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December 18, 2019 Vol. 14 No. 98

Running Toward Life $12 million raised to battle childhood cancer, other life-threatening diseases

By Desert Star Staff This year, 26,000 participants from all 50 states and 17 foreign countries gathered in the Bluff City alongside 40,000 spectators for the 18th annual St. Jude

Memphis Marathon Weekend presented by Juice Plus+.

Among this year’s participants were more than 7,200 St. Jude Heroes who raised $12 million to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

One such St. Jude Hero, Adam Higham, became the 2019 top marathoner.

The Collierville, Tennessee res de t s ed rst t s e r with a time of 2:29:17. Since r s rst r t

here in 2012, Higham has steadily worked his way to the top - having earned seventh place in 2015, then working up to second place in both 2016 and 2017.

“In the 18 years of St.

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Cambria’s 50th And Largest Hotel Opens in Anaheim, California

By Desert Star Staff Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, welcomes the 50th and largest property to the brand in Anaheim, California. The 12-story, 352room Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area sets a new record as the brand’s 11th location to open this year and is the latest sign of success in Choice Hotels’ upscale expansion strategy.

It’s been a phenomenal year for Cambria Hotels — in addition to expanding in city centers nationwide and achieving our 50th hotel

milestone, the brand received top ratings from guests and corporate travel buyers alike, all while growing its pipeline to one of the largest in North America,” said Janis Cannon, senior vice president, upscale brands, Choice Hotels. “The Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area offers outstanding, family-friendly amenities that e t ts st t s s e r to ‘the happiest place on Earth.’ We’re especially pleased that Cambria’s 50th hotel is also its largest and signals our commitment to

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My Aussie Trip Part 2

Sydney opera house Story and Photos by Pat Krause The second week of my Australia trip was another fantastic adventure. We took tours through the rain forest and learned about it and the different trees and plants. The big trees, as they call them, are so big and diverse. We saw vines large enough to hold a human, a.k.a. Tarzan swinging through the trees.

We were lucky enough that we were on the only ones on tour, so our guide was able to spend more time with us. We had a lovely picnic lunch. We stopped at a small eatery and tasted many of the local fruits.

Our next stop was a

Kiama blowhole swimming hole in the Davis Creek among giant boulders, and our guide swam with us in this beautiful area. The van we were in was able to cross small streams to get to places most people were not allowed.

I was amazed at the termite mounds because they are so big and hard as cement. At one stop, he called out, and a turkey came out and ate a piece of a nutty bar right out of our hand and ran away quickly.

We found the cheapest and best way to get around was

by Uber as they were there to pick us up in minutes.

The next stop was in Sydney, and we had chosen

not to tour much and do some shopping. We did the Uber ride to Paddys Market in Chinatown, where hundreds of Asian vendors sell almost everything. I knew I would be able to buy more now as we ere er r es home, and we can have two 50 pound suitcases and two carry-ons. The second day in Sydney, we took a ferry boat to Manley Beach, which was a 20-minute ride one-way. e t d e s to go to the opera house to see the Nutcracker ballet.

What a fantastic building and with excellent acoustics. The opera house is a well-known

landmark around the world because of its design.

We rode the Train to Oak ts t s t d ter s relatives. Another experience because we had to take all of our luggage with us and it was te s t dt er t r The Australian people were always helpful when we needed answers to where we were going and how to get there.

Our guides and Uber drivers were also helpful for restaurants and tours to take us, as was our hotel staff when we asked.

Our host and hostess in Oak Flatlake live on Lake Illawarra near the ocean. They have hundreds of birds that

they feed on their deck at 5:45 each morning. They put out seven plates of jam, and then In minutes, the dishes are clean, and the hundreds of birds are gone. Ducks, cockatoos, magpies, lorikeets, Cabrillas and they arrive almost every hour to beg for more food. They drove us down to Kiama to see the blowhole on the ocean where the water comes out of a hole in the rocks in a large spray that can reach hundreds of feet high. There is a walkway to almost every site in Australia.

Australia is beautiful all the way and will remember all of my trip to down Under.

CVRep’s New Playhouse A Sweeping Success

Co-Chairs Barbara Monachino, Phyllis Eisenberg and Peggy Jacobs. Photo by Lani Garfield

By Pamela Price Cathedral City’s impressive new state of the art theater, CVRep, presented their original production, Twisted Broadway Returns! On December 12 with r eeds t e e e t e e tt the Educational Mission of CVRep. The 4 PM performance featuring Kristin TowersRowles, Sal Mistretta, and Erica Hanrahan with Wayne Abravanel, Music Director and pianist brought together a rollicking revue of America’s favorite show tunes propelled by a dynamic cast. The far-reaching mission

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of CVRep extends to the broader community in creative ways r t er r t e tre Arts Conservatory & Outreach Programming Institution to their Luminary Luncheons and Fabulous “Fun” raisers. CVReps 2020 events feature Bruce Vilanch and Judy Gold, Feb. 22 and Charles Busch with Tom Judson at the Piano, April 11.

Ron Celona, Artistic Director Joe Giarrusso, Board Chair, was on hand to meet and greet guests. The 2019-2020 season theme is “New Beginnings,” featuring Ballroom directed

Shelley Reade and Harold Matzner. Photo by Lani Garfield

by Ron Celona scheduled for January 29-Feb. 16, followed

by The City of Conversation directed by Joanne Gordon, March 11-29, and Native Gardens directed by Michael Matthews April 22-May 10.

Event Co-Chairs, for Twisted Broadway Returns! were Phyllis Eisenberg, Barbara Monachino, and Peggy Jacobs all on hand to welcome near 300 guests.

After the performance, there were three simultaneous parties, one elegantly catered

by Carousel, another with Bill December 18, 2019

Marx at the keyboard, and a third, and after-theatre dinner at Bonta, adjacent to CVRep. Throughout the theatrical evening, an art exhibit of modern abstract art featuring paintings of Palm Springs artist Ron Scarfe drew considerable conversation and compliments.

The underwriters of the CVReps event were Barbara Fremont, Joan Cortapassi, Peggy Jacobs, and Bob Howard and Mona Zander. Platinum Sponsors were Helene Galen and Jamie Kabler, and JoAnn r t e s r s

Valley Travel Associates of r e rr r e for a voyage with Viking Cruises.

Phyllis Eisenberg, a CVRep sponsor, was reminding her friends and fans to attend their Luminary Luncheon featuring Lainie Kazan on January 6th, adding Jerry Mathers (of “The Beaver” fame ) is the scheduled speaker for January 28th followed by Bob Mackie on May 19th. “My reservations for all three are already r ed s e re e ed

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Using Life Insurance to Pay Unexpected Healthcare Costs

By Janice Gough Medical expenses are on the rise nationwide, and not even the st e t people are immune to the rising costs. As Americans live longer, they may be likely to incur more out-ofpocket healthcare expenses.

Americans today are living longer than they did just a few decades ago. According to the Centers for Disease Control’s “Health in the United States” report, life expectancy increased to 78.8 years in 2014, compared with 68.2 years in 1950.

We are also more likely

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to be sick in our senior years than at any other time, and the associated healthcare expenses can take a toll on savings and income. As we age, we are much more likely to confront a costly chronic or life-threatening disease. Cancer is much more common in older people. Eighty-seven percent of all cancers in the U.S. are diagnosed in people 50 years of age or older, according to the American Cancer Society. The American Heart Association says that aging is one of the main risk factors for coronary artery disease.

Very few people have insured themselves for Long Term Care. With the cost of assisted living in the range of $5,000 per month, and Full-time Facility Care ranging about $8,000 per month, one’s retirement assets can be depleted quickly.

Medicare typically does not cover assisted living facilities or home health aides. Other things your Medical plan does not cover are expenses for Vision, Dental, and Unlimited care abroad, experimental or Naturopathic treatments. All of these expenses can add up to s t et e e e ses Another cost factor for e t ret rees t e st e rising Medicare Part B and

prescription drug premiums.

In 2019, Medicare meanstesting brackets will be altered, which means more e t e e e d d ed d sted gross income) thresholds and be subject to higher income-based surcharges.

A 40-year-old man earning $150,000 per year will end up in the top bracket, incurring $380,754 (in today’s dollars) over his lifetime in Medicare surcharges, compared with $68,148 in lifetime surcharges for a man earning $40,000 at retirement.

A client recently sold her home and made a sizeable r t e e er realized that her Part B and Part D of Medicare payments would increase from $150 a month for $450 a month. The increase will only affect her for one year. Still, during that t e s e st e e t to use some of the cash value in her life insurance plan, with no penalty or interest whatsoever, to help offset the lost income from her Social Security check.

Permanent cash value life insurance may be an effective way to help pay for unexpected medical care or Healthcare cost. Before digging into savings, reducing available retirement income,

and potentially facing a massive tax hit or penalties by taking withdrawals from retirement accounts or in the sale of appreciated assets, a better decision may be to evaluate your legitimate need r r de t e e t s can be taken from the cash value of life insurance taxfree, however, it does reduce t e de t e e t t If you own permanent life insurance and are using it for wealth transfer or to help your heirs, you must consider the amount needed r t ese ses rst e re taking out loans from your plan. The cash value can be tapped through loans and withdrawals, with no restrictions on how they are used. Life insurance can be te e e s e r example, the money can be used to help pay for any type of healthcare need, whether building a ramp or hiring home health aides. Permanent life insurance, in other words, r de e e t that’s not strictly earmarked for medical expenses. e e er ted e e t your life insurance plan allows you to be paid a portion of t e e t e e t e need money now for lifesustaining healthcare. You may not need to accelerate

t e e t re e t e e t d se rt t e e e t The plan must include this option in your contract.

The primary goal of life insurance is to provide a death e e t s t ee t e coverage, you must be able to pay more than minimum premiums, even during retirement. By storing cash in your life plan, you can receive as high as a 6 percent guaranteed interest accrued tax-free, and if you have a life plan from a Mutual Company, you will also receive dividends annually, because this type of life insurance, you actually become a Stock owner of the company. This is a concept called setting up your own Family Bank, whereas you are earning a safe, decent return, and you may take your money out of the plan when needed with no obligation of repayment while avoiding the high-interest rates on loans.

Janice Gough is a Retirement Income Advisor, located in Palm Springs, For a Complimentary review or to learn how to set up Your Family Bank, contact Janice at janice@GoughFinancialSvcs. com or call our office at(760) 251-7724 or (650) 200-8291.

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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 PHOTOGRAPHERS Pat Krause

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The HOA Holiday Wish List

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL During the holiday season, we often struggle t dt e perfect gift for those who are important to us. Sometimes we need a little help, and we ask for a “wish list” of gifts to guide us. What would wish lists from the key players in the HOA world look like?

A realistic budget and an increased commitment to funding the HOA’s reserve fund.

A written explanation s t es from last year’s budget to the current proposed budget.

Neighbors who do not automatically assume that annoyance from another neighbor is intentional.

Civility.

who follows through on board directives and speaks candidly if a directive is not in the HOA’s best interests.

A manager who will tell the truth to the board even though the board may not be happy with that truth.

Ethical service providers who provide advice for the HOA’s best interests, even if it reduces their revenue.

Ethical attorneys who will For the board of directors: not only tell the board what CAN Respectful homeowners legally be done but also what For the homeowner who acknowledge that the SHOULD be done (or not done). membership: board and committee members Civility.

Regular communications serve the community without from the board. compensation (and typically The HOA manager r ed d e e t without appreciation).

Members and directors board meetings.

Volunteers for committees who understand that the An attentive board and board service. manager juggles tasks for during open forum.

Homeowners who use many homeowners, and that A board committed to open forum effectively. not every request is urgent. follow the law and the governing Homeowners who attend Directors who avoid documents, and to improve and listen without interfering co-managing, allowing the the sense of community with board deliberations. manager to do their job within the association.

