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“Ain’t Too Proud”

L-R: Ephraim Sykes, Jeremy Pope, Jawan M. Jackson, James Harkness and Derrick Baskin in “Ain’t Too Proud” Photo by Matthew Murphy.

The Life and Times of The Temptations” at the Ahmanson Theatre now through September 30th Lady Beverly Cohn There are opening nights, and then there are Opening Nights! There are musical reviews, and then there are Musical Reviews! There are outstanding talented ensembles, and then there are Outstanding Talented Ensembles! There are enthusiastic audiences, and then there are Enthusiastic

Audiences! There are long, standing ovations, and then there are Long, Standing Ovations! My point? The opening night performance of “Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations,” transcended the ordinary theatrical opening and morphed into a “happening” – very seldom experienced in the theatrical world.

With book by Dominique Morisseau based on “The Temptations by Otis Williams with Patricia Romanowski and music and lyrics from The Legendary Motown Catalog, under the magical, dazzling direction of Des McAnuff, with astounding, razor sharp choreography by Sergio Trujillo, what unfolded on the Ahmanson Theatre

stage was nothing short of a theatrical miracle depiction into the life and times of The Temptations. Told through the prism of Otis Williams, founding member of this iconic group, Derrick Baskin as Williams, gives a brilliant performance as both the narrator of the group’s odyssey, as well as his participation in the explosive song and dance routines. What

is particularly outstanding is that this is truly an incredibly talented ensemble with each and every performer on that stage delivering knockout song and dance numbers.

The story begins in Detroit where Otis is living in a city housing project. As was common back then, he and his Continues on Page 3

Bully Victim Embraced By The ‘Jedi Order’ KMIR Max Rodriguez The story of a fifth grader who was sent to the hospital after a physical altercation with a fellow classmate is receiving national attention, and not for the level of violence inside an elementary school, but rather for the reason why the victim decided not to fight back.

KMIR News first spoke to 10-year-old Aiden Vasquez, a student at Two Bunch Palms Elementary School who said another classmate hit him in the face when he tried to get his backpack back from the student.

Vasquez said, “I saw blood dripping and I started screaming in pain.”

However, Vasquez did not fight back.

Instead, “I told my mom, I got from Star Wars that is not the Jedi way.”

His rejection of the dark side caught the attention of Luke Skywalker himself, actor Mark Hamill tweeted his support for the young Padawan, part of his tweet said, “I’m so proud of you for showing that you can be a Jedi in real life.”

Those who follow the Jedi Order are proud of Vasquez. His story continues to receive national attention, and people continue to reach out to show their support.

“Chicago Jedi” is a group made of Star Wars fans, the president of the group, Gabriel Calderon said he wants to encourage Vasquez to

continue to follow his values.

Calderon said, “You aren’t alone, there are people out there who care about you, who look out for you and its part of being a Jedi that’s a special kind of family.”

And now as part of the Jedi family, Vasquez can share the Jedi Order with his fellow peers.

“I really don’t want anybody to get hurt anymore, I just want everyone to be nice to each other,” Vasquez said. “If you see a bully run away and tell a teacher.”

American Film Director, J.J. Abrams has also reached out from the Star Wars set in London in hopes to show his support for the young fifth-grader. Source: KMIR

You Just Won the Lottery Part 2

By Janice Gough In last week’s edition, I discussed the financial decisions you need to make if you won the big one, the Lottery!

This week, I will share ideas of moving forward in your New life after you have established a management plan for your winnings.

Once you have set up your budget and determined how much can be spent on monthly expenses and how much to save and how much can be allocated to discretionary funds, take some “much needed” time for yourself. Write down the dreams you have had through your life, to remind yourself of some interests that you never had the time or money to pursue. You’ve had a lot going on the past few weeks, what with winning the lottery, quitting your job, straightening up your finances, and dodging all the money grubbers, and now it’s time to relax. Surround yourself with people who you enjoy being in your inner circle. If you love traveling select those friends who are easy to get along with (and are not an abuser of alcohol or drugs). Vacations nightmares can easily happen with the wrong people on board. Then pack your bags and get out of Dodge. Pick the one place you have always wanted to visit, turn off your phone, hop on a plane (firstclass, of course), and chill.

All the chaos you left will be there when you get back, but for now, enjoy the lemonade that life has handed you.

My first thoughts if I won

the lottery is to consider who I care for most and how I wish to help them. I would suggest that you invite them to a gathering and hand them a check, that may change their lives. Other ways you may help them may be paying off their debt, setting up money in a retirement account or providing college funding or you may choose to make at least one long-term investment.

The gifting exemption per person, per year, is currently $15,000. By setting up a trust for a loved one, you can designate how and when they receive your gift. You can gift to as many people that you select. Also, consider that some family or friends may not afford you anymore, due to their spending limit, however through gifting, you can help them to share your life If you have friends or family who is known for not to managing their money well, then consider asking them to sign legal documents that will dictate how they will spend gifted money.

So far, you have rewarded friends and family by gifting, now it time to think about the things you want. It is easy to shop ‘til you drop after claiming all that cash, but it’s a trap, a fool’s game that will only satisfy your impulses while making a sizable dent in your winnings. Treat yourself to a few things that have been on your most-wanted list, however, try to quell your desire to own all the junk money can buy. It might help to consult a confidant when you feel the urge to shop. The person who you trust to tell you to stop being a fool, and will tell you honestly that you

By Desert Star Staff JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri’s agriculture products bring in more than $88 billion a year, based on the latest data from the Missouri Farm Bureau, and much of the labor is supplied by migrant workers on H-2A visas.

The visas allow foreign nationals to enter the U.S. for temporary work, and by law employers must meet certain stipulations about wages and working conditions.

