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P-51 Mustang Man O’ War

By Desert Star Staff Palm Springs, CA: The Palm Springs Air Museum is the new home for the P-51 Mustang, Man O’ War, currently owned by the Ward Family. “We are overjoyed to see this aircraft join our flying collection,” said Palm Springs Air Museum Vice Chairman of the Board Fred Bell.

Built in Inglewood California on February 15, 1945, the P-51 was shipped to England in March of 1945 for combat during World War II. It did not see combat and was returned to the New Jersey National Guard. Later it was shipped to the US Air Force for use during the Korean War, but

again, did not see combat.

A few years later Hollywood came calling and the plane was used by Universal Studios for the Rock Hudson picture, “Battle Hymn” in 1957. A private party then bought the airplane and in 1971 “Poontang” became the nose art.

In 1975 Elmer Ward

purchased the airplane and gave it the paint scheme of Colonel Claiborne Kinnard Jr’s WWII mustang Man O’ War. Ward owned a mechanical engineering company and did all his own maintenance on the aircraft. Housed in Chino, California, Elmer flew Man O’ War until his death in 2007. Man O’ War is still

owned by the Ward family, currently by Elmer’s son Todd Ward & Elmer’s grandchildren Casey Ward & Stacey Baker.

The Palm Springs Air Museum hopes that Man O’ War will soon join the Warbird Rides Program!

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Update: Apple Fire Spreads To 28,085 Acres 30% Contained Thursday Morning

NBC PS Sara Sanchez CHERRY VALLEY (CNS) – A fire that started in Cherry Valley and is raging in the mountains within the San Bernardino National Forest has injured one firefighter, destroyed 12 structures, burned 28,085 acres and is 30% contained Thursday morning.

The Apple Fire raging in the mountains in the San Bernardino National Forest has blackened 27,569 acres, destroyed four homes and eight other structures, and is 30% contained Thursday morning, authorities said.

Fire officials are estimating

the blaze could be fully contained as soon as Aug. 17, according to Kate Kramer of the U.S. Forest Service.

In addition to the four homes destroyed by the flames, eight outbuildings were lost. One of the houses and two of the buildings were located near Avenida Miravilla, Cal Fire said. It was unclear where the other structures were located.

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Are You Eligible for This COVID-19 Study?

By Desert Star Staff A new COVID-19 study is currently enrolling patients, and researchers believe it has the potential to change the course of the virus around the world.

The study is examining the effects of Colchicine, a widely available and inexpensive antiinflammatory drug on one of the most common, and most debilitating side effects of SARS-CoV-2–acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

ARDS is caused by an intense inflammatory response that results in what’s called a cytokine storm.

Cytokines are molecules that signal to inflammatory cells that there’s a problem

within the body that needs their attention. Any normal immune response involves cytokines. In a cytokine storm however, they’re released in larger numbers than necessary, resulting in an immune response out of proportion to the threat at hand, whereby immune cells attack healthy tissues.

Cytokine storms in COVID-19 are common and potentially do more damage than the virus itself, causing some patients to develop pneumonia or ARDS, which are life-threatening lung conditions. Many such patients require admission to ICU wards to be provided

with respiratory support via mechanical ventilation.

One research team believes they may have the solution, however. Dr. JeanClaude Tardif, director of the Research Centre at Montreal Heart Institute, professor of medicine at the University of Montreal, and primary investigator of the study, believes that these cytokine storms seen in COVID-19 patients are manufactured by a tiny inflammatory cell part, or organelle, called inflammasome. Colchicine, targets that one tiny organelle.

“More than 10 years ago, it was shown that the most closely related virus

to SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, is SarsCoV-1. That’s the virus that caused SARS caused 15 years ago,” says Dr. Tardif.

“It’s very close to SARS CoV-2 and it was shown in this very elegant paper that SARS CoV-1 directly activates inflammasome.”

Dr. Tardif and his team are currently enrolling patients with a positive COVID-19 diagnosis for a Colchicine study. If his hypothesis is correct, it could change the way COVID-19 is treated globally. Colchicine is a widely available, inexpensive drug that has already been in use for years in the treatment of conditions like gout, familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) and viral pericarditis. The side effect profile is well-known and side effects are rare.

The groundbreaking study is called COLCORONA. Like most studies, patients are assigned either a course of the study medication or a placebo for 30 days.

However, this study is unique as it is contact-less, helping protect health care workers and the population at-large from unnecessary risk of virus exposure.

To enroll, patients can call the hotline to speak with a dedicated healthcare professional who will explain the study and verify their

eligibility, as well as to receive and sign the informed consent document. The study medication is then delivered to the patient’s door within four hours and the patient is remotely followed for 30 days.

To enroll or learn more, visit https://en.colcorona.net or call the 24-hour Hotline at 1(877) 536-6837, which is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French.

