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Cannabis Moves Forward

Pictured on top right corner Mark Crozier, Founder and CEO of Royal Emerald.

First-of-its-kind Cannabis Pharmaceutical Company Receives DEA Licenses

By Jackie Devereaux Desert Hot Springs, California, USA) - Royal Emerald Pharmaceuticals (REP) is proud to announce that it has received federal licenses to research, develop, and manufacture

alternative medicines derived from cannabis and other botanicals. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued the licenses to REP on Dec. 02, 2021, for bulk manufacturing and import. Earlier licenses issued

to REP include clinical lab and distribution. Now, REP has all four federal licenses needed to continue.

“We are excited and happy to receive these DEA licenses for cannabis research,” said Mark Crozier,

forward with their research projects. These researchers Founder and CEO of Royal have struggled for decades to Emerald Pharmaceuticals. be recognized by the medical “This news is huge and comes and scientific communities. with immense responsibilities Now, they can,” Crozier said.

- we have been chosen to REP’s main campus is a provide researchers and 100,000 square foot facility universities with high quality cannabis so they can move Continues on Page 3

BLM Initiates Target Shooting Restrictions in CA Desert

By Desert Star Staff PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management has elevated seasonal fire restrictions effective May 6 for BLM California Desert District managed public lands within Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Imperial, southern Inyo, eastern Mono, San Diego, and eastern Kern Counties.

These restrictions will remain in effect until December 31 unless terminated sooner if conditions warrant.

“Every year at this time, we ask all members of the public to partner with us to minimize fire potential,” said California Desert District

Manager Andrew Archuleta.

“Without your help and the proactive measures we have in place, dry grass and brush could easily ignite, cause a wildfire and threaten public land visitors, communities, adjacent private lands, and natural resources.”

The seasonal Fire Prevention Order places stage I and II fire restrictions for the California Desert District, as shown on the online map. The elevated restrictions address campfires, controlled flame devices, and smoking on public lands.

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Poingnant Drama Explores Gay Women’s Sexual Mores of the Past 75 Years

By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic Member American Theatre Critics Association (ATCA) Member Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (ATAS) The Desert Ensemble Theatre Company (DETC) of Palm Springs launched its 2021/2022 season in its new home at Theatre # 3, inside the Palm Springs Cultural Center with the poignant drama “The Beebo Brinker Chronicles” on Friday, December 10, 2021.

The award-winning theatrical company founded by playwright and director Tony Padilla, now under the stewardship of Jerome Elliott as Artistic Director, and Shawn Abramowitz as Executive Director, deliver a potent production and story that revolves around the subject that the great American playwright Tennessee Williams called – ‘that of which we dare not speak’ – onstage homosexuality and lesbianism.

The play written by Kate Moira Ryan and Linda S. Chapman, is based on the lesbian pulp novels of Ann Bannon. The titles of these books was intended to titillate the reader and draw men and women equally with such lurid titles as “’I am a Woman”, “Women in the Shadows”, and “Journey to a Woman” in the 1950’s. Most of these novels were published in soft covers which some referred to as the bane of main stream hard cover book publishers.

Everybody wanted to secretly read them. And they served millions of women as bedside reading companions worldwide.

The opening night audience was treated to insightful special remarks before the play began from the Queen of lesbian literature, author Ann Bannon, as a way of giving both straight and gay audience members the background of lesbian life style in New York City in the 1950’s and ‘60’s. Resistance and fear of

Phylicia Mason being ‘outed’ and stigmatized by straight society if one championed or accepted the ‘radical life style’ kept millions of gay women to remain in the closet as parents, homemakers, employees, business executives and relatives. Back in the 1920’s, relationships like the characters in this play would say that Beth and Laura must have a “Boston marriage”; a coded label for gay women living together.

Insightfully and sensitively directed by award-winning daytime TV Star, actor/director, Judith Chapman of “The Young and the Restless”, nicely culls the story from Ms. Bannon’s many books. The play is not a traditional linear beginning, middle and end type of story. It flashes forward and backward at times. But, it never loses sight of its core mission to reveal and relate some heartfelt lesbian issues to the audience of issues we all share on planet earth as human beings. The drill never changes: Birth, Life, Death and the beat starts all over again.

Beebo Brinker, the play’s

Lizzie Schmelling title character is portrayed by Alexana Thomas as a sexual predator and proprietor of her bar called The Cellar, and Beebo is just as repugnant as Harvey Weinstein was in his hotel assignations with starlets. The bar called The Cellar is a safe harbor meeting place frequented by lesbians and occasionally gay men where all can meet and relax free from being hassled by the local police.

The meatiest roles in this achingly poignant and potent drama however, centers around two young women sensationally portrayed by Phylicia Mason and Lizzie Schmelling as Beth and Laura respectfully, who were attracted to one another in their late teens, but never consummated their feelings beyond friendship.

It’s now nine years later.

Neither of them has seen the other. Beth is now married to Charlie played by Miguel Arballo, and they have two children. Beth, however, is having second thought about her marriage to Charlie and

regrets that she never scratched that itch about her feelings for Laura years ago. Now In a snap judgment decision Beth leaves California for New York to see if old flames can once again reignite the two friends in a more permanent arrangement.

The meeting between Laura and Beth sucks all the air out of the theatre in anticipation of what is about to unfold when they finally meet again. But no spoiler alerts from me from this point on. One will just have to see it for one’s self. This much, however, I will say. It is said that the eyes are our window into the souls of those we meet.