A lawsuit filed this week by the Farm Labor Organizing Committee (FLOC) alleges that requirement is not being enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor in Missouri and other states.

“So, what that leads to is just workers being paid less, both guest workers coming from Mexico and other countries, as well as U.S. workers that are working in those jobs,” explains Justin Flores,FLOC’s vice president.

According to a 2017 survey by the Missouri Department of Economic Development, wages for H-2A workers range from $7.70 an hour to $16.50 an hour.

The U.S. Department of Labor referred a request for comment to the Department of Justice, which declined to comment on this story.

Flores says while upholding the law regarding H-2A visas is the goal of the FLOC lawsuit, there is a larger problem that needs to be addressed with manufacturers demanding bottom dollar pricing from their agriculture suppliers.

“We obviously want to see improved wages and working conditions for all workers in agriculture, but we see this only as only one small piece H-2A workers must be paid twice a month and receive a job description in writing, but FLOC says the U.S. of the puzzle,” he states.

Department of Labor isn’t always enforcing the requirements. (Bread for the World/flickr) “Right now, it’s important to get manufacturers and Earlier this year, the Trump the process while ensuring workers because of purchasers of agricultural administration said it was protections for workers. the recent immigration projects to improve their looking to modernize the H-2A There are reports crackdown nationwide. procurement processes.” visa program by streamlining of a shortage of farm

are overspending. If you don’t have one friend like that, get one. They’re great to have around, lottery winner or not.

Since you no longer have to work, consider volunteering at a local charity. For all the fulfillment of joy in your heart, you will never go home tired.

Remember the saying “Birds of a feather, flock together.”

I suggest donating to local organizations instead of corporate charities because by investing in your community, You get to enjoy the impact of your donations and how they improve the quality of life, for residents. It will keep you inspired to see your money in action. Charity Navigator is a website that allows you to view how donations are spent and how effectively their organization is run.

If you plan to move to another State, select one where taxes are lower, and that has no State tax.

Our economy seems excellent, however, in our area of Coachella Valley, we have the largest Rich class in the world and at the same time the lowest average household incomes in the U.S., so do not assume that your community does not need your help.

For 2018, the estate and gift tax exemption is $5.6 million per individual. That means an individual can leave $5.6 million to heirs and the estate pays no federal estate or gift tax. A married couple will be able to shield $11.2 million from federal estate and gift taxes. If your estate is over that limit, even after gifting, you need to set up a trust to help avoid estate taxes and avoid any properties having to go thru probate court.

Another reason for avoiding probate is we only have Probate judge for the entire Valley; thus probate requires a lot of time and money where assets take forever to get transferred. You should select a good trust attorney who will help to strategize the best plan, notarize and register the trust. Thru the Pour-Over Will, included in the Trust, you can include all those unique things that you wish to bequeath to your loved ones. Do not fail to manage this as there is always someone who could manipulate owning your estate, an event your physical and mental health declines. Every state has different laws; thus your trust should align with the requirements of your country.

It is time to plan your lasting legacy. What legacy will you leave when you die? Like a lottery winner, you have the

chance to make a real impact.

Money makes the world go ‘round, so try to live your best life with the luck you’ve been given. Share the wealth, too.

Not with everyone, but at least set up your immediate family children and grandchildren, specifically, for success through inheritances and trust funds. No obligation, though.

If you’ve got six months to live and you want to go out with a bang and zero dollars in the bank, you do you. Maybe your luck will rub off on them, but at least you enjoyed the ride.

Janice Gough is a Financial Advisor in Palm Springs.

Janice can be reached, by calling (760) 251-7724 or Cell (650) 200-8291or via email at Janice@GoughFinancialSvcs. com or www.

GoughFinancialSvcs.com.

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“Ain’t Too Proud”

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would become the greatest R&B group of all time. Their talented friends, Paul Williams career would span 55 years, (James Harkness,) Melvin creating 42 Top Ten Hits, 14 Franklin (Jawan M. Jackson,) #1 songs, three Grammys, Eddie Kendricks (Jeremy Pope,) induction into the Rock & Roll and David Ruffin (Ephraim Hall of Fame and over the years, Sykes) use to hang out either in 24 different group members. front of the their building or on One of the first groups to the street and harmonize which inspire Otis was The Cadillacs would become their signature who he saw on stage at sound later in their careers. I’m Detroit’s Fox Theatre. The sure in their wildest imaginations different locations in which they couldn’t conceive of what the story takes place are lay ahead for them; that with illuminated both by Robert Brill’s their unique sound and almost amazing rotating scenic design militaristic dance moves, they and Peter Nigrini’s creative projection design, which is used throughout the play depicting the different settings.

After a brief incarceration, Otis vows never go to jail again and pursues his music in earnest. He suggests the name of the group be The Otis Williams Band but the W E E K L Y other singers didn’t respond positively and they came up with the name of The Elgins. www.desertstarweekly.com After bouncing around for a EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & while, they meet Berry Gordy, played by Jahi Kearse, who MANAGING EDITOR captures the iron fist in a velvet Max Liebermann glove demeanor. Gordy has just formed a new label called __________________________ Motown, and signs The Elgins, OFFICE MANAGER assigning Smokey Robinson (Christian Thompson) for Mindy Salas “quality control” and to write songs for this new group ART DIRECTOR renamed “The Temptations.”

In one of the many amusing Dina Rivera scenes, Otis is on a street running after Melvin to talk to CONTRIBUTORS him. He needs a deep bass, Beverly Cohn, Janice Gough, but Melvin keeps eluding him Jack Lyons, Kelly G. Richardson, until he finally gets tired and stops. Otis asks him, “Why Pamela Price, Pat Krause, were you running away from Risa D’Angeles, Robert Kinsler, me?” Melvin replies, “I thought Theda Kleinhans Reichman you were going to rob me.”

