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Friday, December 16, 2022 Vol. 24 No. 63

“Find Food Bank”

Local Foodbanks Get Shot in the Arm from BofA This Holiday Season

By Desert Star Staff Just in time for the traditional surge in demand for food banks over the holidays, Feeding America

Riverside San Bernardino and FIND Food Bank recently received a boost in the form of a $25,000 donation from Bank of America to help

address food insecurity in the Inland Empire.

This year, food banks note that rising food prices and supply chain issues

are creating an additional burden for families – and food banks they rely on - this holiday season. The most recent funds from Bank of America will enable these organizations to provide up

to 160,000 additional meals for local people in need.

The donation results from a unique campaign BofA created encouraging its Continues on Page 2

Eva Kinsman to retire from Copper Mountain College Board of Trustees

By Desert Star Staff After 22 years of devoted service, longtime Twentynine Palms resident, Eva Kinsman, is retiring from the Copper Mountain Community College District’s Board of Trustees.

“Eva has been a cornerstone of CMC since its very beginning,” noted Daren Otten, Ed.D., Superintendent/President of Copper Mountain College. “I, along with every Superintendent/President that this College has ever had, have benefited from her coaching, patience, grace, and unwavering commitment to ensuring access to higher education within the Morongo Basin.

She will truly be missed.”

During her time with the CMC Board of Trustees, Kinsman has served multiple terms as President, Vice President, Clerk, and Foundation Liaison.

She has been a faithful donor during her tenure and is a proud member of the Copper Mountain College Foundation’s President’s Circle, helping to maximize educational opportunities for students.

Kinsman has had a long career in education, retiring from the Morongo Unified School District after a 26year career that included her work as a K-12 teacher and an elementary and high school principal. Additionally, Kinsman served seven years

as an adjunct professor at the University of Redlands.

She served 25 years with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges as an accreditation visiting team member and chair throughout the state of California and as a clinical supervisor of student teachers for the Western Governor’s University Offices.

In addition, she served on the California Community College Trustees Board as one of 21 members selected statewide.

For more information about Copper Mountain College, visit the website at www.cmccd.edu.

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MSWD Announces Calendar Drawing Contest Winners

By Desert Star Staff Mission Springs Water District is proud to announce the winners of its Community Calendar Drawing Contest that took place earlier this fall. Featuring student artwork depicting water conservation and groundwater protection efforts, copies of the 2023 MSWD Community Calendar are available for pick-up at the District office and at select locations throughout Desert Hot Springs.

“On behalf of everyone at MSWD, I would like to congratulate our winners and thank them for their participation, said Board President Russ Martin.

“We have a lot of talented students in our service area, and it is inspiring to see the creativity they bring to these important topics.”

Top honors were awarded to: Joseph V. from Desert Springs Middle School

Joseph V. from Desert Springs Middle School Edward S. from Desert Hot Springs High School Jacqueline M. from Mission Vista Academy Others included in the calendar: • Mirna T. from Painted Hills Middle School

Edward S. from Desert Hot Springs High School

• Keila E. from Bubbling Wells Elementary School • Savannah C. from Bubbling Wells Elementary School • Arely G. from Bubbling Wells Elementary School • Christian H. from

Jacqueline M. from Mission Vista Academy

Bella Vista Elementary School • Kayla H. from Bella Vista Elementary School • Bryson L. from Cabot Yerxa Elementary School • Madison R. from Two Bunch Palms Elementary School • Joziah D. from Julius

Corsini Elementary School Every student participating will receive a certificate of appreciation and a copy of the final calendar.

For more information or to view the calendar online, please visit www.MSWD. org/communitycalendar.

CA Outdoor Recreation Worth $54 Billion Per Year: Federal Data

By Desert Star Staff According to the latest federal data, California is number one in the country for dollars spent on camping, hiking, climbing, and biking.

The most recent report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis also names boating and RV trips as the state’s most lucrative outdoor sector.

Katie Hawkins, California program manager for the nonprofit Outdoor Alliance, said outdoor recreation added $862 billion to the national economy in 2021.

