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‘Time to end America’s longest war’
By Desert Star Staff US President Joe Biden has officially announced that American troops will leave Afghanistan by September, ending the 20-year conflict.
The pullout will miss the May 1 deadline the US agreed to in the Taliban’s peace treaty. “We cannot continue the cycle of extending or expanding our military
presence in Afghanistan, hoping to create the ideal conditions for our withdrawal, expecting a different result,” Biden said on Wednesday afternoon. “I am now the
fourth US president to preside over an American troop presence in Afghanistan. Two Republicans. Two Democrats. I will not pass this responsibility on to a fifth.”
“It is time to end America’s longest war. It is time for American troops to come home.”
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California’s McCloud River Among “Most Endangered” in the U.S.
By Suzanne Potter REDDING, Calif. - The 2021 top 10 list of America’s “Most Endangered Rivers” is out - and the McCloud River in Shasta County is number seven. The report from the group American Rivers noted that the McCloud is threatened by a 40-year-old plan revived by the Trump administration to raise the Shasta Dam by more than 18 feet. Caleen Sisk, chief of the Winnemem Wintu tribe, said that would flood 5,000 acres upstream on the McCloud and drown 39 sites sacred to her people. “Winnemum Wintu people still go to the ceremonies and go to the sacred places to pray and
carry on the traditions,” she said. “We’ve lived there for thousands of years, and so we have very deep-rooted connections to the river.” The tribe takes its name, Winnemem, from the original name of the McCloud River. The Shasta Dam finished in 1945, creates a reservoir that supplies water to the Central Valley. Supporters of raising the dam’s height have said it would create more water storage and generate additional power. Environmental groups have noted that the dam also obstructs the native salmon population. Continues on Page 2
‘Chief Caleen Sisk of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe opposes efforts to raise the Shasta Dam and enlarge the reservoir because it would flood her tribe’s ancestral lands. (Winnemem Wintu Tribe)
6 Reasons to Start a Home Healthcare Career After Age 50 By Desert Star Staff With unemployment rates nearly twice as high as their pre-pandemic levels reported in February 2020, the prospect of starting a new career after age 50 may seem unrealistic. However, industry experts say that it’s actually a great time for those in this age bracket to consider making the leap. “Whether you’re inspired by the healthcare heroes helping patients on the COVID-19 frontlines or you’re looking to take control over your career and future, the recession-proof home healthcare industry may be right for you,” says Jennifer Sheets, president and chief executive officer of Interim HealthCare Inc., which is actively recruiting caregivers nationwide. Here are six reasons to consider home healthcare at this point in your career: 1. To boost happiness. The pandemic has created new sources of stress and unhappiness for many people. Your career is one area of your life where you can take back some control. And the right career can actually make you happier. Research from
The University of Chicago shows that jobs that help and serve others are linked to the most satisfaction.
2. To stay sharp. Brains are like muscles -- they have to be used to stay fit. A change in career flexes your brain “muscles” by encouraging you to learn new things, step out of your comfort zone and stay challenged. Medical experts also believe that staying cognitively active may even reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. With a home healthcare career, every day is different, offering a diverse array of experiences that use every facet of your skillset. 3. To make extra money. In uncertain economic times, earning extra money can make a big difference for nearly every family, and home care careers often allow you to bring in extra income in a way that aligns with your schedule and priorities. 4. To meet new people. Loneliness is tied to depression and anxiety, and it can even have negative impacts on heart health.