The Temptations begin to PHOTOGRAPHERS get second billing under such groups as “The Contours” and Pat Krause “The Velvettes.” Their rise to fame was not meteoric, as their ADVERTISING ACCOUNT first 24 singles did not hit the charts until “My Girl,” which REPRESENTATIVES went to #1. Otis asks Gordy Please Call 760-671-6604 if he could write some songs, but he says no as he just wants

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L-R: Derrick Baskin, Jeremy Pope, Jawan M. Jackson, Ephraim Sykes and James Harkness in “Ain’t Too Proud,” Photo by Matthew Murphy. him to concentrate on singing and dancing. Time passes and The Temptations still have second billing, this time after The Supremes. A little romance sweetens the story as Melvin develops a crush on Mary Wilson and Otis falls in love with Josephine, wonderfully acted and sung by Rashidra Scott. Eventually they marry and have a son named Lamont, played by Shawn Bowers.

Cracks begin to develop in the marriage because her husband is away for weeks and sometimes months and she wants him off the road.

Gordy decides the group needs a manager and he introduces the guys to Shelly Berger, well played by Joshua Morgan. A particularly funny moment is when the guys do a double take, as Berger is Caucasian. With his guidance, the group is now appearing on such programs as American Bandstand singing some of their hits including, “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me,)” “I Can’t Get Next to You,” “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” and the song which is the show’s title, “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg.” During this time period, the backdrop is civil unrest in the country, including riots in Detroit, and despite their fame, their bus is fired upon with nasty racial epitaphs shouted at them by white nationalists. There are also drug problems within the

group. David Ruffin falls victim to drug use causing him to become vocally challenged and bitter. The group also looses Eddie to lung cancer.

On a lighter note, during a recording session, one of the Temps doesn’t want to sing “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone.”

He thinks the song is stupid and doesn’t like the opening line, which refers to the Third of September, his daddy’s birthday. So during the session, he deliberately spits out the first two lines, which is quite funny.

Under McAnuff’s crisp, dazzling direction, the show is perfectly paced and we are treated to hearing some of The Temptations iconic hits such as, “For Once in My Life,” “I Can’t Get Next to You,” “(I Know) I’m Losing You,” “I Wish It Would Rain,” “If You Don’t Know Me By Now,” “In the Still of the Night,” “Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me,” “My Girl,” “The Way You Do the Things You Do,” and “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted.” At the end of each number, the audience response was deafening. As for me? I smiled throughout the evening.

Along with the rest of the production team, which consists of Howell Binkley’s Lighting Design, Paul Tazewell’s authentic period Costume Design, and Steve Canyon Kennedy’s Sound Design, other members of this talented

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L-R: Derrick Baskin, Jeremy Pope, Jawan M. Jackson, Ephraim Sykes and James Harkness in “Ain’t Too Proud” Photo by Matthew Murphy. www.desertstarweekly.com

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musical cast include, Esther Antoine, Shawn Bowers, E. Clayton Cornelious, Rodney Earl Jackson Jr., Taylor Symone Jackson, Jahi Kearse, Jarvis B. Manning Jr., Joshua Morgan, Saint Aubyn, Nasia Thomas, Christian Thompson, Curtis Wiley and Candice Marie Woods.

When the last note played, 2,000 people leapt to their feet, whistling, hollering, and applauding for a very long time. The outpouring of love emanating from the audience visibly moved some of the cast members. Adding to the festive ending, Derrick Baskin stepped forward to announce that some special people were in the audience.

One by one he introduced none other than Berry Gordy, followed by Mary Wilson, one of the original members of The Supremes, Shelly Berger, and the crowning touch, the originator of The Temptations, Otis Williams. This, indeed, was a night to remember. If you don’t see another play this season, you owe it to yourself to not miss this astounding theatrical “happening.”

“Ain’t Too Proud— The Life and Times of The Temptations” Book by Dominique Morisseau Based on the book: The Temptations by Otis Williams Music & Lyrics from The Legendary Motown Catalog Choreographed by Sergio Trujillo Directed by Des McAnuff Ahmanson Theatre 135 N. Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012 Run: Tues – Fri: 8:00 pm Sat: 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm Sun: 1:00 pm & 6:30 pm Tickets: $30 – $160 Closing: Sunday, September 30, 2018 Running Time: 2 hours & 30 minutes Reservations: (213) 972-4400 or CenterTheatreGroup.org Groups: (213) 972-7231.

Deaf community: CenterTheatreGroup. org/ACCESS.

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Steak Fajita Burrito Bowl

Makes: 4 bowls 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 pound skirt steak 1 red pepper, sliced 1 yellow pepper, sliced 1 package instant rice 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/2 packet Ortega Original Taco Seasoning 1 Ortega Bakeable Tortilla Bowl Kit 3 cups green leaf lettuce, sliced 2 avocados, diced 1 cup corn kernels 1/2 cup cotija cheese 1 bottle Ortega Green Taco Sauce, to taste Add 2 tablespoons oil to skillet over mediumhigh heat. Cook skirt steak 5 minutes on each side. Remove steak from pan and let rest.

When cooled, slice into strips.

Add remaining olive oil to skillet over medium-high heat. Saute red and yellow peppers until cooked through.

Prepare rice as directed on package.

Add squeeze of lime and taco seasoning.

Stir to combine.

Prepare tortilla bowls as directed on package. Fill with rice, shredded lettuce, sliced steak and peppers. Top with diced avocado, corn and cotija cheese. Finish with taco sauce.

