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And the winner isn’t…

Holding it together ... the flowers and sash were taken from Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez, left, and given to Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, right. Picture: APSource:AP

Chaos in Las Vegas as wrong contestant crowned Miss Universe By Desert Star Staff The Miss Universe 2015 contest in Las Vegas ended in confusion and tears after the host crowned the wrong woman as the winner. The crown and sash were taken from her in public. Comedian and television personality Steve Harvey said the

blame for the embarrassment was fully on him and that it was a “terribly honest human mistake.” Harvey initially read the name of Miss Colombia, Ariadna Gutierrez Arevalo, from the card, proclaiming her the winner of this year’s pageant. OK, folks, um, I have to apologize,” he told the audience

Story and Photos by Pat Krause Fantasy Springs Resort Casino held another WOW performance with Jennifer Nettles of the group Sugarland. Fans thronged the Special Events Center to hear this iconic singer perform. Randy Houston of KPLM Big 106 was the emcee and introduced the performers for the night. 2 artists started the show before Jennifer Nettles came on stage.

Ron Taylor was the first performer as he sang without a band and used his guitar for his only accompaniment. He said he wrote a song about his wife, Nothing But Time that tells about how much he loves her. He played several songs to the delight of the audience. The next artist to perform was Randy Clark and her band. She has an amazing voice and will go far in the musical world.

minutes later as Arevalo was proudly waving to fans. “The first runner-up is Colombia. Miss Universe 2015 is Philippines.” For a few awkward moments, Arevalo was standing on the stage next to Miss Philippines, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, as Harvey was explaining to the audience that

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She has opened for Jennifer many times and has just brought out a new CD that will be available soon. There was a lot of clapping after several of her songs, as the audience was so appreciative of her performance Jennifer Nettles came on stage behind an orange curtain to start her performance. She shone in gold pants and a black Continues on Page 2

he read the card naming the winner and runner-up in the wrong order. “Please don’t hold it against the ladies, please don’t. I feel so badly, but it’s still a great night,” the host said as a former Miss Universe removed the crown and the sash from Arevalo – who looked more than a bit

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depressed – and placed it on Wurtzbach, who was barely holding back her tears of joy. The broadcast ended moments later. The disaster in Las Vegas mirrored the finale of Australia’s Next Top Model in 2010, when host Sarah Murdoch also announced the wrong winner.

“For The Children”

Story and Photos by Pat Krause Opera Arts held its “For The Children” program that benefits the Educational Music Programs of The Steinway Society and Opera Arts. The dinner and entertainment was held at The Classic Club/ Bellatrix in Palm Desert on Sunday Dec. 13th. The evening started with congratulating Honorees, Jordan Varela, Leslie Crighton Demuth and Andrew Eisenmann with Inspiration Awards. These honorees have given so much to the fine art of music that benefits the children of our Valley. They have freely given of their time and talent. One of the highlights before the dinner was the piano selection by Ben Tecson and Marie Ananian. Both of these young pianists are Steinway artists and have won many piano competitions. Each played a selection to perfection and the acoustics’ in the rotunda of Classic Club was terrific.

There was a musical OperaOperetta program a f t e r d i n n e r. Soprano Devon Guthrie and BassBaritone Nicholas Boragno sang beautifully to the several hundred people attending. They were accompanied Arlene Rosenthal with Pianists Ben Tecson and Marie Ananian. on the piano by Photo by Pat Krause Victoria Kirsch and played a solo performance of Tw e l v e Spanish Dances. The musical performance was held in the Rorunda. There was Dessert Soire after the entertainment in the Library at The Classic Club. A true musical lovers Singers Devon Guthrie and Nicholas Boragno with Pianist Victoria Kirsch. dream evening. Photo by Pat Krause

Andrew Eisenmann and Louisa Castrodale. Photo by Pat Krause

Jordan Varela, Ruth Moir and Jim McCormack. Photo by Pat Krause

A safe home for the holidays

Palm Desert High School Choir Chamber. Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause Olive Crest held its, A SAFE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, gala on December 11th at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa with over 230 guests attending. The evening started with a silent auction and huge raffle baskets, each worth well over $200 each. The Palm Desert High School Choir Chamber Singers entertained during the cocktail reception. Co-chairs for

the event were Ron Serasio and Roger Johnson. This was the 12th annual sit down dinner gala for Olive Crest. This years honorees were Patrick and Edeltraud McCarthy. Founders Dr. James Brinton and Lorraine Brinton gave them the 2105 Brinton Child Advocacy Award with Patrick becoming very emotional over such a prestigious award. The McCarthy’s and their Family

Roger Johnson, Elaine Raymond, Ron Serasio, Tracy Moss and Howard Johnson. Photo by Pat Krause

Foundation felt so honored to be recognized for their work that is a labor of love for them. The Foundation has made a huge difference in the lives of so many children and they richly deserved the Award. There was a small live auction that included a signed guitar; Golf Cart and being a part in a novel by author Elizabeth Adler. Olive Crest is a national Charity that serves California, Nevada

and the Pacific Northwest that serves more than 10,000 children and families. Olive Crest provides safe homes for children and their families, many feeling safe for the first time. These clients are from abused, neglected and at-risk families. Olive Crest also provides counseling and education for both children and adults. They feel that strengthening the family is very important in the healing process.

The Olive Crest motto is One Life At A Time. The gala was holiday celebrations benefit for the children of Olive Crest. They announced the Changes in the many programs they offer. There has been an expansion if the Project Independence Program for emancipated young people ages 18 to 21 and they follow them into adulthood. The event raised over $120,000.

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top that showed off her fantastic body. She strutted across the stage singing some of her most famous songs. She got a standing ovation when she got on stage as her fans wanted her to know they were there in force to hear her sing. Jennifer Nettles did not disappoint her fans as she gave an awesome performance. She just keeps getting better and better each year. Fantasy Springs Casino

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does an outstanding job bringing some of the most famous performers to their stage. A few of the upcoming shows are: Golden Boys- Fankie Avalon, Fabian and Bobby Rydell, Kathy Griffin, Tony Bennett, Heart, Donny Osmond and The Temptations and the Four Tops. This is just a sampling of the entertainment coming in Jan. Feb. will bring Frankie Valli, The Jacksons and the Commodores plus so much more.

Singer-Ron Taylor. Photo by Pat Krause December 23, 2015

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New Art to view this Holiday Season in Desert Hot Springs

By Janice Gough If you are in Desert Hot Springs, you may see some new sculptures installed on Palm Drive and Pierson Blvd. World-renowned artist, Simi Dabah, created these unique sculptures. He and his wife, Julie, have generously donated these eight sculptures to our city. Simi collects metals from many places and then cuts and welds the art to his design. Sometimes the design is conceived previous to having the materials to create it, and then Simi draws it out. Afterwards, he must find the perfect metal and then design

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the sculpture by calculating the weights and measures, so that it will be in perfect balanced. Thus, being a good mathematician is an important part of his work. Simi and his wife live in Los Angeles and have donated many of his works all over the Coachella Valley. Before he retired, he was involved in real estate here in Coachella and owned many properties. In Desert Hot Springs, he owned eighty acres at Skybourne. Simi has never sold his art, because in his own words, “I was lucky to have made a lot of money in real estate and metal sculpting has been my hobby for many years and it is my gift, to give back”. Universities, Schools, Colleges,

Libraries, places of worship, and Cities all over the country have been the benefactors of his gifts. Simi and Jewel bring their completed sculptures down to his ranch in Joshua Tree, monthly, until they are donated. Simi does not name his sculptures because he leaves them open to interpretation. For ease of identification, when I am speaking about an individual one, I have names for them so we could all connect to the same sculpture, since we have eight. One sculpture on his ranch weighs over 30,000 lbs. Now, we would have to put some of our top math students to work, to calculate weight and balance on this one. I refer to this one as

“Balance”. When I contemplate it, I think of the Balance that we all need in our lives to make our trails smoother. The simple beauty of art will uncover our deepest thoughts and emotions. Simi was born in Manchester, England in 1927 and moved to Los Angeles as a young boy. Always interested in Art, he started by making ceramics, oil painting, and creating small mobiles. Forty-five years ago, he began welding metal into sculptures. These abstract sculptures are made from scrap metal, steel bar, plates and pipes obtained from metal scrap yards. When the idea and vision pops into his artistic mind, Simi goes to work. You will notice that these

sculptures grown more beautiful in time and offer a new feeling to our city of Desert Hot Springs, as we grow more beautiful in time. Our city will soon become an art haven. as we expand to welcome all artists to experience the Peace and Clarity of focus, our Jewal of the Desert offers them. Janice Gough is a financial advisor in Palm Springs. She can be reached by calling (760) 2517724 or Cell (650) 342-7744 or email: Janice@goughinsurance. com. Visit our website www. goughinsurance.com and call us for a review.

Directors- As Chairs, Landlords, Multiple Offices Dear Sir: Our association has an absentee homeowner who owns four rentals in our association. This seems to be a conflict of interest. Can this person run for Dear Mr. Richardson: the Board? Our HOA directors regularly Thank you, S.F., Irvine nominate themselves as chairs of respective committees within Dear S.F.: the community. Needless to say, Some associations have pet projects of individual board bylaws which require a director members get funded, while other to be a resident owner, but it is committee groups not on the rare to have bylaws which ban a board scrape by. multiple unit owner from serving. Some of us within this HOA I often wonder why anyone with believe this practice constitutes more than two memberships a conflict of interest, However, would serve on an HOA Board, we cannot find anything that since under Civil Code 5800(e) specifically addresses the they are disqualified from the situation. So, is this practice immunity which Civil Code illegal or should us “have-nots” 5800(a) gives the other directors just wise up and run for seats on on the board. The idea of this the HOA Board? disqualification is that someone S.L, San Juan Capistrano owning three or more homes in the association is not a volunteer Dear S.L.: but has a business interest. Committees are a valuable HOA resource. They handle ongoing subjects which require more specific focus than can be given in board meetings, and typically provide the board with reports or recommendations guiding the board within the area of the committee’s charter. Committees are also great training ground for future directors. I have no problem with directors serving on committees, because it helps as a further point of communication with the board. However, directors are already usually working hard enough on their board responsibilities, so it may be fairer to have a nondirector chair a committee. Sometimes several directors serve on a committee, so that a quorum of the board is actually part of the committee. This is a bad idea for two reasons. First, it triggers the Open Meeting Act, and is a “board meeting” under the Act. Second, if the board is going to do all the committee work, why bother having a committee in the first place? Best, Kelly By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

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Anyone who serves on their HOA board should be very careful to understand their immunity and how to preserve it. Thanks for your question, Kelly Dear Kelly: The Association’s bylaws state “Multiple Offices. No person shall simultaneously hold more than one of any of the other offices.” The Board voted to have one person hold the positions of Vice President and Secretary simultaneously. While I initially voted for the appointments, I reread the bylaws and discovered the restriction. What are the consequences of governing in conflict with the Bylaws? S.B., Lake Forest Dear S.B.: The Board is duty bound to follow the Bylaws, unless they

are so outdated that the law now overrules them in certain respects. Your board should present this question to its legal counsel, or, better yet, vote to rescind the vote and return to compliance with the bylaws. If the board is not complying with the governing documents, how can the board insist that the rest of the homeowners comply? Best regards, Kelly Kelly G. Richardson CCAL is a Fellow of the College of Community Association Lawyers and Managing Partner of Richardson Harman Ober PC, a law firm known for community association advice. Send questions to KRichardson@ RHOpc.com. Past columns at www.HOAHomefront.com. All rights reserved®.