The COLCORONA trial is currently available in a number of countries as well as the New York Tri-State area, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, and Houston, with plans to open in Jacksonville, Gainesville as well as throughout Arizona, Mississippi, and Alabama. The team also plans on expanding the study into Georgia and the Carolinas. The trial is funded by the Government of Quebec (Canada), the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, part of the US National Institutes of Health and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and Sophie Desmarais, Montréal philanthropist, daughter of the late business mogul, Paul Desmarais Sr. Interested patients should consult their health care providers for more information and to find out if study materials are available in their area. StatePoint

Does The Drama And Tension Never Stop

people’s weaknesses, but they use this skill to satisfy their drive toward perfectionism and, by doing so, harm people. admirable quality, some go too They place enormous focus on results, but they fail to see far when rarely taking the foot off the accelerator and running that to increase results, they are thinking and feeling. Their over employees in the process. need to engage autonomous, thinking, creative people who focus is on goals and outcomes This often comes in the form rather than on people.” of setting unrealistic standards are not submissive to their They are volatile and and changing deadlines without leader’s every request.”

Have a fear of failure. manipulative. Nobody is much notice or reason.

“Abrasive leaders are often comfortable with a leader who “They’re never satisfied defensive and on high alert for could explode at any second with their own work and or sabotages them. “They continually push themselves to challenges to their leadership,” Dr. Burrus says. “They feel work harder,” Dr. Burrus says. are verbally abusive, flying “Abrasive leaders are intensely personally threatened by their into screaming rages and direct reports’ failures. To motivated to gain recognition even physically threatening protect themselves, they feel through outstanding results, coworkers,” Dr. Burrus says. a strong need to control their and they expect no less of the “Their underlying anxiety people around them. They can environment. A perceived often translates into explosive be very hard on their employees. threat to their professional and uncontrolled emotional They put constant pressure reputation or self-image will outbursts. They micromanage on their direct reports and send brilliant but abrasive jerks an employee to an extent offer little to no recognition.” into attack mode immediately.” that makes work impossible.

Struggle to maintain “Abrasive leaders can More subtly, abrasive leaders good relationships. “Not good be incredibly charismatic, undermine employees by at reading others’ emotions, especially to clients,” Dr. Burrus creating conflict, withholding abrasive leaders find it hard to says. “Due to their razor-sharp critical resources, and waging maintain positive interpersonal intelligence, they have strong a kind of psychological relationships,” Dr. Burrus says. powers of persuasion. But they warfare against those they perceive as a threat.”

“They hurt people without also create a culture of fear Many are perfectionists. intending to. Some abrasive that robs employees of their While being a driven leader is an leaders are good at identifying voice and deadens creativity.”

5 Signs That You Work For A Brilliant Jerk

By Desert Star Staff Some business leaders who are bright and hardworking also can be extremely demanding and difficult to work for. Such that a leader’s behavior and its negative impact on others may reach the point where the business becomes dysfunctional.

Dr. Katrina Burrus, author of Managing Brilliant Jerks: How Organizations and Coaches Can Transform Difficult Leaders into Powerful Visionaries (www.

ExcellentExecutiveCoaching. com), says a boss who is both bright and abrasive has many characteristics, and the draining combination of them can lead to running more people off than running a longterm successful business.

“A brilliant but abrasive leader is extremely talented but is driven to gain recognition above all else,”

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Dr. Burrus says. “They are exceptionally intelligent, but they use that intelligence for their own professional benefit rather than in the best interest of the company.

“Moreover, they are blinded to the costs their behavior has for individuals, teams, and the organization as a whole. They can destroy people’s self-confidence and inflict serious, lasting damage on their company. This toxic environment erodes morale and causes turnover to spike.”

Dr. Burrus points out five characteristics of a bright but abrasive leader: They lack empathy. “These leaders have a blind spot – their understanding of other people’s emotions,” Dr. Burrus says.

“Leaders of this type are not naturally tuned in to what others

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Economists Urge Extension of Fed Unemployment Boost

By Desert Star Staff If Congress does not extend enhanced unemployment benefits - the $600 per week meant to help Americans who lost jobs due to the novel coronavirus pandemic’s economic fallout - more than five million jobs would be lost, including more than 1,500 in Nebraska.

Heidi Shierholz, senior economist with the Economic Policy Institute, said the benefit has helped millions pay for food, rent and other essentials. She said cutting off assistance will also make racial inequality worse.

“Because Black and Brown communities are suffering more from this pandemic, both physically and

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economically,” said Shierholz, “as a result of historic and continuing systemic racism.”

Workers of color who file for unemployment are much more likely to have their claims rejected, according to analysis by the Bipartisan Policy Center. White workers have received 78% of all unemployment dollars, compared with 20% for Black and Latino workers.

Critics of extending benefits have said they believe it’s a disincentive to work, and have noted some workers get more in unemployment than they did on the job.

A new Yale University study found that lack of child care and the risk of contracting COVID-19, not unemployment benefits, were primary factors preventing people from returning to work.

Shierholz said with unemployment at historic levels, now is not the time to

Nearly 30 million Americans currently are receiving unemployment insurance. The previous high, during the Great Recession, was roughly 12 million. (Needpix) cut off assistance to families.

“Right now there are 14 million more unemployed workers than there are job openings,” said Shierholz. “So millions will remain jobless no matter what they do. You

cannot incentivize people to get jobs that aren’t there.”

Nearly 30 million Americans currently are receiving unemployment insurance. The previous high, during the Great Recession,

was roughly 12 million.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has scheduled a debate this week on federal unemployment benefits that expired Saturday.

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water-dropping aircraft — 19 helicopters and one fixed-wing — were working to establish containment boundaries, as more than 2,500 personnel on the ground gradually attempted to encircle the brusher.

The fire was continuing to spread north, deeper into San Bernardino County, and east into the San Gorgonio wilderness, the USFS said.

