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“Romeo and Juliet”

Aaron Clifton Moten and Louisa Jacobson. Photo by Jim Cox

San Diego’s Old Globe Theatre Stages “Romeo And Juliet” The World’s Greatest Love Story

By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic Member American Theatre Critics Association There have been many love stories written about the redemptive power of love in all its art forms: poems, songs,

odes, sonnets, essays, novels, movies, and stage plays over the centuries. Be it the 2500-year-old Greek theatre with its ancient plays and their paean’s to love and war– or the plays of Shakespeare centuries later - each in its own way has

impacted societies no matter the culture or the language.

When it comes to the English speaking theatre, however, no one has written more eloquently or with the beauty and the transformative power of our language over the

last 400 years than the Bard of Avon, William Shakespeare. He was a prodigious playwriting genius, actor, and storyteller.

His magnum opus tribute to love; the tragic and cautionary tale “Romeo and Juliet,” is often referred to as the greatest

Safari Nights at The Living Desert

By Desert Star Staff Guests of all ages are invited to explore the park under the light of the moon and see many of the zoo’s favorite animals including zebra, cheetah, porcupine, leopard and more. Special Safari Night activities include an astronomy station, bat detecting station, scorpion walk, arts & crafts and animal chats. Giraffe feedings and carousel rides will be available for an additional fee.

Enjoy the musical sounds of Vintage Vibe playing everything from classic rock and rhythm and blues to the hits of the ‘70s through today. Plus, food, beverages

and specialty cocktails will be available for purchase throughout the park.

Experience the sights and sounds of the zoo at night. Make it a unique date night and enjoy a cocktail under the desert stars or dance along with the live entertainment. Get out of the house with the family for a fun and creative night out!

Experience the wild side of The Living Desert during Safari Nights, every Friday night in September!

September 6, 13, 20, 27 | 7:00 - 9:30pm Members: $12 | Non Members: Adults $14 | Children: $8

love story ever written.

Barry Edelstein, the Old Globe Theatre’s Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director, is not only a recognized scholar of the Shakespearean canon, He’s Continues on Page 19

Emergency Preparedness Tips to Help Ensure Pet Safety prepare before it occurs.

When it comes to managing pet safety during an emergency, the unpredictable can make the preparation process even more difficult.

Regardless of a pet’s size or demeanor, a disaster can take a toll on a pet without proper planning. Keep in mind that all pets are different, particularly when the unexpected occurs.

From accommodating their nervousness to tracking their food or medication requirements, understanding the needs of your pets can make a difference in the handling of an emergency.

Consider these tips from PetSmart Charities to help create a preparedness plan for you and your pets.

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By Desert Star Staff Preparing for an emergency can be a challenge.

It oftentimes is hard to foresee when disaster will strike and how to properly

Pack in Advance Arranging emergency supplies ahead of time can be a helpful first step when creating a pet preparedness plan. Essentials for packing include bowls for food and water, basic first aid items, lists of vaccinations and medications and a spare leash and collar. Consider adding the pet’s name and

your phone number to the collar to ensure you can be contacted if you become separated from your pet.

Keeping these items close will be essential if you’re able to stay in your home but if there comes a time to leave your home, bring along a week’s supply of food and water, labeled pet medication and a crate to provide a safe space for pets that may feel nervous or frightened.

“Plastic or wire crates will not only safely contain and transport pets, but they also condition relaxed behavior,” said Amanda Landis-Hanna, DVM, senior manager of veterinary outreach at PetSmart Charities. “Using a crate can provide a familiar reference point for pets during times of fear, uncertainty and anxiety.”

Pick a Safe Location Knowing where to turn in the case of a crisis can be tricky when bringing pets along. Try locating an array of safe places that allow pets and keep the list on-hand in the event of an emergency. Locations range from the homes of friends

and relatives to hotels and disaster shelters, however, be sure the accommodations are pet-friendly and do not have restrictions on specific animals or breeds. If those locations won’t suffice, check with your local humane society or Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) to see if they offer facilities during disasters or can provide recommendations.

Ready Yourself When disasters take place, try to maintain as much of a ready-to-go mindset as possible. With items packed in advance and locations in mind, it can be beneficial to have details and items sorted, like a toothbrush and other easily overlooked necessities. Although the needs of your family members, whether they are four-legged or two-legged, are at the forefront of your mind, it can put you at ease knowing your needs are in check.

For more tips to prepare you and your pets for an emergency, visit petsmartcharities. org. Family Features

A Creative Twist on Halloween Carvings W

FAMILY FEATURES

hen it comes to Halloween, carving the same pumpkin designs each year can become routine. This year, save a pumpkin and carve your spooky masterpiece into a watermelon instead.

Nutrient-rich watermelon can be a healthy alternative to other sweet treats full of added sugar during Halloween festivities as it’s a source of vitamins A and C as well as the antioxidant lycopene and the amino acid citrulline.

Because they are made up of 92% water, watermelons can be an effective way to stay hydrated during trick-or-treating, and creations like a Mummy or Jack O’Melon can help satisfy sweet cravings while keeping friends and family members frightfully delighted.

To get started, consider these carving tips and tricks:

Mummy Supplies and Tools: Watermelon Cutting board Kitchen knife Dry-erase marker Paring knife Melon baller Scoop Vegetable peeler Cheesecloth or gauze Straight pin (optional) Battery-operated candle or light Small bowl Blueberries or bloody candy eyes

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To make cutting and slicing easier, the watermelon should be at room temperate when carving.

Cut a small, thin, flat piece from the bottom of the watermelon to provide a stable base for carving.

Draw the design on the watermelon rind with a dry-erase marker before cutting. If you make a mistake, this can make it easier to wipe off.

Use a sharp knife with a pointed tip for easier, cleaner cuts.

Consider a paring knife with a smaller tip for ease of detail.

Blend scraps of watermelon that are too messy for dicing or slicing to create an easy juice.

For more watermelon carving ideas, visit watermelon.org.

Toothpicks, pins or glue Wash watermelon under cool running water and pat dry.

On cutting board, place watermelon on its side and use kitchen knife to cut off 1/4-1/2-inch of rind from bottom to provide sturdy base, being careful not to cut too deep into white part of rind.

Cut 1-2 inches from stem end to create opening for bowl to be added.

Using dry-erase marker, draw eyes, nose and mouth, along with wavy slits around carving. Use paring knife to cut them out, being sure to cut through to red flesh to let more light flow through.

Use melon baller to hollow out inside of watermelon. Reserve watermelon balls. Use scoop to remove remaining watermelon.

Using vegetable peeler, remove green skin off outside of watermelon, similar to peeling cucumber.

Wrap thin strips cheesecloth or gauze around mummy carving and secure with straight pin, if needed.

Place battery-operated candle or light inside carving and fit small bowl into top of carving. Trim away excess rind to make bowl fit securely.

Fill bowl with melon balls. Attach candy eyes or blueberries using toothpicks, pins or glue.

Jack O'Melon Supplies and Tools:

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Knife Round watermelon Melon baller Dry-erase marker Toothpicks (optional) Battery-operated light Using knife, cut thin slice from bottom of watermelon to provide stable base.

Cut circular piece of rind from top of watermelon big enough to reach into and remove flesh. Carefully remove top section and reserve for use as “lid.”

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Remove flesh from inside watermelon using melon baller, reserving melon balls for snacking.

Hollow out remaining watermelon flesh and use blender to juice scraps and excess juice.

Using dry-erase marker, draw outlines of eyes, nose, mouth, hair, ears and other features on side of watermelon. If mistake is made with marker, wipe off using paper towel to start over. Following outlines, carve features into watermelon and remove excess rind.

Safe, battery-operated light can be firmly placed inside watermelon to provide haunting glow.

Place circular piece of rind back on top of watermelon.

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What to Consider to Avoid a Tax Audit, if you Relocate To States with Lower Taxes

By Janice Gough The key to avoiding a tax audit when you decide to make a move is to comply with the rules of the state you are leaving from so that state doesn’t still consider that you are a resident. The state one plans on leaving may very well be watching, ready to pounce with a state tax audit to collect some of the tax revenue it will be losing.

Some of the high tax states are New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and California. New York State conducts roughly 3,000 nonresidency audits annually and

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has collected approximately $1 billion in revenue between 2010 and 2017 as a result of these audits.

High-tax states have increased their audit percentages, after the passage of the massive 2017 tax cut bill, which instituted a $10,000 limit on state and local tax deductions, starting with the 2018 tax returns.

Florida residents have no estate tax, no income tax, and lower property tax rate, however, you cannot buy property there and feel that the state you leave is just going to accept that you are now domiciled in that state. You will have to meet all the rules of the country you are moving to.

States have different qualifications for taxpayers to establish their residency. The most common criteria are based on time spent in-state within one year, often coupled with owning a home there.

New York state, for example, will consider an individual a resident subject to full state income taxes if among other criteria the individual person maintains a permanent place of residence in the state for more than 11 months of the year and spends more than 183 days in the state. New Jersey and Connecticut have similar rules but use one year for their definition of a permanent place of residence; Maryland uses six months.

As long as one considers what all the things that the states will do to verify that you are a real resident of the

and New Jersey, which also base proof of residency or non-residency on facts and circumstances, taxpayers must document their primary residency because the burden of proof rests with the taxpayer.

The easiest way to prove that one has relocated from California is to sever all ties with the state. However, it is not always possible.

However, putting all your ducks in a row is even more critical in California, where tax authorities can look back four years instead of the usual three-year period that the federal government and most states use.

Remember the tax authorities talk to each other, and if you’re filling out multistate tax forms and audited by one state, that state will contact the other states and the IRS. They will also look at social media accounts to

Recall Questions, Part 2

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL Kelly: Our HOA recently had a total board recall and election. The new (self- appointed) president handed out terms based on votes received, with three twoyear and two one-year terms.

Our bylaws specify a procedure for the first election, namely drawing of lots to determine terms, to be two (two-year) and three (one-year). Subsequent elections should be for twoyear terms, for a staggered election pattern. Should the president have followed the bylaws’ first election procedure, as the situation is identical, or should the president have given more two-year terms than is specified?

I can’t find the answer anywhere on the Internet.

J.T., San Jacinto Dear J.T., First, president does not appoint offices or board terms and is one vote out of the five who should be making that decision. Having not seen

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new state, it should be simple.

But, beware, in California, the Franchise Tax Board leaves no stone unturned. Cover all of the bases, and it should go smoothly. California has stricter rules than other states.

California, which has the highest state income tax in the country, is more complicated because California doesn’t use a set period as a factor in determining residency. The California FTB instead focuses on the strength of a taxpayer’s ties to the state compared to ties to other states. The franchise board considers factors such as the location of spouse and children and principal residence, the state that has issued a taxpayer’s driver’s license and vehicle registration, and the state where the taxpayer votes, maintains bank accounts and has his or her doctors.

In California and other states such as New York

your association governing documents, I cannot say exactly what was required to happen.

