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‘Julian Assange Arrested’ Julian Assange arrested after Ecuador tears up asylum deal

By Desert Star Staff WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been dragged out of the Ecuadorian Embassy in London where he has spent the last seven years. That’s after Ecuador’s president Moreno withdrew asylum.

That’s only a day after WikiLeaks Editor-in-Chief

Kristinn Hrafnsson claimed that an extensive spying operation was conducted against Assange in the Ecuadorian Embassy.

During an explosive media conference Hrafnsson alleged that the operation was designed to get Assange extradited.

Assange’s relationship

with Ecuadorian officials appeared increasingly strained since the current president came to power in the Latin American country in 2017.

His internet connection was cut off in March of last year, with officials saying the move was to stop Assange from “interfering in the affairs of other sovereign states.”

The whistleblower garnered massive international attention in 2010 when WikiLeaks released classified US military footage, entitled ‘Collateral Murder’, of a US Apache helicopter gunship opening fire on a number of people, killing 12 including two Reuters staff, and injuring two children.

The footage, as well as US war logs from Iraq and Afghanistan and more than 200,000 diplomatic cables, were leaked to the site by US Army soldier Chelsea Manning. She was tried by a US tribunal and sentenced to 35 years in jail Continues on Page 3

Youth music festival The Hue returns to Mecca April 27

By Desert Star Staff Coachella, CA – On Saturday, April 27, a group of young organizers is giving the Coachella Valley its best opportunity to see local musicians and artists perform during the upcoming desert music festival bonanza.

The Hue, the annual youth-led and authentically Coachella Valley music and arts festival, will present a seven-hour lineup that includes rock, hip-hop, DJ artists and acoustic musicians. The event is the culmination of months of hard work by members of Alianza’s Youth Organizing Council (Y0-C!), a program

helping area young people gain leadership and community organizing experience.

All Hue musicians are from the Coachella Valley or have close ties to the area, said Joseph Avila, Alianza’s community outreach and YO-C! Coordinator.

“The youth were the ones who decided the lineup,” Avila said. “It was completely designed by students from Desert Mirage High School and Coachella Valley High School.”

Chosen artists were excited to be a part of this year’s festival.

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Should Sodas, Sugary Drinks Get Taxed More?

By Desert Star Staff ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The American Heart Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics are endorsing regulations and additional taxes aimed at reducing kids’

consumption of sugary drinks.

According to health officials, sugary drinks are the largest source of added sugar, which is strongly linked to chronic illnesses such as metabolic syndrome, high

blood pressure, obesity and diabetes. Dr. Federico Asch, a cardiologist and board member of the Heart Association’s Greater Washington chapter, said the policy statement aims to help people understand

how sugary drinks can impact their future health status.

“It’s really to try to address this problem at multiple, different levels: to bring awareness to the community, to bring awareness to parents, to make children aware of what is it they are drinking and how that impacts their diet and their life,” Asch said.

He said the public health policy aims to empower families by educating kids and adults on how to avoid being influenced by marketing campaigns and by encouraging restaurants to default to healthier choices on kids’ menus, such as water and milk.

The American Beverage Association, which includes manufacturers of sugary drinks, disagree with the groups’ position. The association said they’re working to cut the amount of beverage calories consumed

By Desert Star Staff CARSON CITY, Nev. – A bit of hope for the 12,000 Nevadans who scrape by on minimum wage – as the Speaker of the State Assembly, Jason Frierson (D-Las Vegas), introduced Assembly Bill 456 to raise the minimum wage to $12 an hour – to be phased in over four years.

Former Gov. Brian

Sandoval vetoed a similar bill two years ago. But this bill stands a chance now that Democrats control both houses of the Legislature and have the support of Gov. Steve Sisolak.

Brandon Martin goes to school and makes just over minimum wage driving an ambulance for American Medical Response. He says it’s almost impossible to support

his wife and three kids on so little money, “It’s a struggle when I’m trying to get funds together to get food,” says Martin. “It’s not enough to provide for a family of five.

It’s hard. It’s very hard.”

Martin testified at a hearing Wednesday before the Assembly Committee on Commerce and Labor.

In Nevada, 883,000

people get paid by the hour and likely would see a raise if the minimum wage goes up.

Opponents say such a move would hurt business and, by extension, could cost jobs.

Denise Lopez, state director for Faith in Action Nevada, argues that raising the minimum wage actually would boost local economies as families grow

Children and teens now consume 17% of their calories from added sugars, nearly half of which come from drinks alone, according to the American Heart Association and Academy of Pediatrics. (igorovsyannykov/Pixabay)

by 20 percent by 2025.