The onstage eye contact between these two fearless actors Lizzie Schmelling and Phylicia Mason is palpable, riveting, and compelling to watch. All of the romantic love scenes directed by Ms. Chapman are handled with the utmost of delicacy and taste. There are no seat-squirming moments to distract the magic that’s being created on the stage.

The talented cast consists of Brent Anderson as Jack Mann, an aging gay man who decides he wants to turn in his playbook and retire. Tessa Gregory-Walker as Marcie, Lili and Nina and Miguel Arballo as Charlie and Burr, and Alexana Thomas as Beebo Brinker complete the cast ..

The technical team of set designer Thomas L. Valach whose bare bones set of risers would be even more comfortable for the actors who must lay on it in the love scenes if it just had a one inch thick mat to protect and soften those writhing bodies, elbows and knees. I still remember his richly textured beautiful set he designed for” Coyote StageWorks production of Lucas Hnaith’s “ A Doll’s House: Part 2” production two seasons ago. The lighting Designer is Kevin O’Shaunessy.

Desert Ensemble Theatre’s auspicious initial production at its new permanent home at the Palm Springs Cultural Center is off to a good start!

Don’t be afraid to ask for help during open enrollment

By Janet Trautwein On November 1, open enrollment for coverage on the Affordable Care Act’s exchanges began in most states. That may be a daunting prospect.

A recent survey found that most Americans admit to feeling “completely lost when it comes to understanding health insurance.”

Licensed agents and brokers can simplify the process of picking a plan. Better yet, their services are generally free for consumers. Their expert advice can be crucial to helping a consumer enroll in a plan that suits their needs and budget.

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Generally speaking, people may only enroll in or change their insurance plans during the open enrollment period, typically in the fall. However, the window to register is just 45 days long in many places.

The options can seem endless. Is my doctor innetwork? Is the drug I take every day covered? How much deductible or cost-sharing can I afford to take on?

People shopping on the exchanges may also need help figuring out what kinds of federal premium subsidies they qualify for. In 2020, 87% of those who purchased coverage

Many people already know the value of enlisting help. In 2020, agents and brokers through online marketplaces risk of financial ruin at the hands assisted nearly half of exchange received subsidies. of something like a catastrophic enrollees. The Centers for This year and next, thanks accident or unexpected cancer Medicare and Medicaid Services to March’s American Rescue diagnosis is just too high. has credited these actors with Plan Act, those subsidies are Uninsured people are “increasing the health of the more generous and are available more likely than their insured risk pool and creating a more to all Americans, regardless of counterparts to be hospitalized stable individual market.” income. The law now dictates for “avoidable health problems” Choosing a new insurance that no American must pay and experience general plan for the new year may be more than 8.5% of income in declines in overall health. intimidating. But consumers premiums for a benchmark Agents and brokers are need not panic. Expert agents plan. People who make less uniquely equipped to help and brokers are eager to help. than 400 percent of the federal people find plans that best suit poverty level, or $106,000 for a their individual health needs Janet Trautwein is CEO family of four, typically pay even -- and their wallets. They’re of the National Association of less as a share of income. experts in the field -- in order Health Underwriters. To find With those kinds of to keep their licenses, they a licensed health insurance subsidies available, it’s unwise to must submit to rigorous state agent or broker near you, go without health insurance. The requirements and exams. visit www.agent-finder.org.

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DAP Health Removes Barriers to Sexual Health Access New Indio clinic opening June 2022 and MISTR Partnership expand the reach of health care service

By Desert Star Staff PALM SPRINGS, CA – DAP Health made two significant moves to expand free testing and treatment to the East Valley by signing a lease to a new facility in Indio and partnering with MISTR to provide virtual PrEP services statewide.

On Nov. 29, DAP Health signed a lease for a building in Indio to open a sexual wellness clinic. The organization hopes to open the new space by June 2022.

Free services will include STI (Sexually Transmitted Infections) testing and treatment (gonorrhea,

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & MANAGING EDITOR Max Liebermann __________________________ OFFICE MANAGER Mindy Salas ART DIRECTOR Dina Rivera CONTRIBUTORS Beverly Cohn, Janice Gough, Jack Lyons, Kelly G. Richardson, Pamela Price, Pat Krause, Risa D’Angeles, Robert Kinsler, Theda Kleinhans Reichman

chlamydia, and syphilis), HIV prevention (pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP; postexposure prophylaxis, or PEP), and HIV and hepatitis C testing.

If anyone tests positive for HIV, the sexual wellness clinic DAP Health will provide that person with rapid start medication and linkage to care, an essential step in reducing new HIV infections and improving the health outcomes of the person living with HIV. While the cost of ongoing HIV treatment is not part of the free services, DAP Health offers financial assistance.

In 2019, 25% of all HIVpositive test results at DAP Health were Hispanic men.

“Many folks were driving from the East Valley to Palm Springs to utilize DAP Health’s sexual wellness services.

We noticed not only a high volume of patients, but most of those patients were already having symptoms of an STI or testing positive for HIV,” says C.J. Tobe, the Director of Community Health and Sexual Wellness at DAP Health. Tobe believes free testing and treatment, with the convenience of not driving a great distance, will encourage more people to get tested.

DAP Health is changing the system to meet the person. Since eliminating the cost barriers in its Orange Clinic that houses its sexual wellness services in July 2021, DAP Health has seen ongoing STI increases while HIV has remained the same, according to Tobe.

DAP Health knew access to these services would be vital

while social activities increased.

In the first four months: • The Orange Clinic saw over 2,000 patients.

• On average, DAP Health sees 170 more patients per month than when patients were being charged for services.

• The clinic started the same number of people on PrEP four months as they did in the prior 12 months.