Mexican menu ideas for simple family dinners

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hen the school year is back in full swing, families often find themselves battling the mealtime crunch. Mexican-inspired meals bursting with flavor are known family-friendly picks that can be easily prepared and put on the table on those frenzied weeknights.

These simple ideas from the experts at Ortega can help make “taco night” and other Mexican meals better than ever.

Encourage kids to get hands-on. It’s no secret that kids like finger foods, and many Mexican dishes are best enjoyed by hand. Tacos are an obvious favorite, but other options like quesadillas, taquitos and Ortega Fiesta Flats are also easy to enjoy sans silverware.

Step outside of tradition. If you’re looking for something that makes mealtime feel extra special, skip the basic taco and choose a meal kit that lets you serve up a

restaurant-style experience at home. For example, Ortega’s Bakeable Tortilla Bowl Kits bring a new and simple way to change up your Mexican meals. Just bake and fill with your favorite ingredients.

Offer a variety of ingredients. One of the benefits of a Mexican meal is all the ways each family member can customize plates to their own tastes. Try setting out a wide range of ingredients and encourage the kids to experiment with toppings they may not have tried before, like olives and guacamole.

Don’t forget the sauce. Taco sauces can bring unique, unexpected flavor to recipes. One to try is Ortega’s line of bold and creamy Flavor Craver Taco Sauces. Varieties include Taco Ranch, Chipotle and Jalapeno Lime, all perfect for tacos, taco salads, dips, burgers and more.

Find more recipes and ideas to add a unique twist to any Mexican meal at Ortega.com.

Poblano Ranch Tacos

Makes: 8 tacos 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 poblano peppers, sliced 1 yellow onion, sliced 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (optional) 1 box Ortega Yellow Corn Taco Shells 6 radishes, sliced 1 cup corn kernels 1 cup cotija cheese 1 bottle Ortega Flavor Craver Ranch Taco Sauce, to taste Add olive oil to skillet over medium heat. Add sliced poblano peppers and yellow onion to pan. Saute until cooked through. Add squeeze of lime to pepper and onion mixture, if desired.

Bake taco shells according to package directions. To assemble tacos, add poblano and onion mixture to base of taco. Top with sliced radishes, corn and cotija cheese. Finish with taco sauce.

Southwest Chicken Salad

Makes: 4 bowls 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 chicken breasts 2 teaspoons chili powder 1Ortega Bakeable Tortilla Bowl Kit 3 cups green leaf lettuce, sliced 1 can Ortega Black Beans 1 cup corn kernels 2 avocados, diced 1 tomato, diced 1 cup cotija cheese 1 bottle Ortega Flavor Craver Ranch Taco Sauce, to taste

Add olive oil to skillet over medium heat. Coat chicken with chili powder.

Cook chicken 8 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Remove chicken from pan and let rest. Slice chicken into strips when cooled.

Prepare tortilla bowls as directed on package.

Fill with shredded lettuce, black beans, corn and sliced chicken. Top with diced avocado, tomato and cotija cheese. Finish with taco sauce.

Stock Your Pantry for Mexican Cooking You can enjoy the flavors of a Mexican cantina in your kitchen anytime if you’re stocked up with the right goods.

Pantry and Dry Goods 1. Keep dried or canned chiles of all sorts on-hand. Dried chiles include ancho, chipotle, guajillo, negro and mulato.

2. Expand your spice rack with Mexican staples like chili powder, cayenne pepper and paprika, as well as oregano and cumin.

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3. Buy white rice in bulk so you can create Spanish rice to accompany any dish.

4. Stock up on canned refried beans, black beans and pinto beans for use in your favorite Mexican dishes.

Refrigerator and Produce 1. Keep ready-made salsa and spicy sauces chilled and serve them alongside chips, tacos and other Mexican dishes.

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2. Always have garlic, onions and fresh cilantro handy.

Keep lemons and limes within reach to add bright flavor to your dishes. Also, buy fresh chiles like jalapeno and pasilla to spice up a variety of dishes. If possible, grow them yourself.

3. Store flour and corn tortillas in your cupboard or refrigerator to create burritos, tacos, enchiladas and wraps.

4. Keep Monterey Jack, queso fresco and cotija cheese on-hand to include in enchiladas and burritos.

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Why is Mainstream Media Still So White?

By Desert Star Staff DENVER – The story of America is becoming increasingly more diverse, but the same can’t be said for America’s storytellers.

While the population of the United States is nearly 40 percent nonwhite and growing, 83 percent of journalists working in U.S.

newsrooms are white.

To be fair, newsrooms were getting much more diverse until about 2008, when the economy crashed, forcing massive layoffs. That meant the last journalists hired were the first to go, including many minorities.

At the same time, because the way people get

their news has changed so dramatically, newsrooms have continued to shrink.

Rick Harp, who creates podcasts for Media Indigena, says many people’s stories are not being told, or they’re framed through the lenses of a white journalist, often male.

“And I think sometimes even if you’re not a white

man, you tend to adopt their perspective on things – it becomes the norm – and people start to internalize them,” he states. “Even if you’re an indigenous reporter, you can run into that.”

A recent report by The New York Times showed that the number of people of color in staff positions working at its paper rose to 28 percent in 2017 – up only one point from the year before.

Angie Chuang, an associate professor of journalism at the University of Colorado, says being a reporter does not necessarily pay well, and many parents may think it’s a risky investment when it’s time to send their children off to college.

She adds that President Donald Trump calling out journalists as the “enemy of the people” is creating some fear among would-be reporters.