Unfortunately, the pandemic has exacerbated this issue for many people. A new career that requires getting out and interacting with new people can alleviate some of this. 5. To make a difference. With headlines touting healthcare heroes, you may be feeling the pull toward a career that allows you to give back. Helping individuals who can’t (or shouldn’t) go out due to a high risk of
COVID-19 complications is a valuable way to make a difference in your community. 6. To mix things up. There are job opportunities in home healthcare available for people of all backgrounds. However, for those already working in healthcare, this is a path offering an opportunity to get back to the heart of caregiving by providing personalized care to patients, with all the flexibility and
autonomy that go with it. To learn more about the industry and explore job opportunities available through Interim HealthCare, which has been connecting individuals to rewarding opportunities that advance their career for more than 50 years, visit ihcmadeforthis.com. Time for the next chapter in your career? Consider whether home healthcare is the right step for you. StatePoint
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like Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, as the first Native Amy Souers Kober, American Cabinet secretary American Rivers’ vice president in U.S. history, to reject the for communication, said she’d plan to make the Shasta Dam
taller and enlarge its reservoir. “We need the Biden administration to do what’s right here,” Kober said. “It does not make any sense
further to damage this river and the tribe’s sacred sites when there are better, available, more cost-effective water-supply solutions.”
The report and a related petition are on the American Rivers website, and the tribal efforts to stop the project are online at run4salmon.org.
Foundations: Advancing Equity Also Requires an Inward Look
While well-intentioned, the philanthropic sector has faced criticism in recent years, including claims of colorblind grantmaking. (Adobe Stock) By Desert Star Staff The world of philanthropy isn’t immune from the need to improve workplace culture as society demands
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more significant equity. One Minnesota organization is among those enacting changes in light of the pandemic and racial reckoning.
Improving communities and helping to foster social justice are common missions for nonprofits. Some groups have said April 16, 2021
that their internal operations must reflect their values to stay true to their work. Nadege Souvenir, senior vice president for operations and learning at the Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundations, said an example includes their information-technology department asking outside vendors to update language routinely seen on staff computer screens that could be deemed offensive. “Some of the language used in spam vendors ‘black-listing,’ ‘white listing’ - is unnecessarily racist language,” she said. The foundation also has changed its recruiting practices, including no longer having a college degree requirement for all job postings. Philanthropic groups also have faced criticism from smaller nonprofits over demanding grant applications that restrict spending. Souvenir noted that the foundation has responded in the last year by opening up more funding for operating expenses. Demetric Duckett,
managing director of Living Cities, a collaboration of 19 of the world’s largest foundations and financial institutions, acknowledged that staff diversity still is a challenge in this sector that must be addressed. “If you’re going to be able to create solutions,” he said, “you have to ask how can you figure out problems in situations that aren’t familiar to you?” He suggested that having a more diverse staff with different perspectives can help foundations address community-level issues without being out of touch. Living Cities has prioritized anti-racism training for its board members, allowing them to share the findings with the groups they oversee. Disclosure: The Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundations contribute to our fund for reporting on Education, Health Issues, Human Rights/Racial Justice, Social Justice. Source: Mike Moen
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CA Lawmakers Tackle Energy, Environmental Justice Issues
By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Two bills to combat pollution from the oil and gas industry will get hearings today in Sacramento, but clean-air advocates say they don’t quite go far enough. The state Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water will consider Senate Bill 47, which would greatly expand the funding for plugging old wells. Carmen Ramirez, Ventura County Supervisor, said the abandoned sites are a threat to public health. “Abandoned wells could leach into the ground and potentially hurt our ability to drink the water that we depend on,”