• There were over 50 appointments for a rapid start to ensure that people newly diagnosed with HIV or returning to care to have access to HIV medications within seven days.

“We are proactively protecting the community’s health,” Tobe said. “Eliminating the cost barrier has proven to increase access to folks in our community for PrEP and STI services.”

“One of those barriers is

cost. DAP Health learned that many people testing positive for STIs and HIV had limited incomes. For them, the initial $25 fee for STI testing and PrEP was an impediment to care. DAP Health decided to remove that cost barrier to improve health equity.”

In addition to the new Indio site, DAP Health now offers PrEP services virtually through MISTR, a discrete online service that provides access to PrEP, the oncedaily pill regimen that prevents HIV. With its secure online platform, MISTR can determine if an individual is a candidate for PrEP and makes PrEP completely free. Moreover, MISTR manages all paperwork and back and forth with insurance companies and the various patient assistance programs, creating a seamless experience for the end-user.

With the new clinic

and the partnership with MISTR, DAP Health looks to make its services available to more people.

DAP Health continues to make sexual wellness a priority by providing more people with more access to health services. It also continues to expand its ability to treat more people.

“We welcome all people, period. And now we are eliminating more barriers to access sexual wellness services,” Tobe said. “We are changing the system to meet the person. First, we continue to do this; First by eliminating the cost barrier and opening a free sexual wellness clinic to people most impacted by HIV/ STIs. That is health equity.”

For more information, visit https://mistr.com/dap/ or https://mistr.com/dap-sistr/

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located on Palm Drive in Desert Hot Springs (formerly the Kmart building). REP expects to hire 250 employees to staff the facility in early 2022.

REP’s mission is to be the leader in the pharmaceutical industry by creating alternative medicines designed specifically for veterans, law enforcement, and first responders suffering from chronic pain, opioid addiction, PTSD, anxiety, depression, sleep apnea, and other life-threatening ailments.

“Our veterans and first responders have paid a

tremendous price sacrificing for the betterment of our communities. I am dedicated to repaying their efforts with the best-in-class medicines to benefit society's heroes,” Crozier added. "’Safe, effective, and nonaddictive medicines,’ is the motto that drives our research.

Our research into new and safer Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and Botanical Raw Materials (BRMs) will form the basis of our medicines. Our company seeks the most current, innovative, and industryaccepted research to ensure December 17, 2021

our position as the leader in this fast-paced and everchanging market,” he said.

REP will supply state-ofthe-art medicines and active pharmaceutical ingredients derived from THC and CBD to DEA registrants, researchers, universities, colleges, and government agencies, including the Veterans Administration (VA), and the international medical market.

“We adhere to the highest standards and quality measures in our labs to ensure that our products exceed consumer expectations. We guarantee superior quality

medicines by complying with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) established by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Our scientists and team of experts are experienced in drug research and development, ensuring our products are consistent, pure and safe for consumers,” he added.

For more information, go to www.royalemeraldrx.com or contact Jackie Devereaux, Director of Communications and Media Relations at 619855-7905 or jDevereaux@ royalemeraldrx.com

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Modernism Week Offers Wide Range of Educational Programs and Events

By Desert Star Staff PALM SPRINGS, CA – Modernism Week, the annual festival that highlights the midcentury modern architecture, art, interior and landscape design, and vintage culture in the Palm Springs area of Southern California, will offer more than 70 informative and entertaining talks, panel discussions, other presentations at various locations during the 11-day event that runs February 1727, 2021. A distinguished array of speakers – all leaders in their fields – will share their knowledge and insights with Modernism Week audiences each day of the event.

Tickets range from $12 – $65 for talks and panels.

Tickets may be purchased at modernismweek. com, and a portion of ticket proceeds benefit Modernism Week (a non-profit organization) and other local

preservation, neighborhood and community groups.

Presentations will occur at the Annenberg Theater at the Palm Springs Art Museum, the Palm Springs Cultural Center, and in the theater at CAMP, the central hub for Modernism Week, located in downtown Hyatt Palm Springs. Here are some highlights from the schedule of talks and presentations.

Many more are featured at modernismweek.com.

Keynote Presentation: Jeanne Gang, FAIA, ‘Making Architecture’ (2/19, $45/$65) – Modernism Week’s 2022 keynote speaker will be Jeanne Gang, FAIA, the founding principal of Studio Gang, an international architecture and urban design practice based in Chicago, New York, San Francisco, and Paris. Founded in 1997, Gang’s firm has matured into a global powerhouse,

with projects worldwide, including Chicago’s Aqua Tower, which earned Gang worldwide recognition.

Celebrate Black History Month with “Stories Untold: Black Modernists in Southern California” (2/21, $15) –

Black designers, builders and developers helped shape Palm Springs and Southern California for more than a century. This year, Modernism Week will honor these trailblazers during a three-part symposium on their

legacy, including presentations entitled “Black History of Palm Springs,” “Circle of Paul R. Williams,” and “Destination Crenshaw.” Generous support for this event has been provided by Room & Board. Source: Bob Bogard

Country Trio Lady A To Perform Hits At Fantasy Springs

By Desert Star Staff INDIO, CA – Grammy Award-winning country group Lady A will perform an array of multi-platinum selling hits at the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Friday, May 20, 2022. Tickets to Lady A start at $79 and go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 17 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via phone (800) 827-

2946 and online at www.

FantasySpringsResort.com.

Lady A has become one of the 21st century’s premier vocal groups throughout their decade-plus career, blending deeply felt emotions with classic country sounds.