“Really, recently, it’s been seen as possibly risky,” she

By Desert Star Staff “BaseFEST Powered

by USAA,” a music festival experience designed to bring live music directly to military communities on base, announced that multi-platinum selling rock group, The Offspring, will headline BaseFEST at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms on Saturday, September 22, 2018. Supporting talent includes NoMBe, Ha Ha Tonka, Carlton Zeus and Modest Monaco, a military veteran.

“BaseFEST Powered by USAA” at Twentynine Palms is FREE and open to the public.

A limited number of premium tickets are available for purchase at BaseFEST.com.

All attendees must have a valid driver’s license or federal ID and valid vehicle registration to proceed through the base security gates.

“In helping bring BaseFEST Powered by USAA to military bases across the country, our goal is to deliver an authentic music experience direct to the military community,” said Michael Dones, USAA’s assistant vice president for brand programs and sponsorship marketing.

“This is one way for USAA to say thank you for all the sacrifices our military families make for our country.”

Along with the musical performances, USAA encourages attendees to visit the USAA Lounge where they can receive a free gift and see Marine Corps veteran Modest Monaco DJ live throughout the day, the USAA

360-degree photo experience, and the USAA Next Level Challenge, an innovative and high-tech experience that tests participants’ speed and reaction time in drills used by elite athletes and military.

BaseFEST Powered by USAA has brought top artists to over 65,000 members of the military, their families, and surrounding military communities since the festival started in 2017. BaseFEST has made three previous stops this year, including Fort Bliss (May 2018), Naval Station Mayport (June 2018), and Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (July 2018). Debuting in 2017, the first two BaseFEST stops were Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (July 2017) and Naval Air Station Pensacola (December 2017).

For more information on “BaseFEST Powered

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states. “That’s certainly a factor if you have a president encouraging people to attack journalists. That’s certainly not going to encourage people to stay or go into the profession for their own safety.”

Even if minorities are willing to take the personal or financial risk of becoming a reporter, Harp says they often don’t see a place for themselves in the world of journalism.

“They’re going to be more implicitly encouraged to go into that field if they already see themselves represented,” he states. “If they don’t feel themselves represented, either they explicitly feel kind of rejected by the storytelling or implicitly feel that’s not a place that they’re attracted to.”

The Kerner Commission released the first report on the lack of diversity in newsrooms in 1968, calling attention to the issue during reporting on the civil rights movement.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 06-18. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday, September 11, 2018 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: Carl May Community Center 11711 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, California, 92240 CASE(S):Conditional Use Permit No.06-18 LOCATION: Existing commercial structure located at 13313 Palm Drive on the west side of Palm Drive, approximately 250 feet north of Ironwood Drive., within the General Commercial (C-G) Zone. APN 641-214-022.

APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Elijah Bishop and Robert Harper PROPOSAL: Elijah Bishop is proposing a new physical the rapyclinic located at 12561 Palm Drive Suite B. They currently have 2 employees and are open from 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday thru Friday for their proposed location in which they provide the following services: manual techniques, therapeutic exercise, muscle stretching, myofascial massage, traction and distraction of joints and surrounding tissues, specific joint mobilization, and mobilization of the neural tissue.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: This project is Categorically Exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section No. 15301, Class No. 1 (Existing Facilities), of the California Environmental Quality Act. On September 11, 2018, the Planning Commission, at the public hearing or during deliberations, may approve, deny, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of

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the public record .If this matter should at some future date go to court, court testimony may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM).

QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: Contact Person: Patricia Meza Mailing Address: Community Development Department 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 243 Email: pmeza@cityofdhs.org Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility. Publish August 31, 2018. DSW18-5152 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: David Lee Reed, PRIN1802303 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of David Lee Reed . A Petition For Probate has been filed by Michael John Reed in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Michael John Reed 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: October 9, 2018 at 8:45 AM in Dept. 1A located at 46-200 Oasis Street, Indio, CA 92201. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general 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: Jeff S. Shepard, 1814 East Front Street, Selma, CA 93662. 559-896-2111 Publish August 24, 29, 31, 2018 DSW18-5148 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Loraine Elizabeth Elphinstone PRIN1802284 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of Loraine E.

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Elphinstone, Loraine Elizabeth Elphinstone, Loraine Elphinstone. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by John McEown in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that John McEown 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 in this court as follows: October 11, 2018 at 8:45 AM in Dept. 1A located at 46-200 Oasis Street, Indio, CA 92201. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general 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: Kristen M.R. Blabey, Price, Postel & Parma, 200 East Carrillo Street, Fourth Floor, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. 805-962-0011.

Publish August 24, 29, 31, 2018. DSW18-5147 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. RIC 1816294, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 4100 MAIN STREET, RIVERSIDE CA 92501. COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. AMOREENA LEE STEEBER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: AMOREENA LEE STEEBER to Proposed Name: AMOREENA LEE THOMAS. 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 24, 2018., Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: 12, b. The address of the court is: 4100 MAIN STREET, RIVERSIDE, CA 92501. 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

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HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Dated: AUGUST 8, 2018, No.R-201810507. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS Judge of the Superior Court, Publish August 17, 24, BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE 31, September 7, 2018. DSW18-514 YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTIORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE NAME, CASE NO. PSC 1804255, SUPERIOR FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS COURT OF CALIFORNIA 3255 E. Tahquitz Can- STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE yon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92263, COUNTY OF USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. NAME IN IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER Consoelo Alva de Badilla filed a petition with this UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROPresent Name: Kasandra Yazareth Alba Badilla to FESSIONS CODE). AUGUST 24, 31, SEPTEMBER Proposed Name: Kasandra Yazareth Badilla Alva 7, 14, 2018. DSW18-5150.