Homeowners willing to pay without interference with their Directors who govern with for the level of maintenance execution of board directives. a sense of service, not control. and service they desire.

Directors who understand Directors who are A manager who has that the manager is an important not defensive when attained or is actively part of their Business Judgment homeowners bring new pursuing the management Rule due diligence, and ideas or even criticism. profession credentials. therefore look to the manager A board which will tell A manager modeling the for their advice and expertise. the truth to members, even highest level of ethical behavior, Directors and homeowners if it is a hard truth (such as d ts terest r aware that the manager the assessments are too low involvement in HOA politics. works for the association, and should be increased).

A communicative manager not any one homeowner (not December 18, 2019

even the president), and that the board gives direction.

Civility.

The HOA service provider Clear expression of client instructions and priorities.

Designated HOA spokesperson.

Protection from resident interference.

Prompt payment.

Not being replaced simply because a new board is in power, but instead a chance to prove themselves to the new board.

Civility. r wish lists? You can surely help with many of these to create peace on earth, or perhaps at least to help bring a little more peace to your part of it!

Happy Holidays to all, Kelly Kelly G. Richardson Esq., CCAL, is a Fellow of the College of Community Association Lawyers and a Partner of Richardson | Ober | DeNichilo LLP, a California law firm known for community association advice. Send questions to Kelly@rodllp.com. Past columns at www.HOAHomefront. com. All rights reserved®.

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Big Changes in Immigration Hearings Benefit New England Immigrants

By Desert Star Staff BOSTON – Starting now, immigration courts in New England can no longer detain undocumented immigrants in bond hearings without the government providing proof that they need to be detained.

The American Civil Liberties Union in Massachusetts d e s re ed a lawsuit in June on behalf of three people jailed after their detention hearings.

But a Boston federal judge has ruled it’s unconstitutional to make an immigrant prove that he or she is not a danger to the community – the burden of proof is on the government accusing that immigrant.

Matt Segal, legal director of the ACLU of Massachusetts, stresses the importance of the ruling.

“Hundreds and over time, potentially thousands of people will have a better chance to be free, to be reunited with

their families and communities, while they bat their immigration cases,” he points out. s s t e rst ss t ruling of its kind about civil immigration bond hearings in the United States. The federal decision also requires that New England immigration judges consider an individual’s ability to pay if a bond amount is set higher than $1,500.

Segal says the three plaintiffs in this case faced detention by default in immigration bond hearings, which he notes is a situation t t s rd t t While the detention by default practice comes from a 1999 court decision, Segal says the ruling has re ter s e today’s political climate.

“The concerns about the unfairness of detention by default are heightened in this administration, because we know from the Trump

The ACLU of Massachusetts, ACLU of New Hampshire and the law firm Mintz recently won a case in New England with broad implications for immigrant detention practices. (javacolleen/Creative Commons) administration’s public statements that it disfavors seeing immigrants free and favors locking them up,” Segal explains.

One plaintiff is from Massachusetts and two are from New Hampshire. This ruling applies to all immigrants facing deportation hearings,

not only in Massachusetts, but in Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

3 Surprising Things That Happen to Women’s Bodies After Giving Birth

By Desert Star Staff Along with the joy of bringing a baby into the world, physical changes from pregnancy and postpartum conditions may cause unexpected effects on the body. It’s important to proactively discuss these topics with friends and physicians to stay informed, know you aren’t alone and understand what effective solutions are available.

Hair Loss: Triggered by a change in estrogen levels, approximately 40 to 50 percent of women experience telogen e t e e ess e shedding of hair that occurs et e t s st pregnancy, according to the American Pregnancy Association. The good news is that it’s usually temporary.

Women can protect their hair by being extra gentle with it, particularly when it’s wet and more prone to breakage. ds r ds antioxidants, biotin, zinc and vitamins B, C and E can also promote strong, healthy hair.

Stress Urinary

Incontinence: Commonly referred to as light bladder leakage (LBL), stress urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine when sudden pressure is placed on the bladder, like when you sneeze, cough, jump or laugh. One in three women of all ages experiences LBL, and it’s especially common among women who’ve given birth.

“Carrying the weight of a baby in the pelvis and the childbirth process can do quite a number on the pelvic r d dder td tt tr r e es e e re exerting yourself,” says Poise women’s health expert Dr. Jessica Shepherd, OB/GYN. Dr. Shepherd notes that unhealthy lifestyle habits like smoking, drinking alcohol and s rt s eete ers increase one’s chances of experiencing LBL. Spicy, more acidic foods can also trigger LBL if you already have it.

“Knowing how your bladder reacts when you consume various foods can

help you identify and avoid triggers,” says Dr. Shepherd.

Though common, many women are embarrassed by LBL. However, acknowledging t e ds t s Here are a few to consider: r r pregnancy, incorporate pelvic r stre t e e er ses t r t ess r t e e Pilates, tai chi and Kegels. r er t e ter s t ss e des ed to protect against leaks.

According to a survey conducted by Poise, 63 percent of women have used a sanitary napkin or period pad to address bladder leaks.

These products weren’t designed to absorb moisture from urine and fail to provide LBL protection needed to stay rt e d de t Brands like Poise offer a variety of solutions designed to move with women’s bodies, including pads, ultra-thin pads, liners and microliners, in multiple sizes and absorbency levels.

They also have an internal bladder support device called

Impressa that’s inserted like a tampon, but instead of s r ds e s ee your urethra closed, stopping leaks for up to 12 hours a day.

“For my patients with bladder leakage, I always recommend trying Poise before more permanent surgical options are considered,” says Dr. Shepherd.

For more information dt dt e right products for you, visit Poise.com.

Excess Sweat: Many women sweat more, particularly

t t t e rst e ee s after giving birth. This is caused by the natural process of your hormones working to rid your d t e e ess ds t t supported your pregnancy.

To combat this issue, wear se tt t r e ts d remember to stay hydrated.

Caring for a new baby can e er e t rst t it’s important not to ignore your own wellness. Taking good care of yourself will help make your transition into parenthood more comfortable. StatePoint

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Crystal Gayle Digitally Reissues ‘A Crystal Christmas’

By Desert Star Staff NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Grammy®, AMA, ACM and CMA award winning country music singer and Grand Ole Opry member Crystal Gayle has digitally reissued her 1986 holiday album, A r st r st s r t e rst time ever. Like he did on You Don’t Know Me, Crystal’s son Christos Gatzimos, returned to the studio and remastered his mother’s collection of traditional Christmas compositions for digital release. The newly remastered album is now available at Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play and Amazon.

“I recorded A Crystal Christmas with my producer Jim Ed Norman in the early summer of 1986 for Warner Bros. Records,” Crystal recalled. “To help us get in

the spirit we decorated the studio with candy canes and r e ts s s ed with my favorite traditional Christmas songs that we all grew up loving and singing.

I’m excited that A Crystal Christmas is now available d t r t e rst t e “When I was a little girl I always looked forward to Christmas. Being the last of 8 children, I loved it when all my brothers and sisters came home to visit. I saved my money all year long so I could buy presents for them.

One Christmas I went to Woolworths and bought all my sisters hair nets. The only problem was I bought gray hair nets. I didn’t know you were supposed to match their hair color. I just picked the prettiest ones. I even had money left over for candy!”

A Crystal Christmas Track Listing: 1. “White Christmas” (Irving Berlin) 2.”Oh Holy Night” (Public Domain) 3.”Winter Wonderland” (Felix Bernard, Richard Smith) 4.”I’ll Be Home for Christmas” (Kim Gannon, Walter Kent) 5.”Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” (Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane) 6.”Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” (Johnny Marks) 7.”Little Drummer Boy” (Katherine Davis, Henry Onorati, Harry Simeone) 8.”The Christmas Song” (Robert Wells, Mel Tormé) 9.”Jingle Bells” (Public Domain) 10. “Silver Bells” (Jay Livingston, Ray Evans) 11.”Silent Night” (Public Domain)

Giving Voters with Disabilities a Voice in Caucuses

A report by Rutgers University this year said voter turnout for people with disabilities was up more than 8% in the 2018 midterm elections. (Sara/Flickr)

By Desert Star Staff In less than two months, Iowans will get their say in the presidential nominating process.

As the caucuses draw

closer, two groups are working to make sure residents with disabilities have a voice.

Voter turnout rates indicate that Iowans with disabilities are under-represented

The Kings Birthday!

By Desert Star Staff Elvis is having a birthday and has invited himself to celebrate it with all of us at the Elvis Honeymoon House on Jan 11, 2020, as part of the weekend festivities. George Thomas, a fabulous performer, including his acrobatic style, is Elvis. James King, who has been described as the ultimate Elvis troubadour worldwide, will also perform on Elvis’s 85 birthday.

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entertainer of the 20th century and is now recognized into the 21century. Tours are at 11 am, and The concert is at 2pm poolside in the airconditioned living room where Elvis himself and his guests entertained. Built as his own home, Robert Alexander’s Estate is now the honeymoon hideaway. It is one of three roundhouses in Palm Springs. The house is over 5000 sq ft overlooking the Santa Rosa mountains and the valley. See for yourself,

by as much as 8% when compared to other voters.

Rik Shannon, public policy manager for the Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council, says it’s critical that

this isn’t an issue on Feb. 3.

“Given the complexities of Iowa’s caucuses and the unfamiliarity that many people have with those processes, that that gap widens when we talk about caucuses,” he states.

The council, along with the group Iowans with Disabilities in Action, hosts a webinar Tuesday at 2 p.m. Central Time.

People who attend can learn more about how the caucuses work and where t e d res r es e training is open to the public and registration is free.

Shannon says a comprehensive guide also has been issued as part of the outreach effort.

More than 300,000 Iowa residents live with disabilities, and Shannon says getting more of them to participate in the election process will give them stronger

input in policy matters.

He adds the council hopes voters with disabilities don’t run into accessibility issues, like they did in 2016.

“There were caucus sites that were simply not accessible to people with disabilities, particularly those who had disabilities that limited their mobility,” he relates.

Shannon says there also were issues with congestion inside some of the sites, making it hard for people who needed to sit while they waited to vote, and voters with hearing challenges had a hard time absorbing some of the information.

He says leaders from both political parties appear more receptive to correcting those issues in 2020.

Disclosure: Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council contributes to our fund for reporting on Disabilities, Health Issues, Mental Health.

that Priscilla, who loved the Estate and its images, paid tribute to the Honeymoon Hideaway by modeling two of Graceland’s guest quarters hotel suites after the Honeymoon Hideaway living room. If only the walls could talk and tell us about all of the celebrities that have been here.Tickets: 760-322-1192 or at Elvishoneymoon. com or Elvisinpalmsprings. com 1350 Ladera Circle, Palm Springs, CA December 18, 2019

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Marilyn McCoo And Billy Davis Jr.: Up, Up and Away

By Desert Star Staff Palm Desert, CA – The McCallum Theatre welcomes pop-soul greats Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., who will be performing their Up, Up and Away show on Saturday, January 11, at 8:00pm.

McCoo and Davis—who celebrated 50 years of marriage earlier this year—are the original lead singers of the legendary pop/R&B vocal group The 5th Dimension, producing iconic songs such as “Up, Up and Away,” “Aquarius/Let

the Sunshine In,” “Worst That Could Happen,” “Stoned Soul Picnic,” “Sweet Blindness,” “Wedding Bell Blues” and “One Less Bell to Answer.”

They left The 5th Dimension to strike out on their own—and they found instant success. In 1976, their album I Hope We Get to Love in Time topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and single “You Don’t Have to be a Star (to Be in My Show)” went to No. 1 and was honored with the Grammy Award

for Best R&B Performance.

In 1977, they hosted their own TV series on CBS. Marilyn McCoo later hosted the 1980s music countdown series Solid Gold.

