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Climate Change A new report says the conversion of wildlife habitat to cropland from 2008 to 2012 released carbon into the atmosphere equivalent to six coal-fired power plants per year. (belfasteileen/iStockphoto)

By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif.

-- The federal mandate to blend corn ethanol into gasoline has contributed greatly to climate change, according to a new report.

Researchers from the University of Wisconsin looked at the conversion of wildlife habitat to cropland and found that disturbing the soil releases

huge amounts of carbon - equivalent to emissions from 20 million additional cars on the road per year.

Collin O’Mara, study co-author and president and chief executive of the National Wildlife Federation, said turning pristine land into fields also harms insects, birds and other animals.

“In the years following

enactment of the mandate in 2007, more than 7 million acres of wildlife habitat were plowed under,” O’Mara said. “This is grasslands, and wetlands and other habitat that threatens monarch butterflies, bees, ducks and other wildlife.”

The report was presented Wednesday at the America’s Grasslands Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. O’Mara said he’d

By Desert Star Staff RICHMOND, Va. – Press groups and photojournalist Alexei Wood say there are troubling implications to Wood’s trial on charges of multiple felonies.

Wood stands charged with six felonies and two misdemeanors in a Washington, D.C. Superior Court.

He says the video he shot of rioting during President Donald Trump’s inauguration show he did nothing wrong, but

prosecutors are accusing him of rioting just for being there.

Wood says that should be troubling to reporters and anyone who believes in a free and aggressive press.

“I’m following resistance movements,” he explains.

“That is my beat, and I’m really good at it, and that’s an absolutely legitimate beat. And it’s, it’s being criminalized.”

Wood faces up to 60 years in prison.

Prosecutors say he conspired with the rioters

and therefore also is to blame for the attacks on police and property destruction committed by others in the group, even if he did not do those things himself.

More than 200 people, including half a dozen journalists, were penned in and arrested during the protests on Jan. 20, which were largely peaceful.

All the other journalists and all but a handful of

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like to see Congress reform the Renewable Fuel Standard - as the ethanol mandate is also known - by encouraging more sustainable fuels, funding restoration of cropland to wildlife habitat, and forbidding farmers from growing invasive plants as biofuels.

The report also found California’s central valley loses 734 sq. kilometers

(roughly 286 sq. miles) to conversion each year.

Report lead author Seth Spawn, with the Department of Geography at the University of Wisconsin, said in terms of impact on global warming, the conversion of cropland is roughly equivalent to the loss of acreage on the Continues on Page 3

Alexei Wood is the only journalist still facing felony charges after being swept up in the arrests of rioters at President Donald Trump’s inauguration. (Alexei Wood/Youtube)

Cyclist fired for giving Trump the finger to get over $80k

By Desert Star Staff A cyclist sacked by her employers for flipping off Donald Trump’s presidential motorcade as it drove by looks set to receive more than $80,000 from a GoFundMe campaign.

Juli Briskman was out cycling in Sterling, Virginia, when she made the gesture towards the US president as his vehicle left Trump National Golf Course. The image went viral and Briskman was later fired after bringing the incident to the attention of her employer, Akima LLC, an engineering company.

Now a GoFundMe campaign has been set up in Briskman’s honor, describing her as an “inspiration.” So far more than $80,000 has been

raised in $5, $20, and $100 donations. All proceeds of the $100,000 goal fund are expected to go to Briskman in an effort to alleviate any financial woes she may have.

Responding to the news of the collection, Briskman said she never imagined a “one-finger salute” would result in her contract being terminated. Highlighting her concerns at covering bills, Briskman thanked people for their support.

She said: “I was shocked and worried about many things: How would I pay for healthcare? How much money do I have in my savings to cover our mortgage and general living expenses in Northern Virginia and how long will it last?”

“Through your very the future holds, but I am generous donations, many buoyed by your support.” of those heavy burdens have The US president was been lifted. I am not sure what making his 96th visit to

By Desert Star Staff The most senior Senate Republican is siding with several women alleging sexual misconduct against a candidate from his own party, as a fifth woman claims that Alabama Republican Senate nominee Roy Moore tried to rape her when she was a teenager.

Speaking to reporters on Monday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) told reporters that Moore should be expelled from the Senate even if he wins the upcoming December 12 special election.

“I believe the women,” McConnell said, according to NBC News. “I think he should step aside.”

Moore fired back at McConnell, saying that he is the one who should step down because he “has failed conservatives and must be replaced.”

During the September race to fill the Alabama senate seat vacated by Attorney General Jeff Sessions, McConnell supported Moore’s opponent, Luther Strange.

Former White House chief strategist and Breitbart News executive chairman Steve Bannon, who is on a mission to oust McConnell from his leadership post, accused McConnell, the GOP establishment, Democrats and the Washington Post of carrying out a “coordinated hit” on Moore.

“This is just another

desperate attempt by Mitch McConnell to keep power, and it’s not going to work,” Bannon said in an interview with SiriusXM host Alex Marlow, according to Breitbart.

“This is an orchestrated hit from the Uniparty.”

Last week, the Washington Post published a report detailing the accounts of four women who accused the former state Supreme Court Judge of sexual assault. All the women said they were between the ages of 14 and 18 when Moore allegedly assaulted them.

Moore has denied the allegations, which he called “the very definition of fake news.”

“These allegations are completely false and are a desperate political attack by the National Democrat Party and the Washington Post on this campaign,” Moore said, according to The Hill.

In the immediate aftermath of the story, Senators John McCain (R-Arizona) and Jeff Flake (R-Arizona), who have both made fiery speeches against President Donald Trump, said the report was enough to call for Moore to drop out of the race.

On Friday, White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told reporters that Trump, who supported Moore’s opponent in the election, has called on him to step down “if these allegations are true.”

“Like most Americans,

the President believes that we cannot allow a mere allegation – in this case, one from many years ago – to destroy a person’s life,” Huckabee Sanders said. “However, the president also believes that if these allegations are true, Judge Moore will do the right thing and step aside.”

A number of other lawmakers have also withdrawn their endorsements for Moore and called for him to step down, including Senators Bob Corker (R-Tennessee) and Susan Collins (R-Maine), both of whom have made recent statements against the Trump administration.

On Monday, National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Cory Gardner (R-Colorado) said the Senate should expel Moore even if he wins the special election next month.

“I believe the individuals speaking out against Roy Moore spoke with courage and truth, proving he is unfit to serve in the United States Senate and he should not run for office,” Gardner said, according to the Huffington Post. “If he refuses to withdraw and wins, the Senate should vote to expel him, because he does not meet the ethical and moral requirements of the United States Senate.”