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Ramirez contended. The committee will also consider Senate Bill 467, which would halt new permits for fracking starting next year and ban it altogether as of 2027. It also would require a 2,500-foot setback between oil and gas facilities and homes, schools and hospitals. Opponents of the bill say it could result in higher gas prices and cost industry jobs. Ramirez argued environmental justice must take priority. “It’s pollution, and it’s only in these poor communities of color that have to suck up all the dirty air and deal with any leaks or potential explosions,” Ramirez pointed out. “And it’s just time for us to provide a healthier environment.” Monica Brown, Solano County Supervisor, said the bill should include funds to monitor the air quality in the communities downwind of the refineries, primarily
A state Senate committee considers two bills today to reduce air and water pollution from oil and gas facilities. (Leonid Ikan/Adobestock) near Bakersfield, Long Beach, and the Bay Area. “It is apparent that these refineries are focused on their bottom line, not the health and well-being of the
communities they are located in,” Brown asserted. “I call upon our state leaders to limit emissions from refineries.” Advocates complain much of what the refineries
produce is exported overseas because domestic demand for petroleum products has been going down for decades. Source: Suzanne Potter
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House. In the same place, President George W. Bush Biden said the “final announced Afghanistan’s withdrawal” will begin on May invasion in 2001, following 1 – the deadline by which the the September 11 terrorist US was supposed to complete attacks blamed on Al-Qaeda. the pullout under the terms After the speech, Biden of the 2020 Doha agreement is scheduled to visit Arlington between Washington and National Cemetery and pay the Taliban – and end by his respects to soldiers September 11, at the latest. who died in that war. Both the date of the The announcement was withdrawal and the venue previewed on Tuesday by a of the announcement was senior administration official, so calculated to be symbolic. it doesn’t come as a surprise. Biden spoke from the NATO members have already Treaty Room of the White started drawing up plans for
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leaving as well, as they are dependent on US infrastructure and bases and could not stay in Afghanistan by themselves. The decision was quickly slammed by neoconservatives – who had backed Biden’s 2020 candidacy – as well as by some Republicans, who joined Democrats last year in blocking President Donald Trump’s attempt to pull the troops out of Afghanistan long before the May deadline. Attempting to address their concerns, Biden said the US would “keep assisting
the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces,” who “continue to fight valiantly on behalf of their country and defend the Afghan people, at great cost,” and support “peace talks between the government of Afghanistan and the Taliban, facilitated by the UN.” On Tuesday, the Taliban said they would not attend any negotiations so long as foreign troops remain on Afghanistan’s soil. Biden argued that the war’s objective – to root out Al-Qaeda and prevent further terrorist attacks against the US – was accomplished by 2011 when Osama Bin Laden was tracked down and killed in Pakistan. Today, he said, there were US troops there who weren’t even born in 2001. “War in Afghanistan was never meant to be a multigenerational undertaking.” According to Biden, his trip to Afghanistan as Barack Obama’s vice-president convinced him that the US “could not create or sustain a durable Afghan government” by force. Some 300,000 current members of the Afghan security forces are funded entirely by Washington.
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For Mental-Health Concerns, College Students Turn to Faculty
By Desert Star Staff Emotional distress among college students is on the rise, and a new report says faculty members want more mental-health training to help those who may be in crisis. In the survey of a dozen college campuses, 87% of faculty think student mental health has worsened since the pandemic began. However, only half said they’d have a good idea of how to recognize and help a student in mental or emotional distress. Psychologist Dr. Carrissa Phipps of Middletown said that intuition is vital to get students proper care. “Sometimes, a faculty member is that first person a student might disclose that they’re struggling to, or the faculty member might be seeing that change in behavior, motivation,” she said. “So, they can be a great source to help refer students to support.” In the survey, 73% of instructors said they’d like to have some training in student
mental health. Phipps said that college administrators would need to prioritize their school budgets to make that happen in Connecticut. Phipps served on the Connecticut General Assembly’s Mental Health in Higher Education Task Force, which delivered its recommendations in February 2020. She said she thinks mental health is a priority in Connecticut higher education but said COVID-19 had complicated the work. “But I think that they’re navigating it in a whole new world,” she said, “and I think that the only thing that might change is that there would be more mention and support for implementing telehealth services.” Other task force recommendations include schools making a thorough assessment of their mentalhealth resources, increased promotion of those services to students, forming a mental-health coalition,