2.THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIwhy the petition for change of name should not be NESS AS: DESERT FLOWER STAFFING, 78206 granted. Any person objecting to the name changes VARNER ROAD SUITE D-9, PALM DESERT, CA described above must file a written objection that 92211. Riverside County; Full name of registrant includes the reasons for the objection at least two 2ND CHANCE ANGELS, INC., 1077 PACIFIC court days before the matter is scheduled to be COAST HIGHWAY #344, SEAL BEACH, CA 90740/ heard and must appear at the hearing to show CA. Business is conducted by CORPORATION cause why the petition should not be granted. If no Registrant has not yet begun to transact business written objection is timely filed, the court may grant under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEAR- that all the information in this statement is true and ING a. Date: September 19, 2018 Time: 8:30 a.m., correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, informaDept.: PS3, b. The address of the court is: 3255 E. tion which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, a crime) Signed MARCIA DIANE FULLER, PRESICounty of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order to DENT. This statement was filed with the County Show Cause shall be published at least once each Clerk of Riverside County on AUGUST 21, 2018. week for four successive weeks prior to the date set Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper No.R-201811621. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS of general circulation, printed in this county (specify BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE newspaper): THE DESERT STAR WEEKLY 13279 YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE PALM DRIVE SUITE 5, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI92240. Dated: July 25, 2018, Judge of the Superior TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE Court, DSW18-5126 August 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018. FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- NAME IN IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER NESS AS: ANDREW J. IMBILLI CONSTRUCTION UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE COMPANY, 73-411 HILLTOP ROAD, SKY VALLEY, SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROCA 92241. Riverside County. Full name of registrant FESSIONS CODE). AUGUST 24, 31, SEPTEMBER ANDREW JOHN IMBILLI, 73-411 HILLTOP ROAD, 7, 14, 2018. DSW18-5145.

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by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE business under the fictitious name(s) listed above on FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIJUNE 1981. I declare that all the information in this NESS AS: MAJESTIC POOL SERVICE, 47 KAREN statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who de- LN, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County; clares as true, information which he or she knows to Full name of registrant JUAN PABLO--CUAHUIZO be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed ANDREW JOHN MONTIEL, 47 KAREN LN, PALM SPRINGS, CA IMBILLI. This statement was filed with the County 92262. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL Clerk of Riverside County on AUGUST 28, 2018. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare No.R-201811925. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS that all the information in this statement is true BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE information which he or she knows to be false, is OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI- guilty of a crime) Signed JUAN PABLO CUAHUIZO TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE MONTIEL. This statement was filed with the County FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS Clerk of Riverside County on AUGUST 1, 2018.

STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS No.R-201810695. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME IN IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PRO- OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTIFESSIONS CODE). AUGUST 24, 31, SEPTEMBER TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE 7, 14, 2018. DSW18-5146.

FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- NAME IN IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER NESS AS: EASY AS PI, ALL NET, 49793 WAYNE UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE ST, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County; Full SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROname of registrant JENNIFER BETH ROBINSON, FESSIONS CODE). AUGUST 24, 31, SEPTEMBER 49793 WAYNE ST, INDIO, CA 92201; ARCHIE 7, 14, 2018. DSW18-5144.

RAY ROBINSON II, 49793 WAYNE ST, INDIO, CA 92201. Business is conducted by MARRIED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE COUPLE Registrant has not yet begun to transact FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIbusiness under the fictitious name(s) listed above. NESS AS: AMERICAN TIRE DEPOT AUTO CARE I declare that all the information in this statement EXPERTS, AMERICAN TIRE DEPOT, 68408 HWY is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares 111, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside Counas true, information which he or she knows to be ty; 14407 ALONDRA BLVD, LA MIRADA, CA 90638. false, is guilty of a crime) Signed JENNIFER BETH Full name of registrant ATV INC, 14407 ALONDRA ROBINSON. This statement was filed with the BLVD, LA MIRADA, CA 90638/CA-1741356. BusiCounty Clerk of Riverside County on JULY 27, 2018. ness is conducted by CORPORATION. Registrant Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File commenced to transact business under the fictitious

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name(s) listed above on 07/15/2013. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed ARA TCHAGHLASSIAN, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on AUGUST 16, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201811359. 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 IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). AUGUST 24, 31, SEPTEMBER 7, 14, 2018. DSW18-5146.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: RC CONSTRUCTION, 31855 DATE PALM DR SUITE 3, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234.

Riverside County; Full name of registrant RICKY RAY CASTILLO, 31855 DATE PALM DR, SUITE 3, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed RICKY RAY CASTILLO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on AUGUST 15, 2018.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201811299. 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 IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). AUGUST 17, 24, 31, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018. DSW18-5142.

APN: 612-440-011-3 TS No: CA07000103-18-1 TO No: 180046710-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 July 17, 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 September 26, 2018 at 09:00 AM, Auction.com Room, 2410 Wardlow Road #104, Corona, CA 92880, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on July 24, 2015 as Instrument No. 2015-0329826, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by EMILIA IBARRA, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for DEL SUR CORPORATION DBA CAMINO REAL MORTGAGE BANKERS 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: 83470 LA COSTA AVENUE, 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 $228,122.47 (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

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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 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, CA07000103-18-1.

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 17, 2018 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07000103-18-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Bobbie LaFlower, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.

Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.ISL Number 47402, Pub Dates: 08/24/2018, 08/31/2018, 09/07/2018, DESERT STAR WEEKLY DSW18-5149 T.S. No. 062716-CA APN: 602-450-048-5 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 9/9/2005.