As a Country-radio staple, the trio has amassed recordbreaking success ushering in 10 No.1 hits with more than 18 million album units

and 34 million tracks sold and nearly 5 billion digital streams. Chart-toppers such as “Bartender,” “Champagne Night,” “Just a Kiss,” and “Need You Now” continue to receive massive airplay.

Charles Kelley, Dave Haywood and Hillary Scott earned the most significant first-week streams of their career with their critically acclaimed No. 1 album

“Ocean” that has been touted as “the finest album of the band’s career,” according to Nashville Scene.

Known for their 9X Platinum hit “Need You Now,” which is the highest certified song by a country group, they have earned Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association “Vocal Group of the Year” trophies three years in a row

and countless other honors including seven Grammy Awards, Billboard Music Awards, People’s Choice Awards, TeenChoice Awards and a Tony Award nod.

Tickets for Lady A start at $79. For more information, contact the Fantasy Springs Box Office via phone (800) 827-2946 and online at www.

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BLM Initiates Target Shooting Restrictions in CA Desert

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“On average, humancaused wildfires make up BLM-managed public lands 95 percent of all wildfire within San Diego, eastern occurrences annually here Kern, western Riverside, in California,” said BLM western San Bernardino California Desert District and eastern Los Angeles Fire Management Officer counties, as shown on Paul Gibbs. “Many of these the map and described in wildfires occur close to the order. The recreational roadways, communities and shooting restrictions do not recreational areas, posing impact licensed hunting. a considerable threat to The actions prohibited by public safety.” Stage I and this seasonal Fire Prevention II seasonal fire restrictions Order are in addition to and recreational shooting acts already outlined in the restrictions, based on statewide Fire Prevention weather and vegetation Order and the California conditions, are designed Desert District Fire Prevention to help minimize the risk of Order (map), which include a human-caused wildfires. year-round campfire permit The public is reminded requirement, maintaining a to follow these precautions: five-foot diameter clearance Always have a around campfires, guidance five-foot circle cleared for extinguishing campfires on around your campfire.

BLM-managed public lands, Always have a shovel and prohibiting the possession and plenty of water on and use of steel jacketed hand and put your campfire or steel core ammunition.

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McGuffin Earns 7th National Title

By Desert Star Staff As the sport of pickleball returned to the national stage, Team Selkirk’s Tyson McGuffin, one of the topranked professional Pickleball players in the world, captured

both the men’s professional singles and doubles titles at the 2021 USA Pickleball National Championships. The tournament was hosted at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden from December 6 – December

14, as the top players in the world returned to the acclaimed venue following the 2020 event cancellation due to the global pandemic.

Backed by growing professional tours and

more than 8,000 facilities to play at in North America, Pickleball continues to surge in popularity in the USA, boasting more than 4.2 million players. Now a 7-time National Champion, McGuffin is one of the most decorated professional pickleball players of all time. A longtime Team Selkirk Ambassador, McGuffin competes in professional tournaments and teaches the game equipped with one of Selkirk Sport’s high performance, Made-in-the-USA pickleball paddles. Selkirk Sport, a family-owned company based in Hayden, Idaho, is a leading pickleball equipment and accessories brand.

“Tyson is such an incredible ambassador for the sport of Pickleball; it was truly inspiring to watch him capture multiple National titles on Center Court at Indian Wells Tennis Garden,

such an acclaimed racquet sports venue,” said Rob Barnes, VP of Product & Relationships, Selkirk Sport.

To complement his tournament play, McGuffin is featured regularly on Selkirk TV, Pickleball’s only Original and Free TV App available at www.selkirk.com/pages/ tv. This includes developing a series of Pickleball instructional videos to support the growth of the game initiatives and serving as host of The Tyson McGuffin Show, a lifestyle show highlighting all things pickleball.

For more information on Tyson McGuffin, Selkirk Sport and Team Selkirk’s stable of Professional Pickleball Ambassadors, please visit www.selkirk.com. To follow the Company through social media, please visit Selkirk on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @SelkirkSport.

Israel’s Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s First Official Visit to the UAE

By Desert Star Staff Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s trip to Dubai marks the first official visit by a Jewish prime minister to the Middle East since establishing the UAE’s embassy in Israel.

The United Arab Emirates and Israel have been close allies since the 1990s when Benjamin Netanyahu led a delegation to sign the Abraham Accords and establish diplomatic relations.

Bennett, a small nationalist party leader in Israel, rose to a parliamentary deal with Netanyahu. He has portrayed himself as the ultimate statesman and defender of the state of the Jewish people.

While Bennett will meet with the United Arab Emirates Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed, the trip is primarily about economic cooperation.

Last month, Israel and the UAE launched free trade

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talks. As a result, the two countries expect to improve their trade from $125 million in 2020 to $500 plus million in 2021. While Bennett is in Dubai, he will not likely visit the Israeli pavilion at Expo 2020. Instead, he will meet with business leaders and other officials to promote trade and cooperation.

The visit will also help to foster bilateral ties and promote Israel’s interests.

It will help strengthen the UAE and Israel relations and discuss the Iranian issue. The UAE has a long history of diplomatic relations with Israel.

The country’s relationship with the UAE is a significant step towards peace and prosperity. When the two nations do business together, it will boost both economies.

The visit comes as the UAE’s new president meets with his counterpart in Iran.

The Prime Minister was received by an honor guard and the UAE Foreign Minister, with Israeli and Emirati flags in the background, at the reception facility.