According to a new report by the Marie Christie Foundation, one in five college faculty members has had one-on-one discussions with students about that student’s mental well-being. (Adobe Stock) and implementing crisismanagement policies. About one in five faculty members said helping students in emotional distress weighs on their mental health as well. Phipps, who also is an adjunct professor at the University of Hartford,
said mindfulness is vital. “Balancing that generosity with students, and being able to meet them where they are, and recognize that this is a tough time for all of us, while also setting boundaries and expectations,” she said. “I think that that has just
Smart Ways to Keep Travel Spending in Check
Photo courtesy of Getty Images By Desert Star Staff With more people getting vaccinated, many are looking forward to reuniting with loved ones and making up for lost vacation time. However, budget is often a primary concern when planning a trip. To help make your money go further, consider these tips from the travel experts at Vrbo. Explore a new destination: With pent up travel demand, many popular travel destinations have already been booked months in advance. Instead of visiting traditionally popular locales, consider an under-the-radar destination like Cherry Log, Georgia; Bella Vista, Arkansas; or Slade, Kentucky, which all offer scenic views and outdoor adventures. Before booking, check for any travel advisories or restrictions for your destination. Be flexible with dates: Rather than selecting your
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dates first and finding a destination that works for your selected date range, choose a destination then see what accommodations are available. For example, doing an undated search through a vacation rental company like Vrbo can yield a wider selection for a particular destination, including some budget-friendly options. After selecting your lodging, check the dates to determine when it’s available or most affordable and plan your trip accordingly. Fly on off-peak days or times: If flying to your destination is necessary and you’re not on a tight schedule, being flexible with the time of day you fly, the number of stops or having a longer layover can translate to a more affordable price. Generally, flying earlier in the week or later in the day is less expensive than flying closer to the weekend or taking the first flight out.
Book now, pay later: When securing lodging and other amenities like rental cars, you can often book your reservations without paying the
full amount up front. Whether you simply place a deposit at the time of booking and pay the rest upon arrival or split the total cost into monthly payments, this type of option can provide an added level of flexibility when budgeting for and planning your trip. Book accommodations that offer length-of-stay discounts: These days, remote work and school allows for flexibility while traveling, and there are discounts to be found if you choose to stay for longer than just a few nights. In fact, some vacation rental hosts offer discounts for new listings or week- or monthlong stays. Vacation rental companies like Vrbo allows travelers to use filters to find discounted properties when searching for a place to stay. Look for free activities: If you research your destination
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Community Colleges Seek Return of Students Post-COVID
By Suzanne Potter SACRAMENTO, Calif. -Community colleges nationwide are bracing for another drop in enrollment this year, especially
among students of color. Data from the National College Attainment Network shows only about 55% of high school seniors have applied
for federal financial aid. And the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center reported in 2020, firsttime enrollment was down
13% overall and almost 20% among Latino students. Paul Fiest, Vice Chancellor for Communications and Marketing at California Community Colleges, said the pandemic has severely disrupted potential students’ lives. “Many of our students are facing challenges with losing their jobs, having lower wages, having to care for their children as they’re being homeschooled,” Fiest explained. Fiest noted in California, fall community college enrollment dropped by 11% overall from 2019 to 2020, but 12% for Latino students, 16% for African Americans, and a whopping 22% for Native American students. And he pointed out schools lost twice
as many men as women. The most recent stimulus package includes millions for colleges to re-engage the student population. Fiest added a chunk of money is targeted for direct aid to students. “And there’s also some funding available for emergency grants for students,” Fiest reported. “That can help pay for things like childcare, transportation, technical assistance.” Colleges hope the dip in enrollment is temporary and will rebound as the economy recovers from COVID. Students can find a wealth of information on financial aid and other programs at stayenrolled.com and icanaffordcollege.com.