One USFS firefighter suffered minor injuries, Kramer said.

All mandatory evacuations associated with the Apple Fire were lifted Tuesday in Riverside County.

In San Bernardino County, mandatory evacuation orders associated with the Apple Fire remained in place east of Oak Glen Road.

Non-mandatory evacuation warnings in San Bernardino County also remained in effect in Forest Falls, Rimrock, and Pioneertown, the USFS said.

The American Red Cross closed its temporary evacuation center at Beaumont High School at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Still, residents under the Oak Glen evacuation order could receive assistance from the Red Cross by calling 571-595- 7774.

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the state will receive a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help ensure resources will be available to fight the fire. It will also allow local, state, and tribal agencies responding to the fire to apply for 75% reimbursement of their eligible costs, Newsom said.

Officials estimated that 2,600 residences and 7,800 people have been evacuated since the blaze began.

Photo by Dina Rivera The smoke column from the fire was visible throughout much of Southern California.

Along with county fire crews, personnel from the Calimesa, Morongo, Murrieta, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Huntington Beach, Hemet, Pechanga, San Bernardino, Soboba, Los Angeles, and Los Angeles

County fire departments were sent to assist under a mutual aid request.

The fire erupted in Cherry Valley about 5 p.m. Friday in the area of Apple Tree Lane, and Oak Glen Road and investigators determined it was sparked by a malfunctioning diesel vehicle that was belching burning matter from its

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Agents Rescue 12 Illegal Aliens, Including a Teenage Female

By Desert Star Staff OCOTILLO, Calif. – U.S. Border Patrol agents from El Centro Sector saved 10 illegal aliens in distress in the Jacumba Wilderness region in four separate rescue events over the weekend.

The first incident occurred Friday, when El Centro Station agents apprehended a group of six illegal aliens in distress.

The illegal aliens were first observed walking north in the desert south of Ocotillo by a camera operator in El Centro Station’s Remote Video Surveillance System (RVSS) room. Agents near the area responded and apprehended the illegal aliens.

Agents requested assistance from an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) after immediately noticed that one of them, a 14-year-old female, was showing symptoms of dehydration and severe heat exhaustion. All Border Patrol agents are trained first responders or EMTs. A Border Search, Trauma and Rescue (BORSTAR) agent working near the area responded to assist.

BORSTAR agents, who are either national certified EMTs or paramedics, medically evaluated the ailing teen and began to treat her for her symptoms. The teen was cooled down with ice packs and an intravenous bolus of normal saline was administered. After the treatment, the BORSTAR agent determined that the teen and the other illegal aliens did not require any further medical attention.

The teenager, as well as the other five illegal aliens from Mexico, were transported to a rally point for processing where agents conducted a criminal background investigation and further medical screening. They all were expelled back to their country of origin immediately after they cleared the screening process.

The second incident occurred Friday at approximately 6:35 p.m., when El Centro Sector Radio Communications (Dispatch) was contact by the Centro de Control, Comando, Comunicación, y Cómputo (C-4) of Mexicali Baja California, with information of a distress call made by a pair of Mexican nationals. The individuals stated they were lost, out of water and scared to die due to the extreme heat. The information along with GPS coordinates was relayed to El Centro Station agents performing their assigned duties in the area and they responded to the location to begin searching for the illegal aliens.

At approximately 7:00 p.m., agents located a pair of illegal aliens. Agents confirmed it was they who

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made the distress call. Agents gave them cold water and determined that they did not require any medical attention.

The two men, both illegal aliens from Mexico, were transported to a rally point for processing where agents conducted a criminal background investigation and further medical screening.

They were both expelled back to their country of origin immediately after they cleared the screening process.

The third incident occurred on Saturday at approximately 1:08 a.m., when Dispatch was notified

by California Highway Patrol (CHP) Communications of a distress call made by a pair of illegal aliens. The illegal aliens stated they were lost and out of water. They also provided a description of the surrounding area. The information was relayed to

El Centro Station agents performing their assigned duties in the area and they responded to the location that best fit the description given to begin searching for the pair.

At approximately 1:17 a.m., RVSS operators spotted two individuals walking north on Davies Road, south of Highway 98 in Ocotillo. At approximately 1:30 a.m., agents made contact and confirmed they were the ones that made the 9-11 emergency call. Agents provided cold water and determined they did not require medical attention.

The two men, both illegal aliens from Mexico, were transported to a rally point for processing where agents conducted a criminal background investigation and further medical screening.

They were both expelled back to their country of origin

immediately after they cleared the screening process.

The fourth incident occurred Sunday at approximately 8:17 p.m., when Dispatch was notified

by CHP of a distress call made by an illegal alien. The illegal alien stated that he and another person were lost and in need of medical attention.

He stated that the person he was traveling with was in and out of consciousness. The information along with GPS coordinates provided by CHP, was relayed to El Centro Station agents performing their assigned duties in the area and they responded to the location to begin searching for the lost illegal alien.

At approximately 8:20 p.m., the Mountain Disrupt Unit (MDU), as well as BORSTAR agents responded to the area to assist with the search. At approximately

9:45 p.m., BORSTAR agents located the illegal aliens and immediately began treating them for dehydration.

BORSTAR agents, determined that no further medical attention was needed.

The two men, both illegal aliens from Mexico, were transported to a rally point for processing where agents conducted a criminal background investigation and further medical screening.