She’s also acted in numerous ser es d s e made her mark on Broadway, most notably playing Julie in the revival of Showboat.

Billy Davis went on to a successful gospel music career. He has also been e t red d McCoo and Davis had recurring

roles together as parents on The Jamie Foxx Show.

In 2004, the couple wrote Up, Up and Away: How We Found Love, Faith and Lasting Marriage in the Entertainment World. Written in collaboration with Mike Yorkey and released rt e d s Company, the book covers how McCoo and Davis met, their successful musical careers, and their struggles behind closed doors. The book offers practical marriage advice and spiritual encouragement.

The couple that Billboard once called “The First Couple of Pop and Soul” has won er s r rds they have three platinum and 15 gold records to their credit. They are featured on the album Thank You, Mister Rogers: Music and Memories, an album featuring the songs of Fred Rogers, aka Mister Rogers, which was released on Oct. 25, in conjunction with the biography drama e t t e Neighborhood, starring Tom Hanks. They recently revealed in a newspaper interview that they will soon release a new album of songs by a very well-known group (although they declined to specify which group).

Up, Up and Away is a journey and musical celebration of their own iconic music. The show also includes tributes to fellow music legends including The Beatles and The 5th Dimension’s original lineup. http://mccoodavis.com/ Source: DeAnn Lubell-Ames

Online Vacation Rental Fraud Widespread, Better Business Bureau Says

By Desert Star Staff Fraud is widespread in the online vacation rental market, according to a new report by the Better Business Bureau.

The study found nearly 43% of consumers have encountered a bogus listing.

Nancy Crawford, director of marketing and communications at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, said the internet has opened the d tes r s ers s

shoppers need to be savvy.

“There’s so much fraud in today’s world. About 26 million Americans are defrauded by some type of scam every year,” Crawford said. “It’s a multi-billion-dollar industry, and it is big business.”

The Better Business Bureau’s Scam Tracker received more than 1,300 reports of rental fraud from 2016 to 2019. The report noted fake rentals turn up on vacation rental sites

such as Airbnb, VRBO and HomeAway.com, despite these companies’ efforts to weed out scam listings.

Crawford said fraudsters most often copy a photo and description of a property, post it online with their own contact information, and then try to get a deposit from the victim.

“Doing some research e d t e d d out what typical properties in that area usually rent for will give you some information

so that you don’t land on a listing that’s half the price of everything else, and you think, ‘Oh, great, this is a great deal,’ and then end up going on vacation and having nowhere to stay,” she said.

According to the report, re ters d e s tes t t are actually cloned copies of Airbnb’s website. Airbnb warns travelers that scammers tend to exploit popular events, such as the Super Bowl, when hotels may be booked.

“With 43% of online shoppers encountering a fake listing, and more than 5 million consumers losing money to these kinds of scams,” Crawford said.

She added victims of a suspected property-rental s s d ed te e a report with the local police d e t r re rt a scam to the Better Business Bureau’s Scam Tracker.

Cambria’s 50th And Largest Hotel Opens in Anaheim, California

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bringing Cambria Hotels to the most in-demand locations from coast to coast.”

The newly constructed Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area features numerous unique amenities on-property that appeal to modern travelers, including: Family-friendly outdoor activities, including a 30,000-square-foot waterpark, outdoor movie wall, sport rt r e e re s re pits, and a putting green.

Versatile accommodations, from kid-friendly suites with bunk beds and two showers to accommodate families of all sizes, to guest rooms tailored to the sophisticated tastes of adults and business travelers.

Immersive, spa-

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style bathrooms with Bluetooth mirrors.

All-season indoor/ outdoor bar overlooking the waterpark, offering food, local craft beer, wine, specialty cocktails and small bites.

Daily hot breakfast included.

Interior design that emphasizes ocean hues, corals and palms.

State-of-the-art t ess e ter Located at 101 E Katella Ave., the Cambria hotel in Anaheim is just a few minutes from the main gate of Disneyland Resort. Guests can easily walk or drive to Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park, which draw over 28 million annual visitors and employ more than 30,000 people. The hotel is adjacent to several

fast-casual dining options which are easy to dine-in or grab-and-go, including Starbucks, Habit Burger, Jersey Mike’s, Yogurtland, California Fish Grill, Luna Grill and Ono Hawaiian BBQ. Hotel guests have convenient access to the Anaheim Convention Center, Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Honda Center and the American Sports Center, and can catch a train to downtown Los Angeles r st e es from the nearby Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center.

Nexus Development Corporation developed the Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area, t e rst e r ded hotel in their portfolio.

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Hotels to debut the Cambria Anaheim Resort,” said Cory Alder, president, Nexus Development Corporation.

“Given the hotel’s location, we wanted to create a family-oriented environment that guests could use as a base camp after a long day of exploring Southern California or the theme parks. Choice enthusiastically supported our vision and we’re excited for guests to experience all it has to offer.”

The Cambria brand has achieved a record-breaking openings year and currently has 50 hotels open across the U.S. in popular cities like s st s e es s e e essee e r e d Washington, D.C.In addition, Cambria’s pipeline of nearly 80 hotels makes it one of the top hotel brands expanding in North America, as recently ranked by Top Hotel News.

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People in WV Prisons Charged Steep Fees for “Free” Books

By Desert Star Staff MORGANTOWN, W. Va. – When prison technology company Global Tek Link, or GTL, announced in October that it was providing hundreds of free electronic tablets for West Virginia prisons, it sounded like a compassionate gesture.

But the program comes with a hitch. People who use it have to pay 3 cents per minute to read e-books on the tablets.

That’s even though the reading material comes from Project Gutenberg, a free online source, according to Lydia Welker, social media coordinator for the Appalachian Prison Book Project (APBP).

“Permanent usage fees are an exploitative way for GTL to say they’re providing ‘free books’ while charging incarcerated people by the minute to read those

books,” she states.

In a statement, GTL contends its tablet e-books offer “a supplement to facility libraries,” and will be moved to free content with education and career resources.

Welker says with the introduction of tablets into correctional facilities, people in prison and their family members end up paying huge amounts of money, and private companies make millions.

She points out that reading with a meter running st dds et t ts d e e e experience for the reader – particularly those with low literacy levels or dyslexia.

In West Virginia, the average prison job pays between 4 cents and 58 cents per hour, so reading a long book could be an expensive undertaking.

The Appalachian Prison Book Project maintains a supposedly free tablet reading program in West Virginia prisons profits off the people who are incarcerated and their families. (Pixabay) “At a reading rate of about 30 pages per hour, it would st t re d t e rst Harry Potter book, or about

$19.80 to read George Orwell’s ‘1984’” Welker states.

The West Virginia Division of Corrections and

Rehabilitation receives a 5% commission on the tablet revenue, which it says will go t te e e t d

Rising Bankruptcies, Possible 2020 Weather Woes Worry SD Farmers

Flooding across the Midwest in 2019 made this year’s corn planting the longest delayed in U.S. history. (farmbureau.org)

By Desert Star Staff SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – With 2020 just around the corner, farmers across the Midwest hope Mother Nature and economic conditions will bring relief by spring.

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Bureau says South Dakota reported 13 farm bankruptcies in a 12-month period ending in September, compared with two in the previous 12-month period.

Angel Kasper, outreach director for Ag United for

South Dakota, notes that 98% of the state’s farms are family owned. She says when weather extremes kept many from planting crops this year, some gave up rather than wait for another season.

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especially with the weather, had 3.86 million unplanted acres of land, which is more than any other state,” she relates. “And some farms didn’t get crops in at all.”

In addition to weather problems, Kasper says the rise in bankruptcies can be traced to low commodity prices and the trade wars, including the tariffs on China.

Neighboring agricultural states also reported increases in farm bankruptcies: Nebraska had 37, Minnesota 31 and Iowa reported 24.

The Farm Bureau says overall, there were 24% more farm bankruptcies this year than last.

This year also has seen the wettest Januaryto-May period on record in the Midwest.

National Weather Service meteorologist Phil Schumacher says much of South Dakota is ending the year with conditions that could create more

of the same in 2020.

“All we can say is right now is, there’s a lot of moisture in the ground, the rivers are running high,” he states. It makes us a little more worried t ere d e d e t year. But we have to wait and see how precipitation falls.”

And Kasper adds that weather-related farm woes can directly impact consumers.

“The average age of farmers in the U.S. is 58 years old,” he points out.

“Somebody has to take that place, and somebody has to produce those crops. So, with less farmers and less farms, food is going to become more expensive to produce.”

Despite more bankruptcies, the U.S. Department of Agriculture expects net farm income to increase this year, due to insurance payouts, and also government payouts to individual farmers hurt by the trade war.

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HOROSCOPES ARIES

Things hot and red, a bike that goes zoom zoom, everything er d d es re crackers, incense, things that er t e d r r Crayolas that glow in the dark, silly putty and a new glow in the dark paintbrush, one that seethes & sparkles with glitter. ts t t t e r re Bike lights or a miner’s light for their Ajna Center (3rd eye), illuminating the Way. Things white, red, rouge, ruby and for some secret reason, violet.

Mirrors. Anything thrilling.

TAURUS A gardener to plant all their e e d er st rts yogurt machine with various starters from around the world.

Green house, actually several (two, three, four). They know food in the near future will be the only commodity. Gardening tools, wild desert sage (plant) and honey. A nature walk identifying wild mushrooms.

Tool, well-tooled and built for safety. A barometer & weather thermometer. Any how-to books. A cow (Irish Dexter) for milk. Bees. Gardening gloves.

GEMINI Things to read and write with, ancient (Basho’s poetry, calligraphy brush) and new (a Mac, iPhone, iPod, Kindle).

Things that whirl about, glitter in the sun, resemble tter es rese es their mind, which can’t endure one moment of being still. All types of gadgets that engage their hands, fascinating at

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rst se ess ter e washing machine and a clutch of bare root roses: fragrant heirlooms and climbers.

Teach them to crochet.

CANCER Cancer people are water babies, no matter how old they are. Decorative Kleenex containers and a mountain of Kleenex is a priority. They cry a lot. They’re sensitive.

Things from the ocean like pearl puddles (jewelry), creams and soaps made from Dead Sea minerals. Containers, baskets, vessels, pots & pans, secret boxes, music boxes.

A showerhead creating a rain forest. Tell them they’re your treasure from the sea.

Family album. Recipes. A dish of fresh cooked crab.

LEO Wait! Leos want to be the one and only treasure of the zodiac! Leos, sensitive too, re s re e r es t d ere t d re e seem to be from the Sun. Without the Sun Leos are SAAD (the lights they need).

Make sure they have adequate light (shining upon them). No gloomy shades, curtains or dark colors for them! Give them things that shine like the Sun, are aglow and glitter.

Opera, ballet, theatre tickets, recycled gold, silver and platinum. Rose gold (yellow gold & copper) is especially e t re e t e s e rt

VIRGO Virgo loves, on everyday

levels, to clean, clear, order and organize. Virgo is my Chiron! Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day cleaning products. Zum cleaning products. Virgo, always gestating a new state of consciousness, hidden away from everyone except for a few. They need book shelves, notebooks, pencil cases & sharpeners, stamps, reading lights, a silver pencil, spa membership, anything about self-improvement, a book called “Just Listen”

by Mark Goulston. And the sound of silence.

LIBRA Art, art and more art. The d t t t t e er rst glance, is beautiful, balanced and harmonious. Flower seeds and bulbs, fruit trees (apricot, lemon), kitchen herb garden, scented candles, mirrors (to see they are the fairest or most handsome), magazine subscriptions (a gift each month), Belgian chocolates, bottle of Fu-Ki Japanese Plum wine, more glass baubles for their already overcrowded Hanukkah bush/Christmas tree. A party. A gossip magazine.