The last time a senator was successfully expelled was in 1862, when Senator Jesse Bright (D-Indiana) was charged with supporting the Confederate rebellion.

On Monday, Beverly Young Nelson came forward with new allegations that Moore sexually assaulted her when she was 16 years old. Nelson said that in the late 19‘70’s, Moore, who was in his 30’s, came to the restaurant where she worked and offered to give her a ride home.

Instead of driving her home, Nelson said Moore drove her to a deserted area and locked the door to keep her inside. Nelson said that Moore touched her breasts, tried to pull off her shirt and pushed her head toward his crotch.

“I thought that he was going to rape me,” Nelson said, according to the Washington Post.

When Moore stopped, Nelson said that he told her to stay quiet, adding

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Press, says it’s not at all clear why Wood still is in jeopardy.

Leslie says this kind of guilt by association is dangerous.

“If you’re participating in a march and one person does something illegal and they tie that to all 200 people, that’s a

truly troubling trend,” he states.

Wood also is a new kind of journalist – one delivering raw video to the public, without going through a regular news organization.

But while Wood says the prosecutors accuse him

of “advertising anarchy,” he feels what he does is the truest form of a free press.

“If people want to critique my professionalism, I’ve got no qualms with that,” he states. “And I live-streamed it and it’s out there for the

one of his properties when Briskman saw red and flipped him the finger.

GOP Senate candidate accused of sex assault loses nearly all-party support

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Judge Roy Moore that no one would believe her because he was a powerful judge at the time.

“He looked at me, and he told me, ‘You’re just a child.’ And he said, ‘I am the district attorney of Etowah County, and if you tell anyone about this, no one will ever believe you,” Nelson added.

After the most recent allegation, Flake said that if he was a voter in Alabama, he would rather vote for a Democrat than vote for Moore.

“If the choice is between Roy Moore and a Democrat —– the Democrat, no doubt,” Flake said, according to the Washington Examiner. “I would literally — ... if I were in Alabama —, I would run to the polling place to vote for the Democrat.”

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Gregg Leslie, legal defense director for the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the

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entire world to come to their own conclusions.”

Wood estimates his trial may take another two weeks.

According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, journalists have been arrested while doing their jobs in the U.S. this year.

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Educators: Obesity Impacting National Security

By Desert Star Staff DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa educators and the American Heart Association say poor childhood health - including obesity rates has reached a critical level that’s impacting far more than just the individuals whose health is at risk.

Brian Rhoads, a physical education curriculum leader with West Des Moines Community Schools, says it’s becoming a national security issue.

“We’re not having students leave our school systems in a position where they can join the military because they’re not physically healthy to do that,” he laments.

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & MANAGING EDITOR Max Liebermann __________________________ OFFICE MANAGER Mindy Salas ART DIRECTOR Dina Rivera CONTRIBUTORS Beverly Cohn, Janice Gough, Jack Lyons, Kelly G. Richardson, Kevin Powell, Pamela Price, Risa D’Angeles, Robert Kinsler, Shirley Brenon, Theda Kleinhans Reichman

The federal Every Student Succeeds Act, which replaces No Child Left Behind, is in its first year which means states have an initial opportunity to present a plan addressing student assessments, school accountability, funding, and support for struggling schools. The words “physical education” only appear once in Iowa’s lengthy draft and they are only used in reference to elementary school standards.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 1 in 4 young adults are too heavy to serve in our military.

Research from the American Heart Association shows that 95 percent of parents with children under 18 want physical education to be part of their child’s overall education. Rhoads says he’s concerned, however, that the issue is not being prioritized and resources could actually decrease further.

“I don’t think that the legislature is going to

appropriate funds for a program that doesn’t have standards in the state,” he warns. “Until that’s in place, I don’t think we’re going to have the traction to move forward in a way that we really want.”

In recent years, state budget woes have led to physical education curriculum cuts. According to the CDC, the Department of Defense, our nation’s largest employer, spends about one-point-

five billion dollars annually in obesity-related health care costs for current and former service members and their families, as well as costs to replace unfit personnel.

By Desert Star Staff EVART, Mich. – As a judge and state officials prepare to make decisions that will impact whether the world’s largest water bottler can increase pumping out of its well near Evart, one group is calling on the state to immediately bottle up the whole operation.

Nestlé has asked the state for a permit to increase its pumping at the White Pine Springs well to 400 gallons per minute and will face off against Osceola Township in court on Wednesday over the

construction of the booster station needed to do so.

But Peggy Case, president of Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation, says her group has proof the current pumping rate is violating Michigan law.

“The law says you can’t do environmental damage, and we have proof that this well has already done environmental damage, even at 150 gallons per minute,” she says.

While Nestlé claims the increased pumping, rate would not harm local

wetlands, lakes or streams, the group conducted a temperature and depth analysis and found the water level is now too low to support fish, a drastic change from a state study done in 2000 that showed abundant trout in the area.

While the state is expected to rule on the permit soon, the group has sent a letter to Gov. Rick Snyder and Attorney General Bill Schuette, calling on them to shut down the pumping pending further review.

Case argues that the damage that has already been done is so severe, it is visible to the naked eye.

“People living along these streams have noticed that the streams have changed their courses, and that there are

alien grasses growing where they didn’t used to be, and that the water level in the culverts is way lower than it once was,” she explains.

“These are all obvious examples of damage.”

Under Michigan’s “reasonable use” standard for groundwater extraction, property owners such as Nestlé can pump groundwater for free, with only a small paperwork fee, as long as the extraction does not harm the environment or dry up neighboring wells.

Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation will hold a vigil on Wednesday outside the Osceola Township courthouse, where the company will attempt to make its case for the booster station.

Military leaders say in the last decade, it’s been harder to recruit soldiers, due to health declines and rising weight among the nation’s youth. (Joenomias/Pixabay)

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edge of the rain forest.

“For so long, we’ve heard about the importance of tropical rain forests as an important carbon reserve,” Spawn said. “And this research really emphasizes that now is the time to start also recognizing the importance of carbon reserves here at home and the impacts that we’ve been having on them.”

Study co-author Tyler Lark said the carbon released from soil is harder to replace than carbon stored in trees.

“The difference is that those emissions in the tropics are primarily from trees, so it’s easier to re-sequester that lost carbon,” Lark explained.

“On the other hand, the emissions we see here in the U.S. are primarily from soil carbon stores which could take hundreds of years or more to replenish and may never be fully restored.”

Lark suggested that the government require farms to map and track biofuel feed stock, to ensure that fewer acres of undisturbed lands are converted for crops.

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Behind the Pink Walls of The Annenberg Retreat In Rancho Mirage

Anne Rowe, Janice Lyle, Andrea Chaves, Granddaughter of artist Tomas Chavez Morado, Rebecca Hendrickson and Michael Hammond. Photo by Pat Krause.