Normally, when an association begins to use staggered terms, the first election will have directors with the higher vote totals receiving the longer terms.

We normally draft such bylaw provisions or amendments that way. If everyone received two-year terms the staggering would be destroyed so your suggested approach makes sense, if it does not violate the governing documents.

Best regards, Kelly

counsel, vendors, or other HOA resources to oppose or support any candidate. Once the election is over, win or lose, HOA members should insist that their directors work together civilly and for the benefit of the association.

Best, Kelly

Dear Kelly, I look forward to your weekly column. For various reasons, a few months before our normal annual meeting a petition was submitted to recall the entire board, supported by most of our community.

Dear Mr. Richardson, Do we still have to have our We had a five-member annual board member election board. Two of the members did or is the board elected during not like the others, organized the recall remain in place until a total board recall election, the following year’s annual recalled the entire board, and meeting? The challenge that then ran again and won. Is this I foresee is that the existing legal besides being unethical? board will state it is a waste of E.F., Temecula money to have the two voting processes (recall and annual).

Dear E.F., E. L., Costa Mesa Directors are also members and at election time can Dear E.L.: While it might seem personally support or oppose to make sense to cancel the who they choose as directors. annual meeting if it falls only a What directors cannot do is short time after a completed to use the management, legal recall and installation of a new August 21, 2019

check on whereabouts and time frames. States, too, look at cell phone records.

It is a good idea to keep copies or scan of plane tickets, hotel receipts and any other documents that can account for their physical whereabouts as well as a diary or calendar or diary with your location noted for each day.

It is always advised to consult with a tax attorney or another tax specialist to protect your family from a state tax audit when relocating.

Janice Gough is a Financial Advisor in Palm Springs. Contact us for a complimentary review and learn other ways to save on taxes.

Janice can be reached at Janice@ GoughFinancialSvcs.com or phone us at (760) 251-7724 or (650) 200-8291 or www.

GoughFinancialSvcs.com.

board, the association still must follow its bylaws. Instead of a recall shortly before the annual meeting, such as in your case, sometimes it is better to focus on the upcoming annual meeting, instead of electing a board only for a short time.

Another approach would be for the directors to all tender their resignations, conditional upon achieving quorum, in the upcoming election. Then perhaps the recall petitioners might be willing to wait, and everyone could focus on trying to elect the best board available. Recalls are a hostile and divisive business and should be avoided if possible.

Hoping things improve at your association, Kelly Kelly G. Richardson Esq., CCAL, is a Fellow of the College of Community Association Lawyers and a Principal of Richardson|Ober PC, a California law firm known for community association advice. Send questions to Kelly@richardsonober. com. Past columns at www.HOAHomefront.com.

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Antifa may be branded ‘organization of terror - Trump warns

By Desert Star Staff Portland, Oregon, is bracing itself for a major right-wing rally – an event previously marred by clashes with anti-fascists. Warning any would-be violent counter-protesters, Donald Trump said events will be

“watched very closely.”

Trump on Saturday warned that “major consideration is being given to naming ANTIFA an “ORGANIZATION OF TERROR.” Trump also expressed hope that Portland mayor

By Desert Star Staff Trepidation is rising in North Carolina’s Asian-American community amid recent changes to federal immigration law slated to go into effect on October 15. The new rules take into consideration a greencard applicant’s income level and use of federal assistance programs, among other criteria.

Ricky Leung is one of the founders of the organization North Carolina Asian Americans Together. He said the new rules threaten the health of families.

“Asian-Americans as an immigrant group a lot of times get left out of the conversation,” Leung said.

“And a large part of North Carolina’s Asian-American community are immigrants - many of them recent immigrants as well. And so, this public-charge issue is going to affect a large segment of that population.”

Education and the ability

to speak English also would weigh more heavily on a greencard applicant’s approval.

Experts say the new rule would fundamentally alter the U.S. immigration system, and likely lead to the denial of green cards and visas to hundreds of thousands of otherwise eligible people.

Leung said in North Carolina, more than half a million people live in a family with at least one non-citizen member, and receive at least one of the income supports identified in the rule, such as Medicaid or SNAP. He said these changes, along with the push to add immigration status to the list of questions on the 2020 census, has unsettled the Asian-American community.

“It’s really kind of put the community on edge,” he said. “That dissuades some community members from accessing the support for the basic needs that they need.”

By Desert Star Staff RALSTON, Neb. – Children’s advocates are hoping Nebraskans will weigh in on a proposal by the Trump administration that could kick more than 3 million people, including children, out of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

If implemented, an estimated 265,000 children nationwide would no longer be automatically qualified for free school lunches.

The proposal also would take away state flexibility in administering SNAP.

Julia Tse, policy coordinator for economic stability and health with Voices for Children in Nebraska, says the proposal goes against the public assistance program’s main purpose.

“Which is to help families become self-sufficient and to ensure that they can work towards a better future for their families, ensuring that folks don’t suddenly lose the ability to make ends meet,” she points out.

In Nebraska, families with assets up to $25,000 can qualify for SNAP benefits

Ted Wheeler would be able to “properly do his job” and prevent outbreaks of violence at the upcoming gathering.

That hasn’t always worked out for the mayor in the past, with Portland repeatedly becoming the scene of brutal clashes

between hardliners from the left and the right in the past few years.

The latest skirmishes took place in the city during a rally in June as the Rose City Antifa faced off against the Proud Boys. The down point of the scuffles was Antifa (from AntiFascist) attacking journalist Andy Ngo, who was beaten up, doused with milkshakes –which reportedly contained quick-drying cement– and deprived of his equipment.

Trump also expressed hope that Portland mayor Ted Wheeler would be able to “properly do his job” and prevent outbreaks of violence at the upcoming gathering.

That hasn’t always worked out for the mayor in the past, with Portland repeatedly becoming the scene of brutal clashes between hardliners from the left and the right in the past few years.

The latest skirmishes took

place in the city during a rally in June as the Rose City Antifa faced off against the Proud Boys. The down point of the scuffles was Antifa (from AntiFascist) attacking journalist Andy Ngo, who was beaten up, doused with milkshakes –which reportedly contained quick-drying cement– and deprived of his equipment.

Many shops in downtown Portland remained closed on the day in anticipation of the turmoil. The FBI and Oregon State Police will be helping Portland law enforcers to maintain order in the city, with Mayor Wheeler saying that the National Guard may also be deployed.

Earlier this week, five men affiliated with right-wing groups were arrested and are facing criminal charges over an attack in early May on Cider Riot bar, which is popular with Oregon’s left.

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Asian-American Community “On Edge” Amid Immigration Law Change

North Carolina Asian Americans Together and other advocacy organizations have expressed opposition to the Trump administration’s move to broaden who is considered to be a “public charge” under federal immigration law. (Adobe Stock) While the law only takes into account benefits received by the green-card applicant, Leung pointed out the policy is designed to create

confusion and likely could prevent immigrant families from seeking or using benefits they are legally permitted to use. He said his organization

will continue to help ensure that community members are informed of what resources are available to them.

if they fall on hard times.

According to Tse, the proposed rule change would force families to choose between food assistance and spending down their savings to $3,500.

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has called flexible eligibility provisions a loophole, and maintains removing them would save $2.5 billion.

Tse argues that helping families get back on their feet is a smarter investment, and notes removing state flexibility will actually cost

taxpayers more d because of increased paperwork and administrative costs.

In 2017, SNAP helped 87,000 Nebraska children avoid missing meals, and helped lift 8,600 Nebraska families out of poverty.

Tse says families are working very hard, but a minimum-wage job just isn’t enough to make ends meet.

“Until wages are enough to meet a family’s basic needs, these public programs are really important in ensuring that children don’t fall through

the cracks,” she states.

Tse says cutting off food assistance also would stress Nebraska’s food pantries, which do not have the capacity to provide services at the scale of SNAP. SNAP currently creates 12 meals for every one meal provided by food banks.

The Trump administration must consider all public comments on the rule before it can be finalized. Comments can be submitted online at regulations.gov until Sept. 23.

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Collapsing Coal Industry Leaves Miners Fighting for Benefits

By Desert Star Staff A wave of coal company bankruptcies has left miners fighting for back pay and medical benefits.

Three large coal producers have gone under this year. At the same time, an epidemic of black lung disease is sweeping many coal mining communities.

Letcher County resident Patty Amburgey says her husband, a coal miner, died from decades of exposure to coal dust. They were married for 45 years.

“It destroyed his body,” she says. “It’s like a storm went through and there wasn’t nothing left.”

Last month miners traveled to Washington to press lawmakers on legislation that would ensure retired miners suffering from black lung disease and their families

are paid disability benefits when a miner’s employer has gone bankrupt.

Known as the Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act, the bill was introduced by U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Va., and is funded through an excise tax.

Bankruptcy is a real fear as the coal industry continues to atrophy.

Amburgey says it’s not just miners with black lung who are suffering.

“Every day, I changed his bed and bathed him,” she relates. “It takes a toll not only on the person that has black lung, it takes a toll on the whole family.

“It leaves a mark that can’t More than 1,000 coal miners were laid off after West Virginia-based Blackjewel filed for Chapter 11 bankbe erased nowhere. It leaves ruptcy. (Adobe Stock) it on your heart and soul.”

Meanwhile, miners in straight week, after their them for their work. blocking coal trains near Harlan County continue employer, Blackjewel. went A group of miners Cumberland and demanding to protest for the third bankrupt without paying continues to camp out, missing paychecks.

Farmer Field Day to Cultivate Interest in Booming Hemp Industry

pharmaceutical uses.

The market for CBD is set to explode over the next few years.

Leah Sandler, a research agronomist with Michael Fields, says her organization

has done hemp production trials and the results will be helpful for growers.

“Michael Fields did do research on hemp last year, was one of the few in the state that did,” she states. “So just kind of on the front end of it and trying to figure out as many things, make as many mistakes as we can and get all that information out to growers to try and mitigate their risk.”

Last year was the first year Wisconsin farmers could legally grow hemp again.

According to Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection numbers, nearly 250 growers and 100 processors gained licenses in 2018.

This year, the state issued more than 1,400 licenses for growers and nearly 700 for processors.

The Industrial Hemp Production Field Day is on Sept. 6 in East Troy.

Predictions are high for

the hemp industry, especially the CBD market. It’s expected to grow from $618 million in 2018 to $22 billion in 2022.

But Sandler notes there’s a still a lot to learn about the industry and time will tell how big it eventually becomes.

“A lot of the processing doesn’t really exist in the state or really in the region, and so trying to figure out if growers can be successful growing, where are the markets, where are the processors that’s going to allow the industry to grow?” she states.

Sandler and other experts in the hemp field are hosting another field day focusing on extraction and processing on Sept. 13 at West Star Organics in Cottage Grove.

Disclosure: Michael Fields Agricultural Institute contributes to our fund for reporting on Hunger/Food/ Nutrition, Rural/Farming, Sustainable Agriculture.

and a kid’s activity zone.