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‘Most hated man in America’ arrested for securities fraud By Deset Star Staff Martin Shkreli ‒ the pharmaceutical CEO infamous for jacking up drug prices 5,500 percent ‒ has been charged with securities fraud. The arrest is unrelated to his raising the price of life-saving pills exponentially, but to his time at a hedge fund. The FBI arrested the 32-year-old entrepreneur in his Manhattan home early Thursday morning. Prosecutors accused him of illegally taking stock from Retrophin, Inc. to pay off his personal debts from unrelated business dealings as a hedge fund manager for MSMB Funds. Shkreli started the biotechnology firm in 2011, but was ousted from the company in September 2014 and sued by its board of directors. He started the Currently the chief of Turing Pharmaceuticals, Shkreli has been referred to as “the most hated man in America” and a “symbol of defiant greed” after his company purchased the patent for Daraprim , a 60-year-old drug that can be essential to certain AIDS and cancer treatments, and raising its price from $13.50 to $750 in just over a month. Retrophin sued Shkreli in federal court for $65 million, accusing him of misusing the company’s assets, including its stocks and cash, “to enrich himself, and to pay off claims of MSMB investors (who he had defrauded),” the lawsuit said. In 2012, the Securities and Exchange Commission opened an investigation into the hedge fund and into Shkreli. The lawsuit and the securities fraud investigation are related, with the SEC accusing Shkreli of defrauding

MSMB by misappropriating funds from MSMB, making misrepresentations to investors and the executing broker, and “fraudulently induced Retrophin to issue stock and pay cash to disgruntled hedge fund investors,” the criminal complaint said. “Over a five-year period, Shkreli is alleged to have perpetrated a series of frauds on investors in his hedge funds and Retrophin’s shareholders in order to cover up his poor trading decisions,” Andrew J. Ceresney, Director of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement, said in a statement. The SEC accused Shkreli of misleading investors and prospective investors in MSMB Capital Management about the fund’s size and performance, claiming in July 2010 to have “returned +35.77 percent since inception on 11/1/2009,” when it actually generated losses of about 18 percent. In December 2010, Shkreli “falsely stated” that the fund had $35 million in assets under management when it actually had less than $1,000 in assets in its bank and brokerage accounts. In February 2011, MSMB’s accounts had a negative value, so Shkreli then took a short position on a pharmaceutical stock in MSMB Capital Management’s account, which then resulted in losses of more than $7 million to the executing broker who had to cover the short position in the open market, the SEC claimed. He then misappropriated $900,000 from MSMB Healthcare in 2013 to settle claims over the fund’s inability to settle that sizeable short sale.

From September 2013 to March 2014, Shkreli, with assistance from Evan Greebel, Retrophin’s outside counsel and corporate secretary, “fraudulently induced Retrophin to issue stock and make cash payments to certain disgruntled investors in Shkreli’s hedge funds who were threatening legal action” by “misleadingly stating the payments were for consulting services,” the SEC statement said. Federal authorities also accuse Shkreli of using $120,000 from MSMB to unlawfully pay for food, clothing, medical expenses, clothing, office rent and cash withdrawals between October 2009 and July 2011. The FBI arrested Greebel early Thursday as well. The 42-year-old lawyer is accused of aiding and abetting Shkreli’s “fraudulent conduct,” the SEC complaint said.

“Greebel’s alleged role in facilitating Shkreli’s fraud on Retrophin’s shareholders not only crossed legal boundaries but also grossly violated both his professional and ethical obligations,” Ceresney said. Shkreli’s legal troubles don’t end with the federal charges and the Retrophin lawsuit, however. Turing Pharmaceuticals is facing an antitrust probe by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. The state’s top lawyer is concerned that Turing might be trying to prevent generic versions of Daraprim from being produce by restricting distribution of the drug specifically so that generic drug manufacturers can’t get the samples they need to create their own version. Shkreli has previously denied any wrongdoing with regards to both his time at Retrophin and MSMB and his price-gouging of out-of-patent drugs.

Social media has rejoiced at the news of his arrest. Along with being reviled for his questionable business moves, he is also despised for his cavalier attitude about people’s lives. “I probably would have raised the price [of Daraprim] higher,” Shkreli said at a Forbes summit in New York earlier in December, adding: “My investors expect me to maximize profits.” He did not win any fans after paying a reported $2 million for the only copy of the Wu-Tang Clan album ‘Once Upon a Time in Shaolin’. The iconic rap group, upon learning of Shkreli’s business practices “decided to give a significant portion of the proceeds to charity,” Robert Diggs (better known as RZA), the Clan’s producer and de facto leader, said in a statement.

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Holiday Mail Increases, So Does Package Theft By Julie Buehler PALM DESERT, Ca. December 14th is the busiest day of the year for US Postal Service. And if you spent any time at a post office, you likely noticed the lines out the door. Not only is it the busiest day of the year for the post office, but they begin planning for this day and the rest of the holiday season months in advance, hiring some 30,000

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extra employees nation-wide and bracing for what seems to be endless lines. The Postal Service circles December 14th on the calendar as it’s the last full day that regular ground shipping is guaranteed to reach it’s destination by Christmas eve... And that means locals looking for the most cost effective way to deliver their holiday cheer flocked to the local post offices.

The lines were long to reach the counter and even the selfhelp kiosk got backed up, but everyone seemed to be in the holiday cheer and perhaps, that’s because as the post master said patience was their best virtue... The lines were long but holiday cheer was easy to find. “Just, Merry Christmas everybody!” said Pat Scott, with a laugh and smile. She had been

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waiting in line for more than 20 minutes to send her packages off, but her remarks echoed the sentiments of others. The post office prepared for the past few months for this one day, it’s busiest of the year. Employees began training in October for the holiday rush, but it was other customers helping each other at the self-help kiosk. The day ran relatively smoothly considering it’s expected to be more than 10 % busier this year than last. “If you’re out here today, patience is probably going to be your best virtue at this point,” said Postmaster Tom Ongalibang. “The 14th is our greatest mailing day the 21st, is going to be our largest delivery day.” And with the largest delivery day coming next week, local law enforcement is on high alert for mail thieves. Just last week, during a routine patrol, an Indio police officer witnessed a package being stolen from the porch of a resident. Luckily, the thief was caught, and the package

returned to the rightful owner, but Indio Police say this is a common problem this time of year. “It is that time of the year for the Grinches to come out and try to steal Christmas from us,” said Dan Marshall, Indio Police Department’s official. “There are people out there, driving around and looking for the packages that we leave on the porch.” Indio Police released some tips to prevent theft of packages and presents: They recommend specifying time and date of delivery, getting delivery made to place of business, or your work, somewhere you’ll be throughout the day, or even having it delivered to a neighbors house. “Don’t let them take your Christmas, be proactive, look out for your neighbor, if you see something, say something,” said Marshall. Again, this year the post office is looking at a 10 % increase in mail, so they’re extending delivery hours and will deliver on Sunday the 20th as well. Source KMIR www.desertstarweekly.com

Americans Spending More for College Out-of-Pocket

By Desert Star Staff The Bank of Mom and Dad is open for business, as parent outof-pocket spending has become the number one source of college funding. In fact, 62 percent of families did not borrow to pay for college last year, according to a new report. The national study, â&#x20AC;&#x153;How America Pays for College 2015,â&#x20AC;? from Sallie Mae and Ipsos, now in its eighth year, found that parent income and savings covered the largest share of college costs -- 32 percent -- surpassing scholarships and grants at 30 percent, for the first time since 2010. Families covered the balance of college costs using student borrowing, student income and savings, parent borrowing, and contributions from relatives and friends. While families spent 16 percent more on college in academic year 2014-2015, the report found that fewer families are worried that economic factors would affect their ability to pay for college, fewer eliminated colleges from consideration due to cost, and fewer took cost-saving measures to control college costs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The increase in the amount

families are spending appears to be less about the rising cost of college and more about the choices parents and students are making about how they pay for college,â&#x20AC;? says Michael Gross, vice president and head of the higher education practice at Ipsos Public Affairs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Traditional economic concerns, such as job loss, declining home values, and decreased value of savings, are less worrying for parents this year, allowing families greater freedom to concentrate on college.â&#x20AC;? Still, while the majority of families agree college is an important and worthwhile investment -- and are making such responsible decisions to help pay for it as filing for federal aid, reducing personal spending and working while attending school -- only 40 percent of families have a plan to pay for college. â&#x20AC;&#x153;College remains a priority for parents, and they are feeling more confident as they reach into their own pockets and put their money where their values are,â&#x20AC;? says Raymond Quinlan, Chairman and CEO, Sallie Mae. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gratifying to see families are borrowing responsibly and making efforts to reduce costs.â&#x20AC;? In an effort to move that

By Desert Star Staff Elaine the Fair â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a feature film script by Katrina Gallegos of Indio, CA - was a semi-finalist coming in the top 1.5 % in the acclaimed U.K.-based Shore Scripts contest. The romance/ family drama about a lonely young woman suffering from Maladaptive Daydreaming, a mental addiction to daydreams, began with a dream. A very lucid dream early one morning, Ms. Gallegos told the whole plot to British actor Benedict Cumberbatch, as she believed him perfect for the part of Lance, the male lead. The dream became an obsession through three incarnations and many re-writes to finally capture the struggle

of Elaine, a lonely, mentally too burdened with failure and physically scarred young i n h i s woman addicted to rewriting her own reality with compulsive past daydreams about her to save dead father as h e r f ro m she goes to her own selfLondon for destruction. his funeral. So, she must Loosely let go of the based dreams and on the save herself. Tennyson M s . p o e m , Gallegos is Elaine the a member Fair, it is a of the Desert modern, dark Screenwriters fairy tale of a Group and woman locked credits their help in the tower of her in the screenplay. own making who falls As she says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I could for an errant white knight not have completed it

stubborn statistic and encourage more families to make a college financing plan, the experts at Sallie Mae are expanding their suite of free tools and information. To get started, they recommend these three steps: â&#x20AC;˘ Start with money you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to repay. Supplement your college savings and income by maximizing scholarships, grants, and work-study. â&#x20AC;˘ Explore federal student loans. Apply by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. â&#x20AC;˘ Consider a responsible private education loan. Fill the gap between your available resources and the cost of college. To view the complete report, visit SallieMae.com/ HowAmericaPaysForCollege. For free tools, such as a college planning calculator, scholarship search and the College Ahead mobile app, visit SallieMae.com/ PlanforCollege. For many families, college is one of the biggest investments they will ever make. Fortunately, as the cost of college trends upward, so too is the incidence of responsible decision-making when it comes to financing an education. StatePoint

Local teacher finalist in international screenwriting contest without the support of the Desert Screenwriters Group. Their notes and suggestions helped me tighten up several key plot points and made the script flow better. I am especially indebted to my fellow group member, Ray Lovato, for his notes and enthusiastic support of my script.â&#x20AC;? Shore Scripts Screenwriting Contest is one of the most prestigious contests in the world. Their strong ties to over 100 production companies along with their B.A.F.T.A and Oscar winning judges was created to help emerging screenwriters get their work noticed by people in the industry. Ms. Gallegos notes, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am currently working on a

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much information as you can. But the police department stresses that you should only text if you cannot call. Also they warn you should not use this for non-emergencies, because the technology will pinpoint your location and you will be charged with a misdemeanor. The system is available in several desert cities, throughout San Bernardino, some cities in Riverside counties and coming soon to Indio. If the system is not available in your area, the text will simply bounce back.