By Pamela Price The Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands in Rancho Mirage celebrated the opening of their latest exhibition with sixteen paintings and 21 sculptures created by two brothers, Jose and Tomas Chavez Morado of Guanajuato, Mexico. Their works of art are a retrospective of an artistic legacy. But there is more to a story of the two brothers and how they became an integral part of the vision of Walter and Lenore Annenberg’s vision of Sunnylands, which integrated Mexican culture with modernism.

Today visitors to Sunnylands can view the iconic half scale replica, a 20ft. High column the brothers designed for the Annenberg’s Mayan-themed mid-century modernism residence which was installed in 1968 while on a scheduled tour.

The inspiration for this column is legendary, as it evolved from “a trip to Mexico made in 1967 by Walter and Lenore Annenberg at which time they visited the original 40-foot tall version. This towering work of art was installed on the patio of Museo Nacional

Kevin Parker, President David J. Lane, Diane Deshong, Carol Price and Tim Radigan Brophy. Photo by Pat Krause.

de Antropologia in Mexico City,” according to the Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnyland’s publication.

The current exhibition, curated fifty years after the Annenberg viewed the viewed the original column is “ adorned with carved relief symbols representing the story of Mexico from its preHispanic past to the 20th century It can be seen on scheduled tours. However, on November 12th, at a Sunnyland’s Family Day event there were free tours to view the column . This offered a rare opportunity for the public

to view the 20-foot column installed at the legendary Annenberg residence.

Activities included the creation of a community mural with local artist Luiz Castro.

A private event held at the Sunnylands Center & Gardens was held the day before offered a preview of the exhibition, entitled, “Carved Narrative: Los Hermanos Chavez Morado”. An 80page book by Anne Rowe expertly describes the exhibit revealing the link between the Annenberg’s “lavish 200acre desert oasis” and the role of the Mayan influence

11th annual National Philanthropy Day

Donald Verleur, Honorees-Lorraine Brinton Dr. James Brinton, Tracy Fitzsimmons, and Rob Zwemmer. Photo by Pat Krause.

Story and Photos by Pat Krause Over 500 guests celebrated the Association of Fundraising Professionals 11th annual National Philanthropy Day at the Desert Awards Luncheon. This was a soldout event and recognized exemplary honorees in the Desert. The event took place in the Grand Ballroom at the Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa on November 8th. The renown Harold Matzner was the presenting sponsor and honorary chair of the National Philanthropy Day. Matzner’s philanthropy is well known and appreciated in the Coachella Valley and he is the owner

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of Spencer’s Restaurant.

Judi Olivas served as the 2017 Chair of National Philanthropy day and Sarah Clapp, President, Assn. of Fundraising Professionals CA, Desert Communities Chapter welcomed the guests. The Desert Communities chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, AFP, was honored to recognize these six outstanding honorees.

There are 33,000 members and 243 chapters all over the world and they all work to advance Philanthropy. They promote the ethical standards of fundraising. The APF has 100 professional fundraisers

in the design integrated with the story behind Mexican brother artists Tomas and Jose Chavez Morada.

The public is invited to view paintings and sculptures at Sunnylands Center & Gardens, free of charge, all created by Jose and Tomas Chavez Morado. Visitors are welcome from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday to Sunday until the close of the exhibit, June 3, 2018, at Sunnylands Center & Gardens, 37977 Bob Hope Drive in Rancho Mirage.

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and professionals in the Valley.

The Outstanding Philanthropists were Joy and Harry Goldstein for their contributions and dedication to philanthropy in the Desert.

They have given as much as one million dollars a year to numerous charities. The Outstanding Philanthropic Service or Organization went to Palm Springs Pathfinders.

This group of women has shown exemplary service to the children of our Desert.

The group started with 15 members and there were 35 of them at the luncheon. They have donated 7 million dollars and started Pathfinders Ranch.

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The Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation was given to Hot Purple Energy who thrive on being there when asked by local charities or events.

They say Energy is the Key Work in what they do.

The Outstanding Fundraising Volunteers were Dr. James and Lorraine Brinton whose volunteerism is legendary. Their steadfast commitment to Volunteerism has given hours of volunteer time and donated millions of dollars to local charities. Olive Crest has thrived because of their efforts and changed the lives of many. The Outstanding Nonprofit Founder was Connie

Golds who founded Desert Best Friends Closet. People donate business attire to help others dress for employment where they were lacking in funds to dress for interviews.

The Outstanding Fundraising professional went to Terri Bona who said her heart was so full after receiving this honor. She noted that caring, responsibility, honesty, and respect are very important in everyday life. She is always smiling in every photo or video of her life of fundraising.

She is a driving force in the Family YMCA of the desert that helps 3,600 kids daily. www.desertstarweekly.com

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BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN

Give a Gift of Entertainment This Holiday Season 90232. For tickets call (213) 628-2772 or online at www.

CenterTheatrGroup.org.

L-R: Josh Grisetti and Rob McClure with the cast of the touring production of “Something Rotten!” Photo by Jeremy Daniel.

In January, following the long run of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Hamilton,” the Pantages Theatre will present the Disney •••••••••••••• musical “Aladdin.” This would “Chasing Mem’ries.” starring make a great “after the holidays” Tyne Daly and Robert Forster, gift for the whole family. will be on stage at the Gil Cates Theatre of The Geffen Playhouse •••••••••••••• from November 7 to December And last, but in no way 10. In this world premiere with least, Warner Bros. Home songs written by legendary Entertainment has released all lyricists Alan and Marilyn eight Harry Potter films on Ultra Bergman, Tyne Daly stars as a HD Blu-ray Combo pack. The woman not quite ready to let entire beloved film series is now go of the life she loved and the available in 4K Resolution with love of her life. For tickets and High Dynamic Range (HDR). information call (310) 208-5454 Note that the Harry Potter films or online at GeffenPlayhouse. in Ultra HD Blu-ray will contain org/ChasingMemries. the same special features that were included on each of the •••••••••••••• film’s previous Blu-ray releases.

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, can Christmas be far behind? And if you have family or friends who love to be entertained, give them a gift of theatre. Here are some suggestions for the upcoming holiday season.

For lots of laughs, give tickets to the musical comedy “Something Rotten!” The hilarious Broadway treat, nominated for ten Tony Awards, is coming to the Ahmanson Theatre November 21 and will run through December 31. The New York Post described the show as “A deliciously entertaining new musical comedy that brings down the house.”

The show is directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (“Book of Mormon,” “Aladdin”), music and lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and book by bestselling author, John O’Farrell. And

three original Broadway cast members will be in the L.A. cast.