Latinos: We’re Being Overlooked in Vaccination Outreach By Mike Moen Coronavirus vaccinations now are open to all Iowa adults age 16 and older. Still, Latinos amplify concern about overcoming barriers to access, and they’re asking state and federal leaders to improve outreach. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health, fewer than 2% of doses administered have gone to Latinos, while nearly 80% have gone to whites. Joe Enriquez Henry, state political director for the Iowa League of United Latin American Citizens, said he feels the overall effort has been geared toward personal access, which doesn’t help minority groups. “This is not rocket science,” he said. “They should not be placing the responsibility upon community members to get access, to find out how to access.” He said he feels there should be more culturally appropriate outreach in places such as grocery stores. Henry
said Latino communities face many disadvantages, including lack of information in languages other than English and technology gaps to sign up for appointments online. The state health department did not respond to a request for comment before the deadline, but it does have a multilingual COVID-19 phone line. Nola Aigner Davis is public information director for the Polk County Health Department, where 21% of the state’s Latino population resides. She said she hadn’t heard direct complaints from advocacy groups about vaccination access. She noted that they are working with these communities to get around barriers -- “language barriers, transportation barriers, any type of barriers that would impede them from getting the vaccine.” But Henry said he feels there’s room for improvement from all government levels, including how to better assist undocumented immigrants in
As states begin to release data related to COVID vaccinations, more reports indicate access issues, as some racial groups are receiving the shots at much lower rates than white residents. (Adobe Stock) the vaccination effort. Public health officials around the United States have said this group is eligible, but Henry noted a key obstacle. “What we see at a lot of these places where the vaccination is provided,” he said, “a government ID plus
a Social Security number has to be provided.” He said he sees some relief in that meat-processing companies have stepped up vaccination efforts for employees. However, he added, many Latinos are self-employed, which
limits access to employerprovided information. Disclosure: League of United Latin American Citizens - Council 307 contributes to our fund for reporting on Civic Engagement, Human Rights/ Racial Justice, Immigrant Issues, Social Justice.
Americans name racism, video games & cable news as reasons behind shootings By Desert Star Staff A new poll has found that most Americans are blaming mass shootings in the US on easy access to guns and racism, but a significant portion also put networks like Fox News and CNN at fault. Asked “how much do you blame each of the following for mass shootings?” in the wide-ranging Politico/Morning Consult poll, 69% and 67% pointed to “racism” and “easy access to guns,” respectively, as popular choices. For Fox News, 34% of respondents put “a lot” of, www.desertstarweekly.com
or “some blame” for, mass shootings on the network, while 16% put “not much” but some blame on the network. Another 24% said CNN bears “a lot” of, or “some blame” for, mass shootings, while another 18% said it only has some responsibility. As is typical in polling, the numbers change when broken down by political affiliation, with 47% of Democrats blaming Fox News versus 29% of Independents, but only 18% of Republicans. Meanwhile, 32% of Republicans similarly
blame CNN versus 20% of Independents and the same for Democrats. More significantly held at fault are things like violent video games (52% putting “a lot” or “some” blame on them) and access to mental health services (76%). The poll also found an appetite among respondents for at least some gun control measures, with 57% saying they “strongly support” background checks on all gun purchases, 51% strongly supporting mandatory threeday waiting periods, and April 16, 2021
58% showing the same support for banning the purchasing of firearms by individuals convicted of violent misdemeanors. Another 49% strongly support a national
database tracking gun purchases and ownership. The poll was conducted among nearly 2,000 people and had a margin of error of plus or minus 2%.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS MODDISH CUSTOMS, 36135 CATHEDRAL CANYON, UNIT 3, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County. Full name of registrant ALEX-LOPEZ, 11818 MORNING STAR DR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has yet to transact business under the fictitious business 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 ALEX LOPEZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on April 06, 2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202104417. 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., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish April 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021. DSW21-5058 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS PORTER & PLUNK, 3500 E TACHEVAH DR STE E, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County. Full name of registrant JOHN CHARLES GILMER, JR, 2024 S TULARE DR, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2013. 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 JOHN CHARLES GILMER, JR. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on March 30, 2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202104005. 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., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish April 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 DSW21-5052 T.S. No.: 9462-4817 TSG Order No.: 191106713 A.P.N.: 625-203-020-2 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/03/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED
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By Desert Star Staff Science influences many aspects of daily life in countless ways. It also helps shape the development of life skills from an early age. As children learn to communicate, think critically, make predictions and form opinions based on their observations, they are developing science skills that will last a lifetime. Through its “Wonder of Science” initiative celebrating bringing innovation to kitchen tables for 100 years, Wonder Bread is helping to support ongoing scientific learning for students across America. In partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org and Emily Calandrelli, an American science communicator, MIT engineer and co-executive producer and host of “Emily’s Wonder Lab” on Netflix, the bread manufacturer is donating $100,000 to provide U.S. middle and high schools with supplies and equipment for science education and presenting an online series of science experiments for students. Allowing children to put those science-based skills to the test at home can be both simple and fun. Whether you head outside to identify clouds and species of animals or work on crafts indoors, there are plenty of everyday learning scenarios that allow parents to get hands-on with their children’s education. Bake Together: Baking can be a fun (and tasty) way to introduce scientific experimentation by following
a recipe to see how the ingredients react together – or with too much or too little of a certain ingredient – and testing the end product against the desired results. As recipes are mixed, heated and cooled, baking introduces a variety of chemical reactions, including water evaporation, caramelization, browning and more.
Conduct Experiments with Everyday Supplies: Special tools and equipment aren’t necessary for discovering and fostering a love of science or conducting your own experiments. By using household items you may already have on hand and following a few simple instructions from Calandrelli, you can create your own homemade rockets or inflate a balloon. “Getting kids excited about science and interested in how it affects our lives every day is the best part of what I do,” Calandrelli said. “Joining Wonder Bread to spread that message of wonder not just through my show but directly into classrooms is a fantastic opportunity. I can’t wait to share my love of science.” Start a Garden: One of the best ways to introduce children to a variety of plant species and the process through which they grow is to grow your own garden. Start by letting the kids pick some plants or vegetables that germinate and produce a crop quickly such as carrots or petunias then choose a location to
PUBLIC NOTICE
April 16, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE
AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 03/14/2006 as Document No.: 2006-0181443, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by: JOHN F.K. TRUMP, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by 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). 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, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 05/05/2021 at 9:00 AM Sale Location: Sale will be held at AUCTION.COM- Auction.com Room, 2410 Wardlow Road #111, Corona, CA 92880 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 74111 COVERED WAGON TRAIL, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 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 in an “AS IS” condition, 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 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, to-wit: $600,808.91 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. 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
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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 1-800-280-2832 or visit this internet website, www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case T.S.# 9462-4817. 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 website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 855-976-3916, or visit this internet website https://tracker.auction.com/sb1079/, using the file number assigned to this case T.S.# 9462-4817 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. 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. NBS Default Services, LLC 14841 Dallas Parkway, Suite 425 Dallas, TX 75254 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.auction.com or Call: 1-800-280-2832. NBS Default Services, LLC, Tim Gaynor, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0373541 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 04/09/2021, 04/16/2021, 04/23/2021 DSW21-5062
BALLOON ON A BOTTLE Courtesy of Emily Calandrelli on behalf of Wonder Bread 2 tablespoons dry yeast 1 tablespoon sugar 2-3 tablespoons lukewarm water 1 large mouth, glass pint bottle 1 party balloon In cup, stir yeast, sugar and water. Using funnel, pour mixture into bottle. Add more water as needed to push mixture through bottleneck. Quickly stretch balloon over mouth of bottle. Observe bubbles in yeast mixture and watch balloon inflate. Inflation can take 1030 minutes, depending on mixture.
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Courtesy of Emily Calandrelli on behalf of Wonder Bread Film canister Water 1/2 effervescent antacid tablet Plate Watch or timer plant. Test and prepare the soil then plant your seeds and water as needed. Visit wonderbread. com for more information. Family Features
In film canister, add water until it’s one-quarter full. Add half effervescing antacid tablet to film canister and quickly snap on lid. Place film canister rocket on plate on ground, lid down. Stand back and use watch or timer to count down until launch.