Research in the journal “Science” found sugary beverages with high-fructose corn syrup fed colon tumors in mice, while a separate study at Harvard University linked sweetened drink consumption to higher risks of heart disease.

Asch said he hopes to see swift changes in restaurants.

“When a family goes to a restaurant, they should never see there as the default choice a soda or juice that is unhealthy,” he said. “If they still want to go for a sugary drink, they can always order that, but that should not be the default choice for families.”

Asch said cities such as Berkeley and Philadelphia have seen a significant reduction in sugary-drink consumption due to similar policies, and taxation could help support federal nutrition-assistance programs for families.

their standard of living.

“The reality is that we live in a consumer-driven economy,” says Lopez. “The more money people have in their pockets, the more likely they are to go spend money.

So I think we are going to be supporting businesses if we can get this bill passed.”

The national minimum wage stands at $7.25 per hour.

$12 Minimum Wage Bill Reintroduced in State Assembly

Youth music festival The Hue returns to Mecca April 27

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WHAT: The Hue Music and Arts Festival “We love The Hue,” said WHERE: Mecca Nicolas Lara, a member of Community Park, 65298 Marni. “This will be my third Coahuila Street, Mecca time playing it, and we’re gonna WHEN: April 27, 2019, 2 have a blast performing in front p.m. to 9 p.m. WHO: Present of you beautiful people.” at The Hue are musicians, The notions of dreams performers, young artists, and sustainability will be and local advocacy groups. woven throughout The Hue. Alianza’s Youth Organizing Organizers went with the Council presents the Hue. theme “dreams” after a Y0For pre-event coverage, C! Member described being contact Barrett Newkirk told by an adult at school to arrange interviews with that dreaming of becoming organizers and performers. an astronaut was “unrealistic” There are multiple opportunities for a person from the Eastern before April 27 to get visuals Coachella Valley. The organizers of organizers finalizing art wish to convey that their pieces for The Hue. Photos dreams should be considered provided by some of the artists as important as anyone else’s. accompany this announcement.

Organizers are collaborating The lineup as of this with Alianza’s environmental week includes: justice campaign to share Los Manos Del Valle information at The Hue on Ballet Folklorico work happening now to Desert Mirage Rock Band create a sustainable Coachella Quivero Valley. Coachella nonprofit The Sol Suns Raices Cultura will present MCKG composting demonstrations Elecktric Luce during the festival.

FrankEatsTheFloor The Hue is sponsored, in Marni part, by the city of Coachella.

Jesus Galaviz Theme of “Dreams” Daytime Moon holds personal significance About Alianza Coachella to young organizers Valley: Alianza (previously

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We understand that healthy and economically thriving communities exist only when people have a seat at the table for decisions that affect their daily lives. Alianza is currently working

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Rare Strain of E.coli Outbreak in KY, 46 Cases Confirmed

By Desert Star Staff FRANKFORT, Ky. — At least 46 people in the Commonwealth have been diagnosed with E.coli, and six of the infected have been hospitalized, according to the Kentucky Department of Public Health.

State epidemiologist Doug Thoroughman said the strain of E.coli is called O103, and is rarely found in the United States. He said public health officials have documented cases from many parts of the state, indicating the source of infections likely originated from a widely distributed food product. However, he said, pinpointing the infection source isn’t easy.

“Because it takes a lot of

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effort to interview every single case, get all of their food history from a couple weeks ago, for a couple weeks before their symptoms started, and then to look at all those and delineate what is common among those,” Thoroughman said. “And, of course, there’s a lot of commonalities; a lot of people eat the same kinds of things in our society.”

People typically become sick from E.coli two to five days after being infected.

Symptoms include diarrhea, severe stomach cramps and vomiting. Anyone experiencing these symptoms should see their doctor. Young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are most at risk for developing complications from E.coli infection.

Thoroughman said Department of Health officials are piecing together the

A rare strain of E.coli infections in Kentucky has infected dozens of people, and public health officials expect more cases. (@manjurulhaque/Twenty20) puzzle by comparing cases.

“The interesting part of this outbreak is that about half of the cases are kids, or teenagers under 18,” he said.

“And we have many reports that a lot of these kids are

very picky eaters, so they don’t tend to eat fruits and vegetables that much, so it kind of limits the romaine lettuce or the asparagus or other kinds of risk factors that might be vegetables.”

Dozens of E.coli infections also have been confirmed in Tennessee, Ohio and Georgia, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced its launching an investigation.

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for disclosing the materials.

Manning was pardoned by outgoing President Barack Obama in 2017 after spending seven years in US custody.

She is currently being held again in a US jail for refusing to testify before a secret grand jury in a case apparently related to WikiLeaks.

