificent large city of Santigo de Compostela. 

The emotions intensified as it overtook every ounce of my body with 
wet tears. My small feet kept moving. Passing the village, I was going to 
reside in for the evening. I turned around. The sight of the most beautiful 
colorful sign stared at me. 

My large, enchanting smile with inverted dimples deepened with delight.

I walked Camino de Santiago in 29 days. Achieved the unthinkable.

Walking to the famous Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela at the most exquisite sunrise the next morning.

Jumping my body in the air. Free of all the pain I endured during my journey.

My Camino officially ended on May 16, 2025, when I received my Compostella. Did I officially start my Camino? Yes! 
Thank you for following My Journey, My Way in 29 days. Buen Camino #LoriesCaminoJourney 

THE END OF THE JOURNEY:


Uknown Hikers on the Camino Photo courtesy santiagoways.com


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