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California Latino Advocates File Civil Rights Claim over Medi-Cal By Desert Star Staff California is violating the civil rights of Latinos by underfunding Medi-Cal, the state’s health-care program for low-income families and the disabled, according to a complaint filed in federal court this week. In the complaint, a coalition of Latino advocates argued that Medi-Cal reimbursement rates are so low that many doctors refuse to take it, which impedes access to health care. Catha Worthman, an attorney on the case, said the fact that almost two-thirds of Medi-Cal recipients are Latino makes this a civil rights issue that violates the equal protection

clause of the Affordable Care Act. “You have a system that has been created which is separate and unequal in health care,” said Worthman, a partner with Feinberg, Jackson, Worthman and Wasow. “Access is inferior in Medi-Cal compared to the general population and the law requires that it be equal.” One of the plaintiffs is a Los Angeles woman, Analilia Jimenez Perea, whose son has cerebral palsy. She said they had to wait a year and a half to find a neurologist who accepts MediCal. Right now, Worthman said, the Golden State only reimburses doctors who treat Medi-Cal

patients about half of what the state pays for treating seniors on Medicare. “We’re seeking very particular remedies, which include raising the reimbursement rates,” she said. “So. while the case charges discrimination, the remedies would benefit everybody on Medi-Cal.” The complaint does not speculate how much it would cost California to raise reimbursement rates enough to convince more doctors to take Medi-Cal. The Office of Civil Rights, part of the federal Department of Health and Human Services, is expected to open an investigation

What to Know about Tuberculosis Testing for Your Children

By Desert Star Staff Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious, highly contagious disease that kills about 1.5 million people each year worldwide and has become the world’s leading infectious disease killer, according to a new report from the World Health Organization. TB usually begins as a latent infection, which can be silent for weeks, months or years before developing into an active contagious disease characterized by chronic cough, fever, unexplained weight loss, night sweats and coughing up blood. With this in mind, regular testing for the early stage of TB infection is important, especially in children whose immune systems are not fully developed and thereby have a higher risk of it progressing into an active and possibly deadly disease. However, “inaccurate,” “time-consuming” and “outdated” are the three terms

most often used to describe the 110-year-old TB skin test, which is the most commonly used test to aid in the diagnosis of the infection. The TB skin test requires an injection of antigens to see how the patient’s body reacts, multiple doctors’ visits and can result in false positives, especially in those who have been vaccinated for TB in the past. Luckily another option for the detection of TB infection -- a TB Blood Test -- is now being offered and represents a major scientific advance over its predecessor, giving greater accuracy and a more dependable result. Reliable results from the TB Blood Test can be obtained within 24 hours and provided by telephone, offering the convenience of a single visit, www.TheTBBloodTest.com. and confidence in an objective, As a parent or caretaker, laboratory-based result. More your children and loved ones information can be found at come first, and when it comes to

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Report: Calif. Public Lands Stockpiled by Oil Companies

Oil flaring at a plant in Bakersfield. A new report finds millions of acres of public land in the West are tied up in unused oil and gas land leases. (Chris Jordan-Block/Earthjustice) By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Oil and gas companies are stockpiling leases on public land in California, sometimes for many years, without developing it – or

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paying rent on it – according to a report out today from the Wilderness Society. The authors say that’s a problem because the land can’t be leased to another company

or used for anything else to benefit the public. Nada Culver, senior director for agency policy with The Wilderness Society, says taxpayers are losing out on $80 million, just in rental fees on suspended leases across the West. “That doesn’t look at what could have been generated in royalties, if those were developed oil and gas, rent and other payments if they were developed for wind or solar, or the benefit to local communities, and outfitters and others, if they were managed for recreation or conservation,” she points out. The report says California has more than 22,000 acres tied up in undeveloped leases, but the problem is much bigger, 3.25 million acres, in at least 1,000 suspended leases nationwide. Culver says short-term December 23, 2015

suspensions on leases are legitimate for an environmental review or a drilling permit that’s been unavoidably delayed. But the report found that companies are improperly stockpiling unused leases, and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) isn’t stopping them. “Unfortunately, there is no mechanism really, for ensuring that those suspensions end,” she says. “We saw numerous

situations where the reasons for the suspension ended, but the suspension didn’t end – often for years and years and years. And some, they still haven’t ended at all.” The report calls on the federal government to do an investigation and asks the BLM to review any long-term suspended leases.

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Marilyn Mccoo & Billy Davis, Jr. at McCallum

By Desert Star Staff The McCallum Theatre and Fitz’s Jazz Café present Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. on Thursday, January 21, at 8:00pm. Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr., former lead singers of the internationally renowned vocal group The 5th Dimension, and later a Grammy winning duo, have enjoyed tremendous success through the years as recording artists, performers, actors and authors. They have received seven Grammy Awards, numerous Gold and Platinum records, induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and enjoyed starring roles on television and stage. As lead vocalists of The 5th Dimension in the ‘60s and ‘70s, Marilyn and Billy recorded numerous hit records. “Up, Up & Away,” the group’s first big hit won four 1968 Grammy Awards and was the title track to The Fifth Dimension’s first hit album. “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In,” from the musical Hair, reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and won the Grammy for “Record of the Year” in 1969. The group’s cover of Laura Nyro’s “Wedding Bell Blues,” featuring Marilyn’s prominent vocals, topped the Hot 100 charts in 1969. Other chart toppers included “One Less Bell to Answer,” “Stoned Soul Picnic,” “Last Night (I Didn’t Get to Sleep At All,” among others.

After more than a decade with The 5th Dimension, Marilyn and Billy decided to leave the group and establish themselves as a duo. They had immediate success with the #1 single, “You Don’t Have to be a Star (To Be in My Show),” which earned them their 7th Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group. Among their many honors as a duo, they received the Grand Prize at the Tokyo Music Festival. They have also enjoyed solo pursuits. For five years, Marilyn hosted the groundbreaking, worldwide television music series “Solid Gold,” which featured the top recording artists of the time. Billy had the chance to realize a lifelong dream to record a religious album with gospel great, the Rev. James Cleveland, entitled Let Me Have a Dream. Now married for more than 40 years, the couple has written a critically acclaimed book Up, Up and Away…How We Found Love, Faith and Lasting Marriage in the Entertainment World. Their newest CD, The Many Faces of Love, is a collection of love songs written by some of the top songwriters of the ‘60s and ‘70s, and explores the various aspects of relationships. Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. are currently touring with a musical tribute to the hits and productions that have made up their multi-faceted 45-plus year

Thursdays from 2:30-4 p.m. at 480 South Sunrise Way. For more information, call 760-323-5689 or go to mizellseniorcenter.org. Kal David Unplugged on Thursdays at 8 p.m. at 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive. For info, call 760-322-4422 or purpleroompalmsprings.com. Comedy Night Palm Springs Purple Room more info. http://comedynightfeb.bpt.me or 800-838-3006 or purpleroompalm springs. com or 760-322-4422 Escena Lounge & Grill Live Entertainment FridaySat Nights 1100 Clubhouse View, contact Elise Arouh 760-992-0002 Community Drum Circle on Now - Dec. 29 from 7-9 p.m. For more information, call 760-322-7799. Last Thursdays Reunionon Thursdays Now - Dec. 31 at 10 p.m. For more information, call 760325-9900. careers, including various flavors of R&B, Gospel, Jazz, Blues and Pop. They keep a busy schedule touring performing arts centers, casinos and other venues domestically and internationally. The McCallum Theatre and

Fitz’s Jazz Café series at the McCallum present Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. on Thursday, January 21, at 8:00pm, located at 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert CA 92260

2016 Women’s getaway in Palm Springs

An intimate weekend fundraiser to benefit children in Los Angeles-area domestic violence shelters

By Desert Star Staff LOS ANGELES, CA - Present Now, the Los Angeles non-profit organization that provides gifts for babies, children and teens entering and living in transitional and crisis domestic violence shelters, is proud to announce its second annual women’s getaway, January 23 and 24, 2016, at the luxurious Riviera Hotel in Palm Springs. At the inaugural women’s getaway event in 2015, Present Now raised more than $100,000 to fund its Presents Program, which gives children carepackages of age-appropriate gifts throughout the year in shelters across the Los Angeles area. This intimate, bond-building www.desertstarweekly.com

weekend will include variety of activities: A poolside trunk show of designer goods such as jewelry, handbags and clothing, on Saturday, January 23, from 12AM-4PM, including Alexander Gray Optical, 9seed

Silk & Rocks, Zofia Day and Pamela Brown. Evening cocktails, a silent auction featuring sports and concerts tickets and more, and dinner, music and entertainment. Mor ning yoga/Pilates sessions on the lawn at

9AM on Sunday, January 24. PRESENT NOW is a nonprofit organization that gives care-packages of necessities and specialty items to babies, children and teens who are entering and living in transitional and crisis domestic violence shelters. Present Now’s mission is to bring comfort to these children during a time of crisis by giving them presents for special occasions, including birthdays, Valentine’s Day and back to school. PRESENT NOW was founded in 2012 by two Los Angeles mothers, Erica Fisher and Melanie Neumann, who are deeply committed to helping children in need. For a detailed description of the Presents Program and the shelters Present Now supports, please visit www. presentnow.org.