The story deals with two playwright brothers, Nick and Nigel Botton, who are eclipsed by the Renaissance Rock Star, Will Shakespeare. To fight back, they set out to write the world’s first musical. and the end result will keep a smile on your face till 2018. For tickets call (213) 972-4000, online at www.CenterTheatreGroup. org, or go the Center Theatre Group box office located at The Music Center, 135 North Grand in downtown Los Angeles.

Coming to the Ahmanson in the new year, from February 7 to March 18, 2018, is George and Ira Gershwin’s “Crazy For You.” Director and choreographer, Susan Stroman describe “Crazy For You” as “a raucous musical tale about the power art has to bring life to a community. I am thrilled at the chance to rediscover this

great comedy, with the most choreographically-inspiring Gershwin music the world has ever known.” Songs in the show include “I Got Rhythm,” “Embraceable You” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.” The show is a musical valentine to the American musicals of the 1930s--who could ask for anything more!

By Desert Star Staff Donald Trump seems disappointed that he has so far failed to make friends with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, saying he would never call Kim “short & fat,” in contrast to Pyongyang, which keep calling him names.

With tensions running high over North Korea, Trump mocked his nemesis Kim, deviously calling him “short and fat,” after Pyongyang’s spokesman dubbed Trump a “dotard.”

“Why would Kim Jong-un insult me by calling me ‘old,’ when I would NEVER call him ‘short and fat?” Trump tweeted Saturday from Vietnam, as he continues his 12-day Asian tour. “Oh well, I try so hard to be his friend – and maybe someday that will happen!”

Trump’s Asian tour has not been welcomed by the North Koreans, who view his visit to the region as a diplomatic

effort to garner enough support to attack North Korea.

“Trump, during his visit, laid bare his true nature as destroyer of the world peace and stability and begged for a nuclear war on the Korean peninsula,” a spokesperson for the DPRK Foreign Ministry said Saturday. “The reckless remarks by a dotard like Trump can never frighten us or put a stop to our advance.”

Pyongyang was responding to Trump’s statements made during his visit to South Korea Wednesday, where he said North Korea is “ruled as a cult,” based on a “deranged belief in the leader’s destiny to rule.”

This is not the first time the leaders exchange ‘pleasantries’ about each other. Trump has repeatedly called Kim a “rocket man” while “dotard” has been used by the North Korean leader to reference Trump on more than one occasion.

“I will surely and definitely

tame the mentally deranged US dotard with fire,” Kim said in September, after the US president, in his maiden address at the UN, called Kim a “rocket man.”

“The United States has great strength and patience, but if it is forced to defend itself or its allies, we will have no choice but to totally destroy North Korea,” the US president said in his address. “Rocket Man is on a suicide mission for himself.”

“A frightened dog barks louder,” Kim yapped back.

“Action is the best option in treating the dotard who, hard of hearing, is uttering only what he wants to say.”

Becoming friends with Kim would be “very, very nice” but he was not sure if it would ever happen, Trump clarified while talking to the press later Sunday. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un “That might be a strange thing to happen but it’s a possibility,” Dai Quang. “If it did happen, But it could also be good for he said, standing beside it could be a good thing I can a lot of other places and be Vietnamese president Tran tell you, for North Korea... good for the rest the world.”

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If you haven’t been able to get tickets for “Hamilton” why not buy a ticket for the comedy spoof “Spamilton” at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. This truly funny satire of the Broadway smash was written by Gerard Alessandrini who wrote all 25 editions of the fabulously funny “Forbidden Broadway” shows. It has been extended to January 7, 2018, by popular demand. The Kirk Douglas Theatre is located at 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City

Adam Pascal with the cast of the touring production of “Something Rotten!” Photo by Jeremy Daniel.

‘Trying hard to be his friend!’ Trump says he would never call Kim Jong-un ‘short & fat’

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pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 On 27 November 2017, the Planning Commission, at the public hearing or during deliberations, may recommend approval, denial, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination.

Availability of Environmental Documents: A copy of the Draft Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration and related documents are available for review at the Community Development Department at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, California 92240 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record.

The public comment period on the environmental documents begins on 23 October 2017, and ends on 13 November 2017 at 5.P.M Pacific Standard Time. If this matter should at some future date go to court, court testimony may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing. QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the abovedescribed project: Craig A. Ewing Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 262 Email: cewing@cityofdhs.org Mailing Address: Community Development Department 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs. org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility.

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environment, but that mitigation measures imposed will reduce impacts to less than significant levels, and has there¬fore prepared a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration. This Initial Study reflects the independent judgement of the City. The site is not known to be on the Hazardous Waste list complied pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 On November 27, 2017, the Planning Commission, at the public hearing or during deliberations, may approve, deny, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination. Availability of Environmental Documents: A copy of the Draft Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration and related documents are available for review at the Community Development Department at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, California 92240 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record. The required public comment period on the environmental documents will begin on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 and will end on November 14, 2017 at 5 P.M. Pacific Standard Time. If this matter should at some future date go to court, court testimony may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing.QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the abovedescribed project: Contact Person: Scott Taschner Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 256 Email: staschner@ cityofdhs.org Mailing Address: Community Development Department 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility. DSW17-4444 November 17, 2017

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider approval of: 1) Initial Study and Mitigation Monitoring Program; and 2) Conditional Use Permit (CUP 24-17)]. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Monday, November 27, 2017 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: Carl May Community Center 11711 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, California, 92240 CASE(S): Conditional Use Permit 24-17 LOCATION: The project is located on the east side of Little Morongo Road, approximately 200 feet north of Palomar Lane (unimproved) and within the General Plan Light Industrial (I-L) Zone. The project site is composed of a vacant parcel totaling 1.25 gross NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Comacres (APN: 665-040-011). mission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider approval of: 1) Initial Study and Mitigation Monitoring Program; and 2) Conditional Use Permit (CUP 27-17)]. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Monday, 27 November 2017 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: Carl May Community Center 11711 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there will be a SpeWest Drive, Desert Hot Springs, California, 92240 cial Meeting of the Planning Commission, in which, they will consider the following: 1) An Amendment to a Conditional Use Permit Application to allow for additional uses (manufacturing, distribution, transportation, etc.) within the building that was approved for the original Conditional Use Permit and, 2) implementation of a .5 construction phase plan and, 3) an Amendment to the Development Agreement to add the requested activities. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Monday, November APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Kamran Amirianfar 27, 2017 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as PROPOSAL: Consideration of Conditional Use Perthe matter may be heard) LOCATION: C a r l M a y mit No. 24-17 for development of a 35,400 square Community Center 11711 West Drive, Desert Hot foot two-story building on a vacant 1.25 acre vacant CASE(S): Conditional Use Permit 27-17 LOCATION: Springs, California, 92240 CASE(S): Amendment lot; as well as associated parking, vehicular access, trash enclosure, landscaping and related improve- The project is located on the northeast corner of to Conditional Use Permit No 04-16 & Development ments; and operate a medical marijuana cultivation 15th Avenue (unimproved) and Cabot Road (un- Agreement 02-16 LOCATION: The project is located operation, including processing / manufacturing; improved), approximately 2000 feet east of Little at southwest corner of San Jacinto Lane and Cabot a temporary cultivation facility is also proposed. Morongo Road and within the General Plan Light Road within the General Plan Light Industrial (I-L) ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: NOTICE Industrial (I-L) Zone. The project site is composed Zone.

IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section Number of a vacant parcel totaling 5.03 gross acres (APN: 15072 of the California Environmental Quality Act 665-070-011). APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: (CEQA), to notify all interested parties that the City of Kamran Amirianfar PROPOSAL: Consideration of Desert Hot Springs has prepared a Draft Initial Study Conditional Use Permit No. 27-17 for development and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project of three one-story buildings, totaling approximately described herein. This Initial Study was undertaken 80,000 square feet, on a vacant 5.03 acre lot; for the purpose of deciding whether the project may as well as associated parking, vehicular access, have a significant effect on the environment. On the trash enclosure, landscaping and related improvebasis of the Initial Study, City Staff has concluded ments; and operate a medical marijuana cultivation that the project will have a significant effect on the operation, including processing / manufacturing. environment, but that mitigation measures imposed A temporary cultivation facility is also proposed. will reduce impacts to less than significant levels, ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: NOTICE and has there¬fore prepared a Draft Mitigated IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section Number Negative Declaration. This Initial Study reflects the 15072 of the California Environmental Quality Act independent judgement of the City. The site is not (CEQA), to notify all interested parties that the City of known to be on the Hazardous Waste list complied Desert Hot Springs has prepared a Draft Initial Study pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project On November 27, 2017, the Planning Commission, described herein. This Initial Study was undertaken at the public hearing or during deliberations, may for the purpose of deciding whether the project may APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Vets Leaf PROrecommend approval, denial, or propose changes have a significant effect on the environment. On the POSAL: Consideration of an amendment to Condito the project or to the environmental determination. basis of the Initial Study, City Staff has concluded tional Use Permit No 04-16, to allow for additional Availability of Environmental Documents: A copy of that the project will have a significant effect on the uses (manufacturing, transportation, distribution, the Draft Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Decla- environment, but that mitigation measures imposed etc.) within the previously approved building, and to ration and related documents are available for review will reduce impacts to less than significant levels, allow for a 0.5 construction phase plan. ENVIRONat the Community Development Department at the and has there¬fore prepared a Draft Mitigated MENTAL DETERMINATION: On July 5th, 2016, the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Negative Declaration. This Initial Study reflects the City Council approved the Vets Leaf (formerly known Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, California 92240 be- independent judgement of the City. The site is not as the Black Pepper) Cultivation Project and in doing tween the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday known to be on the Hazardous Waste list complied so certified the Mitigated Negative Declaration for through Thursday. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 the Project. Pursuant to Section 15162(a) of the appear and be heard, or written comments may On 27 November 2017, the Planning Commission, CEQA regulations, once an MND has been certified be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written at the public hearing or during deliberations, may for a project, no subsequent environmental review comments will be made a part of the public record. recommend approval, denial, or propose changes needs to be completed unless there are substantial The public comment period on the environmental to the project or to the environmental determination. changes in the project that warrant additional review. documents began on 23 October 2017, and ends Availability of Environmental Documents: A copy of The planning commission only needs to make a findon 13 November 2017 at 5.P.M Pacific Standard the Draft Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Decla- ing that the request for an amendment is consistent Time. If this matter should at some future date go to ration and related documents are available for review with the original MND, and no further analysis is court, court testimony may be limited to only those at the Community Development Department at the required. No significant changes are proposed issues raised at the public hearing described in this City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson as a part of the proposed extension of time On notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, California 92240 be- November 27, 2017, the Planning Commission City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public tween the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday at the public hearing or during deliberations, may hearing. QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding through Thursday. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY recommend approval, denial, or propose changes this matter or to review information for the above- appear and be heard, or written comments may to the project or to the environmental determination. described project: Contact Person: Craig A. Ewing be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 262 Email: cewing@ comments will be made a part of the public record. or written comments may be submitted prior to the cityofdhs.org Mailing Address: Community Develop- The public comment period on the environmental Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made ment Department 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert documents began on 23 October 2017, and ends a part of the public record. If this matter should at Hot Springs, CA 92240 Americans with Disabilities on 13 November 2017 at 5.P.M Pacific Standard some future date go to court, court testimony may Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Time. If this matter should at some future date go to be limited to only those issues raised at the public Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to court, court testimony may be limited to only those hearing described in this notice, or in written corparticipate in this meeting, please contact the City issues raised at the public hearing described in this respondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jso- notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing. All inforriano@cityofdhs.org. Notification at least 48 hours City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public mation regarding the proposed project is available prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City hearing. QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding for public review at the City of Desert Hot Springs to make reasonable accommodations to ensure this matter or to review information for the above- City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, during regular described project: Craig A. Ewing Phone: (760) business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM accessibility. DSW17-1111 November 17, 2017 329-6411, Ext. 262 Email: cewing@cityofdhs.org - 6:00 PM). QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Com- Mailing Address: Community Development Depart- this matter or to review information for the abovemission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider ment 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, described project: Contact Person: Scott Taschner approval of: 1) Initial Study and Mitigation Monitor- CA 92240 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 256 Email: staschner@ ing Program; and 2) Conditional Use Permit (CUP compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, cityofdhs.org Mailing Address: Community Develop25-17). The Public Hearing will be held as follows: if you need special assistance to participate in this ment Department 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert DATE: Monday, 27 November 2017 TIME: 6:00 P.M. meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at Hot Springs, CA 92240 Americans with Disabilities (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs. Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with LOCATION: Carl May Community Center 11711 org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, California, 92240 scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make participate in this meeting, please contact the City CASE(S): Conditional Use Permit 25-17 LOCATION: reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility. Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs.org. Notification at least 48 hours The project is located on the east side of Little Mo- DSW17-3333 November 17, 2017 prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City rongo Road, near 16th Avenue, approximately 0.6 mile north of Dillon Road, and within the General NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there will be a to make reasonable accommodations to ensure Plan Light Industrial (I-L) Zone. The project site is Special Meeting of the Planning Commission, in accessibility. DSW17-5555 November 17, 2017 composed of a vacant parcel totaling 3.98 gross which, they will consider: 1) A Mitigated Negative Declaration; and, 2) Conditional Use Permit Ap- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Comacres (APN: 665-080-012). plication (CUP 27-16). The Public Hearing will be mission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider: a held as follows: DATE: Monday, November 27, request for 1) a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 20-16) 2017 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as to construct a medical marijuana cultivation facility; the matter may be heard) LOCATION: C a r l M a y and 2) Tentative Tract Map (TTM 37129), and 3) A Community Center 11711 West Drive Desert Hot Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project. The Springs, California, 92240 CASE(S): Conditional proposal includes construction of four (4) buildings Use Permit No. 27-16 LOCATION:. The project is totaling 116,760 square feet as well as associated located on the south side of San Jacinto Lane ap- parking, loading, landscaping and other related proximately 1300 feet east of Little Morongo Road in improvements as well as a tentative Tract map to the I-L (Light Industrial) zone. (APN: 665-030-036). subdivide the existing parcel into 19 smaller parcels.