The two countries are allied on several fronts, with the former negotiating the 2015

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nuclear deal with the former USSR. Therefore, the visit is essential in strengthening

bilateral ties between the two countries. Source: Pam Price

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Full name of registrant: CLINICAS DE SALUD DEL PUEBLO, INC. 852 EAST DANENBERG DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243/CA Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true 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: MARLENE ROMERO, CEO, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on October 22, 2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202114811 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). DSW21-2460, November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2021, December 17, 24, 31, 2021, January 7, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS TACOS AL VOLANTE, 15502 AVENIDA ATEZADA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: JD BROTHERS ENTERPRISES LLC, 15502 AVENIDA ATEZADA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240/ CA. Business is conducted by LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant has 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 matters 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: JORGE LUIS DELGADO PARRA, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMBER 6, 2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202116449. 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). DSW21-5222 December 10, 17, 24, 31, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS DESERT VALLEY GYNECOLOGY, 72650 FRED WARING DR, SUITE 104, APLM DESERT, CA 92260. Riverside County; 18400 US HWY 18, STE A, APPLE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA 92307. Full name of registrant: DESERT VALLEY MULTI-SPECIALTY MEDICAL GROUP, PC, 72650 FRED WARNING DRIVE, SUITE 104, PALM DESERT, CA 92260/CA. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/1/2017.

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: PANTEA FOZOUNI, SECRETARY. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on November 22, 2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202116026. 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). DSW21-5212 November 26, December 3, 10, 17, 2021.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following fictitious business name(s) MOREL REAL ESTATE, 45 FLORENTINA, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270.

RIVERSIDE COUNTY. Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): GABRIELLA-MOREL, 45 FLORENTINA, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270; ROBERT- -MOREL, 1227 E BROADWAY, LONG BEACH, CA 90802. This business is conducted by: JOINT VENTURE. The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on: 06/07/2021. 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.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS NEXTSCAPE, 29355 HAPPY VALLEY DRIVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92241. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: NEXTSCAPE, 29355 HAPPY VALLEY DR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92241/CA. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on JUNE 2006. 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: LUIS GUERRA HUERTA, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on November 18, 2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202115907. 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). DSW21-5209 November 26, December 3, 10, 17, 2021.

APN:682-305-003 PLEASE BE ADVISED, DELPHI LAW GROUP, LLP IS ACTING IN THE ROLE OF A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RE: Creditor Association: Rancho Las Palmas Association, Inc. Recorded Owner: Ronald C. Hibbard and Jeanne Hibbard, or her successors, as Trustee of The Jeanne Hibbard Living Trust, U/A Dated 04/28/98 Property Address: 43 Juan Carlos Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 Mailing Address: 3903 Brockton Avenue No. 5, Riverside, CA 92506 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE 注：本文件包含一个信 息摘要참고사항: 본첨부문서에정보요약서가있습 니다NOTA: 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 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT LIEN (CIVIL CODE SECTION 5675) RECORDED , AND ANY AMENDMENTS, 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 CONSULT A LAWYER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 10, 2022 at 10:30 a.m., DELPHI LAW GROUP, LLP as Trustee; or Successor Trustee or Substituted Trustee of that certain Notice of Delinquent Assessment Lien, which was caused to be recorded by Rancho Las Palmas Association, Inc. (“Creditor Association”) on December 19, 2018, as File/Page No. 2018-0491262, and any amendments, of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, and pursuant to that certain Notice of Default and Election to Sell recorded on March 15, 2019, as File/ Page No. 2019-0087742, and any amendments, of Official Records of said County, will sell at public auction, under the power of sale conferred by Civil Code Section 5700, to the highest bidder for cash in lawful money of the United States of America or cashiers check made payable to the Trustee, at the offices of Delphi Law Group, LLP, 74-900 Highway 111, Suite 222, Indian Wells. CA 92210, in the City of Indian Wells, County of Riverside, State of California, Property situated in said County and State which is legally described in Exhibit A. The street address or other common designation of Property to be sold is: 43 Juan Carlos Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, the record owner of which is Ronald C. Hibbard and Jeanne Hibbard, or her successors, as Trustee of The Jeanne Hibbard Living Trust, U/A Dated 04/28/98, (“Owner”). The Assessors Parcel Number of the Property is: 682-305-003Name and Address of Creditor Association at whose request the sale is being conducted: Rancho Las Palmas Association, Inc. c/o Delphi Law Group, LLP 74-900 Highway 111, Suite 222 Indian Wells. CA 92210 (844) 433-5744 (844) 387-2537 (Sales Information) Directions to and a detailed description of the abovedescribed real property may be obtained by requesting the same in writing to the above-named beneficiary (“Creditor Association”) within ten (10) days from the first publication of this notice.Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the unpaid balance currently due and owing under the aforesaid Notice of Delinquent Assessment Lien and/or late fees, costs of collection (including attorneys’ fees), and interest, which said Owner is obligated to pay Creditor Association under Civil Code Section 5650, and fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee. 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 initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $39,901.12.