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Volunteers are being sought by Partners Against Violence, formerly known as Morongo Basin Sexual Assault Services. A few minutes of your ?me can help someone take back years of their life. Every two minutes; another woman, man, or child is sexually assaulted; and the effects can be devasta?ng. Together, we can make a difference. Partners Against Violence offers a VIRTUAL 40-‐hour state cer?fied volunteer training. To sign up for the next free session beginning May 11th, call 760-‐369-‐3353.
Matt Gaetz of vacationing with ‘former minor.’
By Desert Star Staff Amid ongoing sexual misconduct allegations against Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, Politico has found a new and ingenious way to describe an underage girl he supposedly dated, calling her a “former minor” even after she became an adult. At the center of the allegations, the girl was allegedly 17 when Gaetz, a proTrump Republican, supposedly paid her money for sex and to accompany him on trips. Aside from his relationship with her, Gaetz is accused of paying multiple adult women for sex, using campaign funds. The Democrat-run House Ethics Committee is investigating the allegations, as is the Justice Department. Politico revealed some details from the Justice Department investigation on Tuesday, claiming that federal agents seized Gaetz’s phone
last winter and are probing a 2018 trip the congressman took to the Bahamas with at least five young women, according to three secondary sources and one of the women. While these women were adults, Politico referred to one as the “former minor” at the heart of the scandal. Gaetz has not been charged with any offense. However, despite Politico’s apparent attempt to describe an “adult” in the most incriminatory way possible, the Florida representative could still be in deep trouble. Politico’s source said that some of the women on the Bahamas trip met Gaetz through a ‘sugar daddy’ website, where young women seek wealthy, older men to finance their lifestyles. Gaetz denies being on these sites. If it could be proven that Gaetz paid these women for sex, he could be charged
with transporting them across state lines for prostitution. Gaetz denies any wrongdoing and has refused to resign. He claims that the case
against him was cooked up as a distraction from an ongoing FBI investigation into an alleged attempt to extort his family out of $25 million. Gaetz accused
former DOJ prosecutor David McGee of being behind the scheme. McGee has denied the accusations.
Protected Bike Lanes Offer Safer Routes for Walkers, Wheelchairs
By Desert Star Staff DURHAM, N.C. - People in Durham who prefer twowheeled transportation say bike lanes with physical barriers reduce road fatalities, and they’re partnering with local transportation officials to add flexi-posts to existing bike lanes and limit car traffic on some residential streets. In 2018, said John Tallmadge, director of Bike Durham, the region saw more than 100 car crashes involving pedestrians or cyclists. He explained that Light Individual Transportation
(LIT) lanes with flexi-post barriers can be used by walkers, people in wheelchairs and even scooters, and said he believes they could cut fatal accidents in half. “Just painting a line on the street is not providing enough protection for people,” he said, “and lots of people don’t feel protected, so they still won’t use that lane.” A $5,000 community minigrant from the American Heart Association and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina will help with installation of LIT lanes across Durham and
also to limit traffic in some neighborhoods to create safe, semi-permanent spaces for people to gather outdoors. A 13-year study of a dozen U.S. cities found a dramatic decrease in road fatalities in places with protected bike lanes. Tallmadge pointed out that Durham’s Black and Brown
residents are the groups most likely to lose their lives in accidents on foot or on a bike. “And so,” he said, “we need to be investing in these protected spaces in those low-wealth neighborhoods of color.” Research has shown that when biking or walking is part of a daily routine,
people are more likely to get consistent exercise. In several community assessments conducted by the Durham County Public Health Department, residents said they want more opportunities to be active outside, in their own neighborhoods. Source: Nadia Ramlagan
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n 2020, Americans experienced firsts across virtually every aspect of life. Now, with an extended tax deadline of May 17 approaching, the implications for such an unusual year have some people wondering how all those changes might affect their tax refund. From job loss to new tax breaks for unemployment benefits, plus three economic stimulus pay ments, many Americans will see an impact to their tax refund. According to a survey by H&R Block, most tax filers have more questions about taxes than they did last year. The No. 1 concern on most taxpayers’ minds is how stimulus checks will impact their refunds (52%), followed by questions related to unemployment. If you haven’t filed your taxes yet, you can find answers to some of this year’s most pressing tax questions with help from the experts at H&R Block.
