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“Café Society” Woody Allen Returns To His Roots In “Café Society” Film

By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic In a full disclosure confession up front, I have been a fan of Allen Konigsberg, aka Woody Allen, since I saw him perform standup comedy routines in clubs in Chicago, and of course, on TV. When he moved from standup to TV and film writing,

to acting, and directing in the late 60s and 70s, I rarely missed a live comedy gig or a film he was connected with. For me, Woody is the quintessential New York comedy writer/ performer and the standard bearer of East Coast humor. He has, let us say, always had a thorny relationship with LA, and West Coast culture, which he claimed never suited his lifestyle.

He even passed up accepting one of his three writing/director

By Desert Star Staff US Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte “fabricated” a story about being robbed at gunpoint in Rio de Janeiro, a Brazilian police official has said. A surveillance video shows that the swimmer and his teammates damaged a suburban gas station.

The incident actually involved the US Olympians breaking down a bathroom door at a gas station, and paying for the damages, the official – who has direct knowledge of the investigation, but was not authorized to speak publicly – told the Associated Press on Thursday.

Lochte and three of his teammates – Jack Conger, Gunnar Bentz and Jimmy Feigen – had stopped at a gas station in the Rio suburb of Barra da Tijuca on Sunday morning, the official said. The outside bathroom was locked, and the swimmers “pushed on the door and broke it.”

The gas station owner told O Globo newspaper that the swimmers urinated on his shop and “vandalized” it.

A security guard confronted the Olympians, the official said. He was armed, but never drew the

Oscars at ceremonies held in Hollywood years ago. As an embedded New York playwright Allen, however, had to share the comedy crown with the King of comedy playwriting and movies, the nonpareil Neil Simon, eight years his senior.

Simon was more of a traditional linear writer who turned his life story into countless award-winning plays and movies. Allen was the newbie champion of the

nebbish, nerdy, Jewish social misfit of the counter-culture 60s and 70s. His writing was fresh, funny, and resonated big time with a younger society who was enjoying the benefits of the sexual revolution and the freedom to explore every aspect of American life to its fullest.

“Café Society” written and directed by Allen, once again, takes us on a nostalgic journey backward in time to the 1930’s.

Gorgeously photographed

by Academy Award- winning cinematographer Vittorio Storaro who makes the New York romantic sequences a picture-perfect post card truly ‘made for a boy and a girl’, as the lyrics say in Lorenz Hart and Richard Rodgers’ iconic song tribute to the Big Apple in “I’ll Take Manhattan”.

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Winds of Change: NC Offshore Wind Advances

By Desert Star Staff WILMINGTON, N.C. North Carolina is poised to become the next frontier for offshore wind energy. Late last week the U.S. Department of the Interior announced it will lease 122,000 acres off the coast of North Carolina. The lease area begins 24 miles off of the state’s coastline, and offers unlimited potential for the creation of clean energy, according to advocates.

Among the benefits: reduced carbon emissions as wind energy replaces coal-fired power plants.

Chris Carnevale, the Coastal, Climate and Energy Manager with the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy said the state’s coastline will be among the first to reap the rewards.

“Coastal communities are bearing the brunt of climate change impacts such as sea level rise and ocean acidification so offshore wind farms are a way that we can start down that

energy path,” he said.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has already issued 11 leases off the shores of New Jersey, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maryland and Virginia.

While some people oppose the impact on the natural landscape, supporters point to the increased availability of clean energy and the fact that some areas actually have built a tourism industry around the wind turbines.

Before the wind turbines are constructed, private companies must decide the cost is worth their investment and apply for the leases.

Carnevale said wind farms typically generate the most energy in the summer months when the need for electricity is great. Another offshore wind area off the coast of Wilmington will be considered for potential leasing in the future, where Duke and South Carolina utilities may be able to harness the wind.

Carnavale added that in

Offshore wind farms are likely along the coast of North Carolina, now that the federal government will make leases available. (morguefile.com) North Carolina, much of how consumers will benefit from the offshore wind will depend on how the state’s power provider, Duke Energy, participates with wind energy.

“It would require that Duke would have to buy into

it,” he added. “The energy would be coming onto Duke’s system, most likely. Although a lot depends on where the projects ties into the coast, and I think that remains yet to be determined.”

Currently Duke Energy

has 18 wind farms across the country, generating 2,100 megawatts of wind power. A 2010 federal study found North Carolina’s offshore waters to have the strongest wind potential on the East Coast.

at 72920 Parkview Drive in Palm Desert this FRIDAY from 6am to 7pm. Donors can stay inside their air-conditioned cars and simply drop off a cash donation to a Red Cross volunteer. All the money raised goes directly to the

Red Cross for disaster relief.

KMIR and Alpha Media stations will be broadcasting live all day from the benefit.

KMIR Vice President and General Manager Gene Steinberg says “Helping our community by DOING GOOD is the manta we live by every day, and we are proud to help” KMIR News Director David Reese added, “We know residents of the Coachella Valley stand ready to help when disaster strikes close to home. KMIR is committed to providing a convenient way for people to help.”

Alpha Media Director of Sales, Programming & Continuity Dax Davis says, “Traditional broadcast media, both radio and TV, have always taken care of their communities in times of need, and local broadcasters are quick to ask those same community members to help others outside of the area during devastating times—

this is one of those times.”

The Coachella Valley/ Morongo Basin Chapter of the American Red Cross is assisting in disaster relief.

The Red Cross is bracing for as many as 8-10,000 potential evacuees at their multiple shelters established around this disaster area.

Lois Beckman, Executive Director for the Coachella Valley/Morongo Basin chapter states, “The local Red Cross is dedicated to assisting those affected by disasters. We are working closely with our partners to coordinate ongoing relief efforts and identify needs moving forward.”

Donations can also be made online, by going to KMIR.com and clicking on the Red Cross logo, or going to redcross.org.