Assange’s seven-year stay at the Ecuadorian Embassy was motivated by his concern that he may face similarly harsh and arguably unfair prosecution by the US for his role in publishing troves of classified US documents over the years.

His legal troubles stem from an accusation by two women in Sweden, with both claiming they had a sexual encounter with Assange that was not fully consensual.

The whistleblower said the allegations were false.

Nevertheless, they yielded to the Swedish authorities who sought his extradition from the UK on “suspicion of rape, three cases of sexual abuse and unlawful compulsion.”

In December 2010, he was arrested in the UK under a European Arrest Warrant and spent time in Wandsworth Prison before being released on bail and put under house arrest.

During that time, Assange hosted a show known as ‘World Tomorrow or The Julian Assange Show’, in which he interviewed several world influencers in controversial and thought-provoking episodes.

His attempt to fight extradition ultimately failed.

In 2012, he skipped bail and fled to the Ecuadorian Embassy, which extended him protection from arrest by the British authorities. Quito

refused to release key details on communications between British and Swedish authorities that could have revealed any dealings between the UK, gave him political asylum and may be resumed if Assange Sweden, the US, and Ecuador “makes himself available.” later Ecuadorian citizenship. in the long-running Assange Assange argued that his Assange spent the debacle. La Repubblica avoidance of European law following years stranded at enforcement was necessary to journalist Stefania Maurizi the diplomatic compound, protect him from extradition to had her appeal to obtain only making sporadic documents held by the the US, where then-Attorney appearances at the embassy General Jeff Sessions said that Crown Prosecution Service window and in interviews dismissed on December 12. arresting him is a “priority.” conducted inside. His health WikiLeaks is responsible WikiLeaks was branded a has reportedly deteriorated over the years, while treatment “non-state hostile intelligence for publishing thousands of documents with sensitive service” by then-CIA head options are limited due to information from many Mike Pompeo in 2017. his inability to leave the The US government countries. Those include the Knightsbridge building.

2003 Standard Operating In 2016, a UN expert panel has been tight-lipped on Procedures manual for ruled that what was happening whether Assange would face indictment over the Guantanamo Bay, the to Assange amounted to dissemination of classified controversial detention center arbitrary detention by the material. In November 2018, in Cuba. The agency has British authorities. London also released documents nevertheless refused to revoke the existence of a secret his arrest warrant for skipping indictment targeting Assange on Scientology, one tranche was seemingly unintentionally referred to as “secret bibles” bail. Sweden dropped the from the religion founded investigation against Assange confirmed in a US court

by L. Ron Hubbard. filing for an unrelated case. in 2017, although Swedish Last year, a UK tribunal prosecutors indicated it

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Friends Of The Palm Springs Animal Shelter Honor Hugh Donaldson

Award winner-Dr. Doug Kunz, Executive Director- Gabrielle Amster, Stephen Boyd, Jeffrey Eldridge, Sonja Smith, Award winner-Hugh Donaldson and Richard Wilkes.

President-Tamara Hedges and VP Operations-Carl Johnson. Photo by Pat Krause Photo by Pat Krause

By Pam Price The Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter Annual Faux Fur Ball V was held on April 6 at the Palm Springs Air Museum. This year’s original Tiki theme ‘” Island Tails “ event attracted over 500 guests. As guests entered the Museum Tiki inspired dancers and song prevailed setting the stage for a spectacular fundraiser.

After the Silent Auction, an international buffet dinner was served in the Museum’s Hangar. Guests could select from Latin, American and Asian vegetarian specialties displayed buffet style. In other words, a slider revealed a perfectly

placed round mushroom!

The Friends focus on “responsible pet stewardship and the humane treatment of animals”. This year’s Humane Hero Award was presented to Hugh Donaldson, a life long “lover of animals” whose generosity has resulted in an impressive impact on the lives of shelter animals. The Champion for Animals Award was presented to Dr. Douglas Kunz, a founder of the Animal Emergency Clinic of the Desert and founding President of the Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter from 1996 to 2015. The Young Hero to Animals Award was presented to Nelly Valencia Carbaja, a fifteen-year-old

Palm Desert High School Student. Her mother, Ana accompanies her when she volunteers at the Shelter.

This trio of honorees exemplifies the impact The Friends has on saving the lives of our pet community. Among the life-saving solutions, the Shelter provides their lowcost public vaccine clinics, the Fix-a-Friend low-cost spay, and neuter mobile clinic and humane education; all focused on honoring responsible pet stewardship.

During 2018, a ‘banner year’the Friends fostered 778 animals providing 51,652 hours of care, 5,005 vaccinations and 3,853 pets spayed and

neutered. The thanks go to 16, 903 volunteers providing 116,903 of donated hours.