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 9/18/2018 at 3:00 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 9/16/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0766050, , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: DENISE A REINER AND THOMAS F REINER WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AT THE FRONT STEPS TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE FORMER CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT, 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA 92882 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: more fully described on said Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 48621 VIENNA CT INDIO, CA 92203 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $390,965.86 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free

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and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 062716CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 Publish August 24, 31, September 7, 2018 DSW18-5136 N O T I C E O F T R U S T E E ’ S S A L E T. S . N o .

18-00629-RH-CA Title No. 05935560 A.P.N. 657-490-001-6 / 657-490-006-1 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/20/2015.

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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: GMS Developments, LLC a Nevada limited liability company Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 02/26/2015 as Instrument No. 2015-0077795 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Riverside County, California.

Date of Sale: 09/07/2018 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: In front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $5,643,164.09 Street Address or other common designation of real property: Vacant Land, Desert Hot Springs (Area), CA 92240 A.P.N.: 657-490-001-6 / 657490-006-1 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.

If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. 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

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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 714-730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www. ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 18-00629-RH-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 08/13/2018 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1230 Columbia Street, Suite 680 San Diego, CA 92101 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www. ndscorp.com Rachael Hamilton, Trustee Sales Representative A-4667057 08/17/2018, 08/24/2018, 08/31/2018. DSW18-5138 N O T I C E O F T R U S T E E ’ S S A L E T. S . N o .

18-00635-RH-CA Title No. 05935561 A.P.N. 657-490-001-6, 657-490-006 1 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/20/2017.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: GMS Developments, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 12/08/2017 as Instrument No. 2017-0516237 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Riverside County, California.

Date of Sale: 09/07/2018 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: In front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $2,039,839.49 Street Address or other common designation of real property: Vacant Land, Desert Hot Springs(Area), CA 92240 A.P.N.: 657-490-001-6, 657-490-006 1 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. 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

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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 714-730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www. ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 18-00635-RH-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 08/13/2018 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1230 Columbia Street, Suite 680 San Diego, CA 92101 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www. ndscorp.com Rachael Hamilton, Trustee Sales Representative A-4667049 08/17/2018, 08/24/2018, 08/31/2018. DSW18-5137 T.S. No. 065183-CA APN: 763-431-035-0 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 2/20/2007.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 9/11/2018 at 3:00 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 3/8/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0159166, , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: BENJAMIN GALVAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN

BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AT THE FRONT STEPS TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE FORMER CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT, 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA 92882 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 51143 PALOMA DR # 58 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $107,040.27 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 065183-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 Publish August 17, 24, 31, 2018 DSW18-5131

Health Care on Voters’ Minds for Primary Day

By Desert Star Staff BOSTON – Tuesday was primary day in the Bay State, and the candidates who win a place on the November ballot could have a major impact on the future of health care.

Republicans in Washington continue to wage a relentless campaign to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, while many Democrats are promoting what they call Medicare for all.

But James Roosevelt, former CEO of the Tufts Health Plan, maintains that the most important issue is maintaining affordable, accessible health care, and scrapping the ACA may not be the best approach.

“We need to keep a focus on what’s working in the present system, fix the things that need improvement and not

essentially throw the baby out with the bathwater,” he states.

Although modified to meet federal requirements, the Massachusetts universal health care law predates the ACA and has achieved 98 percent overall insurance coverage in the state.

While Republicans have called for repealing and replacing the ACA and have chipped away at key provisions of the law, Roosevelt points out that they have yet to come up with a replacement. And, he adds, the ACA has worked.

“Nationwide, more than 300 million Americans now have access to coverage for their care and, moreover, they can’t be denied coverage for pre-existing conditions like diabetes or asthma or cancer,” he stresses.

Advocates say new federal rules allowing plans that offer fewer benefits will undermine access to affordable insurance for people with pre-existing conditions.

Roosevelt notes that there are several competitive races in this year’s primary, and voters need to ask themselves a critical question when they go to polls on Tuesday.

“Am I voting for a candidate who has both the right position in terms of continuing to cover everybody for their health care, and the understanding and experience to fight for that in Congress?” he poses.

Last year almost 250,000 people in Massachusetts enrolled in health plans through the health insurance exchange facilitated by the ACA.

Advocates say undermining the ACA could lead to denial of coverage for pre-existing conditions. (vjohns1580/pixabay)

Federal Court Appointees Affecting Workers’ Rights

By Desert Star Staff SEATTLE — U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh will begin confirmation hearings next week. But one legal expert says President Donald Trump already has made a big impact on the judiciary - and workers’ rights are hurting for it.

Trump has far outpaced previous presidents at this point in his presidency with 26 appointments to the U.S. Court of Appeals.

His nominees make up 1-in-7 judges on these courts nationwide.

Larry Shannon, government affairs director with the Washington State Association for Justice, said these lower court judges are bound to follow recent Supreme Court rulings that have hurt workers, including allowing forced arbitration and the Janus decision on unions.

“Assuming that

Kavanaugh gets confirmed, I’m not sure how much it changes what is already a very dramatic slide towards putting corporate rights, for instance, over everything else,” Shannon said. “We’ve already started down that road.”

Shannon noted appellate judges nationwide hear a lot of cases - nearly 60,000 in 2017. In comparison, the Supreme Court typically hears about 80 each year. While Trump has appointed a large number of appellate court judges, as well as Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch, he lags behind past presidents for district court appointees.

Shannon said it’s not just the Trump administration affecting the judiciary. The U.S. Senate has streamlined the process for appointing federal judges. Shannon said this could be thought of as a political decision, but more important is the fact that

U.S. appellate judges heard nearly 60,000 cases in 2017. (Joe Wolf/Flickr) some of these candidates appear to be unqualified.

“You could speculate, is it political or not? Probably is.