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HOROSCOPES ARIES

DECEMBER 23 – 30, 2015 ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST BY RISA D’ANGELES

They stimulate and vivify all life (kingdoms) they contact, acting as a transmitter of knowledge, dispersing information, letting in the radiance of essential reality. They seek to find their destined service, to act as a bridge between everything and everyone. They are the Antakarana (Rainbow bridge), lifting all kingdoms into heaven,

These are the organizers and studiers of the zodiac, learning everything before embarking upon a game, a plan or endeavor. They leave no stone unturned and this provides them with acute perception and an intelligence that harbors great depths of consciousness (unseen). Sometimes they are

shy. Sometimes they are afraid of can lose in games to those their intelligence. They turn away who concentrate on repetitious from dazzling. humdrum actions. Sagittarius is the opposite of uninspired, LIBRA opposite of humdrum. Sag is restless, seeks freedom, is the Librans are nicely balanced, magnificent archer on the white understand beauty, have a keen horse (car), galloping (driving) precision always adjusting to over the plains. Oops, he’s gone. circumstances. Sometimes they shouldn’t. They weigh CAPRICORN each move, sometimes are so impartial they cannot compete. They work hard at everything. This is good in the future Sharing They’re dignified, prudent and Society Librans will help create very serious, until their dry with the New Group of World sense of humor erupts. Then Servers. Libra is an extraordinary everyone’s startled that Cap has ally with splendid judgment, veered away from their solemn always focused on collaboration. demeanor and constant tasks Everyone wins. at hand. They are traditionalists and cannot overcome criticism or ridicule, which no one can SCORPIO overcome, actually. Their natural The most courageous, the most somberness needs to be met battle-worn and weary (along with with light-hearted confidence. Pisces), the most hard hitting, the They are unicorns. most tenacious and persistent (like their shadow, Taurus), the AQUARIUS most powerful (internally), the most defended (sometimes), Many are graceful and artistic, the most feared (by those who a bit detached and from the don’t understand astrology), future. Aquarians are often the most excessive, the most misunderstood. As they stand experienced in knowing the within the future, they’re underbelly of society, the ones considered dreamers. They’re who most wear black and purple. visionaries. No one sees the They understand shadows. future as they do. They must not be hemmed in. Their hearing SAGITTARIUS and eyesight are extraordinary, sighting objects no one else These secret foodies, also sees. They do not humiliate. They musicians, are game players. are praiseworthy. They don’t like defeat. They PISCES play long and hard. Ideals and goals form their long-term value system. They’re very sensitive, They win by retreating, never

BY: John Fensterwald Republican legislators are continuing to push for passage of three California teacher reform bills, but it’s unclear what the status of the bills will be when the Legislature convenes in January. The Assembly Education Committee spent three hours discussing the bills last week, with no indication about whether the bills might come up for a vote next year. That lack of clarity frustrated the Assembly Republican leader and sponsor of one of the bills, Kristin Olsen, R-Modesto, who questioned why the majority of Democrats on the committee had voted to send the bills to “interim study,” a parliamentary tactic sometimes used when members don’t want to go on the record on controversial legislation. Interim study is an indefinite status that gives Education Committee Chairman Patrick O’Donnell, D-Long Beach, wide discretion to determine what, if anything, happens to a bill. “In an effort to avoid casting ‘no’ votes on these worthy, important bills, the chairman and other members of this education committee invoked

an obscure procedure that sent these bills to this interim study,” Olsen said. “And it truly saddens me that here we are, two weeks before Christmas, when people are out busy preparing for the holidays, that we’re holding a hearing when nobody is paying attention.” The hearing was webcast but sparsely attended by the public; two of four Democrats on the committee were absent. Assembly Republicans proposed the three bills as a package in response to the 2014 ruling in Vergara v. California, in which a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge overturned five California teacher protection statutes. Judge Rolf Treu ruled that the state’s two-year probationary period for new teachers, a layoff system based on teacher seniority and dismissal statutes that can make it difficult to fire the worst performing teachers, violated students’ constitutional right to an equal education. Democrats in the Legislature are letting the lawsuit, now before the State Court of Appeal, run its course. The Republican sponsors called on legislators to fix laws that

Treu said are harming children. They expressed willingness last week to work with Democrats on amendments to their bills. Assembly Bill 1248, authored by Assemblyman Rocky Chavez, R-Oceanside, would extend the probationary period to three years. A teacher would have to receive three consecutive positive reviews before receiving “permanent status” or tenure, which grants additional legal protections to new teachers.

Aries initiates new ideas, is the forerunner of all new events. Aries needs encouragement to be patient, punctual and steadfast. Eventually they learn. Eventually they move from instinct to illumination to intuition, releasing all that is undisciplined. They learn how to serve, a principle of liberation, which saves and uplifts the world. They learn to love or their mission fails. So they love more.

TAURUS …the sign of illumination, their minds like searchlights, directing for everyone the lighted Path ahead. They can be focused researchers. To accomplish this they fit themselves for service through exercise, sunlight, raw milk, organic protein, and a balance of work and leisure, comfort and a life without undue discipline. They reach into the source of light projecting light outward into the darkness. They teach us the Art of Living.

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bringing heaven down to Earth.

CANCER They, like Capricorn, are their own advisors. Cancers are very intelligent, instinctual and later intuitional. They need quietude, repose, tidiness and routine. Often their crabwalk circles these virtues. They seek to accomplish their tasks of developing equanimity and joy. Cancer can be fascinated with habits long after they are no longer useful. Cancers grow roses and honeysuckle.

LEO When not assuming power over others, the lion can be playful, masterly and self-assured. They eventually realize fair play and sportsmanship are more valuable then competitive winning. Leos have a strong heart and are generous. The Sun shines directly into their hearts. They can often over-reach beyond safety, thinking themselves immortal. They are and they aren’t. Only with love.

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forcing the river, the pace, the play. In a Piscean lifetime there’s an attempt to perfect an ideal, a spiritual ambition and to gain loving regard. To achieve the ideal they concentrate their mind, emotions and body. Their senses predominate. That is their protection. They see potential. They are vessels of compassion. Protect them. 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.

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Republicans keep pressing for tenure, layoff, and evaluation reforms

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AB 1044, by Assemblywoman Catharine Baker, R-Dublin, would repeal the “last-in-first-out” statute that requires all teacher layoffs, with exceptions for teachers with specialized training or those who fill high-needs jobs, to be based on seniority. Districts would negotiate new criteria with their teachers unions. Seniority could be a factor, but a “significant” component must be based on a teacher’s evaluation rating. Olsen’s bill, AB 1078, would

update the 40-year-old law on teacher evaluations, the Stull Act. Democratic and Republican legislators generally agree it needs changes to reflect new challenges, such as the use of technology, new approaches to discipline and the substantial growth in the number of English learners, although after several years and multiple versions of bills they have yet to agree on how.

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FILM ‘STAR WARS: The Force Awakens’ BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN

Thirty eight years ago, in 1977, George Lucas transported us all to a Galaxy far, far away inhabited by Jedi knights, Obi wan Kanobi, Yoda, the formidable force of evil Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, his sister Princess Leia and the lovable Han Solo who captivated us with his bravado and sense of humor. To date there have been six films celebrating the strong forces of Good versus Evil and now, after a ten year wait, “Star Wars” returns to the big screen. The long awaited sequel, “The Force Awakens,” directed and co-written by J.J. Abrams, reunites many of our old galaxy friends with a new generation of characters who will lead this beloved franchise into the future. Abrams was only 11 years old when he saw the first “Star Wars” film, but even at that tender age, he was struck by the film’s powerful messages. For him then, and now, the Star Wars saga was about love and

the power of good versus evil. According to Abrams, “The heart and soul of each film is the love of family, related or not. It is also about discovery, alliances, loyalty and friendship” He continued, “The heart of Star Wars is not just about action, it’s not just about core design or space ships, it’s about the hearts of the individual characters, and anyone who knows and cares about Star Wars will agree with that. The stories are thrilling because you love the characters.” Abrams’ sequel opens with the familiar onscreen crawl stating “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...” Following the written update we find ourselves on the desolate planet Jakku where crack Resistance pilot Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) is conversing with Lor San Tekka (Max von Sydow) who gives Poe a map device that will help him find the last living Jedi, Luke Skywalker, who has

gone missing. Suddenly Kylo Ren (Adam Driver). A conflicted Darth Vader wannabe, lands on Jakku with an army of Storm Troopers. They too want to find Skywalker. In the bloody battle that follows, Poe is captured and taken to the planet ruled by the First Order, which has replaced the evil Empire of the past. Fortunately for the Resistance forces, Poe is able to place the map inside his adorable roly-poly droid, BB-8. He tells the frantic little droid to hide, assuring BB-8 that he will eventually return. In the meantime, the droid must stay out of trouble. In his screenplay, co-written with Lawrence Kasdan (“The Return of the Jedi”) Abrams introduces us to the feisty, very capable female heroine, Rey (British actress Daisy Ridley), a Jakku scavenger who earns money by selling scrap metal. She is befriended by Finn (John Boyega), a Storm Trooper with a conscience who has deserted

By Desert Star Staff ones are gathered together for Fireplaces mean warmth, the holidays. comfort and ambiance -- and To make the most of the there’s no better time of year experience, consider these tips: to enjoy one than when loved Safety First: With some

precautions in mind, the fireplace can be the centerpiece to your festivities. Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and flammable materials at a safe distance. Stockings hung by the chimney with care sound nice, but should be avoided in practice -- there are plenty of safe alternatives for this traditional holiday display, such as the banister or the windows. Don’t be shy about using your fireplace while you have holiday visitors. Just be sure guests know that it can be very hot during and after use, and remember that children and pets should always be supervised. Keep the remote control (if your unit has one) out of reach. Factory-provided safety screens, aftermarket freestanding screens, and barriers help reduce burn risk, as they prevent skin

his post in order to lead a more humane life. Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o provides the voice for the 1,000 year old Maz Kanada who runs a Cantina similar to the one in the first Star Wars film. The evil First Order leader Snoke is portrayed by Andy Serkis. The new characters are inter-mixed throughput the film with heroes from the past like Harrison Ford’s Han Solo, who has a pivotal role. He is joined by his sidekick Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew) and Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill in cameo roles. “The Force Awakens,” filmed on location in the desert sands of Abu Dhabi and the lush forests of Northern Ireland, give the film a sense of authenticity far better that CGI backgrounds. And what would a Star Wars film be like without a score composed by the masterful John Williams. His background music adds to the excitement of each and every scene.