NOTE: THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO A RIGHT OF REDEMPTION CREATED BY CIVIL CODE SECTION 5715. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 844-387-2537 or visit: www.DelphiLLP.com/foreclosure-information for information regarding the sale of this property, using the following Trustee Sale number assigned to this case: 5021 00107-6046. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be available via telephone or reflected on the website listed above. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have the right to purchase this property after the trustee auction 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 844387-2537 or visit www.DelphiLLP.com/foreclosureinformation, using the file number assigned to this case: 5021 00107-6046 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 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

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or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

December 07, 2021 Rancho Las Palmas Association, Inc. James McCormick, Jr., for Delphi Law Group, LLP, as Trustee, Attorney, and Authorized Agent for Rancho Las Palmas Association, Inc. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT LIEN (CIVIL CODE SECTION 5675) RECORDED , AND ANY AMENDMENTS, 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 CONSULT A LAWYER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 10, 2022 at 10:30 a.m., DELPHI LAW GROUP, LLP as Trustee; or Successor Trustee or Substituted Trustee of that certain Notice of Delinquent Assessment Lien, which was caused to be recorded by Rancho Las Palmas Association, Inc. (“Creditor Association”) on December 19, 2018, as File/Page No. 2018-0491262, and any amendments, of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, and pursuant to that certain Notice of Default and Election to Sell recorded on March 15, 2019, as File/ Page No. 2019-0087742, and any amendments, of Official Records of said County, will sell at public auction, under the power of sale conferred by Civil Code Section 5700, to the highest bidder for cash in lawful money of the United States of America or cashiers check made payable to the Trustee, at the offices of Delphi Law Group, LLP, 74-900 Highway 111, Suite 222, Indian Wells. CA 92210, in the City of Indian Wells, County of Riverside, State of California, Property situated in said County and State which is legally described in Exhibit A. The street address or other common designation of Property to be sold is: 43 Juan Carlos Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, the record owner of which is Ronald C. Hibbard and Jeanne Hibbard, or her successors, as Trustee of The Jeanne Hibbard Living Trust, U/A Dated 04/28/98, (“Owner”). The Assessors Parcel Number of the Property is: 682-305-003 Name and Address of Creditor Association at whose request the sale is being conducted: Rancho Las Palmas Association, Inc. c/o Delphi Law Group, LLP 74-900 Highway 111, Suite 222 Indian Wells. CA 92210 (844) 433-5744 (844) 387-2537 (Sales Information) Directions to and a detailed description of the abovedescribed real property may be obtained by requesting the same in writing to the above-named beneficiary (“Creditor Association”) within ten (10) days from the first publication of this notice. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the unpaid balance currently due and owing under the aforesaid Notice of Delinquent Assessment Lien and/or late fees, costs of collection (including attorneys’ fees), and interest, which said Owner is obligated to pay Creditor Association under Civil Code Section 5650, and fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee. 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 initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $39,901.12.

NOTE: THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO A RIGHT OF REDEMPTION CREATED BY CIVIL CODE SECTION 5715. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires

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that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 844-387-2537 or visit: www.DelphiLLP.com/foreclosure-information for information regarding the sale of this property, using the following Trustee Sale number assigned to this case: 5021 00107-6046. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be available via telephone or reflected on the website listed above. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have the right to purchase this property after the trustee auction 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 844387-2537 or visit www.DelphiLLP.com/foreclosureinformation, using the file number assigned to this case: 5021 00107-6046 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 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.

December 07, 2021 Rancho Las Palmas Association, Inc. James McCormick, Jr., for Delphi Law Group, LLP, as Trustee, Attorney, and Authorized Agent for Rancho Las Palmas Association, Inc. EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION Her Entire Interest In and To: PARCEL 1: A Condominium comprising (A) An undivided 1/23rd interest in and to Lot 1 of Tract 7251, in the City of Rancho Mirage, County of Riverside, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 91, Pages 86 to 89 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County EXCEPT Units 705 to 727 both inclusive as shown in the Condominium Plan recorded October 19, 1977 as Instrument No. 207637 of Official Records, in the Office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, California. (B) Unit 707 as shown on the Condominium Plan recorded October 19, 1977 as Instrument No. 207637 of Official Records, in the Office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, California. PARCEL 2: A non-exclusive easement for ingress an egress, use and enjoyment as granted to Country Club Realty Corporation, a corporation by deed recorded January 11, 1977 as Instrument No. 4754 of Official Records. More commonly known as: 43 Juan Carlos, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION Her Entire Interest In and To: PARCEL 1:A Condominium comprising (A) An undivided 1/23rd interest in and to Lot 1 of Tract 7251, in the City of Rancho Mirage, County of Riverside, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 91, Pages 86 to 89 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County EXCEPT Units 705 to 727 both inclusive as shown in the Condominium Plan recorded October 19, 1977 as Instrument No. 207637 of Official Records, in the Office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, California. (B) Unit 707 as shown on the Condominium Plan recorded October 19, 1977 as Instrument No. 207637 of Official Records, in the Office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, California. PARCEL 2: A non-exclusive easement for ingress an egress, use and enjoyment as granted to Country Club Realty Corporation, a corporation by deed recorded January 11, 1977 as Instrument No. 4754 of Official Records. More commonly known as: 43 Juan Carlos, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. Publish December 17, 24, 31, 2021.

DSW21-5225 T.S. No. 095191-CA APN: 691-380-048 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/20/2007.

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UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 2/8/2022 at 3:00 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/26/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0658856 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: JANICE WRIGHT, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; AT THE FRONT STEPS TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE FORMER CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT, 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA 92882 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 80546 AVENIDA CAMARILLO, INDIO, CA 92203 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $281,474.08 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 095191-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 sched-

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uled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction 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) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 095191-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 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. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 DSW21-5224 Publish 12/17, 12/24, 12/31, 2021 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Title No. 8768410 ALS No. 2021-4148 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT OF A LIEN, DATED 04/26/2021. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On 01/04/2022, at 09:00AM, ASSOCIATION LIEN SERVICES, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to a certain lien, recorded on 04/30/2021, as instrument number 2021-0269108, of the official records of RIVERSIDE County, California. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR LAWFUL MONEY OF THE UNITED STATES, OR A CASHIERS CHECK at: At the bottom of the stairway to the building located at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882. The street address and other common designations, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 67471 TOLTEC COURT, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Assessor’s Parcel No. 009-611-054 The owner(s) of the real property is purported to be: LUIS ESPINOZA AND SYLVIA ESPINOZA The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designations, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of a note, homeowner’s assessment or other obligation secured by this lien, with interest and other sum as provided therein: plus advances, if any, under the terms thereof and interest on such advances, plus fees, charges, expenses of the Trustee and trust created by said lien. 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 $19,835.75. Payment must be in cash, a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state bank or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings & loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. The real property described above is being sold subject to the right of redemption. The redemption period within which real property may be redeemed ends 90 days after the 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

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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 the resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 939-0772 (Nationwide Posting and Publication) for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case TS# 2021-4148.