“Outdoor recreation is 1.6% of the state’s GDP,”

Hawkins reported. “It employs around 517,000 people and accounts for $54 billion in spending.”

Advocates are asking Congress to pass America’s Outdoor Recreation Act and the PUBLIC Lands Act. The latter would add wilderness protection to more than 600,000 acres of land and protect more than 580 miles of rivers in the Northwest part of the state, the central coast, and in Southern California.

Opponents say current protections are sufficient and warn additional regulations could stifle mining, logging, and

oil and gas economic activity.

Hawkins countered the bills would help California reach its goal of protecting 30% of the land and water by the year 2030, which would help with the fight against global warming and sea level rise because undisturbed land sequesters carbon.

“Here in California, we have seen firsthand the profound effects of climate change with the increasingly severe wildfire seasons, drought, and heat waves,” Hawkins observed.

Conservation groups during the lame-duck session are pressing lawmakers to before the end of the year. bring the bills up for a vote The Pew Charitable

Trusts provided support for this reporting.

“Find Food Bank”

Continued from Page 1 local bank employees to get a new coronavirus booster,

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or flu shot this season, with money going to local hunger relief organizations for every shot an employee receives.

Nationwide, BofA employees generated $8 million for food banks this Fall. It’s the second employee booster campaign December 16, 2022

the bank has done. Together, both efforts have generated nearly $20 million in additional funding for local food banks

nationwide while helping to mitigate rising flu and covid cases amongst its employees. www.desertstarweekly.com

Desert Star Weekly Legals PUBLIC NOTICE

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CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS NOTICE INVITING SEALED BID PROPOSALS for CITY PROJECT NO. 4015 Guy J. Tedesco Park Restroom Replacement RECEIPT OF BID PROPOSALS: Sealed bids will be received by the City of Desert Hot Spring Department of Public Works, for furnishing of all labor, material, tools, and equipment necessary for prefabricated restroom replacement and the performance of other appurtenant works as more particularly described in the specifications under City Project No. 4015, Guy J. Tedesco Park Restroom Replacement, in the City of Desert Hot Springs. The Sealed bids must be submitted on the Proposal Form at the Office of City Clerk, located at 11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240, before 2:00 p.m. on January 11, 2023. Public Works “Bid: Guy J. Tedesco Park Restroom Replacement, City Project No. 4015” shall appear on the envelope of each sealed bid proposal and each bid proposal sealed envelope shall be addressed to the City Clerk, City Hall, 11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, Ca 92240. The bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 at 2:00 p.m. on January 11, 2023. Each submitted bid proposal must be accompanied by a certified or

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cashier’s check, or a surety bond, payable to the City of Desert Hot Springs in the amount equivalent to at least 10% of the total aggregate bid price of such bid proposal, as a guaranty that the bidder, if its bid proposal be accepted, will enter into and execute the awarded contract, and furnish the required bonds in connection therewith, in accordance with the terms of the aforementioned Specifications.