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Attention ‘Star Wars’ fans--The El Capitan Theatre, 6838 Hollywood, Blvd, will be showing “STAR WARS: The Force Awakens” through Feb.7, 2016 in both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. The El Capitan is one of only a handful of movie theaters nationwide capable of providing both Dolby Vision, a high dynamic range laser projection system, and Dolby Atmos, a sound system that not only surrounds the listener but provides additional sounds from above. Prior to each screening, there will be a laser lightsaber curtain show. After the movie, be sure to see the extensive display of props and costumes from the film. For tickets phone 1-800-DISNEY6 or go online at elcapitantheatre.com.

Make Your Holidays Merry with These Fireplace Tips

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from coming into direct contact with hot glass. You can learn more about fireplace safety and request a safety barrier at heatilator.com/Fireplace-Safety. aspx. What to Know: A new fireplace can be the perfect gift you give yourself this season, and smart technologies are making them more versatile than ever before. Different needs will guide your choice. Do you want a fireplace that’s more decorative, or are you interested in high heat output? How do you want to start a fire -- with a wall switch, a log, a remote control or a thermostat? Do your research before making any decisions. Free online resources, available at heatilator.com, can help you determine what fuel choice and style is right for your

home -- whether you are looking for a modern or traditional design in a wood-burning, gas, or electric fireplace. Deck the Mantel: The fireplace can be one of the top areas of the home to showcase your decorating skills -- especially during the holiday season. Save your most treasured trimmings for the mantel. Display frames filled with holiday photos of family and friends, scented candles, garlands with dried berries, flowers and festive ribbons and bowls of seasonal fruit. White, silver, and gold color schemes are beautiful and appropriate for the season too. Just be sure all decorations are safely away from heat and flame. Make your holidays a little bit merrier by getting your fireplace prepped for the season. StatePoint

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Pegasus 21 annual Riders Awards Luncheon

Story and Photos by Pat Krause Pegasus Therapeutic Riding presented its 21st annual Riders Awards Luncheon on Sunday Dec. 13th at the Renaissance Esmeralda Emerald Ballroom. It took the large ballroom to accommodate the over 700 people attending. This is the largest gathering of people at the awards luncheon. They broke records in attendance and monies raised. Vendors selling items made by the clients of Pegasus were a big hit. Regina McGrath had a booth, Reggies Rack, selling many of her jewelry at an inexpensive price and a few designer clothes and all money raised went to Pegasus. What a novel idea and she was very busy selling. Dan McGrath was the emcee and Alicia Gomez translated everything into Spanish for those attending. The stage was set with a beautiful Christmas tree and a ramp for those clients in wheelchairs to come on stage to get their medal. Event ChairChase Berke and Volunteers went to the stage to hand out medals and help those in need to get on stage. Amazing sights to see these beautiful faces light up and smile as they got their Awards. This years honorees were the Brousseau Family with riders-

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Shailah, Hope, Alexander, Stephen and Cameron with parents Lynn and Jack Brousseau. What an amazing family that have so many involved in Pegasus. The 2015 Rider of the year was Travis Martin with parents. Dr. Tamela and John Martin. Travis wrote his own thank you letter to Pegasus saying he was so shy and felt so alone until he became part of the Pegasus family. He was so thrilled to get his medal that he found 3 pretty girls in reindeer hats to show his medal. The clients, families and caregivers found the dance floor with a DJ Michael Apitinelli playing songs like the Macarema, YMCA and Hokey Pokey to dance to. It is so heart warming to see this clients dance away happily. Mothers brought their kids to dance with, some in wheelchairs. Parents, caregivers and clients were smiling and several servicemen from 29 Palms Marine Base gave dancing demonstrations for the kids to follow. A Spanish dancer and another duo gave dancing entertainment during the luncheon and of course, Santa was on hand for the little ones. Liz Fasek-Kane donated $5,000 to Pegasus with board

2015 Rider of the Year, Travis Martin shows his award to 3 girls. Photo by Pat Krause members, Kurt Campbell, Peter Solomon, and Chase Berke accepting the check. Doug Marshall was honored with the Volunteer Award for this many years of support for Pegasus with his volunteer works. Bidding at the Silent Auction was very active as there were so many great deals on everything at reasonable prices. This is such a special charity as they serve all ages of disabled clients. Riding Horses gives a lot of benefit physically and also emotionally to build selfconfidence.

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Chase Berke honors Staff Sgt. Doug Marshall with a volunteer award Photo by Pat Krause

The Brousseau family. Photo by Pat Krause

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North Palm Canyon Stars As ‘The Avenue Of The Arts’

Blake Cooper Griffin, Juli Ragsdale & Adam Havener. Photo Credit: |Universal Photo Agency By Pamela Price It was shades of the catchphrase ‘One Night Only’ when two major events rolled out cool art and music along North Palm Canyon Drive on December 18th. It was worth braving the chilly 45 degree temperature,” said Larry and Laurie Weitz, who attended both events. The first, starting at 6 PM and presented by LIVE Magazine put the spotlight on Boo 2 Bullying, founded by Dimitri Halkidis, at Elena Bulatova Fine Art Gallery. The event benefited art therapy

programs and programs serving students challenged by bullying behavior. Seen at the indoor and outdoor exhibition were Nikki Lund and Cassie Cerbo, gracing the cover of LIVE Magazine’s Dec. 18 cover. Elena Bulatova curated an eclectic range of art from a whimsical range of mixed media work inspired by Wall Street Journal front pages to robotic inspired sculptures making their point, standing like menacing sentries in the spacious open air patio.

Pjetur Sigurdson, Tanya Marya & Michele Kanan. Photo Credit: |Universal Photo Agency Right across the street, the Hyatt Hotel hosted the Palm Springs Orchestra “Holiday in Palm Springs” concert that brought a mélange of music to the desert with a concert featuring Chris Bennett, Grammy-nominated Jazz Artist, followed by the Little Stars, the World Champion Girls Choir from Zagreb, Croatia. They are Cultural Ambassadors of the European Union and its Maestro, Zdravko Sljivac. Traditional folksongs along with compositions from Wolfgang

Amadeus Mozart, J.S. Bach and “waltzes and polkas” from Johann Strauss were on the program. Enhancing the program were Antonio Dunjko, Soprano and Diana Cikovic, harp and piano. The event was supported by the MacNaughton Family Foundation, Harold Matzner Ristretto for Coffee Lovers at The Five Hundred, Spa Girl Cocktails and Palm Springs Performing Arts, Crater Lake Vodka, among others. Larry and Laurie Weitz, in the audience said that when

Jack Jones (award winning singer remembered for the classic song “The Impossible Dream”) joined Antonia Dunjko, onstage for an impromptu finale singing Ava Maria together, it was sheer musical magic. “The duet was unexpected and not on the official program but a stunning finale I will always remember,” said Laurie Weitz, adding “Bravo!” Pam Price is a Commissioner on the Cathedral City Public Art Commission

This football season: Turn up your tailgate

Photo courtesy of Getty Images (women tailgating) By Desert Star Staff Dust off the grill and get those favorite barbecue recipes ready - it’s tailgating time! Whether watching at home or at the stadium, big games provide ample opportunities for entertaining and nothing brings friends together like grilled dishes, flavorful sides and delicious drinks. For many, watching the game is only half the experience. The tailgate is the main event and www.desertstarweekly.com

the fun and rivalry it brings is just as important as watching the game. Just as players work hard to prepare football formations, fans are just as focused on preparations for the big party. When it comes to planning your tailgate menu, grilled fare is always a winning choice. While beer has historically reigned supreme as the game day beverage pairing, more fans are looking to mix things up. Here are some tailgate pairings sure

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Put a personal spin on classic hamburgers by serving them with interesting toppings like cherry chutney, smoky chili or creamy beer cheese. For side options, consider slow-cooked baked beans, j a l a p e n o cornbread muffins or crunchy slaw tossed with a f re s h l e m o n dressing. Bring out the richness of red meats with a glass of Yellow Tail Big Bold Red, which serves up flavors of dark fruits, a hint of spice and bold oak notes. * Chicken: Whether its wings or sandwiches, chicken is typically on the game day menu, but that doesn’t have to mean boring. Add some extra zing to everyone’s favorite white

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THEATRE REVIEW Actors Theatre of Louisville Production of “The Christians” BY BEVERLY COHN

With the choir in the background singing several rousing opening numbers, L-R Elizabeth (Linda Powell) with her husband Pastor Paul (Andrew Garman.) Photo by Craig Schwartz Pretend that it’s Sunday morning and you are tuning in to your favorite Evangelistic preacher. The Mark Taper Forum stage has been transformed into such a typical televised church setting, well done by set designer Dane Laffrey, augmented by Ben Stanton’s lighting design. On the back wall looms a giant cross while next to it are two other crosses, which are more abstract. Lucas Hnath’s “The Christians” is a tedious 90-minute play performed without an intermission. The opening scene, under the baton of Choir Director Scott Anthony, begins with two rousing songs by the choir. Following the singing and hand clapping, Paul, the head pastor well played by Andrew Garman, takes center stage and begins his sermon, which lasts about one-half hour – seriously, one-half-hour. With his microphone in hand, he moves around the stage whipping the long cord out of his way. He talks about the growth of his congregation, which started out with just a few parishioners and today there are 3,000 members. Pastor Paul has something very important on his mind and

after a while says, “There is a crack in the foundation of this church.” He tells the story of a young boy who goes into a burning building to save his sister. The boy winds up dying from the burns and a missionary comments that it’s too bad the boy was not a Christian as he was not eligible to get into heaven and therefore was doomed to an eternity in hell. So even though this young child acted without thought to his own safety, his reward for heroism was being sent to hell for being a non-believer. Apparently, those comments caused Pastor Paul to experience an ephinany and while seated on his toilet, he hears the voice of God tell him there is no hell. Now for Christians, who live a good life with the expectation they will be transported to heaven, hell has a big meaning as in that’s not place to spend eternity. An organ recital comes at the end of this long sermon, followed by a rebuttal from Joshua, the associate pastor, passionately played by Larry Powell. He challenges the notion that there is no hell and refers to passages in the bible, which Paul points out don’t actually say hell, and could have other meanings.