Adding to the success of the Friend’s event were this year’s sponsors. The Big Kahuna Sponsor was PetCo Foundation and the True Hoal’olu sponsor, Carl Johnson and Larry Seeger. Bryan Gallo, NBC Palm Springs served as emcee, joined by Benefit Auctioneer, Karen Sorbo.

Tamara D. Hedges, President of the Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter and Gabrielle Amster, Executive Director said: “the kindness of our community is remarkable, we work tirelessly every day to reunite lost pets

with their families and locating loving forever homes for stray and surrendered pets.“ The Friends also announced their 2020 project, Crossroads Oasis Memorial Garden, a “peaceful, serene space designed to allow all those who enter a place to honor and remember our beloved pets. Contact Judi Olivas, Development Director at jolivas@ psanimalshelter.org or call ( 760 ) 416-5718 for details.

Pam Price is Pet Companion Magazine’s travel editor

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Dezart Performs of Palm Springs Delivers a Winning Poignant Comedy/Romance

By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic Member American Theatre Critics Association Composer Burt Bacharach and lyricist Hal David said it best back in 1965 with their award-winning song “What the World Needs Now is Love Sweet Love.” That plaintive wail has been heard and echoing for eons on this weary but hopeful planet.

Love and hope are the only two constants that keep us hanging around ‘Waiting for Godot,’ so to speak, to use a mixed Samuel Beckett metaphor. One must always remember that love and being in love, or finding love and staying in love is always a work in progress. It’s hard but rewarding work.

Dezart Performs, the Palm Springs award-winning theatre group, ends its first decade of producing quality productions with a winning and poignant southern comedy written by playwright Audrey Cefaly. The play wonderfully, seamlessly and sensitively directed by Deborah Harmon is a sweet story about ‘adult romance’ south of the Mason-Dixon Line that resonates and touches its audience on many levels.

Set in the present in a small town in Alabama, we meet widow Elizabeth “Lizzy”

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Nash (a terrific Kay Capasso), and widower Jack Key (Joel Bryant in a wonderfully nuanced performance) who initially meet in the back yard of their side by side homes. Jack has purchased the house after the previous owner/ widow left the area.

Lizzie is the epitome of southern manners and hospitality engaging Jack in conversation and welcoming him to the neighborhood by delivering a freshly baked pie. Jack is pleased with his gift as well as to discover that Lizzy is also unattached.

Backyards and porches are great places to set a twohander play. The set designed

by Thomas L. Valach gives the two-character comedy plenty of space to work its magic on the audience. Professional Lighting designer Phil Murphy provides this production’s many mood-inducing moments thanks to the artistry of Murphy and sound designer and co-producer Clark Dugger, who perfectly complement each other’s theatrical technical chops.

The production’s lights and sound designs are perfectly ‘in sync’ making scene changes and transitions a great deal smoother in execution. Also, the costume designs of Barb Portinga, lend an authenticity

to laid-back southern life.

The characters’ bathrobes, nightgowns, Levi jeans, Tee shirts, and casual clothes are appropriate for the climate and changing weather.

The play features a typical southern rolling thunder and rainstorm backdrop scene designed by Dugger, lighting designer Murphy, and director Harmon. It’s a creative and effective piece of stagecraft that informs the audience of just how dedicated this splendid production team is to details. Many times it’s the small details of a production that can turn a good production into an outstanding production.

However, as good as the creative team led by director Harmon is in its attention to details and props, and they are very good; indeed, the evening belongs to actors Kay Capasso and Joel Bryant.

This is an actor’s play, and these two marvelous actors know exactly how to please an audience. Their on-stage chemistry, stamina, and pacing allows them to always be in the moment in their performances. It’s good stuff.

I mentioned earlier that “love” is always a work in progress. Well, it’s also about Lizzy and Jack, two adults, wounded by grief, wary of April 12, 2019

closeness and commitment, but perhaps, just perhaps, each is open to meeting and wondering if that illusive state we call “being in love” is once more available for them.

There are many hilarious moments in this comedy to be sure, and if one has been married, or still married or even widowed, there are smiles that will appear on one’s face, perhaps, in between a couple of tears thrown in for good measure.

Good memories never die.

They just enrich our lives.

Playwright Cefley clearly knows the ups and downs of married life as well as widowhood. Her tender, yet frustrating, at times, familiar dialogue, is spot-on once Lizzy and Jack slowly and carefully

grow toward one other. She has a great ear for the lilt and cadence of her characters speech patterns. The audience becomes fully engaged right from the get-go. We become eve-droppers, much like the garden birds who see and hear everything that takes place between Lizzy and Jack’s backyards. However, no more spoiler alerts from me. You will just have to come and see for yourself how it all turns out.

