October 22 | Volume 40 No. 32

Community Invited to Edward-Dean Museum & Gardens Grand Reopening Ceremony

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Raising a Child Shouldn’t Break the Bank California is Assisting Families with Childcare Cost

CHERRY VALLEY, CA – Riverside County Fifth District Supervi sor Dr. Yxstian Gutierrez, in part nership with the Riverside County Office of Economic Development, invites the public to celebrate the Grand Reopening of the newly renovated Edward Dean Museum & Gardens. The ceremony will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 9401 Oak Glen Road, Cherry Valley, CA 92223. “Arts and culture bring people together and help define a com munity’s identity,” said Supervisor Gutierrez. “I’m thrilled to welcome residents back to the Edward Dean Museum & Gardens to enjoy its art, history, and beautifully refreshed grounds.” The Edward Dean Museum & Gardens will debut a series of transformative enhancements de signed to elevate the visitor expe rience and expand opportunities for special events. The museum interior now features new floor ing and updated paint, creating a brighter, more welcoming environment. The museum also highlights an America’s 250th anniversary exhibit, through the end of 2026. Additionally, the new Kay Plaza, an elegant outdoor venue that blends indoor and outdoor settings for weddings and com See "Edward Dean..." page 7

California families are paying less for subsidized childcare un der new fee schedules introduced since 2019, according to informa tion from the Public Policy Insti tute of California (PPIC). The state has expanded subsi dized childcare, introduced free transitional kindergarten for 4-year-olds, and increased access to before- and after-school pro grams as part of broader efforts to reduce the financial burden of raising children. However, childcare affordability remains a chal lenge for many families. According to a PPIC chart cited by the administration, a family of three earning $60,000 annually would have paid approximately

$7,000 a year in fees for fulltime subsidized childcare under the 2019-20 schedule. Under the 2025-26 schedule, the annual fee is zero. The figures are adjusted for inflation. “Raising a child shouldn’t break the bank,” Newsom said. He added that the state has lowered costs, expanded access to affordable care, and increased educational opportunities to help parents and children thrive. Since 2019, California has added approximately 149,000 subsidized childcare slots and awarded 3,800 grants to providers to improve fa cilities and expand capacity. The See "Raising a Chi..." page 7