SCORPIO Things deep red, violet, black, fragrant with exotic scents (sandalwood, patchouli, bergamot, myrrh, frankincense & clove). A natural oils diffuser.

From doTerra, the oil called “On Guard. It’s almost the same as Young Living Oils blend called Thieves – they cleanse, purify, heal and the spray form is good

r tr e ds Zand lozenges. Leather gloves, books on warriors, revolutionaries and radicals.

Anything serpentine (from Egypt) or eagle-like. A green scarab ring. Tarot cards.

SAGITTARIUS A home town, walking shoes, staff (several), things that make them laugh (jolly old St. Nick is a Sag), bow & arrow, an archery set with targets & bundles of straw, a new vehicle that goes fast on little gas, a trip to Bali, a (new) camera, visiting a famous photographer, photographs from famous photographers, artisanal foods, a cruise, mineralized waters, a cashmere beret. Wanderlust.

CAPRICORN New shoes, hiking (mountaineering) boots, mountain climbing equipment, clocks, timepieces, watches (old), a surf board, a desk, gardening tools (the best), science sets (for both adults & children), magazines (monthly t r te t r est Smithsonian, The Week). A week or more of rest that goes nowhere, especially not up. A beginning silverware set (knife, fork, spoon) in silver, that can be added to each year. Silver r es ds e t

with lights - light beams, luminosity, radiance, glitter.

A Vespa & a Prius, a Coyote Trickster feather, a Kachina, pieces of sky that fell to earth. Some Aquarians need a new home & some need to travel. A donation toward either. Astrology chart. Music, Fuji water, a helping hand.

PISCES Cashmere socks (cashmere anything), bedroom slippers, shawls, sweaters, scarves for warmth. Aromatherapy kit, fountains of running water, bells, candles (beeswax only), crystals, showerhead er d s r t canaries, a jewelry case, new kitchen makeover. An organized home set in a citrus e d ter s rde st t es of the sleeping Buddha, Mary, Christ & St. Francis of Assisi. A cross of gold to wear (like Laura Ingraham’s).

Community land. A retreat.

A cottage at Findhorn. .

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

She can be reached at risagoodwill@gmail.com.

AQUARIUS Both a microscope and a telescope, to see the small and big pictures. An asteroid named after them, a heavenly star map covering one entire wall in their home, anything

Fresno Public Defender’ s Office Launch Court Reminder Text Message Program Eighth California County to Partner with Innovative Social Justice Software that Reduces Failure to Appear ( FTAs) Incidents and Pretrial Incarceration Instances

By Desert Star Staff FRESNO, CALIFORNIA, -The Fresno Public Defender’s e d tr st t e s justice text messaging communication platform, has announced a partnership to reduce the number of Failure to Appear (FTA) incidents, arrest warrants and technical violations in the county. The partnership employs Uptrust’s innovative communication service, which effectively reduces wasted taxpayer ds r es e e for the county’s attorneys, and decrease the number of incarcerations for certain violations. The partnership is supported by The HeisingSimons Foundation, and is the eighth jurisdiction in California that is using Uptrust’s twoway communication platform.

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provides an innovative way for the Public Defender to aid our e ts d s t red e Failures to Appear in Court,” says Elizabeth Diaz, Fresno County Public Defender. “This technology helps keep people out of jail while also freeing up valuable County resources.”

The text message program reinvents the court reminder system by sending personalized text messages to each public defender client from their assigned public defender. The messages act as reminders related to the defendant’s court hearing dates and other important legal appointments.

Uptrust’s trademarked, communication platform also helps defendants schedule meetings with their attorney.

In the coming months, the platform will be enhanced as Uptrust will roll-out features

that allow attorneys and social-workers to refer their clients to local social services.

To date, Uptrust’s messaging system has reduced FTAs by more than 50 percent in some jurisdictions, with 30 percent of users texting back to their attorney, continuing the correspondence.

The platform provides a communication and reminder tool similar to many modern dentist or doctor appointment applications tailored to the needs of low-income defendants.

Local governments spend more than $9 billion on unnecessary pretrial incarceration, and an additional $1 billion issuing and enforcing FTAs. Further, bench warrants have been shown to become expensive and wasteful December 18, 2019

of both taxpayer and law enforcement’s time and funds. In Fresno County over 5,000 people were arrested for FTAs alone last year.

“FTAs are costly to taxpayers and to the public defender’s time. At the same time, too many people are sitting in jail, who don’t need to be there. Fresno’s public defenders see the value in making a change and we are here to help,” said Jacob Sills, founder of Uptrust. “Together, we can make a change to help those defendant clients better navigate the judicial system and bring about a swift and fair resolution for those clients.”

ABOUT UPTRUST Uptrust is a text messagebased communication and engagement tool helping defendants arrive at court for their scheduled hearings

and other mandatory appointments. By improving the relationship between the criminal justice system and defendants, Uptrust has proved to keep low-income defendants out of jail on bench warrants and technical violations, while also saving attorneys time and reducing the cost to the municipality or county. Uptrust currently is contracted with more than 30 de e der es r d the US, and reaches over 200,000 defendants. Uptrust s e e t r r t supported by the Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, RFK Human Rights, Schmidt Futures and the Heisings d t t s es r s and Northampton, MA. To learn more about Uptrust, visit www.Uptrust.co. www.desertstarweekly.com

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‘Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood’ Now on DVD

Well, dear readers, it’s hard to believe that another e r s ere did it go? Soon this year’s est s e ted for Oscar consideration-and don’t be surprised if Quentin Tarantino’s tribute to Hollywood’s past, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” is

one of the lucky contenders. e st rs e rd DiCaprio and Brad Pitt as TV star Rick Dalton and his stuntman Cliff Booth. The two not only work together professionally, but they are also best buds off-screen as well. Besides doing Dalton’s stunts, Booth also does all

“Road To Glory”

By Desert Star Staff Los Angeles artist and ambassador of creativity, Lauren LoGrasso, has released her music video for her debut single, “Road to Glory” today. LoGrasso is a multi-faceted creative.

She is a podcast host and producer, Singer/Songwriter, creativity/media expert, public speaker, and an actress. She is currently the Executive Producer of Female Content for Cadence13, where she produces the shows such as Lauren Conrad: Asking for a Friend, Girlboss Radio, The Goop Podcast, Meaningful Conversations with Maria Shriver and Yoga Girl: Conversations from the Heart. In addition to her work with Cadence 13, she independently produces and hosts her own podcast, Unleash Your Inner Creative, that has been featured on Apple Podcasts’ New and Noteworthy section over 37 times, is frequently in the top 200 charts in Arts and Self-Improvement, has a solid 5-star review and is one of Anchor.FM’s featured podcasts. On Unleash Your Inner Creative Lauren partakes in compelling and meaningful conversations about life, creativity and rede r re t s with fear, with noted guests such as Bando Co-Founder and CCO Jen Gotch, famed www.desertstarweekly.com

astrologer Jessica Lanyadoo, Summer House Star & noted podcaster, Hannah Berner, bestselling author and manifestation expert Gala Darling, The Buried Life’s Ben Nemtin, relationship expert Rachel DeAlto, and multiplatinum selling artist and songwriter Greg Holden.

“Every now and then, I come across people whom I truly walk out of a conversation with and feel smarter, richer in knowledge, and overall happiness.

One such person is Lauren LoGrasso, a sharp and talented media maven that truly understands and is in tune with your typical media listener, reader, and viewer.” - The Chic LoGrasso has spent the past few years creating content that empowers listeners through telling other people’s stories, and this year decided to take that brave step to tell her own account with the release of her debut single “Road to Glory.” The video, like the song, is a metaphorical representation of Lauren’s journey into living a creative life. She moved to Los Angeles, unsuspecting, open-hearted and pure with stars in her eyes, and end up getting pulled through several dangerous obstacles and villains. The video sees LoGrasso, at times, getting knocked

the star’s driving. Then after hours they go for drinks, eat out or watch TV together.

The time frame is 1969, and Dalton’s Hollywood pad is adjacent to Sharon Tate (Margo Robbie) and Roman Polanski’s home on Cielo Drive.

Early in the movie Charlie Manson (Damon Herriman)

makes a brief appearance.

Later in the story, several members of his Manson clan enter the upscale neighborhood where they have a very close and violent encounter with Dalton, Booth, and Booth’s imposing dog--a real ball biter in every sense of the word.

One of the most endearing se e es t e de s with Dalton talking with a very serious 8-year-old actress (Julia Butters) before their big scene together. She is a little charmer who tells him afterward that he is the best actor she’s ever worked with.

This really touches him deeply.

In another upbeat segment, Sharon Tate goes to the Bruin Theater in est d ere er e Wrecking Crew” is playing.

As you watch her in the dark, she is obviously having a wonderful time watching herself on the big screen.

There is also a fun encounter with Dalton’s agent Marvin Schwarz, played

down by her opponents, but continuing to get back up, and move forward, toward her “Road to Glory.” There was an immense amount of attention paid to every detail in the video, and there is a meaning behind every element. For example, the vibrant colors used in the video each represent a different chakra (aka energy center) of the body. White is neutral/innocence, blue is communication/selfexpression, green is heart/selflove, yellow is self-power and se de e d r e s creativity/healthy boundaries.

“If you’re a Phoenix, then this is the video for you,”

says LoGrasso. “If you’re a dreamer, then this is the video for you. If you’re a human, living with an open, beating heart, despite the

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“Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood” is not a reenactment of the terrible bloodbath of the actual Manson murders. However, there is still a considerable amount e e t e s e es as Manson’s family members come face to face with Dalton, Booth, and Booth’s dog.

“Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood,” Andrew Cooper/ Columbia Pictures” is rated R for language, some graphic violence, drug use, and sexual references. Running time: 2 hours, 41 minutes.

As December winds down to a close, there is plenty to see and do. The upbeat, fairytale musical “Frozen” is playing at the Pantages and Matthew Bourne’s ballet “Swan Lake” is gracing the Ahmanson Theatre stage. So have fun with your family at the theater.

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Target Delivers for Last-Minute Holiday Shoppers

By Desert Star Staff With guests working through their to-do lists in a rush before the holidays, Target is offering last-minute shoppers extended store hours, convenient same-day delivery and pickup options, Guaranteed by Christmas free shipping, curated gift lists and more ways to save now through December 24.

In 2018, more than 60% of holiday shoppers still were making their purchases during the last weeks of December 1. So, as guests scramble to buy this season’s musthave presents or last-minute essentials in preparation for out-of-town guests, Target team members are ready to help them check everything off their lists with ease.

“We know the days

leading up to Christmas can be stressful, and Target is here to make it easier for guests as they wrap up their holiday shopping and prepare to gather with family and friends,” said Rick Gomez, executive vice president and chief marketing and digital er r et t e te ded store hours, multiple same-day pickups and delivery options, Guaranteed by Christmas free shipping and gifts for every budget, guests can count on Target to help get them er t e d s e More Hours to Shop Attention early birds and night owls, Target has you covered with extended store hours to accommodate any shopping schedule. Now through December 23, most Target stores will open at 7

a.m. and close at midnight.

On December 24, most Target stores will begin at 7 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. Guests can check Target.com or the Target app for local store information.

At the Store or to Your Door To pick up an online order for free at a store through December 24: Place same-day Order Pickup orders through Target.com or the Target app, or use the Target app for Drive Up orders, two hours before stores close on Tuesday, December 24. Most stores close at midnight through December 23 and at 10 p.m.

December 24. Most orders are ready within an hour.

To use same-day delivery with Shipt: Place orders for same-day delivery on Target. com or the Target app during

regular Target business hours on Tuesday, December 24.

Delivery times typically are available up until one hour e re st re s rs may vary by location and Shipt Shopper availability. Deliveries are free for Shipt members or $9.99 per order for guests without a Shipt membership.