It’s a must-see production!

“Maytag Virgin” is an impressive and entertaining evening in the theatre that performs on the Pearl McManus stage of the Palm Spring’s Woman’s Club, through April 14, 2019.

For reservations and ticket information call 760-322-0179.

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On Your Toes--At The Ballet and In Politics

If you are a dance lover, check into the upcoming dance programs coming to the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

The new season ‘high kicked’ off with the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater (April 3-7, 2019). At the Saturday matinee, my husband and I attended, we (and the entire audience) were delighted by the playful “Ella” danced by Daniel Harder and Chalvar Monteiro to an Ella Fitzgerald song medley. It drew cheers from the crowd.

The program closed with “Revelations” (1960), danced to a series of spirituals like “Rock My Soul in the Bosom of Abraham” and “Sinner Man.” Next on the agenda: The Royal Ballet 7/5 to 7/7, 2019, followed by Ades & McGregor: A Dance Collaboration/ 7/12 & 7/13. The Music Center, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. (213) 972-7211.

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“Vice,” one of eight films in contention for Best Picture this past season, was written, directed and produced by Adam McKay (a writer for “Saturday Night Live” and Oscar winner for his 2015

screenplay “The Big Short).

“Vice,” a very partisan satire, leans to the left as it comically (and at times seriously) chronicles former “Vice” President Dick Cheney’s rise to power, for McKay Cheney put the vice into Vice Presidency.

In his youth Cheney (Christian Bale, nominated for best actor) drank too much and worked in a menial job before he turned his life around with the help of his very shrewd wife Lynne (Amy Adams who received her sixth Oscar nomination for her portrayal). In1968 a Congressional internship for Donald Rumsfeld (Steve Carell) put him on the road to political success.

Cheney was on his way.

Christian Bale gained 45 pounds for his role and went through hours of makeup to transform himself into the V.P. The transformation was amazing, earning the film an Oscar for Best Makeup.

Sam Rockwell received a supporting actor nomination for his endearing, often funny, portrayal of George W. Bush.

Even if you are hardcore liberal,

“Vice” you can’t help liking him.

Actual events in the film are intertwined with plenty of political satire and comedy.

For example, watching Lynne and Dick spouting Shakespearean dialogue as they talk about the joys of power in their bedroom or having a cheery waiter (Alfred Molina) describing menu delicacies that are named after torture methods used during the Iraq War. On the more serious side,

we see Cheney lovingly dealing with his two daughters as youngsters and later, while not approving of gay marriage, supporting his lesbian daughter Mary (Alison Pill). He is also hospitalized on more than one occasion for a series of heart attacks. But like the Energizer Bunny, he keeps on going.

There is a mysterious narrator (Jesse Plemons) throughout. Who he is and what he represents in Cheney’s life is only revealed

towards the end of the film.

“Vice” is now available on DVD. Extra features include commentary from the cast members and director McKay, deleted scenes and more.

Other Oscar nominees on DVD include Oscar winner “Green Book,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “BlackKKlansman.” “The Favourite,” “Black Panther” and “A Star Is Born.”

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING & NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will conduct a Public Hearing to consider an appeal (AP 01-19) of the Planning Commission’s decision to approve the applications for the development of a new 20,000 square foot grocery store. Applications include: 1) A Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project; and, 2) Development Permit (DP 06-18); and, 3) Design Review (DR 04-18); and, 4) Conditional Use Permit (CUP 05-18); and, 5) Sign Variance (SVAR 03-18); and, 6) Tentative Parcel Map No. 37571. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: TuesdayMay 7th, 2019 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): Appeal No. 0119 (and appeal of applications Development Permit No. 06-18, Design Review No. 04-18, Conditional Use Permit No. 05-18, Sign Variance No. 03-18, Tentative Parcel Map No. 37571. LOCATION: The project is located on the west side of Palm Drive across from Park Lane in the Commercial Neighborhood (C-N) Zoning District. (APN: 656-020-034).

APPLICANTS/APPELANTS: Robert Garcia, Gary Garcia, Maria Bermudez, & Victor Elizalde PROPOSAL: The appellants have filed a request to appeal the decision of the Planning Commission to the City Council regarding the approval of the proposed discount grocery store (Grocery Outlet).