The public hearing will be conducted as follows.

DATE: Monday, November 27, 2017 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: Carl May Community Center 11711 West Drive Desert Hot Springs, California, 92240

APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Ryan Csaftis / MERJ Life PROPOSAL: Consideration of Conditional Use Permit No. 25-17 for development of six two-story buildings, totaling approximately 132,745 square feet, on a vacant 3.98 acre lot; as well as associated parking, vehicular access, trash enclosure, landscaping and related improvements; and operate a medical marijuana cultivation operation, including processing / manufacturing.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section Number 15072 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), to notify all interested parties that the City of Desert Hot Springs has prepared a Draft Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project described herein. This Initial Study was undertaken for the purpose of deciding whether the project may have a significant effect on the environment. On the basis of the Initial Study, City Staff has concluded that the project will have a significant effect on the environment, but that mitigation measures imposed will reduce impacts to less than significant levels, and has there¬fore prepared a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration. This Initial Study reflects the independent judgement of the City. The site is not known to be on the Hazardous Waste list complied

APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Bill Mason PROPOSAL: Conditional Use Permit No. 27-16 for the development of a new single-story cultivation building totaling approximately 36,668 square feet (on a 1.26 acre site) in the I-L (Light Industrial) zone. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section Number 15072 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), to notify all interested parties that the City of Desert Hot Springs has prepared a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project described herein. This Initial Study was undertaken for the purpose of deciding whether the project may have a significant effect on the environment. On the basis of the Initial Study, City Staff has concluded that the project will have a significant effect on the

CASE(S): Conditional Use Permit No. 20-16 & TTM 37129 LOCATION: Vacant parcel located on the east side of Indian Canyon Drive between 18th and 19th Avenues (APN: 666-310-009) in the I-L (Light Industrial) zone. APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Rick Blomgren, Architect, on behalf of Plaza DHS, and Magdi Hanna. PROPOSAL: A request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 20-16) and Tentative Tract Map (TTM 37129) to construct a medical marijuana cultivation facility and subdivide the existing lot into 19 smaller lots. The proposal includes con-

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struction of four industrial buildings totaling 116,760 sq. ft. as well as an interim phase of six (6) container units and an administrative trailer, associated parking, loading, landscaping and other related improvements on a vacant 27 acres project site. (APN: 666-310-009), The project is within the General Plan Light Industrial (I-L) Zone located on the north side of 18th Avenue about 2,000 feet east of Indian Avenue.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: A draft Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for the project. The Planning Commission, at the public hearing or during deliberations, may recommend approval, deny, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination. Information regarding the proposed project is available for public review at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM). The 20-day public review period (CEQA / Environmental Review) began on February 20th, 2017. The City of Desert Hot Springs encourages interested parties to attend the public hearing, and/ or to comment on the issues being discussed. If you wish to provide testimony and are unable to attend the meeting, written comments that are delivered to the Community Development Department prior to the time of the hearing will be made a part of the public record. Written comments may be sent or delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, Community Development Department, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, California, 92240.

INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record. If this matter should at some future date go to court, court testimony may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing. QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: Contact Person: Benjamin Torres Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 251 Email: btorres@cityofdhs.org Mailing Address: Community Development Department 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs. org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility.

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APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: MSA Consulting on behalf of (DHS Facilities, Coachella Valley Patients Collective) PROPOSAL: The applicant is seeking an extension of time for the project. This project was approved by the City Council on November 17, 2015. The project is approved to construct a facility for the indoor cultivation of medical marijuana on approximately 18.3 acres in accordance with City Municipal Code 5.50 and 17.180. The facility consists of five metal cultivation buildings, each approximately 75,280 square feet, including a main cultivation floor of 76,140 square feet designed with flexible interior cultivation space for lease and a 4,500 square feet mezzanine for storage; three storage/supply units, one of 9,000 square feet and two of 2,500 square feet and a fully equipped 3,040 square foot security operation building/guard house at the project entry. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: : On November 17, 2015, the City Council approved the DHS Facilities, Coachella Valley Patients Collective Cultivation Project and in doing so certified the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project.

Pursuant to Section 15162(a) of the CEQA regulations, once an MND has been certified for a project, no subsequent environmental review needs to be completed unless there are substantial changes in the project that warrant additional review. The planning commission only needs to make a finding that the request for an amendment is consistent with the original MND, and no further analysis is required.

No significant changes are proposed as a part of the proposed extension of time At the November 27, 2017 public hearing, the Planning Commission may recommend approval, denial, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination.

INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record. If this matter should at some future date go to court, court testimony may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing. QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: Contact Person: Scott Taschner Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 256 Email: staschner@cityofdhs.org Mailing Address: Community Development Department 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs. org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there will be a scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make Special Meeting of the Planning Commission to reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility. consider a request for an Amendment to Conditional DSW17-8888 November 17, 2017 Use Permit (CUP No. 03-17) to include a temporary interim site plan for the previously approved Desert AMENDED NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISGrow, LLC located on the northside of Palomar TER ESTATE OF: ELISHA A. HOLGUIN CASE NO. Lane in between Little Morongo Road and Cabot INP1700709 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, Road in the Light Industrial (I-L) Zooning District. contingent creditors, and persons who may otherThe Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: wise be interested in the will or estate, or both of Monday, November 27, 2017 TIME: 6:00 P.M. ELISHA A. HOLGUIN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) has been filed by GAYLYNN HOLGUIN in the SupeLOCATION: Carl May Community Center 11711 rior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE West Drive Desert Hot Springs, California, 92240 PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that GAYLYNN CASE(S): Amendment, Conditional Use Permit No HOLGUIN be appointed as personal representative 03-17 LOCATION:. The subject is located at north- to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETIside of Palomar Lane in between Little Morongo TION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, Road and Cabot Road in the Light Industrial (I-L) be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are Zooning District. APN’s 665-040-017. available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: November 28, 2017 at 8:45AM in Dept. 1A located at 46-200 Oasis Street, Indio, CA 92201. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Desert Grow, personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) LLC/ MSA Consulting PROPOSAL A request for of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from an Amendment to Conditional Use Permit (CUP No. the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a 03-17) to include a temporary interim site plan for notice under section 9052 of the California Probate the placement of two (2) temporary cultivation pods Code. Other California statutes and legal authority and an administration trailer totaling 480 square feet may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to at the project site of the previously approved Desert consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California Grow, LLC. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If On July 5, 2017, The City Council approved the you are a person interested in the estate, you may Desert Grow, LLC cultivation project and in doing file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form so certified the Mitigated Negative Declaration for DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of the Project. Pursuant to Section 15162(a) of the estate assets or of any petition or account as proCEQA regulations, once an MND has been certified vided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for for a project, no subsequent environmental review Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. needs to be completed unless there are substan- Petitioner: Gaylynn Holguin, 2993 N. Biskra Road, tial changes in the project that warrant additional Palm Springs, CA 92262-2411 (760) 272-5049. review. The planning commission only needs to Publish November 15, 17, 22, 2017. DSW17-5284 make a finding that the request for an amendment is consistent with the original MND, and no further AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEanalysis is required. No significant changes are MENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOproposed as a part of the proposed interim site plan ING BUSINESS AS: WELL KEPT, 69363 SHAWNEE INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, COURT, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside or written comments may be submitted prior to the County. Full name of registrant: JESSICA JEANNE Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made MASS, 69363 SHAWNEE COURT, CATHEDRAL a part of the public record. If this matter should CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by INDIat some future date go to court, court testimony VIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact may be limited to only those issues raised at the business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. public hearing described in this notice, or in written I declare that all the information in this statement is correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing. QUES- information which he or she knows to be false, is TIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to guilty of a crime) Signed: JESSICA JEANNE MASS. review information for the above-described project: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contact Person: Fernando Herrera Phone: (760) Riverside County on September 14, 2017. Peter 329-6411, Ext. 258 Email: fherrera@cityofdhs.org Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. Mailing Address: Community Development Depart- R-201712122 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSIment 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS CA 92240 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS if you need special assistance to participate in this BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATE(760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs. MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility. UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW DSW17-7777November 17, 2017 (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW17-1219, September NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there will be a 22, 29, October 6, 13, 2017 November 10, 17, 24, Special Meeting of the Planning Commission, in December 1, 2017. which, they will consider an request for an extension of time for Tentative Tract Map No 37012 and Con- AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEditional Use Permit No. 04-15. The Public Hearing MENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) will be held as follows: DATE: Monday, November DOING BUSINESS AS: RANDY’S EQUIPMENT 27, 2017 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter REPAIR, 4130 MENNES AVE, RIVERSIDE, CA as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: Carl May 92509 . Riverside County; 7900 LIMONITE AVE, Community Center 11711 West Drive Desert Hot STE#G165, RIVERSIDE, CA 92509. Full name of Springs, California, 92240 CASE(S): Extension of registrant RANDY LEE RADMALL, 7900 LIMONITE Time for; TTM 37012, CUP 04-15 (DHS Facilities, AVE, STE#G165, RIVERSIDE, CA 92509. BusiCoachella Valley Patients Collective) LOCATION:. ness is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant The project site is located at the northeast corner commenced to transact business under the fictiof Little Morongo Road and Two Bunch Palms trail tious name(s) listed above on 8/1/2017. I declare and within the Light Industrial (I-L), zoning district. that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed: RANDY LEE RANDMALL. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on September 08, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201711831 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW17-5241 October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2017, November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: THE BROKERAGE AGENCY, 42314 OREGON TRAIL, MURRIETA, CA 92562. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: E&P INVESTMENTS

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INC., 42314 OREGON TRAIL, MURRIETA, CA 92562/CA. Business is conducted by CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed: EARL WESLEY BONAWITZ, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on October 30, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201714175. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW17-1254 November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017.

AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ROLND PALM SPRINGS TRANSPORTATION, LLC, 66778 JOSHUA CT, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92234. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ROLND PALM SPRINGS TRANSPORTATION, LLC, 66778 JOSHUA CT, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240/ CA. Business is conducted by LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed: ROLANDO NARIO FREMISTA, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on September 6, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201711713. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

DSW17-5230 September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 2017, November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL BY V&R, 74350 BUTTONWOOD DR, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: VALORIE ANN CARTER, 74350 BUTTONWOOD DR, PALM DESERT, CA 92260; RANDALL ALLEN CARTER, 74350 BUTTONWOOD DR, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Business is conducted by CO-PARTNERS. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed: VALORIE ANN CARTER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on October 24, 2017.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201713931. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW17-1245 October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: M&M TRANSPORTATION, 65564 AVENIDA DORADO, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County; PO BOX 638, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92263. Full name of registrant: MARIA SANTOS PAYNE, 65564 AVENIDA DORADO, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240; MICHAEL TODD PAYNE, 65564 AVENIDA DORADO, DEERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted MARRIED COUPLE Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above on FEBRUARY 25, 2015 . I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed: MARIA SANTOS PAYNE. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on October 24, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201713910. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOT+HER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW17-1243 October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2017 T.S. No. 057715-CA APN: 641-021-036-3 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/1/2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 12/12/2017 at 3:00 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 2/7/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0090851, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: ENRIQUETA D VILLEGAS, PABLO C VILLEGAS WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AT THE FRONT STEPS TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE FORMER CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT, 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA 92882 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 66-116 ACOMA AV DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92240 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $106,904.38 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand

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that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 057715CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 . Publish November 17, 24, 2017, December 1, 2017. DSW17-1256 T.S. No. 13-2468-11 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本 文件包含一个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서 에 정보 요약서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY PLEASE NOTE THAT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(d)(1) THE ABOVE STATEMENT IS REQUIRED TO APPEAR ON THIS DOCUMENT BUT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE RECORDED OR PUBLISHED AND THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION NEED ONLY BE MAILED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/26/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: LAURA CORDOVA MONTOYA, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation Recorded 6/14/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0427777 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 13387 JULIAN DRIVE DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA A.P.N.: 641-193-012-3 Date of Sale: 12/6/2017 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the front entrance of the former Corona Police Department at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $171,572.23, estimated The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.