Desert AIDS Project C.E.O., David Brinkman is expected to update the community on the progress

D.A.P. has made in eliminating HIV/AIDS and the work that remains to be done to ensure community health becomes a reality for every resident of the Coachella Valley. The walk kicks off at 9 am and will be led by six-time Emmy Award-winning journalist,

Hank Plante who was featured in the documentary 5B about the first AIDS ward at San Francisco General Hospital. He will be joined by other health care providers who continue to lead the work being done to care for our community.

Licenses to hemp growers in Wisconsin grew from about 250 in 2018 to 1,400 in 2019. (StockPhotoPro/ Adobe Stock)

By Desert Star Staff EAST TROY, Wis. – An event in southern Wisconsin is offering tips to farmers interested in the booming business of hemp.

The Michael Fields

Agricultural Institute is hosting the Industrial Hemp Production Field Day next month to showcase different growing methods for hemp that is high in a compound known as CBD, which has

Desert AIDS Walk 2019

On Saturday, October 19, over 2,000 community members will unite in Ruth Hardy Park to walk in the Desert AIDS Walk in support of Desert AIDS Project, presented by Desert Care Network. This year’s walk, with the theme of ‘Walk A Day in Our Shoes,’ will follow a 2.5-mile route through the new downtown Palm Springs and is notable for the diversity of community members who come together as teams each year to support Desert AIDS Project and our community partners.

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Chief Development Officer, Darrell Tucci on this year’s walk: “Desert AIDS Project has a long history as a leader in community healthcare and is unique in its approach to providing comprehensive services to underserved communities. We are, at our core, a non-profit health care center, specializing in H.I.V. and infectious disease, supported in large part by the communities we serve. Desert AIDS Walk 2019 begins at 8 am and will feature live entertainment, a Health & Wellness Festival featuring over 40 vendor booths,

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Urban Farm Provides Job Skills to Women in Recovery

By Desert Star Staff A pilot program in Berea where women in recovery learn job skills through farming saw its first batch of graduates this month.

Harvesting Hope is a partnership between Sustainable Berea and Liberty Place, a recovery center for women in Richmond, along with several local businesses. Program director Cheyenne Olson said many people might be surprised by how much planting and harvesting translates to other types of work.

“There’s an incredible amount of job-skills learning that takes places on the Berea Urban Farm,” Olson said.

The 26 graduates were paid for their work on the Berea Urban Farm, in addition to receiving training in financial literacy, job interviews

and building a resume.

Kentucky has one of the lowest workforce participation rates in the country, according a 2017 report by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. Olson pointed out while the opioid epidemic has made it difficult for many employers to fill available jobs, communities haven’t put effort into helping people transition from sobriety into employment.

“And we also want to develop a model program that can be adopted by other communities who are seeking to do job-skills programs,” she said.

Olson also said no jobskills program is going to work without addressing personal trauma and self-worth.

“Unless they are able to have some way to heal, personally and spiritually, all of the job skills in the world

A farm in Berea has partnered with a local substance-abuse treatment center to help women in recovery with job training. (Facebook/Sustainable Berea) are not going to help them,” she said. “If you don’t have that piece, I don’t think it works. And we didn’t know that when we were going into this. We did not know that

we were going to be dealing with the personal issues.”

The state’s Injury and Research Prevention Center has launched a website aimed at helping families

Bill Brings Hope for River Herring, Shad

out at sea, it means there’s less food available for predators like stripers and the other game fish that our membership likes to fish for,” Daub said.

HR 2236 would add shad and river herring to the list of managed stocks for the New England and MidAtlantic Fishery Management Council. The bill was introduced last spring.

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission was founded in 1866 - in part to restore shad to the Susquehanna River.

Tim Schaeffer, the group’s Forage fish attract larger predator fish, like striped bass, but they often wind up as the unintended executive director, pointed out controlling the catch offshore bycatch in commercial fishing nets. (Reimar/Adobe Stock) is critical to that effort.

“If we could have

By Desert Star Staff live much of their lives in ocean Harold Daub, executive American shad and river Forage fish have been waters - where vast numbers director at the Pennsylvania herring considered on their declining in Pennsylvania rivers, are swept up by commercial Federation of Sportsmen and own as a stock, rather than but a bill now in Congress could fishing operations, often in Conservationists, said the simply as bycatch, they help restore their numbers. nets intended for other fish.

Forage Fish Conservation Act in could actually be protected Shad, river herring and other Current federal fishery Congress is a top priority for his accordingly,” Schaeffer said. migratory species return to management law doesn’t organization’s 57,000 members.

He added restoring rivers like the Delaware and protect most forage fish “If we remove so many river forage fish also would benefit Susquehanna to breed, but they from overfishing. That’s why herring and shad when they’re local communities that

and individuals find real-time information about patient openings at treatment programs across Kentucky.

More information is available at FindHelpNowKY.org. depend on fishing, wildlife tourism and seafood.

A diverse coalition of conservation and recreational fishing groups is calling for passage of the Forage Fish Conservation Act. And Daub noted lawmakers in the Keystone State are giving it their support as well.

“We appreciate that Representatives Fitzpatrick and Cartwright cosponsored the bill,” Daub said. “We sure would like to see the entire Pennsylvania delegation join them in supporting it.”

The bill has been referred to the Water, Oceans and Wildlife Subcommittee of the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Support for this reporting was provided by The Pew Charitable Trusts.

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Ropeless Fishing Gear Could Aid Maine’s Lobster Industry, Endangered Whales

By Desert Star Staff PORTLAND, Maine — Researchers say conservationists and the fishing industry must work together to save the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale. Only about 400 of these whales are left living in the wild, and scientists say human activity is to blame for their decline.

Ship strikes and fishinggear entanglements make up about 90% of all North Atlantic right-whale deaths, yet some in Maine have been resistant to proposed federal regulations they fear could hurt the states’ booming lobster industry. Patrick Ramage is

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director of marine conservation for the International Fund for Animal Welfare. He said the regulations don’t need to be a disaster for the local economy.

“One of the solutions that’s on the near horizon is so-called ropeless fishing gear, so there’s no permanent buoy line,” Ramage said; “more than a million of which are currently strewn between the right whale’s birthing grounds off Florida and Georgia through New England waters and pose a very severe threat to the persistence of this species.”

Federal regulators have yet to approve this technology.

If and when they do, cost

could be prohibitive for some fishermen without government or foundational support.

Ramage said his organization is hopeful industry, government and conservationists can work together before it’s too late.

The debate between conservationists and Maine lobstering families has been heating up for months, as new regulations would force lobstermen to reduce their lines by 50%. Ramage said ropeless technology is a compromise that could keep Maine’s lobstering industry thriving while saving the whales from deadly entanglements.

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pronounced reaction particularly in Maine,” he said. “The concern is understandable.

Ultimately an engagement of fishermen is going to be required if we have any chance of saving this species.”

Researchers studying the North Atlantic right whale say between 2003 and 2018, all identified causes of death in the population were linked to human activity.

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Making the Back-to-School Transition Easy from Kindergarten to College

By Desert Star Staff It’s time to get your household organized for another school year and all that comes with it.

Whether your child is headed off to kindergarten or going away to college, these useful tips can help make the transition back to the regimented school year easier and get your busy household organized for the upcoming season.

everyone’s schedule. There are plenty of free family calendar applications available for smartphones and other Elementary School devices that can help you keep • Get into a routine. Set your kids’ sleep schedules back up with all members of the family and stay organized. to “school time” at least two weeks before the first day.

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that at least 5% of its fleet sold by 2023 be zeroemission vehicles.

Some critics argue that consumers in Colorado don’t want today’s electric sedans, they want SUVs. Dealerships also oppose the measure in part because electric vehicles require less maintenance, and a higher percentage of EV sales could force them to change their business model.

Baker-Branstetter notes a couple of electric SUVs already are on the market, and more are coming.

She says most consumers haven’t even seen electric vehicles, advertised or at dealerships, and 85% of Colorado car buyers don’t know about tax credits that can reduce the price of an electric vehicle by

thousands of dollars.

“And so if there were better education about how consumers can save money on fuel and maintenance costs as well as the state and federal incentives, that would also help increase EV sales,” she states.

A recent study of 50 major cities found that zeroemission drivers can save an average of $770 a year because of lower maintenance costs and paying as little as 68 cents for the equivalent of a gallon of gasoline.

After the rule was adopted Friday, the director of the Colorado Public Health and Environment’s Air Pollution Control Division told the Denver Post that since the federal government refuses to act on air quality, it’s up to states to take the lead.

statement from the police department during the initial fallout from the incident.

Meanwhile, authorities are working out an agreement so

that Neely can receive mental health treatment instead of a criminal conviction for the initial criminal trespass charge.

more casual and utilize phone calls or in-person meetings.

Consumer Reports: Car Buyers Win in Zero Emission Vehicle Rule

By Desert Star Staff DENVER – Colorado has joined 10 other states

that have adopted an official zero-emission standard for vehicles, a move Gov. Jared

Polis says will lead to cleaner energy and healthier air.

The action comes as the Trump administration is working to restrict states’ rights to adopt protections stronger than federal standards under the Clean Air Act. Shannon BakerBranstetter, manager of car and energy policy for Consumer Reports, says the new rule means Coloradans will have a lot more choice in electric vehicles.

“It also provides the state and businesses the certainty they need to invest in electricvehicle infrastructure,” she states. “And battery prices are dropping rapidly and the economies of scale that this program provides will help EV prices drop even further.”

The plan imposes a mandate on automakers

By Desert Star Staff The two police officers who led a handcuffed black man by a rope from horseback will not face criminal charges over the incident, it has emerged.

Images of the August 3 arrest in Galveston, Texas of Donald Neely, a 43-yearold black man who relatives say is mentally ill, triggered widespread outrage after they were published. Many of the online commentariat said it evoked images of slavery and racism in the US. Neely, who reportedly had been sleeping on the streets, was arrested for alleged criminal trespass. When a police vehicle was not immediately available, the arresting officers

led him from horseback, having secured him with a rope.

The Texas Ranger Division of the state’s Department of Public Safety conducted a review, one of two external inquiries, to determine whether the officers had committed any crimes, but ultimately determined that they had not.

“The Texas Rangers conducted an inquiry into this matter, which has since been completed,” the public safety agency said in a statement. “The Rangers subsequently conferred with the Galveston County District Attorney’s Office, which determined that there was nothing that warranted a criminal investigation.”

Neely’s lawyer is still campaigning for the police department to release the body-cam footage of the arrest and subsequent incident.

Galveston Police Chief Vernon L. Hale III apologized for the officers’ “poor judgment,” saying they should have simply waited, though he added that they were indeed following their training for such circumstances, opting for what other police advocates described as “the least bad option.”