The appellants claim that the findings of fact for the Resolution of Convenience & Necessity were in error, and that the Mitigated Negative Declaration did not adequately assess the noise impacts of the project.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 15072 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Statutes & Guidelines, an Initial Study/Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared 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 therefore prepared a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration. The Initial Study has been accepted by the City and reflects the independent judgement of the City. The site is not known to be on the Hazardous Waste list compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 On May 7th, 2019, the City Council, 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. The public comment period began on February 18, 2019 and concluded on March 12, 2019. However, staff will accept public comments during the appeal process, and up until (the date of the hearing) on May 7th, 2019 at 3:00 PM. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear at the public hearing or 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: Scott Taschner Mailing Address Community Development Department 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 256 Email: HYPERLINK “mailto:staschner@cityofdhs.org” staschner@cityofdhs.org 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 HYPERLINK “mailto:jsoriano@cityofdhs.org” 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. Publish April 12, 2019 DSW19-5056

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ert to allow for development of the site with mixed commercial uses along the Palm Drive frontage and a high-end RV storage facility in the back (the middle and eastern portion of the site). ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Pursuant to Section 15070 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Statutes & Guidelines, an Initial Study/Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) has been prepared 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 therefore prepared a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration. The Initial Study / Draft MND has been accepted by the City and reflects the independent judgement of the City. On May 7th, 2019, the City Council, at the public hearing or during deliberations, may approve, deny, 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.

All 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 public comment period for the draft MND began on April 11, 2019 and will conclude on May 7th, 2019 at 2:00 PM. QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: Contact Person:Scott Taschner Mailing Address Community Development Department 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 256 Email: HYPERLINK “mailto:staschner@cityofdhs.org” staschner@ cityofdhs.org. 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 HYPERLINK “mailto:jsoriano@cityofdhs.org” 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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tors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of RONALD RAY DAVIS. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by TROY WILLIAM WELCH in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that TROY WILLIAM WELCH be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 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: APRIL 25, 2019 at 8:45AM in Dept.PS3 located at 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262.

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 personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250.

A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner:TROY WILLIAM WELCH, 1700 GOUGH STREET #308, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109 (209) 559-4440. Publish April 10, 12, 17, 2019. DSW19-1090

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: William Dennis Stolbach CASE NO. PRIN1802138 (PRIN1802011) To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE or both, of: William Dennis Stolbach A PETITION OF: RONALD RAY DAVIS CASE NO. PRIN1900317 FOR PROBATE has been filed by Leticia Esparza in To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent credi- the Superior Court of California, County of RIVER-

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SIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Leticia Esparza be appointed As personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 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 on 05/02/2019 at 8:45AM in Dept PS3 located at 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262. 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 personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court If you are a person interested In the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Petitioner Pro Per Leticia Esparza 80635 Lafayette Ct., Indio CA 92201 (760) 899-0792 Published: 4/5, 4/12, 4/19/2019. DSW19-5053 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. PSC 1902120, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92263, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. DEBORAH ELLEN ROSENTHAL filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a.

Present Name DEBORAH ELLEN ROSENTHAL to Proposed Name: DEBORAH ELLEN MARS. 2.THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described

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above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: MAY 29, 2019 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: PS4, b. The address of the court is: 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, County of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): DESERT STAR WEEKLY 13279 PALM DRIVE SUITE 5, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Dated: APRIL 02, 2019 Judge of the Superior Court, Publish April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019. DSW19-5052 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: MONTES PROPERTY INSPECTIONS & INNOVATIONS, 82021 CALICO AVE., INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County. Full name of registrant ALBERT CHRISTOPEHER MONTES, 82021 CALICO AVE, INDIO, CA 92201. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/15/2019. 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: ALBERT CHRISTOPEHER MONTES. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on MARCH 15, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201903917. 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 PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2019. DSW19-5055 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: JORGE’S GARDENING SERVICE, 83-468 IXTAPA AVE, COACHELLA, CA 92236.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant Jorge-Hernandez, 83-468 IXTAPA AVE, COACHELLA, CA 92236. Business is conducted by: Individual.

Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING & NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will conduct a Public Hearing to consider 1) a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the My Desert Garage project, and applications for 2) Zone Map Amendment No. 02-18; and 3) General Plan Amendment No 03-18. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday May 7th, 2019 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): Zone Map Amendment No. 02-18 & General Plan Amendment No. 03-18 LOCATION: The 84.66-acre project site consists of five parcels which are generally bounded

by Dillon Road to the north, undeveloped property and Avenida Manzana to the east, 18th Avenue, and a residence to the south, and Palm Drive to the west.

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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: Jorge- -Hernandez.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on FEBRUARY 22, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-20192646. 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 PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish March 22, 29, 2019, APRIL 5, 12, 2019. DSW19-5051 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: LIFESTYLES NUTRITION CENTER, 74943 HWY 111, INDIAN WELLS, CA 92210.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant GAYLA SUE FALLIS SHAFER, 74943 US HWY 111, INDIAN WELLS, CA 92210. Business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2014. 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: GAYLA SUE FALLIS SHAFER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on FEBRUARY 25, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-20192725. 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 PROFESSIONAL CODE).