To get Guaranteed by Christmas free shipping: Place a Target.com order by noon CT on Friday, December 20, and choose “Free Shipping” during checkout to get guaranteed delivery of eligible items (tagged “Guaranteed by Christmas”)

by Tuesday, December 24.

The Perfect Gift for Any Holiday Occasion Holiday parties, family t er s e t exchanges, and more – there’s plenty of occasions to shop for this holiday season. Target is taking care of the hard part – choosing the perfect gift – with more than 20 gift lists created for gadget gurus, green thumbs, creative kids, and more. (And don’t forget Stocking Stuffer ideas for kids, teens, friends, and family.)

Guests also can explore a White Elephant gift list for Target’s fun – and funny – holiday party gifts. Target also offers instant gift-giving options before or even on Christmas Day with gift cards for friends

and loved ones delivered via email or text. The GiftNow feature helps gift-givers shop tens of thousands of items on Target.com and send an e-gift immediately or on a future date. The recipient can accept the gift or swap it for a new size, color or item altogether – all before the gift ships.

Holiday Savings Down to the Last Minute Whether starting the holiday shopping haul now or checking the last few things off their list, Target guests can enjoy a broad range of deals on Target-exclusive brands and more this season.

Guests can visit Target.com/ WeeklyAd now to view details.

Savings for the week beginning December 15 include: Hundreds of toys and video games up to 50% off Up to $300 off select TVs Up to 50% off women’s sweaters Save $60 on As Seen on TV 7-qt. Power XL Air Fryer at $69.99 Gift wrap, bags, bows, tags, tissue and more for $5 and under In addition to these top deals, Target RedCard holders can enjoy saving 5% on all purchases, and new this year, Target Circle members can earn 1% on every purchase to redeem on a future shopping trip.

Looking to Buy a Home? 2020 May Be Your Year

By Desert Star Staff If buying a home is on your near-future to-do list, experts say that 2020 may be a good year to make it happen. Mortgage interest rates are near historic lows, providing you with t e rt t t e a new home purchase at a much lower cost.

According to a new forecast from Freddie Mac, mortgage rates will stay in the 3-4 percent range for all of 2020 and 2021, giving prospective homeowners substantial time to plan their purchase. This, combined

t dest t d solid labor market, makes for good climate to buy a home t ed r te rt e For those who are already e ers re now may be a good idea.

“For those serious about homeownership, today’s sub 4 percent mortgage rates should not be taken for granted,” says Freddie Mac chief economist, Sam Khater.

“For comparative purposes, in 2000, rates averaged eight er e t d t e s t e spiked to 18.5 percent.”

Khater stresses that while mortgage rates are an

essential factor to consider in the home-buying process, there are other important items to think about as well as you lay the groundwork for your purchase. These de ett r de r es your credit score (and taking steps to boost it if necessary) and familiarizing yourself with down payment options. For more information and tools on home buying and homeownership, visit myhome.freddiemac.

Whether you are making the jump from renting to owning, or looking for a home

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Fun and Affordable 2020 Honda Fit Arrives in Showrooms

By Desert Star Staff TORRANCE, Calif., The 2020 Honda Fit arrives in showrooms Dec. 16 as the clear benchmark in the subcompact car category, with unparalleled versatility, premium feature content, fun-to-drive performance, and an available 6-speed manual transmission. Honda Sensing®, standard on EX and EX-L trims, makes Fit one of the most affordable new cars to offer such a comprehensive package of safety and driver-assistive features. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)1 for the 2020 Fit LX with a manual transmission starts at of $16,190, while Fit EX with standard Honda Sensing® starts at $19,060.

For 2020, the Fit lineup starts with the affordable but fun Fit LX and the more aggressively styled Fit Sport, both available with a 6-speed

manual transmission. Fit EX comes standard with Honda Sensing® and an automatic transmission, while Fit EX-L adds leather upholstery and more. For the 2020 model year, Honda Sensing® is no longer available on LX and Sport trims.

All Fit trims are powered by a 1.5-liter direct-injected 4-cylinder i-VTEC™ engine producing peak output of up to 130 horsepower (SAE net) and 114 lb.-ft. of torque (SAE net).

In LX and Sport trims a slickshifting 6-speed manual is standard, with a continuously variable transmission (CVT[2]) e t e s st d rd on EX and EX-L trims. The 2020 Fit carries an EPA fuel economy rating of 29/36/31 mpg (city/highway/combined) [3] for the manual transmission LX, and 33/40/36 mpg for the CVT-equipped LX. The Honda Fit continues to blend fun-to-drive performance

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hope for our patient families in what can be the darkest time of their lives. Watching these tens of thousands of dedicated athletes running for a reason and raising more than $90 million in since the event’s inception reminds us of the power of people of every background to unite together to change the lives of those most vulnerable: our sick children from across the globe,” said Richard Shadyac Jr., President and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “We offer our most heartfelt gratitude to Adam and to all of the devoted St. Jude Heroes, volunteers, partners, safety s ds rters helped make this year’s race weekend the best yet.”

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Tennessee was the top male half marathoner, and set a new half marathon course record with a time of 1:04:20. Rebecca Robinson of Windermere, Cumbria, England was this year’s rst e e r t er with a time of 1:16:17. e rst t r ss t e s e s ssett (female) of Alpharetta, Georgia with a time of 34:29. Shortly after, Owen, a St. Jude patient from Jonesboro, Arkansas s ed t t e Tyler Pasley of Shelbyville, Illinois - 2018’s top 10K s er e d t s e r s with a time of 16:04, while Amber Douglas of Camden, Tennessee crossed as this e rs t e e s er with a time of 21:13.

Since its inception in 2002, St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend has helped raise more than $90 million to support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude: Finding cures. Saving children.

Events like this help ensure no family at St. Jude receives

front-row seats, gives the 2020 Fit unequaled cargo capacity, boasting a class-leading 52.7 cubic-feet of space with the rear seats folded down.

Standard features on all Fit models include rearview camera, liftgate spoiler, auto on-off headlights, LED taillights, Bluetooth®, and a multifunction center console. Fit’s vibrant palette of exterior color consists of seven choices: Orange Fury, Lunar Silver Metallic, Modern Steel Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl, Milano Red, Aegean Blue Metallic, and Platinum White Pearl.

For the latest in-vehicle connectivity experience, Sport models and up include Apple CarPlay® and Android

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Alzheimer’s Association Launches New Health Systems Initiative

By Desert Star Staff CHICAGO, - The Alzheimer’s Association® announced today that it has launched a new health systems initiative aimed at facilitating and enhancing dementia care in the clinical setting. The Alzheimer’s Association is working to engage more than 300 health systems across the country to offer proven solutions for improving health outcomes and more effectively managing the cost of care for people living with dementia.

The new initiative seeks to partner with health systems and clinicians to improve access to timely detection and quality care.

The Alzheimer’s Association has hired 21 regional health systems directors to help increase awareness and utilization of existing Alzheimer’s Association resources, tools, and training aimed at enhancing dementia care in the clinical setting. These regional directors will also solicit feedback from providers to evolve and improve ways the Alzheimer’s Association can support their work.

“Our work with health systems and clinicians is two-fold,” said Joanne Pike r e r r er Alzheimer’s Association. “We want to support providers with strategies and solutions that can ensure quality care for people living with dementia, but we also want to better understand the needs of providers, so we can be an asset in helping them meet the complex care needs of individuals and families affected.”

Individually, the new initiative will work with health systems and clinicians to achieve the following: Improve health outcomes – Facilitate timely and accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and other dementias, improve care management, and prevent complications among older adults with comorbid conditions.

Enhance the clinical experience for people living with dementia and their caregivers – Ensure communication that provides educated answers and wellplanned next steps so that individuals and their families can access care services, e t re s d participate in clinical trials.

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worse, and the costs are much higher,” Pike said. “By working with health systems, we aim to improve both sides of the equation, where people living with dementia get timely, high-quality care, and the cost to the system is lower.”

Alzheimer’s is the most expensive disease in the United States. In 2019, total payments for caring for Americans age 65 and older with Alzheimer’s or other dementias will surpass a quarter of a trillion dollars ($290 billion). Studies have more effectively – Work with health systems and clinicians to shown that early diagnosis enhance disease management and proper management of Alzheimer’s and other following diagnosis, including dementias can improve health strategies that can prevent outcomes and reduce costs. or reduce unnecessary “Dementia care is complex hospitalizations and emergency and expensive,” Pike said. department visits.

“More than 5 million Americans “When dementia care is are living with Alzheimer’s, not managed well, or not at and that number is rising. all, health outcomes are much

We want to work with health systems and clinicians to meet this growing demand by ensuring people living with dementia have high-quality, patient-centered care and that their care is managed e e t d st e e t e The Alzheimer’s Association offers a variety of resources to support health systems and clinicians throughout the disease continuum, including early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and other dementias, management of these conditions, and care planning and support services following a diagnosis.

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MUSIC

BY ROBERT KINSLER

Long-awaited Masterworks Cap Stellar 2019

album and is comprised of two de e ed rts t e rst half is dubbed “Sunrise” while the last half is “Sunset”) it does play out over a single audio CD ds e s d erse e d Artist: Coldplay s s d t e d s er Title: Everyday Life keyboardist Chris Martin, (Atlantic/Parlophone) guitarist Jonny Buckland, You might like if you enjoy: bassist Guy Berryman, Coldplay, U2, Doves Tell me more: As seems to drummer Will Champion) be the case every time Coldplay looking at the joy and beauty of life, as well as the ugliness releases a new album, there and challenges of everyday has been plenty of dissension life across the 53+ minutes and debate among fans about of music. The expansive whether the British band’s soundscape extends from the long-awaited album “Everyday instrumental opener “Sunrise,” Life” merits its ambitions. This inspired “Church,” intimate s e s er r “Daddy” and gospel-adorned believes the 16-track album “BrokEn” to driving horn delivers on the four-year wait section-bolstered “Arabesque” (Coldplay’s previous studio LP e r e t e rst t e “A Head Full of Dreams” was re rd e r e ed s released back in December meditative “Èkó,” gentle “Old 2015). Although Coldplay’s Friends” and resplendent eighth studio disc “Everyday “Champion of the World” are e es s e t ree r s est rt sts are back with essential new collections that should be on every rock music lover’s list.

among the impressive tracks on the last half of the LP. The band’s daring arrangements, nuanced performances and use of guest players and singers only escalate the magic of “Everyday Life.” lnformation: Coldplay.com.

Artist: The Who Title: WHO (Interscope) You might like if you enjoy: The Who, Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend Tell me more: Anyone fearing that 2006’s less-thanperfect album “Endless Wire” t e e s length artistic statement needs to hear the band’s eponymous 12th studio album released earlier this month. “WHO” is the band’s best album since 1982’s “It’s Hard,” and is remarkable on every level – in fact it is one of the best albums of 2019.

Roger Daltrey’s lead vocals

sound fantastic and the tracks explode musically in support of the inspired arrangements ds r r s t r st s er Pete Townshend, drummer Zak Starkey, and other musicians on the disc (notably keyboardist Benmont Tench who guests on three tracks) are locked in everywhere. This being a Who album, there are plenty er r ers d re e t e turns. “All This Music Must Fade,” “Detour,” “Rockin’ In Rage,” and the mid-tempo “Hero Ground Zero” explode t e er ste t e s searching “Beads On One String” the lush “Street Song” and sweeping “Break The News” are absolutely beautiful.

The jazz-tinged “She Rocked My World” is among the more experimental material on the disc. A deluxe edition of the album available at Target stores includes three must-hear bonus tr s s s re “Got Nothing to Prove,” “Danny and My Ponies”) that augment a brilliant release.