If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case 132468-11. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 11/6/2017 The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor Irvine, California 92614 Foreclosure Department (949) 720-9200 Sale Information Only: 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting.com Sindy Clements, Foreclosure Officer PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE WOLF FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0320136 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 11/10/2017, 11/17/2017, 11/24/2017. DSW17-1255 APN: 603-525-009-8 TS No: CA07000453-17-1 TO No: 17-0005393-01 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED July 17, 2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On December 20, 2017 at 09:00 AM, Auction.com Room, 2410 Wardlow Road #104, Corona, CA 92880, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on July 25, 2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0409377, and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement and recorded July 26, 2013 as Instrument Number 2013-0361100, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by FILIBERTO GUTIERREZ AND MARIA L GUTIERREZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE

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ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for BELVIDERE NETWORKING ENTERPRISES DBA MORTGAGE EXPRESS SERVICES, A CORPORATION as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 84095 AVENIDA CEDRUS, COACHELLA, CA 92236 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $108,532.11 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be

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aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property.

Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www.Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0700045317-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: October 25, 2017 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07000453-17-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Myron Ravelo, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.

Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.ISL Number 35166, Pub Dates: 11/03/2017, 11/10/2017, 11/17/2017, DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW17-1251 T.S. No. 058297-CA APN: 623-293-003-2 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/28/2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 11/28/2017 at 3:00 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 1/3/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0005165, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: JON J ROMER AND CAROLYN F ROMER HUSBAND AND WIFE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN

BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AT THE FRONT STEPS TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE FORMER CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT, 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA 92882 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation,

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if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 46250 MANITOU DR INDIAN WELLS, CA 92210 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $571,812.77 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING. COM, using the file number assigned to this case 058297-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117. Publish November 3, 10, 17, 2017. DSW17-1250

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England’s royals scrutinized again as Charles is finally crowned

By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic Patience it is said is a virtue. If that is a truism then Prince Charles, son of Queen Elizabeth II must be a saint. Charles, Prince of Wales, has been first in line to become England’s King for sixty-five years; longer than any other heir in United Kingdom history - which goes back to the reign of William the Conqueror, in 1066.

But all that changed in 2014 when British playwright Mike Bartlett penned his controversial, fantasy/ fictional play “King Charles III”, which Bartlett labeled as a “future history play”.

After all, Queen Elizabeth II at age 91, is still firmly ensconced on the throne.

“King Charles III, is currently on-stage at the venerable 100-year-old Pasadena Playhouse as of Sunday, November 12th.

Some of the Shakespearelike quality of the text that combines verse and modern vernacular, make this intriguing production directed by Michael Michetti, a provocative evening in the theatre that is resonating with audiences on both sides of the Atlantic.

NY Times’ senior theatre critic Ben Brantley put his stamp of approval on the New York production going onto say “…the play is a dazzling presumptuous drama … a flat out brilliant portrait of a monarchy in crisis.” After seven seasons of the blockbuster TV series “Masterpiece Theatre” on NPR, there are a lot of Anglophiles in America and a sizeable number of them live in Southern California.

The Pasadena Playhouse production company features sixteen actors: eight principals, and eight supporting actors plus a dedicated ensemble punctuated with glorious original music composed by Peter Bayne and recorded by the Pasadena Master Chorale.

The play begins with a procession of mourner/ singers coming down the playhouse aisles on their way to Buckingham Palace following the funeral services of Queen Elizabeth II. The scene is one of muted pomp and circumstance. Prince Charles (Jim Abele) is now technically the King, but is yet to be crowned in ceremonies at Westminster Abbey.

The story explores the events that confront the new King, and the Royal family: Duchess Camilla (Laura Gardner), Prince William (Adam Haas Hunter), Duchess Catherine (Meghan Andrews), Prince Harry (Dylan Saunders) await to see what the new king and his advisor Reiss (Mark Capri) and his Prime Minister (J. Paul Boehmer) and Parliament have planned for the country and its subjects.

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Prince William and Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, have plans to ‘assist’ King Charles in his quest to insure that most of the old laws are observed and not modernized too much. The king’s enemies consider him to possess the brain of a Brussel sprout, and believe him to be incapable of being the monarch. His prime minister and his cabinet ministers will not support him or his ideas, instead they plan on installing Prince William as a Regent-King.

Charles resists his ministers by refusing to sign the “Ascendency Act” that would transfer some powers away from the monarchy to parliament, along with restricting the freedom of the Press. His continuing refusal to sign raises the issue of a constitutional crisis under English law. All of the events unfolding in this fictional tale, has a familiar ring to it for Americans. The opening night audience seemed to get this ‘ripped from the headlines story’ right from the get-go, laughing at some of the dialogue in places where laughter wasn’t exactly the appropriate response – it felt like I was listening to nervous gallows humor.

Jim Abele delivers a solid performance as the flawed, moody, misunderstood Charles. Laura Gardner’s Camilla has the right amount of pathetic, ditzy behavior along with her tossing non-sequiturs to amuse everyone – the characters as well as the audience.

Adam Haas Hunter’s Prince William, at first, appears to be a bored player merely waiting for the appropriate moment to embrace the plan hatched by the Prime minister and parliament to make him Regent-King. It’s a nice, nuanced performance, and along with wife Kate, the young Royal pair begin to relish the thought of becoming King and Queen of England. There’s enough palace and parliamentary intrigue taking place in this production to satisfy all fans of such storylines.

Prince Harry (Dylan Saunders), is the outlier in this Royal family. He’s independent, lives by his own rules and is harboring the thought of becoming a commoner in order live with his cockney-accented political activist girlfriend Jess (Sarah Hollis).

The staging of the production by director Michetti, gets static at times with characters standing in a line. Also, the didactic approach in Act I of setting the characters in motion seemed a little unnecessary. American theatre-going audiences are pretty savvy when it comes to appreciating British history and the execution

of its theatrical stage craft production excellence.

The real beauty of this production lies, not only in the ensemble cast’s talent, but also in the expertise of the creative team led by director Michetti. The wide expansive playing area provided by Scenic Designer David Meyer allows Michetti,

to stage scenes on more than one level. The Lighting design by Elizabeth Harper creates the mood moments required by the narrative and the text especially in the Coronation scenes.

The costumes, wonderfully designed by Alex Jaeger, are visually stunning.

It would take an experienced

eye to determine that the ermine-robed, on stage characters, with their crowns and tiaras and jewels aren’t the real deal. Everything just sparkles with authenticity.

No one does English period pieces better than the Brits.

“King Charles III”, performs at the Pasadena Playhouse through December 3, 2017.

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