No bid proposal will be accepted from a CONTRACTOR who has not been licensed in accordance with the provisions of the Business and Professions Code. The work requires a California Class “A” contractor’s license. The bids must be submitted on the proposal forms included in the bidder’s package of the contract documents. TIME OF COMPLETION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: BIDDER must agree to commence work on or before the date of the written “Notice to Proceed” (NTP) of the AGENCY and to fully complete the project in 120 consecutive calendar days. BIDDER must agree also to pay as liquidated damages, the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for each working day thereafter as provided in these Specifications. OBTAINING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Plans, Specifications, and Bid Package for the Guy J. Tedesco Park Restroom Replacement are ONLY available to be ordered online at; www.planitreprographics.com. For orders by phone, contact: Planit Reprographics at (760) 345-2500. Additional information regarding the purchase of contract Plans and Specifications may be obtained by telephoning (760) 329-6411 ext. 220. The contract Specifications include by reference the “City of Desert Hot Springs Standard Specifications” (available online at www. cityofdhs.org); Mission Springs Water District (MSWD), “Developer / Contractor Handbook and Guidelines for Design and Construction of Water and Sewer Facilities,” Latest Manual; Southern California Edison, “Underground Structures Standard (USG),” Latest Manual; “Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction,” 2019 Edition, as published by Building News, Inc.; and “Standard Specifications for State of California, Department of Transportation,” Latest Edition. The MSWD, on-line version of the manual is available at MSWD Web site, the SCE “Underground Structures Standard (USG) Manual,” on-line version of the manual is available at SCE’s Standards & Publications Web site, “Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction,” 2015 Edition is available at Building News, Inc., 1612 South Clementine Street, Anaheim, CA 92802, Tel: (714) 517-0970, and “Standard Specifications for State of California, Department of Public Works,” may be obtained from: State of California, Department of Transportation Publication Distribution Unit, 1900 Royal Oaks Drive, Sacramento, CA 95815 (916)263-0822 or Publication Unit Web site: http:// caltrans-opac.ca.gov/publicat.htm. ADDITIONAL BID INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS: Pre-bid inquiries should be directed to Ms. Jilleen Ferris P.E. City Engineer at (760) 329-6411 X 220, or via email at jferris@cityofdhs.org. Pre-Bid questions regarding Plans and Specifications shall be submitted to: Chris Herman via email only at chris@hdg-inc.com. Include “Pre-bid Questions for Guy J. Tedesco Park Restroom Replacement, Project No. 4015” in the “Subject Line”. Pre-bid questions will not be accepted after 12 p.m. (noon) on Wednesday December 21, 2022. The successful CONTRACTOR and his subcontractors will be required to possess business licenses from the City of Desert Hot Springs. The contract, if awarded, will be awarded to a responsible contractor with the lowest responsive bid; however, the City of Desert Hot Springs reserves the right to reject any and all bid proposals.

The City reserves the right to find a Bid Proposal of a bidder who has been delinquent, is in current litigation with the City or has been within the preceding 12 months or was unfaithful in any former contract with the City non- responsible. No BIDDER may withdraw his/her Bid Proposal for a period of sixty days after the date of the bid proposal opening. A responsible contractor is one who has demonstrated the attribute of trustworthiness, as well as quality, fitness, capacity, and experience to satisfactorily perform the contract. It is the City’s policy to conduct business only with responsible contractors.

The successful bidder will be required to fully comply with all applicable State and Federal reporting requirements relating to employment reporting for its employees and comply with all lawfully served Wage and Earnings Assignment Orders and Notice of Assignment and continue to maintain compliance throughout the duration of the contract. Failure to comply may be cause for termination of the contract or initiation of debarment proceedings. All persons performing the work shall be paid not less than the General Prevailing Wage Determination prepared by the Director of Industrial Relations pursuant to the State Labor Code. Copies of these wage rates are available at the Department of Public Works. The successful bidder must provide full disclosure of False Claims Act violations, labor law/payroll violations, debarments, and civil/criminal legal actions as provided in the Instructions to Bidders. Failure to complete these forms may result in a determination that the bidder is nonresponsive and/or not responsible. The successful bidder, hereinafter called “the CONTRACTOR” to whom this contract is awarded will be required, before execution of the contract by the City of Desert Hot Springs, hereinafter “the AGENCY,” to file with said AGENCY surety bonds as follows: A “Faithful Performance Bond” amounting to 100% of the total contract price is required for all contracts. A “Payment Bond” (labor and material) amounting to 100% of the total contract price is required for all contracts. A “Certificate of Liability Insurance,” naming the City of Desert Hot Springs and The County of Riverside as an additional insured. See “Insurance and Bonds” paragraphs within the Special Instructions to Bidders Section. A “Certificate of Worker’s Compensation Insurance”. And a “Certificate of Commercial Vehicle Liability Insurance” See “Insurance and Bonds” paragraphs within the Special Instructions to Bidders Section. Surety bonds shall be subject to the condition that the surety thereon be approved by the AGENCY Attorney and AGENCY Council. Bonding forms are included in this document. As provided for in Section 4590 of the California Government Code and in Section 22300 of the State Public Contract Code, the contractor may substitute securities for any monies withheld by the Agency to ensure performance under the contract, or enter into an escrow agreement for payment of such monies to an escrow agent. Affirmative action to ensure against discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or religion will also be required. The City hereby affirmatively ensures that minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this notice and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or religion in any consideration leading to the award of contract. The City supports and encourages equal opportunity contracting.