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KMIR & Alpha Media Team up to Raise Money for American Red Cross Fire Relief

By KMIR News Staff PALM DESERT, Ca. KMIR and the radio stations of Alpha Media Palm Springs are teaming up for a DOING GOOD campaign, raising funds for The American Red Cross to assist those affected

by the devastating wildfire burning in San Bernardino County. Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated and homes are burning.

The public is invited to a drive-through fundraising benefit at the KMIR studios

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weapon or pointed it at the swimmers. Once the station manager arrived, he asked the swimmers to pay for the damages, using a customer to translate. After a discussion, the four paid an “unknown amount” of money and left, the official said, according to AP. Lochte told NBC News on Monday that he and his teammates stopped at a gas station in Rio, and

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were robbed at gunpoint on the way back to their taxi, blaming the Brazilian police.

Brazilian authorities attempted to hold the four swimmers’ passports, and actually pulled Conger and Bentz off their airplane on Wednesday, as they were flying back to the US. Both men reportedly confirmed that the “robbery” account was made up, the police

official said. Lochte had already left the country.

US Olympic Committee spokesman Patrick Sandusky confirmed on Thursday morning that Lochte’s teammates were talking to the authorities, and had legal representation and consular aid.

Police are expected to issue an official statement at a news conference on Thursday afternoon.

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Grand Opening of the Oasis is scheduled for September 8 Soccer field in Oasis opens to the delight of local residents

By Desert Star Staff Indio, CA.- Desert Recreation District (DRD) is opening a new soccer field in the unincorporated community of Oasis and the public is invited to come celebrate. On Thursday, September 8, 2016, DRD will host a grand opening event beginning at 6 p.m. during which recognition to those whose hard work contributed to reaching this milestone will be acknowledged, refreshments will be served, and play will begin.

The soccer field is located at 88-775 Avenue 76 (between

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Pierce and Harrison streets) in Oasis. The former elementary school site was purchased

by DRD from the Coachella Valley Unified School District to build a 15-acre community park. This is the first and only public park in the community of Oasis. The soccer field is a temporary measure to provide immediate access to the number one requested activity in the Oasis community, soccer. The community will plan other amenities that will round out the future park over the coming months. People can sign up for the Community Design Team as well as register for the fall season of the new East Valley Soccer League while at the grand opening.

Support from the community has been very strong, and as one resident of the area, Pastor Miguel Martinez stated last fall, “we are thrilled”. Pastor Martinez went on to say that when communities do not have activities for the younger members, it is unhealthy for everyone as children are more likely to get into trouble, have medical problems, and not

feel safe, among other issues.

Inland Congregations United for Change (ICUC), whose efforts to bring people together to strengthen families and improve communities, has also lent its support to DRD. The project will be completed in phases based on community input to determine the priority facilities to be included by the time the project is completed. DRD is still in the process of securing funding for the complete build-out of the project. The Desert Recreation Foundation, our 501(c) 3 supporting charity, is actively seeking grants and private donations to aid in the completion of this project. Please call Kevin Kalman at (760) 3473484 if you would like to get involved to help raise funds or to make a tax-deductible donation to this project.

For more information on Desert Recreation District programs and activities, check out the website at: MyRecreationDistrict.com or pick up a local Activities Guide at DRD Community Centers in Palm Desert, Thousand

and North Shore or at DRD’s Administrative office in Indio.

Heat Wave Hits the Coachella Valley

By Kitty Alvarado PALM SPRINGS, Ca. The heat wave cranked up temperatures in the valley, the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory. Even desert residents who are used to high temperatures this time of year are feeling the heat.

“It feels hot, you walk outside and it just sucks all your energy out,” says Palm Springs resident James Claude.

A family visiting from Philadelphia says they’re trying to adjust to triple digits.

“Well we’ve never been anywhere this hot, this is definitely the hottest we’ve been,” says Angela Sarkisian.

But they say the heat wave is not putting a damper on their family fun.

“It is blazing hot but it is wonderful,we love being here,” says Jodi Sarkisian adding that the beautiful scenery makes it all worth it and reminds us at least it’s “dry heat”.

The popular place to hang out was Tutti Frutti in Downtown Palm Springs, where the cold treats don’t stop flowing.

“Being outside for like a couple of seconds is like UGH, but coming in here and having yogurt is very nice,” says Matthew Flores, who is visiting from Orange County.

People who live in the valley say cool weather can’t come soon enough, “I cannot wait until it gets cool again.” says Claude.

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Up Close & Personal With Benjamin Bratt

Benjamin Bratt has been a successful actor for over two decades, winning a Spirit Award for his work as producer and star of “La Mission,” written and directed by his younger brother Peter. The film also earned a Best Indie Film nomination from the NAACP and GLAAD, as well as multiple Imagen Awards for Best Picture and Best Actor. His work in Piñero received high praise while “Traffic” received five Academy Award nominations and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Ensemble Cast.

Bratt has over 25 films to his credit some of which include: “The River Wild,” “Blood In, Blood Out,” “Clear and Present Danger,” “Miss Congeniality,” “Love In The Time of Cholera,” “Snitch,” and did the voice of Manny in “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.”

Bratt first became most recognizable when he costarred with Jerry Orbach in the iconic “Law & Order” series. Other television credits include: “The Cleaner,” “Private Practice,” “Modern Family,” and “24: Live Another Day.” Bratt, the son of a Peruvian mother and a father of English, German, and Austrian descent, grew up in San Francisco where he attended Lowell High School, continuing his education at the University of California at Santa Barbara and received theatre training at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. He is married to actress Taliso Soto, has two children, Sophia and Mateo, and resides in Los Angeles.

A most charming and fun Bratt recently sat down with a select group of journalists to discuss his latest film, “The Infiltrator,” along with other very personal topics.

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Bratt: I see some familiar faces here.

We never leave. (Laughter) Bratt: You’ve been here for a lot of years. (Laughter) Server brings in cup of coffee.

Bratt: This is nice. Who’s picking up that tab? (Laughter) How did you get involved with “The Infiltrator?”