Chief Hale vowed that his department would stop using rope escorts despite being “considered a best practice in certain scenarios, such as during crowd control,” according to a previous

Colorado’s zero-emissions policy would require 6% of cars sold by 2030 to be zero-emission vehicles, a move that is projected to eliminate more than 3 million metric tons of greenhouse-gas pollution. (DOD)

TX cops who led black man by rope from horseback won’t face criminal charges

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HOROSCOPES ARIES

Notice you begin to seek perfection, first at work and then with partnerships and relationships, till finally you find you’re tense and critical about everything and everyone. Be aware of this and try not to fall into this dead-end way of being. Mars (action) is in Virgo and one could enter into criticism or tend toward service. Virgo can at first be critical. But spiritual Virgo is about service to self and to one another. What in your life are you in service to? What are you tending to each day?

TAURUS You may find your attention directed toward the animal and/or plant kingdoms. For some reason your intimate relationships are either doing well, are somewhere far away. Each day you concern yourself with the kingdoms that need your loving care. If it’s gardening, consider your fall and winter garden, a garden of white and gold and figure out what roses to choose when bareroots are available.

For the animal kingdom, tend to their health, teeth, fur, fins, or wings. Their devotion serves us as they learn from us how to be human.

GEMINI Some of us, feeling we have little safety or constancy and experiencing emotional vulnerability, seek security and hope at home. We need home to fulfill deep and needful longings. Is this you, Gem?

AUGUST 21 – 27, 2019 ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST BY RISA D’ANGELES

It’s good therefore to have the home environment cleaned, refurnished with added features of safety and security.

Being attentive to all that surrounds us creates a golden light to shine down upon us.

Venus smiles at these words.

CANCER Concerned about finances, you attempt to quickly clear any debts, paying bills as soon as they arrive. Then, worrying less, you concentrate on communications and social interactions which make you less lonely. It’s time to contact siblings, old school mates, friends, family and neighbors.

You are always seeking and learning more. You see the times are deeply changing us.

LEO Finances and resources will take a turn upward. So, find resources that develop & cultivate your creativity and self-esteem. Should lots of money find you, maintain its value by investing in silver and gold. You will want to manage your resources in these unusual times in unexpected ways as the tried and true financial path is quickly crumbling. Remember to tithe to organizations that assist those in need including our beloved animal kingdom.

VIRGO You may be looking in the mirror wondering how you’re seen by others and consider a change in appearance.

You want to be attractive. If

brave, you’ll seek to be stylish, hip and just a little auteur.

Altering how we look alters how we feel about ourselves.

Tend to forgotten tasks put off for rainy days of which there may not be in these dog (god) days of summer.

It’s a happy time for you.

LIBRA There are several messages attempting to get through to you and they affect your future. These messages are possibly coming through dreams. Have at your bedside pen and paper should you wake in the with remembered impressions or dreams. A refinement is occurring within creating greater level of Goodwill which creates Right Relations. Art of all types helps you remember your own creativity. Do you remember yourself as an artist long ago?

SCORPIO It’s important to maintain diplomacy amidst new and added responsibilities. You’re to be with others, in groups with like-minded people who, like you, have very high objectives. Stand equal with everyone, including superiors.

You have an authority that others recognize. Tend to self with disciplined kindness.

Be kind and do not control others, as you would not have them control you.

SAGITTARIUS Perhaps recently you have felt you’re not meeting financial, emotional, psychological

or intellectual needs and responsibilities. You have sought freedom and new ways of fulfillment. You also want fame and fortune. All our desires and aspirations are embryonic stages of what eventually will actually come forth. Life events are slower at times, fast at other times.

You will be developing new gifts in the coming months.

CAPRICORN Your mind often asks solemn questions about the meaning of life and your life in particular. Continue with your manifestation drawings and writings, sharing them with family and friends. Your daily journal work creates a magnetic field around you.

What you hope for and what you need one day unites due to your constant attention. Think on these words - community, gardens, devas, greenhouse, family, travel, beauty and art.

Your need order, beauty and harmony in all surroundings.

Order and organization assist us especially when difficult decisions must be made.

Orderliness helps all events to proceed easily and smoothly.

You are very sensitive to deep psychological situations.

Focus first upon your needs.

When met you can then assist others. If you always give yourself away, soon you’ll disappear. Don’t. Pisces are needed to save the world.

Risa D’Angeles is the founder and director of the Esoteric & Astrological Studies Research Institute: Risa’s Esoteric Astrology.

She can be reached at risagoodwill@gmail.com.

AQUARIUS Notice if you feel certain levels of crisis. These are small psychological signposts that your emotional life is changing.

It’s important to always follow what is right. You can include practicality and disciplines with kindness. Be sure to discuss the many alternatives before making an important decision.

Be in charge, be the leader, stand tall. A new reality is emerging. You may be tested as to what path to take.

PISCES

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Analysis: CEO Pay Swells as Worker Wages Remain Idle

By Desert Star Staff A new analysis finds pay to CEOs is ballooning while average wages for workers remain stagnant.

The Economic Policy Institute looked at compensation for CEOs at the 350 largest firms in the

U.S. and found they have risen more than 1,000% over the past four decades.

Meanwhile, pay to the median worker has gone up just 12% over that time period.

John Burbank, executive director of the Economic Opportunity Institute, says

the growing income gap is a symptom of a larger issue in the country.

“The value of stock as shareholders is held above the value of workers, who are the people who are actually doing the work to create the profits for the companies, and

The ratio of CEO-to-worker compensation is 4.7 times greater than it was 30 years ago. (Hyejin Kang/ Adobe Stock)

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it is a continual undermining of the quality of life of middle class workers and their families,” he points out.

Burbank adds that this is not just happening in the private sector. Even nonprofit hospitals have emulated this trend.

According to an analysis by his organization, in 2018, the head of the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan made 193 times as much as the typical nurse.

In 2018, the ratio of CEOto-worker compensation was 278-to-1. Thirty years ago, that ratio was 58-to-1.

Burbank says there are ways for the Washington state Legislature to address this issue.

One proposal this session would put a surtax on companies where CEOs make more than 50 times that of the median worker.

Another bill would put an excise tax of 5% on employers who pay employees more than $1 million and a 10%

tax for employees who make more than $10 million.

Burbank says that would bring in millions of dollars.

“Our legislators could make a choice as to whether they will continue to allow this obscene escalation of compensation to the very top or whether they want to put a little brake on that and use the revenues from that brake to fund basic services for the people of our state,” he states.

Burbank says if the excise tax had been implemented this year, it would have brought in more than $300 million in tax revenue, which could help fund programs as such expanded health care coverage or early childhood education.

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BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN

Marvel’s ‘Avengers: Endgame’ --A Superhero Finale A little over a year ago “Avengers: Infinity War” grossed $2.048 billion at the worldwide box office. That made it one of the biggest grossing films of all time. While that sounds truly impressive the latest Avengers epic “Avengers: Endgame” has surpassed that total by raking in $2.8 billion already, making it the highest-grossing film of all time. Wow! That’s impressive.

But guess what! The latest Avengers epic may break up the old gang, spelling the end for some of the most beloved characters in the Disney/Marvel franchise. Who will bite the dust won’t be revealed here. You have to find that out for yourself. If you missed this compelling superhero movie in theaters-don’t worry. It is now available on Blu-ray and DVD. “Endgame” picks up where “Infinity Wars” left off. Thanks to the supervillain Thanos (Josh Brolin) the world’s population has been drastically reduced. He was aided in his catastrophic destruction

efforts by taking control of six “Infinity Stones.” As the film begins, Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) enters the scene, determined to destroy Thanos and gain control of these powerful stones. But Iron Man (Robert Downey) takes on the daunting task with the aid of Captain America (Chris Evans) and Thor (Chris Hemsworth).

However at this time, due to the Avengers terrible defeat earlier, Thor has literally gone to pot. Now he is fat and out of shape, with a beer belly that has destroyed his sexy brawny good looks. It takes some convincing to get him off the sauce and back into being a superhero Avenger once more.

Christopher Marcus and Stephen McFeely wrote the script for this three hour Marvel marathon directed by Anthony and Joe Russo. As the story progresses, some of the main characters may meet their untimely end in the marathon battle that ensues when the forces of good and evil are pitted against one another. Avengers like Black

Panther (Chadwick Boseman), Dr. Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), Spider-Man (Tom Holland) and Ant-Mann (Paul Rudd) join in the chaotic struggle to save the universe.

Avenger fans will be mesmerized by the horrific battle that takes place between the forces of good and evil. At one point during the carnage, Iron Man asks Dr. Strange who will win. His answer is, “You will have to

wait and see.” And so will you.

While the climactic battle is overpowering and ends in the death of one special character, it still leaves plenty of Avengers alive for more Marvel film adventures.

On the lighter side, we get to meet Iron Man’s little daughter. Yes, this time he is happily married to Gweneth Paltrow.

The film features an allstar cast that includes Don

Cheadle, Bradley Cooper as the feisty raccoon, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Jon Favreau, Tilda Swinton. Chris Evans and Robert Redford.

“Avengers: Endgame,” rated PG-13, has a running time of 3 hours, 1 minute. And if you missed it on screen, don’t worry. The Avengers ultimate story has returned.

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Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Use-of-force Bill

By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 392 by Assemblymember Shirley Weber (D-San Diego).

The bill enacts one of the strongest use-of-force laws in the country.

AB 392 modernizes standards for the use of deadly force by officers. Correctly, this bill updates the existing deadly force standards to provide that deadly force may only be used when necessary. AB 392 also requires officers to use other techniques to address threats instead of using deadly force when safe to do so, encouraging law enforcement to train on and use deescalation techniques like verbal persuasion and other crisis intervention methods.

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forward. The bill goes to the heart of some of our most sacred principles, in which force should be exercised judiciously, with respect for human life and dignity. The bottom line is that deadly force should only be used when absolutely necessary,” said Governor Newsom.

“With the Governor’s signature, we are closer to a culture of policing in California that values and preserves human life,” said Assemblymember Weber.

“Working on this policy has been a high hill to climb, but what has lifted me up is the energy and the devotion of the families who have lost loved ones to these shootings. Our hope all along has been to save lives and to establish trust between law enforcement and communities of color finally.”

The provisions in AB 392

will be reflected in both law enforcement agency policy and officer training statewide, and will further ensure that

all officers in California are trained to a higher legal standard. Use-of-force policies have remained mostly

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Conversation With Julianne Moore and Bart Freundlich on “After the Wedding”

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Short Recap of Part 1: Julianne Moore launched her career on episodic television programs such as “The Edge of Night,” “Another World,” “B.L. Stryker,” and “30 Rock.” She eventually moved onto the big screen where she gave memorable performances in The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, Body of Evidence, Benny & Joon, The Fugitive, Roommates, Nine Months, Surviving Picasso, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Boogie Nights, Welcome to Hollywood, Psycho, Hannibal, Far from Heaven, The Hours, Children of Men, I’m Not There, A Single Man, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, (and Part 2) The Kids Are All Right, and The Big Lebowski. She is also the first American woman to receive acting awards from some of the most famous international film festivals including, Cannes, Berlin, and Venice.