Joshua insists that Paul is going against God’s word and wants the congregation to cast their vote on staying or leaving the church. Their preference is scribbled on a piece of paper placed in the collection plate and out of the huge congregation, only fifty people choose to leave. So, the pastor wins by a majority vote. Joshua decides to leave that particular church, as he can’t abide by Paul’s new direction. By removing the notion of hell, the pastor has really upset the liturgical apple cart and the ramifications will follow over the course of time. If there is no threat of hell, what will motivate people to live good lives? While it looks like the remaining congregation will accept the pastor’s new beliefs, all is not well. His wife Elizabeth, ably played by Linda Powell, is not happy at the turn of events. They met on a flight from California to Florida. Paul saw her walk down the aisle and was immediately smitten with the lady in pink. He sent her a note delivered by one of the stewardesses and the rest is history. Elizabeth is appalled at her husband’s new ideas and is not sure she wants to stay with him. However, she

L-R: Pastor Paul (Andrew Garman) listens as associate pastor Joshua (Larry Powell) challenges his new ideas. Photos of Matthew Murphy

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Pastor Paul (Andrew Garman) agonizes over trying to justify his beliefs. Photo by Craig Schwartz ultimately agrees to stay, but says she will continue conducting her Bible Study classes, teaching the accepted tradition of the devil and his hell. You know how someone starts with a compliment only to give you the old one-two punch? Jay, a church elder appropriately played by Philip Kerr, delivers such a punch. He starts out by complimenting Paul on his new path, but after a while tells him that the church misses Joshua and wants Paul to consider taking him back saying, “Did you have to be so quick in letting him go?” Speaking on behalf of the board of directors, he voices their concern about the schism in the church and are fearful that more people will leave, “What good is a church that no one goes to.” Jenny, a young church congregant is particularly disturbed and asks Paul if Hitler would go to heaven. She also wants to know if someone killed her son, would the murderer go to heaven? Paul answers yes on both counts. Jenny says, “That’s really hard to swallow.” She is also suspicious that his new revelation came the day after the building has been fully paid for, questioning his timing as being self-serving. Joshua reappears confessing that his own mother didn’t share his beliefs and he feared that she went straight to hell and was sad that he would never see her again. He begs Paul to show him that hell doesn’t exist to which Paul replies, “You can’t show the absence of something.” All does not end the way this rogue pastor wants and one is left with some serious questions.

At the top of the play, I found myself scribbling a note saying “is this really a play?” as it was a long sermon that one could hear in any church. As far as the direction by Les Waters, the staging was acceptable but the use of microphones, with their long, dragging cords throughout the entire play, became redundant. Even when the characters were sitting side by side and talking to each other, they held their microphones, which didn’t make any theatrical sense. There was also the use of a “narrator” occasionally who would comment on the next action. This was way out of place and totally out of character with the rest of the narrative. I suppose the bottom line is that this is not a well-written play but more an evening of diatribe. Perhaps Mr. Hnath used this play as way to sort out his own religious conflicts, but that’s only conjecture on my part. At one point, as I said earlier, Jenny, after hearing that even Hitler would go to heaven, says, “That’s really hard to swallow,” which encompasses my sentiments about the entire production. Mark Taper Forum 135 N. Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012 Run: Tuesdays – Fridays: 8:00pm Saturdays: 2:30 & 8:00pm Sundays: 1:00pm & 6:30pm Closing Date: Sunday, January 10, 2015 Tickets: $25-$85 213. 628.2772 or www.CenterTheatreGroup.org

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Arkansas massacre of more than 60 dogs By Desert Star Staff A gruesome discovery has been made in rural Arkansas: Some 60 dogs were brought to a tract of land, poisoned with sleeping pills and shot. Nearly all of the canines died. Six survivors had to be euthanized because their wounds were too severe to overcome. Two men from a lumber mill were looking at timber tracts in a remote forest area off Arkansas 254 in the Chimes-Trace Ridge Area south of Marshall. Instead, they saw a disturbing sight: Scores of dead dogs scattered throughout the woods, KYTV reported. The men notified the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission on Thursday, who then brought in the Searcy County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Joey Pruitt told the Harrison Daily Times. A total of 56 dead dogs were found; one more was shot and wounded had to be put down by a game warden. There was no hope of saving the dog that had to be euthanized because of its injuries, John Magruder, the shelter manager for the Searcy County Humane Society, told KYTV. “I don’t really have any words

for what it makes me feel like. I’ve worked with dogs all my life and I love them a whole bunch and I just don’t deal well with this, but I’m doing my best so I can save the ones I can,” he said. By Monday, five more dogs had to be euthanized because of severe injuries, Jean Passmore, the Humane Society treasurer, told the NBC affiliate. The canines were fed hot dogs laced with sleeping pills before they were gunned down, she added. Magruder managed to rescue four dogs from the forest, bringing them back to the Humane Society. “We caught these two little female dogs. We brought them in this morning. This dog in here has been shot,” he said over the weekend, referring to a male with a bullet hole in his shoulder that is already beginning to heal. Three of the four rescued survivors were skittish and difficult to catch, but one little guy came right to Magruder, eager for love, he told KYTV. “He saw us, and that I had a bag of treats, and he took a treat and he was in the truck [immediately]. He said, ‘I’ve had enough of this’,” Magruder said.

“Who could hurt him? Why would you hurt him?” Three days after the massacre was discovered, there were two more dogs who needed to be rescued. Magruder was trying to lure them with food. One, a female, was still too skittish to approach the food, KYTV reported. Instead, she lurked in the woods, remaining close to the massacre site, which is only accessible by a logging road. The surviving six dogs were fairly healthy and not necessarily aggressive, but not extremely friendly either, Pruitt told the Harrison Daily Times. “They could have found homes for these dogs. Why? Just why?” Jean Passmore, the Humane Society treasurer, told KYTV. The sheriff believes someone brought the dogs to the forest, fed them poison and opened fire. “Systematically just start shooting and just leaving them lying and not even making sure that they’re dead. I just can’t imagine somebody doing that,” he told KYTV. “This is my first in 25 years of law enforcement. I’ve never seen anything like this.” The sheriff and state

investigators have recovered some evidence from the massive crime scene, but they’re still processing it. The remains were found in two areas, a couple of hundred yards apart, Pruitt told the Washington Post. “Those dogs were more scattered out into the wooded area,” he said. “The first bunch were just all ‒ I won’t say they were in a pile ‒ but they were all just there close together.” None of the dogs had collars or name tags, and they could have been on the uninhabited property for two or three days, the sheriff told KATV. Investigators, including some from the Arkansas State Police, are unsure if the dogs were from Searcy County or another location. They could have been hauled in already dead, Pruitt told the Post, and disposed of in the woods. Authorities have no suspects or leads so far. “Just right now, you know, my thought is it was probably someone that was maybe rescuing dogs or some sort of rescue operation that probably just ran out of funds and couldn’t feed them,” Pruitt told the Post. “I

don’t know. I don’t think it’s some kind of organization that’s going around stealing people’s pets. Most of the dogs appeared to be in good health. There were a few that appeared to be malnourished. But for the most part, they were healthy-looking dogs.” Although a dog rescue operation was shut down in Searcy County a few years ago, Pruitt believes the suspect in that case had moved on from the area, he told the Harrison Daily Times. “Right now, I’m going to say we don’t have any leads that have checked out,” he said Friday evening. The Searcy County Humane Society needs donations to help cover medical costs and maintenance of the shelter, Magruder and Passmore told KYTV. The person or people responsible for the gruesome massacre could face felony charges, Pruitt told the NBC affiliate, asking for any tips. Anyone with information that may be helpful to the investigation has been asked to call the Searcy County Sheriff’s Department at (870) 448-2340.

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MUSIC Top-tier artists shine on new DVD releases BY ROBERT KINSLER

Whether you are looking for that last minute gift for a favorite music fan or simply thinking ahead to how you plan to spend your gift cards, there are a number of new titles now available on DVD and Bluray that will satisfy a variety of tastes. Artist: The Who Title: Live in Hyde Park (Eagle Rock Entertainment) You might like if you enjoy: The Who Tell me more: Few bands understand triumph and tragedy as well as The Who. Original and surviving members Roger Daltrey (vocals) and Pete Townshend (guitar, vocals) lead a troupe of six other players through a dream setlist in celebration of the British band’s 50th anniversary on the wonderful “Live in Hyde Park.” Filmed on June 26, 2015, the concert includes rousing takes on the early rocker “I Can’t Explain,” the powerful “Love Reign O’er Me,” and highlights from the groundbreaking rock opera “Tommy.” The release comes as a DVD + 2CD set,

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Artist: Scorpions Title: Forever and a Day (Cleopatra) You might like if you enjoy: AC/DC, Scorpions, U.F.O. Tell me more: Germany’s most successful and enduring rock ‘n’ roll export, Scorpions were formed by guitarist Rudolf Schenker in 1965 and found success far outside of Europe with a slew of hard rock hits including “Rock You Like a Hurricane,” “No One Like You,” “Big City Nights” and the sweeping power ballad “Winds of Change.” Now the band’s compelling career is shared on the 90-minute documentary “Forever and a Day” with vintage interview and performance footage, as well as new interviews that shed light on the troupe’s unique career path culminating on this film