Bratt: I was surprisingly quite unfamiliar with the story. I think most of us are, which is shocking if you consider that it is one of the largest drug busts ever put on record. Brad Furman is a long-time friend of mine. I knew Brad when he was a kid.

He was the 19-year-old

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assistant to my agent at ICM in New York when I was working on “Law & Order” back in the 1990s. He use to run scripts down to me and was kind of wet behind the ears, but very enthusiastic. Who knew that he would grow up into this very insightful, skilled, thoughtful director. I’m super proud of what he’s accomplished as a director, obviously starting with “The Lincoln Lawyer.”

He’s still young and has clearly demonstrated to all of us that he has so much more potential that is still untapped.

Did you have to audition for the role of the drug lord Roberto Alcaino?

Bratt: (Laughing & Joking) Yes. Can you believe the bastard made me audition?

(Laughter). No, of course not. One of the many things I appreciate about Brad is that he is deeply loyal and that is one of the themes we explore in the film. He’s worked with Yul Vazquez quite a few times as well as John Leguizamo and, of course, Bryan (Cranston) who was in “The Lincoln Lawyer.” So what you have is a pattern of mutual respect and loyalty playing out in a professional scenario. Who doesn’t want to work with people you respect and like?

What is the advantage of having a tribe of actors who have the director in common?

Bratt: Comfortability is certainly an aspect of the desire to create such a tribe, but you also have to be entirely trusting of what their abilities are and have a firm belief that they can deliver what is expected of them. It’s not like he gave me the role because he thought I was a nice guy or due to our personal history.

Did you have any trepidations about accepting the role?

Bratt: In a way Brad courted me. I had done a number of jobs where I walked in similar territory and I was reluctant, on some level, to step into a role of yet another cartel leader. But, the thing that convinced me to take on the role was that he was very interested in showing an aspect of the humanness of a person like that. In fact, although he sees his business from the prospective of the mere practicality of supply and demand, his individual actions have consequences, and we see that for Bryan’s character of Bob Musella, as well. While you’re achieving your agenda of taking down a criminal, there’s fallout all around you.

In both cases, I think on some

L-R: Benjamin Bratt’s Roberto Alcaino forms a close friendship with undercover federal agent Bob Mazur. Photo: Courtesy of Broad Green Pictures level these men are mirror images of each other. They are both family men and while their business life is a separate entity from their personal life, there’s potential danger for their respective loved ones.

What are their similarities?

Bratt: They expect of themselves, and seek within others that they want to have in their social circles, a kind of integrity or kind of principle, which begins with trustworthiness. That’s why they’re drawn to each other.

But, through their actions, through their choices, how they conduct themselves, there is often times collateral damage.

What kind of research did you do in preparation?

Bratt: Well for one, you start with the book, which the screenplay is based upon.

It’s kind of a bible of actual information on what really went down. The real Bob Mazur is a fantastic raconteur.

His memory is practically photographic. The way he tells it, it could make for very dry reading. You’re reading about all the bureaucracy and the hoops they have to jump through, but when you get right down to the nitty gritty of what he did, how deeply undercover he went to pull off this operation, it’s nothing less than thrilling. I think the book came out in 2010 and it seemed like such an obvious choice to translate to film, it’s surprising to me that it took so long because it’s so cinematic in nature. When you actually see it rendered in the film, it’s almost unbelievable.

How much character direction did you get from Brad?

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what I found incredibly helpful, in addition to the material I sourced from the book, were the personal stories that Bob shared with me. But the real ace in the hole were the actual secret recordings he gave me of meetings he had with Alcaino.

Although I didn’t have access to any of the photographs or video images of what this man looked like, and to this day I don’t really have a solid idea of what he looks like, I got a clear picture of how I wanted to play him from listening to his voice, the gregariousness of his nature, to the inherent charm of how he communicated about anything - from something as mundane as the meal he had the night before to when the “baby” is going to be delivered in Philadelphia. His girlfriend is about to deliver the “baby.” Of course, that’s all secret code talk for the drug shipment that’s going to arrive any day. So, that proved invaluable to me. For all the charm, sophistication, and worldliness that he exhibits, Brad and I wanted to make sure that there was always the presence of danger because, for all of his charm, this man is truly dangerous.

How dangerous was he?

Bratt: He was one of the top lieutenants within Roberto Escobar’s Medellín Cartel. What I do know is that he had direct contact with board members of the cartel and one can only imagine some of the things that went on during those meetings.

Was it your intention to make this bad guy really likeable and what were the character choices you made?

Bratt: Well it was a bit of a conundrum because his actions in his kind of business had a real ugliness. It’s power and violence and murder and

mayhem and menace. And yet, I thought it was a mistake as an actor to predetermine or prejudge whether he’s a good guy or a bad guy. You can’t go into any characterization with that opinion or attitude or approach because it’s sudden death. What it will convey ultimately is a one-dimensional character – the figure in the black hat that you’ve you seen countless time. What I was more interested in, and it fell in line obviously with what Brad’s desire was as the director, was to make him far more complex and that’s there on the page thankfully. I thought it would be more interesting to highlight those human qualities. I had to find something lovable that I could appreciate in this person. What we all discover, as we watch the film, is that he possesses a slew of qualities that we all wish for ourselves and actually seek out in our social circles. He’s a loyal friend. He’s a man of faith.

He’s a devoted family man.

He’s a loving husband and father. He’s a very successful and charming businessman.

What’s not to like? Yes. He’s engaged in criminal activity and is quite dangerous, but he has a twisted logic in how he rationalizes his world. He sees it as an issue of supply and demand. “I wouldn’t be what I am unless America made me this way. I didn’t force drugs on anyone. You all want drugs? I’m the man to supply them.” “I could be sweating my balls off in a restaurant somewhere,” he says, “but this is a smarter choice for me.” So, that’s his twisted logic that justifies his work.