Julianne’s latest film is After the Wedding, which she not only produced, but also plays one of the lead roles of Theresa Young, a highpowered media mogul who has amassed millions. Directed by her husband Bart Freundlich, Michelle Williams co-stars as the Isabel, who runs an orphanage in a poor section of Calcutta. Billy Crudup plays Oscar, Theresa’s husband, and Abby Quinn* plays their daughter Grace, who has two younger twin siblings.

Bart, Julianne, and Abby Quinn* recently sat down with a select group of journalists to talk about their film and other topics, and the following is Part 2 of that interview, which has been edited for content and continuity for print purposes.

Part 2: In the film, most of the characters make lifechanging mistakes. How do you feel about mistakes in general and what is the audience take-away?

Julie: There has to be

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room for people to make mistakes. Some things might be irreversible, but rarely are. It’s important to take responsibility for what you’ve done. That’s what we all have to do in life. You want your children to know that it’s okay to make a mistake.

Bart: In the film, there are actions and consequences.

There are no judgments. But teaching kids that you have a choice, and if you make that choice, there might be consequences, which aren’t necessarily bad consequences, but what you do affects your life as well as other people.

That’s really taking ownership of your choices and celebrating those moments knowing that’s the stuff that life’s really made of. Life is kind of what we make it and I think that’s a great message to give to kids.

with very real-life things like being parents, being sick, connecting, art, and money.

Sometimes she would respond, “I don’t think that would happen.” The way we handled that was generally I would trust Julie’s instincts as her reasons were usually valid and never ego driven, especially when it came to her character.

So, unless I was absolutely 100% clear that the reason I wanted to shoot it a certain way was because I had a more macro view as the director of the film, I would listen to her.

Julie: There were times when there were choices I made didn’t work out when we were shooting a scene or they disappeared in the editing. Film is a collaborative effort so you’re always going to try to adjust to each other’s needs of the day.

Bart: It is a big narrative with so many secrets. Movies are pretend ultimately so sometimes when you are trying to catch such a rich world, if you open too many doors, you start to see the falsehood.

So, occasionally we would entertain an idea but would decide that it wasn’t working and it was a bridge too far.

You have created so many memorable characters.

What is your approach to developing them?

Julie: You know, the older I’ve gotten, the more research I do. When I was younger, I would just read the script and that was it. Now, I think I don’t know anything about this. I have to talk to my friends or start reading about a particular subject or asking questions because I don’t know. I want evidence on which to base my character.

I want it to be something I’ve seen or something someone has told me about. I want information. So, with each character, no matter who they are, whether it’s a fictional character or based on a real person, I just try to learn as much as I can beforehand.

Producing is not one of the hats you’ve worn very often. Did you seek advice?

Julie: We have a friend who has an independent company called Horizon Media.

I spent a lot of time with him talking about what media placement means and this idea that you have this ephemeral The film has a look thing that you’ve created and of being shot with an have to place it somewhere. unlimited budget. How There’s no physical there, there. did cinematographer He was very helpful in giving us Julio Macat pull it off? guidance on how to approach Bart: I know Julio and he’s this, including how to delegate. like this Argentinean poet. I worked with him on a kid’s What influenced you into movie called Catch That Kid, wanting to produce? which strangely enough was another original Danish film.

Julie: I think what’s He’s known for shooting those happened is that our industry big Hollywood comedies like has changed significantly and if you are looking for stuff to do, you have to find it yourself.

Producing is not something I was compelled to do, but because there has been so much change, actors are taking responsibility for their own projects. So, it’s mainly a result of that. It’s not as though I had some burning desire to produce – I just wanted to keep doing the work I like doing. I really admire what Reese Witherspoon has done because she said at a certain point that she was tired of not enough roles for women and seeing her contemporaries going after the same small parts. I thought she’s right. It really feels good to be able to say to somebody hey, I’m going to develop this. So it’s exciting to make opportunities for yourself and others.

Do you do a back-story?

Julie: No. Surprisingly no. I like to collect evidence from the real world. But the story is what happens on the page. Sometimes I don’t even know my character’s last name. (Laughter) Bart: The story deals

Were you and Julie always in agreement in how a scene should be played out?

Bart: Not always.

Because Julie is a producer on the movie, we got to talk and because we live together, we talked about it a lot. (Laughter) I would say, “What about this?”

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Wedding Crashers, Home Alone II, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, and The Nutty Professor, the total antithesis of After the Wedding. I reached out to him and he happened to be available. He called every rental house and every lab and because of all the good will he’s established over the years, he got them to give us what they would give to a huge movie.

Using the same camera he shot with for Roma, our idea was to treat the actors’ faces like landscapes so you could see every detail. The camera has this great selective focus so the shots really looked like an abstract painting. Without having to do a big camera move, you could just hang back and have everything in the background out of focus and just be on Julie. It would feel like you were witnessing a private moment. So, Julio bought and clawed to get us everything that a fifty million dollar movie would have and as a result, he was almost like another actor in the movie.

He worked so hard that we are actually on the cover of the September issue of “American Cinematographer.”

That is a huge deal for such a small movie.

PR Rep: Sorry. Time’s up.

Julie & Bart: Thank you for the interview. It was fun. *Due to space limitations, Abby’s portion of the interview is not included.

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Prep time: 10 to 15 minutes Chill time: 1 hour to overnight Bake time: 8 to 14 minutes Yield: 24 to 30 cookies 1 cup (2 sticks) butter 2/3 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 cups flour 1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 3/4 cups M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies Preheat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, cream butter and both sugars until well blended. Add egg and vanilla extract, and mix to combine.

In separate bowl, sift flour, baking soda and salt together. Slowly add dry ingredients into butter mixture and stir until combined.

Fold in candies and chill dough for 1 hour or overnight.

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Spoon mixture into resealable bag and snip off a 1/2-inch corner. Fill cannoli shells by squeezing in filling from each end.

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Dining Out for Life Greater Palm Springs 2019 Raises $307,000

By Desert Star Staff Palm Springs, CA -Eightythree local restaurants, bars, bakeries, and coffee shops participated in Dining Out for Life on April 25 donating 33% or more of their food, beverage, and liquor gross sales to support Desert AIDS Project. Setting a record this year, fifteen participants gave 50% or more. The local event, which raised $307,000, was part of the larger Dining Out for Life program which occurs on the last Thursday of April each year. In 2019, there were 49 Dining Out For Life events throughout North America. Two thousand four hundred fiftynine restaurants participated, and with the support of 4,000 volunteers and 400,000 diners, more than $4 million was raised to support local H.I.V. services.

Harold Matzner donated 100% of Spencer’s gross revenue in honor of his friend, Barbara Keller who championed the mission of D.A.P. and for whom D.A.P.’s main building will be renamed ‘The Barbara Keller LOVE Building’. Matzner’s restaurant was the top fundraising location in North America for the second year in a row joined by Lulu California Bistro and Trio Restaurant as the prime three fundraising locations. Jointly, the three areas raised over $74,000.

Locally, the event generates great community pride of place. Greater Palm Springs raised more funds than cities such as Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington DC, and San Francisco. “This is a powerful story about the impact of generous restaurants and our local community.”

Said Desert AIDS Project’s Chief Development Officer, Darrel Tucci who credits the generosity of Great Palm Springs business owners for raising a record amount this year for client services at Desert AIDS Project (D.A.P.). “Palm Springs is the smallest participating market, but because of their commitment to D.A.P., we were second in overall fundraising again this year. No other market can boast the level of commitment shown in Greater Palm Springs.”

Beyond fundraising to support D.A.P.’s clients and services, the event generates community awareness of HIV/ AIDS and supports Desert AIDS Project’s mission to enhance the health and well-being of its community. Desert AIDS Project provides compassionate care for 6,500 patients and clients.

Desert AIDS Project’s goal and specialty is helping people achieve overall health. D.A.P. is in the midst of a capital campaign, D.A.P. Vision 2020, which, when fully funded, will enable it to double the number of patients and clients served.

Desert AIDS Project C.E.O., David Brinkman explains why

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“There are 27,000 transgender individuals in our service area that need culturally competent care. Forty thousand lowincome residents near D.A.P. are still without healthcare, and our neighbors facing a mental health crisis often wait weeks or months for an appointment.

Treatment for addiction is often out of reach, and affordable housing is almost non-existent in Palm Springs. The future of D.A.P. is humanitarian, moving individuals into care, and onward toward a life of wellness.

Brinkman reflected on the impact of Dining Out for Life Greater Palm Springs. “Few other events bring D.A.P. closer to our taproot of community action. D.A.P. was founded on unconditional love and guided by community members who

defined and funded solutions to help those in need. I hope the community shares our great sense of pride in being home to the top three fundraising restaurants in North America for the third year in a row.” Over

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MUSIC

BY ROBERT KINSLER

Authentic Songcraft Works Wonders On New Releases OmnivoreRecordings.com.

The talents of three terrific artists are featured on titles being released this month.

disc closing tribute to Merle Haggard (“A World Without Haggard”), “Okie” astounds.

On “An Honest Man” Gill’s voice echoes the enduring themes captured across “Okie” as he sings “Come put your arms around me / Put your heart in my hand / Let them cowboys be the heroes / I’m still an honest man.”

Information: VinceGill.com.

songs featured on the original 1985 release as well as eight bonus tracks (including solo acoustic versions and several Artist: Vince Gill previously-unissued songs).

Title: Okie (MCA Nashville) Best known for his song “City You might like if you enjoy: of New Orleans,” Goodman’s Vince Gill, The Eagles, rich mix of styles is displayed Bruce Springsteen’s in all its brilliance across “Santa “Western Stars” Ana Winds.” Armed with a Tell me more: Vince Gill’s distinctive and emotive voice new album “Okie” (set for and keen observer of the world release on Aug. 23, 2019) is an around him, the material never album that fully captures the Artist: Steve Goodman falters; penetrating insights Oklahoma native’s towering Title: Santa Ana Winds abound (“Face On The Cutting talents as singer, songwriter (Omnivore Recordings) Room Floor,” “The One That and master guitarist. The You might like if you Got Away”) and humor is songs here exude the authentic enjoy: John Denver, John used with a master’s touch spirit of real people immersed Prine, Andrew Gold just as convincingly (on the in the day-to-day struggles and Tell me more: Omnivore country-styled “Telephone joys of real life, and to be sure Recordings’ wonderful series Answering Tape,” the rock ‘n’ the songs (all written or coof Steve Goodman reissues roll flavored “Queen Of The written by Gill) have a uniform is reintroducing the world to Road” and Chicago blues depth wonderfully at odds with the singer-songwriter great tune “Hot Tub Refugee”). the majority of contemporary who passed away at the age Guests on the disc include Kris country hitmakers. There are of 36 in September 1984 Kristofferson, Herb Pedersen gorgeous ballads (“Forever following a long battle with and Emmylou Harris (whose Changed,” “What Choice Will leukemia. “Santa Ana Winds” soprano shines on the beautiful You Make,” “When My Amy was completed in the span of a “Fourteen Days”). Information: Prays”), probing gems with week (including the recording, OmnivoreRecordings.com. lovely choruses (“Black And mixing and mastering), and White,” “The Red Words”).