FEDERAL FUNDING This project is being financed with Community Development Block Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (24 CFR Part 570) and subject to certain requirements including: compliance with Section 3 (24 CFR Part 75) Economic Opportunities requirements; payment of Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wages; Federal Labor Standards Provisions (HUD 4010); Executive Order #11246; and others. Information pertaining to the Federal requirements is on file with the County of Riverside Department of Housing and Workforce Solutions. PREVAILING WAGES Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing wage rates, including the per diem wages applicable to the work, and for holiday and overtime work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, and similar purposes, in the County of Riverside in which the work is to be done, have been determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, State of California. These wages are set forth in the General Prevailing Wage Rates for this project, available from the California Department of Industrial Relations’ Internet web site at www.dir.ca.gov. Future effective prevailing wage rates which have been predetermined, and are on file with the California Department of Industrial Relations, are referenced but not printed in the general prevailing wage rates. The Federal minimum wage rate requirements, as predetermined by the Secretary of Labor, are set forth in the books issued for bidding purposes, referred to herein as Project Bid Documents (Special Federal Provisions), and in copies of this book which may be examined at the office described above where the project plans, special provisions, and proposal forms may be seen.

Addenda to modify the minimum wage rates, if necessary, will be issued to holders of the Project Bid Documents. ENGINEER’S COST ESTIMATE

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The engineer’s cost estimate for this project is $678,553. PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE The following schedule is to be required for the proposed project. The schedule may be extended by the City due to circumstances unforeseen at the time of advertisement. December 12, 2022 Request For Proposal Advertised January 11, 2023 Seal Bid Submitted by 2:00PM February 7, 2023 Anticipated award of construction contract February 14, 2023.

Contracts fully executed / Notice to proceed issued February 21, 2023 Pre-Construction meeting March 29, 2023 Construction begins May 9, 2023 Construction completed CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS JERRYL SORIANO, CMC, CITY CLERK City of Desert Hot Springs 11999 Palm Drive Desert Hot Springs, California 92240 (760) 329-6411 Advertised: December 16, 2022. DSW22-2780 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, Case No.: CVPS2204576 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, PALM SPRINGS, 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA. 92262. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1) Petitioner CHRISTINA HEMPHILL filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Present Name: CHRISTINA HEMPHILL to Proposed Name: NINA HEMPHILL YECKLEY. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter 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 change 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 - Date: JANUARY 25, 2023, Time: 8:30 a.m. Department PS4. Address: 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA. 92262. Superior Court of California, Riverside County, Riverside. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on this petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: DESERT STAR WEEKLY, 13279 Palm Drive Suite 5, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Dated: December 5, 2022 Judge of the Superior Court.

Publication dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2022, January 6, 2023. DSW22-2779 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, Case No.: CVSW2207885 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, SOUTHWEST JUSTICE CENTER, 30755-D Auld Road, Suite 1226, Murrieta, CA 92563. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1) Petitioner SOPHIA MARIE GENEVAY filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Present Name: SOPHIA MARIE GENEVAY to Proposed Name: SOPHIA ROHWER. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter 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 change 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 - Date: JANUARY 26, 2023., Time: 8:00 a.m. Department S101. Superior Court of California, County of Riverside Southwest Justice Center Address: 30755-D Auld Road, Suite 1226, Murrieta, CA 92563. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on this petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: DESERT STAR WEEKLY, 13279 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Date: DECEMBER 6, 2022 Judge of the Superior Court. Publication dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2022, and January 6, 2023.