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MUSIC Roots, blues and pop masters shine on new titles

BY ROBERT KINSLER

Upcoming albums from leading Southern Californiabased artists Michael Ubaldini and Seth Swirsky, as well as an essential Hank Williams collection and a superb blues compilation from Alligator Records make for some mighty fine listening.

Artist: Michael Ubaldini Title: Starshaker (Blackwater Records) You might like if you enjoy: John Fogerty, Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones’ “Exile on Main Street” Tell me more: AltAmericana rocker Michael Ubaldini is set to release an album that is very much of our time even while it is steeped in authentic songcraft that ensures it is a masterwork for the ages. While even gifted songwriters are often content to revisit the same themes over and over again, Ubaldini is able to draw inspiration aplenty from a farflung assortment of places.

His “Starshaker” is ripe full of timely observations: the biting “Politician Superstar” is likely the sharpest jab ever aimed as

modern-day candidates while “Jeanie Lees Phone” takes an equally direct swing at those who see the world exclusively through their smart phone. The affecting Mississippi bluesdraped “Ballad of Brian Jones” celebrates the enduring power of the late Rolling Stones guitarist’s legacy; authentic country (including some great pedal steel from Gary Brandin) is used to support Ubaldini’s infatuation-filled tale of “Tombstone Woman.”

Information: rocknrollpoet.com.

Artist: Seth Swirsky Title: Circles and Squares (Grimble Records) You might like if you enjoy: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, ELO, Brian Wilson Tell me more: Seth Swirsky is a true power-pop master, able to tap into the best of his influences and create something as contemporary as it is original. His latest album “Circles and Squares” marks another milestone for the singer-songwriter/multiinstrumentalist (who plays the majority of instruments on the 16-song set). The shimmering

“Shine” (which could have been at home on the Beach Boys’ “Pet Sounds”), wistful “Far Away” (tapping into a Jeff Lynne-meets-Paul McCartney vibe), beautiful baroque pop musical proposal “Let’s Get Married” and sparse acoustic ballad “The Simplest Way” are among the many fantastic originals on “Circles and Squares.” If Roger McGuinn and Sir Paul had ever teamed for a song, it might come off as the scintillating “Table.”

Wonderful stuff start to finish.

Information: seth.com.

Artist: Hank Williams Title: The Complete Mother’s Best Collection…

Plus! (Time Life) You might like if you enjoy: Hank Williams, Michael Ubaldini Tell me more: When Hank Williams died in January 1953, he was only 29. Despite his young age, he left an enduring legacy widely acknowledging him as the first and most formidable country music superstar; he is also one of America’s greatest songwriters of the 20th century. Now fans of “the Hillybilly Shakespeare”

can dig even deeper into his mastery thanks to one of the most important collections of 2016. “Hank Williams: The Complete Mother’s Best Collection…Plus!” features 15 audio CDs and 1 DVD gather together in a box set.

There are 142 performances from Williams’ “Mother’s Best Flour Radio Shows” recorded in 1951 and the DVD that features behind-the-scenes conversations with Williams’ daughter (Jett Williams) and several of Hank Williams’ band members (Don Helms and Big Bill Lister). Information: HankWilliams.com.

Artists: Shemekia Copeland, Elvin Bishop, Charlie Musselwhite, Tommy Castro, more Title: Alligator Records 45th Anniversary Collection (Alligator Records) You might like if you enjoy: Joe Bonamassa, James Cotton, Albert Collins, Johnny Winter, Lee Rocker Tell me more: It is difficult to single out any of the tracks on the outstanding collection “Alligator Records 45th Anniversary Collection.”

Disc 1 includes memorable tracks from a slew of legends including Shemekia Copeland, Elvin Bishop, Charlie Musselwhite, Koko Taylor and Tommy Castro & the Painkillers. Up-andcomers including guitar great Selwyn Birchwood, Toronzo Cannon, and the amazing Moreland & Arbuckle bring a modern-day energy to the proceedings. Moving on the disc 2, what better way to start than with the amazing tandem of harmonica legend James Cotton and guitar virtuoso Joe Bonamassa to deliver the hardcharging “Cotton Mouth Man.” The slow side of Chicago blues is captured by the great Albert Collins on “If Trouble Was Money.” The late Johnny Winter is celebrated via a propulsive slide guitar-powered “Shake Your Moneymaker.”

And this writer hasn’t even mentioned outstanding turns from Lee Rocker, Delbert McClinton, Mavis Staples and Guitar Shorty. There are stellar moments everywhere.

Information: alligator.com.

Up Close & Personal With Benjamin Bratt Continued from Page 4 now only once, is that it does have a very international, grand feel to it, but that being said, it’s likely that it’s no secret that we had limitations in terms of budget, location, and various other challenges that accompany independent film making so time was not a luxury and that’s what actors need more than anything – time and space to create. But oftentimes you’re thrown right into it and you have to sort of do it on the fly because there’s not a lot of rehearsal time. The good news is when you’re working alongside someone like Bryan or Diane Kruger or Amy Ryan or Yul Vazquez or John Leguizamo, these are folks at the top of their game.

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before we started shooting was that I was going to meet Bryan and you’re going to be charmed by how kind and how sweet he is and he is all of those things. He’s probably one of the nicest men you’re ever going to meet but don’t be lulled into it because he is a heavyweight fighter and he’s going to come out swinging so do not show up and think it’s going to be a cakewalk. It’s not. I really took that to heart.

It maybe even scared me a little bit. The result is something that I’m actually pretty proud of.

Was there one seminal moment when you knew you wanted to be an actor?

Bratt: I just remember the first time I got on stage.

At my dad’s encouragement, I auditioned for a high school production and got cast as

the devil in “The Devil and Daniel Webster.” I have to confess that the moment I stepped on stage, I felt a surge of energy and creativity and an electricity that I never felt before – not from sports, not from academics, not from anything else, and thought I should check this out.