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capublicnotice.com SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA IN MOHAVE COUNTY MICHELLE MARIE BANNON, DENNIS E. BANNON CASE NO #DO-2014-07143 SUMMONS: WARNING: This is an official document from the court that affects your rights. Read this carefully. If you do not understand it, contact a lawyer for help. FROM THE STATE OF ARIZONA TO: DENNIS EDWARD BANNON 1. A lawsuit has been filed against you. A copy of the lawsuit and other court papers are served on you with this “Summons”. 2. If you do not want a judgment or order taken against you without your input, you must file an “Answer” or a “Response” in writing with the court, and pay the filing fee. If you do not file an “Answer or “Response” the other party may be given the relief requested in his/her Petition or Complaint. To file your “Answer” or “Response” to the: Office of the Clerk of the Virlynn Tinnell Clerk of Superior Court Mohave County Courthouse P.O. 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You can get a copy of the court papers filed in this case from the Petitioner at the address listed at the top of the preceding page, from the Clerk of the Superior Court’s Customer Service Center. 5. If this is an action for dissolution (divorce), legal separation or annulment, either or both spouses may file a Petition for Conciliation for the purpose of determining whether there is any mutual interest is preserving the marriage or for Mediation to attempt to settle disputes concerning legal decision-making (custody) and parenting time issues regarding minor children. 6. Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the office of the judge or commissioner assigned to the case, at least ten (10) days, before your scheduled court date. 7. Requests for an interpreter for persona with limited English proficiency must be made to the office of the judge or commissioner assigned to the case at least ten (10 judicial days in advance of your scheduled court date. 500 Pueblo Dr. Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406. Publish December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2015. DSW15-5276 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: OASIS DATE GARDENS, (1) WINTERHAVEN RANCH 52200 INDUSTRIAL WAY, COACHELLA, CA 92236. Riverside County, P.O. BOX 757, THERMAL, CA 92274.Full name of registrant: WOODSPUR FARMING LLC 52200 INDUSTRIAL WAY, COACHELLA, CA 92236 Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/15. 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). 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Full name of registrant: KOOL A ROO DOWNUNDER 73680 HWY 111, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: GEORGIA HERMIONE HOVEY, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on December 04, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201513488 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). Pub December 16, 23, 30, 2015, January 6, 2016. DSW15-5285 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:BCL SOLAR EXPRESS LLC 16885 AVENIDA MANZANA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: BCL SOLAR EXPRESS LLC 16885 AVENIDA MANZANA DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Business is conducted by: LIMITIED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). 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ROAD, NORCO, CA 92860. Riverside County, PO BOX 1692, CORONA, CA 92878. Full name of registrant: ESSA GROUP, LLC 2262 SANTA ANITA ROAD, CORONA, CA 92860. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 8-14-14. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: ESMOREIT ERNEST KOETSIER, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on November 18, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201512917. 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. 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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on FEBRUARY 5, 2016, at 10:00 AM, PETERS & FREEDMAN, L.L.P. as Trustee, or Successor Trustee or Substituted Trustee of that certain Notice of Delinquent Assessment which was caused to be recorded by Tuscany Hills Landscape and Recreation Corporation (“Creditor Association”) pursuant to the authority of Civil Code Section 5675 in order to secure obligations in favor of the Creditor Association, which Notice of Delinquent Assessment was recorded on October 16, 2012, as File/Page No. 2012-0491696 of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, and pursuant to that certain Notice of Default and Election to Sell recorded on February 25, 2014, as File/ Page No. 2014-0071113 of Official Records of said County, will sell at public auction, under the power of sale conferred by Civil Code Section 5700, to the highest bidder for cash in lawful money of the United States of America or cashiers check made payable to the creditor Association, at the offices of Peters & Freedman, L.L.P., 43100 Cook Street Suite 202, Palm Desert, CA 92211, in the City of Palm Desert, County of Riverside, State of California, all that right, title and interest in the property situated in said County and State which is legally described as follows: LOT 29 OF TRACT 17413-5, IN THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 212, PAGES 21 THROUGH 26, OF MAPS IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Street address or other common designation of Property to be sold: 10 Bella Minozza, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532, the record owner of which is Winfred W. Luster (“Owner”). Names and Address of Creditor Association at whose request the sale is being conducted: Tuscany Hills Landscape and Recreation Corporation c/o Peters & Freedman, L.L.P. 43100 Cook Street Suite 202 Palm Desert, CA 92211 (760) 773-4463. Directions to and a detailed description of the above-described real property may be obtained by requesting the same in writing to the above-named beneficiary (“Creditor Association”) within ten (10) days from the first publication of this notice. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the unpaid balance currently due and owing under the aforesaid Notice of Delinquent Assessment and/or late fees, costs of collection (including attorneys’ fees), and interest, which said Owner is obligated to pay Creditor Association under Civil Code Section 5650, and fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee. NOTE: THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO A RIGHT OF REDEMPTION CREATED BY CIVIL CODE 5715. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the Property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $8,140.91. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may visit this Internet Web site www.hoalaw.com/foreclosureinfo for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file/TS number assigned to this case: 1492P450-001101. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: ______Tuscany Hills Landscape and Recreation Corporation By: Christina Baine DeJardin, for Peters & Freedman, LLP, as Trustee, Attorney, and Authorized Agent for Tuscany Hills Landscape and Recreation Corporation . A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached and not the truthfulness accuracy or validity of that document. State of California County of Riverside ) On before me,_a Notary Public, personally appeared Christina Baine DeJardin, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that she executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity (ies), and that by her signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal Signature _ _ (seal). Pub December 23, 30, 2015. January 6, 2016. DSW15-5292

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PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by 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). 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, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 01/12/2016 at 09:00 AM Sale Location: At the front entrance of the former Corona Police Department at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 13437 CUANDO WAY, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $403,826.13 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www. nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9448-8762. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. 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. NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: 916939-0772. NBS Default Services, LLC, Kim Coker, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0267142 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 12/23/2015, 12/30/2015, 01/06/2016. DSW15-5289 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 128592-5 Loan No. 2015-08 Title Order No. 150017216 APN 778-053-001-9 TRA No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/06/2015. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01/13/2016 at 09:00AM, MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/11/2015 as Document No. 2015-0058141 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, California, executed by: DIA-CJ BETTER WAYS INVESTMENTS, LLC, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by 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 entrance of the former Corona Police Department at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA., all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: Lot 12 in Block 12, of Coachella, as shown by Map on file in Book 4, Page 52 of Maps records of Riverside County, California. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 707 ORCHARD AVENUE, COACHELLA, CA 92236. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $86,176.32 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than the full credit bid. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this

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property, you may call (916) 939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1285925. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 12/14/2015 MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. 81 BLUE RAVINE ROAD, SUITE 100, FOLSOM, CA 95630 (916) 962-3453 Sale Information Line: (916) 939-0772 or www.nationwideposting.com Lauren Meyer, Assistant Vice President MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0267147 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY PUB: 12/23/2015, 12/30/2015, 01/06/2016. DSW15-5287 APN: 682-334-005-1 TS No: CA05001118-15-1 TO No: 00344552 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED June 4, 2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On January 22, 2016 at 09:00 AM, in front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on June 10, 2008, as Instrument No. 2008-0313604, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by MARY P. FENNELL, A WIDOW, as Trustor(s), in favor of CRESTLINE FUNDING CORPORATION as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: A CONDOMINIUM COMPRISING: PARCEL 1: (A) AN UNDIVIDED 1/48 INTEREST IN AND TO LOTS 12, 13 AND 16 OF TRACT NO. 7251-1 IN THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN BY MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 87 PAGES 29 TO 38 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. EXCEPT UNITS 155 TO 202 BOTH INCLUSIVE AS SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN RECORDED DECEMBER 30, 1976 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 202389 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. (B) UNIT 159 AS SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN RECORDED DECEMBER 30, 1976 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 202389 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. PARCEL 2: A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS, USE AND ENJOYMENT, AS GRANTED TO COUNTRY CLUB REALTY CORPORATION, A CORPORATION BY DEED RECORDED JANUARY 11, 1977 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 4754 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 32 GERONA DRIVE #159, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $381,612.78 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call In Source Logic at 702-6597766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0500111815-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: December 14, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA05001118-15-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Miguel Ochoa, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ORDER NO. CA15-004577-1, PUB DATES: 12/23/2015, 12/30/2015, 01/06/2016 DSW15-5286 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-15678885-CL Order No.: 730-1504406-70 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/3/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon,

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fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor (s): Raul S Salazar, a single man Recorded: 10/9/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0547721 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, California; Date of Sale: 1/13/2016 at 3:00PM Place of Sale: In front of the building near the flagpoles at 849 W. Sixth Street Corona, California 92882(Northeast corner of West Sixth Street & South Buena Vista Avenue). Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $95,028.56 The purported property address is: 16240 AVENIDA MANZANA, DESERT HOT SPRING, CA 92240 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 657-152-032-9 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 888-988-6736 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-15-678885-CL . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 888-988-6736 Or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-15-678885-CL IDSPub #0096704 12/23/2015 12/30/2015 1/6/2016. DSW15-5275 Trustee Sale No. : 00000005297429 Title Order No.: 8557909 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/23/2006. 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 03/28/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0217541 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: ALEJANDRO LARA AND ROSEMARY P. LARA, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 01/05/2016 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE FORMER CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 30561 NORTHWOOD RD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92241 APN#: 750-160-010-6 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $336,359.73. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000005297429. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR

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TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 1180 IRON POINT ROAD, SUITE 100 FOLSOM, CA 95630 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee Dated: 12/07/2015 NPP0266131 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 12/16/2015, 12/23/2015, 12/30/2015. DSW15-5283 T.S. No. 008698-CAAPN: 639-032-023-8NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEIMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 5/14/2007. 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 LAWYEROn 1/5/2016 at 3:00 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 5/25/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0347472, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: DARLENE WILLIAMS, AN UNMARRIED WOMANWILL 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 92882all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUSTThe street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be:66120 12TH STREETDESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92240The 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:$247,063.58 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 008698CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. 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THE JEROME S. SALLO AND JANE R. SALLO REVOCABLE TRUST DATED JUNE 30, 1992, as Trustor(s), in favor of JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1 DARTMOUTH DR, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $252,474.97 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call In Source Logic at 702-6597766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0500098615-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: December 8, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA05000986-15-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Miguel Ochoa, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ORDER NO. CA15-004478-1, PUB DATES: 12/16/2015, 12/23/2015, 12/30/2015. DSW15-5281

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COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPT THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS, MINERALS, AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES LYING BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, BUT WITH NO RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY, AS PROVIDED IN DEEDS OF RECORD. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 126 CLEARWATER WAY, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $469,761.83 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call In Source Logic at 702-6597766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0800191615-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: December 8, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08001916-15-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Miguel Ochoa, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ORDER NO. CA15-004481-1, PUB DATES: 12/16/2015, 12/23/2015, 12/30/2015 DSW15-5280

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the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ROBERTO SOTO MUNOZ AND CECILIA S MUNOZ, WHO ACQUIRED TITLE AS CECILIA SANCHEZ SOTO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 3/11/1999 as Instrument No. 099323 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, California; Date of Sale: 1/5/2016 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: In front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $54,744.18 The purported property address is: 84725 BAGDAD AVE COACHELLA, CA 92236 Assessor’s Parcel No. 768-221-010-3 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkasap.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA-15-4929-CS. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 11/27/2015 SUMMIT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC 16745 W. Bernardo Dr., Ste. 100 San Diego, CA 92127 (866) 248-2679 (For NON SALE information only) Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.servicelinkasap.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 248-2679 Megan Cooper, Trustee Sale Officer If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. A-4552714 12/09/2015, 12/16/2015, 12/23/2015 DSW15-5279

APN: 688-100-017-1 TS No: CA05000986-15-1 TO No: 5925099 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED November 8, 2013. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On January 11, 2016 at 09:00 AM, in front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on November 21, 2013, as Instrument No. 2013-0549452, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by JEROME S. SALLO AND JANE R. SALLO, TRUSTEES OF

APN: 685-050-032-9 TS No: CA08001916-15-1 TO No: 5924487 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED September 18, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On January 11, 2016 at 09:00 AM, in front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on September 27, 2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0712624, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by JOSEPH DIPUZO, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: LOT 47, TRACT 30160-1, IN THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 325, PAGES 87 THROUGH 91 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-154929-CS Order # 150145051-CA-VOI Loan # 9803944975 [PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE Section 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.] NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/8/1999. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약서가 있습 니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN (CIVIL CODE SECTION 5675) RECORDED AUGUST 31, 2011 UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONSULT A LAWYER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on JANUARY 8, 2016, at 10:00 AM, PETERS & FREEDMAN, L.L.P. as Trustee, or Successor Trustee or Substituted Trustee of that certain Notice of Delinquent Assessment which was caused to be recorded by Mountain View Falls Homeowners Association (“Creditor Association”) pursuant to the authority of Civil Code Section 5675 in order to secure obligations in favor of the Creditor Association, which Notice of Delinquent Assessment was recorded on August 31, 2011, as File/Page No. 2011-0386519 of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, and pursuant to that certain Notice of Default and Election to Sell recorded on September 25, 2012, as File/Page No. 2012-0457353 of Official Records of said County, will sell at public auction, under the power of sale conferred by Civil Code Section 5700, to the highest bidder for cash in lawful money of the United States of America or cashiers check made payable to the creditor Association, at the offices of Peters & Freedman, L.L.P., 43100 Cook Street Suite 202, Palm Desert, CA 92211, in the City of Palm Desert, County of Riverside, State of California, all