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 website.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the schedule sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction 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 (916) 939-0772 (Nationwide Posting and Publication), or visit this internet website www. nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case TS# 2021-4148 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 fifteen (15) days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than forty-five (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. The beneficiary of said Lien hereto executed and delivered to the undersigned, a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell has been recorded. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. Date: 12/06/2021 Association Lien Services, as Trustee P.O. Box 64750, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (310) 207-2027 By: Megan Pamula, Trustee Officer NPP0397492 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 12/10/2021, 12/17/2021, 12/24/2021 DSW21-5223 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Title No. 8768410 ALS No. 2021-4148 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT OF A LIEN, DATED 04/26/2021. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On 01/04/2022, at 09:00AM, ASSOCIATION LIEN SERVICES, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to a certain lien, recorded on 04/30/2021, as instrument number 2021-0269108, of the official records of RIVERSIDE County, California. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR LAWFUL MONEY OF THE UNITED STATES, OR A CASHIERS CHECK at: At the bottom of the stairway to the building located at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882. The street address and other common designations, if any, of the real property described above is purported to

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be: 67471 TOLTEC COURT, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Assessor’s Parcel No. 009-611-054 The owner(s) of the real property is purported to be: LUIS ESPINOZA AND SYLVIA ESPINOZA The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designations, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of a note, homeowner’s assessment or other obligation secured by this lien, with interest and other sum as provided therein: plus advances, if any, under the terms thereof and interest on such advances, plus fees, charges, expenses of the Trustee and trust created by said lien. 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 $19,835.75. Payment must be in cash, a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state bank or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings & loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. The real property described above is being sold subject to the right of redemption. The redemption period within which real property may be redeemed ends 90 days after the 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 the resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 939-0772 (Nationwide Posting and Publication) for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting. com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case TS# 2021-4148. 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 website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the schedule sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction 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 (916) 939-0772 (Nationwide Posting and Publication), or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case TS# 20214148 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

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trustee receives it no more than fifteen (15) days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than forty-five (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. The beneficiary of said Lien hereto executed and delivered to the undersigned, a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell has been recorded.

The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. Date: 12/06/2021 Association Lien Services, as Trustee P.O. Box 64750, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (310) 207-2027 By: Megan Pamula, Trustee Officer NPP0397492 To: DESERT S TA R W E E K LY 1 2 / 1 0 / 2 0 2 1 , 1 2 / 1 7 / 2 0 2 1 , 12/24/2021 DSW21-5223APN: 677-294-016-0 TS No: CA05000522-17-1S TO No: 200087744-CAVOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED November 18, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On January 25, 2022 at 09:00 AM, at the bottom of the stairway to the building located at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on November 28, 2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0980155, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by EDMUND DANTEZ DE GUERRERO, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OF INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF EXHIBIT “A” LOT 608 OF PALM SPRINGS COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, UNIT#4 AS SHOWN BY MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 37, PAGES 14 & 15 OF MAPS, RIVERSIDE COUNTY RECORDER. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 67244 MIA PLACE, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $262,490.20 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become

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available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Nationwide Posting & Publication at 916.939.0772 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Website www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA05000522-17-1S. 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 Website.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction 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 916.939.0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case CA05000522-17-1S 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 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: November 24, 2021 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA05000522-17-1S 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Amy Lemus, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.nationwideposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Nationwide Posting & Publication AT 916.939.0772 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. NPP0397314 To : D E S E R T S TA R W E E K LY 1 2 / 0 3 / 2 0 2 1 , 12/10/2021, 12/17/2021 DSW21-5214

$12.5 million in grants will be invested in Coachella

By Desert Star Staff COACHELLA, Calif. – On December 2nd, it was announced that Chelsea Investment Corp., in partnership with the City of Coachella, will be awarded a $4.04 million grant from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Infill Infrastructure Grant Program to support New Affordable Homes for Californians.

This grant will be used to construct a park, street and sidewalk improvements, onsite stormwater retention and underground electrical systems in the downtown Pueblo Viejo neighborhood.

The Infill Infrastructure grant is connected to the development of the Tripoli Apartment Project. This project will be built on Tripoli Avenue near Cesar Chavez Street across from the City’s Pueblo Viejo Villas. The three-story development will feature 108 apartments consisting of 1, 2, 3 bedroom units with laundry facilities, a community room, and 2,510 sq. ft. of commercial space.

“The Infill Infrastructure

grant will help us enhance our Pueblo Viejo District without utilizing our taxpayers hard earned dollars,” said Coachella Mayor Pro Tem Josie Gonzalez.

“We will see increased safety with street improvements, sidewalk enhancements and undergrounding our utilities. This is a win for our residents who will now have more choices in affordability near a soon-to-be-built Transit Hub and a win for our Pueblo Viejo District vision.”