They were both expelled back to their country of origin immediately after they cleared the screening process.

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Report: Ending ACA Could Hurt Thousands

Almost 3 million Arizonans have preexisting conditions that could force them to pay more for health insurance or lose coverage if the Affordable Care Act is repealed. (totojang1977/Adobe Stock)

By Desert Star Staff Thousands of us, both children and adults - could feel the effects of the Affordable Care Act is repealed during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study.

A case pending before

the U.S. Supreme Court could end the ACA, also known as Obamacare if a court majority finds it unconstitutional.

And according to the Arizona State University report, that would mean about 360,000 Arizonans,

including 100,000 children, would immediately lose their health-care coverage.

Study co-author Matthew Speer, a research associate in the College of Health Solutions at ASU, said for many people, there is no Plan B.

“For better or for worse, the Affordable Care Act is, especially amidst a global pandemic, very much the backstop for a lot of Americans and a lot of Arizonans when it comes to ensuring that they have access to health care,” Speer said.

The case, brought

by Texas and 18 other states, including Arizona, argues that because the high court ruled the ACA’s mandatory insurance clause unconstitutional, the entire program should be repealed. A ruling isn’t expected until the fall term.

Speer said if the ACA is scrapped, it will hit hardest for Arizonans who need health insurance the most - those with chronic conditions, low incomes, or both.

“Roughly 2.8 million Arizonans have a preexisting condition that, before the ACA, would have been essentially criteria for which their insurers could deny coverage,

could increase premiums, increase costs,” he said.

Zaida Dedolph, director of health policy at the Children’s Action Alliance, said kids who grow up with insurance coverage have fewer unmet health needs, miss fewer days of school, and even earn more money when they reach adulthood.

“Another thing that the report touches on is the 10 Essential Health Benefits.

They’re hugely important to ensuring that people can access preventive care, which we know not only helps keep people healthier but reduces overall healthcare costs,” Dedoph said.

Despite calls to “repeal and replace” the ACA, only one plan has ever been considered. In 2017, the late Arizona Sen. John McCain’s infamous “thumbsdown” vote killed the GOPbacked measure. There are currently no other plans under consideration.

Advocates: Many CA Families Face Ruin; Senate Urged to Act

By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif.

-- California families of color are bearing the brunt of the pandemic while also working many of the jobs essential to the economy, so advocates are urging the U.S. Senate to make sure their basic needs are met.

The House passed the $3 trillion HEROES Act in May, but the Senate has yet to act on the legislation. Gabriella Barbosa, policy director at The Children’s Partnership, said without help, many families face irreparable harm to their health and well-being.

“So we really want Congress to include supports around food, housing, access to health care and income supports in the next iteration of federal legislation around the pandemic,” Barbosa said.

Advocates want legislators to approve $1,200 a month

in cash relief to families, including immigrants and mixed-status families. They’re also calling for $100 billion in emergency rental assistance and a 14% increase in the amount the feds pay states in Medicaid matching funds.

Deborah Weinstein is executive director of the nonprofit Coalition on Human Needs. She said Congress needs to take bold action before federal unemployment benefits and the eviction moratorium run out.

“We have not experienced anything like this for 100 years. We’ve got a stubborn disease that is keeping our economy from functioning the way it should,” Weinstein said. “We cannot let our families suffer in this way.

The consequences to children are so grave.”

Weinstein also is calling for $1 trillion in aid to state and

Almost 3 million Arizonans have preexisting conditions that could force them to pay more for health insurance or lose coverage if the Affordable Care Act is repealed. (totojang1977/Adobe Stock) local governments in order to stave off huge cuts in MediCal, education and social services. Senate Republicans are in favor of a relief bill that

would provide direct stimulus payments to Americans and relief for businesses.

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Border Patrol Agents Discover Meth In Driver’s Brassiere

By Desert Star Staff SALTON CITY, Calif.

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narcotics this morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 7:20 a.m., when a woman driving a silver 2006 Hyundai Elantra and her three passengers approached the checkpoint. A Border Patrol

K-9 detection team alerted to the driver’s side of the vehicle in the primary inspection lane.

Agents directed the vehicle to enter the secondary inspection area for further investigation.

While in secondary inspection, Border Patrol agents asked the driver and passengers to exit the vehicle.

Agents performed safety patdowns on all four of occupants to search for anything that could be used as a weapon.

During one of these patdowns, agents discovered a plastic wrapped package hidden in the driver’s brassiere.

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The package contents were tested with a narcotics test kit, which yielded a positive result for the characteristics of methamphetamine.

Agents also discovered used syringes and a vape pen containing a gold color oil on another occupant. The occupant claimed the oil to be tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

The K-9 team proceeded to inspect the vehicle and discovered a large amount of cash inside the driver’s purse.

The total weight of the methamphetamine discovered was approximately .66 pounds

with an estimated value of $1,485. The total amount of cash discovered was $6,420.

The driver and passengers, all United States citizens, the narcotics, the money and vehicle were turned over to Homeland Security Investigations.

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Border Patrol Apprehends Subject Convicted Of Attempted Murderer

By Desert Star Staff OCOTILLO, Calif. – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Centro Sector arrested an individual

convicted of attempted murder Saturday morning.

The incident occurred at around 3:45 a.m., when agents assigned to the El

Centro Station apprehended a suspect approximately 20 miles west of the Calexico West Downtown Port of Entry.