By Desert Star Staff The winter months come with many gifts to wrap and unwrap, parties to plan, family-style meals to whip up -- the list goes on. Now more than ever, technology can help us get creative with how to make time with family more meaningful, and then help us capture all the fun so the memories last far longer than just a moment. Here’s how to get started. Make Things to Share: Interactive computers such as Sprout by HP are recreating what it means to make things by merging the physical and digital worlds. Sprout is what HP calls

an Immersive Computer; it comes with a touch screen, touch mat, overhead projector, HD camera and 3D scanner. With Sprout, you can grab holiday-inspired items -- like holiday wreaths or jingle bells -- and easily scan them into the device. There are several different free apps available that can help you create, learn, interact and share. Do-It-Yourself Decorating: If you’re in the mood to get crafty with the family, you can make nontraditional items such as garlands out of leftover sprinkles from holiday baking. JoJotastic.com

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that right, title and interest in the property situated in said County and State which is legally described as follows: LOT 65 OF TRACT NO. 19847-1, AS SHOWN BY MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 139 PAGES 1 THROUGH 5, INCLUSIVE, AND RE-RECORDED IN BOOK 140 PAGES 94 THROUGH 98, INCLUSIVE, OF MAPS, RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AS FURTHER DESCRIBED. Street address or other common designation of Property to be sold: 449 Tava Lane, Palm Desert, CA 92211, The record owner of which is Neoma R. Knitter, ( “Owner”). Names and Address of Creditor Association at whose request the sale is being conducted: Mountain View Falls Homeowners Association c/o Peters & Freedman, L.L.P. 43100 Cook Street Suite 202 Palm Desert, CA 92211 (760) 773-4463 Directions to and a detailed description of the above-described real property may be obtained by requesting the same in writing to the above-named beneficiary (“Creditor Association”) within ten (10) days from the first publication of this notice. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the unpaid balance currently due and owing under the aforesaid Notice of Delinquent Assessment and/or late fees, costs of collection (including attorneys’ fees), and interest, which said Owner is obligated to pay Creditor Association under Civil Code Section 5650, and fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee. NOTE: THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO A RIGHT OF REDEMPTION CREATED BY CIVIL CODE 5715. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the Property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $38,915.96. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may visit this Internet Web site www. hoalaw.com/foreclosureinfo for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file/TS number assigned to this case: 1126401054. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: Mountain View Falls Homeowners Association By:Christina Baine DeJardin, for Peters & Freedman, LLP, as Trustee, Attorney, and Authorized Agent for Mountain View Falls Homeowners Association. A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of California County of Riverside ) On before me a Notary Public, personally appeared Christina Baine DeJardin, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that she executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity (ies), and that by her signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal Signature __________ (seal) Pub December 9, 16, 23, 2015. DSW15-5278

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More Women in Prison Bad for Families, Communities

Experts say an increasing incarceration rate for women is having negative effects on their families and communities. (Lauren J/freeimages.com). By Desert Star Staff NEW YORK – Women are the fastest growing segment of the U.S. prison population with their numbers rising steadily for three decades. The American Civil Liberties Union attributes the trend partly to the war on drugs and incarceration of nonviolent offenders, which describes more than 80 percent of the female prison population in New York. Amy Fettig, senior staff counsel with the ACLU’s National

Prison Project (NPP), says poor mental health can be a pathway to prison, and many women end up in jail because they lack mental health resources. Fettig says these trends have been detrimental to the communities and children of these women, both in the state and nationally. “They tend to do worse in school,” she states. “They have behavioral problems, and research is making connections between parental incarceration

and the subsequent incarceration of children. “Taking the primary caretaker away from a child at a critical point in their development has negative outcomes both for the child and the family, but also for the community at large.” More than 40 percent of women in New York prisons reported having a serious mental illness in 2007 research. Fettig says it isn’t only women of color who are affected by the criminal justice system.

More white women also are being sentenced, in part because of the methamphetamine and opioid epidemics. The majority of women in state prisons are mentally ill, according to the Justice Department, and many have experienced physical or sexual trauma. Soffiyah Elijah, executive director of the Correctional Association of New York, says a new model is needed to address dysfunctional behavior in society, particularly in communities of color. “A disproportionate number of black and Latino women who are incarcerated in New York state, we find that similarly across most of the country,” she explains. “And the communities from which they come, the services they provide – as far as being caretakers as far as being economic pillars – all of that is diminished.” The advocacy group The Sentencing Project says the number of women in prison has risen at nearly double the rate of men since 1985. Currently, more than 1 million are under some type of supervision by the criminal justice system.

1 dead, 37 injured as woman plows into crowd

By Desert Star Staff Over 30 people were run over in Las Vegas when a woman drove her car into a crowd opposite the luxurious Paris Hotel. Police say at least one person has died and four are in critical condition. The driver has been detained and the motive is being probed. The incident took place on Las Vegas Boulevard in front of the Paris Hotel & Casino and Planet Hollywood. The woman had a 3-year-old in the car with her. Las Vegas police said that the crash might have been “intentional” and that the investigation into the incident is continuing. A Metro Police spokesperson has confirmed that one person was killed and 37 people were injured, including four critically. The driver was detained on site and is currently being interviewed and tested for impairment, the spokesperson told reporters. Police are still not aware of a motive or cause for the incident and is investigating “all possibilities.” Police said the street has been closed to traffic in both directions between Flamingo and Harmon Roads. At least seven people are in critical condition, said Peter Boffelli, of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. “This is a huge tragedy that occurred on our strip,” Boffelli said. Initial reports claimed were more than 20 victims. However, it was not immediately clear if the victims were dead or alive,

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Cabaret onthe Greenopen mic signers every Sat. from 7:30-10p.m. at 36200 Date Palm Dr. For more info 760-202-1111. Zumba Gold A go at your pace, Latin dance inspired exercise class. Every Monday (9:30-10:30am) Christina 760-321-1548 or Tim 760-2598 Wii Bowling Games Every Monday (1-2 p.m.) – Christina 760-321-1548 or Tim 760-2598 Mahjong an ancient tile game that involves concentration and fun! Every Monday (10-12pm) In. Christina 760-321-1548 or Tim 760-2598 Bunco. A dice game that will have you laughing, and yelling “Crapper” when you lose! And even the losers walk away winners! Every Tuesday (1-4pm) BINGO – Come join the fun with friends new and old!! Every Thursday - (12-4pm) – Christina 760-321-1548 or Tim 760-2598

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A Course in Miracles Discussion and Study Group! On Wednesdays from Noon- 6 p.m. For info, 760-564-4853 Open Air Market every Wed-Sat 4pm10pm Riverside County Fairgrounds 800-222-7457 Two Step Tuesday: 7:00PM - 10:30PM thejackaloperanch.com/ promotions-and-events

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Wii Bowling Games: Every Monday from 1-2 p.m. for info, call Christina 760-3211548 or Tim 760-321-2598 Mahjong an ancient title game: Every Monday from 10 am -12 pm. For info, call Christina 760-321-1548 or Tim 760-321-2598

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Palm Springs launches 27th International Film Festival

Cate Blanchette By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic When the Holiday season arrives in December that sends a signal that the 27th Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) can’t be far off. In fact, the 27th PSIFF kicks off its screenings of approximately 175 films beginning Friday, January 1, 2016 and runs through to January 11, 2016. The city of Palm Springs girds itself every year for an invasion of 135,000 plus festival movie fanatics and film junkies. Movie fans travel from far and wide to spend their time in movie theatre seats, restaurants, and favorite watering holes hoping to catch sight of actors, directors, producers, writers, and anyone connected with the movie industry. The Palm Springs International Film Festival is one of the largest film festivals in North America and treats its attendees to some of the finest in new and celebrated international feature films and documentaries during the eleven day event. The festival is also known for its annual Black Tie Awards

Gala, honoring the best achievements in movie-making and performances of the year by a celebrated list of creative talents who in recent years, have included Ben Affleck, Javier Bardem, Cate Blanchett, Sandra Bullock, Bradley Cooper, George Clooney, Daniel-Day Lewis, Leonardo DiCaprio, Clint Eastwood, Tom Hanks, Matthew McConaughey, Julianne Moore, Brad Pitt, Eddie Redmayne, Julia Roberts, David O. Russell, Meryl Streep, and Reese Witherspoon. According to Film Festival Chairman Harold Matzner, this year’s festival will honor: Cate Blanchett and Johnny Depp respectively, with the Desert Palm Achievement Awards. Blanchett for her work in two films, “Carol” and “Truth”. Depp for his work in “Black Mass”. Rooney Mara is receiving the Spotlight Award for her performance in “Carol”. Alicia Vikander receives the Rising Star Award for her work in “The Danish Girl”, and for her mesmerizing performance in “Ex Machina”. Michael Fassbender and Saoirse Ronan are to receive the International Star Awards.

Fassbender for his role as Steve Jobs and Ronan for her bold turn in “Brooklyn”. Brie Larson is receiving the Breakthrough Performance Award for her work in the film “Room”. Film Director Tom McCarty is being honored with and will receive the Sonny Bono Visionary Award, and the Chairman’s Award for 2016 is being awarded to Matt Damon for his body of work that includes his recent role in “The Martian” (these are the honorees at the time we went to press). Every year I put the same question to Festival Director Darryl Macdonald. How do you and the festival continue

to top last year’s outrageously successful event? His reply is always preceded by a sincere smile. “Hard work by a ton of people that includes staff, supporters, and volunteers. And you can throw in a little luck in the bargain, adding “Just like the movies we present, it’s a collaborative effort”. Jokingly, I ask if he’s made any ‘rest and rehab-following-the-festival’ reservations? The management team is usually sleep-deprived by the end of the festival. Macdonald shoots me that enigmatic smile again … and we move on. The eleven day festival will be exciting, hectic, crowded,

rewarding and worth all the effort on the part of the over five hundred volunteers required to stage it and the theatre patrons and ticket-holders who can’t wait for the 2016 Festival to begin, and who are already and eagerly looking forward for the 2017 festival to arrive. Now that’s what I call loyal festival fans. For Box Office and general ticket information or for various festival Pass/Badge options call the Festival Office Monday through Friday, 9 am through 5 pm at 800-898-7256 or 760778-8979. Tickets go very fast for this festival so don’t delay. See you at the festival.

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