Stimulus Payments
The first thing to know about the 2020 stimulus payments is they are not taxable income, so you don’t need to report them as income on your tax return. However, some life changes could mean even more money for you through the Recovery Rebate Credit. If you added a child to your family in 2020 or you’re filing taxes for the first time on your own, not as a dependent, you may be eligible for an additional stimulus payment when you file your return. There’s also good news if your stimulus payments were too high because your income increased, or your kids turned 17 in 2020. You do not have to repay any overpayments and your refund won’t be reduced. For the third stimulus payment, there are two ways you could receive additional stimulus money. Depending on when or if your 2020 tax return was processed, your third stimulus payment might not have reflected a new child or significantly lower income from 2019 to 2020. This could be fixed through a “plus up” payment later this year or on your 2021 return. For the “plus up” payment, the IRS will redetermine your eligibility for an additional payment after you file your 2020 tax return. If you are due more, you’ll receive another payment from the IRS for the difference. When you file taxes next year, you could receive an additional payment on your tax return with the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit if in 2021 you have a child, your income drops significantly or you file for the first time.
Unemployment Income
The American Rescue Plan Act passed by Congress in March gave tax breaks to the record number of people who received unemployment income in 2020. You can exclude up to $10,200 of unemployment benefits as income if your household income is less than $150,000. If you already filed your 2020 taxes and your return included unemployment income, there is no need to file an amended return in most cases. In May, the IRS will begin calculating and issuing refunds for overpayments. However, because everyone’s situation will be unique, this benefit may make some people eligible for additional credits or deductions, including the Earned Income Credit. Working with a tax professional to evaluate if you have become newly eligible for a credit or to understand if your state tax return(s) will be impacted will help you know what actions you may need to take to ensure the best tax outcome.
Newly Self-Employed
Many Americans got creative to overcome uncertainty in 2020 and generate more income. You may not realize it, but if you earned money through gig work last year, like driving for a ridesharing app, you’re likely selfemployed. It might surprise you to learn that unlike a paycheck from an employer, no taxes are withheld from income received from gig work. That means federal income taxes and selfemployment taxes are due on your selfemployment income and you are responsible for paying estimated payments or face penalties. Working with an H&R Block tax pro can help you understand your situation, explain the outcomes and help plan for the year ahead.
Getting Help
With so many changes in the past year and many people experiencing firsts like unemployment or gig work, it is important to understand your situation and file an accurate tax return. Getting help is easy with H&R Block, whether you prefer filing on your own or working with a tax pro – virtually, online or inperson. If you’re used to meeting your tax professional in person but want to stay socially distant, there are digital tools available. You can drop off documents at a local office or send scans or photos of essential documents, and when forms are finished, you can review and approve them online. You can also use the myBlock app to get updates on your tax return, to connect with a tax pro yearround, explore mobile banking and plan for next year. Visit hrblock.com for more help navigating this tax season.
Andrew East, a former professional long snapper in the National Football League, and now entrepreneur, husband and father, has partnered with H&R Block to help answer questions tax filers may have this tax season. “Making sure people have access to financial information and being able to help bridge the gap between what they don’t know and need to know is so important to me,” East said. “Filing taxes can create a lot of confusion and uncertainty for many, especially during a year when so many people’s lifestyles have changed. H&R Block can help reduce this uncertainty and build confidence by helping filers through digital experiences blended with human expertise and care.” For answers to more tax filing questions, visit hrblock.com.
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