The man, an illegal

alien from Mexico, was transported to a rally point for processing where agents conducted a criminal background investigation and further medical screening.

At the rally point, a records check revealed that the 35-year-old illegal alien from Mexico was convicted of “Attempted Murder” on February 9, 2009 in Santa Barbara, California, where he was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his crime.

He was also convicted of “Sexual Battery” in Santa Barbara on January 22, 2007 and was sentenced to 270 days in prison for that crime. The suspect told agents during his interview that he was initially traveling to Chicago to visit friends before heading to his final destination in Santa Barbara.

Additionally, the illegal

alien was previously ordered removed from the United States on November 27, 2007.

“The cities of Chicago and Santa Barbara can rest a little easier tonight knowing that this convicted felon will not be in their communities,” said Chief Patrol Agent Gregory K. Bovino. “I commend the agents on the front lines for their vigilance, service and integrity, which ensures illegal aliens like this don’t continue their criminal ways of life here in the United States.”

The suspect is being held in federal custody pending further criminal prosecution.

Please visit www.cbp. gov to view additional news releases and other information pertaining to Customs and Border Protection. For all news, information and updates, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @USBPChiefELC.

Hispanics Fear Even Worse Coronavirus Problems are Coming

By Desert Star Staff The nation’s economy has contracted at historic rates since the outset of COVID-19, and the outbreak has significantly harmed the finances of U.S. Hispanics, causing many to fear eviction may be next.

The unemployment rate for Hispanics rose sharply, according to new data from the Pew Research Center.

Mark Hugo Lopez, director of global migration and demography at the Pew Research Center, said even before the pandemic struck, Hispanics expressed concern about their economic situation despite near record low levels of unemployment through the end of 2019.

He said among Hispanics, 70% believe the worst of the coronavirus and its problems are still to come.

“Hispanics have long been a group that has oftentimes had finances that perhaps are stretched compared more

to other groups because of both their lower earnings but also the job that they have and sometimes even their immigrant status,” Lopez said.

He said even a decade after the last recession, most Hispanics hadn’t recovered their pre-recession earnings.

Pew research shows the unemployment rate for Hispanic women jumped from 5.5% to more than 20% between February and April of this year, compared with a high of about 17% for Hispanic men.

Lopez said because Hispanics are more likely to rent than own their homes, they are also more likely to face eviction. And because Hispanic women typically have face-to-face contact jobs in the hospitality or restaurant industry, they were some of the first to lose their jobs when COVID-19 shut down businesses, and now have the highest unemployment rate.

“Think about that, that’s

Since the federal legislation that prevented evictions expired in July, they have resumed in many parts of Texas. (calmatters.org) one in five Hispanic women unemployed as a result of the COVID-19 recession,” Lopez said. “And that was higher than any other gender, racial group that one could look at.”

A moratorium on

eviction along with federal pandemic relief payments, unemployment checks and rental assistance programs have helped many Texas renters survive the pandemic, but the same is not true for

‘Uncontrollable’ Coronavirus Spread

By Desert Star Staff North Carolina is one of 18 states currently facing an uncontrollable spread of the novel coronavirus, according to the nonpartisan watchdog group CovidExitStrategy.org.

The finding is based on an analysis of the state’s performance on certain benchmarks recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including a two-week decline in residents experiencing flu-like symptoms, a diminishing percentage of COVID-positive cases and appropriate hospital capacity.

Katie Craig, field organizer

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for the North Carolina Public Interest Research Group said her organization believes at this level of spread, it’s impossible to effectively trace and track the virus among the population.

“So, currently health experts recommend a daily case incidence of about three per 100,000 before reopening; and here in North Carolina, we are actually at about 18 per 100,000, and seeing that continue to rise,” Craig said.

According to data from the state’s Department of Health and Human Services, so far more than 129,000

North Carolinians have tested positive for COVID-19, and more than 1,000 are currently hospitalized. More than 2,000 residents have died.

Craig said a number of factors have contributed to the uptick in coronavirus cases.

“Testing is being slowed down, so it’s slower to get results,” Craig said. “So, even if you get tested and then continued about your daily life, you might not know for four or five days you tested positive over a week ago,

those who are undocumented.

Migrants who are undocumented either don’t qualify for such aid, or fear requesting it because it could alert immigration authorities.

and then, probably also have been doing things before that while you were positive.”

This week, Gov. Roy Cooper announced phase two restrictions, which include closures of bars, movie theaters, gyms, and amusement parks, will be extended until at least mid-September.

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A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2020 DSW20-5138

ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY ONLINE AUCTION SALE #199 PUBLIC INTERNET AUCTION NOTICE WEDNESDAY AUGUST 19, 2020 AUCTION CLOSING TIME: 12:12 PM ‘High Noon’ PST CASE NO: SWC2001807 INTERNET AUCTION LOCATION: THEAUCTIONARIUM.HIBID.COM California Abandoned Personal Property Auction in accordance with California Civil Code sections 1980 thru 1991 Chapter 5. Disposition of Personal Property Remaining on Premises at Termination of Tenancy, as amended, Valued at $700 or more to be conducted on-line or internet auction only.