Incidentally, I don’t know if there’s a connection, but my grandfather, George Bratt, was in the “Grand Street Follies” which opened on Broadway in 1924. He also worked with James Cagney. So, it was part of the family lore that acting is in our blood, but no one really bought that. (Laughter)

Family lore or not, just keep on doing what you’re doing!

Bratt: Thanks everyone. This was fun.

Stay tuned for Part 2 in August 19, 2016

Benjamin Bratt. Photo: Courtesy of Broad Green Pictures which, among other topics, Bratt talks about family matters

and the most outrageous thing he’s ever done on film.

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your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea las informacion continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS CALENDARIO despues de que entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta pro escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov) en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca.

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Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado immediatemente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro.

Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org) en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corto tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direction y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): ALAN J. ROMERO, ROMERO LAW, APC, 80 S. LAKE AVE., SUITE 880 PASADENA, CA 91101; TEL; 626-3969900 Date (Fecha): February 18, 2016 Clerk, by (Secretario):, Deputy (Adjunto). pUBLISH July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2016 DSW16-0169 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: THE CLEANING LADY 66231 FLORA AVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240.

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Riverside County. Full name of registrant: VERONICA- -LUNA 66231 FLORA AVE, 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. 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: VERONICA- -LUNA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on August 18, 2016. Peter Aldana AssessorCounty Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201610504.

NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub August 19, 26, September 2, 9, 2016. DSW16-0182 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: REEL MADE 74189 CATALINA WAY, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: MARY ELIZABETH WALKER 74189 CATALINA WAY, PALM DESERT, CA 92260.

Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/10/2016. 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: MARY ELIZABETH WALKER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on August 2, 2016. Peter Aldana Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201609781. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub August 19, 26, September 2, 9, 2016. DSW16-0181 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 80/AD ENTERPRISES 2911 CERVANTES COURT, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ADRIAN RODRIGUEZ YBARRA 2911 CERVANTES COURT, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all

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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: ADRIAN RODRIGUEZ YBARRA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on August 5, 2016. Peter Aldana Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201609951. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub August 19, 26, September 2, 9, 2016. DSW16-0178

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KELLY DIANE MAIER 1 CARTIER CT, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun 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: KELLY DIANE MAIER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on July 26, 2016. Peter Aldana Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201609470. 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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

NESS AS: GRAND PIX PHOTOGRAPHY 87342 Pub July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2016. DSW16-0167 CENTER ST, THERMAL, CA 92274. Riverside County; 3796 PALM DR. #A, THERMAL, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE 92274. Full name of registrant: JAVIER MAURICIO FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIVARELA FELIX 3796 PALM DR. #A, THERMAL, NESS AS: CENTURY CONSTRUCTION GROUP CA 92274. Business is conducted by: INDI- CO 68125 ESPADA RD., CATHEDRAL CITY, CA VIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact 92234. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: business under the fictitious business name(s) JEFFREY ALEXANDER MONROY PEREZ 68125 listed above. I declare that all the information in ESPADA RD., CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Busithis statement is true and correct. (A registrant, ness is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant who declares as true, information which he or she has not yet begun to transact business under the knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare JAVIER MAURICIO VARELA FELIX. This state- that all the information in this statement is true ment was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, County on August 15, 2016. Peter Aldana Asses- information which he or she knows to be false, is sor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201610324. guilty of a crime). Signed: JEFFREY ALEXANDER NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME MONROY PEREZ. This statement was filed with STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE the County Clerk of Riverside County on July DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE 21, 2016. Peter Aldana Assessor-County ClerkCOUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Recorder File No. R-201609290. NOTICE — THIS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEIN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTIAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub August 19, 26, TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE September 2, 9, 2016. DSW16-0177 RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- Pub July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2016. DSW16-0165 NESS AS: LEARNING TO LEARN, INC. 13675 LUIS DR., APT B, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA APN: 667-260-052-4 TS No: CA07000800-14-2 92240. Riverside County; P.O. BOX 1342, DESERT TO No: 95308829 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Full name of registrant: (The above statement is made pursuant to CA LEARNING TO LEARN, INC., 13675 LUIS DR., Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will APT B, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Busi- be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) ness is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) commenced to transact business under the ficti- (2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF tious business name(s) listed above on Jan, 2001. TRUST DATED May 8, 2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE I declare that all the information in this statement ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED as true, information which he or she knows to AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: FRANK S. PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD ELMORE, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed CONTACT A LAWYER. On October 19, 2016 at with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 09:00 AM, Auction.com Room, 2410 Wardlow August 9, 2016. Peter Aldana Assessor-County Road #104, Corona, CA 92880, MTC Financial Inc. Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201610065. NOTICE dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- under and pursuant to the power of sale contained MENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on May IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY 23, 2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0281253, and CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME that said Deed of Trust was modified by ModifiSTATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT cation Agreement recorded on March 10, 2015 TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES as Instrument Number 2015-0095470, of official NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN County, California, executed by LOUIS ROMANO, VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER KERI ROMANO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of JPMORGAN (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS CHASE BANK, N.A. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub August 19, 26, PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in September 2, 9, 2016. DSW16-0176 lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT said County, California describing the land therein THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED BUSINESS AS: M1 PLASTERING 83175 55TH OF TRUST The property heretofore described is AVE, THERMAL, CA 92274. Riverside County. Full being sold “as is”. The street address and other name of registrant: EDGAR- -MUNOZ MENDOZA common designation, if any, of the real prop83175 55TH AVE, THERMAL, CA 92274. Busi- erty described above is purported to be: 11845 ness is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant SKYLARK STREET, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA has not yet begun to transact business under 92240 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any lithe fictitious business name(s) listed above. I ability for any incorrectness of the street address declare that all the information in this statement and other common designation, if any, shown is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares herein. Said sale will be made without covenant as true, information which he or she knows to or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: EDGAR- possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remain-MUNOZ MENDOZA. This statement was filed ing principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said with the County Clerk of Riverside County on Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided August 1, 2016. Peter Aldana Assessor-County in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201609707. NOTICE — of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- property to be sold and reasonable estimated MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE costs, expenses and advances at the time of FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTI- Sale is estimated to be $238,238.10 (Estimated).

TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE However, prepayment premiums, accrued interRIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE est and advances will increase this figure prior to OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, Pub August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016. DSW16-0174 the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn a state or national bank, a check drawn by a FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE on or federal credit union or a check drawn by FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- state a state federal savings and loan association, NESS AS: MICHAEL KLEINSCHMIDT STUDIO savings or association or savings bank specified in 77899 WOLF ROAD #104, PALM DESERT, CA Section 5102 the California Financial Code and 92211. Riverside County; PO BOX 1209, PALM authorized to of business in California, or other SPRINGS, CA 92263. Full name of registrant: such funds as do may acceptable to the Trustee.

MICAHEL GENE KLEINSCHMIDT 77899 WOLF In the event tender be other than cash is accepted, ROAD #104, PALM DESERT, CA 92211 Business the Trustee may withhold issuance of the is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant com- Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale the until funds become menced to transact business under the fictitious available to the payee or endorsee a matter of business name(s) listed above on 7/15/2011. I right. The property offered for saleasexcludes declare that all the information in this statement funds held on account by the property receiver,all if is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title as true, information which he or she knows to for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: MICHAEL exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies GENE KLEINSCHMIDT. This statement was filed paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder with the County Clerk of Riverside County on shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential July 13, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Bidders If you are considering bidding on this Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201608888 NOTICE — property lien, you should understand that there are THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE ership of the property. You should also be aware FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTI- lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE you are or may be responsible for paying off all RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. you can receive clear title to the property. You are SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, Pub August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016. DSW16-0172 and size of outstanding liens that may exist on FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE this property by contacting the county recorder’s FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- office or a title insurance company, either of which NESS AS: CLEAR VIEW CV 12905 HIDALGO ST, may charge you a fee for this information. If you DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside consult either of these resources, you should be County. Full name of registrant: TIM ANDREW aware that the same Lender may hold more than BALCH 12905 HIDALGO STREET, DESERT HOT one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property.

SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more to transact business under the fictitious busi- times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a ness name(s) listed above. I declare that all the court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California information in this statement is true and correct. Civil Code. The law requires that information (A registrant, who declares as true, information about Trustee Sale postponements be made which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a available to you and to the public, as a courtesy crime). Signed: TIM ANDREW BLACH. This state- to those not present at the sale. If you wish to ment was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside learn whether your sale date has been postponed, County on July 27, 2016. Peter Aldana Assessor- and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201609501. for the sale of this property, you may call Auction.

NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME com at 800.280.2832 for information regardSTATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE ing the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE site address www.Auction.com for information COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS regarding the sale of this property, using the file NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE number assigned to this case, CA07000800-14-2.

THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT Information about postponements that are very DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN short in duration or that occur close in time to the THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER in the telephone information or on the Internet UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW Web site. The best way to verify postponement (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub July 29, August 5, 12, August 16, 2016 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07000800-14-2 17100 Gillette 19, 2016. DSW16-0170 Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE 866-660-4288 Miguel Ochoa, Authorized SignaFOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- tory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED NESS AS: LUXE TRAVEL SHOP; LUXE TRAVEL ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED STORE; LUXE TRAVERL GIRL; MAIER MEDIA SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.

GROUP 1 CARTIER CT, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA com at 800.280.2832 Trustee Corps may be 92270. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: acting as a debt collector attempting to collect

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a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic 702.659.7766 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ISL Number 16266, Pub Dates: 08/19/2016, 08/26/2016, 09/02/2016, DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW16-0180 APN: 661-260-025-8 TS No: CA05003932-13-1 TO No: 00206406 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED April 10, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On October 18, 2016 at 09:00 AM, in front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on April 24, 2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0294042, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by ART E. SABO, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OF INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: A CONDOMINIUM COMPRISED OF:PARCEL 1:AN UNDIVIDED 1/168TH INTEREST IN AND TO LOT 1 OF TRACT 4481, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OFCALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 72, PAGES 18 AND 19, OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THECOUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY.EXCEPT UNITS 1 THROUGH 56, INCLUSIVE, AS SHOWN BY THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN OF TRACT 4481, SAIDPLAN BEING RECORDED JULY 28, 1972, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 100906 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, PURSUANT TOTHE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 6, PART “A”, DIVISION SECOND OF THE CIVIL CODE.ALSO EXCEPT THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE AND OCCUPY THOSE AREAS DESIGNATED AS RESTRICTEDCOMMON AREAS, BALCONIES, PATIOS, AND PARKING AREAS, AS SHOWN ON SAID CONDOMINIUM PLAN.PARCEL 2:UNIT 25 AS SHOWN

BY THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN OF TRACT 4354, SAID PLAN BEING RECORDED JULY 28,1972 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 100906, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 1,TITLE 6, PART “A”, DIVISION SECOND OF THE CIVIL CODE.PARCEL 3:THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE AND OCCUPY THOSE PORTIONS OF LOT 1, DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 1ABOVE, DESIGNATED AS BALCONIES, PATIOS AND PARKING AREAS, AS APPURTENANT TO PARCELS 1AND 2 ABOVE DESCRIBED. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 64285 SPYGLASS AVENUE#25, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $126,811.63 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee.