DSW22-2774 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS HARKER FIDUCIARY SERVICES; RALPH HARKER ASSOCIATES, 1243 S SAGEBRUSH ROAD, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Riverside County; PO BOX 4963, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92263.

Full name of ANDREW LEWIS HARKER, 401 S EL CIELO RD, UNIT 53, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262.

Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Signed ANDREW LEWIS HARKER. This statement

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was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 11/17/2022. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202214798. 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. BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish December 16, 23, 30, 2022, January 6, 2023 DSW22-2777 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS PATRIOT INVESTIGATIONS GROUP; PATRIOT SECURITY CONSULTING; PATRIOT SECURITY TRAINING, 74710 HIGHWAY 111, SUITE 102, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Riverside County. Full name of registrant HYR BIZOLUTIONS, LLC, 74710 HIGHWAY 111, SUITE 102, PALM DESERT, CA 92260/CA. Business is conducted by LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Signed HUGO RODRIGUEZ, PRESIDENT//CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/02/2022. Peter Aldana, AssessorCounty Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202215466.

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. BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish December 16, 23, 30, 2022, January 6, 2023 DSW22-2776 T.S. No.: 2022-01221-CA A.P.N.:750-160-067 Property Address: 82770 DILLON ROAD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS AREA, CA 92241 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: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU 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 05/22/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: RICHARD BORGARDT, A SINGLE MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 05/30/2003 as Instrument No. 2003-391036 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, Date of Sale: 01/25/2023 at 09:00 AM Place of Sale: AUCTION.COM ROOM, 2410 WARDLOW ROAD #111, CORONA, CA 92880 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 29,554.5. 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 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: 82770 DILLON ROAD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS AREA, CA 92241 A.P.N.: 750-160-067 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation,

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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: $ 29,554.59.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 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 https://www.altisource.com/ loginpage.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2022-01221-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. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction, if conducted after January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855)-976-3916, or visit this internet website https://tracker.auction.com/sb1079, using the file number assigned to this case 2022-01221-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: December 9, 2022 W e s t e r n Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 238 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 https://www. altisource.com/loginpage.aspx ________________ _________________________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 December 16, 23, 30, 2022. DSW22-2778

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Lukas Dhont’s “CLOSE”- A Coming-of-Age Film I am aware that this is the season to be jolly and probably should review “happy,” pure entertainment films. I have been attending screenings every day, and sometimes two a day, of mostly foreign language films. These works are submitted from various European countries for the coveted Best International Feature Academy Award and consideration for other awards, including the International Press Academy’s “Satellite Awards.” Although several films got my attention, including the penetrating “THE ALMOND AND THE SEAHORSE,” which I will review again, “CLOSE” really stands out. It is not in any way to be considered “jolly,” but it is a meaningful film dealing with a samesex friendship between two innocent teenage boys with shocking consequences.

Watching this film about the friendship between two 13-year-old boys, incredibly characterized by young actors making their screen debut. Gustav De Waele as Rémi and Eden Dambrine as Léo, it becomes astonishingly clear that director Lukas Dhont elicited performances from these actors that will haunt you and stay in your consciousness for days.

With his sharp directorial guidance and his impeccable caring touch, all the actors fully explore and realize each beat and the sometimes mercurial transitions of their

characters, each delivering performances that are totally fleshed out. The film begins quite beautifully. It’s summer vacation, and the two best buddies spend all their time together, racing on their bikes, wrestling, and doing sleepovers in each other’s homes where they share the same bed, sometimes sleeping in the “spoon” position. Their loving moms, Nathalie (Léa Drucker) and Sophie (Émilie Dequenne) are beautifully rendered, each lovingly treating the boys as their own. Léo has a special bond with Rémi’s mom, Sophie, with whom he feels very comfortable and expresses himself freely. Rémi is a sensitive musician who practices his oboe almost daily, with Léo patiently listening or teasing his talented friend. Their love and devotion to each other are pure and charming, and sweet. All are innocent and fun with seemingly absolutely no perceivable homosexual undertones.