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Artist: Simple Minds Title: Live in the City of Angels – deluxe edition (BMG) You might like if you enjoy: U2, Coldplay, Big Country Tell me more: Even casual

fans of Scottish rockers Simple Minds will love the deluxe edition of “Live in the City of Angels,” a 4-disc audio collection recorded during the band’s 2018 North er r e rst t discs features the band’s fulllength concert captured at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles on Oct. 24, 2018.

Fans of Simple Minds’ enduring ‘80s hits (“Don’t You Forget About Me,” “Alive and Kicking,” “Sanctify Yourself”) get all those songs delivered with power and force, as well as deep cuts and brilliant new material (particularly “The Signal and the Noise,” “Dirty Old Town” and “Walk Between Worlds”).

Founding members singer Jim Kerr and guitarist Charlie Burchill are joined by a talented cast of musicians and backing singer Sarah Brown in bringing the wealth and range of songs to live via the recording, which is one of the best-sounding concert recordings this writer has ever heard. Discs 3 and 4 feature a myriad of bonus tracks recorded at various s d e s d re e rs s my favorite is a fantastic take on the Call’s 1989 hit single “Let the Day Begin.”

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Wreaths Across America: Missourians Step Up to Honor Fallen Vets

Some 1.8 million wreaths were placed at the tombstones of fallen veterans during Wreaths Across America ceremonies in 2018. (U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command)

By Desert Star Staff JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – During the busy holiday season, hundreds of Missourians will pause to remember fallen veterans as part of a national event.

On “Wreaths Across America Day” tomorrow, volunteers in all 50 states will place wreaths on veterans’ headstones at more than 1,600 locations. Eleven www.desertstarweekly.com

ceremonies are planned in Missouri, including at Higginsville Veterans Cemetery.

David Meyer – director of American Legion Riders 258 – is organizing the event, which he says brings joy to veterans’ families, who sometimes feel t e r ed es s r es have been forgotten.

“For the family members, they are just so happy,” says Meyer. “It’s predominantly

widows and the children of

the veterans – they’re really enthused that somebody is thinking about their loved one. They see a lot of hope that their loved one is always going to be remembered.”

Wreaths Across America started in the early 1990s, with 5,000 wreaths placed at Arlington National Cemetery.

In 2018, nearly 1.8 million wreaths were placed, each with the name of a veteran spoken aloud.

At Higginsville Veterans Cemetery, Director Carita Trent says they have roughly 2,900 re t s r t e rst t e will cover the entire cemetery.

“We’re always taking donations for wreaths,” says Trent. “This year we were able to get every grave site

covered, but, you know, we’re always taking donations for next year already. So that way, we continue getting every grave site covered.”

The mission of Wreaths Across America is “Remember, Honor and Teach,” and Meyer notes Missourians from all walks of life and all ages are encouraged to participate.

“The youth programs like FFA, and 4H and the Scouts, they’re really interested in participating,” says Meyer.

“This is one way that they can really show their patriotism to the people that were willing to et t t te s r e e r re r d a local event online at ‘wreathsacrossamerica.org.’

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Tips for a Stress-Free Tax Season

By Desert Star Staff Taxes are an unavoidable fact of life. Unfortunately, they can be somewhat overwhelming, which can cause people to put the task off and miss the

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Trump Admin. OKs Fracking, Drilling on 1 Million Acres in CA

By Desert Star Staff VENTURA COUNTY, Calif.

– The Trump administration rsd t t e step to allow oil and gas drilling on more than 1 million acres of federal public land on California’s central coast and San Joaquin Valley, des te d comment in opposition.

The Bureau of Land Management will now allow new lease sales in 2020 on land that stretches

across Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare and Ventura counties.

Rebecca August, director of advocacy for the Santa Barbarabased group Los Padres ForestWatch, calls fracking “a very toxic process.”

“Fracking certainly causes impacts to local water supplies, to air quality,” she states. “There’s a lot ss ted tr tr

There’s toxic chemicals that are known to cause cancer, that can be forced through water supplies.”

August also complains that fracking wastewater creates a disposal issue and notes the drill sites emit methane, a potent greenhouse gas linked to climate change.

The BLM’s environmental impact study declared that fracking will pose s t ts t wildlife, water, public health

or the environment.

The BLM had not approved a new oil or gas lease in California since 2013, when a judge ruled that prior leases had violated federal environmental law.

August says the oil in that area poses a particular threat to air quality.

“And the Central Coast is home to some of the dirtiest oil – most fossil-fuelintensive, carbon-intensive oil, you know – that there

is,” she points out. “And that generally requires a good de re e e t dt t causes a lot of emissions.” se r te e the BLM opened up more than 725,000 additional acres to drilling around the Monterey area in October.

Conservation groups are already suing over that decision, and are expected to challenge these new lease sales in court as well.

Seasonal Affective Disorder: Much More Than Holiday Blues

By Desert Star Staff The winter solstice is nearly upon us, and for hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans, the shorter days and falling temperatures can trigger Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD. As a clinical psychologist who treats SAD, Sally Weinstein from the University of Illinois at Chicago explains the symptoms can be distressing, and include a lack of interest in daily activities, feeling moody, sad or anxious, fatigue, overeating and weight gain.

She notes that while the onset of the holiday season coincides with the onset of SAD symptoms, it’s not the cause.

“There’s a myth the holidays are associated with the highest rate of suicide or attempted suicide,” she says. “In reality, completed suicide rates are lowest during the holiday period because although there’s a lot of stress, there’s also a lot of protective

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To be diagnosed with SAD, a person must meet the full criteria for depression for two consecutive years.

Weinstein recommends anyone who suspects he or she might be affected to consult a primary care doctor, and discuss treatment options, which can include the use of light therapy or cognitive behavioral therapy.

Weinstein says following what she calls the four tenets of wellness can reduce symptoms of SAD and re e e r e er e during the winter months.

“Making sure you have a consistent daily routine, that you’re getting exercise, that you’re following a moderate and balanced diet and that you continue to be around social support,” she explains.

“Those are the four things that always help with our wellness, and are even more important during these winter months.”

Women are four times more likely than men to be diagnosed with Seasonal Affective Disorder.

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can do to help with that.”

Seasonal Affective Disorder affects roughly 5% of all adults in the country, and women are diagnosed four times more often than men. People with a family history of depression are at increased risk. www.desertstarweekly.com

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Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registr t e ed t tr s t der t e t t s business name(s) listed above on 04/15/2018. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed MARY- -ESCAMILLA. s st te e t s ed t t e t er Riverside County on NOVEMBER 27, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201915615. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish December 18, 25, 2019, January 1, 8, 2020 DSW19-1342 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JEANE MARIE O’BRIEN CASE NO. e rs e e r es red t rs contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both JEANE MARIE O’BRIEN. A PETITION FOR PROs ee ed et t er & DOREEN L. HOLCOMB. in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JAMES R CULLY & DOREEN L. HOLCOMB be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person es e t t t e et t ds s d cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: JANURARY 17, 2020 at 8:45AM in Dept.

PS3 located at 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and st te r e t s r e r tte e t s t the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, st e r t t e rt d copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months r t e d te rst ss e etters t e er ers re rese t t e s de ed se t of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California t e e e t t e rt you are a person interested in the estate, you may e t t e rt e est r e t e r t e e t r d r s of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: James R cully & Doreen L Holcomb, 12875 Redbud Rd, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 (760) 610-9784 (760) 770-9090 Publish December 11, 18, 25, 2019. DSW19-1337 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. PSC1908456, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. ed et t t this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: REBECCA ROSE DEHRING to Proposed Name: REBECCA ROSE WAKEFIELD. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes des r ed e st e r tte e t t t 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 r tte e t st e ed t e rt grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: JANUARY 17, 2020 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: PS4. The address of the court is: 505 S. BUENA VISTA RM. 201, CORONA, CA 92882 County of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): DESERT STAR WEEKLY 13279 Palm Drive Suite 5, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Dated: November 19, 2019, Judge of the Superior Court, Publish November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2019.

DSW19-1324 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. COC 1912406, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 505 S BUENA VISTA RM. 201, CORONA, CA 92882, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. ed et t t t s rt for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: DANIEL LEE GALLEGO to Proposed Name: DANIEL LEE VALDEZ. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting t t e e es des r ed e st e 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 e r ted r tte e t st e ed the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: JANUARY 15, 2020 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: C2. The address of the court is: 505 S. BUENA VISTA RM. 201, CORONA, CA 92882 County of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): DESERT STAR WEEKLY 13279 Palm Drive Suite 5, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Dated: November 19, 2019, Judge of the Superior Court, Publish November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2019.

DSW19-1318 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS 3:10 TO YUMA EXPRESS, 10341 PALM DRIVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: JOSEPH-SCHULER., 10341 PALM DRIVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not begun to transact s ess der t e t t s s ess e s sted above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed JOSEPH- -SCHULs st te e t s ed t t e t er of Riverside County on DECEMBER 12, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201916158. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE)., December 18, 25, 2019 January 1, 8, 2020. DSW19-1343 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS PRO EQUIPMENT, 72374 RAMON RD, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276. Riverside County.

Full name of registrant: MARY- -ESCAMILLA, 72374 RAMON RD., THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS KARA WAHLIN COUNSELING SERVICES, 78060 CALLE ESTADO STE. 8, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: KARA LUDMILLA WAHLIN, 74254 ASTER DR., PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact der t e t t s s ess e s sted e 7/1/19. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed KARA LUDMILLA s st te e t s ed t t e t Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMBER 4, 2019.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201915786. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish December 18, 25, 2019, January 1, 8, 2020 DSW19-1341

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS TYLER 52 ASSOCIATES, LLC, 77-933 LAS MONTANAS RD, STE 101, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: TYLER 52 ASSOCIATES, LLC, 77-933 LAS MONTANAS RD, STE 101, PALM DESERT, CA 92211/ CA. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant commenced to transact der t e t t s s ess e s sted e on 9/17/2009. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed DAVID (B) BRUCE TURNER, MANAGING MEMBER. s st te e t s ed t t e t er Riverside County on NOVEMBER 27, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201915591. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish December 18, 25, 2019, January 1, 8, 2020 DSW19-1339 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS COMMUNITY HOUSING COUNCIL, 77-933 LAS MONTANAS RD, STE 101, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: COMMUNITY HOUSING COUNCIL, 77-933 LAS MONTANAS RD, STE 101, PALM DESERT, CA 92211/CA. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact der t e t t s s ess e s sted e 2009. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed DAVID (B) BRUCE TURNER-PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 27, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201915592. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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December 18, 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE

EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE).

Publish December 18, 25, 2019, January 1, 8, 2020 DSW19-1338 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS MADISON 58 PARTNERS, LLC, 77-933 LAS MONTANAS RD, STE 101, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: MADISON 58 PARTNERS, LLC, 77-933 LAS MONTANAS RD, STE 101, PALM DESERT, CA 92211/ CA. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant commenced to transact der t e t t s s ess e s sted e on 8/24/2009. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed DAVID (B) BRUCE TURNER, MANAGING MEMBER. s st te e t s ed t t e t er Riverside County on NOVEMBER 27, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201915595. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish December 18, 25, 2019, January 1, 8, 2020 DSW19-1336

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DESERT, CA 92211/CA. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/1/1998. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed DAVID (B) BRUCE TURNER-PRESIDENT. s st te e t s ed t t e t er Riverside County on NOVEMBER 27, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201915596. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish December 18, 25, 2019, January 1, 8, 2020 DSW19-1335

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF e ttious business name(s) HIDDEN SPRINGS COUNTRY CLUB, 15500 BUBBLING WELLS, ROAD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. RIVERSIDE COUNTY. Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): BUBBLING WELLS PROPERTIES, LLC, 385 CLINTON ST., COSTA MESA, CA 92626/CA. This business is conducted e tt s s ess e s re erred t e s ed Riverside County on: 03/28/18. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Signed: NORTON S. KARNO, TRUSTEE OF THE CAROLYN ARTIS TRUST AGREEMENT DATED s st te e t s ed t the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE on DECEMBER 3, 2019 File No. R-201804481.

FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- Publish December 18, 25, 2019, January 1, 8, NESS AS COACHELLA VALLEY ENGINEERS, 2020 DSW19-1334 INC., 77-933 LAS MONTANAS RD, STE 101, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Riverside County. Full name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE of registrant: COACHELLA VALLEY ENGINEERS, FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIINC., 77-933 LAS MONTANAS RD, STE 101, PALM NESS AS GET FIT COACHING, 37357 VALLEY

AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS R.IZZO STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS, 19501 DIAMOND AVE, SKY VALLEY, CA ers de t MIRAGE, CA 92270. Full name of registrant: ELLIET DAVIS RIZZO, 13325 QUINTA WAY, DESERT RIZZO, 19501 DIAMOND AVE, SKY VALLEY, CA 92241. Business is conducted by CO-PARTNERS. Registrant has not begun to transact business der t e t t s s ess e s sted e I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed ELLIET DAVIS RIZZO. s st te e t s ed t t e t er Riverside County on NOVEMBER 6, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201914810. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE)., November 13, 20, 27, December 4, 2019, December 18, 25, 2019, January 1, 8, 2020. DSW19-1304 AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS HEALING SANDS MOBILE HOME & RV PARK, 18025 LANGLOIS ROAD, DESers de t 3511 DEL PASO ROAD, SUITE 160, ROOM 240, SACRAMENTO, CA 95835. Full name of registrant: TAMARISK MOBILE HOME AND RV PARK, LLC, 3511 DEL PASO RD, SUITE 160, ROOM 240, SACRAMENTO, CA 95835/CALIFORNIA. Business is conducted by LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business der t e t t s s ess e s sted e I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) SIGNED: JOHN ALEXANDER MCs st te e t s ed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on OCTOBER 21, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201914171. 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).

November 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019, December 18, 25, 2019, January 1, 8, 2020 DSW19-1301 AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS J & R ANIMAL EXPEDITORS LLC, 53455 AVENIDA ALVARADO, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: J & R ANIMAL EXPEDITORS LLC, 53455 AVENIDA ALVARADO, LA QUINTA, CA 92253/CA. Business is conducted by LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under t e t t s s ess e s sted e de re that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed JAMES LAVERNE BREITIGAN JR. s st te e t s ed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on OCTOBER 28, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201914459. 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).

November 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019, December 18, 25, 2019, January 1, 8, 2020 DSW19-1300 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIKNEUER ACCOUNTING, 45120 DESERT HILLS COURT, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Riverside County.

Full name of registrant: BRYANNA LEAH KNEUER, 45120 DESERT HILLS COURT, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not begun to transact business der t e t t s s ess e s sted e I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed BRYANNA LEAH KNEUER. s st te e t s ed t t e t er Riverside County on DECEMBER 3, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201915732. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE)., December 18, 25, 2019 January 1, 8, 2020. DSW19-1340

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SPRING WAY, MURRIETA, CA 92563. Riverside t CA 92563. Full name of registrant: JASMINE NICOLE MORROW, 37357 VALLEY SPRING WAY, MURRIETA, CA 92563. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact der t e t t s s ess e s sted e on 10/25/2019. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed JASMINE s st te e t s ed t the County Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMBER 05, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201915902. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE).

Publish December 11, 18, 25, 2019, January 1, 2020 DSW19-1333 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS FRANKLIN MARKET LIQUOR, 31570 SAN LUIS REY DR, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. ers de t HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Full name of registrant: DHESI & MAAN ENTERPRISES INC., 31570 SAN LUIS REY, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234/CA. Business is conducted by CORPORATION. Registrant has not begun to transact business under the t t s s ess e s sted e de re that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed KULVIR - - KAUR, CEO. s st te e t s ed t t e t er Riverside County on NOVEMBER 25, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201915518. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE)., December 11, 18, 25, 2019 January 1, 2020. DSW19-1331 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS FITNESS & REJUVENATION, LLC, 72624 EL PASEO SUITE B-6, PALM DESERT, CA 92260.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: FITNESS & REJUVENATION, LLC, 10975 CHRISTINE WAY, TUJUNGA, CA 91042/CA. Business is conducted

by LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the t t s s ess e s sted e de re that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed ERNEST SIERRA CARTWRIGHT. s st te e t s ed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 22, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201915483. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). December 11, 18, 25, 2019 January 1, 2020 DSW19-1330 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI19024 RUPPERT STREET, PALM SPRINGS, CA ers de t D412, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Full name of registrant: FORTE M&D, INC., 19024 RUPPERT STREET, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262/ CA. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet begun to transact under the t t s s ess e s sted e de re 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) KELLILYNN CLARK, SECRETARY. s st te e t s ed t t e t er Riverside County on DECEMBER 02, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201915697. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE

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OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish December 11, 18, 25, 2019 January 1, 2020 DSW19-1329 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ELUXUS ESTATES, 69930 CALIFORNIA 111 SUITE 201H, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ELUXUS ESTATES LLC, 69930 CALIFORNIA 111 SUITE 201H, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270/CA. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant has not yet begun to transact under the t t s s ess e s sted e de re 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) SERGIO- -NAJERA, MANAGING MEMBER. s st te e t s ed t t e t er Riverside County on NOVEMBER 06, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201914807. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019 DSW19-1327 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: SHAWARMA HOUSE, 555 S. PALM CANYON DR., PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: MAHMOUD JAMEEL ALZAYAT, 3601 N. SUNRISE WAY #1331, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun t tr s t der t e t t s s ess es listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) MAHMOUD JAMEEL s st te e t s ed t t e t Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 26, 2019.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201915582. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019 DSW19-1325 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: INDIA OVEN RESTAURANT, 35875 DATE PALM DR UNIT D8, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA ers de t e re str t INDIA OVEN RESTAURANT, 35875 DATE PALM DR UNIT D8, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234/CA. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant s t et e t tr s t der t e t t s business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) HARMESH KUMAR KAUSHAL, PRESIDENT. s st te e t s ed t t e t er Riverside County on NOVEMBER 25, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201915493. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019 DSW19-1322

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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) DANIEL- -VEGA. s st te e t s ed t t e t er Riverside County on NOVEMBER 26, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201915560. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019 DSW19-1321 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: EVIG, 72862 PARKVIEW DR, PALM ers de t 2561, BORREGO SPRINGS, CA 92004. Full name of registrant: JESSICA BURRELL APPELO, 72862 PARKVIEW DR, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant s t et e t tr s t der t e t t s business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) JESs st te e t s ed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 22, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201915467. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE).

Publish November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2019 DSW19-1320 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: MILLERS DRIVING ACADEMY, 67696 RAMON ROAD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County Full name of registrant: ERNESTO- -VASQUEZ, 41279 KELLER COURT, INDIO, CA 92203. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact der t e t t s s ess e s sted e 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) ERNESTO- -VASQUEZ. s st te e t s ed t t e t er Riverside County on NOVEMBER 22, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201915470. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2019 DSW19-1319 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS R.C.P.M. GROUP, 120 WEST ARENAS ROAD, SUITE SF2, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262.

Riverside County Full name of registrant: JOANNE LEAH PERAULT, 790 WEST PANORAMA ROAD, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact der t e t t s s ess e s sted e 11/06/0218/. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed JOANNE LEAH s st te e t s ed t t e t Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 08, 2019.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201914920. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2019 DSW19-1317

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ELEMENT LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS, 15017 VIA QUEDO, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA ers de t e re str t DANIEL- -VEGA, 15017 VIA QUEDO, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun t tr s t der t e t t s s ess e s FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE listed above. I declare that all the information in this FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI-

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NESS AS: SHINING WHITE DOVE FOUNDATION, 73-726 ALESSANDRA DR., STE., 203, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Riverside County Full name of registrant: NORA DARLENE MAGNUSON MAZZONI, 74058 CATALINA WAY, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact under the t t s s ess e s sted e de re that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed NORA DARLENE MAGNUSON s st te e t s ed t t e t Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 18, 2019.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201915253. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2019 DSW19-1315 Trustee Sale No. RYAN CLARK, Title Order No. 2007848-05 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE, YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/13/2017. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01/03/2020 at 09:00 AM, Ronald Appel, Esq., as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 09/15/2017, s str e t re rds t e e t e e rder ers de t California, executed by: PHIL ANTHROPY HOUSE, AS TRUSTOR, FOR RYAN CLARK BENEFICIARY , will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings ss t rs s s e ed se t 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this State. The sale will be held by the duly appointed Trustee as shown below, of all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. 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, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

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Place of Sale: At the Front Entrance of the former Corona Police Department at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882. Commonly known as: 43321 PORT MARIA DRIVE, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203 APN: 609-373-001-3, Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $162,400.00 (estimated) The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold in an “as is” condition, without any covenant or warranty, express or implied. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BUYERS: 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 e r tte s r e e t er 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 t es t e rt ee e e r tr stee r Court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The Law requires that information about the trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-573-4090 for information regarding the trustee’s sale. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately available. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. DATED: 12/04/2019, Ronald Appel,

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Esq. Substituted Trustee, 2522 Chambers Road, Tustin, CA 92780, (714) 573-4090, attorneyrappel@gmail.com,350032, 12/11/2019, 12/18/2019, 12/25/2019. DSW19-1332 T.S. No. 081579-CA APN: 694-100-003-3 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 4/19/2007.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 1/7/2020 at 3:00 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 4/26/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0282081, e e rds t e e the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: JEAN GUY PELLETIER, AND LIZETTE G. PELLETIER, AS TRUSTEES OF THE JEAN GUY PELLETIER AND LIZETTE G. PELLETIER REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST 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: LOT 26 OF TRACT NO. 16293 AS SHOWN BY MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 116 PAGES 51 THROUGH 56 OF MAPS, RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 74691 SWEETWELL RD THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276 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: $279,361.81 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. e e e r der s d eed r st eret re 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 r ert t t t e t re rder s e 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 rt ee e e r tr stee r rt rs t 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 s t e e er assigned to this case 081579-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not ed te e re e ted t e te e e r tion or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117. Publish December 4, 11, 18, 2019. DSW19-1323

“Ben Costello’s Company B–On The Air!” Cast at Theatre 29

By Desert Star Staff It has been over a decade since Morongo Basin audiences experienced one of the very unique “Company-B”

shows written and directed by Yucca Valley Actor, Comedian, Director, Producer, and Author Ben Costello. Now the crowdfavorite piece of Morongo Basin

entertainment history is opening the Theatre 29 2020 Season Writer and director Costello has cast 20 singers and actors for this tribute to the golden age of radio and USO s rt r d t s Babrowski will join Costello to reprise the roles of the comedy team “Slats Smith and Wilbur Brown” they’ve played to the delight of local audiences for over 30 years.

Radio announcer/host Sammy Edwards will be played by Dennis “Easy” Boos. Singers in the style of Frank Sinatra, Kate Smith, Bing Crosby, the Andrew Sisters, and Peggy Lee, are Robert Allen (Charles Harvey) Angela Grant (Janeen Duff) and Peggy Ross (Britney Vachon-LaGuardia. The female quintet is made up of Sarabeth

Matilsky, Jayme Bateman, Patricia Zuniga, Britney VachonLaGuardia, and Anna Carnes.

Channeling some wellknown denizens of the Golden Age are Kathryn Ferguson as Ruby Powell in the style of Mae West and Joe Rego as Julius in the style of Groucho Marx.

The Husband and wife team of Dan and Fran Powers is Scott Clinkscales, and Anna Carnes and the Child actors Candy Martin and Billy Wayne are played by real-life brother and sister Gabe and Carly Bateman.