Abandoned by Charles F. Verley, Alice F. Rossa Verley, et al ., and/or unnamed occupants to the possession of The Snyder Family Trust at 29189 Dandelion Way, Murrieta, CA 92563, County of Riverside, with Notice of Abandonment delivered in accordance with California law & statute. Property to be auctioned includes: Contents of large executive home, furniture, tables, chairs, beds, lamps, dressers, chest of drawers, fans, clothing, artwork, games, tools, shelving units, file cabinets, ice chests, kitchen wares, shoes, books, vacuum cleaners, assorted decorative items, personal sundry items, homemade trailer, assorted misc items, everything sells to highest bidder $5 token opening bid. COVID 19 SOCIAL DISTANCING RULES IN EFFECT Terms & Conditions: INTERNET ONLY BIDDING AUCTION DAY PREVIEW! Everything sold as-is where-is for CASH 17% Buyers Premium. CA Sales tax where applicable. Payment in full due at close of auction, CASH or Western Union Only.

AUCTION DAY AUCTIONEER ANNOUNCEMENTS TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER PUBLISHED TERMS. (Check Website) REMOVAL CONTENTS ONE DAY REMOVAL W/IN 1-Days following Auction.

All bidders must register online at heauctionarium. highbid.com - CA Bond #MS391-61-68 AUCTION BIDDERS WANTED www.THEAUCTIONARIUM. com Publish August 7, 14, 2020. DSW20-5147

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: A AND A PAINTING, 3345 SPRUCE ST, LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530. Riverside County.

Full name of registrant: ADMOUN- - ISSA, 3345 SPRUCE ST, LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/10/2020. 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: ADMOUN ISSA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 06/25/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202006527. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2020 DSW20-5137

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: KRAZY KUSTOM OFF ROAD, 45-480 COMMERCE ST SUITE 10, INDIO, CA 92203.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: MELISSA CHRISTINA JIMENEZ, 83-829 COLLECTIONS DR., INDIO, CA 92203. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has yet to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed MELISSA CHRISTINA JIMENEZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 06/29/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202006687. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish July 24, 31, August NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with the provisions 7, 14, 2020 DSW20-5136 of the California Commercial Code Section 7209 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE and 7210, there being due unpaid storage costs FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIfor which Casa Del Sol MHC LLC is entitled to a NESS AS: FINDTHEFREEAGENTS, 1236 KENDLien as Warehousemen on the goods hereinafter RICK CT, CORONA, CA 92881. Riverside County. described and due notice having been given to par- Full name of registrant: NATHANIEL JEROME LEE ties known to claim an interest therein and the time MARTIN, 1236 KENDRICK CT, CORONA, CA specified in such notice for payment of such having 92881/CALIFORNIA. Business is conducted by expired, notice is hereby given that these goods will INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has yet to transact business be sold at public auction at 17300 Corkill Rd., Sp under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

177 Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241 on September I declare that all the information in this statement is 2, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. The dollar amount of the lien true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, is $3,225.00. Tradename: BAY SPRINGS Manufac- information which he or she knows to be false, is turer: 900002 SKYLINE HM INC Decal # 8472128 guilty of a crime) Signed NATHANIEL JEROME LEE Serial Number: 33710611X HUD Label / Insignia MARTIN. This statement was filed with the County CAL352629 Situs Address: 17300 Corkill Rd., Sp Clerk of Riverside County on 06/18/2020. Peter 177 Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241 Registered Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. Owner(s): Unknown 17300 Corkill Rd., Sp 177 R-202006210. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSIDesert Hot Springs, CA 92241 8/7, 8/14/20 CNS- NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS 3381443# DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW20-5144 FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with the provisions OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS of the California Commercial Code Section 7209 BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED and 7210, there being due unpaid storage costs for BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEwhich Casa Del Sol MHC LLC is entitled to a Lien as MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN Warehousemen on the goods hereinafter described THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME and due notice having been given to parties known IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER to claim an interest therein and the time specified UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW in such notice for payment of such having expired, (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND notice is hereby given that these goods will be PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish July 17, 24, 31, sold at public auction at 17300 Corkill Rd., Sp 179 August 7, 2020 DSW20-5131 Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241 on September 2, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE 2020, at 11:00 a.m. The dollar amount of the lien is FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI$3,225.00. Tradename: MARK Manufacturer: MARK NESS AS: SANTE BOTANICA; SANTE BOTANICA; HOMES Decal # AAV5782 Serial Number: S1290 FLOWER MARKET, 19024 RUPPERT STREET, HUD Label / Insignia A86466 Situs Address: 15525 PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County; Mountainview Rd., Sp 19 Desert Hot Springs, CA 14080 PALM DR, D412, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, 92240 Registered Owner(s): Alan Sholem Bergman CA 92240. Full name of registrant: RUPPERT / Rita Bergman 15525 Mountainview Rd., Sp 19 PARTNERS LLC, 19024 RUPPERT STREET, PALM Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 8/7, 8/14/20 CNS- SPRINGS, CA 92262/CA. Business is conducted 3381438# DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW20-5143 by LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant has NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with the provisions yet to transact business under the fictitious busiof the California Commercial Code Section 7209 ness name(s) listed above. I declare that all the and 7210, there being due unpaid storage costs information in this statement is true and correct. (A for which Casa Del Sol MHC LLC is entitled to a registrant, who declares as true, information which Lien as Warehousemen on the goods hereinafter he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) described and due notice having been given to par- Signed JESSE BURSTEIN, CEO. This statement ties known to claim an interest therein and the time was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County specified in such notice for payment of such having on 07/14/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County expired, notice is hereby given that these goods will Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202007361. NOTICE — be sold at public auction at 17300 Corkill Rd., Sp THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 190 Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241 on September EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS 3, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. The dollar amount of the lien FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. is $3,225.00. Tradename: ANGELUS Manufacturer: A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT UNKNOWN Decal # AA16425 Serial Number: 7500 MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING HUD Label / Insignia 39506 Situs Address: 17300 OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHOCorkill Rd., Sp 190 Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241 RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS Registered Owner(s): Robert Wight / Marilyn Wight BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS C/O Casa Del Sol 17300 Corkill Rd Desert Hot OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR Springs, CA 92241 Pending Owner(s): Casa Del Sol COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., MHP 17300 Corkill Rd. (Office) Desert Hot Springs, BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish CA 92241 8/7, 8/14/20 CNS-3381436# DESERT July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2020 DSW20-5128 STAR WEEKLY. DSW20-5142 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSITHE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING NESS AS: JV’S POOL SERVICE, 81564 SAN BUSINESS AS SUN APPLIANCE SERVICE, 705 NIGEL AVE, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County.