Publish March 22, 29, 2019, APRIL 5, 12, 2019.

DSW19-5050 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: NO MORE SILENCE, 6266 PONTE VERDE CIRCLE, BANNING, CA 92220. Riverside County 300 HIGHLAND SPRINGS, UNIT C6 286, BANNING, CA 92220. Full name of registrant CATCH THE VISION, SPIRIT OF GOD INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES, 300 HIGHLAND SPRINGS AVENUE UNIT C-6 286, BANNING, CA 92220.

Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on. 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: CATHY LYNN EDMONDSON, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on FEBRUARY 25, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-20192738. 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 PROFESSIONAL CODE).

Publish March 22, 29, 2019, APRIL 5, 12, 2019.

DSW19-5047 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: UNDER THE PALMS HANDYMAN SERVICE, 77 RHONDA AVE, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County. Full name of registrant VICTOR EZEQUIEL VALDEZ QUEVEDO, 77 RHONDA AVE, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262.

Business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on. 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: VICTOR EZEQUIEL VALDEZ QUEVEDO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on FEBRUARY 25, 2019.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201902704. 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

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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 PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish March 22, 29, 2019, APRIL 5, 12, 2019. DSW19-5046 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: V.R. HANDYMAN, 16540 VIA MONTANA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: VICTOR HUGO RAMOS, 16540 VIA MONTANA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on. 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: VICTOR HUGO RAMOS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on MARCH 18, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201908/4002. 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 PROFESSIONAL CODE).

Publish March 22, 29, 2019, APRIL 5, 12, 2019.

DSW19-5045 T.S. No.: 2018-02926-CA A.P.N.:663-222-006-7 Property Address: 13955 United Road, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. 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: 본첨부문서에정보요약서 가있습니다NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTOTALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIPLƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/04/1998. 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. Trustor: R.L. Johnson and Ella Johnson husband and wife as joint tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 08/13/1998 as Instrument No. 339383 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, Date of Sale: 05/15/2019 at 09:30 AM Place of Sale: THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRWAY TO THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA 92882 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 49,897.35 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE TRUSTEE 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, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: 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 as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 13955 United Road, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 A.P.N.: 663-222006-7 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. 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 thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, 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 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: $ 49,897.35.

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to

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bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. 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 of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S 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 this 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 (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site HYPERLINK “http://www.altisource.com/” http://www. altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2018-02926-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. Date: April 5, 2019 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www. altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Publish April 12, 19, 26, 2019. DSW19-5054 T.S. No. 069777-CA APN: 638-182-016-9 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 2/24/2016.

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 5/8/2019 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 2/26/2016, as Instrument No. 2016- 0076561, and later modified by a Loan Modification Agreement recorded on 04/18/2017 as Instrument 2017-0155462, and later modified by a Loan Modification Agreement recorded on 11/08/2017 as Instrument 2017-0468985, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: ROY F. SPRINGER, A SINGLE MAN 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: AUCTION. COM ROOM, 2410 WARDLOW ROAD #104, CORONA, CA 92880 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: 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: 9585 SAN RAFAEL DR DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92240-1819 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 expens-

Public Hearing on Millionaires Tax

By Desert Star Staff BOSTON – A public hearing today in Massachusetts will focus on a bill that would create a “millionaires’ tax” to fund transportation and public education. Known as the Fair Share Amendment, it would create a four percent state tax on the portion of a person’s income above one million dollars.

Winchester Democrat Jason Lewis introduced the Senate version of this bill. While the House Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday didn’t issue any broad new taxes as part of its 2020 state budget plan, Lewis thinks the Legislature still will vote for this bill.

“It’s also about which taxes you are considering increasing and who pays those taxes,” says Lewis. “Our middle class in Massachusetts is tapped out. That’s why the Fair Share Amendment

has so much support.”

Last year, the Fair Share Amendment passed the Legislature and was expected to be on the November ballot.

But in June, the amendment was ruled unconstitutional because it both imposed a tax and stipulated where the funding was going.

Now, a legislative version of the amendment – which Lewis says meets the constitutional requirements – is being heard by state lawmakers. Lewis wants to figure out how to fund the state’s unmet needs in education and transportation – which some estimate are underfunded by at least $1 to $2 billion a year.

“It would raise a substantial amount of new revenue to support these needs, and it would raise the revenue in a fair and progressive way so that the additional tax burden would not fall on working families,” says Lewis.

Lewis says the bill could raise about $2 billion a year in new revenue.