35 years later it proves to Artist: Steve Goodman From the album’s incredible be a timeless masterpiece.

Title: Unfinished Business opening song “I Don’t Wanna Remastered and expanded in (Omnivore Recordings) Ride The Rails No More” to the 2019, the LP features all 10 You might like if you

Artist: Mike Jacoby Title: Long Beach Calling (Mike Jacoby Music) You might like if you enjoy: Brian Setzer, Nick 13, Haymaker Tell me more: Roots rocker Mike Jacoby’s keen and oftenwry observations combined with a multi-instrumentalist’s enjoy: Steve Goodman, top-tier talents are used to John Denver, John Prine good effect across his newlyTell me more: Originally released third album “Long issued in 1987, “Unfinished Beach Calling.” A multi-layered Business” ultimately proved be and winning tribute to life, love much more than a collection and his own musical heroes, of demo recordings, outtakes Jacoby’s style explores a and unissued material from diverse range of musical areas Steve Goodman. That associated with roots and 10-track album – which Americana music. Handling earned a Grammy for Best lead vocals as well as the Contemporary Folk Album in majority of instruments heard 1988 – has now been further on the 12-track disc. The expanded with nine bonus driving tribute to his hometown tracks. The strength of the is chronicled in the title cut; the songs and recordings that countrified “Pine Box” takes an span “Unfinished Business” are insightful look at how little life equal to his previous releases. we have ahead once we reach The nuanced “In Real Life,” middle age; the tender ballad acoustic “The Dutchman,” “Know Right Away” is bolstered uptempo “Mind Over Matter” by a burgeoning arrangement and “Millie Make Some Chili,” with Jacoby’s stellar lead guitar and previously-unreleased work. The playful “Hangers “Kidstown U.S.A.” showcase (A Christmas Tale)” is sure to the diverse approach of bring a smile to the face to Goodman’s gifts as a anyone with a sense of humor; tunesmith and recording artist. before you catch the Rolling Both “Unfinished Business” Stones on the band’s current and the previously-mentioned “No Filter” tour catch up with “Santa Ana Winds” feature new the band’s 55-year sonic liner notes from music journalist aesthetic courtesy of “Play Lee Zimmerman along with Like Richards.” Information: interviews and remembrances www.MikeJacobyMusic.com. from family members, band •••••••••••••• members and friends.

Cal Governor appoints new Commissioners

By Desert Star Staff Teresa Alvarado, 54, of San Jose, has been appointed to the California Water Commission. Alvarado has been San Jose director of SPUR since 2016. She was deputy administrative officer for the Santa Clara Valley Water District from 2011 to 2016 and executive director of the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley from 2006 to 2009. Alvarado held multiple positions at the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, including charitable contributions program manager from 2005 to 2006 and governmental relations representative from 1999 to 2005. Alvarado earned a Master of Science degree

in civil and environmental engineering from Tufts University. This position requires Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $100 per diem. Alvarado is a Democrat.

Matthew Swanson, 51, of Turlock, has been appointed to the California Water Commission. Swanson has been president and chief executive officer at Associated Feed since 1998. This position requires Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $100 per diem. Swanson is a Republican.

Phil Ginsburg, 52, of San Francisco, has been appointed to the California State Park and Recreation Commission.

Ginsburg has been general

manager of the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department since 2009. He was chief of staff in the Office of San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom from 2006 to 2008,

director of the San Francisco Department of Human Resources from 2004 to 2006 and deputy city attorney in the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office from 2000 to 2004.

Ginsburg was an associate and partner at Carroll, Burdick, and McDonough from 1993 to 2000. He earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. This position requires Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $100 per diem. Ginsburg is a Democrat.

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German amusement park ride that looks like swirling swastikas shut down

By Desert Star Staff Some design flaws are disastrous, others simply leave you red-faced. The owner of an amusement ride in southern Germany had it shut down after realizing that from a distance it looked like a pair of swirling swastikas.

The gaffe happened to a ride called ‘Eagle Fly’ in the Tatzmania park in the town of Löffingen. At its core is a timehonored pendulum-style thrill ride, where you take a seat in one of the eagle-shaped gondolas, to get lifted into the air and spin in a vertical plane.

The caveat is that the eight gondolas are in two groups of four, and when seen from a distance they make two very distinct reverse

swastikas, the same that the Nazis used as their symbol.

The ride opened in late July, but it was not until journalists from the broadcaster SWR showed up that owner Rüdiger Braun noticed the design flaw. He said he was taking it out of service and apologized to anyone offended by the ride. Those eagles will take flight again only when the manufacturer makes them look more appropriate.

The ride’s peculiar shape has not been a secret for some time, at least not on some social media platforms. One snarky commenter on Reddit even called it “Holocauster” while another suggested the name “2fast 2Führerious.”

By Desert Star Staff The legal team of Jeffrey Epstein said they disagree with the medical examiner’s ruling that their client hanged himself. Promising their own investigation into his death, they have demanded CCTV footage from his prison cell.

“No one should die in jail,” the lawyers said in statement, which blasts the conditions in which Epstein was held at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York as “harsh, even medieval.”

Lawyers were “not satisfied with the conclusions of the

medical examiner” on the cause of death of the alleged multi-millionaire, who stood accused of sex-trafficking underage girls. The examiner said that Epstein committed suicide in his cell on August 10 by using bedsheets to make an improvised noose.

The death swiftly prompted conspiracy theories alleging that Epstein was murdered by some of his high-profile friends over fears that his testimony could expose their involvement in the pedophile ring. What fueled the theories was public disbelief that

Epstein’s lawyers unsatisfied with suicide ruling such a notorious figure could have been left unguarded, especially after a previous attempt to take his own life.

In order to find out what really happened, the lawyers said they will conduct their “own independent and complete investigation” into Epstein’s death. They promised to take legal action to gain access to the “pivotal videos” from the prison “if

they exist as they should.”

Epstein’s “safety was the responsibility of the MCC,” the lawyers wrote. “It is indisputable that the authorities violated their own protocols.”

The man was put on ‘suicide watch’ on July 23 after being found unconscious with bruises on his neck.

However, he was removed from intensified supervision just a week later.

Multiple reports say Epstein was housed alone at MCC after his cellmate was transferred.

The guards, who were on duty on the night of his death, are also claimed to have fallen asleep due to working overtime.

Epstein’s death is currently the subject of four federal investigations, with the night guards being among those probed.

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court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor.

You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: nadineperez: jimenez, C/O GENERAL POST OFFICE TWO BUNCH PALMS TRAIL DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA UNION STATE REPUBLIC DMM 602 1.3e(2) near (92240). No phone. Publish August 7, 14, 21, 2019 DSW19-1215

Notice to Coachella Valley Vendors and Subcontractors Request for Bids for Public Works Pursuant to Palm Springs Ordinance No 1756, and Section 7.09.030 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, “Local Business Preference Program”, subsection (5) “Local Preference in Public Works Contracts (Sub-Contracting)”, Caltec Corp.(Prime Contractor) is seeking qualified local subs and/or suppliers from the Coachella Valley area for the following trades: Demolition , concrete, carpentry , architectural caseworks, insulation , glazing, gypsum board system, ceramic tile, acoustical panel ceiling, carpet flooring, painting , signage, TSA security screening equipment. This is a prevailing wage job and Contractors must be registered with DIR. Due to location and nature of job, contractors employees will be required to pass background checks and security clearances. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plans and specs for project can be inspected in our office or download from the City of Palm Springs website. Name of Project: City of Palm Springs Airport Terminal Modifications -City Project No. 19-22 Contact: Henry Abghari, Caltec Corp 8732 Westminster Blvd Ste 2 Westminster,CA,92683 Phone:(7140) 717-1638 Fax:(714) 894-7028 Email: henry@calteccorp.com Must receive bids no later than 12:00pm 9/19/19. DSW19-1229 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR DECATUR COUNTY, TENNESSEE TWENTY FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DECATURVILLE, TENNESSEE STATE OF TENNESSEE, Plaintiff, vs. Case No. 19 CV 14 $$$$$$ seized from RAMON A. CARO ALBERSTRAIN, Defendant. ORDER OF PUBLICATION. It appearing to the Court from the sworn Petition or Affidavit filed in this cause that the whereabouts of the Defendant, Ramon A. Caro Alberstrain, are presently unknown and cannot be served upon him. Therefore, this Order of Publication should be published in the Desert Star Weekly newspaper located in Desert Hot Springs, California, as the best possible notice to the Defendant under the circumstances. Defendant, Ramon A. Caro Alberstrain, is hereby required to appear and file an answer with Danny Tanner, Clerk of the Decatur County Circuit Court, Decatur County Courthouse, 22 West Main Street, P.O. Box 488, Decaturville, Tennessee 38329, or otherwise defend against the Petition for Forfeiture and to serve an answer to said Petition by October 3, 2019, which is thirty (30) days from the last publication of this notice and send a copy of said answer to K. Michelle Morris, Assistant District Attorney for the Petitioner State of Tennessee in this cause, whose address is P.O. Box 357, Decaturville, Tennessee, 38329 or default judgement will be entered against the Defendant, Ramon A. Caro Alberstrain, and this cause set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Decatur County, Tennessee, sitting in the Decatur County Courthouse in Decaturville, Tennessee, ex parte as to Defendant Ramon A. Caro Alberstrain. If there is no answer, a hearing on Petitioner’s motion for default shall be heard on October 17, 2019. Failure to answer or appear may result in forfeiture of the seized assets.

Entered this 8th day of August, 2019. /s/ C CREED McGINLEY Circuit Court Judge, 24th Judicial District, State of Tennessee. Approved for Entry:____ _____________________K. MICHELLE MORRISL TBPR# 018952, Assistant District Attorney, 24th Judicial District, State of Tennessee P.O. Box 357, Decaturville, Tennessee 38329. Publish August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2019. DSW19-1220 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ARTHUR C. JOHNSON CASE NO. INP1600074 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ARTHUR C. JOHNSON. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LAWRENCE BROCKMAN in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LAWRENCE BROCKMAN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/19/19 at 8:45AM in Dept. PS3 located at 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner CHRISTOPHER B. JOHNSON - SBN 173521 LAW OFFICES OF CHRISTOPHER B. JOHNSON, PC 527 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE, SUITE 200 PASADENA CA 91101 8/21, 8/23, 8/28/19 CNS-3285677# DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW19-1228 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: NADINE PEREZ JIMENEZ CASE NO. PRIN1900879 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of NADINE PEREZ JIMENEZ, NADINE P. JIMENEZ, NADINE JIMENEZ, JIMENE, NADINE P. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by nadine-perez: jimenez, in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that nadine-perez: jimenez, be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: SEPTEMBER 09, 2019 at 8:45AM in Dept. PS3 located at 3255 E. TAHQUITZ WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the

NOTICE OF SECOND AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LOIS ANDERSON aka LOIS SANTA ANDERSON aka LOIE ANDERSON CASE NO. PRIN1802795. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: LOIS ANDERSON aka LOIS SANTA ANDERSON aka LOIE ANDERSON. A SECOND AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed

by RIVERSIDE COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RIVERSIDE COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 at 8:45AM in Dept PS3 located at 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE 154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: TONI EGGEBRAATEN, Esq., 77564 Country Club Drive, #191 Palm Desert, CA 92211 (760) 772-4292 Publish August 7, 14, 21.