WILLIAMS ROAD, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Full name of registrant: JOSE ANTONIO VIGIL MARiverside County. Full name of registrant BRUCE CIAS, 81564 SAN NIGEL AVE, INDIO, CA 92201.

FRANCIS CONNOLE, 705 WILLIAMS ROAD, PALM Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant SPRINGS, CA 92264. Business is conducted by: commenced to transact business under the fictiINDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact tious business name(s) listed above on 12/11/13. business under the fictitious business name(s) I declare that all the information in this statement listed above on 01/01/1980. I declare that all the is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as information in this statement is true and correct. (A true, information which he or she knows to be false, registrant, who declares as true, information which is guilty of a crime). Signed: JOSE ANTONIO VIGIL he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). MACIAS. This statement was filed with the County Signed: BRUCE CONNOLE. This statement was Clerk of Riverside County on 07/02/2020. Peter filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. on 08/05/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County R-202006882. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSIClerk-Recorder File No. R-202008187 NOTICE — NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHO- THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., PROFESSIONS CODE). July 17, 24, 31, August 7, BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). August 2020 DSW20-5127 7, 14, 21, 28, 2020 DSW20-5146 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIFOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- NESS AS: CH POOL SERVICE, 68140 SANTELMO NESS AS COMPETING TO LEARN; ASK ME RD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside WHAT I DO; KITCHEN & MORE; REAL ESTATE County. Full name of registrant: CH POOLS INC., CONSULTING; ROB THE RIGHT NOTARY; ROB 68140 SANTELMO ROAD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA THE RIGHT REALTOR; ROB THE RIGHT ORGA- 92234/CA. Business is conducted by CORPORANIZATION, 1396 PINEWOOD DR, CORONA, CA TION. Registrant has yet to transact business under 92881. Riverside County. Full name of registrant the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare ROBERT MIRSHAFLEE, 1396 PINEWOOD DR, that all the information in this statement is true and CORONA, CA 92881. Business is conducted by: correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, informaINDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact tion which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a business under the fictitious business name(s) crime) Signed ONOFRE DE ANDA o/b/o CH POOLS listed above on 6/23/2015. I declare that all the INC., PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the information in this statement is true and correct. (A County Clerk of Riverside County on 06/22/2020. registrant, who declares as true, information which Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). No. R-202006339. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS Signed: ROBERT MIRSHAFLEE. This statement BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE on 06/24/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTIClerk-Recorder File No. R-202006505 NOTICE — TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

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NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2020 DSW20-5126 T.S. No.: 2020-01127-CA A.P.N.:651-071-059 Property Address: 31350 CHIMAYO ROAD, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276-0000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要참고사항: 본첨부문서에정보요약서가있습니다NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTOTALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIPLƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/20/2007.

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. Trustor: GEORGE P CONNOR AND ELLINE W CONNOR HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 05/03/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0298040 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, Date of Sale: 09/23/2020 at 09:30 AM Place of Sale: THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRWAY TO THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA 92882 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 455,601.73. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE. THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A

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STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as:More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 31350 CHIMAYO ROAD, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 922760000 A.P.N.: 651-071-059 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 455,601.73. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free

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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 this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2020-01127-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.

Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www. altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx Date: July 27, 2020 _______________________ Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Publish August 7, 14, 21, 2020 DSW20-5141

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Desert Storytellers Wisdom from CV Writers & Storytellers

producer and founder of the popular LA and Palm Springs story salon Strong Words (strongwordslive. com). His plays have been performed in New York (New York Outer Critics Circle Award and GLAAD nominee) and Los Angeles (Ovation, LA Weekly and GLAAD nominee). Larry also teaches storytelling and performance with Marlene Nichols.

Larry Dean Harris

By Desert Star Staff Cathedral City, CA) Coachella Valley Repertory’s presents “Other Desert Storytellers Wisdom from Coachella Valley Writers & Storytellers.” On Wednesday August 12th at 2pm (Pacific), attendees will hear from some of the best writers and storytellers in the Coachella Valley. Moderated by Corey Roskin, writers Tod Goldberg, Larry Dean Harris and Selene Luna will discuss their personal journeys and share ideas and suggestions for anyone aspiring to pursue a writing career or to simply tell their stories. What a perfect way to be enlightened about fiction writing, podcasting, comedy performance and teaching by hearing from the professionals themselves.