In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction,

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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 In Source Logic at 702-659-7766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA05003932-13-1.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: August 16, 2016 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA05003932-13-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Miguel Ochoa, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic 702.659.7766 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ISL Number 16256, Pub Dates: 08/19/2016, 08/26/2016, 09/02/2016, DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW16-0179 Trustee Sale No. 1300098 Loan No. Title Order No. 160127498 APN 0693-152-041 TRA No. 061-114 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/07/2007. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 08/26/2016 at 03:00PM, IF BUSINESS SOLUTIONS FORECLOSURES as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/22/2007 as Instrument No, 2007-0125859 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by: JOHN D. HAMPTON, A WIDOWER, AND SANDRA K. BUSH, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, AND GERALD BUSH, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, ALL AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, 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). At: IN FRONT OF THE BUILDING NEAR THE FLAGPOLES 849 W. SIXTH STREET (NORTHEAST CORNER OF WEST SIXTH STREET & SOUTH BUENA VISTA AVENUE) CORONA, CALIFORNIA 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, California describing the land therein: Lot 73 of tract 3911, as per map recorded in book 62, pages(s) 19 to 33, inclusive of maps in the office of the county recorder of said county. the note secured by the subject deed of trust is additionally secured by security agreement of even date securing 1971 Royal Lancer Mobilehome, bearing decal number lb14318, serial numbers s3422u and s3422x and insignia numbers 347172 and 347171. said mobilehome is located on the herein described real property. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 32667 Chiricahua Dr., Thousand Palms, CA. 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, 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: $121,102.39 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than the full credit bid. 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

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and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. 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 properly.

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 (888) 988-6736 or visit this Internet Web site salestrack.tdsf.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1300098. 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. 7/29/16 IE Business Solutions Foreclosures 3281 E. Guasti Road, 7th Floor Ontario, CA 91761 (909) 547-3599 Sale Information Line: (888) 988-6736 or salestrack.tdsf. com Ann Ector, Foreclosure Officer, TAC#1092 pub: 8-5-16, 8-12-16, 8-19-16. DSW16-0171.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7777.02562 Title Order No. NXCA-0221517 MIN No. 100122200000502796 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/05/2003.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in §5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Trustor(s): Thomas S. Aune, an unmarried man and Marsha Aune, an unmarried woman, as joint tenants Recorded: 08/28/2003, as Instrument No. 2003-664572, of Official Records of RIVERSIDE County, California.

Date of Sale:08/30/2016 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: In front of the Corona Civic Center, located at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA The purported property address is: 78860 PARKBROOK COURT, LA QUINTA, CA 92253 Assessors Parcel No. 604411-005-9 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 $154,785.49. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee. 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

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postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 877-484-9942 or visit this Internet Web site www.USA-Foreclosure.com or www.Auction. com using the file number assigned to this case 7777.02562. 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: August 3, 2016 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Julian Ojeda Authorized Signatory 2121 Alton Parkway, Suite 110, Irvine, CA 92606 866-3876987 Sale Info website: www.USA-Foreclosure. com or www.Auction.com Automated Sales Line: 877-484-9942 or 800-280-2832 Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: (866) 387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. AUNE, THOMAS S. and MARSHA ORDER # 7777.02562: 08/05/2016 ,08/12/2016,08/19/2016. DSW16-0175 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 16-16302 A.P.N.: 639-182-047 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE Section 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/1/2014. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor: JOSE CARRILLO, A SINLGE MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC Recorded 7/7/2014 as Instrument No. 2014-0251705 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, Described as follows: As more fully described in the Deed of Trust Date of Sale: 9/7/2016 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Auction. com room 2410 Wardlow Road #104, Corona, CA 92880 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $68,891.28 (Estimated) Street Address or other common designation of real property: 66220 6TH STREET DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 A.P.N.: 639-182-047 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. 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,

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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 16-16302. 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: 08/01/2016 Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC 600 City Parkway West, Suite 110-A Orange, CA 92868 Automated Sale Information: (800) 280-2832 or www.auction.com for NON-SALE information: 888-313-1969 Shirley Best, Trustee Sale Specialist A-4586327 08/05/2016, 08/12/2016, 08/19/2016. DSW16-0173

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COD Votes To Use Eminent Domain To Acquire New Property

By Vince Marino PALM DESERT, Ca. - The Desert Community College Board of Trustees voted to use eminent domain today to seize the former Palm Springs mall as the site for a new west valley campus.

The current property owner responded to College of the Desert’s $9.5 million dollar bid for the property with an $18 million dollar counter offer of his own. The property is currently owned by Chinese businessman Haiming Tan. “That property has just kind of remained there and nothing has really come of it. and so this is so we can continue to expedite that process so that we can begin

constructing a college there for the community,” said President of College of the Desert Joel Lee Kinnamon.

While C.O.D. has looked at other locations, College officials say the former Palm Springs mall is the best option.

“What we have found is the proximity of that site to the high school, the Camelot Theater, to other partners, the transit system, etcetera, is the most appropriate site for the college. It would be very accessible for our students,” Kinnamon said.

An attorney representing Tan said the college’s move to use eminent domain was premature.

“This is the most, least ready project I’ve seen where a board is moving forward

on eminent domain. There isn’t a design plan, there is not a construction plan, there

is not an implementation schedule,” said attorney Ron Cole. Source KMIR

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‘Florence Foster Jenkins’--A Cinematic High Note

Truth, they say, is stranger than fiction, and this is certainly the case when it comes to Florence Foster Jenkins (1868-1944). As a child, she was a gifted pianist who performed at the White House for President Rutherford B. Hayes. Later in life, she turned her musical attention to singing in her own very unique way—off key and off pitch.

Now, in Paramount Picture’s film bio “Florence Foster Jenkins,” you can find out more about this very unusual opera singer, described by an unmerciful critic as “the worst singer in the world.” Obviously, he didn’t have a sense of fun, or he would have appreciated her uncommon singing style the way her friends and fans did. Fortunately, until the very end, she was shielded from unfavorable criticism by ‘husband’ St. Clair Bayfield (Hugh Grant) who never invited a credentialed music critic to any of her musical appearances. Things changed; however, when she finally decides to sing at Carnegie Hall on Oct. 25, 1944. Many celebs, like Cole Porter and Kitty Carlisle, came to hear her belt out Mozart and Verdi. Florence also issued free tickets to servicemen in appreciation for their military service in WWII. Unfortunately, newspaper critics also showed

up to review her concert since St. Clair couldn’t deny them access this time.