But what you can say, I think with certainty, is it’s a question of, ‘Are these the best people we can find to do these

jobs?’” he said. “And in my view, consistently we’re seeing too many of them where the answer is no, they are not.”

Last week, the American Bar Association rated one of Trump’s district court nominees “unqualified” -

the fourth judge picked by the president to earn such a rating. Before Trump’s presidency, the ABA had not rated a district court nominee unqualified since 2005.

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Four New Restaurants Opening at Spotlight 29 Casino

By Desert Star Staff COACHELLA, CA –– Spotlight 29 Casino is proud to announce the launch of four new signature restaurants serving a variety of delicious fare, from personal pizzas and exotic frozen drinks to hot dogs and authentic street tacos. The public is invited to the opening of all four venues on Friday, August 31st.

“We’re always looking for creative, fun ways to enhance the guest experience at

Spotlight 29, and dining is a big part of that equation,” said Spotlight 29 General Manager Michael Frawley. “The new restaurants present flavors for any palate and terrific value in a fun, party-style atmosphere.”

• Sharkey’s Pizza offers personal pies smothered in tasty sauce and gooey cheese, with all the traditional toppings like pepperoni, ham, sausage and mushrooms. For bolder taste buds, guests can choose jalapeno, pineapple, sweet

onions and spicy peppers.

Sharkey’s is located at the new Pier 29 Food Court.

• Easy Rita’s Margaritas is a refreshing twist on the traditional Mexican cocktail.

Choose from flavors like Mango Magic, Pina Colada, Strawberry Sweetheart, Peachy Keen, Rock Star Raspberry, and Legit Lemon Margarita. Ingredients include 1800 Tequila, Malibu Rum, Meyers Dark Rum, Captain Morgan’s Spiced Rum, Bacardi Rum, Jack

Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Tanqueray Gin, and Absolut Vodka. Non-alcoholic versions are also available. Located at the new Pier 29 Food Court.

• Mr. Weiner’s gets creative with the classic hot dog stand. Toppings include grilled onions, pickles, tomato, bacon, jalapeno and Tapatio aioli dressing, all served on a potato bun.

House specials include the Johnson Dog, All-American Dog and the signature

Historic No Bail State Law Causing Controversy

KMIR Kitty Alvarado California has become the first state in the nation to get rid of cash bail.

John Bretz has been in the bail bonds business for 11 years. He has a problem with SB 10, the law just signed by Governor Jerry Brown aimed to reform the bail system.

“It’s not going to hurt our business, it’s going to put us out of business,”

says Bretz adding that while he can survive because he also is an investigator, the industry will be shuttered and have a domino effect on communities if this law is allowed to take effect.

But that’s not all.

“It’s going to cost the tax payers a lot more money,” he says.

With the new law, getting out of jail before

a hearing will depend on the risk you pose, not on whether or not you can pay.

Robert Hertzberg, (D) Los Angeles, the senator who co-wrote the law says the current system does not work for everyone, “The chief justice says current money bail is neither safe nor fair, I think what you’re going to see now is safe and fair,” adding that the average bail

is $50,000 in California and the average person doesn’t even have $400 to spare.

But Bretz says no money bail means no incentive for people who broke the law to return to court, “Therefore you’re going to have to have a lot more officers out there running down people who don’t go to court which is done now by the bail bondsman or bounty hunter.”

By Desert Star Staff PLYMOUTH, Wis. – The preliminary U.S.-Mexico trade deal announced this week

by President Donald Trump is seen as welcome news by Wisconsin dairy farmers and cheese makers, even if they haven’t read the fine print.

Mexico and Canada are two of Wisconsin’s biggest trading partners, and the dairy industry has been hit hard by ongoing trade disputes.

The deal with Mexico

calls for no tariffs on dairy and agricultural products, which for cheese had been hovering at 15 to 25 percent.

Jeff Schwager, president of Sartori Cheese in Plymouth, exports his products to 49 different countries and says he’s happy to see those tariffs dropped.

“It’s really difficult for a company like us,” he states.

“We age cheese – so basically, cheese we made a year ago under certain trade rules was

what we were expecting to sell here in July and August.

And all of a sudden, you’ve got these tariffs on them.”

Trump says he intends to terminate the North American Free Trade Agreement and that the U.S. will immediately begin negotiations with Canada, the third party in the trilateral trade pact.

Schwager acknowledges the Trump announcement was short on detail, so he’s eager to see and confirm which

programs will remain in play.

For instance, he says there still might be a problem if Mexico doesn’t extend the same protections for product names in the U.S., as it did for Europe.

“We’ve had to change the name of some of our products going into Mexico because we can no longer use the name ‘asagio,’” he points out.

“That’s a protected name for the Europeans now in Mexico, and we had to switch our

Coachella Dog. Located at the Pier 29 Food Court.

• La Diabla Maria serves authentic street style tacos, tequila flights and ice cold cerveza. Guests can choose from carne asada al pastor, pollo, tripas, lengua, barbacoa, and pork chorizo. Both flour and corn tortillas are freshly made in house. Located at the former Groove nightclub.

For more information about Spotlight 29 Casino, visit Spotlight29.com.

He also agrees with the ACLU’s position, the people this law is supposed to help will be the same ones who won’t qualify to get released by those assessing their risk, “I do believe that you know, whether we like it or not race comes into play in a lot of things we do.”

The law will take effect on October 1, 2019. Source: KMIR

Wisconsin Dairy Farmers Eager for Details of U.S.-Mexico Trade Deal

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product name to ‘Sartiago.’”

Schwager says his company has seen about a 30 percent reduction in volume as a result of dealing with the name changes.

He adds it is equally important to quickly form a new deal with Canada.

The United States hopes to get a final deal signed before the Mexican president leaves office in December.

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