Rounding out the cast are Showrunner Rosie Silvers (Karen Korcha) and the director Roger (Cole Subriar).

“Company B – On the Air!” will run for two weekends only, running January 10 through January 19, Friday,

and Saturdays at 7:00 pm and Sunday Matinees at 2:30 pm. Tickets are available now online at www.theatre29.org or by calling the Theatre 29 e t Tickets are $15.00 for Adults, $12.00 for seniors and military, and $10.00 for Students with ID and children under 12.

The Opening Night Gala will be hosted by the Yucca Valley Soroptimist Club, Tickets are available through any Yucca Valley Soroptimist member and at the Z107.7 Studios in Joshua Tree.

Theatre 29 is an allvolunteer Community Theater organization located at 73637 Sullivan Road in the City of Twentynine Palms. For more information, call 760-361-4151.

2019’s Neediest Cities – WalletHub Study

By Desert Star Staff With the giving season re d s t e se ess and 11.8 percent of our fellow Americans in poverty and half a million homeless, t e ers e e s te WalletHub followed up on its report on the Most Charitable States with an in-depth look at 2019’s Neediest Cities as well as accompanying videos.

Hoping to inspire goodwill toward the less fortunate, WalletHub compared more than 180 U.S. cities across 28 key metrics to determine where Americans are most economically disadvantaged.

The data set ranges from child poverty rate to food-insecurity rate to uninsured rate.

Neediest Cities 1. Detroit, MI 2. Cleveland, OH 3. New Orleans, LA 4. Brownsville, TX 5. Jackson, MS

6. Newark, NJ 7. St. Louis, MO 8. Philadelphia, PA 9. Memphis, TN 11. Atlanta, GA 12. Los Angeles, CA 13. Gulfport, MS 14. Baltimore, MD 15. Indianapolis, IN 16. Fresno, CA 17. Richmond, VA 18. Augusta, GA 19. Shreveport, LA 20. San Bernardino, CA

Key Stats Fremont, California, has the lowest child poverty rate, 3.90 percent, which is 14 times lower than in Detroit, the city with the highest at 54.50 percent.

Pearl City, Hawaii, has the lowest adult poverty rate, 4.03 percent, which is eight times lower than in Detroit, the city with the highest at 32.30 percent.

Overland Park, Kansas,

has the fewest homeless persons (per 1,000 residents), 0.29, which is 47.9 times fewer than in Fresno, California, the city with the most at 13.88.

South Burlington, Vermont, has the lowest unemployment rate, 1.50

percent, which is 7.4 times lower than in Detroit, the city with the highest at 11.10 percent.

Pearl City, Hawaii, has the lowest share of uninsured residents, 2.80 percent, which is 11.4 times lower than in Brownsville,

Texas, the city with the highest at 31.90 percent.

To view the full report and your city’s rank, please visit: https://wallethub. com/edu/cities-withthe-highest-and-lowestpopulation-in-need/8795/ Source: Diana Polk

Ways for Families to Enjoy A Stress-Less Holiday Season

By Desert Star Staff The holiday season can be a time of celebration and making memories, but for busy families, the pressure to keep up with a hectic schedule and preparations can create stress and anxiety. That’s why Fidelis Care and The Strong museum

President for Education at The Strong museum, offer the following tips for families: Plan Ahead: Keep a family calendar and prioritize family activities. Knowing the events and gatherings you’ll attend ahead of time will help keep your family on track.

It’s OK to say no: You don’t have to do it all or attend every t er e e e t from some quiet time at home. t e t eet treats and extra sugary holiday snacks will be in high demand during the holidays – and although kids will indulge, try to offset some of the junk re te t er e family by focusing on what food by packing healthy simple strategies to help families is really important,” she said. snacks while out shopping or stress less this December.

“Prioritize family activities at plan healthy family dinners at According to Dr. Lisa home, build in downtime for the home whenever possible.

Moreno, Fidelis Care kids, make time for yourself, et d e Pediatrician, the key is focusing and remember to enjoy the How you approach this holiday on the things that matter. “You moments that matter.” se s e e r ds can make the holiday season Dr. Moreno and Debbie Be sure to set aside some time more enjoyable for the whole McCoy, Assistant Vice for the activities you enjoy.

e e er t a game night—where children and adults can choose their favorite card and board games— and be sure to get outside for some active play, whether sledding or snow sculpting (or e e re d s t with safety in mind, of course).

“Play is not just for fun, it’s critical to emotional health and development,” added McCoy. “When schedules get busy over the holidays, remember to make time to play together as a family. Playing together can allow for building stronger family relationships, making memories, relieving stress, and experiencing joy.”

It’s important to remember what the holiday season is really about. With less stress, the holidays can be more enjoyable. There are many things to focus on during this time, but the most important thing to focus on is having fun.

Ronaldo feels the love from girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez

By Desert Star Staff Cristiano Ronaldo was given the seal of approval from girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez as the Juventus number seven scored twice to get his team back to winnings way in Serie A on Sunday.

Aiming to bounce back r t e r rst de e t the season to Lazio last weekend, Ronaldo was on t r et t t s rt rst s es r e st e ran out 3-1 winners at home against struggling Udinese.

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e rst t se rr ed the 9th minute as strike partner Paulo Dybala failed to bring the ball under control inside the Udinese box, allowing it to fall into the path of the onrushing Ronaldo, who did well to dig the ball out of his feet and stab the ball into the bottom corner of the net.

Ronaldo performed his trademark ‘Si!’ celebration before saluting the Allianz Stadium stands, getting a thumbs-up from stunning partner Rodriguez as she

turned out to watch her man bag what were his 10th and 11th club goals in 19 games in the current campaign.

Things got even better for Juve when Leonardo Bonucci nodded in after a corner on the stroke of half-time.

Ronaldo failed to complete his hat-trick in the second half as Udinese pulled a late consolation back through Ignacio Pussetto, meaning goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, 41, was denied a clean sheet in his 700th club career December 18, 2019

game and 515th appearance for the Bianconeri.

The win returned Juventus

to the top of Serie A, one point ahead of Inter Milan, who travel to Fiorentina later on Sunday. www.desertstarweekly.com

Matthew Bourne’s Legendary Ballet Swan Lake Returns To LAs Ahmanson Theatre

By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic Member American Theatre Critics Association Opening nights in the theatre be they musicals, comedies, dramas, opera’s, or in this case, the world famous Tchaikovsky “Swan Lake” ballet, are always eagerly awaited. On opening night the air in the Ahmanson auditorium fairly crackled with electricity in anticipation waiting for the curtain to rise. When it did, a silence fell over the audience and the magic and thrall of the production swept through the audience of 2000 tr s ed d r t tr s Internationally acclaimed Director/Choreographer Matthew Bourne returned to Los Angeles on December 5th with a reinvigorated and a brilliantly reimagined production of his most celebrated work that originally burst onto London’s Saddler e s st e t the world of ballet by storm.

The iconic Tchaikovsky ballet production traditionally had been staged by female corps de ballet companies. In Bourne’s audacious version of twenty-four years ago, his production featured an allmale company of dancers.

The production received raves from the London newspapers the next day causing a sensation within the world of ballet. And, as they say, the rest is history.

Bourne’s 2019 directorial vision, once again features an all-male company of dancers to perform Russian composer Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s fairytale story of a troubled

Russian prince, who in Bourne’s version falls in love with a male Swan. What the movie “The Red Shoes” did for ballet, Bourne’s “Swan Lake” production does for ballet-oriented stage r d t s t s st t t sensational in its originality.

This was my second viewing of Bourne’s triumphant “Swan Lake” ballet. This 2019 version is like a breath of fresh air, and is just as engaging, and sublimely er r ed s e rst s his production a decade or so ago. With no disrespect to the original version, I feel the 2019 production is more richly textured and more creatively executed by Bourne with his new company of young dancers. This new company is listed as a “New Adventures production”.

Fans no doubt will discuss, debate, and evaluate both past and present versions of Bourne’s “Swan Lake” production for years.

His genius lies in his boldness, audacity and a willingness to think outside the traditional ballet box. Ballet, as an art form has been with us since its beginning in 15th century Italy. It has served society well as an art form to be enjoyed and appreciated, thanks to the artistry and talent of the performers over the centuries. During the 20th century, stars such as Rudolph Nureyev, and Mikhail Baryshnikov, had the talent and charisma to attract new audiences – both men and women - to the ballet art form.

For example, the output of Bourne’s 21st century ballet canon alone includes: “Play Without Words” (2002) “Edward Scissorhands”

Will Bozier (center) and company in Matthew Bourne’s “Swan Lake” Photo by Craig Schwartz e er

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order. Alas, every household (I checked my watch). can’t be as fortunate.

However, I wouldn’t wait r ee Enough, however, too long to purchase tickets.

Beauty” (2012), and “The cannot be said in praising Once word of mouth gets ed es e this ensemble. These around, “Swan Lake” will one validating his many young, gifted, energetic and become a very hot ticket event worldwide accolades and dedicated dancers are the to see in Los Angeles. If this awards both from fans and backbone that this production superb production catches on his contemporaries within also relies on. Dance with regular legitimate theatre the arts community. companies worldwide depend audiences, there’s no telling His latest version now on similar “rocks” upon which where the future of ballet on stage of the Ahmanson productions either succeed and/or dance productions, Theatre, in downtown Los or fail. Without them “ballet” in general, will lead. GameAngeles, boasts a company would be just a series of changing “Hamilton” debut of 38 performers - both dance recitals performed by only four years ago. Now men and women - who two, perhaps, three glittering gifted young theatre and will rotate both principal, world class artists in solo or in ballet professionals, along supporting and ensemble roles pas de deux performances. with playwrights, directors throughout the limited run.

The beautifully performed and performers moving The principal cast I breathtaking sequences into positions of power and saw perform on opening involving the ‘company of e e ts st t night includes an absolutely swans’ are almost Mozartian changes in subject matter spellbinding, gravity-defying, in their precision, graceful and presentations are coming astonishing, performance e e ts d st down the pike. Welcome

by Will Bozier as the Swan especially in the centerpiece to the 21st century. and as the Stranger. Andrew sequence that takes place at Matthew Bourne is a Monaghan, as the Prince, the Lake. It involves the lead creative, innovative, trailwho falls in love with a swan (Will Bozier), the Prince, blazing, Impresario with solid male swan in the dream the cygnets, the medium gold credentials and a winning sequences, is drawn toward swans and the big swans that track record. Word on the this party-crashing Stranger ends in the total capitulation street has it that Bourne is dressed all in black amid the of the Prince to the lead swan. contemplating a production colorful Royal Ball sequence One could hear a pin drop of “Romeo and Juliet”, as a in Act Two, where all are all in the emotionally drained possible next production. That dressed to the nines with audience at that point. will be one gender-bending, Tiara’s, jewels, and gowns It’s great stuff. And that’s diversity-infused production that fairly sparkle courtesy of just Act One. But no more that I can’t wait it to see.

Set and Costume designer spoiler alerts from me. One “Swan Lake”, currently Lez Brotherstone. will just have to see this on stage at the Ahmanson The Queen, the prince’s e t r d t r Theatre will perform beautiful mother, regally ese e rt through January 5, 2020. d rt t s ed received a richly deserved And remember, a Nicole Kabera thrives on all three minute sustained, great nation deserves great the attention being paid to standing ovation and applause art. Support the arts! her much to the displeasure of her son the Prince. It’s an open question that is still being debated in ballet circles as to whether the The Desert Star Weekly welcomes Prince has an unhealthy news and photos of local interest.

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The role of the Queen’s The deadline is each Friday at 5 p.m. private secretary is smartly played by Jack Jones, who SEND YOUR PRESS RELEASE TO keeps all the protocols of the Royal household in working t r

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