On December 8th, it was announced that the City of Coachella will be awarded an $8.45 million grant for its Central Park project from the California Department of Parks and Recreation’s Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program through Proposition 68, State of California Parks and Water Bond 2018, authored by Assemblymember Garcia (SB 5, 2017).

The new Central Park will be a 4.7 acre-park featuring an inclusive playground with shade, a splash pad, a multi-purpose pavilion with restrooms, a walking path, botanical/community garden,

a multi-purpose court, a fitness area with shade, three picnic areas with shade and BBQ pits, a multi-use field, perimeter fencing, with lighting and landscaping throughout the park.

“Central Park will add a sizeable park to a parkless neighborhood and act as a trailhead since it will be approximately 900 ft. from CV Link. The park will also benefit

our industrial zone businesses.

Should those employees want to enjoy lunch or go for a healthy walk, they have a place to do it now,” stated Mayor Steven Hernandez.

“More importantly and to put this in perspective, the City has a $27 million budget, and this adds $12.5 million of parks and infrastructure.

The City of Coachella was incorporated in 1946 and is a

29-square mile municipality of approximately 41,941 residents located in eastern Riverside County, in a region collectively known as the Coachella Valley in Southern California.

Coachella is about 97 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border and about 1.5 hours from Los Angeles. For more information, please visit the City’s website: www.coachella.org.

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ot too long ago, smoking used to be everywhere. In fact, many people remember the days before there were even smoking and non-smoking sections in restaurants. People who smoked and others who didn’t mingled in the same dining room. They sat side-by-side on a plane. Some rode in the backseat of a smoke-filled car, and no one gave it a further thought.

Today, things are done differently. However, those memories can be an important indicator for those who smoked back then to advocate for their health with a lung screening.

Importance of Early Detection

Lung cancer has the highest mortality rate among cancers, killing men and women more than any other type. If found in its earliest stage, however, lung cancer is more likely to be successfully treated, according to the American Cancer Society. In fact, detecting lung cancer in its early stages can make the survival rate as high as 90%.

“Unfortunately, lung cancer symptoms typically don’t show up until the disease has advanced and when they do appear, they can

be similar to common respiratory illnesses with cough, shortness of breath or pain in the chest, back or shoulders” said Dr. Ella Kazerooni, professor of radiology and internal medicine at the University of Michigan and chair of the American Cancer Society National Lung Cancer Roundtable. “Screening detects lung cancer when there are no symptoms. That’s why it’s important for people at high risk of lung cancer to get annual lung scans to help increase the likelihood of catching cancer early when it’s most treatable. A lung cancer screening is a painless evaluation that usually takes minutes to complete.”

However, according to a study published in the “Journal of the National Cancer Institute,” the national average of at-risk individuals getting screened is only 5%.

In 2021, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), a panel of national experts in disease prevention and evidence-based medicine, updated guidelines for who is eligible and recommended for annual lung screening.

However, the Epic Health Research Network reported 87% of at-risk individuals eligible for screening based on the USPSTF guidelines didn’t receive an annual screening despite it being covered by insurance.

What is a Lung Cancer Screening?

A lung cancer screening is a preventive health check, like a mammogram or colonoscopy. It checks the lungs and looks for any changes from year to year. If there’s something unusual in the lungs, a screening can help detect it at an early stage.

A low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scan is the only method recommended for lung cancer screening in high-risk patients. A LDCT machine takes a 3D picture of the lungs. This type of scan uses 75% less radiation than a regular CT scan and doesn’t require the use of needles. Often, there are no symptoms of lung cancer. A LDCT scan can find something before patients know it’s there because the symptoms are easy to mistake or don’t appear until the cancer is well advanced.

Who’s Eligible for Screening?

Lung cancer can affect anyone. A family history of lung cancer, a personal history of lung disease, lifestyle or environmental factors can put a person at elevated risk. Most importantly, a person’s age and smoking habits can be an indicator of whether he or she should consider screening.

More people now qualify for yearly LDCT scans, according to the updated guidelines

published by the USPSTF. The guidelines lowered the eligibility threshold based on a person’s age and smoking habits. An annual LDCT screening is recommended for people who meet this criteria: n n n

50-80 years old Actively smoke or have a history of smoking within the last 15 years Heavily smoke or used to heavily smoke (people who have smoked for 20 “pack years” or more)

Pack years are determined by the number of cigarette packs smoked per day by the number of years a person has smoked. For example, smoking one package per day for 20 years equals 20 pack years.

If you’re concerned about your risk, have a history of smoking and lived through the time when smoking was everywhere, don’t wait for symptoms to bring up the subject with your doctor. Talk to your health care provider to discuss the benefits and risks of screening and find out if a scan is right for you.

Learn more about how you can take control of your lung health and support loved ones who may be at high-risk for lung cancer by visiting screenyourlungs.org.

Questions to Ask Your Doctor About a Cancer Screening

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If you’re concerned about your risk, have a history of smoking and lived through the time when smoking was everywhere, don’t wait for symptoms to bring up the subject with your doctor. Schedule an appointment to talk to a provider and see if you qualify for a scan or could benefit from annual screenings.

Many organizations, including the American Cancer Society, recommend lung screening as an opportunity to identify lung cancer in its early stages, but screening isn’t for everyone. A low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scan is the only method recommended for lung cancer screening in high-risk patients.

When discussing yearly lung cancer screenings with your health care provider, it may be helpful to take notes during your appointment, or you may want to have someone with you to listen and ask questions. Consider asking questions such as: n n n n

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Is lung cancer screening recommended for me?

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What are the benefits and risks of LDCT screening?

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