2019. DSW19-1211 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. PSC 1905581, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92263, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Marilynn Arlene Jaeger Smith filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: Marilynn Arlene Jaeger Smith to Proposed Name: Jaeger Smith di Savoia. 2.THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: October 9, 2019 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: PS4, b. The address of the court is: 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, County of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): DESERT STAR WEEKLY 13279 PALM DRIVE SUITE 5, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Notice to the Riverside County Sherriff’s Office Dated: August 12, 2019 Judge of the Superior Court, Publish August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2019. DSW19-1225 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. PSC 1905038, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92263, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

NADINE PEREZ JIMENEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a.

Present Name: NADINE PEREZ JIMENEZ to Proposed Name: nova-stargate:de consuelo. 2.THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: September 20, 2019 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: PS4, b. The address of the court is: 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, County of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): DESERT STAR WEEKLY 13279 PALM DRIVE SUITE 5, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Notice to the Riverside County Sherriff’s Office Dated: July 25, 2019 Judge of the Superior Court, Publish August 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019. DSW19-1214 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. COC1908062, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 505 S. BUENA VISTA AVE., RM 201, CORONA, CA 92882, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

PRISCILA MENDOZA, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: DESTINY ROSALIE ARREOLA, to Proposed Name: DESTINY MENDOZA. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 Time: 8:00am Dept.: C2. The address of the court is 505 S. BUENA VISTA AVE., RM 201, CORONA, CA 92882 County of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify

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newspaper): DESERT STAR WEEKLY 13279 Palm Drive Suite 5, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Dated JULY 03, 2019, Judge of the Superior Court, Publish August 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019. DSW19-1212 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS PRANA YOGA HEALING CENTER, 73661 HWY 111 SUITE 1, PALM DESERT, CA 92260.

Riverside County; 77200 CALLE ARROBA, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Full name of registrant: ELISE ROCHELLE GOLDNER, 77200 CALLE ARROBA, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. 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 ELISE ROCHELLE GOLDNER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on AUGUST 16, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201911389. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 2019. DSW19-1231 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS BACK & JOINT ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC; BACK & JOINT ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE, 72875 #B FRED WARING DR., PALM DESERT, CA 92260.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: BACK & JOINT ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC, INC., 72875 #B FRED WARING DR., PALM DESERT, CA 92260/ CA. Business is conducted by CORPORATION 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 JONG JIN LEE, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on AUGUST 16, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201911379. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2019. DSW19-1222

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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following fictitious business name(s) KORA TIRES, 36099 CATHEDRAL CANYON DR., CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. RIVERSIDE COUNTY. Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): FERNANDEZ DE CHAVEZ ANA MARIA, 30406 AVENIDA ALVERA, CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 92234; IBARRA GONZALEZ CIDY MIGUEL, 30406 AVENIDA ALVERA, CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 92234. This business is conducted by: A CO-PARTNERS. The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on: 12/17/2014. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime. Signed: ERIK D HAGEN, AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder on AUGUST 15, 2019 File No. I-201402770. Publish August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 2019 DSW19-1227.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following fictitious business name(s) RIVERDALE ESTATES, 80-870 HWY 111 STREET, INDIO, CA 92201.

RIVERSIDE COUNTY. Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): TRICON/ COB RIVERDALE GP LLC, GENERAL PARNTER OF TRICON/COB RIVERDAL LP, C/O COBBLESTONE, 17W220 22ND STREET, SUITE 220, OAKBROOK TERRACE IL 60181/DE/CA. This business is conducted by: A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on: 3/22/17 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: ERIK D HAGEN, AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder on AUGUST 7, 2019 File No. R-201704201. Publish August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2019 DSW19-1224.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS DIAMOND STAR DENTAL, 31280 BOB HOPE DRIVE, SUITE 101, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: JAYJAY SAPIGAO DMD INC., 31280 BOB HOPE DRIVE, SUITE 101, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234/ CA. Business is conducted by CORPORATION 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 JAYJAY MITRE SAPIGAO, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on AUGUST 7, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201910923. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS

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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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2019. DSW19-1223 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS MONKEY LOVE SWEETS, 13205 SANTA YSABEL RD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: SANDRA DEE BILODEAU, 13105 SANTA YSABEL RD, 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 SANDRA DEE BILODEAU. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on AUGUST 8, 2019. Peter Aldana, AssessorCounty Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201911046.

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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2019. DSW19-1221 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS E’CLAT, 10 PARK MIRAGE LANE, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270. Riverside County; 36101 BOB HOPE DRIVE, SUITE E-5245, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270. Full name of registrant: ANGELIQUE- -CROWN, 10 PARK MIRAGE LANE, 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 ANGELIQUE CROWN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on AUGUST 8, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201911040. 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

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BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2019. DSW19-1220 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS G.T.TILE, 37391 MOJAVE SAGE, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: GARY THOMAS THORNTON, 37391 MOJAVE SAGE, PALM DESERT, CA 92211.

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 GARY THOMAS THORNTON. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on AUGUST 7, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201910921. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2019. DSW19-1219 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS COACHELLA FRESH DATES, 43-336 LAGO BREEZA DRIVE, INDIO, CA 92203. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: NEXTSCAPE, 43-336 LAGO BREEZA DRIVE, INDIO, CA 92203/ CA. Business is conducted by CORPORATION. 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 LUIS GUERRA HUERTA, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JULY 31, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201910595. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). August 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019.

DSW19-1218 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS VISIONARY LEADERS OF AMERICA, 6917 ROYAL HUNT RIDGE DR, RIVERSIDE, CA 92506. Riverside County; P.O. BOX 20750, RIVERSIDE, CA 92516. Full name of registrant: TRINA RAYLAUN SCHNEIDER, 6917 ROYAL HUNT RIDGE DR, RIVERSIDE, CA 92506; LUIS ALBERTO HERNANDEZ, 3940 DAWES ST APT 62, RIVERSIDE, CA 92503. Business is conducted by CO-PARTNERS. 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 TRINA RAYLAUN SCHNEIDER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JULY 24, 2019.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201910279. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). August 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019. DSW19-1217 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS LOS TWINS HANDYMAN, 17989 CORKILL RD #141, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant OLGA LIDIA BELLO SAUCEDO, 17989 CORKILL RD #141, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240.

Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07-31-2018. 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: OLGA LIDIA BELLO SAUCEDO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on AUGUST 01, 2019.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201910636. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish August 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019. DSW19-1216 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS ULTIMATE K9 CLUB, 10992 SANTA CRUZ RD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ADRIAN- -URIBE TREJO, 10992 SANTA CRUZ

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RD, 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 ADRIAN- -URIBE TREJO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JULY 26, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201910411. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). August 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019. DSW19-1213 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS SUCCULENT SMITTEN, 2810 CALLE LORETO, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: DENE LYNN SANDERS, 2810 CALLE LORETO, 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 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 DENE LYNN SANDERS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JULY 22, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201910182. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). July 31, August 7, 14, 21, 2019. DSW19-1210 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS VISTA VENTANA, 11220 PALM DRIVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County; 1146 N CENTRAL AVE, SUITE 340, GLENDALE, CA 91202. Full name of registrant RE NOTES INSTRUMENTS & INVESTMENTS, LLC, 8484 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 515, BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90211/CA Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/01/2017. 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: BRIDGETTLYN OWENS SKELTON, MANGING MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JULY 26, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201910430. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish July 31, August 7, 14, 21, 2019. DSW19-1209 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS DEELITEFULL ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS, 792 E. SPENCER DRIVE, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: PAMMY DEE KALISVAART, 792 EAST SPENCER DRIVE, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262.

Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. 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 PAMMY DEE KALISVAART. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JULY 18, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201910075. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). July 31, August 7, 14, 21, 2019. DSW19-1208

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LEZ, PARTNER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JULY 12, 2019.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201909769. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish July 31, August 7, 14, 21, 2019. DSW19-1206 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS A CURATED COLLECTION, 5300 E WAVERLY DR #F22, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264.

Riverside County; PO BOX 5632, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92263. Full name of registrant: UPTOWN PRODUCTIONS LLC, 5300 E WAVERLY DR #F22, PALM SPRINGS CA 922264/CA. Business is conducted by LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. 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: MINDY SUE KING, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JULY 22, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201910152. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). July 31, August 7, 14, 21, 2019. DSW19-1205 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS HIDDEN SPRINGS COUNTRY CLUB, 15500 BUBBBLING WELLS ROAD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant BREIT HIDDEN SPRINGS MHC LLC, 222 S. RIVERSIDE PLAZA, SUITE 2000, CHICAGO, IL 60606/DE. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/01/18. 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: JOSEPH VALANE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JULY 16, 2019.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201909913. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish July 31, August 7, 14, 21, 2019. DSW19-1204 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS RIVERDALE ESTATES, 51-555 MONROE STREET, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County. Full name of registrant BREIT RIVERDALE MHC LLC, 222 S. RIVERSIDE PLAZA, SUITE 2000, CHICAGO, IL 60606/DE. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/20/18. 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: JOSEPH VALANE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JULY 16, 2019.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201909912. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish July 31, August 7, 14, 21, 2019. DSW19-1203 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following fictitious business name(s) PALMDALE ESTATES, 51-555 MONROE STREET, INDIO, CA 92201. RIVERSIDE COUNTY. Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): TRICON/COB PALMDALE GP LLC, GENERAL PARNTER OF TRICON/COB PALMDALE LP, C/O COBBLESTONE, 17W220 22ND STREET, SUITE 220, OAKBROOK TERRACE IL 60181/DE/CA. This business is conducted by: A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on: 05/01/2019 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.

Signed: ERIK D HAGEN, AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder on JULY 16, 2019 File No. R-201704205. Publish July 31, August 7, 14, 21, 2019 DSW19-1202

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS S&K LANDSCAPING SERVICES, 74501 42ND AVE APT B-8, PALM DESERT, CA 92260.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant JOSE GEOVANNY HERNANDEZ GONZALEZ, 74501 42ND AVE APT B-8, PALM DESERT, CA 92260; JOSE RAFAEL TORRES, 74501 42ND AVE APT B-8, PALM DESERT, CA 92260; JOSE LUIS TORRES, 74501 42ND AVE APT B-8, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Business is conducted by: GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/01/2019. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime).