Danielle Seltzer is a teacher at Amherst Regional High School. Seltzer supports

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es 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: $179,806.18 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 or its predecessor 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 (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION. COM, using the file number assigned to this case 069777-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: (800) 280-2832 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 Publish March 29, 2019, April 5, 12, 2019 DSW19-5049 T.S. No. 076709-CA APN: 682-170-066-0 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 9/18/2007.

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 4/23/2019 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 9/28/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0609588, , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: SHERI LANE REMS, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY 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

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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: In front of the Corona Civic Center, 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: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 26 LAKE SHORE DRIVE RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270 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: $318,380.46 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 or its predecessor 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 1-866-539-4173 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.SERVICELINKAUCTION. COM, using the file number assigned to this case 076709-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: 1-866-539-4173 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 Publish March 29, 2019, April 5, 12, 2019 DSW19-5048

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Teenagers Introduce Green New Deal Legislation

By Desert Star Staff ST. PAUL, Minn. – Led by a group of teenagers, Minnesota lawmakers are set to introduce a Green New Deal-style bill, inspired by the federal resolution of the same name unveiled in February.

Under the bill, Minnesota utilities would be required to provide 100% carbon-free power to customers in the next decade. Minnesota’s lawmakers enlisted young people to help craft the bill, including Mia DiLorenzo, a freshman at Edina High School.

DiLorenzo is part of the group Minnesota Can’t Wait and believes climate change is the single greatest threat to her generation.

“I know that we kind of all get caught up in the drama of national politics, but we forget that a lot of the change happens on the local and state level, so if we

start pushing for large change within our communities, that can all add up to a greater movement,” says DiLorenzo.

Despite its reputation for bitterly cold winters, a report in January showed Minnesota is one of the fastest warming states in the country due to climate change. Scientists say Minnesota’s winters are warming at a rate 13 times faster than its summers.

Minnesota’s Green New Deal legislation to address climate change is being touted as the first youth-led effort of its kind on a state level. Tiger Worku is a senior at South High School in Minneapolis and says the legislation should be taken seriously as a starting point because it’s the only proposal on the table.

“The price of inaction is going to be way more than the price to take action,” says Worku. “That’s why I don’t

Minnesota youths met with Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday to discuss climate issues and the need for immediate action after helping introduce statewide Green New Deal legislation. (courtesy Devon Cupery) think that people saying it’s too radical or too visionary have any real basis.”

The bill would require Minnesota to report on

strategies to mitigate greenhouse-gas emissions associated with sectors such as agriculture and transportation. The legislation

is sponsored by a pair of Minneapolis Democrats, state Representative Frank Hornstein, and Senator Scott Dibble.

Legislation Improving Hospital Patient Safety Passes Senate Health Committee

SB 227 Supported by Broad Coalition of Patient, Labor and Consumer Advocates

By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO – Legislation authored

by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) that will protect patient safety and reinforce nurse staffing ratio requirements passed from the Senate Health Committee on Wednesday.

With the goal of enhancing patient safety in hospitals, Senate Bill 227 would require the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to conduct unannounced visits to hospitals to inspect for compliance with nurse staffing requirements. The measure empowers CDPH to enforce the nurse staffing ratios by fining hospitals that repeatedly create unsafe conditions for patient care.

In 1999, Governor Gray Davis signed into law Assembly Bill 394, the nation’s first law mandating nurse-to-patient ratios in California. In 2004, regulations implementing AB 394 went into effect, which set the minimum ratio of nurses to patient by unit, including one-to-one in operating rooms and one-to-five in general medical-surgical units. Enforced by CDPH, these ratios are outlined in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. Though these ratios are mandated by law, some hospitals repeatedly violate staffing requirements. From 2008 to 2017, there were 634 out-of-ratio deficiencies reported to CDPH. “When hospitals do not follow nurse-to-patient staffing ratios, patients can

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be seriously injured or even die,” Senator Leyva said. “SB 227 will help to ensure that hospitals meet the letter of the law and prioritize patient safety at all times. When hospitals repeatedly ignore nurse staffing ratios, CDPH should have the ability to fine those facilities so that they do not continue to jeopardize the safety of patients.”

Now advancing to the Senate Appropriations Committee for consideration, SB 227 is jointly sponsored

by SEIU California, SEIU Local 121RN and United Nurses Associations of California / Union of Health Care Professionals (UNAC /

UHCP). It is also supported by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, California Labor Federation, California Nurses Association/ National Nurses United, California Professional Firefighters, California School Employees Association, California School Nurses Organization, California Teamsters Public Affairs Council, Congress of California Seniors, Consumer Attorneys of California, Engineers and Scientists of California Local 20, International Longshore and Warehouse Union, Local 13 and San Francisco AIDS Foundation.

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