Dhont’s searing but sensitive direction is beautifully captured by cinematographer Frank van den Eeden whose camera hones in on the beauty of the pastoral Belgium countryside and the intimate, playful scenes between the sometimes giggling boys. All goes well until they return to middle school, where they are always seen together.

This closeness does not go unnoticed by the other students, none of whom

Gustav De Waele as Rémi and Eden Dambrine as Léo spend their summers together in the Belgium countryside in “CLOSE,” Lukas Dhont’s compelling coming-of-age film. Photo Credit: A24 asks if they are a couple.

This question unsettles Léo, who does a 360 and begins to totally ignore his sensitive best friend, going as far as turning his back when he sees the heartbroken Rémi approaching him. We could assume that at this tender age, Léo and his friend might have some unfamiliar and unsettling feelings, with Léo immersing himself in the quick-moving hockey game.

Continuing his avoidance of his best friend, in one scene at the ice rink, his bewildered bestie stands at the rink’s partition, and when Léo sees him, he skates away without acknowledging him.

This sensitive young man is totally bewildered about the

painful rejection and tragically knows only one way to stop the pain. Not having the tools to cope with Rémi’s unexpected, devastating action, Léo buries his guilt until he can disclose the anguish he has been going through to Sophie. That scene is heart-wrenching as the two try to console each other. After watching this emotionally penetrating film, I totally understood why it won the Grand Prix Prize at the 2022 Cannes Festival, as well as at least ten other prizes, and is a solid contender for this year’s awards consideration.

“CLOSE” Directed by: Lukas Dhont

Starring: Gustav De Waele, Eden Dambrine, Léa Drucker, Émilie Dequenne Screenplay by: Lukas Dhont, Angelo Tijssens Cinematographer: Frank van den Eeden Edited by: Alain Dessauvage Music by: Valentin Hadjadj Languages: French & Dutch with English subtitles Distributor: A24 Running Time: 105 minutes Opens in theaters January 27, 2023 (Mark your calendars, as you won’t want to miss this film.)

Make a Difference for Children Globally this Holiday Season

By Desert Star Staff The most meaningful gifts are rarely the ones that can

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be wrapped and found under a tree. This holiday season, gifts can go beyond just

thoughtful presents for family, friends, and loved ones and can impact children globally.

As the world faces multiple crises, from the war in Ukraine to the malnutrition crisis in the Horn of Africa and devastating floods in Pakistan, giving back to those in need is as crucial as ever.

Handcrafted by talented artisans worldwide, UNICEF Market is a unique collection of carefully curated gifts ranging from jewelry to apparel, home decor, kitchenware, and more.

The gifts give back three times over by supporting artisans and helping local economies thrive, assisting vulnerable children in need, and making thoughtful and compassionate gifts for loved ones. As a result, individuals can create a more equitable world for every child by purchasing gifts from the market.

Additionally, UNICEF December 16, 2022

Inspired Gifts provides meaningful opportunities to make a difference by donating essential resources in the name of a loved one alongside a personalized card or e-greeting. For example, you can help children facing the malnutrition crisis in the Horn of Africa by purchasing High-Energy Biscuits to help a malnourished child survive and grow healthy. To support 50 children with the essentials they need to continue their educations, your donation would provide them with backpacks, exercise books, pens, and more. You can also donate to fully vaccinate one child for life, providing him or her with the protection needed to live a healthy and happy life.

To help support its lifesaving mission, UNICEF USA’s partners, including MAC, Hallmark, Pandora, and more, are making a donation

for every product sold this holiday season. For example, every cent of MAC’s Viva Glam Lipsticks is donated to organizations worldwide supporting healthy futures and equal rights for all. Like the United Nations Children’s Fund, which is working to reduce HIV transmission from mothers to babies and help end AIDS in adolescents. In addition, for every “Pandora for UNICEF” charm sold through the new year, Pandora will donate a portion of the proceeds to the organization’s work for children’s education, gender equality, rights awareness, and more.

This holiday season spread some joy and make a difference in the world by visiting market.unicefusa.org, where you can support efforts to ensure every child is healthy, educated, protected, and respected. Family Features

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