Meryl Streep is delightful as the tone-deaf diva with a heart of gold. She makes us laugh as she screeches out famous operatic arias in the same bizarre way Jenkins did. She also brings us close to tears when unhappy elements of the singer’s life are revealed in Nicholas Martin’s insightful screenplay.

Simon Helberg (TVs “Big-Bang Theory”) Bang Theory”) also gives a pitchperfect performance as her devoted accompanist Cosme McMoon, who, like Florence, has dreams of appearing on stage at Carnegie Hall. One of the many comedy highlights in the film is Cosme’s audition for the job. The look on his face when she starts to sing is priceless. He can’t laugh, but we can, as he tries to adjust his playing to her vocal range.

He is even more astonished when he actually lands the job.

Hugh Grant, charming as ever, plays her devoted common-law husband St. Clair Bayfield to perfection.

And while he never sings in the film, he does have a scene where he dances up a storm.

Before St. Clair, a charming British Shakespearean actor, met Florence in 1909, she was briefly married to Dr. Jenkins. While we at no time

see the doctor in the film, aspects of their unfortunate relationship are revealed.

Although Bayfield and Florence Foster Jenkins never officially married, for reasons not clarified in the film, they remained together until the day she died in 1944. Stephen Frears directed this delightful film, which may be an Oscar contender in 2017. From Paramount, rated PG 13.

After seeing the movie, I looked up Florence on the Internet and learned even more about this quirky opera singer. One amusing anecdote not seen in the movie had to do with a careless motorist who ran into the side of her cab. Upon impact, Jenkins let out a high-pitched scream resembling F above high

-20’s) Bobby Dorfman, terrifically played by Jesse Eisenberg, Eisenberg has steadily grown as an actor since his “Social Network” days. Now he’s more confident and sure of himself as an actor. And he shines as Bobby, who is tired of working in his father’s Jewelry business and moves to Hollywood in the 1930’s to work for his uncle Phil (Steve Carell) a powerful and well-connected movie agent. He soon falls for Phil’s secretary Vonnie (Kristen Stewart), unaware that she is secretly having an affair with his uncle. Stewart and Eisenberg have worked together in three previous films and their on-screen chemistry is spot-on. Stewart’s ambition and vulnerability as Vonnie, are two character flaws that drive her performance making her interesting to watch on screen. Gone, thankfully, are her “Twilight” saga days.

Steve Carell keeps widening his range in the roles he tackles. His conflicted movie super-agent husband is a case study of infidelity in a middleage man of power who feels

his mortality and seeks to become younger by having a much younger woman as his partner - but not without the guilt pangs of leaving his wife and children in its wake. It’s a finely judged performance.

In time, a disillusioned Bobby returns home to New York to run a nightclub for his gangster brother Ben (Corey Stoll), where he meets and marries a beautiful divorcee Veronica (Blake Lively). Lively is a real stunner and captures the essence of the Hollywood of the 30’s. Despite her beauty and connections in Hollywood, she chooses Bobby to settle down with and raise a family.

All is going well with Bobby and Veronika, until one evening when Phil and Vonnie walk into the now successful nightclub (echoes of “Casablanca”, an Allen film fave).

No one knows the New York milieu like Allen except, maybe for Martin Scorsese, when it comes to making movies about it. “Café Society” is vintage Allen replete with a team of technically gifted artists like production designer

C. Amazed by the sound of her new vocal reach, she didn’t press charges against the motorist and gave her cabbie a box of very expensive Cuban cigars.

Another interesting note: Before writing this review, I asked “Alexa” (the voice of the web-enabled Amazon Echo device that answers questions when asked) if “she” could play a Florence Foster Jenkins song for me. To my amazement, Alexa provided me with a Jenkins aria she recorded long ago. Florence was off key and off pitch, but it was obvious that she was singing her heart out. Listening to her voice, I was reminded of a touching line from the film, “People may say I can’t sing, but no one can say I didn’t sing.”

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New on DVD: On August 9 Film Chest Media Group released a 5 DVD Musical Collector’s Set entitled “The Golden Age of Musicals.” The 17 films featured on this fivedisc set highlight musicals from the 1930s to the early 1950s and will provide viewers with 25 plus hours of song, dance and comedy. Titles include “Second Chance” starring Fred Astaire, Danny Kaye in “The Inspector General,” Bing Crosby and Bob Hope in “Road to Bali,” Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis in “At War With the Army,” Judy Garland in “Till the Clouds Roll By” and James Cagney in “Something to Sing About.” Suggested retail price is $19.98.

Woody Allen Returns To His Roots In “Café Society” Film Continued from Page 1 solid performances along with trenchant Allen dialogue, dripping in self-deprecating zingers, some of which still have the bite of the Woody of old, just seem to be firing on just seven cylinders instead of the traditional eight. When Allen places his story in Europe, for example, the languid pace works, as in “Midnight in Paris” and “To Rome with Lo. But once back in the hustle and bustle of New York and L.A. the film slows down.

Allen is a sucker for romantic love stories. In “Café Society”, there are so many echoes of past Allen films: ‘Hannah and Her Sisters’, “To Rome with Love”, “Vicky Cristina Barcelona”, the highly popular and successful “Midnight in Paris”, and now “Café Society”. Allen, at 80, is still relevant when he goes back in time to give us characters with which we can identify.

The story in short, revolves around a young New Yorker, (think Woody Allen in his mid

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Kristen Stewart as Vonnie & Jesse Eisenberg as Bobby Dorfman Santo Loquasto, and costume designer Suzy Benzinger.

However, a note to Allen is in order; At 80 years of age, the narrator’s voice either needs a shot of adrenaline before recording or hire a

New York-raised voice-over actor to set the tone for one of the eight million stories in Allen’s ‘Naked City’.

“Café Society” is now playing on screens across the country. www.desertstarweekly.com