Tod Goldberg is a New York Times bestselling author of over a dozen books, including Gangsterland, that came out as a finalist

Selene Luna: Selene Luna, the voice of Tía Rosita in Disney-Pixar’s Academy Award & Golden Globe Selene Luna Tod Goldberg Awards’ Winner COCO, is an established presence Goldberg is the New York for the Hammett Prize. His and stand-up comedian who in Hollywood with multiple Times bestselling author of nonfiction, journalism, and is fresh off her role as the over a dozen books, including roles in movies and TV essays appear regularly in voice of Tia Rosita in Disneyshows such as Celebrity Gangsterland, a finalist for the Los Angeles Times and Pixar’s Academy Award & USA Today and recently, Best Golden Globe Awards’ Winner the Hammett Prize, Gangster Wife Swap, Lionsgate’s My American Essays. Goldberg “Coco.” She has had multiple Nation, The House of Secrets, Bloody Valentine 3D, and Margaret Cho’s The Cho is a professor of creative roles in movies and TV Shows which he co-authored with Show. Luna broke ground Brad Meltzer, and Living writing at the University of such as “Celebrity Wife Dead Girl, a finalist for the Los as a featured burlesque California, Riverside, where Swap,” “My Bloody Valentine dancer in five national tours Angeles Times Books Prize. he founded and directs 3D,” and Margaret Cho’s with the undisputed Queen His nonfiction, journalism, the Low Residency MFA in “The Cho Show.” Luna who of Burlesque, Dita Von Teese.

Creative Writing & Writing lives with a physical disability, and essays appear regularly Luna’s most celebrated for the Performing Arts. excelled with being a featured in the Los Angeles Times and USA Today and, recently, stand-up comedy credit has Larry Dean Harris is burlesque dancer in five been opening for several of Best American Essays. He a storyteller, playwright, national tours with Dita Von Margaret Cho’s national tours. producer and founder of Tesse. Luna’s most celebrated is a professor of creative In 2018, Luna, successfully writing at the University the LA and Palm Springs stand-up comedy credit has produced, DON’T LAUGH AT of California, Riverside, story salon Strong Words. been opening for several US! A “Special” Comedians where he founded and His plays have performed in of Margaret Cho’s national Comedy Special, the firstdirects the Low Residency New York and Los Angeles tours. Last year, Luna filmed ever standup comedy show where he has been nominated in front of a live LA Audience, MFA in Creative Writing & featuring an all-disabled for a GLAAD, Ovation, “Selene Luna: Pretty Special,” Writing for the Performing Arts. He lives in Indio, CA line-up. Last year, Luna, and an LA Weekly award directed by Margaret Cho as filmed in front of a live soldand has received the New The World’s First Female Little with his wife Wendy Duren. out LA audience, the world’s His next book, The Low York Outer Critics Circle Person Stand-Up Comedy. first female little person Desert, will be out in 2021.

Award. Harris also teaches And recently, in April 2020, stand-up comedy special, storytelling and performance Luna was featured in Palm Larry Dean Harris: directed by Margaret Cho. with Marlene Nichols.

Springs Life Magazine.

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Survey: Most Small Businesses Have Used Up PPP Loan Funds

By Desert Star Staff The coronavirus pandemic has placed unprecedented stress on the country’s small businesses, and with no end in sight, almost half of small-business owners recently surveyed said they anticipate needing additional financial support over the next six months.

The Paycheck Protection Program deadline is now Sat., Aug. 8, after Congress extended the deadline to allow more small-business owners to participate.

Kevin Kuhlman, vice president for federal government relations with the National Federation of Independent Business, said four out of five small-business owners already have applied for relief, and almost all them were granted loans.

“But, seven in 10 smallbusiness owners have already extended all of that funding,” Kuhlman said. “So, many are in the process of applying for forgiveness. That timeline begins on August 10th, and about half are looking for

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additional financial assistance in the next 12 months.”

The survey found 21% of small-business owners have or anticipate having to lay off employees due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Arkansas is home to more than 247,000 small businesses, employing nearly 480,000 people, according to data from the federal Small Business Administration.

Kuhlman added on the positive side, almost half of small-business owners said they are nearly back to where they were in sales, and some have even surpassed pre-COVID profits. But he pointed out the uncertain nature of the pandemic means companies’ situations could change overnight.

“But, they still face challenges, whether it’s shutdown orders or stay-athome orders, or constraints on some of the financial assistance that has been provided,” Kuhlman said.

He said small businesses are an economic powerhouse for many communities, and

Around 75% of small businesses say they’ve already run out of Paycheck Protection Loan money.

(Adobe Stock) believes their resistance to COVID-19 is vital for longterm economic health.

“Small businesses, prepandemic, provided almost half of the jobs,” Kuhlman said. “They created twoAugust 7, 2020

thirds of all new jobs, and they provide about half of the GDP to the economy.”

The HEALS Act, a fourthround relief package backed

by Senate Republicans, would allow small businesses to

apply for a second forgivable paycheck protection loan, but only if they can show their revenue has decreased by at least 50% during the pandemic. www.desertstarweekly.com