Signed: JOSE GEOVANNY HERNANDEZ GONZA- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE

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FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS RIVERDALE ESTATES, 80 870 HWY 111, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County. Full name of registrant BREIT RIVERDALE MHC LLC, 222 S. RIVERSIDE PLAZA, SUITE 2000, CHICAGO, IL 60606/DE. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/20/18. 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: JOSEPH VALANE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JULY 16, 2019.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201909918. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish July 31, August 7, 14, 21, 2019. DSW19-1201 APN: 778-200-054-1 TS No: CA07001135-17-1 TO No: 170487396-CA-VOI 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 30, 2015. 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 9, 2019 at 09:00 AM, Auction.com Room, 2410 Wardlow Road #104, Corona, CA 92880, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on May 8, 2015 as Instrument No. 2015-0193484, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by MIGUEL GONZALEZ MACHUCA AND GLORIA ESTRADA GONZALEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for FIRST MORTGAGE CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 85536 NAPOLI LANE, COACHELLA, CA 92236 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $189,143.22 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

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

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

Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Auction.com at 800.280.2832

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for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www.Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0700113517-1. 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 13, 2019 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07001135-17-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Dalaysia Ramirez, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

Order Number 63034, Pub Dates: 08/21/2019, 08/28/2019, 09/04/2019, DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW19-1230 TSG No.: 8753737 TS No.: CA1900285165 APN: 656-032-069-5 Property Address: 14777 PALM DRIVE SPC 133 DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/25/2010. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 09/17/2019 at 09:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 11/04/2010, as Instrument No. 2010-0528446, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of California. Executed by: STEVE PORTILLO, A SINGLE MAN AND JAMES GREER, A SINGLE MAN, AS JOINT TENANTS, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the front entrance of the former Corona Police Department at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 656-032-069-5 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 14777 PALM DRIVE SPC 133, 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, 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, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $ 92,309.45. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/ propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1900285165 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. 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. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772 NPP0357719 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 08/21/2019, 08/28/2019, 09/04/2019.

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‘In God We Trust’ Motto Greets Returning SD Students

By Desert Star Staff SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The mandatory display of the motto “In God We Trust” will greet South Dakota students when they return to public schools on Thursday, and those who believe in separation of church and state say that’s sending the wrong message.

A law approved by state legislators and signed by Gov. Kristi Noem requires the motto be visibly displayed in all 149 South Dakota school districts. Annie Laurie

Gaylor, co-president of the Freedom From Religion Foundation, said she believes the requirement is improper, because students, teachers and other school personnel likely have a variety of spiritual beliefs.

“We think this is a very inappropriate motto because we have a godless constitution, we are not a theocracy, nobody has to believe in God, God is no part of our government,” Gaylor said. “And yet whole generations have

been miseducated by this motto since it was adopted by Congress.”

Congress adopted the “In God We Trust” motto in 1956. Gaylor said she believes it would be more appropriate if the motto said, “In God, Some of Us Trust,” because 25% of the U.S. population currently identifies as religiously unaffiliated.

South Dakota lawmakers said the new requirement is meant to inspire patriotism in the state’s public schools.

According to the state

law, the motto must be displayed in a “prominent location” such as a school entryway, cafeteria, or common area where students are likely to see it. Gaylor believes the mandatory display sends a message to non-believers that they’re not real Americans or true citizens.

“The whole idea is to put that word ‘God’ in front of school children, in their public school,” she said; “and that some people are first-class citizens, believe in God, and the rest of you, not so much.”

Other states such as Tennessee, North Carolina and Kentucky have adopted similar laws, but South Dakota is the first state to pass it under the auspices of Project Blitz, a coalition of Christian right groups which supports electing legislators at the local, state and federal level and whose mission it is to “preserve America’s Judeo-Christian heritage and promote prayer.”

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Another Orange County School Linked To Nazi Salute Scandal NBC PS News Staff Garden Grove Unified School District officials Monday condemned a video that made the rounds on social media showing members of the Pacifica High School boys’ water polo team making a Nazi salute and singing a propaganda song.

The video was made in November 2018 before an event that was held offcampus, officials said. “The video was shared within a small group of students on SnapChat,� district officials said in a statement. “It was not brought to the attention of the administration of Pacifica High School until March of 2019, four months following the banquet, at which time school administrators took immediate action and addressed the situation with all students and families involved.�

Federal law restricts school officials from saying how the students may have been disciplined. “In response to this unfortunate incident, district and school administrators have reached out to community organizations to provide support that will continue to ensure an anti-bias learning environment and address

issues of hate, bias and exclusion with all staff and students,� according to the district’s statement. “Pacifica High School, along with our other district schools, will be working with students, staff and parents to continue to address these issues in the fall in collaboration with agencies dedicated to anti-bias education.�

Officials said educators in the “highly diverse district� work to “actively combat bias and bullying.�

In March, high school students in Newport Beach were seen in a Nazi salute photo that sparked outrage.

Some of the students, who were from Newport Harbor High School while others attended JSerra Catholic High School, could be seen playing beer pong with cups arranged in the shape of a swastika.

Alison Edwards, chief executive of OC Human Relations, said the organization has reached out to Garden Grove Unified School District officials to offer help. “Everyone is noticing an increase of (similar incidents with) students, specifically linked to white supremacy,�

Edwards said. “It’s really upsetting and awful and

we’re doing our best to be out there every day to right those wrongs.� “I can’t remember a time when I worked here when we’ve seen so many incidents tying back to this kind of imagery,� said Edwards, who started working with the agency 20 years ago.

Peter Levi, regional director of the Anti-Defamation League in Orange County, said he has been working with school officials to improve Holocaust education.

Referring the Newport Beach scandal, Levi said that was only the second time this year that the media learned of such anti-Semitism. “These are just the two that have been caught. There are

many more that are bigoted, anti-Semitic incidents that have happened that have not gotten press attention,� Levi said. “Sadly, we’re seeing a normalization of these type of hateful expressions in our community and in our teens and high schools.�

Levi said he has been stressing to school officials that they should more publicly condemn anti-Semitic expressions in the future. “If this happened months ago, why are we hearing about it now?� Levi said, adding that community leaders are “actively calling out behaviors and actions that don’t meet the values of our communities and call them out for what they are.�

Levi said he told school

officials, “When we deal with it publicly it sends a really strong message.�

Levi said the song the students were singing was unknown to him, indicating it must be obscure and difficult to find. He said it makes him wonder if any of the students had the potential to be radicalized by white supremacists. “Are they visiting extremist sites and testing the waters with this hateful ideology?� Levi said.

Garden Grove Unified School District board members have a meeting on Tuesday, although the video is not among the items on the board’s agenda.

Source: NBC Palm Springs

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“Romeo and Juliet”

The Cast of “Romeo and Juliet” Photo by Jim Cox

Aaron Clifton Moten and Louisa Jacobson. Photo by Jim Cox

by director Edelstein that for the young ages of Romeo performances abound in this boasts a huge cast of twenty(16) and Juliet (15 approaching impressively staged production. three talented performers.

16). Human emotions, Aaron Clifton Moten stars also the author of “Thinking Thanks to a spacious set however, haven’t changed as a gentle and passionate Shakespeare” a book that has design by Takeshi Kata, the much over the centuries.

Romeo. Louisa Jacobson is become the standard text on stage features a wall-to-wall Director Edelstein in a scene-stealing Juliet who American Shakespeare Acting projection of Verona, plus bringing his vision to the is hard to resist. Her range in universities and academies a very large eye-catching Globe stage wisely injects his runs the gamut from giddy across America. Who better, performing space - center whimsical side into the Act youthfulness to a determined then, than Mr. Edelstein to stage - filled with sand that is One, stage proceedings of and committed young adult. All direct the Bard’s famous and used as dance space, sword its two acts and rightly so. In her scenes in the second act tragic story of star crossed fight action, the Capulet family Act One, there are enough have the ring of authenticity of lovers, “Romeo and Juliet,” crypt, and other key locations. anachronisms to signal that youth and its impetuousness. now on stage, under the stars, For those who have been this production is not your Both actors bring many at the Old Globes’ Lowell living in a cave over the last grandfathers’ version, and professional credits to their Davies Festival Theatre.

500 hundred years, the story when Juliet breaks into Barry appealing performances as When a story is so well centers around Verona’s two Manilow’s song and dance the star crossed lovers that known it becomes a challenge leading families: The Capulet’s number “Copacabana”, resonate with the audience. to the performers when they and the Montague’s. They tensions are met with laughter, Candy Buckley as the reinvigorate Shakespeare’s have been feuding for ages, and a sprinkling of applause Nurse, shines as both caregiver core story; yet embrace and whenever they meet, from the audience who “got the and confidant of Juliet in a Edelstein’s reimagining and violence breaks out. But when departure from the traditional nicely nuanced performance. version of accommodating the Romeo Montague catches court dancing scene (yes, Ben Chase, as Mercutio, increasingly popular theatrical a glimpse of Juliet Capulet there is musical underscoring delivers a finely-tuned ‘best convention of gender-bending across a crowded dance in some of the scenes). Talk buddy of Romeo’ in a light casting where women play floor one evening, something about a fresh approach to comedic portrayal. Mercutio’s male characters with dialogue different happens. Eros’ arrow a revered story. That’s why opposite number, a bullying originally written for men. flies from the eyes of Romeo Edelstein is considered one the Tybalt, is played by a taunting Kate Burton, quickly comes to the heart of Juliet setting most creative of theatre artistic Yadira Correa that reinforces to mind with her successful in motion events that will directors in America today. the deep hatred that fuels, portrayal in the “Tempest” as become a tale of love that will In Act Two, however, all is once more, the division Prospera, at the Old Globe reverberate for centuries. traditional Shakespeare In its between the two rival families. a couple of seasons back.

Life expectancy in Verona, execution. Purists, need not Solid supporting And who can deny the power Italy, and Europe was roughly worry. None of the urgency, performances come from; of the fantastic Broadway 40 to 50 years of age in the potency, and poignancy is Cornell Womack as Lord performance delivered this 16th century. This accounts missing, and finely judged Capulet, the opportunistic season by the great Glenda Jackson as she became “King Lear,” in a performance that MISSION SPRINGS WATER DISTRICT INVITES YOU TO will be discussed for years.

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The technical creative team for “Romeo and Juliet” led by director Edelstein features the aforementioned Scenic Designer Takeshi Kata, Costume Designer Judith Dolan, Lighting Designer Stephen Strawbridge, Sound Designer Sten Severson, Music Director and composer of original music Mark Bennett, Justin Gray, pianist and conductor and Fight Director Jacob Grigolia Rosenbaum complete the creative team. ‘”Romeo and Juliet” is a splendid production that performs in The Old Globe Theatre complex in San Diego’s Balboa Park at the Lowell Davies Festival Outdoor Theatre and runs through September 15, 2019. It’s a great way to spend an evening under the stars. Don’t miss it!

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